1997 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

Ignition
LOCK locks the steering wheel and
allows the key to be removed from
the ignition. (Push the key in while
turning to LOCK on vehicles with
manual transaxles.) LOCK also
locks automatic transaxle
gearshifts.
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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.
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Press the ON portion of the ON /
OFF button to turn on.
Press the OFF portion of the ON /
OFF button to turn off.
Press the RSM button to resume a
set speed.
Hold the SET ACC portion of the
SET ACC / CST button to set the
desired speed. Hold SET ACC to
increase speed; tap to increase
speed in 1.6 km/h (1 mph)
increments.
Hold the CST portion of the SET
ACC / CST button to decrease
speed; tap to decrease speed; tap
to decrease speed in 1.6 km/h (1
mph) increments.
Speed control can be canceled by
pressing the brake pedal or clutch
pedal (if equipped).
Do not shift into N (automatic
transaxle) or neutral (manual
transaxle) with the speed control
on.
Use only Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) approved
radio transmitting equipment in
your vehicle to prevent speed
control malfunctions.020
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RSM
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ACC
CST
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Tilt steering (if equipped)
Pull the lever down to adjust the
steering column angle.
Push the lever back up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of
the vehicle and injure someone.
Hazard flasher switch
For information on the hazard
flasher switch, refer to the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
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Windshield wipers and washer
Wipers
Rotate the windshield wiper switch
to the desired interval position.
Push up and release to wipe the
windshield only once. Pull down to
select the wipers on continuously.
Washer
Pull toward you for windshield
washer fluid operation.
Rear window wipers and
washer (if equipped)
Wipers
For rear operation, rotate the rear
window wiper and washer switch
to the desired position. Select:
ON Rear wiper on
OFF Rear wiper and washer off
Washer
For rear window washer fluid
operation, pull toward you. Select:
To p
Rear washer on
Bottom
Brief rear wiper
and washer operation (for quick
cleaning).
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PULL INT
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OFF
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OVERHEAD CONTROLS
Overhead Lamps
Move the overhead lamp switch to
the desired position:
OFF Overhead lamp off
DOOR Overhead lamp illuminates
when a door is opened
ON Overhead lamp on
Map lamps (if equipped)
Press to turn the map lamps on
and off.
DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS
Power door locks (if equipped)
Push to lock or unlock the doors.
L All doors locked
U All doors unlockedOFF DOOR ON
L ULOCK
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²Driver side
²Front passenger side
L U
LOCK
LU
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