light 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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[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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[LG20100(ALL)03/95]
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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[LG20181(ALL)01/95]
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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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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[LG20185(ALL)11/94]
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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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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[LG20196(ALL)03/95]
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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If you have radio transmitting equipment in
your vehicle, be aware that it can interfere with
your vehicle's electrical system and may cause
the instrumentation and/or convenience
products to have temporary, abnormal operation.
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[IP00475(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[IP00500(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00510(ALL)06/95]
Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
[IP00520(ALL)08/95]
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Heating Only System
[IP00530(ALL)08/95]
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
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[IP00540(ALL)06/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
[IP00550(ALL)08/95]
The Controls
[IP00560(ALL)08/95]
The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
settings numbered 1 (low) through 4 (high) and
on OFF position.
[IP00570(ALL)08/95]
Pushing the A/C button (in the center of the fan
speed knob) turns on the air conditioning
system, if equipped. The fan must be on for the
air conditioning compressor to operate. The
indicator light, to the left of the fan speed knob,
will glow when the A/C system is on.
[IP00580(ALL)08/95]
The temperature control lever may be adjusted
from cool air in the blue range to warm air in
the red range.
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Comfort Tips
[IP00680(ALL)08/95]
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For maximum cooling, push the A/C button
to turn on the system (if equipped) and turn
the fan knob to 4 (indicator light will glow).
Set the function selector lever to the
recirculated position (MAX A/C), and the
temperature control lever all the way to the
left in the blue (cool) range.
[IP00690(ALL)08/95]
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If the inside of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for a few minutes with the windows
down. This forces most of the hot, stale air
out of the vehicle and helps the air
conditioning (if equipped) to cool the vehicle
faster.
[IP00700(ALL)08/95]
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For the best ventilation, move the function
selector lever to PANEL and select the
desired temperature and fan speed.
[IP00710(ALL)08/95]
For maximum heating, set the function selector
lever to FLOOR, PANEL, PNL/FLR or
FLR/DEF, the temperature control lever all the
way to the right in the red (warm) range and
the fan speed knob to 4.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23750(ALL)08/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license lamps, instrument panel lamps,
and tail lamps, twist the knob at the end of the
turn signal lever located to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP23920(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the parking lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps, license lamps,
and tail lamps, rotate the knob to the first
position.
[IP23930(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the headlamps in addition to the
other lamps, rotate the knob to the second
position.
[IP23950(ALL)03/95]
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The lever for the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps
[IP25400(ALL)12/89]
To change your headlamps from low to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you
until it latches, and release.
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[IP25600(ALL)03/93]
For more information about how the high beam
headlamps work, seeSteering column controlsin
the Index.
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Daytime Running Light System
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[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP25619(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is running, and
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[IP25625(ALL)01/95]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP25630(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument
cluster will not be on.
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[IP25640(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP25720(E )10/91]
The fog lamps switch is located to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. The fog
lamps will operate only when the low beam
headlamps are on.
[IP25730(E )09/95]
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Fog lamp switch
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[IP25735(ALL)08/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25740(ALL)08/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP29800(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[IP29900(ALL)09/89]
You can brighten or dim the lights in the
instrument panel.
[IP29910(ALL)12/89]
To do this, turn the instrument panel dimmer
thumbwheel located on the instrument panel to
the left of the turn signal lever.
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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600(ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00700(ALL)07/94]
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operate the turn signals
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[SC00800(ALL)01/95]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(ALL)05/95]
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flash the lamps
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[SC01100(ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
[SC01150(ALL)08/95]
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Turn signal operation
[SC01200(ALL)08/95]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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