FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owner's Manual

function if the air temperature
outside the vehicle is about
10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher. Select
this mode for airflow through
these vents:
Using the floor mode
In this mode, with the temperature
control knob between full cool and
full hot ranges, slightly warmer air
will be directed toward your feet
and cooler air toward your chest.
In the full cool or full hot ranges,
the airflow toward both feet and
chest will be the same
temperature.
²This allows for maximum
heating, but can also be used for
ventilating. Select
for
airflow through the rear seat
floor ducts and these vents:
Using the defrost/floor mode
Manual heating system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating or
ventilating.
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Manual heating and air
conditioning system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating,
ventilating, or air conditioning in
order to dehumidify the
windshield; the air conditioning
can only function if the air
temperature outside the vehicle
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
Select
for airflow through
these vents:
Using the defrost mode
Manual heating system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating and
ventilating and will clear ice or
fog from the windshield and
front side windows.
Manual heating and air
conditioning system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating,
ventilating, or air conditioning in
order to dehumidify the
windshield; the air conditioning
can only function if the air
temperature outside the vehicle
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
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Selectfor airflow through
these vents:
Special features
For slightly warm airflow toward
your feet and slightly cool airflow
toward your chest at the same
time:
* If equipped with air conditioning
For about the same temperature
airflow toward your chest and feet:
* If equipped with air conditioning
For better airflow
Remove snow, ice, and leaves from
the intake vents for the best
airflow:
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
Press the defroster switch to clear
the rear window of thin ice and
fog:
The ignition must be in the ON
position to operate the rear
window defroster.
The defroster turns off
automatically after fifteen minutes.
To manually turn off the defroster
before fifteen minutes have passed,
push the switch again.
R.DEF
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Ignition
LOCK locks the steering wheel and
allows the key to be removed from
the ignition. (Push the key in while
turning to LOCK on vehicles with
manual transaxles.) LOCK also
locks automatic transaxle
gearshifts.
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VOL
PUSH ON

ON
IIACC
I
LOCK
0
START
III
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ACC allows operation of some
accessories without starting the
engine.
ON allows testing of the vehicle's
warning lights.
START cranks the engine. The key
returns to the ON position after it
is released.
For more information on the
vehicle ignition and starting the
vehicle, refer toPreparing to start
the vehiclein theStarting
chapter.
Headlamp switch
Rotate the headlamp switch to the
desired position.
Headlamps on
Parking lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license lamps, and tail lamps on
OFF Lamps off
Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The DRL system turns on the high
beam headlamps, with a reduced
light output, when:
²the vehicle is running
²the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake
²the headlamp system is in the
OFF position
OFF
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The daytime running light
(DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
High beams and flash-to-pass
Push for high beam headlamp
operation.
Pull and release quickly for
ªflash-to-passº operation.
Foglamps (if equipped)
Rotate the switch to turn the
foglamps on and off.
Speed control (if equipped)
Maintain vehicle speed at least 50
km/h (30 mph) to operate the
speed control system.
OFF
OFFOFF
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Press the ON portion of the ON /
OFF button to turn on.
Press the OFF portion of the ON /
OFF button to turn off.
Press the RSM button to resume a
set speed.
Hold the SET ACC portion of the
SET ACC / CST button to set the
desired speed. Hold SET ACC to
increase speed; tap to increase
speed in 1.6 km/h (1 mph)
increments.
Hold the CST portion of the SET
ACC / CST button to decrease
speed; tap to decrease speed; tap
to decrease speed in 1.6 km/h (1
mph) increments.
Speed control can be canceled by
pressing the brake pedal or clutch
pedal (if equipped).
Do not shift into N (automatic
transaxle) or neutral (manual
transaxle) with the speed control
on.
Use only Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) approved
radio transmitting equipment in
your vehicle to prevent speed
control malfunctions.020
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Tilt steering (if equipped)
Pull the lever down to adjust the
steering column angle.
Push the lever back up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of
the vehicle and injure someone.
Hazard flasher switch
For information on the hazard
flasher switch, refer to the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
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Windshield wipers and washer
Wipers
Rotate the windshield wiper switch
to the desired interval position.
Push up and release to wipe the
windshield only once. Pull down to
select the wipers on continuously.
Washer
Pull toward you for windshield
washer fluid operation.
Rear window wipers and
washer (if equipped)
Wipers
For rear operation, rotate the rear
window wiper and washer switch
to the desired position. Select:
ON Rear wiper on
OFF Rear wiper and washer off
Washer
For rear window washer fluid
operation, pull toward you. Select:
To p
Rear washer on
Bottom
Brief rear wiper
and washer operation (for quick
cleaning).
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ON
OFF
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