1997 FORD ESCORT warning lights

MIRRORS
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10 0
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8010 0
12 0
16 0
18 0 140
200FUEL FILLCHEF1/22
13RPM x 1000
RSM
SET
ACC
CST OFF ON
R L
OFF2INT
1 OFF MIST
Exterior lamps and
turn signal lever
(pg. 26 and
pg. 9)
Foglamp switch
(if equipped)
(pg. 27)Fuel gauge
(pg. 13)Engine coolant
temperature gauge
(pg. 13)
Speedometer
(pg. 13)Tachometer (if
equipped)
(pg. 14)
Warning lights
(pg. 6)
Wiper/washer
lever (pg. 30)
Rear wiper/washer
(if equipped) (pg.
30) Speed control
(if equipped)
(pg. 27) Power mirrors
control (if
equipped)
(pg. 16) Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 15)
Instrumentation
4

Engine coolant
Illuminates when there is low
coolant level or a problem with the
engine coolant system. Stop the
vehicle and check the engine
coolant level as soon as possible.
The light will also briefly illuminate
when the ignition key is turned to
ON and the engine is off. For more
information on engine coolant,
refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Liftgate ajar (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and the liftgate is
open.
Many of the lights illuminate
briefly when you start the vehicle.
For more information on warning
light illumination, refer to
Preparing to start the vehiclein
theStartingchapter.
Warning chimes
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
CHECK
COOLANT
Instrumentation
10

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
Controls and features
26

and change the weight on the
hitch.
Using trailer brakes
Use electric brakes or manual,
automatic, or surge-type hydraulic
brakes that meet federal and local
regulations. Install and adjust the
brakes according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not connect a trailer's
hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle's brake
system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and
your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Using safety chains
Always connect the trailer's safety
chains to the vehicle. To connect
the chains, cross the chains under
the trailer tongue and attach to the
vehicle frame or hook retainers
(not the bumper). Make sure there
is enough slack to allow the vehicle
to turn corners.
Using trailer lamps
See your local trailer dealer or
rental agency for the proper
instructions and equipment for
hooking up trailer lamps.
Do not hook the trailer lights
directly into the vehicle's lighting
system wiring. If the trailer lamps
are not installed properly, the
warning lights in the instrument
cluster may not work properly.
Driving
104

BULB SPECIFICATIONS
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Exterior illumination
Front park/turn lamps 2 3457
Foglamps (if equipped) 2 881
Headlamps Ð aero high and low
beam2 9007
Rear license plate lamp 2 168
High-mount brakelamp 1 921
Notchback Ð Backup lamp 2 3156
Notchback Ð Brakelamp 2 3157
Notchback Ð Rear/turn/side
marker2 3157
Liftgate wagon rear side marker
lamp2
(1 each side)168
Interior illumination
Cargo lamp liftgate (wagon) 1 12V/5W
Interior overhead lamp 2 12V/10W
Luggage compartment lamp (if
equipped)15W
PRNDL illumination 1 197
Heater control nomenclature 1 14V/3.0
High beam indicator 1 W
Instrument panel gauge (cluster) 4 194
Sport cluster w/ tachometer 2 194
Turn signal indicator 1 194
Upshift indicator (if equipped) (1 each) 194
Warning lights Ð all 194
Maintenance and care
172

Engine oil ..................................130
check oil warning light ...............9
checking and adding ..............130
Exhaust fumes ............................91
Fan ...............................................18
Flashing the lights ......................27
Floor mats ...................................39
Foglamps ..............................27,163
Fuel
capacity ...................................179
improving fuel economy ........106
low fuel warning light ................7
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................153
Fuel pump shut-off switch ..43,107
starting after a collision ...........43
Fuse panels
engine compartment ..............113
instrument panel ....................111
Fuses ..........................................109
charts ................................111,113
checking and replacing ..........109
circuit breakers .......................110
Gauges, Electronic ......................12
Gauges, Mechanical ....................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................13
trip odometer ............................14
Gearshift .................................36,97
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................101
definition .................................101
Hazard flashers ....................29,107
Head restraints ...........................54
Headlamps
daytime running lights .............26
replacing bulbs .......................162
turning on and off ....................26High beams
indicator light .............................9
operation ...................................27
High-mount brakelamp
replacing the bulb ..................164
Hood ..........................................128
prop rod ..................................128
release lever ............................128
working under the hood ........124
Idle
relearning ................................144
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................158
Instrument cluster
sport .........................................6,7
standard ......................................6
Instrument panel ........................15
lighting up panel and interior 6,15
location of components ...........4,5
Interval wipers ............................30
Jump-starting your vehicle ......120
attaching cables ......................121
disconnecting cables ..............122
Lamps ........................................160
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................172
daytime running light system ..26
dome lamps .............................170
fog lamps ............................27,163
headlamps ..........................26,162
high beams ................................27
high-mount brakelamp ...........164
illuminated entry system .........33
interior lamps ....................31,170
map lamps ..........................31,171
replacing bulbs .......................160
tail lamps ..........................167,168
License plate lamps ..................165
Liftgate .................................40,164
warning light .............................10
Index
188

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
189

head restraints ..........................54
split-folding rear seat ...............54
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing ...124
servicing when you tow .........105
Special driving conditions ..........89
Specification chart, lubricants .180
Speed control ..............................27
Starting your vehicle ..................88
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................86
starting a cold engine ..............89
starting a warm engine ............89
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................29
Tail lamps
bulb replacement .............167,168
Tilt steering wheel ......................29
Tire types ..................................152
Tires ...........................................148
changing ..................................114
checking the pressure ............150
replacing ..................................151
rotating ....................................151
snow tires and chains ............152
tire grades ...............................148
treadwear ................................148
Trailer towing ............................102
safety chains ...........................104
tips ...........................................105
trailer brakes ...........................104
trailer lamps ............................104
Transaxle .....................................96
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................139
Turn signal
indicator lights ............................9
Upshift indicator light ...........8,100
Upshift speeds ..........................100
Vehicle dimensions ...................182
Vehicle headlamp aiming
device (VHAD) .........................173Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................185
Ventilating your vehicle (see
Climate control) ................18,19,23
Warning chimes ...........................10
headlamps on ............................11
key in ignition ...........................11
safety belt .................................10
Washer fluid ..............................134
reservoir ..................................135
windshield .................................30
Windows
one-touch down ........................35
power windows, operating .......34
Windshield
washing ......................................30
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....134
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................146
liftgate reservoir .....................135
operation ...................................30
Wrecker towing .........................123
Index
190