1996 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

185 %
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[FV24800(ALL)05/95]
Side View Mirrors
[FV24850(ALL)11/93]
The standard side mirror is manually adjusted
by using the remote lever.
[FV24875(ALL)03/93]
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The side view mirror
[FV24900(ALL)06/93]
Electric Remote Control Mirrors
(If equipped)
[FV24925(ALL)04/94]
If your vehicle has dual electric remote control
mirrors, you can control both side view mirrors
with one switch. The ignition key must be in the
ACC or ON position to operate the electric
remote control mirror switch.
[FV24960(ALL)04/94]
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The electric remote control mirror switch
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186 [FV24975(ALL)08/95]To adjust the driver-side mirror, set the mirror
selection switch to the L position. To adjust the
passenger-side mirror, set the selection switch to
the R position.
[FV25025(ALL)03/91]
After you choose the mirror you want to adjust,
you can move the mirror in any of four
directions. Move the knob in the direction you
would like the mirror to move. After completing
adjustment, move the switch to the center
position to avoid moving the mirror by mistake.
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[FV25700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The side view mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther away
than they actually are.
[FV27280(ALL)06/95]
Do not clean the plastic housing of any rearview
mirror with fuel or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.
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187
[FV31050(ALL)08/95]
Cupholder and Tray (If equipped)
[FV31060(ALL)04/94]
Your vehicle may have a removable cupholder
and storage tray for your convenience.
[FV31062(ALL)04/94]
If you have the removable cupholders and
storage tray, they can be washed in a
dishwasher.
[FV31070(ALL)07/93]
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The cupholder and tray
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[FV31085(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
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188
[FV33210(ALL)03/95]
Hatchback or Trunk
[FV33245(ALL)06/94]
Using the Remote Control for the Trunk or
Hatchback (If equipped)
[FV33250(ALL)06/94]
Your vehicle may have a remote control release
that allows you to open the trunk or hatchback
from inside your vehicle. To release the trunk or
hatchback, pull up on the release lever located
on the floor between the driver's seat and the
door.
[FV33255(ALL)09/95]
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The remote control trunk release
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189
[FV38502(E )12/89]
Cargo Area Cover
[FV38503(E )12/89]
This removable cover hides cargo in the luggage
compartment. The cover lifts automatically when
you open the hatchback.
[FV38505(E )06/94]
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The lift cords on the hatchback
[FV38510(E )04/94]
RWARNING
Do not place any items on the cargo area
cover. They may make it difficult to see
out the window, or they could be
dangerous if they strike any occupants of
the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or
collision.
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190
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[FV38512(E )11/91]
To remove the luggage compartment cover:
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[FV38514(E )12/89]
1. Raise the hatchback to the fully open
position.
[FV38516(E )07/93]
2. From the outside of your vehicle, unhook
the looped end of the nylon lift cords from
the pins in the hatchback.
[FV38519(E )12/91]
3. Grasp the rear of the cargo cover and hold
the cover at a 30-degree angle before sliding
it out of the mounting clips.
[FV38521(E )06/94]
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The cargo cover push pins and hinge pins
[FV38522(E )07/93]
4. Remove the cargo cover from your vehicle.
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191 [FV38524(E )09/93]
RWARNING
The cover may cause injury in a sudden
stop or accident if it is not securely
installed. Therefore, the cover should
either be securely installed or removed
from the vehicle. To be securely installed,
the cover must be attached to the brackets
and the two cords must be fastened.
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[FV38526(E )11/91]
To install the luggage compartment cover:
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[FV38528(E )12/89]
1. Raise the hatchback to the fully open
position.
[FV38531(E )09/93]
2. Place the cargo cover on the rear trim panels
so that the hinge pins rest in front of the
mounting clips behind the seatback.
[FV38533(E )03/91]
3. Push the hinge pins into the mounting clips
on the rear trim panel.
[FV38534(E )12/89]
4. Connect the cord loops to the pins in the
sides of the hatchback.
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[FV38536(E )12/89]
5. Close the hatchback.
[FV38537(E )12/89]
RWARNING
To prevent the possibility of injuries, the
fasteners for the cargo area cover must be
properly attached to the mounting clips on
the rear trim panels.
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192
[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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