1997 Ford Escort Owners Manual

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conditioning can only function if the air temperature outside the vehicle is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. Select A/C and turn the temperature dial to the left for recirculated, cooled airflow through these vents:

Usingthepanelmode † This brings in outside air and can be used for heating and ventilating. Select through these vents:

for airflow

Usingthefloormode In the OFF mode, outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. Usingthepanel/floormode Manual heating system † This mode brings in outside air and can be used for heating and ventilating.

Manual heating and air conditioning system † This mode brings in outside air and can be used for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning; the air conditioning can only

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Usingthefloormode In this mode, with the temperature control knob between full cool and full hot ranges, slightly warmer air will be directed toward your feet and cooler air toward your chest. In the full cool or full hot ranges, the airflow toward both feet and chest will be the same temperature. † This allows for maximum for

heating, but can also be used for ventilating. Select airflow through the rear seat floor ducts and these vents:

Usingthedefrost/floormode Manual heating system † This brings in outside air and

can be used for heating or ventilating.

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Manual heating and air conditioning system † This brings in outside air and

can be used for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning in order to dehumidify the windshield; the air conditioning can only function if the air temperature outside the vehicle is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. for airflow through Select these vents:

Usingthedefrostmode Manual heating system † This brings in outside air and can be used for heating and ventilating and will clear ice or fog from the windshield and front side windows.

Manual heating and air conditioning system † This brings in outside air and

can be used for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning in order to dehumidify the windshield; the air conditioning can only function if the air temperature outside the vehicle is about 10°C (50°F) or higher.

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Specialfeatures For slightly warm airflow toward your feet and slightly cool airflow toward your chest at the same time:

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* If equipped with air conditioning For about the same temperature airflow toward your chest and feet:

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* If equipped with air conditioning Forbetterairflow Remove snow, ice, and leaves from the intake vents for the best airflow:

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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) Press the defroster switch to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog: The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after fifteen minutes. To manually turn off the defroster before fifteen minutes have passed, push the switch again.

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Ignition LOCK locks the steering wheel and allows the key to be removed from the ignition. (Push the key in while turning to LOCK on vehicles with manual transaxles.) LOCK also locks automatic transaxle gearshifts.

ACC

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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 to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting 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

OFF

Daytimerunninglight(DRL) system(ifequipped) The DRL system turns on the high beam headlamps, with a reduced light output, when: † the vehicle is running † the vehicle has a fully released † the headlamp system is in the

parking brake

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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.

Highbeamsandflash-to-pass Push for high beam headlamp operation. Pull and release quickly for “flash-to-pass” operation.

Foglamps (if equipped) Rotate the switch to turn the foglamps on and off.

Speed control (if equipped) Maintain vehicle speed at least 50
km/h (30 mph) to operate the speed control system.

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Press the ON portion of the ON / OFF button to turn on. Press the OFF portion of the ON / OFF button to turn off.

Press the RSM button to resume a set speed. Hold the SET ACC portion of the SET ACC / CST button to set the desired speed. Hold SET ACC to increase speed; tap to increase speed in 1.6 km/h (1 mph) increments. Hold the CST portion of the SET ACC / CST button to decrease speed; tap to decrease speed; tap to decrease speed in 1.6 km/h (1
mph) increments.

Speed control can be canceled by pressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal (if equipped). Do not shift into N (automatic transaxle) or neutral (manual transaxle) with the speed control on. Use only Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved radio transmitting equipment in your vehicle to prevent speed control malfunctions.

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Tilt steering (if equipped) Pull the lever down to adjust the steering column angle. Push the lever back up to lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. You could lose control of the vehicle and injure someone.

Hazard flasher switch For information on the hazard flasher switch, refer to the Roadside emergencies chapter.

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Windshield wipers and washer Wipers Rotate the windshield wiper switch to the desired interval position. Push up and release to wipe the windshield only once. Pull down to select the wipers on continuously.

Washer Pull toward you for windshield washer fluid operation.

Rear window wipers and washer (if equipped) Wipers For rear operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer switch to the desired position. Select:

ON Rear wiper on OFF Rear wiper and washer off

Washer For rear window washer fluid operation, pull toward you. Select:

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Top Bottom and washer operation (for quick cleaning).

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OVERHEAD CONTROLS

Overhead Lamps Move the overhead lamp switch to the desired position: OFF Overhead lamp off DOOR Overhead lamp illuminates when a door is opened ON Overhead lamp on Maplamps(ifequipped) Press to turn the map lamps on and off.

DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS

Power door locks (if equipped) Push to lock or unlock the doors.

L All doors locked U All doors unlocked

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OFF DOOR ON

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† Front passenger side

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Childproof locks The rear doors can be set to prevent children from opening the doors from the inside. To set the rear childproof locks:

The childproof lock must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock on one door will not set the lock for both rear doors. To return the rear doors to normal operation, return the lever to the raised position.

Illuminated entry (if equipped) For more information on the illuminated entry system, refer to Illuminated entry under Remote entry system in this chapter.

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Power windows (if equipped) Driversidecontrols Press the appropriate window switch to operate the power windows.

† Driver window

† Front passenger window

† Left rear passenger window

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To prevent passengers from operating the power windows, press the lock button. Press again to unlock and allow the passengers to operate the power windows.

One-touchdownfeature To open the driver side window completely, press and release the lower portion of the driver side window switch. To stop the window while it is in motion, press the switch again. Passengercontrols Press the window switch to operate the power window at each door position.

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† Rear passengers

CONSOLE CONTROLS

Gearshift For information about the gearshift on vehicles with automatic or manual transaxles, refer to the Transaxles section of the Driving chapter.

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Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Driving chapter.

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FLOOR CONTROLS

Floor mat hook (if equipped) Fasten the floor mat to the floor to prevent the mat from shifting.

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TRUNK/LIFTGATE CONTROLS

Compact disc changer (if equipped) For information on compact disc changer, refer to the Audio Guide.

Wagon liftgate lamp Press the switch to turn the liftgate lamp on or off.

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Wagon sliding shade Pull the shade to cover the cargo area.

Hook the shade into the notches in the rear trim panels.

Rewindingtheslidingshade If the shade is damaged or loses its spring tension from excessive use, manual rewind of the shade may be necessary. The following procedure is a two-person operation:

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1. Remove the shade from the mounting brackets by detaching the safety clip and pressure fit plastic knobs from either side of the shade. Extend the shade fully with the smooth grain facing you. 2. Wrap the vinyl around the tube twice by twisting the tube away from you. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end cap with each wrap. 3. Fold the vinyl toward the center, making sure the edges clear the end cap slots. Use tape or a rubber band to hold the vinyl on the left side of the tube. 4. Push in the right end cap (marked R) about 6 mm (1/4 inch) to disengage the clutch and hold in while turning the tube toward you fourteen times. 5. Let go of the right end cap and unfold the vinyl. Place the vinyl into the end cap slots. 6. Place the shade back in the vehicle.

To avoid possible injury during a sudden stop or collision, the cover should be attached to the brackets when not in use.

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Fuel pump shut-off switch The fuel pump shut-off switch stops the fuel pump when the vehicle has been involved in a collision or substantial jolt. If the vehicle does not start, it is possible that the fuel pump shut-off switch needs to be reset.

If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service.

The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the rear passenger side of your vehicle. With the sedan model, a label marks its location. Press the button on the switch to reset the fuel pump: † Sedan

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REMOTE ENTRY AND ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM † Sedan

† Wagon

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LOCK

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Remote entry system (if equipped) The remote entry system is available as a driver-door only or as an all-door system. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. When the ignition is in ON or ACC, the system is disarmed. If the vehicle is left running and locked, the system will not allow reentry using the remote entry transmitter. The operating range of the remote entry system may be affected by weather conditions (such as very

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cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10
meters (33 ft) away from your vehicle. Unlockingthedoorsandwagon liftgate Driver-door only system † Press once to unlock the driver † Press again within five seconds to unlock the wagon liftgate (if equipped)

side door.

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Openingthetrunk(ifequipped) Press once to open the trunk. † Sedan

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driver’s door.

Lockingthedoors Driver-door only system † Press once to lock only the † Press again within five seconds to verify system has attempted to lock the door (horn will sound once and parking lamps will flash).

The remote opens and locks the driver’s door only, it will not activate the other three doors. A bright yellow key fob and ‘‘DRIVER’S DOOR ONLY’’ label are provided with your remote entry system. They provide an additional reminder that the remote entry system locks and unlocks only the driver’s door. If the other doors are unlocked, they will remain unlocked even after the system has locked the

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driver’s door. The other doors must be locked manually. † Sedan

† Wagon

All-door system † Press once to lock all doors. † Press again within five seconds to verify doors are locked (horn will sound once and parking lamps will flash).

If a door is ajar, the horn will sound twice when the LOCK button is pressed a second time with the all-door system.

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Soundingapanicalarm Press once to sound an alarm (with either the driver-door only or all-door system). † Sedan

† Wagon

The parking lamps flash, the horn sounds, and the illuminated entry system turns on. Press a second time to turn off the alarm.

Illuminated entry Interior lamps illuminate when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). The illuminated entry function illuminates the interior overhead lamp for approximately 20 seconds, until the key is inserted into the ignition and turned to ON, or until the LOCK button is pressed on the remote entry transmitter. The interior overhead lamp must be set to the DOOR position in order for the

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illuminated entry system to activate.

anti-theft indicator light

Anti-theft system (if equipped) The anti-theft system protects against unauthorized entry into an armed and locked vehicle. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system activates and: † flashes the parking lamps and † sounds the horn The horn and parking lamps shut off after approximately three minutes. The lights and horn will remain off unless another unauthorized entry is attempted. Armingthesystem The anti-theft system can be armed when: † the ignition is in the LOCK † the panic alarm is off † all doors are closed

position and the key is removed

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Press once to arm the anti-theft system. The THEFT light in the instrument cluster illuminates until the arming procedure is complete. After the arming procedure is complete, the THEFT light flashes.

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LOCK

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Disarminganuntriggered system Press once to disarm the untriggered anti-theft system. If the driver armed the system but did not exit the vehicle, the system can also be disarmed by inserting the key and turning the ignition to ON. The system will not disarm by using the key in any door/trunk lock cylinder.

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Disarmingatriggeredsystem Press either the UNLOCK or PANIC button to disarm a triggered anti-theft system. A triggered system can also be disarmed by inserting the key and turning the ignition to ON. This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Replacement batteries for the remote entry and/or anti-theft system transmitters can be purchased at pharmacies, watch stores, or at authorized dealers. If a transmitter is lost, a new one may be programmed by your dealer. Take any remaining transmitters with you to the dealer so they may be reprogrammed. The system will work with up to four transmitters. Your vehicle comes equipped with two transmitters; additional transmitters can be ordered from your dealer. It will be necessary to have all of the transmitters programmed to the remote entry system by the dealer at the same time.

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FRONT SEATS Lift handle to slide the seat forward or backward

Lift to adjust the seatback

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Head restraints Push the release button to lower the head restraint To raise the head restraint, pull without pushing the release button.

REAR SEATS Stow the built-in child seat (if equipped) in order to fold the rear seatback down. Refer to Built-in child seat in this chapter for more information. Push the seatback back to a raised position and latch for normal seating. The full rear seat bench is shown. The split-folding rear seat (if equipped) operates in a similar manner. Press to unlock the seatback:

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada, the law requires the use of safety belts.

To reduce the risk of serious injury in a

collision, always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.

To prevent the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.

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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a safety belt properly.

USING THE SAFETY RESTRAINTS PROPERLY

Combination lap and shoulder belts Insert the tongue into the slot to fasten.

Push the red release button and remove the tongue from the slot to unfasten.

The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as

possible around the hips, not around the waist.

The outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder safety belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have the two types of locking modes.

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Vehiclesensitive(emergency) lockingmode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, which locks the belts in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, the combination safety belts will lock to restrain forward movement of the driver and passengers. The retractor can be made to lock by pulling sharply on the belt.

Automaticlockingmode In this mode, the occupant is locked in a certain position by the shoulder belt and the belt does not adjust tightness during vehicle movement. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. Whentousetheautomatic lockingmode † When a tight lap and shoulder † Any time a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. For more information on the proper use of a child safety seat, refer to Children and infant or child safety seats later in this chapter.

belt fit is desired.

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Usingtheautomaticlocking mode The automatic locking mode must be used when installing an aftermarket child safety seat in any outboard passenger seat. 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder belt portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates that the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Cancelingtheautomaticlocking mode Disconnect the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to completely retract. This will cancel the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency locking) mode.

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Front seat safety belt height adjustment Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. † To lower the height of the

shoulder belt:

Push the button down. Slide down.

† To raise the height of the

shoulder belt:

Slide up. Pull down on the height adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place.

Lap belt A lap belt is located in the center of the rear seat. Adjustingthelapbelt Because the lap belt does not have a retractor to automatically adjust itself during vehicle movement, the lap belt should be adjusted before use. † To shorten the belt:

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Buckle the belt. Pull the loose end of the belt until snug.

† To lengthen the belt: Tip and pull the tongue. The lap belt must fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist.

Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically for damage and to ensure that they work properly.

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The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger inboard buckle location covers an energy absorbing sew pattern on the safety belt. In the event of a collision, the sew pattern may release, and the orange portion of the warning label may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt and buckle must be replaced.

Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.

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Then . . . The safety belt indicator illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for 4-8 seconds. The safety belt indicator light and the warning chime turn off.

The safety belt indicator light and warning chime remain off.

SAFETY BELT INDICATOR LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME illuminates in the instrument

cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation If . . . The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to ON...