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illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally.NOTE:Maintenance of the
air bag system is not required.
%*
[SR13050(ALL)06/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following:
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[SR13055(ALL)06/95]
q
the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
*
[SR13060(ALL)06/95]
q
or it will not light immediately after ignition
is turned on,
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[SR13065(ALL)06/95]
q
or a group of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
*
[SR13090(ALL)08/95]
If any of these things happen, have the air bag
system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the air bag
Supplemental Restraint System may not function
properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR13120(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
%*
[SR13260(ALL)05/95]
Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles
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[SR13270(ALL)06/95]
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe disposed of by
qualified personnel.
[SR13273(ALL)08/95]
Service and information labels
[SR13275(ALL)08/95]
Service and information labels are attached to
the sun visor, on the headliner above the
driver's sun visor (Canadian vehicles), and near
the radiator support in the engine compartment.
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226 [DR05045(ALL)06/94]NOTE: You may use the override handle
provided in your Owner Guide
portfolio in place of a screwdriver.
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[DR05050(ALL)03/93]
3. Push and hold the thumb button.
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[DR05060(ALL)09/93]
4. Move the gearshift lever.
*
[DR05070(ALL)07/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Escortin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR05075(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
%*
[DR05300(ALL)01/95]
Driving
%*
[DR05400(ALL)04/95]
When to usej(Overdrive)
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[DR05500(ALL)04/95]
j(Overdrive) is the usual driving position for
an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the
same way D (Drive) works, automatically
upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds
or slows.
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[DR05600(ALL)04/95]
However,j(Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth
gear Ð an overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at a consistent speed for any length of
time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel
economy when you travel at cruising speeds.
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[DR05700(ALL)04/95]
j(Overdrive) may not be appropriate for
certain terrain. If the transaxle shifts back and
forth between third and fourth gears while you
are driving on hilly roads or if your vehicle
requires additional power for climbing hills, shift
to D (Drive).
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320 [SV32200(ALL)03/95]Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford
Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Motorcraft
Type ªFº Automatic Transmission and Power
Steering Fluid.
*
[SV32700(ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
%
*
[SV33000(ALL)04/95]
Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
[SV33025(ALL)07/93]
Fuses, fuse links and circuit breakers protect
your vehicle electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse, fuse link or tripped a circuit
breaker. Before you replace or repair any
electrical parts, check the appropriate circuit
protector.
[SV33050(ALL)07/93]
The following charts tell you which circuit
protector protects each electrical part of your
vehicle. If a fuse or fuse link blows, or a circuit
breaker opens a circuit, none of the parts of
your vehicle that use the circuit will work. For
example, if the RADIO fuse is blown, the radio
and remote control mirrors will not work. If the
radio works, but the electric mirrors don't work,
something is wrong with the mirrors.
[SV33100(ALL)06/93]
NOTE: Fuse links should only be repaired by
your dealer.
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[SV33500(ALL)07/95]
Fuses
[SV33550(ALL)08/95]
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse. If a fuse blows, all the parts
of your vehicle that use the fuse will not work.
[SV33555(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle has two fuse panels. The interior
fuse panel is below the instrument panel in front
of the driver's door. The main panel is under
the hood behind the battery.
[SV33569(ALL)06/93]
The instrument panel fuse panel
[SV33570(ALL)08/95]
half page art:0000830-A
Fuse panel under instrument panel
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323 [SV33730(ALL)05/93]
The instrument panel fuses and circuit
breakers
[SV33735(ALL)06/93]
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331 [SV33850(ALL)08/95]
To remove and replace a fuse, use the fuse
puller tool provided.
[SV33900(ALL)09/95]
quarter page art:0030248-C[SV33950(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
[SV34000(ALL)08/95]
To find a fuse's amperage rating, check the
number on the fuse or check the color.
[SV34025(ALL)09/95]
Color coding for fuses
[SV34050(ALL)08/95]
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Index 375
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 262
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........262, 267
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel).... 135
Daytime running light system...... 152
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid....... 315
engine oil.............. 295
power steering fluid......... 319
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 257
Doors................. 169
lubricant specifications........ 348
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 238
heavy load.............. 240
high water.............. 239
slippery roads............ 238
tips for safe driving.......... 237
towing a trailer............ 241
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 332
fuses................ 320
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 213
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 157
radio reception............ 220
tuning the radio.........199, 214
warranty and service information . . . 222
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 213
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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
G
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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