Ford Escape: Compass calibration adjustment
Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. To calibrate, press and hold the
RESET control for approximately
ten seconds until CAL appears.
Release the control.
3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the
direction value. It may take up to five circles to complete calibration.
4. The compass is now calibrated.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Turn ignition to the on position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press the SETUP control to s ...
Center console
Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These include:
1. Cupholders
2. Utility compartment console lid has
a CD holder, a business card holder
and two pen holders. The util ...
See also:
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in ...
Jump Starting Instructions
WARNING:
• Never attempt to jump start your vehicle if the battery appears to be frozen.
Batteries in this condition may explode or rupture if jump starting is attempted.
• When making jum ...
Gear Oil
Specified Gear Oil
When replacing gear oil, use gear oil with the appropriate viscosity and grade
as shown in the charts below. We highly recommend you use SAE 75W-90 gear oil (SAE
80W-90 for fro ...
