1997 FORD ESCORT ESP

Traction A B C
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are A, B, and C; they
represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
The traction grade
assigned to this tire is
based on braking (straightahead)
traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning)
traction.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C; they represent
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life.
Excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades A and B
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required
by law.
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Each graduation of the bubble
level represents 0.19É of downward
or upward slope. To correct for the
effects of surface slope, turn the
vertical aim adjustment screw until
the bubble is centered at a
position corresponding to the slope
of the surface.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Contact your dealer for more
information on recommended
cleaners and their availability in
your area.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car shampoo. Always use a
clean sponge and plenty of water
for best results. We recommend
that you have the underbody of
your vehicle washed at the end of
the winter to remove deposits left
by snow, salt, and water.
Wax the body paintwork of your
vehicle several times a year. This
will help to retain the glossy
paintwork finish and water
droplets will run off more easily.
Remove any after dealer
accessories, such as
antennae, before entering a
commercial car wash.
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Capacities Ð liters (quarts) 2.0 liter SPI engine
Engine Oil Ð including filter /
excluding filter3.8 L (4.0 qt) / 3.3 L (3.5 qt)
Manual transaxle 3.35 L (3.55 qt)
Automatic transaxle Ð full torque
converter / empty torque
converter3.9 L (4.1 qt) / 6.3 L (6.7 qt)
Radiator filler cap 110 kPa (16 psi)
Engine coolant
Iautomatic transaxle
Imanual transaxle6.0 L (6.3 qt)
5.0 L (5.3 qt)
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake master
cylinderFord High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint
Grease Ð High
TemperatureE43Z-19590-A ESP-MIC207-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
Lubricant
(tube)
(aerosol)COAZ-19553-AA
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA,
-BESE-M97B44-A
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