Driving
If you r vehicle su st ains da ma ge to the rear bu mpe r/fascia , leavin g
it misa lign ed or be nt, the se nsin g zon e ma y be alt ered causin g
inaccu rate me asu reme nt of obst acle s or false alarms.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
For important information regarding safe operation of this type
of vehicle, see Pr epa rin g to dr ive you r vehicle in this chapter.
Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System that
continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the
power distribution between the front and rear wheels. It combines
transparent all-surface operation with highly capable four-wheel drive.
The 4WD system is always active and requires no driver input. It is
capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway
driving as well as off-road and winter driving.
During very extreme off-road events, the 4WD system has a heat
protection mode to protect itself from damage. If the system detects an
overheat condition, it will enter a locked mode. If the heat in the 4WD
system continues to rise in locked mode, it will disable itself. To exit heat
protection mode, simply stop the vehicle and allow it to cool for five
minutes with the key in the 3 (RUN) position.
4WD system indicator lights
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Blin ks con tinuou sly when 4WD
system is disengaged (i.e. two
wheel drive) due to heat
protection mode.
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Illu min ates when 4WD system requires service. Please bring your
vehicle to your local authorized dealer for service.
4WD system messages in Message Center (if equipped)
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SE RVICE 4WD: Displayed when 4WD system requires service. Please
bring your vehicle to your local authorized dealer for service.
4WD LOCKE D TE MPORARILY: Displayed when 4WD system is
locked (i.e. permanent four wheel drive) due to heat protection mode.
4WD DISABLE D TE MPORARILY: Displayed when 4WD system is
disengaged (i.e. two wheel drive) due to heat protection mode.
4WD AUTO RESTORE D: Displayed when normal 4WD system
function is restored when heat protection mode is exited.
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2006
Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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