1996 FORD ESCORT fuel cut

27 [SR08200(ALL)06/94]
If your shoulder belts stop working after a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may
have been triggered. Minor parking lot bumping
and severe road impacts (such as potholes) may
trigger the switch even when there is no
apparent body damage. In many instances, you
might not even know that the switch has been
triggered. The shut-off switch cuts power to the
motors that move the shoulder belts in addition
to stopping the flow of fuel to the engine. To
reset the switch, seeEngine, starting after a
collisionin the Index.
[SR08300(ALL)04/93]
If your shoulder belts are not working properly,
get your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
[SR08400(ALL)04/93]
If the fuel pump shut-off switch is not the cause
for the shoulder belt not moving, have the
system serviced by a qualified technician as soon
as possible.
[SR08450(ALL)04/91]
RWARNING
If the shoulder belt is released from the
emergency release buckle, store the tongue
end away from the seat tracks. Failure to
do this may result in the seat belt being
cut or torn when the seat is adjusted
forward or back. Any damaged shoulder
belt must be replaced.
[SR08500(E )07/93]
Manual Front Lap and Shoulder Belt
(Available only on Canadian vehicles)
[SR08580(E )08/95]
While in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if
your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt
locks and helps reduce your forward movement.
The retractor can be made to lock by jerking on
the belt.
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serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a
possible problem with one of the vehicle's
emission control systems. You do not need to
have your vehicle towed in.
[LG08400(ALL)08/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
[LG08500(ALL)08/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
[LG08600(ALL)08/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine
Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Check
Engine Warning light will turn off after the
vehicle has completed three consecutive warm
up cycles without a misfire condition occurring.
A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a
cold condition (engine at ambient temperature)
and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
[LG08700(ALL)08/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine
Warning Light will turn off as soon as the
engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to
have the engine serviced.
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126 [LG08800(ALL)08/95]Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
[LG08900(ALL)08/95]
After completing three (3) consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
[LG10324(ALL)08/95]
Check Coolant Light
[LG10326(ALL)01/92]
This light indicates that the level of the engine
coolant is low and that you should add more
coolant. This light comes on when you turn the
ignition key to START and remains on for a few
seconds after the engine starts, then normally
goes out. SeeEngine coolantin the Index.
[LG10330(ALL)10/89]
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The check coolant light
[LG10338(ALL)10/91]
If the CHECK COOLANT warning light stays
on, turn the ignition key to OFF and fill the
recovery bottle to the FULL HOT mark. If the
CHECK COOLANT warning light comes on and
stays on after the recovery bottle has been filled,
have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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Driving Your Escort
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[DR00200(ALL)09/93]
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary
depending on which type oftransaxleyour
vehicle has. You may be familiar with the term
ªtransmission.º We usetransaxlebecause it is a
more accurate term for vehicles that have
front-wheel drive.
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[DR00300(ALL)07/95]
Your vehicle will have one of the following
types of transaxles:
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[DR00500(ALL)11/94]
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an automatic overdrive transaxle, or
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[DR00600(ALL)11/94]
q
a manual transaxle.
[DR00650(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Engine Control Module that limits engine speeds
with a cut-out mode to promote durability.
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[DR03500(ALL)01/95]
Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transaxle
[DR03600(ALL)06/93]
Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides
fully automatic operation in either
k
(Overdrive) or D (Drive). Driving with the shift
selector in
k(Overdrive) gives the best fuel
economy for normal driving conditions. For
manual control, start in L (Low) and then shift
manually.
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