1996 FORD ESCORT high beam

122 [LG05700(ALL)08/95]Upshift Indicator Light (If equipped)
[LG05725(ALL)03/91]
This light comes on to indicate when you should
shift your manual transaxle to the next higher
gear. This light will help you get better fuel
economy by lighting when you should shift.
(If you have a 1.8L engine you will not have an
upshift indicator light.)
[LG05750(ALL)08/95]
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The upshift indicator light
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[LG06200(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG06300(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG06400(ALL)03/91]
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The high beam light
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[IP23600(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP23700(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23750(ALL)08/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license lamps, instrument panel lamps,
and tail lamps, twist the knob at the end of the
turn signal lever located to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP23920(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the parking lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps, license lamps,
and tail lamps, rotate the knob to the first
position.
[IP23930(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the headlamps in addition to the
other lamps, rotate the knob to the second
position.
[IP23950(ALL)03/95]
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The lever for the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps
[IP25400(ALL)12/89]
To change your headlamps from low to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you
until it latches, and release.
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[IP25600(ALL)03/93]
For more information about how the high beam
headlamps work, seeSteering column controlsin
the Index.
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[IP25605(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP25619(ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP25625(ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP25630(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument
cluster will not be on.
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[IP25640(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00400(ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00500(ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600(ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00700(ALL)07/94]
q
operate the turn signals
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[SC00800(ALL)01/95]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(ALL)05/95]
q
flash the lamps
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[SC01100(ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
[SC01150(ALL)08/95]
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Turn signal operation
[SC01200(ALL)08/95]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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160 [SC01250(ALL)08/95]High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[SC01300(ALL)08/95]
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High beams and flashing the lamps
[SC01350(ALL)08/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
[SC01400(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the windhsield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC01450(ALL)08/95]
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Windshield wipers and washer
[SC01500(ALL)08/95]
To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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[SV37500(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV37600(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[SV37700(ALL)01/95]
q
headlamps
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[SV37750(ALL)02/95]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[SV37800(ALL)01/95]
q
tail lamps
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[SV37900(ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
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[SV38000(ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
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[SV38100(ALL)01/95]
q
turn signals
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[SV38200(ALL)01/95]
q
side markers
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[SV38300(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
[SV38325(E )08/95]
q
fog lamps (if equipped)
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[SV38400(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[SV38500(ALL)01/95]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[SV38600(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[SV38700(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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372 Index
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 223
fluid, adding............. 315
fluid, checking............ 315
fluid, refill capacities......... 345
fluid, specification........... 348
B
Backing up............... 229
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 313
acid, treating emergencies....... 243
charging system warning light..... 121
disconnecting............. 248
how to service............ 313
jumping a disabled battery....... 243
maintenance-free........... 313
proper disposal, recycling....... 314
replacement, specifications....... 347
servicing............... 313
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Brake fluid
checking and adding......... 317
description.............. 317
specifications...........318, 348
Brakes
anti-lock............... 233
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 127
applying the brakes.......... 232
fluid, checking and adding....... 317
fluid, specifications.......... 348
new brake linings............ 5
noise................. 233
parking............... 235
servicing............... 317
stopping distances........... 238
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 160
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Index 379
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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