Check Coolant Light - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
After completing three (3) consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.

Check Coolant Light

This light indicates that the level of the engine
coolant is low and that you should add more
coolant. This light comes on when you turn the
ignition key to START and remains on for a few
seconds after the engine starts, then normally
goes out. See Engine coolant in the Index.
The check coolant light
If the CHECK COOLANT warning light stays
on, turn the ignition key to OFF and fill the
recovery bottle to the FULL HOT mark. If the
CHECK COOLANT warning light comes on and
stays on after the recovery bottle has been filled,
have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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