1996 FORD ESCORT headlamp

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[SV37500(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
*
[SV37600(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
*
[SV37700(ALL)01/95]
q
headlamps
*
[SV37750(ALL)02/95]
q
high-mount brakelamp
*
[SV37800(ALL)01/95]
q
tail lamps
*
[SV37900(ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
*
[SV38000(ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
*
[SV38100(ALL)01/95]
q
turn signals
*
[SV38200(ALL)01/95]
q
side markers
*
[SV38300(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
[SV38325(E )08/95]
q
fog lamps (if equipped)
%*
[SV38400(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[SV38500(ALL)01/95]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
*
[SV38600(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
*
[SV38700(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[SV38800(ALL)03/95]
Headlamp Bulb
*
[SV38900(ALL)01/95]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
*
[SV39000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
*
[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
*
[SV39300(ALL)03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV39400(ALL)05/95]
1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
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[SV39500(ALL)02/95]
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
[SV39550(ALL)09/89]
one third page art:0000831-A
Location of the headlamp bulb
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[SV39801(ALL)02/95]
3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by pulling the connector.
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[SV40001(ALL)02/95]
4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it
counterclockwise (when viewed from the
rear) about an eighth of a turn to free it
from the bulb socket, and by sliding the ring
off the plastic base. Keep the ring. It is to be
used again to retain the new bulb.
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[SV40300(ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV40400(ALL)02/95]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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[SV40500(ALL)08/95]
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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[SV40600(ALL)02/95]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[SV40625(ALL)09/89]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed bulbs,
you should not need to align it again.
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Index 371
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)...... 127
Accessory position on the ignition.... 106
Additives, engine oil.......... 294
Air bag Supplemental
Restraint System
and child safety seats.......... 52
description............... 50
disposal................ 57
driver air bag............. 50
indicator light............ 123
operation............... 53
passenger air bag............ 50
proper seating............. 51
service and information labels...... 57
tone generator............. 56
wearing safety belts........... 50
Air cleaner filter
location............... 285
specifications............. 347
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 157, 220
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 297
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 233
warning light............. 127
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 255
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 197
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 152
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Index 373
Bulbs, replacing............. 333
halogen............... 334
headlamps.............. 334
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 267
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 268
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 345
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 115
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 60
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 212, 217
Catalytic converter........... 340
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 204
Chains, tires.............. 311
Changing a tire............. 249
Charging system warning light...... 121
Child safety restraints........... 58
Child safety seats............. 60
and air bags............ 52,60
automatic locking mode
(retractor).............. 68
in front seat.............. 68
in rear outboard seat.......... 80
in rear seat............... 80
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 332
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 208
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment......... 287
exterior................ 6
exterior lamps............ 153
fabric................ 183
headlamps.............. 153
instrument panel.......... 7,137
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Index 379
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
(continued)
location............... 240
H
Hazard flashers............. 162
Headlamps
aiming................ 333
checking alignment.......... 333
cleaning............... 153
daytime running lights........ 152
replacing bulbs............ 333
turning on and off.......... 151
Head restraints............. 177
High beams
indicator light............ 122
operation.............. 151
Hood
latch location............. 282
lubrication specifications........ 348
release lever............. 282
working under the hood....... 280
Horn.................. 163
Hoses, checking............. 301
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 267
Idle, relearning...........248, 280
Ignition
positions of the ignition........ 105
removing the key........... 107
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . 119
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 58
Instrument cluster............ 117
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 158
lighting up panel and interior..... 153
location of components........ 135
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380 Index
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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