2005 FORD ESCAPE center console

Reducing speed while using speed control
There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:
•Press and hold the CST control
until you get to the desired
speed, then release the control.
You can also use the CST control
to operate the Tap-Down
function. Press and release this
control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6
km/h (1 mph).
•Depress the brake pedal until the
desired vehicle speed is reached,
press the SET ACC control.
Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
•Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will
not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed.
•Press the speed control OFF
control.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle is equipped with a
variety of console features. These include:
•Utility compartment
•Cupholders
•Power point
•Ashcup
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
RSM
SET
ACC
CST
RSM
SET
ACC
CST
ON
OFF
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Driver Controls
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the
right-hand side of the center
console, by the instrument panel.
Remove the panel cover to access
the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
172

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............204
instrument panel ....................206
interior .....................................207
interior trim ............................206
plastic parts ............................205
safety belts ..............................207
washing ....................................203
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................204
wiper blades ............................206
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......33–34
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................25, 29
AM/FM/CD .................................16
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................21
Clutch
fluid ..................................235, 238
operation while driving ..........142
recommended shift speeds ....143
Console ........................................57
overhead ....................................50
Controls
power seat .................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ................222, 254
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................55
Customer Assistance ................168
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................208
Ford Extended Service Plan .196
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............200
Getting roadside assistance ...168
Getting the service
you need .................................194Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................201
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................196
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............199
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................37
Defrost
rear window ..............................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................235
engine oil .................................213
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driving under special
conditions ..................141, 148, 150
sand .........................................149
snow and ice ...........................151
through water .................149, 156
E
Electronic message center .........59
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................186
Emission control system ..........232
Engine ........................................259
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................219
fail-safe coolant ......................223
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication
specifications ..................257, 259
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..................211–212
starting after a collision .........170
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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