coolant FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owners Manual

MIRRORS
0000
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70
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90
10 0
11 020 4060
8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
200FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000
RSM
SET
ACC
CST OFF ON
R L
OFF2INT
1 OFF MIST
Exterior lamps and
turn signal lever
(pg. 26 and
pg. 9)
Foglamp switch
(if equipped)
(pg. 27)Fuel gauge
(pg. 13)Engine coolant
temperature gauge
(pg. 13)
Speedometer
(pg. 13)Tachometer (if
equipped)
(pg. 14)
Warning lights
(pg. 6)
Wiper/washer
lever (pg. 30)
Rear wiper/washer
(if equipped) (pg.
30) Speed control
(if equipped)
(pg. 27) Power mirrors
control (if
equipped)
(pg. 16) Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 15)
Instrumentation
4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
Instrument cluster lights
Base cluster lights
Sport cluster lights
Base cluster lights
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MPH
km/h
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90
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12 011 020 4060
8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
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CHECK
COOLANT
THEFT
FUEL FILLEF1/2CH
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOONABSP!BRAKE
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km/h
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90
10 0
12 011 020 4060
8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
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FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
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5
6
7
8RPM x 1000
CHECK
COOLANTSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUEL
THEFTABSPBRAKE
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MPH
km/h
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10 0
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8010 0
12 0
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FUEL FILLCHEF1/2
CHECK
COOLANTSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUEL
THEFTABS!PBRAKE
CH
Instrumentation
6

Sport cluster lights
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel tank is
almost empty (approximately 8
liters [2 gallons] remain). The
lights will also briefly illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to
ON and the engine is off.
Service engine soon
Illuminates when the engine's
emissions control system requires
service. The light will also
illuminate, and will remain
illuminated, when the ignition key
is turned to ON and the engine is
off.
Air bag readiness
Illuminates when the air bag
system requires servicing. The
light will also briefly illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to
ON.
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MPH
km/h
10 2030405060
70
80
90
10 0
12 011 020 4060
8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
200
FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
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5
6
7
8RPM x 1000
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUEL
THEFTABS!PBRAKECHECK
COOLANT
LOW
FUEL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Instrumentation
7

Engine coolant
Illuminates when there is low
coolant level or a problem with the
engine coolant system. Stop the
vehicle and check the engine
coolant level as soon as possible.
The light will also briefly illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to
ON and the engine is off. For more
information on engine coolant,
refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Liftgate ajar (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and the liftgate is
open.
Many of the lights illuminate
briefly when you start the vehicle.
For more information on warning
light illumination, refer to
Preparing to start the vehiclein
theStartingchapter.
Warning chimes
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
CHECK
COOLANT
Instrumentation
10

Speedometer
Fuel gauge
When the fuel gauge needle is on
the E (empty) portion of the
gauge, there are between
approximately 2 L (.6 gallons) and
4 L (1 gallon) of usable fuel left in
the tank.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge moves into the H zone:
1. Pull off the road as soon as is
safely possible.
2. Turn off the engine and let it
cool.
3. Check and add engine coolant
as necessary. Refer toChecking
and adding engine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter. If
the coolant level and mixture is
not properly maintained, the
engine coolant temperature gauge
will not read properly.
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MPH
km/h
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70
80
90
10 0
12 011 020 4060
8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
200
EF1/2
CH
Instrumentation
13

4. Turn the key to the ON position
(without turning the key to
START). Make sure the following
lights illuminate briefly. If a light
fails to illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
If the driver's safety belt is
fastened, the
light does not
illuminate.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
After completing the steps under
Preparing to start the vehicle:
1. Turn the key to START and
release.Do notpress the
accelerator.
²The key will return to the ON
position.
2. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
ON
II
ACC
I
LOCK
0
START
III
MP
km/10 203040520 4060
80
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUELABS
0
80
90
10 0
12 011 012 0
16 0
18 0 140
200
CHECK
COOLANTTHEFT
ON
II
ACC
I
LOCK
0
START
III
Starting
88

2. Press the accelerator all the way
to the floor and hold.
3. Turn the key to START. Release
it once the engine starts.
4. Release the accelerator
gradually as the engine speeds up.
If the engine still does not start,
refer toFuel pump shut-off
switchin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Using the engine block heater
(if equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly
recommended if you live in a
region where temperatures
consistently reach -29ÉC (-20ÉF) or
below during the winter months.
An engine block heater warms the
engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine
faster, and allows the
heater-defrost system to respond
quickly.
If your vehicle is equipped with an
engine block heater, use it
whenever the temperature is -23ÉC
(-10ÉF) or below.
To turn the heater on, plug it into
a grounded 110-volt outlet. It is
recommended that you use a
110-volt circuit that is protected
by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter.
For best results, plug the heater in
at least three hours before you
start your vehicle. Using the heater
for longer than three hours will not
damage the engine, so you can
Starting
90

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
41
3
9
6
5
2
7
8
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Windshield washer fluid
5. Coolant reservoir
6. Steering fluid reservoir
7. Automatic transmission dipstick
8. Battery
9. Air filter assembly
Maintenance and care
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ADDING ENGINE COOLANT
Be careful not to add
engine coolant to the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
If sprayed on the windshield,
engine coolant could make it
difficult to see through the
windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and water to the engine coolant
recovery reservoir Ð DO NOT
ADD DIRECTLY TO THE
RADIATOR. Add straight water
only in an emergency, but you
should replace it with a 50/50
mixture of coolant and distilled
water as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery reservoir the next
few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough of a 50/50
mixture of coolant and water to
bring the liquid level to the fill line
on the reservoir.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
If you must remove the coolant
recovery cap, follow these steps
to avoid personal injury caused
by escaping steam or engine
coolant:
1. Before you remove the cap,
turn the engine off and let it
cool.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap
a thick cloth around the cap and
turn it slowly, counterclockwise
to the first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure
releases.
4. When you are sure that all the
pressure has been released, use
the cloth to press the cap down,
turn it counterclockwise, and
remove it.
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada,
Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an
equivalent premium engine coolant
that meets Ford Specification
ESE-M97B44-A. Ford Premium
Engine Coolant is an optimized
formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in
Ford cooling systems for 4 years or
50,000 miles (80,000 km).
Do not use alcohol or methanol
antifreeze or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use
supplemental coolant additives in
your vehicle. These additives may
harm your engine cooling system.
The use of an improper coolant
may void the warranty of your
vehicle's engine cooling system.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends
that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury
dealers use recycled engine
coolant produced by
Ford-approved processes. Not all
coolant recycling processes
Maintenance and care
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