light FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owners Manual

MIRRORS
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OFF2INT
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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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Instrumentation
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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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SERVICE
ENGINE
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FUEL
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COOLANT
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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
Instrumentation
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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
Instrumentation
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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
Instrumentation
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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

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ACC
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OFFINT
1 OFF MIST
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
TUNE
DISCS

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RESET
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ACC
SET XXXX XXXOFF2INT
1 OFF MIST
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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.
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CTUNE
DISCS

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SET XXXX XXXOFF
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CTUNE
DISCS

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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:
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CTUNE
DISCS

SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
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BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
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ACC
SET XXXX XXXOFF
OFF
HI LO*A/C*MAX
A/C
OFF
HI LO*A/C*MAX
A/C
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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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