fuel FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owners Manual
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MIRRORS
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10 0
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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
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
Instrument cluster lights
Base cluster lights
Sport cluster lights
Base cluster lights
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km/h
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CHECK
COOLANT
THEFT
FUEL FILLEF1/2CH
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOONABSP!BRAKE
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FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
134
5
6
7
8RPM x 1000
CHECK
COOLANTSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUEL
THEFTABSPBRAKE
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FUEL FILLCHEF1/2
CHECK
COOLANTSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUEL
THEFTABS!PBRAKE
CH
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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
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70
80
90
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12 011 020 4060
8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
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FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
134
5
6
7
8RPM x 1000
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUEL
THEFTABS!PBRAKECHECK
COOLANT
LOW
FUEL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Instrumentation
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Safety belt
The safety warning light/chime is a
reminder to fasten your safety belt.
One of the following will take
place:
²If the lap/shoulder belt is not
buckled before the key is turned
to the ON position, the
will
illuminate for approximately one
minute or until the safety belt is
buckled.
²If the lap/shoulder belt is
buckled while
is illuminated
and the chime is sounding, both
will turn off.
²If the lap/shoulder belt is
buckled before the key is turned
to the ON position, neither light
or chime will activate.
Upshift (if equipped)
Illuminates when it is best to shift
to the next highest manual
transaxle gear for the maximum
fuel economy.
Brake
Illuminates when the parking brake
is activated and the ignition is
keyed to ON or the brake fluid
level is low. In addition, with the
parking brake off, the light will
illuminate when the engine is
cranked.
!P
BRAKE
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Instrument cluster gauges
Base cluster gauges
Sport cluster gauges
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km/h
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8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
200
FUEL FILLEF1/2CH
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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
FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
134
5
6
7
8RPM x 1000
Instrumentation
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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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18 0 140
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EF1/2
CH
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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER
SWITCH
To adjust the instrument panel
dimmer switch:
²Rotate the switch to the right to
dim the instrument panel
lighting.
²Rotate the switch to the left to
brighten the instrument panel
lighting.
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
TUNE
DISCS
SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
EJ REW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
345
COMP1
SIDE 1-2VOL–
PUSH ON
LMIRRORR
00000000002030405060
70
80
90
10 0
11 020 40608010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
200FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000
RSM
SET
ACC
CST OFF ON
OFFINT
1 OFF MIST
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
TUNE
DISCS
SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
EJ REW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
345
COMP1
SIDE 1-2VOL–
PUSH ON
LMIRRORR
0000000002030405060
70
80
90
10 0
11 020 40608010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000
RESET
SET
ACC
SET XXXX XXXOFF2INT
1 OFF MIST
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POWER OUTSIDE MIRRORS (IF
EQUIPPED)
To adjust the outside mirrors:
1. Select the mirror you want to
adjust.
LDriver side mirror
RPassenger side mirror
2. Move the mirror control in the
desired direction.
3. Lock the mirror by moving the
switch to the center position.
R LMIRRORS
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
TUNE
DISCS
SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
EJ REW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
345
COMP1
SIDE 1-2VOL–
PUSH ON
LMIRRORR
0000000002030405060
70
80
90
10 0
11 020 40608010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000
RESET
SET
ACC
SET XXXX XXXOFF2INT
1 OFF MIST
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AUDIO SYSTEM
For information on the audio
system, refer to theAudio Guide.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Your vehicle has one of the
following climate control systems:
²Manual heating system
²Manual heating and air
conditioning system
In some modes, the two systems
function similarly; in modes where
the systems do not function
similarly, the different functions
are noted.
* If equipped with air conditioning
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CTUNE
DISCS
SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
EJ REW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
345
COMP1
SIDE 1-2VOL–
PUSH ONLMIRRORR0000000002030405060
70
80
90
10 0
11 020 40608010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000RESET
SET
ACC
SET XXXX XXXOFF
OFF
HI LO*A/C*MAX
A/C
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
TUNE
DISCS
SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
EJREW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
345
COMP1
SIDE 1-2VOL–
PUSH ON
LMIRRORR
0000000002030405060
70
80
90
10 0
11 020 40608010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000
RESET
SET
ACC
SET XXXX XXXOFF2INT
1 OFF MIST
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Turn the air distribution dial to the
desired airflow position. For
vehicles with manual heating
systems, the modes can only be
used for heating or ventilating
(except OFF).
To prevent humidity buildup inside
of the vehicle, always drive with
the climate control system turned
on.
Do not put objects under the front
seats that interfere with the flow
of air to the back seat area.
* If equipped with air conditioning
Using the MAX A/C mode
²MAX A/C mode (if equipped)
can be used for air conditioning
or heating. This mode is noisier
but more economical than A/C;
it will only function if the air
temperature outside the vehicle
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
Select MAX A/C and turn the
temperature dial to the left for
recirculated, cooled airflow
through these vents:
Using the A/C mode
²A/C mode (if equipped) can be
used for heating, ventilating, or
air conditioning; the air
OFF
*A/C
*MAX
A/C
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CTUNE
DISCS
SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
EJ REW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
345
COMP1
SIDE 1-2VOL–
PUSH ONLMIRRORR0000000002030405060
70
80
90
10 0
11 020 40608010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000RESET
SET
ACC
SET XXXX XXXOFF
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