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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)
*
[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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[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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[SC05320(ALL)03/95]
Hazard Flasher
[SC05340(ALL)08/95]
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Using the hazard flasher switch
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[SC05360(ALL)03/95]
The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or
passing your vehicle.
*
[SC05400(ALL)08/95]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery power can be drained.
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
[SC08300(ALL)08/95]
To set the speed control
[SC08400(ALL)08/95]
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![FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual 166 [SC08500(ALL)08/95]NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle, and if your speed
increases above your set speed while
driving ink(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual 166 [SC08500(ALL)08/95]NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle, and if your speed
increases above your set speed while
driving ink(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to](/manual-img/11/4888/w960_4888-165.png)
166 [SC08500(ALL)08/95]NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle, and if your speed
increases above your set speed while
driving ink(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift
to D (Drive). This will reduce vehicle
speed. Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it goes above your set
speed on a downhill grade.
[SC08550(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a
5-speed manual transaxle, and if your
speed increases above your set speed
while driving in 5 (fifth) gear on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift
to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle
speed. Depressing the clutch pedal
cancels speed control, therefore speed
control must be reset by pressing the
SET ACCEL or RESUME switches.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed
on a downhill grade.
[SC09600(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
To keep control of your vehicle, do not
use the speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
[SC09650(ALL)08/95]
If you want to speed up momentarily or regain
preset speed on hills when the speed control is
operating, accelerate using the accelerator pedal.
Manually accelerating to a higher speed does not
interfere with the speed control; when you take
your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle returns
to the set speed.
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[FV09901(ALL)03/91]
Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
[FV09925(ALL)08/95]
To use your power windows, the ignition switch
must be in the ON position.
[FV09975(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
[FV10000(ALL)09/95]
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![FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual 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.
[FV1018 FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual 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.
[FV1018](/manual-img/11/4888/w960_4888-173.png)
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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![FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual 175 [FV11450(ALL)06/94]
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The moon roof controls
[FV11550(ALL)12/89]
To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear
portion of the switch marked SLIDE.
[FV11650(ALL)12/89]
T FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual 175 [FV11450(ALL)06/94]
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The moon roof controls
[FV11550(ALL)12/89]
To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear
portion of the switch marked SLIDE.
[FV11650(ALL)12/89]
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175 [FV11450(ALL)06/94]
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The moon roof controls
[FV11550(ALL)12/89]
To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear
portion of the switch marked SLIDE.
[FV11650(ALL)12/89]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front
portion of the switch marked SLIDE.
[FV11750(ALL)09/89]
To move the moon roof into the vent position
when the glass panel is closed, press and hold
the UP portion of the switch marked TILT.
[FV11850(ALL)09/89]
To close the moon roof from the vent position,
press and hold the DOWN portion of the switch
marked TILT.
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[FV11950(ALL)01/95]
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
*
[FV12250(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon
roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.
[FV12260(ALL)08/93]
To turn on a map lamp, press the map lamp
switch. Press the switch again to turn the map
lamp off.
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