1997 FORD ESCORT key

Sounding a panic alarm
Press once to sound an alarm
(with either the driver-door only or
all-door system).
²Sedan
²Wagon
The parking lamps flash, the horn
sounds, and the illuminated entry
system turns on.
Press a second time to turn off the
alarm.
Illuminated entry
Interior lamps illuminate when the
UNLOCK button is pressed on the
remote entry transmitter (if
equipped). The illuminated entry
function illuminates the interior
overhead lamp for approximately
20 seconds, until the key is
inserted into the ignition and
turned to ON, or until the LOCK
button is pressed on the remote
entry transmitter. The interior
overhead lamp must be set to the
DOOR position in order for the
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCKLOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
Controls and features
49

illuminated entry system to
activate.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
The anti-theft system protects
against unauthorized entry into an
armed and locked vehicle. When
an unauthorized entry occurs, the
system activates and:
²flashes the parking lamps and
anti-theft indicator light
²sounds the horn
The horn and parking lamps shut
off after approximately three
minutes. The lights and horn will
remain off unless another
unauthorized entry is attempted.
Arming the system
The anti-theft system can be
armed when:
²the ignition is in the LOCK
position and the key is removed
²the panic alarm is off
²all doors are closed
Controls and features
50

Press once to arm the anti-theft
system.
The THEFT light in the instrument
cluster illuminates until the arming
procedure is complete. After the
arming procedure is complete, the
THEFT light flashes.
Disarming an untriggered
system
Press once to disarm the
untriggered anti-theft system.
If the driver armed the system but
did not exit the vehicle, the system
can also be disarmed by inserting
the key and turning the ignition to
ON.
The system will not disarm by
using the key in any door/trunk
lock cylinder.
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCKLOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCKLOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
Controls and features
51

Disarming a triggered system
Press either the UNLOCK or
PANIC button to disarm a
triggered anti-theft system.
A triggered system can also be
disarmed by inserting the key and
turning the ignition to ON.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the two following
conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Replacement batteries for the
remote entry and/or anti-theft
system transmitters can be
purchased at pharmacies, watch
stores, or at authorized dealers.
If a transmitter is lost, a new one
may be programmed by your
dealer. Take any remaining
transmitters with you to the dealer
so they may be reprogrammed.
The system will work with up to
four transmitters. Your vehicle
comes equipped with two
transmitters; additional
transmitters can be ordered from
your dealer. It will be necessary to
have all of the transmitters
programmed to the remote entry
system by the dealer at the same
time.
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
UN
LOCKLOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
Controls and features
52

SAFETY BELT INDICATOR
LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME
illuminates in the instrument
cluster and a chime sounds to
remind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If...Then...
The driver's safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition key is
turned to ON...The safety belt indicator
illuminates for one to two minutes
and the warning chime sounds for
4-8 seconds.
The driver's side safety belt is
buckled while the indicator light is
illuminated and the warning
chime is sounding...The safety belt indicator light and
the warning chime turn off.
The driver's safety belt is buckled
before the ignition key is turned
to ON...The safety belt indicator light and
warning chime remain off.
AIR BAG PRECAUTIONS
Your vehicle is equipped with an
air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) designed to work
with the safety belts to help
protect you and your right front
seat passenger in the event of a
collision.
All occupants of the
vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their
safety belts, even when an air
bag SRS is provided.
Seating and safety restraints
62

²The driver air bag in the middle
of the steering wheel and the
passenger air bag above the
glove compartment.
²The electrical system, made up
of impact sensors, a diagnostic
module, and a backup power
supply.
The air bags inflate within a
fraction of a second after air bag
sensors detect a severe frontal
collision. Gas generators within the
air bags fill the air bags with a
non-toxic, non-flammable gas.
After the vehicle occupants have
impacted the air bags, the gas
empties through holes in the air
bags and the air bags deflate. You
may notice smoke and smell the
escaping gas after the air bags
deflate. This is normal.
You and your passengermustwear
your safety belts in order for the
air bag system to operate
effectively.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND
WARNING CHIME
When you turn the ignition key to
the ON position, the air bag system
performs a self-check of the:
²air bag sensors
²air bag module
²air bag inflators
²available battery power
²air bag warning light
Following a successful system
self-check, the
warning light
Seating and safety restraints
64

4. Turn the key to the ON position
(without turning the key to
START). Make sure the following
lights illuminate briefly. If a light
fails to illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
If the driver's safety belt is
fastened, the
light does not
illuminate.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
After completing the steps under
Preparing to start the vehicle:
1. Turn the key to START and
release.Do notpress the
accelerator.
²The key will return to the ON
position.
2. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
ON
II
ACC
I
LOCK
0
START
III
MP
km/10 203040520 4060
80
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
LOW
FUELABS
0
80
90
10 0
12 011 012 0
16 0
18 0 140
200
CHECK
COOLANTTHEFT
ON
II
ACC
I
LOCK
0
START
III
Starting
88

Special conditions when
starting
Starting a cold engine
At temperatures -12ÉC (10ÉF) and
below, do not hold the key in the
START position longer than 15
seconds. If the engine does not
start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK
and wait approximately ten
seconds.
2. Try starting the engine again.
At temperatures above -12ÉC
(10ÉF), do not hold the key in the
START position longer than five
seconds. If the engine does not
start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK
and wait approximately five
seconds.
2. Try starting the engine again.
Starting a warm engine
Do not hold the key in the START
position longer than five seconds.
If the engine does not start on the
first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK
and wait a few seconds until the
starter stops.
2. Try starting the engine again.
Starting the engine after two
failed attempts
If the engine does not start after
two attempts:
1. Turn the key to LOCK and wait
about two minutes.
Starting
89