Ford Escort 1997 Owner's Manual page 88

Starting
4. Turn the key to the ON position
(without turning the key to
START). Make sure the following
lights illuminate briefly. If a light
fails to illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
If the driver's safety belt is
fastened, the
illuminate.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
After completing the steps under
Preparing to start the vehicle:
1. Turn the key to START and
release. Do not press the
accelerator.
• The key will return to the ON
position.
2. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
88
light does not
SERVICE
ENGINE
LOW SOON
FUEL
0
80
120
90
140
100
160
1 10
180
200
120
ON
II
ON
II
5
40
80
60
30
40
20
20
10
MP
km/
ABS
CHECK
COOLANT
THEFT