1997 FORD ESCORT remote control

Childproof locks
The rear doors can be set to
prevent children from opening the
doors from the inside. To set the
rear childproof locks:
The childproof lock must be set
separately for each door. Setting
the lock on one door will not set
the lock for both rear doors.
To return the rear doors to normal
operation, return the lever to the
raised position.
Illuminated entry (if equipped)
For more information on the
illuminated entry system, refer to
Illuminated entryunderRemote
entry systemin this chapter.
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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
UN
LOCK
LOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
UN
LOCK
LOCK
PANIC
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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
UN
LOCK
LOCK
TRUNK
PANIC
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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
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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
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Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag .....................................7,64
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
checkcoolant .............................10
high beam ...................................9
liftgate ajar ................................10
low fuel ........................................7
oil pressure .................................9
safety belt ...................................8
service engine soon ....................7
turn signal indicator ...................9
upshift indicator .........................8
Load limits .................................101
GVWR ......................................101
trailer towing ..........................102
Lubricant specifications ...........180
Luggage rack .............................106
Manual transaxle .........................99
driving .......................................99
fluid, checking and adding ....134
shifting gears ..........................100
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......16
Motorcraft parts ........................179
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration ...............186
Parking brake ..............................94
automatic release .....................38
operation ...................................94
warning light ...............................8
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...179
Power door locks ........................31
Power features
door locks ..................................31
windows ....................................34
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....139
Rear window
defroster ....................................24washer .......................................30
wiper ..........................................30
Refill capacities for fluids ........179
Relays ........................................109
Remote control ...........................45
Remote entry system .................45
illuminated entry ......................49
locking/unlocking doors ......46,47
opening the trunk .....................47
panic alarm ...............................49
Repairing paint chips ...............176
Reporting safety defects ..........186
Restraints, safety(see Safety
restraints) ....................................55
head ...........................................54
infant .........................................67
Roadside emergencies ..............107
Safety chains, when towing a
trailer .........................................104
Safety defects, reporting ..........186
Safety restraints ..........................55
adjusting the safety belts .........59
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................57
for children ...............................65
lap and shoulder belts ........56,59
maintenance ..............................60
proper use ............................55,56
vehicle sensitive locking
mode ..........................................57
warning light and chime ..8,10,62
Safety seats for children ............67
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................81
built-in child seat .....................74
in front seat ..............................68
in rear seat ................................70
tether anchorage hardware .....71
Seats ............................................53
adjusting the seat, manual .......53
child safety seats ......................67
folding rear seats ......................54
Index
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