tow FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G User Guide

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[IP37400(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP37450(ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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160 [SC01250(ALL)08/95]High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[SC01300(ALL)08/95]
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High beams and flashing the lamps
[SC01350(ALL)08/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
[SC01400(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the windhsield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC01450(ALL)08/95]
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Windshield wipers and washer
[SC01500(ALL)08/95]
To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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174 [FV10150(E )02/91]Rear Quarter Swing-out Windows (2-door
hatchback models only)
[FV10175(E )10/91]
The rear quarter swing-out windows may be
opened or closed by releasing the window latch.
[FV10185(E )02/91]
To open the window, pull the latch toward you
and push the window outward until the latch
snaps into the opened position.
[FV10190(E )12/89]
To close the window, pull the latch toward you,
then push it toward the rear of the car until it
snaps shut. Make sure the window is securely
closed.
[FV10195(E )12/89]
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The rear quarter swing-out window
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[FV11200(ALL)02/95]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
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[FV11300(ALL)03/95]
You can move the moon roof back to open the
glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the
vehicle.
[FV11400(ALL)07/94]
The roof console SLIDE switch is used to open
and close the moon roof. Press and hold the
switch until the desired position is reached. At
the fully closed position, the motor automatically
turns off.
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[FV16250(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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[FV23600(ALL)01/95]
Mirrors
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[FV23900(ALL)08/95]
You can tilt the mirror from day to night
position to reduce the glare from the headlamps
of vehicles behind you. Move the tab toward
you for the night position and away from you
for the day position.
[FV23950(ALL)06/93]
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The rearview mirror
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[FV38538(ALL)12/89]
Wagon
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[FV38539(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
[FV38541(ALL)09/89]
If you have a wagon, you have a sliding shade
that you can use to hide any cargo you have in
the rear storage area.
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[FV38542(ALL)03/91]
To install the shade:
[FV38543(ALL)03/93]
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The location of the mounting brackets
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[FV38544(ALL)05/90]
1. Position the shade in the mounting brackets
located behind the rear seat on each rear
trim panel.
[FV38546(ALL)02/94]
Connect the tethered safety clips as in the
previous illustration. The tongue end of the
shade should face the rear of your vehicle.
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[FV38548(ALL)03/93]
2. Grasp the end of the shade and pull it
toward you.
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[FV38558(ALL)05/91]
To rewind the shade:
[FV38560(ALL)06/94]
1. Remove the shade from its side mounting
brackets and take it out of your vehicle.
[FV38561(ALL)04/94]
To remove it from your vehicle, detach the
tethered mounting screws from the trim panels
and push one end of the tension rod toward the
opposite side of the vehicle until the shade can
be removed from the mounting clips.
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[FV38562(ALL)05/91]
2. Extend the shade fully. Make sure the
smooth grain side is facing you (see Figure
1).
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[FV38564(ALL)05/91]
3. Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube two
times in the direction shown in Figure 1.
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[FV38566(ALL)05/91]
4. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end
cap with each wrap.
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[FV38568(ALL)05/91]
5. Fold the edges of the vinyl toward the
center. Make sure the edges of the vinyl
clear the end cap slots (see Figure 2). Use
masking tape or a rubber band to hold the
vinyl on the left side of the roller tube.
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[FV38570(ALL)05/91]
6. While holding the vinyl and roller tube as
shown in Figure 2, push the right end cap
(marked with an ªRº) about 1/4 inch to
disengage the clutch.
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[FV38572(ALL)05/91]
7. Wind the shade 14 revolutions in the
direction shown in Figure 2. (The wind
direction is also marked on the end cap.)
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[AS36200(ALL)08/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(ALL)08/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)08/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)08/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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[AS36600(ALL)08/95]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS36800(ALL)08/95]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune to each of these
frequencies using manual tune and no fine
tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use
other frequencies.
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[AS36900(ALL)08/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a
ªrounded-offº frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.
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[DR20750(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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[DR20800(ALL)01/95]
If you have an automatic transaxle and your
vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or
snow), you may try to ºrockª it out of the spot.
Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward and
reverse gears. While in each gear, press lightly
on the accelerator and release.
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[DR20900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
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[DR21000(ALL)03/95]
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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[DR21200(ALL)01/95]
High water
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[DR21300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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[DR21400(ALL)04/94]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[DR21500(ALL)01/95]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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[DR21600(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[DR21700(ALL)03/94]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry. The total weight of your
vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers and
cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
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[DR21800(ALL)01/95]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left front door lock facing or on the door
latch post pillar.
[DR21900(ALL)10/91]
Usage of replacement tires with a higher weight
limit than originals does not increase GVWR or
GAWR. Usage of lower capacity replacement
tires may lower GVWR and GAWR limitations
and is not recommended.
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[DR22000(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged
or you may lose control and injure
someone.
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[DR30525(ALL)03/91]
Towing Behind Another Vehicle Ð
Recreational Vehicle
[DR30530(ALL)03/91]
Towing an automatic transaxle vehicle behind
another vehicle, such as a Recreational Vehicle
(RV), is not recommended unless a front wheel
dolly is used. Do not tow your automatic
transaxle with the front wheels on the ground or
transaxle damage may occur.
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241 [DR30535(ALL)04/91]
Towing a manual transaxle vehicle behind
another vehicle, such as a Recreational Vehicle
(RV), is allowed only if towed in a forward
direction with the front wheels on the ground.
This is the only way to tow behind an RV with
the wheels on the ground without damage to the
transaxle.
[DR30537(ALL)10/91]
When towing a vehicle with a manual transaxle
without a front wheel dolly, the gear selector
should be in neutral.
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[DR30540(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.
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[DR30550(ALL)04/95]
Trailer Towing
[DR30575(ALL)06/94]
We do not advise using your vehicle for towing
a trailer.
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[DR31700(ALL)01/95]
Limiting Your Vehicle's Load
[DR31800(ALL)07/93]
The load that you add to your vehicle must not
exceed the maximum load stated on the tire
information decal attached to the face of the
right rear door pillar.
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[DR31900(ALL)01/95]
To figure the weight of your vehicle's load, add
the weights of:
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[DR32000(ALL)01/95]
q
the driver and passengers
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[DR32100(ALL)01/95]
q
luggage and any other items that you put in
your vehicle
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[DR32300(ALL)01/95]
q
the weight of any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle since it was delivered
to your dealer
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