2008 FORD ESCAPE audio

Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required. This
message should
disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure present.If this message does not
clear within a short
period of time, or with an
ignition key cycle, your
receiver may have a
fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously available
channel is no longer
available. Tune to
another channel. If the
channel was one of your
presets, you may choose
another channel for that
preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the channel
or tune to another
channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available.Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The system
is working properly.
NO TEXT Song title information
not available.Song title information not
available at this time on
this channel. The system
is working properly.
2008 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Entertainment Systems
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Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
•Push down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Push the switch completely
down to the second detent and
release quickly. The window will
open fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
window operation.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the
right side of the control. Press the
left side to restore the window
controls.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and
audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened.
INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE.
Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Driver Controls
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Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the
speed control:
•Press the speed control OFF
control.
•Turn OFF the ignition.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some audio control features.
Radio control features
Press MEDIA to select:
•AM, FM1, FM2, or CD
•LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack)
(if equipped)
In Radio mode:
•Press
to access the
next/previous preset station.
In CD mode:
•Press
to listen to the
next track on the disc.
2008 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Driver Controls
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Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A All lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
18 20A Heated seat
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Overdrive cancel
31 10A Compass module
32 10A Restraints control module
33 10A Speed control switch
34 5A Speed control deactivate switch, ABS
35 10A Four wheel drive, EPAS (steering)
36 5A PATS transceiver
37 10A Climate control
38 20A
Subwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio)
39 20A Radio
40 20A Front power point
41 15A Driver/passenger door lock switches
42 10A Not used (spare)
43 10A Rear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Auto dimming mirror
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Roadside Emergencies
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A
Accessory delay ..........................57
AdvanceTrac ..............................184
Air cleaner filter ...............280, 282
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................37
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................34
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................116–117, 125, 128
and child safety seats ............118
description ..............117, 125, 128
disposal ....................................131
driver airbag ............119, 126, 129
indicator light .........125, 127, 130
operation .................119, 126, 129
passenger airbag .....119, 126, 129
side airbag ...............................125
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................199
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................261
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................182
Anti-theft system ........................91
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................278
fluid, checking ........................278
Automatic transmission ............190
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................192
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specification ..................283
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................27Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........283
refill capacities ........................283
B
Battery .......................................259
acid, treating emergencies .....259
jumping a disabled battery ....227
maintenance-free ....................259
replacement, specifications ...282
servicing ..................................259
Belt-Minder
.............................112
Booster seats .............................132
Brakes ........................................182
anti-lock ...................................182
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....278
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specifications .................283
lubricant specifications ..........283
parking ....................................183
shift interlock ..........................190
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....283
Cargo area shade ........................73
Cargo management system ........74
Cell phone use ..............................9
Child safety restraints ..............131
child safety belts ....................131
Child safety seats ......................135
attaching with tether straps ..139
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ..............................136
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