engine FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owner's Manual

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[LG10355(ALL)05/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[LG10360(ALL)05/95]
When you push the turn signal lever up before
making a right turn, the right side arrow on the
instrument panel flashes.
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[LG10365(ALL)05/95]
When you push the turn signal lever down
before making a left turn, the left side arrow on
the instrument panel flashes.
[LG10370(ALL)08/93]
Usually, the turn signals turn off automatically
after you turn your vehicle. If the turn signal
continues to flash after you have made the turn,
pull the lever back to OFF.
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[LG10390(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
(If equipped)
[LG10400(ALL)03/95]
Your vehicle may have an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) feature. If it does, check the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) light each time
you start the engine. If it stays on longer than
six seconds, shut off the engine and restart. If it
stays on, that means the Anti-lock Brake feature
isn't working and should be serviced
immediately to restore the benefits of the
anti-lock brake feature. Normal braking is not
affected unless the brake warning light is also lit.
[LG10410(ALL)07/93]
The Anti-lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As described above, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light turns off, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
7 mph (11 km/h). The system turns on the ABS
pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. At
this time, a mechanical noise may be heard. This
is a normal part of the self-check feature. If a
malfunction is found during this check the
anti-lock light will come on.
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one inch art:0070205-AThe anti-lock brake system light
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[LG20000(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG20025(ALL)06/95]
This light indicates low oil pressure,not low oil
level. However, if your engine's oil level is low,
it could affect the oil pressure. This light comes
on every time your ignition key is turned to ON
or START. The light should turn off after a few
seconds. If the light stays on when the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
[LG20050(ALL)03/93]
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The engine oil pressure light
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1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG20125(ALL)11/94]
2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG20150(ALL)11/94]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil in this Owner Guide. (SeeEngine oilin
the Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle
should be on level ground.
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4. If the oil level is low, add as much oil as
necessary before you drive your vehicle
again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the
engine when the oil pressure light is on,
even if the oil level is correct. For more
information about adding oil, seeAdding
engine oilin the Index.
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[LG20176(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG20177(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
[LG20178(ALL)06/93]
For proper fuel gauge indication after adding
fuel, the ignition switch should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being refueled.
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[LG20179(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
[LG20180(ALL)06/93]
With the ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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Speedometer
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[LG20182(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG20183(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG20184(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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Trip Odometer
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[LG20186(ALL)11/94]
The trip odometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Press the reset button to return the
trip odometer to zero.
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[LG20187(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG20188(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
[LG20189(ALL)06/94]
The pointer moves from C (Cold) into the
normal band as your vehicle warms up. Under
most driving conditions, the pointer should stay
in the normal band. If you are driving in heavy
traffic or uphill in hot weather, the pointer may
reach to the top of the normal band.
[LG20190(ALL)06/94]
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Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves
past the upper limit of the normal band, the
engine is overheating and may result in engine
damage.
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If your engine coolant overheats:
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1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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2. Turn off the engine.
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3. Let the engine cool.
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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine. (SeeEngine coolantin the
Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG20197(ALL)05/92]
5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.
If the engine continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
[LG20200(E )12/89]The Sport Cluster
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[LG20300(E )04/94]
The sport cluster has basically the same standard
warning lights and gauges as the standard
cluster, with the following additional features:
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Tachometer
[LG22150(ALL)10/89]
The tachometer tells you the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (how fast the engine is
running). The tachometer is on the right side of
the instrument cluster.
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[LG22300(ALL)04/95]
Driving with the pointer in the red zone may
cause engine damage.
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Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
[IP06100(ALL)09/93]
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To adjust the temperature inside your vehicle,
use the temperature control lever. Move the
control between red (warm) and blue (cool)
for comfort.
[IP06150(ALL)06/94]
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Do not drive with the air inlet selector lever
in the ªrecirculateº position (MAX A/C on
heating and air conditioning systems or
RECIRC on heating only systems). Driving
with the climate control system in this mode
may cause severe window fogging.
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[IP06700(ALL)12/03]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the
area below the windshield on the outside of
your vehicle. They could block the air intake.
[IP06725(ALL)06/94]
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Under normal conditions, the system should
be left in PANEL, PNL/FLR, FLOOR,
FLR/DEF, or the defrost position. This allows
the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the air vents.
[IP06775(ALL)06/94]
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To prevent fogging of the windshield in cool
and humid weather, set the function selector
lever to the defrost position before starting
the engine.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
[IP21700(ALL)09/89]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the inside and outside
rear window.
[IP21900(ALL)09/95]
The button for the rear window defroster is on
the instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
[IP21925(ALL)04/94]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster
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To defrost the rear window:
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1. Clear any snow from the rear window.
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[IP22600(ALL)09/93]
2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
[IP22700(ALL)06/93]
3. Press the rear window defrost button. The
ON indicator will illuminate.
[IP22800(ALL)12/89]
4. When the rear window is clear, push the
button again to turn off the defroster.
[IP23000(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Do not use sharp objects to scrape the
inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean the inside of
the rear window surface. You could
damage the heating elements, which
are bonded to the inside surface of the
rear window.
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NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using
the speed control. This will cause the
engine to overspeed.
[SC09750(ALL)09/95]
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.
[SC09800(ALL)08/95]
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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Driving Your Escort
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[DR00200(ALL)09/93]
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary
depending on which type oftransaxleyour
vehicle has. You may be familiar with the term
ªtransmission.º We usetransaxlebecause it is a
more accurate term for vehicles that have
front-wheel drive.
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[DR00300(ALL)07/95]
Your vehicle will have one of the following
types of transaxles:
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an automatic overdrive transaxle, or
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a manual transaxle.
[DR00650(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Engine Control Module that limits engine speeds
with a cut-out mode to promote durability.
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[DR03500(ALL)01/95]
Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transaxle
[DR03600(ALL)06/93]
Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides
fully automatic operation in either
k
(Overdrive) or D (Drive). Driving with the shift
selector in
k(Overdrive) gives the best fuel
economy for normal driving conditions. For
manual control, start in L (Low) and then shift
manually.
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