octane FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual

289
[SV07670(ALL)06/95]
Choosing the Right Fuel
*
[SV07680(ALL)06/95]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle.
Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law.
Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is
damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
*
[SV07700(ALL)08/95]
Vehicle inspection programs may detect
misfueling. Under these circumstances, you may
be required by law to make costly repairs at
your own expense.
%*
[SV08750(ALL)05/95]
Octane Recommendations
*
[SV08800(ALL)06/95]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular fuel with
an octane rating of 87. In most cases it is not
necessary to use a fuel with an octane rating
higher than 87. At service stations, the octane
rating is displayed in a label on the pumps.
[SV08900(ALL)06/95]
one inch art:0060001-C*
[SV08975(ALL)07/95]
In some parts of the country, ªregularº grade
fuels are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even
less, especially in high altitude areas. We
recommend that you do not use these fuels.
Always use a fuel with an octane rating of 87,
even if it is sold as a ªmidgradeº or ªpremium.º
[SV08985(ALL)06/95]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when
you accelerate. However, if a fuel with the
recommended rating knocks heavily under all
driving conditions or knocks lightly driving at
cruising speed on level roads, see your dealer or
a qualified service technician. Persistent, heavy
knocking can damage the engine.
File:15ctsve.ex
Update:Tue Sep 19 14:37:50 1995

Index 377
Engine oil (continued)
refill capacities............ 345
specifications...........294, 348
synthetic oil............. 294
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 294
Exhaust fumes............. 115
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 280
Flashers, hazard............. 162
Flat tire................ 249
Fluid refill capacities.......... 345
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 262
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 267
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 267
Foreign registration........... 269
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 292
capacity............... 345
comparisons with EPA fuel economy
estimates............. 293
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 287
filter, specifications.......... 347
fuel filler door release lever...... 287
fuel gauge.............. 129
improving fuel economy....... 293
octane rating............. 289
running out of fuel.......... 292
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 291
storing your vehicle.......... 351
treating emergencies......... 291
File:ctixe.ex
Update:Tue Sep 19 15:00:54 1995

Index 381
Lubricant specifications......... 348
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 255
standard............... 251
tightening sequence.......... 254
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 279
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)......... 229
clutch................ 229
shifting gears............. 229
Master cylinder, brakes......... 317
Methanol in fuel............ 290
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 292
Mirrors
rearview............... 184
side view mirrors........... 184
side view mirrors (manual)...... 185
Moon roof............... 174
Motorcraft parts............. 347
N
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating.............. 289
Odometer
description.............. 129
trip odometer............ 129
Oil filter................ 347
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 294
Oil viscosity.............. 294
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 343
Order forms, service information..... 275
File:ctixe.ex
Update:Tue Sep 19 15:00:54 1995