key FORD ESCORT 2003 7.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 12
Entertainment Systems 14
AM/FM stereo cassette 14
AM/FM stereo with CD 19
Climate Controls 28
Heater only 28
Manual heating and air conditioning 29
Lights 33
Headlamps 33
Turn signal control 36
Bulb replacement 37
Driver Controls 43
Windshield wiper/washer control 43
Steering wheel adjustment 44
Power windows 44
Mirrors 45
Speed control 45
Locks and Security 51
Keys 51
Locks 51
Anti-theft system53
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High beams:Illuminates when the
high beamheadlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in the
normal range (between “H” and “C”).
If it enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available fromyour dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press U to unlock all doors and L to
lock all doors.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) fromwithin the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Your vehicle may have an all-door remote entry system or a driver’s door
only remote entry system.
The all-door remote entry system
allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
•armand disarmthe anti-theft
system. (For more information on
the anti-theft system, refer to
Anti-theft systemin this
chapter.)
•open the trunk.
•activate the panic alarm.
The driver’s door only entry systemallows you to:
•lock the driver’s door
•unlock the driver’s door only without a key.
•activate the panic alarm.
•open the trunk
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK
position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. With the all-door remote entry, press
and release again within
three seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the ON position. The dome lamp control must be set to the
DOORposition in order for the illuminated entry feature to operate.
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To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF
THE REMOTE ENTRY
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the diagraminside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.
4. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.
To reprogramthe remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key fromthe 1 (LOCK) position to 2 (ACC).
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4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 2 (ACC)
position and 3 (ON).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirmthat this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 2 (ACC) position (or wait twenty seconds)
after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When activated, the anti-theft systemwill help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Activating the anti-theft system
Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position, remove the key and press
on the remote entry transmitter.
Identifying an activated system
While the systemis activating, theTHEFTindicator, located in the
instrument cluster, will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
indicator will flash, indicating the systemis activated.
If the systemis activated with the doors open, theTHEFTindicator will
remain illuminated until all the doors are closed, then illuminate for 30
seconds and begin flashing.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated systemwill:
•flash the parking lamps and theTHEFTindicator, and
•sound the horn.
The flashing parking lamps and the honking horn automatically shut off
after approximately three minutes, and will remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.
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Deactivating the anti-theft system
Deactivating an untriggered anti-theft system
You can deactivate an untriggered anti-theft systemalarmin the
following ways:
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.Note:Pressing the
trunk control will prevent the alarmfromsounding until the trunk is
closed again.
Note:Using the ignition key to unlock the doors or trunk will not disarm
the anti-theft system.
Deactivating a triggered anti-theft system
You can deactivate a triggered anti-theft systemalarmin the following
ways:
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.
•Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the 2 (ACC) or 3 (ON)
positions.
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
gearshift lever (automatic transaxle
only) and allows key removal. On
vehicles with a manual transaxle
push the key in while turning to
lock.
2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
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•Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a
light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
•If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the
light may not illuminate.
Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START). If
there is difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel until the
key turns freely. This condition may
occur when:
•the front wheels are turned
•a front wheel is against the curb
Turn the key to 4 (START), then
release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could
damage the starter.
Note:If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,
turn the key to 1 (LOCK), wait 10 seconds and try again.
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