2007 FORD ESCAPE automatic transmission

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............234
instrument panel ....................237
interior .....................................237
interior trim ............................237
plastic parts ............................236
washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................233
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................236
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......39–40
Clock ............................................34
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 26
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................34
Single CD ..................................30
Clutch
fluid ..........................................268
operation while driving ..........184
recommended shift speeds ....185
Console ........................................55
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat .................................91
Coolant
checking and adding ..............251
refill capacities ................254, 274
specifications ..........................274
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................197
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................230
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............231
Getting roadside assistance ...197Getting the service you
need .........................................226
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................231
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............229
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................44
Defrost
rear window ..............................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................268
engine oil .................................245
Driving under special
conditions ..................183, 191, 193
sand .........................................192
snow and ice ...........................194
through water .................193, 196
E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................218
Emission control system ..........265
Engine ........................................277
cleaning ...................................234
coolant .....................................251
fail-safe cooling .......................255
idle speed control ...................249
lubrication specifications .......274
refill capacities ........................274
service points ..................242–243
starting after a collision .........199
Engine block heater .................175
Engine oil ..................................245
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autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .............................................85
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............44
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................47–49
replacing bulbs .........................49
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................47
Liftgate ........................................71
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........176
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................166
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................78
Lubricant specifications ...........274
Lug nuts ....................................218
Luggage rack ...............................72
M
Manual transaxle .......................184
fluid, checking and adding ....271
reverse .....................................185Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................274
lubricant specifications ..........274
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............65
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ........238, 257, 273
O
Octane rating ............................261
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................245
Overdrive ...................................180
P
Parking .......................................186
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....273
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................203
Power door locks ........................75
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....267
fluid, refill capacity ................274
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Index
285

alignment ................................149
care ..........................................145
changing ..................................208
checking the pressure ............145
inflating ...................................143
label .........................................155
replacing ..................................147
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............151
snow tires and chains ............160
spare tire .........................206, 208
terminology .............................142
tire grades ...............................142
treadwear ........................141, 146
Towing .......................................166
recreational towing .................171
trailer towing ..........................166
wrecker ....................................224
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................271
manual operation ....................184
Transmission
automatic operation ...............178
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....178fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................268
fluid, refill capacities ..............274
lubricant specifications ..........274
Turn signal ..................................47
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................278
Vehicle loading ..........................160
Ventilating your vehicle ...........175
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................244
Water, Driving through .............196
Windows
power .........................................57
rear wiper/washer .....................54
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....244
liftgate reservoir .....................244
operation ...................................53
replacing wiper blades ...........245
Wrecker towing .........................224
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