tow FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owner's Manual

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[RE16400(ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE16500(ALL)08/95]
DO NOT TOW WITH SLINGBELT
EQUIPMENT. Ford Motor Company has not
developed or approved a T-hook or slingbelt
towing procedure. It is recommended that your
vehicle be towed with wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
[RE16550(ALL)12/89]
two third page art:0000927-A
Towing your vehicle
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258 [RE16650(ALL)12/89]
quarter page art:0000928-ATowing your vehicle on a flatbed truck
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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[SV23600(ALL)03/01]
Wiper blade replacement
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[SV23700(ALL)09/95]
If the wiper blades still do not work properly
after you clean them, you may need to replace
the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent.
[SV23750(ALL)08/93]
NOTE: There are two different length wiper
blades on your vehicle. The driver-side
wiper blade is 20 inches (50 cm) long,
and the passenger-side wiper blade is
17 inches (45 cm) long. Ensure that you
install the correct size wiper blade in
the correct location.
[SV23755(ALL)08/95]
To replace the wiper blades:
[SV23760(ALL)08/95]
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service position.
[SV23765(ALL)08/95]
2. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper
arm. Push the lock pin with a screwdriver to
relase the blade and pull the wiper blade
down toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
[SV23770(ALL)08/95]
3. Attach a new wiper blade to the wiper arm
and press it into place until you hear it click.
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Index 375
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 262
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........262, 267
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel).... 135
Daytime running light system...... 152
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid....... 315
engine oil.............. 295
power steering fluid......... 319
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 257
Doors................. 169
lubricant specifications........ 348
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 238
heavy load.............. 240
high water.............. 239
slippery roads............ 238
tips for safe driving.......... 237
towing a trailer............ 241
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 332
fuses................ 320
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 213
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 157
radio reception............ 220
tuning the radio.........199, 214
warranty and service information . . . 222
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 213
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376 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 259
battery acid spills........... 243
fuel................. 291
jump-starting............. 243
towing................ 257
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 235
Emission control system
catalytic converter........... 340
emissions warranty......... 4,340
Engine
check engine warning light...... 124
does not start...........111, 113
fuel injected engine, starting...... 108
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 113
preparing to start........... 108
refill capacities............ 345
service points............. 284
starting................ 105
starting after a collision........ 113
storing your vehicle.......... 350
Engine block heater........... 112
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 297
checking hoses............ 301
disposal...........280, 300, 317
preparing for storage......... 351
recovery reservoir........... 297
refill capacities............ 345
specifications............. 348
temperature gauge.......... 130
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.............. 130
Engine fan............... 280
Engine oil
checking and adding......... 295
dipstick............... 295
disposal...........280, 300, 317
engine oil pressure warning light.... 128
filter, specifications.......... 347
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J
Jack
operation............... 251
positioning.............. 251
storage................ 250
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 243
disconnecting cables.......... 248
K
Keys
positions of the ignition........ 105
removing from the ignition...... 107
stuck in lock position.......105, 107
L
Lamps
checking............... 333
daytime running light system..... 152
dome lamps............. 154
hazard flashers............ 162
headlamps.............. 151
instrument panel, dimming...... 153
interior lamps............. 153
replacing bulbs............ 333
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 159
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................ 123
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 127
charging system............ 121
check engine............. 124
engine oil pressure.......... 128
hazard warning light......... 162
high beam.............. 122
turn signal indicator........127, 159
Load limits
GAWR................ 240
GVWR................ 240
trailer towing............. 241
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S
Safe driving tips............ 237
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 240
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 291
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor).......... 25,30,34
cleaning the safety belts......... 50
extension assembly........... 49
for adults............... 9
for children.............. 58
for infants............... 59
head................. 177
lap and shoulder belts......... 9
maintenance.............. 49
proper use............... 9
replacement.............. 49
untwisting or unjamming the
safety belt.............. 41
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 52
automatic locking mode
(retractor).............. 25
in center rear seat........... 86
in front seat.............. 68
in front seat (Canadian 2-door vehicles) . . 63
in rear outboard seat.......... 80
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats.................. 177
child safety seats............ 60
cleaning upholstery.......... 183
head restraints............ 177
Serial number (VIN)........... 267
Service concerns............ 260
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 280
servicing when you tow........ 257
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T
Tachometer............... 133
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 333
cleaning............... 153
Temperature control
(see Climate control)......... 137
Tires
changing............... 249
checking the pressure......... 306
cleaning............... 312
inspection and maintenance...... 306
replacing............... 308
rotating............... 307
snow tires and chains......... 311
spare tire.............. 250
storing your vehicle.......... 352
tire grades.............. 308
treadwear............308, 310
wear bands............. 308
wheel and tire matching........ 309
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 241
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 257
with a tow truck........... 257
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 241
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 223
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 315
fluid, refill capacities......... 345
lubricant specifications........ 349
Transaxle control switch......... 226
Trip odometer............. 129
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 342
Turn signal
indicator lights..........127, 159
lever................ 159
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386 Index
U
Used engine oil, disposal.....280, 300, 317
V
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control
Information) decal........... 342
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 267
Vehicle loading
calculating the load.......... 241
understanding loading information . . . 240
Vehicle storage............. 350
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)......... 137
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 294
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 110
Warning lights (see Lights)......117, 135
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio................. 222
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir......... 302
reservoir............... 301
windshield.............. 301
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 240
Wheel and tire matching......... 309
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 349
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 257
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