1996 FORD ESCORT battery

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[SV33500(ALL)07/95]
Fuses
[SV33550(ALL)08/95]
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse. If a fuse blows, all the parts
of your vehicle that use the fuse will not work.
[SV33555(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle has two fuse panels. The interior
fuse panel is below the instrument panel in front
of the driver's door. The main panel is under
the hood behind the battery.
[SV33569(ALL)06/93]
The instrument panel fuse panel
[SV33570(ALL)08/95]
half page art:0000830-A
Fuse panel under instrument panel
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343 %
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[SV42405(ALL)07/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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[SV42410(ALL)07/95]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
[SV42415(ALL)09/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle (1.9L Engine only)
[SV42416(ALL)08/95]
The following steps must be run in the order
shown. If any steps are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps.
[SV42417(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Always drive vehicle in a safe manner
according to traffic conditions and obey
all traffic laws.
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352 %
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[SV45700(ALL)01/95]
Battery
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[SV45800(ALL)01/95]
q
Check and recharge as necessary.
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[SV45900(ALL)01/95]
q
Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
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[SV46000(ALL)01/95]
Brakes
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[SV46100(ALL)01/95]
q
Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
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[SV46200(ALL)01/95]
Tires
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[SV46300(ALL)05/95]
q
Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[SV46400(ALL)01/95]
Miscellaneous
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[SV46500(ALL)01/95]
q
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
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[SV46600(ALL)03/95]
q
Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts and prevent
corrosion.
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372 Index
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 223
fluid, adding............. 315
fluid, checking............ 315
fluid, refill capacities......... 345
fluid, specification........... 348
B
Backing up............... 229
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 313
acid, treating emergencies....... 243
charging system warning light..... 121
disconnecting............. 248
how to service............ 313
jumping a disabled battery....... 243
maintenance-free........... 313
proper disposal, recycling....... 314
replacement, specifications....... 347
servicing............... 313
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Brake fluid
checking and adding......... 317
description.............. 317
specifications...........318, 348
Brakes
anti-lock............... 233
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 127
applying the brakes.......... 232
fluid, checking and adding....... 317
fluid, specifications.......... 348
new brake linings............ 5
noise................. 233
parking............... 235
servicing............... 317
stopping distances........... 238
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 160
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376 Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 259
battery acid spills........... 243
fuel................. 291
jump-starting............. 243
towing................ 257
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 235
Emission control system
catalytic converter........... 340
emissions warranty......... 4,340
Engine
check engine warning light...... 124
does not start...........111, 113
fuel injected engine, starting...... 108
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 113
preparing to start........... 108
refill capacities............ 345
service points............. 284
starting................ 105
starting after a collision........ 113
storing your vehicle.......... 350
Engine block heater........... 112
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 297
checking hoses............ 301
disposal...........280, 300, 317
preparing for storage......... 351
recovery reservoir........... 297
refill capacities............ 345
specifications............. 348
temperature gauge.......... 130
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.............. 130
Engine fan............... 280
Engine oil
checking and adding......... 295
dipstick............... 295
disposal...........280, 300, 317
engine oil pressure warning light.... 128
filter, specifications.......... 347
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384 Index
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....224, 229
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 9
Side mirrors.............. 185
adjusting............... 185
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 174
Snow tires and chains.......... 311
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 249
conventional spare.......... 250
finding the spare........... 250
removing the spare tire........ 250
storing the flat tire.......... 250
temporary spare........... 249
Spark plugs, specifications........ 347
Special driving conditions........ 237
Specification chart, lubricants....... 348
Speedometer.............. 129
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 108
starting a cold engine......... 110
starting after a collision........ 113
starting a warm engine........ 110
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 243
Steering, power............. 232
Steering wheel
horn................. 163
locking................ 105
speed controls............ 164
Storing your vehicle........... 350
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 174
Supplemental air bag readiness light . . . 123
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 50
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