1996 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

153 [IP25710(E )08/95]
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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154 [IP29915(ALL)03/95]Interior Lamps
[IP29920(ALL)07/93]
Your vehicle has an interior lamp for your
convenience. You can set it to automatically turn
on whenever a door is open, or you can set it to
stay on or off.
[IP29930(ALL)08/93]
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The courtesy lamps on the overhead lamp dome
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[IP30900(ALL)02/95]
Dome/Map/Reading Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP31000(ALL)01/94]
Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the
passenger and one for the driver.
[IP31050(ALL)10/89]
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The courtesy and map lamps
[IP31500(ALL)02/94]
To turn on the map lamps, push the switches
next to each lamp. If your vehicle is equipped
with a moon roof, you will have a different style
of map lamps. Refer toMoon roofin the Index.
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[IP31550(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP31560(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
[IP31750(ALL)02/95]
High-Mount Brakelamp
[IP32000(ALL)06/93]
Your vehicle is equipped with a high-mount
brakelamp. The high-mount brakelamp
illuminates whenever you apply the brakes.
[IP32410(E )12/89]
On 4-door hatchback, 2-door hatchback and
wagon models, the high-mount brakelamp is
mounted on the liftgate at the base of the rear
window.
[IP32450(E )12/91]
On the 4-door LX model, the high-mount
brakelamp is mounted on the base of the rear
window.
[IP32500(E )04/94]
On the Sport and GT, the high-mount brakelamp
is located between the spoiler and the trunk lid.
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[IP32600(ALL)06/93]
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
(Available on wagons only)
[IP32630(ALL)09/95]
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To use the rear window wiper, push the right
side of the rear window wiper and washer
switch. Push the left side of the switch to turn
the rear window wiper off. To wash the rear
window, push in the button marked WASH.
Windshield washer fluid will stream onto the
rear window.
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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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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00400(ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00500(ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600(ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00700(ALL)07/94]
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operate the turn signals
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[SC00800(ALL)01/95]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(ALL)05/95]
q
flash the lamps
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[SC01100(ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
[SC01150(ALL)08/95]
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Turn signal operation
[SC01200(ALL)08/95]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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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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