ECU FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owner's Guide

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RWARNING
If you do not securely latch the seatback
in the upright position, the seatback or
objects could be thrown forward during a
sudden stop or collision, possibly injuring
you or other passengers.
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RWARNING
Luggage or other cargo should not be
piled higher than the seatbacks. This will
help keep items from being thrown about
and injuiring people in a collision or
sudden stop.
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RWARNING
To avoid the possiblity of burn injuries,
do not remove the floor carpet in the
cargo area. Emission controls cause high
exhaust temperatures under the floor.
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NOTE: When returning the folding seats to the
upright position, remember to return
the shoulder belts to their proper
position.
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Cleaning the Seats
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Leather and vinyl
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For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather cleaner or a mild
soap.
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Fabric
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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RWARNING
The cover may cause injury in a sudden
stop or accident if it is not securely
installed. Therefore, the cover should
either be securely installed or removed
from the vehicle. To be securely installed,
the cover must be attached to the brackets
and the two cords must be fastened.
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To install the luggage compartment cover:
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1. Raise the hatchback to the fully open
position.
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2. Place the cargo cover on the rear trim panels
so that the hinge pins rest in front of the
mounting clips behind the seatback.
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3. Push the hinge pins into the mounting clips
on the rear trim panel.
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4. Connect the cord loops to the pins in the
sides of the hatchback.
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5. Close the hatchback.
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RWARNING
To prevent the possibility of injuries, the
fasteners for the cargo area cover must be
properly attached to the mounting clips on
the rear trim panels.
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3. Hook the sides of the outstretched shade to
notch in the rear trim panels near the liftgate
opening.
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RWARNING
The cover may cause injury in a sudden
stop or accident if it is left lying loose in
the vehicle or if it is not securely
installed. Therefore, the cover should
either be securely installed or removed
from the vehicle. To be securely installed,
the cover must be attached to the brackets
and to the tethered safety clips.
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The shade
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The shade is a wind-up type, just like a window
shade. Over time the shade may lose its spring
tension. If this happens, you can easily rewind
the shade with the help of another person.
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How to insert a disc and begin play
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Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc
opening. When inserted, the disc automatically
loads into the unit and play starts at the
beginning of the first track (selection).
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When the disc reaches the end, the disc player
automatically returns to the beginning of the
disc and resumes playing.
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NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc
opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.
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NOTE: The CD player has heat protection
circuitry to protect the laser diode. If
the temperature of the player reaches
167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit
will shut off the player and ªTOO
HOTº will scroll in the display for
approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature
returns to normal operating range, the
CD player will again be operational.
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How to stop and restart the CD player
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When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically
enters the play mode and the play indicator
a
illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the
ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº button.
The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates
and operation returns to the radio mode. To
resume CD play, press the ªPLAY/STOPº
button once again.
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NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF
during play and then is set to the ON
or ACCESSORY position, the CD
player will resume playing in the mode
it was in when ignition was turned off.
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Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift
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Since your vehicle has a console-mounted
gearshift, you must depress the brake pedal,
then push in the thumb button to move the
gearshift to the position you choose.
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Once the gearshift is secure in the desired
position, release the brake pedal and use the
accelerator as necessary.
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The automatic console-mounted gearshift lever
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To move the gearshift out of P (Park), the
ignition must be turned to the ON position and
the brake pedal must be depressed. When the
gearshift is in any other position except P (Park),
the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or be
removed from the steering column. To remove
the key, the gearshiftmustbe in P (Park).
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Parking
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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You can tell the gearshift is securely latched
when the thumb button has popped out. In this
position the gearshift selector lever cannot be
moved unless the button is pushed in.
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RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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Always check the Brake Warning Light each
time you start your engine. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
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RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but
the Brake System light remains on, have
the brakes checked immediately. They
may not be working properly.
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RWARNING
To prevent personal injury, do not release
the parking brake while outside the
vehicle.
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The parking brake is not designed to stop a
moving vehicle, but you can use the parking
brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if
the normal brakes fail. However, since the
parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the
stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.
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Your vehicle has metric (12 mm) wheel studs
and lug nuts. During wheel removal and
replacement, make certain that you use the same
lug nuts to reinstall the wheel or replace them
with nuts of the same metric size and threading.
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RWARNING
Installation of an English thread nut on a
metric stud (or vice-versa) will not
properly secure the wheel to the hub.
Damaged studs may result in wheel
separation and possible injury.
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(TEMP. USE ONLYlabel facing outward.)
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4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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Replacing optional wheel covers
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8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure the jack is securely fastened so it does
not rattle when you drive.
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9. Unblock the wheels.
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Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has ªlockingº lug nuts, one of the
lug nuts on each wheel must be unlocked with a
special key. The key and registration card are
located in the tool bag with the lug wrench. If
you lose the key, send the registration card to
the manufacturer (not to the dealer) to get a
replacement key.
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NOTE: DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT
WRENCH ON THE LUG NUT KEY.
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Servicing Your Escort
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Service Made Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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1. When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
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2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find
them easily.
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as
the headlamp bulbs Ð that can be replaced
without tools.
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We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your
vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is
located in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
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If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check yourWarranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this
owner guide.
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For more information concerning the
maintenance and service of your vehicle, see
Understanding the Emission Control Systemin this
chapter.
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