1997 FORD ESCORT reset

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:
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
Press the defroster switch to clear
the rear window of thin ice and
fog:
The ignition must be in the ON
position to operate the rear
window defroster.
The defroster turns off
automatically after fifteen minutes.
To manually turn off the defroster
before fifteen minutes have passed,
push the switch again.
R.DEF
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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.
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Fuel pump shut-off switch
The fuel pump shut-off switch
stops the fuel pump when the
vehicle has been involved in a
collision or substantial jolt. If the
vehicle does not start, it is possible
that the fuel pump shut-off switch
needs to be reset.
If you see or smell fuel, do
not reset the switch or try
to start your vehicle. Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department
or a towing service.
The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the rear passenger side
of your vehicle. With the sedan
model, a label marks its location.
Press the button on the switch to
reset the fuel pump:
²Sedan
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TRANSAXLES
Automatic
The normal driving position for the
automatic transaxle is the
Dposition.
To move the automatic transaxle
gearshift:
P Ð Park
R Ð Reverse
N Ð Neutral
DÐ Overdrive: the normal
driving position for best fuel
economy
D Ð Drive: more engine braking
than
D
L Ð Low: more engine braking
than D at speeds up to 60 km/h
(38 mph)
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Manual
To move the manual transaxle
gearshift:
²Depress the brake pedal and
then the clutch.
²Move the gearshift to the
selected gear.
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into R. Shift
through the neutral position (in
the center) before moving the
gearshift into R. If R is not
engaged, move the gearshift lever
back to the neutral position,
release the clutch, and try again.
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USING THE HAZARD SWITCH
Use the hazard flashers to warn
traffic of vehicle problems:
²Slide the hazard switch to the
right to activate the hazard
flashers.
²Slide the hazard switch to the
left to deactivate the
continuously blinking flashers.
RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP
SHUT-OFF SWITCH
The fuel pump shut-off switch
stops the fuel pump when the
vehicle has been involved in a
collision or major jolt. If the
vehicle does not start, it is possible
that the fuel pump shut-off switch
needs to be reset.
If you see or smell fuel, do
not reset the switch or try
to start your vehicle. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department
or a towing service.
To reset the fuel pump, press the
button on the switch. The switch is
located immediately below the hole
in the trunk side trim.
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FUSES AND RELAYS
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse
may have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire. Check
the appropriate fuses before
replacing any electrical
components.
Use the fuse puller tool provided
on the passenger compartment
fuse panel cover to replace fuses.
Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse
with a higher amperage rating
can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
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