•Install the transmitter (6) on to storage compartment door (3)
aligning the actuator control (8) with the rubber plunger (1). Close
the storage compartment door (3) to verify proper fit. Do not force
the storage compartment door (3) or you may break the door latch. If
the rubber actuator (1) is the proper length the storage compartment
door will close. Press the storage compartment door (3) to activate
the transmitter (6).
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
SETTING AUTOLAMP (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position. Leaving the
headlamp control in the ON position
will override the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position or start the vehicle.
3. An illuminated green LED to the
left of the autolamp button indicates
the autolamp is ON. If the green
LED is not illuminated, then the
autolamp is OFF. Press the
autolamp button to activate the
autolamp.
Automatic dimming rear view mirror with Autolamp (if equipped)
The automatic dimming mirror is
equipped with an automatic
dimming feature. This feature will
change from the normal state to the
non-glare “active” state when bright
lights (glare) reach the mirror.
When the mirror detects bright light from behind, it will adjust
automatically to minimize glare.
2004 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Driver Controls
48
I
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
2004 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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