1996 FORD ESCORT lock

378 Index
Fuel cap
removing............... 287
replacing............... 288
Fuel filler door
remote release............ 287
Fuel filter, specifications......... 347
Fuel gauge............... 129
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 113
starting after a collision........ 113
Fuses
checking and replacing........ 320
circuit breakers............ 332
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 287
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 292
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 287
Gauges
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 130
fuel gauge.............. 129
odometer............... 129
speedometer............. 129
tachometer.............. 133
trip odometer............. 129
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 241
definition............... 240
driving with a heavy load....... 240
location............... 240
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 223
downshifting............. 231
locking the gearshift.......... 105
positions.............224, 229
shifting the gears.........224, 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 241
definition............... 240
driving with a heavy load....... 240
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J
Jack
operation............... 251
positioning.............. 251
storage................ 250
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 243
disconnecting cables.......... 248
K
Keys
positions of the ignition........ 105
removing from the ignition...... 107
stuck in lock position.......105, 107
L
Lamps
checking............... 333
daytime running light system..... 152
dome lamps............. 154
hazard flashers............ 162
headlamps.............. 151
instrument panel, dimming...... 153
interior lamps............. 153
replacing bulbs............ 333
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 159
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................ 123
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 127
charging system............ 121
check engine............. 124
engine oil pressure.......... 128
hazard warning light......... 162
high beam.............. 122
turn signal indicator........127, 159
Load limits
GAWR................ 240
GVWR................ 240
trailer towing............. 241
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382 Index
Overdrive................ 226
Overseas offices............. 269
P
Parking brake
operation............... 235
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 347
PCV valve, specifications......... 347
Power door locks............ 170
Power features
door locks.............. 170
mirrors................ 184
moon roof.............. 174
windows............... 172
Power steering
dipstick............... 319
driving with power steering...... 232
fluid, checking and adding....... 319
fluid, refill capacity.......... 345
fluid, specifications.......... 348
Prop rod, hood............. 282
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 197
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 349
Rear window.............. 172
washer reservoir........... 301
Refill capacities for fluids........ 345
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 58
head................. 177
infant................. 58
Roadside assistance........... 259
Roadside emergencies.......... 243
Rotating the tires............ 307
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S
Safe driving tips............ 237
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 240
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 291
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor).......... 25,30,34
cleaning the safety belts......... 50
extension assembly........... 49
for adults............... 9
for children.............. 58
for infants............... 59
head................. 177
lap and shoulder belts......... 9
maintenance.............. 49
proper use............... 9
replacement.............. 49
untwisting or unjamming the
safety belt.............. 41
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 52
automatic locking mode
(retractor).............. 25
in center rear seat........... 86
in front seat.............. 68
in front seat (Canadian 2-door vehicles) . . 63
in rear outboard seat.......... 80
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats.................. 177
child safety seats............ 60
cleaning upholstery.......... 183
head restraints............ 177
Serial number (VIN)........... 267
Service concerns............ 260
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 280
servicing when you tow........ 257
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Shift positions (see Gearshift).....224, 229
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 9
Side mirrors.............. 185
adjusting............... 185
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 174
Snow tires and chains.......... 311
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 249
conventional spare.......... 250
finding the spare........... 250
removing the spare tire........ 250
storing the flat tire.......... 250
temporary spare........... 249
Spark plugs, specifications........ 347
Special driving conditions........ 237
Specification chart, lubricants....... 348
Speedometer.............. 129
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 108
starting a cold engine......... 110
starting after a collision........ 113
starting a warm engine........ 110
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 243
Steering, power............. 232
Steering wheel
horn................. 163
locking................ 105
speed controls............ 164
Storing your vehicle........... 350
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 174
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . . 123
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 50
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