1997 FORD ESCORT light

Selectfor airflow through
these vents:
Special features
For slightly warm airflow toward
your feet and slightly cool airflow
toward your chest at the same
time:
* If equipped with air conditioning
For about the same temperature
airflow toward your chest and feet:
* If equipped with air conditioning
For better airflow
Remove snow, ice, and leaves from
the intake vents for the best
airflow:
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
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HI LO*A/C*MAX
A/C
OFF
HI LO*A/C*MAX
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ACC allows operation of some
accessories without starting the
engine.
ON allows testing of the vehicle's
warning lights.
START cranks the engine. The key
returns to the ON position after it
is released.
For more information on the
vehicle ignition and starting the
vehicle, refer toPreparing to start
the vehiclein theStarting
chapter.
Headlamp switch
Rotate the headlamp switch to the
desired position.
Headlamps on
Parking lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license lamps, and tail lamps on
OFF Lamps off
Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The DRL system turns on the high
beam headlamps, with a reduced
light output, when:
²the vehicle is running
²the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake
²the headlamp system is in the
OFF position
OFF
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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.
High beams and flash-to-pass
Push for high beam headlamp
operation.
Pull and release quickly for
ªflash-to-passº operation.
Foglamps (if equipped)
Rotate the switch to turn the
foglamps on and off.
Speed control (if equipped)
Maintain vehicle speed at least 50
km/h (30 mph) to operate the
speed control system.
OFF
OFFOFF
HI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/C
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TUNE
SCAN
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BAL BASSTREBFADE TAPE
CD AM
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11 020 40608010 0
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18 0 140FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
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ACC
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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in the instrument cluster
illuminates for approximately six
seconds to indicate that the
system is functional.
If you hear a group of five beeps,
or if the
warning light does
not illuminate, stays lit, or flashes,
the air bag system requires
immediate service. Have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
CHILD RESTRAINT
PRECAUTIONS
You are required by law to use
safety restraints for children in the
United States and Canada. If small
children ride in your vehicle
(generally children who are four
years of age or younger and who
weigh 18 kg [40 lb] or less), you
must put them in safety seats
made specially for children. Check
your local and state laws for
specific requirements regarding the
safety of your children.
Never let a passenger hold
a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The
passenger cannot protect the
child from injury in a collision.
Always follow the instructions and
warnings that come with any infant
or child restraint you might use.
If possible, place children in the
rear seat of your vehicle. Accident
statistics suggest that children are
safer when properly restrained in
rear seating positions than when
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