door lock FORD ESCORT 2003 7.G Owners Manual
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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High beams:Illuminates when the
high beamheadlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in the
normal range (between “H” and “C”).
If it enters the red section, the engine
is overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
THEFT
LOW
FUEL
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON CHECK
FUEL
CAP
ABS+ –MPH
205060 70FUEL
FILLEF
CH1
2 /RPMx1000
1234
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6
7
8
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90
100
110
120
10
20 406080100120
140
160
180km/h
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Instrument Cluster
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available fromyour dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press U to unlock all doors and L to
lock all doors.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
UL
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) fromwithin the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Your vehicle may have an all-door remote entry system or a driver’s door
only remote entry system.
The all-door remote entry system
allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
•armand disarmthe anti-theft
system. (For more information on
the anti-theft system, refer to
Anti-theft systemin this
chapter.)
•open the trunk.
•activate the panic alarm.
The driver’s door only entry systemallows you to:
•lock the driver’s door
•unlock the driver’s door only without a key.
•activate the panic alarm.
•open the trunk
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK
position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. With the all-door remote entry, press
and release again within
three seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the ON position. The dome lamp control must be set to the
DOORposition in order for the illuminated entry feature to operate.
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Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. On vehicles equipped with
the driver’s door only remote entry system, only the driver’s door will
lock.Note:the interior lamps will turn off.
2. On vehicles with the all-door remote entry, press
and release again
within three seconds to confirmthat all the doors are closed and locked.
Note:the doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the
headlamps will flash.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps.
This process will also activate the vehicle’s anti-theft system(if
equipped). For more information on arming the anti-theft system, refer
toAnti-theft systemin this chapter.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to ACC
or ON to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarmwill only operate when the ignition is in the OFF
position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your
remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle and
•other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
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4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 2 (ACC)
position and 3 (ON).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirmthat this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 2 (ACC) position (or wait twenty seconds)
after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
When activated, the anti-theft systemwill help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Activating the anti-theft system
Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position, remove the key and press
on the remote entry transmitter.
Identifying an activated system
While the systemis activating, theTHEFTindicator, located in the
instrument cluster, will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
indicator will flash, indicating the systemis activated.
If the systemis activated with the doors open, theTHEFTindicator will
remain illuminated until all the doors are closed, then illuminate for 30
seconds and begin flashing.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated systemwill:
•flash the parking lamps and theTHEFTindicator, and
•sound the horn.
The flashing parking lamps and the honking horn automatically shut off
after approximately three minutes, and will remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.
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Deactivating the anti-theft system
Deactivating an untriggered anti-theft system
You can deactivate an untriggered anti-theft systemalarmin the
following ways:
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.Note:Pressing the
trunk control will prevent the alarmfromsounding until the trunk is
closed again.
Note:Using the ignition key to unlock the doors or trunk will not disarm
the anti-theft system.
Deactivating a triggered anti-theft system
You can deactivate a triggered anti-theft systemalarmin the following
ways:
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.
•Press
on the remote entry transmitter.
•Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the 2 (ACC) or 3 (ON)
positions.
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
gearshift lever (automatic transaxle
only) and allows key removal. On
vehicles with a manual transaxle
push the key in while turning to
lock.
2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
DRL 10A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
HAZARD 15A Hazard flasher
ROOM 10A Engine controls, RAP system,
Radio, Shift lock, Courtesy lamps,
Starting system, Warning chime,
Instrument cluster
ENGINE 15A Electronic automatic transaxle,
Ignition system, Constant control
relay module (PCM relay)
RADIO 5A Power mirrors, Radio, RAP system
DOOR LOCK 30A Power door locks
HORN 15A Horn, Shift lock
AIR COND 15A A/C-heater, ABS
METER 10A Backup lamps, Engine coolant
level switch, Instrument cluster,
Rear window defrost, Shift lock,
Warning chime, Turn signal switch
(DRL) (DOOR LK)
STOP
HAZARD HORN
TAIL
ROOM(AIR COND) (SUN ROOF)
ENGINE METER(ASC)
RADIO
WIPER
–P. Window (C.B.)
(FOG) CIGAR
(AUDIO)
AIR BAGFUEL INJ
HEATER
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