1999 FORD ESCORT window

instrument panel registers. If the temperature is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or
higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to
reduce fogging.
²
-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It
can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically
dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will 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).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.
²When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to
not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block
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.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Clears the rear window of thin ice and fog. To operate:
1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
2. Press and release the control
once to turn on. The light will be lit
while the rear window defroster is
on.
3. Press and release the control
again to turn off.
The defroster will automatically turn off after fifteen minutes.
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 to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps. Rotate to the second position
to also turn on the headlamps.
R.DEF
LOCKACCONSTART0IIIIII4
3
2
1
OFF
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Rear window wiper/washer controls (if equipped)
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear wiper and washer control to the
desired position.
²To turn rear wipers on, rotate the
rear wiper/washer control upward
to the ON position.
²To turn rear wipers off, rotate the
rear wiper/washer control
downward to the OFF position.
For rear washer fluid operation, rotate the rear wiper/washer control to
the desired position.
²To turn rear washers on, rotate the rear wiper/washer control upward
to the
position for your desired length of washer time.
²To turn rear washers on briefly (for quick cleaning), rotate the
wiper/washer control downward to the
position and release.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
²Press and hold OPEN to raise the
moon roof to the vent position.
²Press OPEN again to fully open
the moon roof.
²Press the opposite end of the
toggle control to close the moon
roof from either position.
Sliding shade
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can open or close when the
moon roof is closed.
MIST
OFF
OFFON
INT
1
2
F
S
PULL INT
OPEN
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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
Express down
To make the driver window open
fully without holding the window
control, press the driver window
control completely down and release
quickly. Depress again to stop
window operation.
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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Important ventilating information
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for
long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).
Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air.
Improve vehicle ventilation by
keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves and other debris.
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Coupe
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
DRL 10A Daytime Running Lamps
HAZARD 15A Hazard Flasher
ROOM 10A Engine Controls, RAP System, Radio, Shift
Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System,
Warning Chime, Instrument Cluster
ENGINE 15A Electronic Automatic Transaxle, Ignition
System, Constant Control Relay Module
(PCM Relay)
RADIO 5A Power Mirrors, Radio, RAP System
DOOR LOCK30A Power Door Locks
HORN 15A Horn, Shift Lock
AIR COND 15A A/C-Heater, ABS
METER 10A
Backup Lamps, Engine Coolant Level Switch,
Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost,
Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch
WIPER 20A Wiper/Washer, Blower Motor Relay
STOP 20A Stop Lamps, Brake Pressure Switch
TAIL 15A Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination
(DRL) (DOOR LK)
STOP
HAZARD HORN
TAIL
ROOM(AIR COND) (SUN ROOF)
ENGINE METER(ASC)
RADIO
WIPER
–P. Window (C.B.)
(FOG) CIGAR
(AUDIO)
AIR BAGFUEL INJ
HEATER
–
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
SUN ROOF 15A Power Moonroof
ASC 10A Speed Control
P. WINDOW 30A CB Power Windows
CIGAR 20A Cigar Lighter
AIR BAG 10A Air Bags
FOG 10A Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
AUDIO 15A Premium Sound Amplifier, CD Changer
FUEL INJ. 10A H02S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow
Sensor
BLOWER 30A CB Blower Motor Relay
Sedan/Wagon
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
R.WIPER 10A Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate
Wiper/Washer
HAZARD 15A Hazard Lamps
R. WIPER (DOOR LK)
STOP
HAZARD HORN
TAIL
ROOM(AIR COND)SUNROOF
ENGINE METER(ASC)
MIRROR
WIPER
–P. Window (C.B.)
(FOG) CIGAR
(AUDIO)
AIR BAGFUEL INJ
HEATER
–
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
ROOM 10A Engine Controls, Remote Anti-Theft
Personality (RAP) Module, Radio, Shift
Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System,
Warning Chime
ENGINE 15A Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR Sensor
MIRROR 5A Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE)
DOOR
LOCK30A Power Door Locks
HORN 15A Horn
AIR COND 15A A/C-Heater, ABS
METER 10A Backup Lamps, Engine Controls,
Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost,
Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal
Switch
WIPER 20A Wiper/Washer, Blower Relay
STOP 15A Stop Lamps
TAIL 15A Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination
SUN ROOF 15A Power Moonroof
ASC 10A Speed Control
CIGAR 20A Cigar Lighter
AIR BAG 10A Joint Connector, Air Bag Diagnostic
Monitor
FOG 10A Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
AUDIO 15A Radio
FUEL
INJECTOR10A HO2S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow
Sensor
P. WINDOW 30A CB Power Windows
BLOWER 30A CB A/C-Heater
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
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