1996 FORD ESCORT tow

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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]
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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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[IP32700(ALL)04/95]
Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
[IP32800(ALL)09/95]
Electronic radios have built-in clocks. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
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[IP36800(ALL)05/95]
Radio
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[IP36900(ALL)08/95]
For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to theElectronic Sound Systemschapter in
this Owner Guide.
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[IP37000(ALL)05/92]
Radio Antenna
[IP37050(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle's radio antenna is mounted on the
top of the windshield on the left (driver) side of
the vehicle.
[IP37100(ALL)08/95]
If your vehicle's radio antenna is mounted near
the top of the windshield on the left (driver)
side of the vehicle, the antenna can be extended
by pulling it upward away from its mounting
base. To retract the antenna push it in toward its
mounting base.
[IP37200(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: To receive the best reception, the
antenna must be fully extended. Some
wind noise is normal with the antenna
in the fully extended position. If the
antenna is not fully extended, the
result may be weak or noisy radio
reception.
[IP37300(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: The retractable radio antenna must be
pushed in prior to entering a car wash.
Failure to retract the antenna could
result in damage to the antenna,
antenna base, or vehicle.
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[IP37400(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP37450(ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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160 [SC01250(ALL)08/95]High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[SC01300(ALL)08/95]
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High beams and flashing the lamps
[SC01350(ALL)08/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
[SC01400(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the windhsield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC01450(ALL)08/95]
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Windshield wipers and washer
[SC01500(ALL)08/95]
To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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174 [FV10150(E )02/91]Rear Quarter Swing-out Windows (2-door
hatchback models only)
[FV10175(E )10/91]
The rear quarter swing-out windows may be
opened or closed by releasing the window latch.
[FV10185(E )02/91]
To open the window, pull the latch toward you
and push the window outward until the latch
snaps into the opened position.
[FV10190(E )12/89]
To close the window, pull the latch toward you,
then push it toward the rear of the car until it
snaps shut. Make sure the window is securely
closed.
[FV10195(E )12/89]
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The rear quarter swing-out window
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[FV11200(ALL)02/95]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
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[FV11300(ALL)03/95]
You can move the moon roof back to open the
glass panel, or you can tilt it up to ventilate the
vehicle.
[FV11400(ALL)07/94]
The roof console SLIDE switch is used to open
and close the moon roof. Press and hold the
switch until the desired position is reached. At
the fully closed position, the motor automatically
turns off.
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[FV16250(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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[FV23600(ALL)01/95]
Mirrors
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[FV23900(ALL)08/95]
You can tilt the mirror from day to night
position to reduce the glare from the headlamps
of vehicles behind you. Move the tab toward
you for the night position and away from you
for the day position.
[FV23950(ALL)06/93]
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The rearview mirror
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[FV38538(ALL)12/89]
Wagon
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[FV38539(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
[FV38541(ALL)09/89]
If you have a wagon, you have a sliding shade
that you can use to hide any cargo you have in
the rear storage area.
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[FV38542(ALL)03/91]
To install the shade:
[FV38543(ALL)03/93]
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The location of the mounting brackets
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[FV38544(ALL)05/90]
1. Position the shade in the mounting brackets
located behind the rear seat on each rear
trim panel.
[FV38546(ALL)02/94]
Connect the tethered safety clips as in the
previous illustration. The tongue end of the
shade should face the rear of your vehicle.
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[FV38548(ALL)03/93]
2. Grasp the end of the shade and pull it
toward you.
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[FV38558(ALL)05/91]
To rewind the shade:
[FV38560(ALL)06/94]
1. Remove the shade from its side mounting
brackets and take it out of your vehicle.
[FV38561(ALL)04/94]
To remove it from your vehicle, detach the
tethered mounting screws from the trim panels
and push one end of the tension rod toward the
opposite side of the vehicle until the shade can
be removed from the mounting clips.
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[FV38562(ALL)05/91]
2. Extend the shade fully. Make sure the
smooth grain side is facing you (see Figure
1).
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[FV38564(ALL)05/91]
3. Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube two
times in the direction shown in Figure 1.
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[FV38566(ALL)05/91]
4. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end
cap with each wrap.
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[FV38568(ALL)05/91]
5. Fold the edges of the vinyl toward the
center. Make sure the edges of the vinyl
clear the end cap slots (see Figure 2). Use
masking tape or a rubber band to hold the
vinyl on the left side of the roller tube.
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[FV38570(ALL)05/91]
6. While holding the vinyl and roller tube as
shown in Figure 2, push the right end cap
(marked with an ªRº) about 1/4 inch to
disengage the clutch.
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[FV38572(ALL)05/91]
7. Wind the shade 14 revolutions in the
direction shown in Figure 2. (The wind
direction is also marked on the end cap.)
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