radio FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owner's Guide

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[SV29210(ALL)03/95]
Battery
[SV29220(ALL)03/95]
If the original equipment maintenance-free
battery is replaced, it may be replaced by a
low-maintenance battery. SeeMotorcraft Partsat
the end of this chapter for the proper
replacement battery.
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[SV29230(ALL)03/95]
The low-maintenance battery has removable vent
caps for checking the electrolyte level and
adding water. The electrolyte level should be
checked at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles
(40,000 km) in temperatures up to90ÊF (32ÊC)
and more often in temperatures above90ÊF
(32ÊC). Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up
to the level indicator. Do not overfill.
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[SV29240(ALL)03/95]
If the level gets low, refill the battery with
distilled water. If necessary, you can add tap
water to the battery, provided the water is not
hard or does not have a high mineral or alkali
content. If the battery needs water quite often,
have the charging system checked for a possible
malfunction.
[SV29245(ALL)03/95]
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeStarting your vehicle's fuel-injected
enginein the Index.
[SV29250(ALL)02/94]
If the battery has been disconnected, you will
have to reset the clock and the preset stations on
your radio once the battery is reconnected.
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320 [SV32200(ALL)03/95]Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford
Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Motorcraft
Type ªFº Automatic Transmission and Power
Steering Fluid.
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[SV32700(ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[SV33000(ALL)04/95]
Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
[SV33025(ALL)07/93]
Fuses, fuse links and circuit breakers protect
your vehicle electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse, fuse link or tripped a circuit
breaker. Before you replace or repair any
electrical parts, check the appropriate circuit
protector.
[SV33050(ALL)07/93]
The following charts tell you which circuit
protector protects each electrical part of your
vehicle. If a fuse or fuse link blows, or a circuit
breaker opens a circuit, none of the parts of
your vehicle that use the circuit will work. For
example, if the RADIO fuse is blown, the radio
and remote control mirrors will not work. If the
radio works, but the electric mirrors don't work,
something is wrong with the mirrors.
[SV33100(ALL)06/93]
NOTE: Fuse links should only be repaired by
your dealer.
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Index 371
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)...... 127
Accessory position on the ignition.... 106
Additives, engine oil.......... 294
Air bag Supplemental
Restraint System
and child safety seats.......... 52
description............... 50
disposal................ 57
driver air bag............. 50
indicator light............ 123
operation............... 53
passenger air bag............ 50
proper seating............. 51
service and information labels...... 57
tone generator............. 56
wearing safety belts........... 50
Air cleaner filter
location............... 285
specifications............. 347
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 157, 220
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 297
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 233
warning light............. 127
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 255
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 197
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 152
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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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382 Index
Overdrive................ 226
Overseas offices............. 269
P
Parking brake
operation............... 235
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 347
PCV valve, specifications......... 347
Power door locks............ 170
Power features
door locks.............. 170
mirrors................ 184
moon roof.............. 174
windows............... 172
Power steering
dipstick............... 319
driving with power steering...... 232
fluid, checking and adding....... 319
fluid, refill capacity.......... 345
fluid, specifications.......... 348
Prop rod, hood............. 282
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 197
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 349
Rear window.............. 172
washer reservoir........... 301
Refill capacities for fluids........ 345
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 58
head................. 177
infant................. 58
Roadside assistance........... 259
Roadside emergencies.......... 243
Rotating the tires............ 307
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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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