1997 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

Engine compartment fuse panel
Number Fuse amperage
ratingCircuits protected
1 Fuel injection 30 amp Fuel injection system,
air bags
2 Defog. 30 amp Rear window
defroster
3 Main 100 amp Overall circuit
protection
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY BTAA
1
789
10
11 12 23456
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Number Fuse amperage
ratingCircuits protected
4 BTN 40 amp Passenger
compartment fuses 1,
2, 6, 12, 13, 7
5 (ABS) 60 amp Anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
6 Cooling fan 40 amp Cooling fan
7 Head Ð Head lamp relay
8 Not used Ð Ð
9 OBD II 10 amp On-board diagnostics
10 Fuel pump 20 amp Fuel pump
11 Head RH 20 amp Passenger side
headlamps
12 Head LH 20 amp Driver side headlamps
CHANGING THE TIRES
Temporary spare tire
information
The temporary spare tire for your
vehicle is labeled as such. It is
smaller than a regular tire and is
designed for emergency use only.
If you use the temporary
spare tire continuously or
do not follow these precautions,
the tire could fail, causing you to
lose control of the vehicle,
possibly injuring yourself or
others.
When driving with the temporary
spare tire,do not:
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²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under
any circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond the
maximum vehicle load rating
listed on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label
²use tire chains
²drive through an automatic car
wash (because of the vehicle's
reduced ground clearance)
²try to repair the temporary
spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
²use the wheel for any other type
of vehicle
Tire changing procedure
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Activate the hazard flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the gearshift in P
(automatic transaxle) or R
(manual transaxle).
²Automatic
P
R
N
D
D
L
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²Manual
5. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
²Remove the lug wrench first.
Use the lug wrench to remove
the hold-down bolts on the
spare tire and jack.
4 25 3 1R
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6. Remove the jack, jack handle
and spare tire from the vehicle's
rear cargo area.
²Locate the wheel cover
hold-down lug nut.
²Completely remove this lug nut.
Use the lug wrench provided
with the jack to loosen the
retention bolts on the spare tire.
²Do not attempt to remove the
wheel cover until lug nuts are
removed.
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7. Loosen the remaining wheel lug
nuts with the lug wrench about
one half turn counterclockwise.
8. Position the jack at the jack
notch closest to the wheel.
9. Insert the jack handle and raise
the vehicle until the tire just clears
the ground.
10. Remove the wheel lug nuts and
flat tire, and install the spare with
the ``temporary use'' label facing
outward.
11. Install the same metric wheel
lug nuts as removed and tighten
until snug.
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Installation of an English
thread nut on a metric
stud (or vice-versa) will not
properly secure the wheel to the
hub. Damaged studs may result
in wheel separation and possible
injury.
12. Lower the vehicle and tighten
the wheel lug nuts in the pattern
shown.
13. Unblock the wheels and put
the tire, jack, jack handle, and lug
wrench away.
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JUMP-STARTING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
smoking materials. An explosion
could result in injury or vehicle
damage.
To protect yourself when
charging a battery, always
shield your face and eyes. Make
sure that you can breathe fresh
air.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which burns skin,
eyes, and clothing.
If the battery acid touches
someone's skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately flush the area with
water for at least fifteen minutes.
If someone swallows acid, have
him or her drink lots of milk or
water first, then Milk of Magnesia,
a beaten egg, or vegetable oil.
Consult a physician immediately.
To avoid damage or injury,
follow these directions in
the order they are given. If in
doubt, call for road service.
Before jump-starting a vehicle:
²make sure the booster battery
vehicle has a 12-volt starting
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