1996 FORD ESCORT check engine light

317 %
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[SV29425(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV29800(ALL)01/89]
Manual Transaxle Fluid
[SV29900(ALL)01/92]
The lubricant level and quality should not
deteriorate under normal driving conditions.
However, you should have the fluid level
checked occasionally. If lubricant is required, see
Lubricant specificationsin the Index.
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[SV30200(ALL)02/95]
Brake Fluid
[SV30250(ALL)02/94]
If you have a manual transaxle, the brake fluid
reservoir in your vehicle includes the clutch
fluid reservoir.
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[SV30300(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake pads wear.
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[SV30400(ALL)06/93]
You should check the brake fluid at every
scheduled engine oil change, but be sure to
check it at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir
on the master cylinder. (SeeThe Engine Typesin
this chapter to locate the master cylinder.) The
fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.
[SV30425(ALL)03/95]
If the brake fluid level is low, the brake warning
light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
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[SV30450(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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Index 373
Bulbs, replacing............. 333
halogen............... 334
headlamps.............. 334
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 267
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 268
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 345
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 115
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 60
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 212, 217
Catalytic converter........... 340
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 204
Chains, tires.............. 311
Changing a tire............. 249
Charging system warning light...... 121
Child safety restraints........... 58
Child safety seats............. 60
and air bags............ 52,60
automatic locking mode
(retractor).............. 68
in front seat.............. 68
in rear outboard seat.......... 80
in rear seat............... 80
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 332
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 208
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment......... 287
exterior................ 6
exterior lamps............ 153
fabric................ 183
headlamps.............. 153
instrument panel.......... 7,137
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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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380 Index
J
Jack
operation............... 251
positioning.............. 251
storage................ 250
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 243
disconnecting cables.......... 248
K
Keys
positions of the ignition........ 105
removing from the ignition...... 107
stuck in lock position.......105, 107
L
Lamps
checking............... 333
daytime running light system..... 152
dome lamps............. 154
hazard flashers............ 162
headlamps.............. 151
instrument panel, dimming...... 153
interior lamps............. 153
replacing bulbs............ 333
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 159
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................ 123
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 127
charging system............ 121
check engine............. 124
engine oil pressure.......... 128
hazard warning light......... 162
high beam.............. 122
turn signal indicator........127, 159
Load limits
GAWR................ 240
GVWR................ 240
trailer towing............. 241
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