FORD 2002 Escape v.3 - Manual (Page 279)

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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................203
Emission control system ..........253
Engine ........................................270
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................223
coolant .....................................240
idle speed control ...................238
lubrication specifications ......268,
270
refill capacities ........................265
service points ..................232–233
starting after a collision .........189
Engine block heater .................160
Engine oil ..................................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........237, 265
recommendations ...................237
refill capacities ........................265
specifications ..................268, 270
Exhaust fumes ..........................161
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Fluid capacities .........................265
Foglamps .....................................69
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................172
driving off road .......................173
indicator light ...................15, 173
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................165
Fuel ............................................245
calculating fuel economy .......250
cap .....................................15, 247
capacity ...................................265
choosing the right fuel ...........248
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........253
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................245, 247, 250
filter, specifications ........249, 265
fuel pump shut-off switch .....189
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........250
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...................248, 270
quality ......................................248
running out of fuel .................249
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................245
Fuses ..................................191–192
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Garage door opener ....................84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......15, 247
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................250
Gauges .........................................16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer .............................17–18
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................180
calculating ...............................183
definition .................................180
driving with a heavy load ......180
location ....................................180
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