User manual FORD ESCORT

Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 123 180 187 188 80 87 104 2 3 17 47 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2 Instrumentation 3 Instrumentation Foglamp control * (pg. 28) Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Headlamp/turn signal control (pg. 26) 60 50 40 100 80 70 80 120 140 THEFT 90 160 E FUEL FILL 12 / 3 2 1 45 RPMx1000 6 7 8 F C H 30 60 0 00113 100 LOW FUEL MIRROR L Power side view mirrors (pg. 17) Speed control (pg. 28) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 17) Driver side air bag (pg. 58) 4 Instrumentation Passenger side air bag (pg. 58) Windshield wiper/washer control (pg. 34) F MIST OFF IN AM FM SEEK TRACK SCAN TUNE DISCS H M TAPE CD BASS TREB EJ VOL PUSH ON PREMIUM SOUND DOLBY B NR REW FF + SIDE 1-2 1 2 3 4 5 COMP 6 SHUF OFF A/C BAL FADE LO R.DEF HI MAX A/C Climate controls (pg. 18) Electronic sound system; refer to Audio Guide (pg. 18) 5 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster 60 70 100 120 140 50 E FUEL FILL 12 / 40 80 90 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 00 0 200 ­ + CHECK COOLANT THEFT Sport instrument cluster 50 40 E FUEL FILL 80 60 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 12 / F C H 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 3 2 1 45 RPMx1000 6 7 8 CHECK COOLANT 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 00 0 200 ­ + THEFT 6 Instrumentation ZX2 coupe instrument cluster 60 50 40 80 100 70 80 120 140 THEFT 90 160 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 3 2 1 45 RPMx1000 6 7 8 F C H 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 LOW FUEL CHECK COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH 0 00 0 120 P! BRAKE ­ + ABS Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately eight liters (two gallons) remaining. The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON 7 Instrumentation position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No 8 Instrumentation additional vehicle service is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 9 Instrumentation Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. 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 to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. P ! BRAKE ABS Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. THEFT 10 Instrumentation Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter. This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is low and more needs to be added. This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and the liftgate is open. CHECK COOLANT Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. 11 Instrumentation 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. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front 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 either front door is opened. 12 Instrumentation GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges 50 60 70 100 120 140 E FUEL FILL 12 / 40 80 90 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 SERVICE ENGINE SOON P! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 00 0 200 ­ + CHECK COOLANT THEFT Sport instrument cluster gauges 50 40 E FUEL FILL 80 60 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 12 / F C H 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 160 180 3 2 1 45 RPMx1000 6 7 8 CHECK COOLANT 110 120 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 00 0 200 ­ + THEFT ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges 60 50 40 80 100 70 80 120 140 THEFT 90 160 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 3 2 1 45 RPMx1000 6 7 8 F C H 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 LOW FUEL CHECK COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON MPH 0000 120 P! BRAKE ­ + ABS 13 Instrumentation Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. 14 E FUEL FILL 12 / F C H Instrumentation Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 40 80 60 50 100 70 80 120 140 90 160 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0000 120 Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 60 50 100 80 70 80 120 140 90 160 30 20 10 40 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0000 120 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 40 30 20 10 40 60 50 100 80 70 80 120 140 90 160 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0000 120 15 Instrumentation Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine. THEFT 3 2 1 45 RPMx1000 6 7 8 16 Controls and features PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. · Rotate left to brighten. · Rotate right to dim. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. MIRRORS L R 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. MIRRORS L R 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. The ignition key must be in ACC or ON to adjust the power side view mirrors. 17 Controls and features AUDIO SYSTEM Refer to the "Audio Guide" for instructions on how to operate the audio system. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped) LO OFF HI 18 Controls and features Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. LO HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. OFF · · · · · · (Vent)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. (Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts. -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster 19 Controls and features ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. Operating tips · In humid weather, select before driving. This will help to prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. · To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. · Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. · Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). · When 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. 20 Controls and features Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) LO A/C HI MAX A/C OFF Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. LO HI 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. OFF A/C MAX A/C The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and 21 Controls and features even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. · MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. · A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. (Vent)-Distributes outside · air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. · OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. (Panel and · floor)-Distributes outside air 22 Controls and features through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. · (Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. (Floor and · defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. 23 Controls and features · -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 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. Operating tips · In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. · To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. · Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. · Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). · If 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. 24 Controls and features Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally. · When 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. 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. R.DEF 25 Controls and features 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. OFF 3 2 CK O0 AC I C ON II 4 ART ST III 1 Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: · the engine must be running · the gearshift must not be in P (Park) · the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 26 L Controls and features The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision. High beams Push forward to activate. OFF Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate. OFF TURN SIGNAL CONTROL · Push down to activate the left turn signal. · Push up to activate the right turn signal. OFF 27 Controls and features FOGLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) Rotate forward to activate. OFF OFF SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on · Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). ON OFF Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on. 28 Controls and features To turn speed control off · Press OFF or · Turn off the vehicle ignition. ON OFF Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed · Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). RSM SET ACC CST If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. 29