1996 FORD ESCORT switch

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[SV05840(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Engine
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[SV05850(ALL)04/95]
A clean engine is more efficient because a
buildup of grease and dirt acts as an insulator,
keeping the engine warmer than normal.
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[SV05860(ALL)07/95]
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer
is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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[SV05870(ALL)08/95]
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the
engine block or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump with
cold water.
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[SV05880(ALL)07/95]
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The alternator, distributor and air intake must
be covered. Covering these components will
help prevent water damage.
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[SV05890(ALL)04/95]
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.
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[SV06100(ALL)03/95]
Filling the Fuel Tank
[SV06110(ALL)01/92]
The fuel filler door can be opened by pulling on
the finger hold located on the rear edge of the
fuel filler door.
[SV06235(ALL)07/93]
For your convenience, a fuel filler door location
indicator is included in your instrument cluster.
It indicates which side of your vehicle contains
the fuel filler door.
[SV06275(ALL)08/95]
The fuel filler door is outside the vehicle on the
driver side near the back.
[SV06300(ALL)03/95]
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
and remove the key. To remove the fuel cap,
turn it counterclockwise.
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[SV23400(ALL)09/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and the wiper blades. Use
undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will
damage your blades.
[SV23450(ALL)07/93]
Inspect the wiper arm pivots on a regular basis
to ensure that the wiper arms move freely.
Lubricate the pivot points if necessary.
[SV23475(ALL)08/93]
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Wiper arm pivot points
[SV23500(ALL)03/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition switch to the ON position and
turn the wipers on. Wait for them to reach a
vertical position and turn the ignition to OFF.
Do not move the wipers manually. Manually
moving the wipers across the windshield may
damage them.
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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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378 Index
Fuel cap
removing............... 287
replacing............... 288
Fuel filler door
remote release............ 287
Fuel filter, specifications......... 347
Fuel gauge............... 129
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 113
starting after a collision........ 113
Fuses
checking and replacing........ 320
circuit breakers............ 332
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 287
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 292
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 287
Gauges
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 130
fuel gauge.............. 129
odometer............... 129
speedometer............. 129
tachometer.............. 133
trip odometer............. 129
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 241
definition............... 240
driving with a heavy load....... 240
location............... 240
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 223
downshifting............. 231
locking the gearshift.......... 105
positions.............224, 229
shifting the gears.........224, 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 241
definition............... 240
driving with a heavy load....... 240
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Index 385
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Tachometer............... 133
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 333
cleaning............... 153
Temperature control
(see Climate control)......... 137
Tires
changing............... 249
checking the pressure......... 306
cleaning............... 312
inspection and maintenance...... 306
replacing............... 308
rotating............... 307
snow tires and chains......... 311
spare tire.............. 250
storing your vehicle.......... 352
tire grades.............. 308
treadwear............308, 310
wear bands............. 308
wheel and tire matching........ 309
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 241
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 257
with a tow truck........... 257
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 241
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 223
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 315
fluid, refill capacities......... 345
lubricant specifications........ 349
Transaxle control switch......... 226
Trip odometer............. 129
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 342
Turn signal
indicator lights..........127, 159
lever................ 159
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