2004 FORD ESCAPE seats

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) attachments for child seat anchors
Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments
that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the
child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be
attached to the proper tether anchor. SeeAttaching safety seats with
tether strapsin this chapter.
Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the
following locations:
The anchors on both sides of the
center of the rear seat are provided
primarily for child seats at the
outboard seats, and are further
apart than the pairs of lower
anchors for child seat installation at
other seats. A child seat with rigid
LATCH attachments cannot be
installed at the center rear seat. A
child seat with LATCH attachments on belt webbing can be used at the
center rear seat unless a child seat at an outboard rear seat is attached
to one of these lower anchors. Install a child seat onto the lower anchors
at the center rear seat ONLY IF the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the child seat can be installed to anchors that are
spaced up to 500 mm (19 in) apart.
Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor.
In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two
child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or
death.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
6 10A Flasher unit, Reversing lamps,
Park Aid Module (PAM)
7 10A Passive Anti-theft Transceiver
(PATS), RCM, EEC fuse
8 10A Cluster, Shift lock relay (coil),
O/D signal to PCM, GEM, E/C
autolamp mirror
9 3A PCM relay (coil), Fan relay 1, 2, 3
(coil), A/C relay (coil)
10 20A Front wiper motor, Front washer
motor
11 10A ACC relay (coil), Key interlock
solenoid, GEM
12 5A Radio
13 — Not used
14 20A Cigar lighter
15 15A Park lamp relay, Front position
lamps, License lamps, Tail lamps,
Park lamp relay (coil), Trailer
fuse, Illumination fuse
16 10A Cluster, Power mirror, GEM,
Heated seats
17 15A Sun roof motor
18 5A Illumination for: Cluster, Heater
unit, Radio, Hazard switch, Rear
defrost switch, 4WD switch, Front
fog switch
19 10A Subwoofer amp
20 15A Turn Indicators, Front Side Turn
Lamps, Front turn lamps, Rear
turn lamps, Trailer turn, Flasher
unit
21 10A Trailer position lamps
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If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
Horn 15A Horn
H/L LH 15A* Headlamp (high/low left, High
beams)
H/L RH 15A* Headlamp (high/low right, High
beams)
EEC 5A* EEC (KPWR)
HEGO 15A* HEGO 1,2, CMS 1,2, VMV
FUEL 20A* Fuel pump, EEC (FPM)
DIODE — —
DIODE — —
MAIN
120A
HEGO
15A (HORN)
15A
FUEL
20ADIODE DIODE H/L LH
15AH/L RH
15AEEC 5A
INJ
30A
HTR
40A
BTN 1
40ABTN 240AR DEF30AIG
MAIN
40A
H/L
RELAY
MICRO
MAIN
FAN(ABS)
60A
ST RELAY
ISO DEF RELAY
ISOADD FAN 2
ISO
A/C RELAY
MICRO FOG RELAY
MICRO
MAIN FAN
ISO
ADD FAN
ISO EEC MAIN
ISOFUEL PUMP
ISO
ALT 15A
FOG 20A(DRL) 15A
PWR 1
15A DRL2 15A
HLEV 10A
(ABS)
25APWR 2
15A A/C 15A
40/50AADD
FAN
40/50A
HTD
SEATS
30A
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
H/L RELAY
MICRO— Headlamp (high/low, right/left
relay)
HTD SEATS 30A Heated seats (if equipped)
INJ 30A** EEC (VPWR), EVR, MAF, IAC,
Bulkhead, HEGO fuse
MAIN 120A Main
ALT 15A* Alternator/ Regulator
(DRL) 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
unit (feed), DRL relay
(DRL2) (HLEV)15A*(DRL2)
10A(HLEV)DRL module, HLEV
PWR 1 15A* Auxiliary power point
FOG 20A* Foglamps, Foglamp indicator
A/C 15A* A/C clutch
(ABS) 25A* Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
SOL, EVAC & FILL
PWR 2 15A* Auxiliary power point
IG MAIN 40A** Starter
HTR 40A** Blower motor, Blower motor relay
BTN 1 40A** JB - Accessory relay, Radio, TNS
relay, Cigar lighter, Cluster, Power
mirror, GEM, Accessory delay
relay, Power windows, Power
moonroof
(ABS) 60A** ABS motor, EVAC & FILL
BTN 2 40A** JB - Radio, CD changer, Cluster,
Dome lamps, Map lamps, Cargo
lamps, Horn relay, GEM, Power
locks, Speed control
MAIN FAN 40A** (2.0 L)
50A(3.0 L)Main fan
R DEF 30A** Rear defroster
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INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
air bags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra Strength
Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-41).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate
the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a
collision.
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the
leather.
•To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl
Cleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth.
•To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft Deluxe
Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D), available from your authorized dealer.
•Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or
cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based
leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of
the clear, protective coating.
UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and
door drain holes free from packed dirt.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ............................96–97, 100
and child safety seats ..............98
description ........................97, 100
disposal ....................................103
driver air bag ....................99, 101
indicator light .................100, 102
operation ...........................99, 101
passenger air bag .............99, 101
side air bag ..............................100
Air cleaner filter ...............214, 220
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................130
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................196
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................119
Anti-theft system ........................73
arming the system ....................73
disarming a triggered system ..74
Audio system
Single CD ..................................15
Audio system
(see Radio) ................15, 18, 22, 26
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................211
fluid, checking ........................211
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................124
fluid, refill capacities ..............220
fluid, specification ..................225
Auxiliary power point .................49Axle
lubricant specifications ..223, 225
refill capacities ........................220
B
Battery .......................................194
acid, treating emergencies .....194
jumping a disabled battery ....164
maintenance-free ....................194
replacement, specifications ...220
servicing ..................................194
BeltMinder ...................................92
Brakes ........................................119
anti-lock ...................................119
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................119
fluid, checking and adding ....211
fluid, refill capacities ..............220
fluid, specifications .........223, 225
lubricant specifications ..223, 225
parking ....................................120
shift interlock ..........................121
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Calculating load ........................143
Capacities for refilling fluids ....220
Cargo area shade ........................55
Cassette tape player .............15, 22
CD-single premium ...............18, 26
Cell phone use ............................54
Certification Label ....................227
Changing a tire .........................158
Child safety restraints ..............104
child safety belts ....................104
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Child safety seats ..............106–107
attaching with tether straps ..111
in front seat ............................108
in rear seat ..............................108
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............181
instrument panel ....................183
interior .....................................184
interior trim ............................183
plastic parts ............................182
washing ....................................180
waxing .....................................180
wheels ......................................181
wiper blades ............................183
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......31–32
Clock adjust
Single CD ..................................15
Clutch
fluid ..................................211, 214
operation while driving ..........127
recommended shift speeds ....128
Console ........................................53
overhead ....................................46
Controls
power seat .................................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............196
refill capacities ................199, 220
specifications ..................223, 225
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................149
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................185
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................173
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................177Getting roadside assistance ...149
Getting the service you
need .........................................171
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................178
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................173
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................176
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................34
Defrost
rear window ..............................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................211
engine oil .................................190
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........223
Driving under special
conditions ..................126, 133, 135
sand .........................................134
snow and ice ...........................136
through water .................134, 141
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................164
Emission control system ..........208
Engine ........................................225
cleaning ...................................181
coolant .....................................196
idle speed control ...................194
lubrication
specifications ..................223, 225
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Ignition ...............................115, 225
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............106–107
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................210
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................183
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
J
Jack ............................................158
positioning ...............................158
storage .....................................158
Jump-starting your vehicle ......164
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........115
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................34
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
cargo lamps ...............................35
daytime running light ...............34
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................37–39
replacing bulbs ...................39–43Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................37
Liftgate ........................................55
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........119
Load limits .................................141
GAWR ......................................141
GVWR ......................................141
trailer towing ..........................141
Loading instructions .................143
Locks
childproof ..................................66
Lubricant specifications ...223, 225
M
Manual transaxle .......................127
fluid, checking and adding ....213
reverse .....................................128
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................220
lubricant specifications ..........225
Mirrors .........................................48
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................48
fold away ...................................51
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ................205, 220
O
Octane rating ............................204
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................190
Overdrive ...................................123
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