1996 FORD ESCORT lights

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[LG10355(ALL)05/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[LG10360(ALL)05/95]
When you push the turn signal lever up before
making a right turn, the right side arrow on the
instrument panel flashes.
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[LG10365(ALL)05/95]
When you push the turn signal lever down
before making a left turn, the left side arrow on
the instrument panel flashes.
[LG10370(ALL)08/93]
Usually, the turn signals turn off automatically
after you turn your vehicle. If the turn signal
continues to flash after you have made the turn,
pull the lever back to OFF.
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[LG10390(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
(If equipped)
[LG10400(ALL)03/95]
Your vehicle may have an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) feature. If it does, check the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) light each time
you start the engine. If it stays on longer than
six seconds, shut off the engine and restart. If it
stays on, that means the Anti-lock Brake feature
isn't working and should be serviced
immediately to restore the benefits of the
anti-lock brake feature. Normal braking is not
affected unless the brake warning light is also lit.
[LG10410(ALL)07/93]
The Anti-lock Brake System has self-check
capabilities. As described above, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light turns off, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
7 mph (11 km/h). The system turns on the ABS
pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. At
this time, a mechanical noise may be heard. This
is a normal part of the self-check feature. If a
malfunction is found during this check the
anti-lock light will come on.
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[LG20192(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG20193(ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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[LG20194(ALL)01/95]
2. Turn off the engine.
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[LG20195(ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.
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[LG20196(ALL)03/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine. (SeeEngine coolantin the
Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG20197(ALL)05/92]
5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.
If the engine continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
[LG20200(E )12/89]The Sport Cluster
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[LG20300(E )04/94]
The sport cluster has basically the same standard
warning lights and gauges as the standard
cluster, with the following additional features:
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[IP23600(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP23700(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23750(ALL)08/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license lamps, instrument panel lamps,
and tail lamps, twist the knob at the end of the
turn signal lever located to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP23920(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the parking lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps, license lamps,
and tail lamps, rotate the knob to the first
position.
[IP23930(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the headlamps in addition to the
other lamps, rotate the knob to the second
position.
[IP23950(ALL)03/95]
quarter page art:0070171-A
The lever for the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps
[IP25400(ALL)12/89]
To change your headlamps from low to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you
until it latches, and release.
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[IP25600(ALL)03/93]
For more information about how the high beam
headlamps work, seeSteering column controlsin
the Index.
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP25720(E )10/91]
The fog lamps switch is located to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. The fog
lamps will operate only when the low beam
headlamps are on.
[IP25730(E )09/95]
half page art:0070196-C
Fog lamp switch
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[IP25735(ALL)08/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25740(ALL)08/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP29800(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[IP29900(ALL)09/89]
You can brighten or dim the lights in the
instrument panel.
[IP29910(ALL)12/89]
To do this, turn the instrument panel dimmer
thumbwheel located on the instrument panel to
the left of the turn signal lever.
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[AS36200(ALL)08/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(ALL)08/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)08/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)08/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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[AS36600(ALL)08/95]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS36800(ALL)08/95]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune to each of these
frequencies using manual tune and no fine
tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use
other frequencies.
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[AS36900(ALL)08/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a
ªrounded-offº frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE00380(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
[RE00390(ALL)01/92]
Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights or any electrical equipment on after you
turn the engine off. If this happens, you may be
able to jump-start from a booster battery to start
your vehicle.
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[RE00400(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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[RE00500(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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[RE00600(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[RE00700(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[RE00710(ALL)07/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[RE00900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid damage or injury, follow these
directions in the order they are given. If
in doubt, call for road service.
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[RE01000(ALL)03/95]
Preparing Your Vehicle
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[RE01100(ALL)03/95]
1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so
you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
You will damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if
you connect them to a 24-volt power supply
(either two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt generator set).
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[RE01200(ALL)03/95]
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
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[RE01300(ALL)04/95]
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[RE01400(ALL)03/95]
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
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[RE01600(ALL)02/95]
5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.
Turning on the fan helps protect the
electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both
vehicles to prevent possible damage to either
vehicle's electrical systems.
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[SV37500(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV37600(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[SV37700(ALL)01/95]
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headlamps
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[SV37750(ALL)02/95]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[SV37800(ALL)01/95]
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tail lamps
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[SV37900(ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
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[SV38000(ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
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[SV38100(ALL)01/95]
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turn signals
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[SV38200(ALL)01/95]
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side markers
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[SV38300(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
[SV38325(E )08/95]
q
fog lamps (if equipped)
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[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
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[SV38600(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[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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