high beam FORD ESCORT 2003 7.G Owners Manual

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
5
6
7
8
304080
90
100
110
120
10
20 406080100120
140
160
180km/h
0
000000
000! PBRAKE
Instrument Cluster
12

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Rotate forward to activate.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
OFF
OFF OFF
OFF
Lights
33

Function Trade Number
Front park/turn lamps 3157K
Foglamps (if equipped) 881
Headlamps-aero high and low beam 9007
Rear license plate lamps 168
High-mount brake lamp 921
Backup lamps 3156K
Brake lamps 3157K
Interior overhead lamp 12V/10W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
INTERIOR BULBS
Dome lamp
1. Remove the lamp lens by applying
pressure to both tabs at the top of
the lamp and pulling lens
downward.
2. Pull out the burned-out bulb and
install a new one.
3. Install the lamp lens by applying
pressure to both sides of the lamp
lens and popping the lamp lens up
on the assembly.
Map lamps
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position..
2. Open the hood and disconnect the headlamp wiring socket from the
in-line connector. This will make it easier to change the bulb.
OFF DOOR ON
Lights
38

choosing the right fuel ...........153
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................158
detergent in fuel .....................155
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................151, 153, 155
filter, specifications ........155, 169
fuel pump shut-off switch .....104
improving fuel economy ........155
octane rating ...................154, 172
quality ......................................154
running out of fuel .................155
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................151
Fuses ..................................105, 107
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............153
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................155
Gauges .........................................12
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .........................................99
definition ...................................99
driving with a heavy load ........99
location ......................................99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .........................................99
calculating .................................99
definition ...................................99
driving with a heavy load ........99
location ......................................99
H
Hazard flashers .........................104
Head restraints ...........................58
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ..................................34–36bulb specifications ....................37
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam.................................33
replacing bulbs .........................38
turning on and off ....................33
Heating
heater only system...................28
heating and air conditioning
system.......................................29
Hood ..........................................138
I
Ignition .................................84, 172
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..76
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................159
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................133
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................34
J
Jack ............................................110
positioning ...............................110
storage .....................................110
Jump-starting your vehicle ......114
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........84
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................37
Index
181