A
Accessory delay ..........................60
AdvanceTrac ..............................191
Air cleaner filter ...............289–290
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................38
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................35
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................120, 129, 132
and child safety seats ............122
description ..............120, 129, 132
disposal ....................................135
driver airbag ............122, 130, 133
indicator light .........129, 131, 134
operation .................122, 130, 133
passenger airbag .....122, 130, 133
side airbag ...............................129
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................206
Ambient mood/lighting ...............48
Ambulance packages ....................8
AM/FM .........................................20
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................269
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................189
Anti-theft system ........................93
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................286
fluid, checking ........................286
Automatic transmission ............196
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................199
2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specification ..................291
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....28
Auxiliary power point .................58
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........291
refill capacities ........................291
B
Battery .......................................267
acid, treating emergencies .....267
jumping a disabled battery ....234
maintenance-free ....................267
replacement, specifications ...290
servicing ..................................267
Belt-Minder
.............................115
Booster seats .............................136
Brakes ................................188–189
anti-lock ...................................189
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................189
fluid, checking and adding ....286
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
fluid, specifications .................291
lubricant specifications ..........291
parking ....................................190
shift interlock ..........................196
Bulbs ............................................49
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....291
Cargo area shade ........................76
Cargo management system ........77
CD ................................................20
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety restraints ..............136
Index
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