tow FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owners Manual

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
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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
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SEEK
TUNE
SCAN
EJ REW FF
BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
FM
–+1
SIDE 1-22
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SIDE 1-2VOL–
PUSH ONLMIRRORR0000000002030405060
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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
OFF
HI LO*A/C*MAX
A/C
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Windshield wipers and washer
Wipers
Rotate the windshield wiper switch
to the desired interval position.
Push up and release to wipe the
windshield only once. Pull down to
select the wipers on continuously.
Washer
Pull toward you for windshield
washer fluid operation.
Rear window wipers and
washer (if equipped)
Wipers
For rear operation, rotate the rear
window wiper and washer switch
to the desired position. Select:
ON Rear wiper on
OFF Rear wiper and washer off
Washer
For rear window washer fluid
operation, pull toward you. Select:
To p
Rear washer on
Bottom
Brief rear wiper
and washer operation (for quick
cleaning).
PULL INT
2INT
1 OFF MIST
PULL INT
2INT
1 OFF MIST
PULL INT
2INT
1 OFF MIST
ON
OFF
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1. Remove the shade from the
mounting brackets by detaching
the safety clip and pressure fit
plastic knobs from either side of
the shade. Extend the shade fully
with the smooth grain facing you.
2. Wrap the vinyl around the tube
twice by twisting the tube away
from you. Tuck the edges of the
vinyl inside the end cap with each
wrap.
3. Fold the vinyl toward the center,
making sure the edges clear the
end cap slots. Use tape or a rubber
band to hold the vinyl on the left
side of the tube.
4. Push in the right end cap
(marked R) about 6 mm (1/4 inch)
to disengage the clutch and hold in
while turning the tube toward you
fourteen times.
5. Let go of the right end cap and
unfold the vinyl. Place the vinyl
into the end cap slots.
6. Place the shade back in the
vehicle.
To avoid possible injury
during a sudden stop or
collision, the cover should be
attached to the brackets when
not in use.
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Fuel pump shut-off switch
The fuel pump shut-off switch
stops the fuel pump when the
vehicle has been involved in a
collision or substantial jolt. If the
vehicle does not start, it is possible
that the fuel pump shut-off switch
needs to be reset.
If you see or smell fuel, do
not reset the switch or try
to start your vehicle. Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department
or a towing service.
The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the rear passenger side
of your vehicle. With the sedan
model, a label marks its location.
Press the button on the switch to
reset the fuel pump:
²Sedan
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cold temperatures) or structures
around the vehicle (buildings,
other vehicles, radio and TV
towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 10
meters (33 ft) away from your
vehicle.
Unlocking the doors and wagon
liftgate
Driver-door only system
²Press once to unlock the driver
side door.
²Press again within five seconds
to unlock the wagon liftgate (if
equipped)
²Sedan
²Wagon
All-door system
²Press once to unlock the driver
side door.
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCKLOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
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Head restraints
Push the release button to lower
the head restraint
To raise the head restraint, pull
without pushing the release
button.
REAR SEATS
Stow the built-in child seat (if
equipped) in order to fold the rear
seatback down. Refer toBuilt-in
child seatin this chapter for more
information.
Push the seatback back to a raised
position and latch for normal
seating.
The full rear seat bench is shown.
The split-folding rear seat (if
equipped) operates in a similar
manner.
Press to unlock the seatback:
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7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle
and pull up on the shoulder belt
while pushing down on the child
seat to tighten the belt as much as
possible.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract
to remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side
to side and forward and back to
make sure the seat is securely held
in place.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the
retractor is in the automatic
locking mode (you should not be
able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle
the belt and repeat steps two
through nine.
²Check to make sure the child
seat is properly secured before
each use.
Installing child safety seats in
the rear center seating position
1. Tip the tongue and pull to
lengthen the lap belt.
2. Place the child safety seat in the
center seating position.
3. Route the lap belt through the
child safety seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's
instructions.
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2. Press the release button on the
buckle.
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the
child's shoulders and remove the
child.
4. Return the child seat cushion to
the stowed (upright) position.
5. Ensure the shoulder belts are in
the center of the built-in child
seatback and connect the cushion
retention clip.
6. Fold the child seat into the
seatback and tuck the top of the
child seat under the rear seat flap.
7. Press firmly on the center of the
built-in child seat to ensure it is
stowed properly.
When not in use, the built-in child
seat can be stowed so that the rear
center seat position may be used
or the rear seatback can be folded
down.
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²GAWR (Gross axle weight
rating)Ð carrying capacity for
each axle system (front and
rear). This amount is specific to
each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver's door pillar.
Payload = Gross vehicle weight
rating - Base curb weight
To obtain correct weights, try
taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station
for trucks.
Do not use replacement tires with
lower weight capacities than the
originals because they may lower
the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limitations. (Replacement tires
with a higher weight limit than the
originals do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations.)
If the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
exceeded, your vehicle may be
damaged or you may lose control
and cause injury.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is capable of towing a
trailer up to 454 kg (1000 lb) gross
trailer weight with a maximum
tongue load of 45 kg (100 lb). The
trailer should have 18.6 m
2(20 ft2)
or less frontal area.
Do not exceed the maximum loads
stated on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. For load
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