heater FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owners Manual

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
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plug it in at night to start the
vehicle the next morning.
Do not use your heater
with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged
(cheater) adapters. You can be
injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded
connection.
GUARDING AGAINST EXHAUST
FUMES
Carbon monoxide, although
colorless and odorless, is present
in exhaust fumes. Take precautions
to avoid its dangerous effects.
If you smell exhaust fumes
inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle
immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Have the exhaust and body
ventilation systems checked
whenever:
²the vehicle is raised for service
²the sound of the exhaust system
changes
²the vehicle has been damaged in
a collision
Improve vehicle ventilation by
keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves, and other debris.
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Even after a fuse is replaced, it
will continue to blow if the cause
of the overload is not identified
and corrected. If a fuse continues
to blow, have the vehicle's
electrical system checked.
The (POWER WIND) 30A on the
instrument panel fuse panel cover
represents a circuit breaker that
contols the vehicle's power
windows. The circuit breaker is
located just above the fuse panel
cover. To reset a circuit breaker,
press the reset button.
The (HEATER) 30A circuit
breaker controls the vehicle's
heater. The circuit breaker is
located just above and to the left
of the instrument panel fuse panel.
To reset a circuit breaker, press
the reset button.
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12 0
16 0
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RESET
SET
ACC
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1 OFF MIST
HEATER
30A
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY
(POWER WIND)30A
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18 19
20 21
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system; a 24-volt power supply
will cause vehicle damage
²park the vehicles close to each
other, but do not allow the two
vehicles to touch.
²check to make sure neither
battery is disconnected
²remove any excessive corrosion
from the battery terminals
²turn on the heater fan in each
vehicle to prevent damage from
voltage surges
To jump start the vehicle:
1. Connect the jumper cables in
numerical order.
V1Disabled battery positive
terminal
V2Booster battery positive
terminal
V3Booster battery negative
terminal
V4Disabled vehicle engine
Do not connect the end of
the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark
may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.
2. Start the engine in the vehicle
with the booster battery.
3. Wait a few minutes and start the
engine in the vehicle with the
disabled battery.
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2
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ACC
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LOCK
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START
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BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Exterior illumination
Front park/turn lamps 2 3457
Foglamps (if equipped) 2 881
Headlamps Ð aero high and low
beam2 9007
Rear license plate lamp 2 168
High-mount brakelamp 1 921
Notchback Ð Backup lamp 2 3156
Notchback Ð Brakelamp 2 3157
Notchback Ð Rear/turn/side
marker2 3157
Liftgate wagon rear side marker
lamp2
(1 each side)168
Interior illumination
Cargo lamp liftgate (wagon) 1 12V/5W
Interior overhead lamp 2 12V/10W
Luggage compartment lamp (if
equipped)15W
PRNDL illumination 1 197
Heater control nomenclature 1 14V/3.0
High beam indicator 1 W
Instrument panel gauge (cluster) 4 194
Sport cluster w/ tachometer 2 194
Turn signal indicator 1 194
Upshift indicator (if equipped) (1 each) 194
Warning lights Ð all 194
Maintenance and care
172

Aiming headlamps ....................173
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................62
description ...........................62,63
disposal ......................................63
driver air bag ............................64
indicator light ........................7,64
operation ...................................63
tone generator ..........................64
wearing safety belts .................64
Air cleaner filter .......................145
replacing ..................................146
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................19
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...93
noise ..........................................93
see also Brake ...........................93
warning light .............................94
Anti-theft system ........................45
arming the system ....................50
description ................................50
disarming a triggered system ..52
disarming an untriggered
system .......................................51
warning light ...............................9
Automatic transaxle ...................96
driving with ...............................96
fluid, adding ............................141
fluid, checking ........................140
Battery .......................................142
servicing ..................................143
Brakes ..........................................93
anti-lock .....................................93
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...............................9
fluid, checking and adding ....133
power braking ...........................93
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................160
halogen ....................................161
headlamps ...............................162high-mount brakelamp ...........164
rear lamps ..........164,165,167,168
specifications ..........................172
Cargo area shade ........................41
Changing a tire .........................114
Charging system warning light ....9
Child safety seats
and air bags ............................185
Childproof locks ..........................33
Cleaning your vehicle ...............175
built-in child seat ...................178
engine compartment ..............177
exterior ....................................177
instrument panel ....................177
plastic parts ............................176
safety belts ..............................178
washing ....................................175
waxing .....................................175
wheels ......................................176
wiper blades ............................178
Climate control system ..............17
air conditioning .........................19
air distribution dial ...................19
temperature dial .......................18
Clutch
fluid ..........................................134
Controls ...................15,31,36,39,40
steering column ........................25
Daytime running light system ...26
Defects, reporting .....................186
Disabled vehicle (see Towing) 123
Driving under special
conditions
towing a trailer .......................105
Emergencies, roadside .............107
Emission control system ...157,158
Engine .................................129,182
check engine warning light .......7
Engine block heater ...................91
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............136
low coolant warning light ........10
Index
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