1996 FORD ESCORT light

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
(continued)
location............... 240
H
Hazard flashers............. 162
Headlamps
aiming................ 333
checking alignment.......... 333
cleaning............... 153
daytime running lights........ 152
replacing bulbs............ 333
turning on and off.......... 151
Head restraints............. 177
High beams
indicator light............ 122
operation.............. 151
Hood
latch location............. 282
lubrication specifications........ 348
release lever............. 282
working under the hood....... 280
Horn.................. 163
Hoses, checking............. 301
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 267
Idle, relearning...........248, 280
Ignition
positions of the ignition........ 105
removing the key........... 107
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . 119
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 58
Instrument cluster............ 117
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 158
lighting up panel and interior..... 153
location of components........ 135
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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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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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T
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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U
Used engine oil, disposal.....280, 300, 317
V
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control
Information) decal........... 342
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 267
Vehicle loading
calculating the load.......... 241
understanding loading information . . . 240
Vehicle storage............. 350
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)......... 137
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 294
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 110
Warning lights (see Lights)......117, 135
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio................. 222
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir......... 302
reservoir............... 301
windshield.............. 301
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 240
Wheel and tire matching......... 309
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 349
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 257
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