1999 FORD ESCORT lock

Shift indicator light (if equipped)
To maximize fuel economy, the shift
indicator light illuminates when the
manual transmission should be
shifted to the next highest gear.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light does not illuminate
momentarily at start up, remains on
or continues to flash, the ABS needs
to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Refer toSecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theControls
and featureschapter.
ABS
THEFT
Instrumentation
9

Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the
oil level and add oil if needed. Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance
and Carechapter.
Liftgate ajar (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON position and the liftgate is
open.
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver's door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
Instrumentation
10

2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
open the trunk.
USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM stereo
MIRRORS
L R
TRUNKRELEASETRUNKRELEASE
OFFR.DEFA/C
MAX
A/C HI
LO
TUNESEEK
SCANAM
123456
FM H
M
+
BAL
FADE
BASS
TREBVOL
PUSH ON
Controls and features
15

Speaker balance/fade adjust
²Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and
left speakers.
²Press the BAL control. Toggle
between the + and Ð control to
adjust the speaker sound.
²Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
²Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and Ð control to
adjust the speaker sound.
Setting the clock
To set the hour, press the hour (h)
control and press:
²(+) to increase hour and
²(þ) to decrease hour
To set the minute, press the minute
(m) control and press:
²(+) to increase minutes and
²(þ) to decrease minutes
BAL BASS TREB
FADE –+
+
H
M12:
+
H
M :01
Controls and features
19

Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction
manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation operates only in tape
mode. Dolbytreduces the amount
of hiss and static during tape
playback.
Press the
button to activate (and
deactivate) Dolbytnoise reduction.
Setting the clock
To set the hour, press the hour (h)
control and press:
²(+) to increase hour and
²(þ) to decrease hour
To set the minute, press the minute
(m) control and press:
²(+) to increase minutes and
²(þ) to decrease minutes
EJREW
FFDOLBY B NR
2
+
H
M12:
+
H
M :01
Controls and features
25

Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode (if equipped) and plays all
tracks on the current disc in random
order. If equipped with the CD
changer, the shuffle feature
continues to the next disc after all
tracks are played.
Press the SHUFFLE control to start
this feature. Random order play will
continue until the SHUFFLE control
is pressed again.
Setting the clock
To set the hour, press the hour (h)
control and press:
²(+) to increase the hour and
²(þ) to decrease the hour
To set the minute, press the minute
(m) control and press:
²(+) to increase the minute and
²(þ) to decrease the minute
6
SHUF
+
H
M12:
+
H
M :01
Controls and features
33

Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
²
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers.
²OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
²
(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the floor ducts.
²
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air
through the floor ducts.
²
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts
and the windshield defroster ducts.
²
-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It
can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will help to reduce
your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired
position.
²To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).
²When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
OFF
Controls and features
38

airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,
avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These
objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and
possibly damage your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow
to the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except
and
. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
HI
LOOFFA/C
MAX
A/C
HI
LO
OFF
A/C
MAX
A/C
Controls and features
39