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Ford Escort Manual

Ford Escort Manual (388 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introductory Information
4
Safety Restraints
11
Starting Your Escort
106
- Removing the Key from the Ignition
  108
- Starting Your Vehicle
  109
- Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
  109
- Fuel-Injected Engines
  109
- Starting Your Engine
  110
- Warning Lights and Gauges
  110
- For a Cold/Warm Engine
  111
- If the Engine Does Not Start after Two Attempts
  112
- Using the Engine Block Heater
  113
- If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start after a Collision
  114
- The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  114
- Location of the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  115
- Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
  116
- Standard Cluster
  118
Warning Lights and Gauges
118
- Indicator Lights and Chimes
  120
- Safety Belt Warning Light/Chime
  120
- Brake Warning Light
  121
- The Brake System and Parking Brake Light
  122
- Charging System Light
  122
- Upshift Indicator Light
  123
- High Beam Light
  123
- Liftgate Ajar Light
  124
- Chime for Headlamps on
  124
- Air Bag Readiness Light
  124
- Check Engine Warning Light
  125
- Check Coolant Light
  127
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
  128
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
  128
- Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
  129
- Fuel Gauge
  130
- Speedometer
  130
- Trip Odometer
  130
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  131
- The Sport Cluster
  132
- Tachometer
  134
Instrument Panel Controls
135
- Instrument Panel-Typical Equipment Shown
  136
- The Climate Control Systems
  137
- Comfort Tips
  139
- Setting the Climate Controls for Cold Weather Defrosting
  140
- Defrosting/Defogging Tips
  140
- Setting the Climate Controls for Warm Weather Defogging
  141
- Heating Only System (Without Airconditioning)
  142
- Turning on the Heat
  142
- Heating and Defrosting at the same Time
  143
- Ventilating Your Vehicle with Outside Air
  144
- Bi-Level Operation
  144
- Tips for Controlling the Temperature in Your Vehicle
  145
- Heating and Air Conditioning System
  146
- To Defrost the Windshield and Side Windows
  147
- Turning on the Air Conditioning
  147
- Cooling Your Vehicle with Outside Air
  148
- To Ventilate Your Vehicle Using the Vents:
  149
- Rear Window Defroster
  150
- The Button that Controls the Rear Window Defroster
  150
- The Interior and Exterior Lights
  151
- Turning on the Exterior Lights
  151
- The Lever for the Headlamps, Parking Lamps and Tail Lamps
  151
- Daytime Running Light System
  152
- Fog Lamp Switch
  153
- Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
  153
- Lighting up the Interior and Instrument Panel
  153
- Interior Lamps
  154
- Dome/Map/Reading Lamps
  154
- The Courtesy and Map Lamps
  154
- Cleaning the Interior Lamps
  155
- High-Mount Brakelamp
  155
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer (Available on Wagons Only)
  156
- Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
  157
- Radio Antenna
  157
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
  158
- The Turn Signal Lever
  159
- Turn Signal Operation
  159
Steering Column Controls
159
- High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
  160
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
  160
- Using the Hazard Flasher Switch
  162
- Horn
  163
- Tilt Steering Column
  163
- The Lever to Tilt the Steering Column
  164
- Speed Control
  164
- The Speed Control Switches on the Steering Wheel
  165
- To Set the Speed Control
  165
- To Turn off the Speed Control or to Reset Speed
  167
- To Cancel Speed Control and then Resume a Set Speed
  168
- The Outside and Inside of Doors
  169
Features
169
- Power Door Locks
  170
- Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors (4-Door and Wagon Models)
  170
- The Child Lock Lever
  171
- Operating the Windows Manually
  172
- The Inside of the Door
  172
- Using the Power Windows
  173
- Moon Roof
  174
- The Rear Quarter Swing-Out Window
  174
- Rear Quarter Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Hatchback Models Only)
  174
- The Moon Roof Controls
  175
- What to Do if the Moon Roof will Not Operate
  176
- Manually Operating the Moon Roof with the Handle
  176
- Seats
  177
- The Adjusting Head Restraint
  177
- To Recline the Seatback
  180
- To Gain Access to the Rear Seat on the Driver or Passenger Side
  181
- Fold-Down Rear Seats
  182
- Cleaning the Seats
  183
- Leather and Vinyl
  183
- Fabric
  183
- The Rearview Mirror
  184
- The Electric Remote Control Mirror Switch
  185
- Electric Remote Control Mirrors
  185
- Side View Mirrors
  185
- Cupholder and Tray
  187
- Using the Remote Control for the Trunk or Hatchback
  188
- The Remote Control Trunk Release
  188
- Cargo Area Cover
  189
- The Lift Cords on the Hatchback
  189
- To Remove the Luggage Compartment Cover
  190
- The Cargo Cover Push Pins and Hinge Pins
  190
- Wagon
  192
- Sliding Shade
  192
- The Location of the Mounting Brackets
  192
- The Shade
  193
- To Rewind the Shade
  194
- Loading the Luggage Rack
  196
- Electronic Sound System
  197
- Compact Disc Radio
  197
- Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD Player
  198
- How to Adjust the Volume
  198
- Selecting the am or FM Frequency Band
  198
- How to Tune Radio Stations
  199
- Using the “SCAN/TUNE” Button to Scan Radio Stations
  200
- Setting the Station Memory Preset Buttons
  200
- Using the Automatic Memory Load Feature
  201
- Increasing or Decreasing Bass Response
  202
- Increasing or Decreasing Treble Response
  202
- Adjusting Speaker Balance
  202
- Clock Operation
  203
- Adjusting Speaker Fader
  203
- Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player
  204
- How to Insert a Disc and Begin Play
  205
- How to Stop and Restart the CD Player
  205
- How to Fast Forward or Reverse Your CD Player
  206
- Using the “SEEK” Feature
  206
- Using the “SCAN” Function
  207
- Special Features of Your CD Player
  207
- Compression
  207
- Automatic Disc Storage
  207
- How to Eject the Disc
  208
- Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player
  209
- Electronic Stereo Radio
  211
- Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette
  212
- How to Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Radio)
  213
- Electronic Stereo and Stereo Cassette Radios
  213
- How to Turn the Radio on and Adjust the Volume
  213
- Using the Controls on Your New Radio
  213
- How to Tune Radio Stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)
  214
- Adjusting the Tone Balance and Speaker Output of Your Radio
  216
- Speaker Features and Operation
  216
- Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
  217
- How to Insert a Tape
  217
- How to Locate a Desired Track on the Tape
  217
- How to Eject the Tape
  218
- Using the Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature
  218
- How to View the Clock Mode
  218
- How to Set the Clock
  218
- Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
  219
- Common Radio Reception Conditions
  220
- All about Radio Frequencies
  221
- Important Warranty and Service Information
  222
- Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle
  223
Driving Your Escort
223
- Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
  224
- Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift
  224
- Shift-Lock Override
  225
- Driving
  226
- When to Use J (Overdrive)
  226
- When to Use D (Drive)
  227
- When to Use L (Low)
  227
- Reverse
  227
- Neutral
  227
- Parking
  228
- Driving with a Manual Transaxle
  229
- Using the Clutch
  229
- Shifting the Gears
  229
- Backing up
  229
- Upshifting
  230
- For Cruising, You Should Upshift at the Following Speeds
  231
- Downshifting
  231
- Steering Your Vehicle
  232
- Applying the Brakes
  232
- Anti-Lock Brake System
  233
- Parking Brake
  235
- Driving under Special Conditions
  237
- Tips for Safe Driving
  237
- Driving in Bad Weather
  238
- Slippery Roads
  238
- High Water
  239
- Driving with a Heavy Load
  240
- Towing Behind Another Vehicle-Recreational Vehicle
  240
- Trailer Towing
  241
- Limiting Your Vehicle's Load
  241
- Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
  243
Roadside Emergencies
243
- Preparing Your Vehicle
  244
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  245
- The Battery with Jumper Cables (1.8 L Engine)
  246
- The Battery with Jumper Cables (1.9 L Engine)
  247
- Removing Jumper Cables
  248
- Jump-Starting
  248
- Changing a Tire
  249
- The Temporary Spare Tire
  249
- Spare Tire Location
  250
- Preparing to Change the Tire
  251
- Removing and Replacing the Tire
  251
- The Location for the Jack (Left Rear Trim Panel Shown)
  252
- The Lug Nuts on the Wheel
  254
- Replacing Optional Wheel Covers
  255
- Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts
  255
- Removing the Anti-Theft Lug Nut
  256
- Reinstalling the Anti-Theft Lug Nut
  256
- Towing Your Vehicle
  257
- Towing Your Vehicle on a Flatbed Truck
  258
Customer Assistance
259
- How to Use Roadside Assistance
  260
- If You Have a Service Problem
  260
- The Dispute Settlement Board
  262
- How Does the Board Work?
  264
- How Do You Contact the Board?
  265
- What Is the Review Process?
  265
Reporting Safety Defects
266
Getting Help Outside the U.S. and Canada
269
Accessories
271
Escort Owner Manual Order Form
275
Servicing Your Escort
278
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  279
- Working with the Engine off
  280
- Opening the Hood
  281
- Working with the Engine on
  281
- The Hood Release Handle, Auxiliary Latch, and the Hood Prop Rod
  282
- Engine Compartment
  283
- The 1.9 L Engine
  284
- The 1.8 L Engine
  285
- Cleaning the Engine
  286
- Filling the Fuel Tank
  286
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  288
- Octane Recommendations
  288
- Fuel Quality
  289
- Gasolines for Clean Air
  289
- Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels
  290
- Running out of Fuel
  291
- Fuel Economy
  291
- Improving Fuel Economy
  292
- To Calculate Fuel Economy
  292
- Comparisons with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
  292
- Engine Oil Recommendations
  293
- Checking and Adding Engine Oil
  294
- Engine Oil Dipstick (1.9L/1.8L Engine)
  295
- Adding Engine Oil
  295
- Checking the Engine Coolant
  296
- The Engine Coolant Reservoir
  297
- Adding Engine Coolant
  298
- Checking Hoses
  300
- Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers
  300
- Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
  301
- Wiper Blades
  301
- Wiper Arm Pivot Points
  302
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  303
- Tires
  305
- Tire Rotation
  306
- Replacing the Tires
  307
- A Worn-Out Tire
  307
- Wheel and Tire Matching
  308
- Information about Tire Quality Grades
  308
- Treadwear
  309
- Traction a B C
  309
- Temperature a B C
  309
- Snow Tires and Chains
  310
- Cleaning the Wheels
  311
- Battery
  312
- Help Us Protect Our Environment
  313
- Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  314
- Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
  315
- Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  315
- Manual Transaxle Fluid
  316
- Brake Fluid
  316
- Brake Fluid Master Cylinder Reservoir
  317
- Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
  318
- Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit Breakers
  319
- The Instrument Panel Fuse Panel
  320
- Inside of the Instrument Fuse Panel Cover
  321
- The Instrument Panel Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  322
- Engine Compartment Fuse Panel (1.8 Liter)
  325
- Engine Compartment Fuse Panel (1.9 Liter)
  326
- The Engine Compartment Fuse Panel Charts
  327
- Color Coding for Fuses
  330
- The Circuit Breaker Chart
  331
- Lights and Bulb Replacement
  332
- Removing the Headlamp Bulb
  333
- Location of the Headlamp Bulb
  333
- Installing the Headlamp Bulb
  334
- High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
  335
- Removing the Brakelamp Bulb
  335
- Location of the High-Mount Brakelamp
  335
- Installing the Brakelamp Bulb
  335
- Replacing the Brakelamp on a Luggage Compartment with Spoiler
  336
- Location of the High-Mount Brakelamp on Spoiler
  336
- Replacing a Brakelamp Mounted on the Package Tray in the Rear Window
  337
- Location of the High-Mount Brakelamp in Rear Window
  337
- Bulb Specifications
  338
- Emission Control System
  339
- Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
  342
- OBD II Drive Cycle (1.9L Engine Only)
  342
- Refill Capacities
  344
- Motorcraft Parts
  346
- Lubricant Specifications
  347
- Vehicle Storage
  349
- Maintenance Tips
  349
- Front Exterior View-2-Door
  352
- Front Exterior View-4-Door
  354
- Front Exterior View-Wagon
  355
- Front Exterior View-4-Door Hatchback
  356
- Rear Exterior View-2-Door
  357
- Rear Exterior View-4-Door
  358
- Rear Exterior View-Wagon
  359
- Rear Exterior View-4-Door Hatchback
  360
- Entrance View
  361
- Driver's Door
  362
- Instrument Panel
  363
- Instrument Panel-Sport
  364
- Instrument Cluster
  365
- Hatchback
  366
- Liftgate
  367
- Engine Compartment-1.8L
  368
- Engine Compartment-1.9L
  369
Index
370
Service Station Information
387

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