wheel FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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[SR13009(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag cover on the
steering wheel or in front seat areas that
may come in contact with a deploying air
bag. Failure to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a collision.
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[SR13010(ALL)01/95]
How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System Operates
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[SR13020(ALL)09/95]
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
consists of the Driver and Passenger air bags,
impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a
readiness light and tone, and the electrical
wiring which connects the components. The
diagnostic module monitors its own internal
circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical
system readiness, including crash sensors, the
system wiring, the air bag readiness light, air
bag backup power, and the supplemental air bag
ignitors.
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[SR13030(ALL)08/95]
The driver air bag is in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger seat air bag is
located in the center section of the instrument
panel ledge above the glove compartment. Both
air bags are designed to stay out of sight until
they are activated.
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Starting Your Escort
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
[ST03500(ALL)09/95]
Your vehicle may have one of the following lock
cylinders depending on when it was built:
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The ignition lock cylinders
[ST03605(ALL)02/94]
LOCK locks the steering wheel when the key is
removed. It also locks the console-mounted
gearshift on vehicles with automatic transaxles.
To turn the key to this position on an automatic
transaxle vehicle, the shift control lever must be
in P (Park).
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RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted manual transaxle
gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set
and the gearshift is moved out of gear,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and
injure someone.
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106 [ST03615(ALL)08/95]The automatic transaxle console-mounted
gearshift will lock only when you turn the key
to LOCK. When the gearshift is in any gear
position but P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or be removed from the
steering column.
[ST03620(ALL)02/95]
If you have a manual transaxle, you must push
the key in while turning to the LOCK position
in order to remove the key.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
[ST03635(ALL)09/95]
OFF (if equipped) allows you to shut off the
engine and all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
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[ST03650(ALL)07/95]
ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
[ST03850(ALL)02/95]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. (The brake system warning light will
remain lit if the parking brake is set or if there
is a problem with the brake system.) The key
returns to the ON position once the engine is
started and remains in this position while the
engine runs.
[ST03900(ALL)02/95]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake system warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition vary, depending on whether your
vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle.
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If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle:
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1. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:
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1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to
ACC. Push the key in while turning to
LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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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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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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For a cold engine:
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If
the engine does not start infifteen (15)
secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you
do not flood the engine, then try again.
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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For a warm engine:
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Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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[ST09780(ALL)08/95]
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
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[ST09790(ALL)09/95]
After starting, allow the engine to idle for a few
seconds before driving away.
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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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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.
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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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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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Turn Signals
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Turn signal operation
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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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Horn
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To sound the horn, push the pad in the center of
the steering wheel. Check the horn regularly to
be sure it operates properly.
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The horn located on the steering wheel
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Tilt Steering Column
(If equipped)
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[SC06325(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving. You could lose control
of the vehicle and injure someone.
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half page art:0070034-EThe lever to tilt the steering column
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
push the release lever under the steering column
away from you. Tip the steering wheel to the
desired position. Pull the lever back into place to
lock the steering wheel.
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[SC07400(ALL)03/91]
Speed Control (If equipped)
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[SC07500(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle has speed control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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[SC07510(ALL)06/95]
Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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