A
Accessory delay ..........................58
Air cleaner filter ...............267, 269
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................114, 121, 124
and child safety seats ............116
description ..............114, 121, 124
disposal ....................................127
driver airbag ............116, 122, 125
indicator light .........120, 123, 126
operation .................116, 122, 125
passenger airbag .....116, 122, 125
side airbag ...............................121
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................186
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................248
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................173
Anti-theft system ........................90
arming the system ....................90
disarming a triggered system ..91
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 27, 31
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................265
fluid, checking ........................265
Automatic transmission ............176
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............270
fluid, specification ..................274
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..272, 274
refill capacities ........................270B
Battery .......................................246
acid, treating emergencies .....246
jumping a disabled battery ....214
maintenance-free ....................246
replacement, specifications ...269
servicing ..................................246
BeltMinder .................................109
Brakes ................................172–173
anti-lock ...................................173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....265
fluid, refill capacities ..............270
fluid, specifications .........272, 274
lubricant specifications ..272, 274
parking ....................................174
shift interlock ..........................176
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Calculating load ........................163
Capacities for refilling fluids ....270
Cargo area shade ........................70
Cargo cover .................................71
Cassette tape player ...................19
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety restraints ..............128
child safety belts ....................128
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..134
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ..............................132
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............232
instrument panel ....................234
2006 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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