1998 FORD ESCORT clock

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
gearshift lever (automatic
transaxle only) and allows key
removal. On vehicles with a
manual transaxle push the key in
while turning to lock.
2. ACCESSORY, allows the
electrical accessories such as the
radio to operate while the engine
is not running.
3. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when
driving.
4. START, cranks the engine.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control
clockwise to the first position to
turn on the parking lamps only.
Rotate to the second position to
also turn on the headlamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL)
(if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on
with a reduced output. To activate:
²the engine must be running
²the gearshift must not be in P
(Park)
²the headlamp control is in the
OFF or Parking lamps position.
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4. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the
wheel is raised off the ground.
5. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the door of the tire you are
changing. Turn the handle
clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
6. Remove the lug nuts with the
lug wrench.
7. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. Reinstall
the lug nuts until the wheel is snug
against the hub. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until the
wheel has been lowered.
8. Lower the wheel by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
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If you must remove the coolant
recovery cap, follow these steps to
avoid personal injury:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn
the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a
thick cloth around the cap. Slowly
turn cap counterclockwise to the
first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure
releases.
4. When you are sure that all the
pressure has been released, use
the cloth to press the cap down,
turn it counterclockwise and
remove it.
Use Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid E2FZ-19549±AA (in Canada,
Motorcraft CXC-8±B) or an
equivalent premium engine coolant
that meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44±A. Ford Premium
Engine Coolant is an optimized
formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in
Ford cooling systems for four years
or 80,000 km (50,000 miles).
Do not use alcohol or methanol
antifreeze or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use
supplemental coolant additives in
your vehicle. These additives may
harm your engine cooling system.
The use of an improper coolant
may void your warranty of your
vehicle's engine cooling system.
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neutral position (manual
transaxles), turn off all accessories
and start the vehicle.
2. Let the engine idle for at least
one minute.
3. The relearning process will
automatically complete as you
drive the vehicle.
²If you do not allow the engine to
relearn its idle, the idle quality
of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle is
eventually relearned.
²If the battery has been
disconnected or a new battery
has been installed, the clock and
the preset radio stations must
be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible
manner. Follow your
communities standards for
disposal. Call your local
recycling center to find out
more about recycling automotive
batteries.
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3. Remove the protective dust
shield from the housing by turning
the dust shield counterclockwise
(when viewed from the rear).
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
it straight out.
5. Remove the bulb retaining ring
by rotating it counterclockwise
(when viewed from the rear).
6. Remove the old bulb from its
socket by pulling it straight back
out of the socket. Do not turn the
bulb while removing it.
7. Replace the bulb by pushing a
new one straight in with the bulb's
plastic base facing upward. You
may need to turn the bulb slightly
to align the grooves in the plastic
base with the tabs in the bulb
socket.
8. Slip the bulb retaining ring over
the plastic base and lock the ring
by rotating it clockwise until it
snaps into place.
9. Reconnect the electrical
connector to the bulb.
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10. Replace the protective dust
shield and lock the shield by
rotating it clockwise until it locks
into position.
11. Reconnect the headlamp wiring
socket to the in-line connector.
Foglamps (if equipped)
To change the foglamp bulbs:
1. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the back of the
foglamp assembly.
2. Twist, then pull the bulb from
the foglamp assembly.
3. Install the new bulb.
4. Connect the electrical connector
to the back of the foglamp
assembly.
High-mount brake lamp
The brake lamp is mounted with
two fastener clips and an assembly
cover on the package tray.
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Wagon
1. Open trunk to expose the tail
lamp assembly. Remove the two
screws from the front of the lamp.
2. The tail lamp has hidden
fasteners which can be disengaged
by hitting the lamp, with the side
of your hand, toward the side of
the vehicle.
3. Remove the socket that contains
the burned-out bulb by rotating it
counterclockwise, then pulling it
out of the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the burned-out bulb from
the socket and install the new
bulb.
5. Push the socket into the lamp,
then secure it by rotating it
clockwise.
6. Position the tail lamp on the
vehicle and gently tap the lens to
engage the clips. Install the
screws.
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headlamp refer to the directional
change (left or right) of the
horizontal aim.
3.Usea4mmwrench or socket to
turn the horizontal adjusting screw
until the forward edge of the
knurled portion of the screw is
aligned with the ª0º reference
mark (as shown) on the plastic
slider when viewed directly from
above.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. With the hood open, locate the
bubble level and vertical
adjustment screw. The adjustment
screw is located on the outboard
side of the headlamp below the
headlamp upper attachment.
3. The ªUPº and ªDNº on the
bubble indicate the directional
change (up or down) of the
vertical aim.
4.Usea4mmwrench or socket to
turn the vertical adjusting screw
clockwise or counterclockwise until
the bubble is centered.
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