FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two or three cycles before
turning off (if wipers were off) or retruning to
the interval setting selected.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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RWARNING
In freezing weather, warm up the
windshield with the defroster before you
use the washer fluid. If you do not do
this, the washer solution may freeze on
the windshield and obscure your vision.
This may result in a collision, possibly
injuring you and others.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and wipersin the Index.
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Hazard Flasher
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Using the hazard flasher switch
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The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or
passing your vehicle.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery power can be drained.
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Horn
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To sound the horn, push the pad in the center of
the steering wheel. Check the horn regularly to
be sure it operates properly.
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The horn located on the steering wheel
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Tilt Steering Column
(If equipped)
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RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving. You could lose control
of the vehicle and injure someone.
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
push the release lever under the steering column
away from you. Tip the steering wheel to the
desired position. Pull the lever back into place to
lock the steering wheel.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has speed control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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To set the speed control
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166 [SC08500(ALL)08/95]NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle, and if your speed
increases above your set speed while
driving ink(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift
to D (Drive). This will reduce vehicle
speed. Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it goes above your set
speed on a downhill grade.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a
5-speed manual transaxle, and if your
speed increases above your set speed
while driving in 5 (fifth) gear on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift
to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle
speed. Depressing the clutch pedal
cancels speed control, therefore speed
control must be reset by pressing the
SET ACCEL or RESUME switches.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed
on a downhill grade.
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To keep control of your vehicle, do not
use the speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
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If you want to speed up momentarily or regain
preset speed on hills when the speed control is
operating, accelerate using the accelerator pedal.
Manually accelerating to a higher speed does not
interfere with the speed control; when you take
your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle returns
to the set speed.
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NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using
the speed control. This will cause the
engine to overspeed.
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When driving uphill, especially with a heavy
load, significant speed drops may occur. If the
speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph
(13-23 km/h) the automatic speed control will
cancel. You may need to control your speed
manually while driving up steep grades in order
to maintain the selected speed.
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To turn off the speed control or to reset
speed:
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The speed control is turned off each time you
turn off the vehicle.
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168 [SC09950(ALL)08/95]To cancel speed control and then resume a
set speed
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NOTE: Use of radio transmitting equipment
that is not Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or in Canada the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) approved may
cause the speed control to malfunction.
Therefore, use only properly installed
FCC approved radio transmitting
equipment in your vehicle.
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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Doors
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The outside and inside of doors (driver's side shown)
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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When you close the doors after you lock them
with the power door locks, the doors remain
locked. If the power mechanism ever fails, the
manual door locks will override the power locks.
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power locks
have a safety feature which allows you
to unlock one or both front doors from
either door lock key cylinder.
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Locking and unlocking doors with the key
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Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
(4-door and wagon models)
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In addition to standard or power locks, your
vehicle has childproof locks for the rear doors. If
you set these locks, the rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside of the vehicle. The doors
can still be opened from the outside when the
lock knobs are raised.
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