1997 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

Wagon sliding shade
Pull the shade to cover the cargo
area.
Hook the shade into the notches in
the rear trim panels.
Rewinding the sliding shade
If the shade is damaged or loses its
spring tension from excessive use,
manual rewind of the shade may
be necessary. The following
procedure is a two-person
operation:
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1. Remove the shade from the
mounting brackets by detaching
the safety clip and pressure fit
plastic knobs from either side of
the shade. Extend the shade fully
with the smooth grain facing you.
2. Wrap the vinyl around the tube
twice by twisting the tube away
from you. Tuck the edges of the
vinyl inside the end cap with each
wrap.
3. Fold the vinyl toward the center,
making sure the edges clear the
end cap slots. Use tape or a rubber
band to hold the vinyl on the left
side of the tube.
4. Push in the right end cap
(marked R) about 6 mm (1/4 inch)
to disengage the clutch and hold in
while turning the tube toward you
fourteen times.
5. Let go of the right end cap and
unfold the vinyl. Place the vinyl
into the end cap slots.
6. Place the shade back in the
vehicle.
To avoid possible injury
during a sudden stop or
collision, the cover should be
attached to the brackets when
not in use.
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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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²Wagon
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REMOTE ENTRY AND
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
²Sedan
²Wagon
Remote entry system (if
equipped)
The remote entry system is
available as a driver-door only or
as an all-door system. The remote
entry features only operate with
the ignition in the OFF position.
When the ignition is in ON or ACC,
the system is disarmed. If the
vehicle is left running and locked,
the system will not allow reentry
using the remote entry transmitter.
The operating range of the remote
entry system may be affected by
weather conditions (such as very
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cold temperatures) or structures
around the vehicle (buildings,
other vehicles, radio and TV
towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 10
meters (33 ft) away from your
vehicle.
Unlocking the doors and wagon
liftgate
Driver-door only system
²Press once to unlock the driver
side door.
²Press again within five seconds
to unlock the wagon liftgate (if
equipped)
²Sedan
²Wagon
All-door system
²Press once to unlock the driver
side door.
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²Press again within five seconds
to unlock passenger doors and
wagon liftgate (if equipped).
Opening the trunk (if equipped)
Press once to open the trunk.
²Sedan
Locking the doors
Driver-door only system
²Press once to lock only the
driver's door.
²Press again within five seconds
to verify system has attempted
to lock the door (horn will
sound once and parking lamps
will flash).
The remote opens and locks the
driver's door only, it will not
activate the other three doors.
A bright yellow key fob and
``DRIVER'S DOOR ONLY'' label are
provided with your remote entry
system. They provide an additional
reminder that the remote entry
system locks and unlocks only the
driver's door.
If the other doors are unlocked,
they will remain unlocked even
after the system has locked the
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driver's door. The other doors must
be locked manually.
²Sedan
²Wagon
All-door system
²Press once to lock all doors.
²Press again within five seconds
to verify doors are locked (horn
will sound once and parking
lamps will flash).
If a door is ajar, the horn will
sound twice when the LOCK
button is pressed a second time
with the all-door system.
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