Ford ZD Escape Series User Manual

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Table of Contents
Seats
Sitting in the correct position ..................61
Front seats ................................................61
Head restraints .........................................63
Rear seats .................................................63
Convenience features
Clock ..........................................................69
Instrument lighting dimmer .....................69
Auxiliary power outlets (12V) ...................69
Cup holders ...............................................69
Cigar lighter ...............................................70
Starting the engine
General information ..................................71
Ignition switch ............................................71
Steering wheel lock ..................................71
Starting a petrol engine ............................71
Fuel and refuelling
Safety precautions ...................................73
Fuel quality - Petrol ...................................73
Catalytic converter ...................................73
Fuel ller ap ..............................................73
Refuelling ....................................................74
Fuel consumption .....................................75
Transmission
Automatic transaxle (transmission) .......76
Four wheel drive (4x4) system ...............78
Brakes
Principle of operation ...............................80
Hints on driving with ABS ........................80
Parking brake ............................................80
Cruise control
Principle of operation ................................81
Using cruise control ..................................81
Load carrying
General information .................................83
Roof racks and load carriers ...................83
Cargo cover ..............................................86
Luggage stowage ....................................87
Towing
Towing a trailer ..........................................88
Driving hints
Running in ..................................................90
Reduced engine performance ..............90
Driving off road ..........................................90
Maintenance and modications .............93
Status after a collision
Inspecting safety system
components ..........................................95
Fuses
Changing a fuse .......................................96
Fuse specication chart ..........................98
Vehicle recovery
Towing points ..........................................102
Towing the vehicle on four wheels ......102
Transporting the vehicle ........................103
Maintenance
General information ................................104
Opening and closing the bonnet ..........105
Engine compartment overview ............106
2.3L DOHC 4 cylinder engine ..................106
Engine oil check ......................................107
Engine coolant check ............................108
Brake uid check ....................................109
Power steering uid check ....................110
Automatic transmission uid check ......111
Washer uid check ..................................112

Ford ZD Escape Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	ZD Escape Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English