ignition FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owners Manual
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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.
0000
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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
134
5
6
7
8RPM x 1000
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUEL
THEFTABS!PBRAKECHECK
COOLANT
LOW
FUEL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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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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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Illuminates when the ABS needs
service. The light will also briefly
illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to ON and the engine is off.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left hand or
right hand turn signal or the
hazard lamps are illuminated.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Anti-theft (if equipped)
Illuminates when the anti-theft
system is arming and flashes when
the anti-theft system is armed.
Charging
Illuminates when there is a
problem with the alternator or
charging system and the electrical
system requires service. The light
will also briefly illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to ON
and the engine is off.
Oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
is low, not the low oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. Stop the vehicle and
check the oil level as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle if
the light remains on. The light will
also briefly illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to ON and
the engine is off.
ABS
THEFT
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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
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Key-in-ignition warning chime
A warning chime sounds when the
key is left in the ignition and any
door is opened.
Headlamps-on warning chime
A warning chime sounds when the
headlamps are on, the ignition is
off, and a door is opened.
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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
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
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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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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.
MIRRORS
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 ONR L
OFF2INT
1 OFF MIST
HI LOOFFA/C
MAX
A/C
TUNE
SEEK
SCAN
EJ REW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
345
6
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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REMOTE ENTRY AND
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
²Sedan
²Wagon
Remote entry system (if
equipped)
The remote entry system is
available as a driver-door only or
as an all-door system. The remote
entry features only operate with
the ignition in the OFF position.
When the ignition is in ON or ACC,
the system is disarmed. If the
vehicle is left running and locked,
the system will not allow reentry
using the remote entry transmitter.
The operating range of the remote
entry system may be affected by
weather conditions (such as very
UN
LOCK
LOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press once to sound an alarm
(with either the driver-door only or
all-door system).
²Sedan
²Wagon
The parking lamps flash, the horn
sounds, and the illuminated entry
system turns on.
Press a second time to turn off the
alarm.
Illuminated entry
Interior lamps illuminate when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the
remote entry transmitter (if
equipped). The illuminated entry
function illuminates the interior
overhead lamp for approximately
20 seconds, until the key is
inserted into the ignition and
turned to ON, or until the LOCK
button is pressed on the remote
entry transmitter. The interior
overhead lamp must be set to the
DOOR position in order for the
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCKLOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
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