1996 FORD ESCORT warning light

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Table of ContentsIntroductory Information............................... 1
Safety Restraints.............................................. 9
Starting Your Escort.................................... 105
Warning Lights and Gauges..................... 117
Instrument Panel Controls........................ 135
Steering Column Controls........................ 159
Features.......................................................... 169
Electronic Sound Systems......................... 197
Driving Your Escort.................................... 223
Roadside Emergencies................................ 243
Customer Assistance................................... 259
Reporting Safety Defects...................... 266
Accessories.................................................... 271
Servicing Your Escort................................. 279
Quick Index.................................................. 353
Index................................................................ 371
Service Station Information...................... 388
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Safety Restraints
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Important Safety Belt Information
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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and
your passengers in case of a collision. In most
states and in Canada the law requires their use.
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Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
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To help you remember to fasten your safety belt,
a warning light may come on and a chime may
sound. SeeSafety belt warning light/chimein the
Warning Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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See the following sections in this chapter for
directions on how to properly use these safety
belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for Childrenin this
chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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Make sure that you and your passengers
wear safety belts. Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
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If the driver does not fasten the lap belt before
the ignition key is turned to ON, the chime will
sound for four (4) to eight (8) seconds. The
safety belt warning indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster will also illuminate for one to
two minutes. In the unlikely event the shoulder
belt should stall before it reaches the B-pillar, the
indicator light will flash continuously until the
shoulder belt is in its locked position at the
B-pillar. If the indicator lamp remains
illuminated for more than one minute, check to
be sure that both shoulder belts are latched to
the emergency release buckle. If the indicator
lamp remains illuminated with both front seat
shoulder belts latched to the emergency release
buckles, refer to the section titledWhat To Do If
Your Shoulder Belt Does Not Engage Properly
before driving the vehicle.
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Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder
only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the
arm. Never swing it around your neck over the
inside shoulder. Never use a single belt for more
than one person. Failure to follow these
precautions could increase the risk and/or
severity of injury in a collision.
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When the ignition is in any position and the
door is opened, the shoulder belt will move
forward to the A-pillar. This will allow ample
room for the driver or passenger to exit from
the vehicle. DO NOT use the belt as an assist
handle when entering or exiting the vehicle. The
door should not be opened while the vehicle is
in motion.
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Important Safety Belt Informationat
the beginning of this chapter.
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If the shoulder belt locks up in a collision, it
may stay locked. To unlock the belt, press the
emergency release button on the shoulder belt
buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from
the buckle. If the shoulder belt is unlatched and
partially retracted, a warning light in the
instrument panel lights up and remains on; the
warning chime sounds for about five (5) seconds.
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To insert the tongue back into the shoulder belt
buckle, push it in until you hear a click.
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If the belt does not lie flat against you, or the
belt has a twist in it at the retractor, unlatch the
belt at the buckle, remove twist, and relatch the
belt into the buckle.
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The emergency release button for the shoulder belt
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After a collision, refer toSafety Belt Maintenance
in this section.
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Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag cover on the
steering wheel or in front seat areas that
may come in contact with a deploying air
bag. Failure to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a collision.
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How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System Operates
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
consists of the Driver and Passenger air bags,
impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a
readiness light and tone, and the electrical
wiring which connects the components. The
diagnostic module monitors its own internal
circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical
system readiness, including crash sensors, the
system wiring, the air bag readiness light, air
bag backup power, and the supplemental air bag
ignitors.
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The driver air bag is in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger seat air bag is
located in the center section of the instrument
panel ledge above the glove compartment. Both
air bags are designed to stay out of sight until
they are activated.
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half page art:0011064-AInflated passenger side air bag
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If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG
WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND
MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If
the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired
area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
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To ensure that the air bag system will operate as
intended in a crash, the system is equipped with
a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness
lamp and a warning tone. The diagnostic
module monitors its own circuits, the air bag
electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the
air bag power, and the air bag inflators.
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The air bag system uses a readiness light on the
instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the
condition of the system. When you turn the
ignition to the ON position, this light will
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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.
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A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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or it will not light immediately after ignition
is turned on,
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
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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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Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles
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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.
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Service and information labels
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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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106 [ST03615(ALL)08/95]The automatic transaxle console-mounted
gearshift will lock only when you turn the key
to LOCK. When the gearshift is in any gear
position but P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or be removed from the
steering column.
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If you have a manual transaxle, you must push
the key in while turning to the LOCK position
in order to remove the key.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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OFF (if equipped) allows you to shut off the
engine and all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
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ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. (The brake system warning light will
remain lit if the parking brake is set or if there
is a problem with the brake system.) The key
returns to the ON position once the engine is
started and remains in this position while the
engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake system warning light.
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