2001 Ford Escort Owners Manual

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ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card holders only.) 206 Customer assistance Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer (less a reasonable allowance for consumer use). The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle. California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if, within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km (18 000 miles), whichever occurs first: 1. Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 207 Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 208 A Air bag supplemental restraint system ....................................79–80 and child safety seats ..............82 description ................................80 disposal ......................................84 driver air bag ............................82 indicator light .....................10, 84 operation ...................................82 passenger air bag .....................82 Air cleaner filter .......159–160, 189 Air conditioning ..........................38 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) .....................................148 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..................................98–99 Anti-theft system ........................62 arming the system ..............62–63 disarming a triggered system .................................63–64 disarming an untriggered system .......................................63 warning light .............................11 Audio system (see Radio) .........19 Automatic transaxle .................101 driving with .............................103 fluid, adding ............................154 fluid, checking ........................154 fluid, refill capacities ..............190 fluid, specification ..................192 Axle lubricant specifications ..........191 Battery .......................................157 acid, treating emergencies .....157 Index charging system warning light ............................................11 jumping a disabled battery ....129 maintenance-free ....................157 replacement, specifications ...189 servicing ..................................157 Belt minder .................................75 Brakes ..........................................98 anti-lock ...............................98–99 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........11, 99 brake warning light ..................10 fluid, checking and adding ....145 fluid, refill capacities ..............190 fluid, specifications .........191–192 lubricant specifications ..191–192 parking ......................................99 shift interlock ..........................101 Break-in period .............................3 Capacities for refilling fluids ....190 Certification Label ....................194 Child safety restraints ................85 child safety belts ......................85 Child safety seats ........................86 attaching with tether straps ....90 in front seat ..............................88 in rear seat ................................88 Cleaning your vehicle ...............184 engine compartment ..............186 exterior ............................184–185 exterior lamps .........................186 instrument cluster lens ..........187 instrument panel ....................187 interior .............................187–188 mirrors .....................................185 plastic parts ............................185 209 Index safety belts ..............................188 washing ....................................184 waxing .....................................184 wheels ......................................185 windows ..................................188 wiper blades ............................186 woodtone trim ........................188 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............38 Clock ......................................25, 33 Clutch fluid ..........................................146 operation while driving ..........106 recommended shift speeds ....108 Coolant checking and adding ..............148 refill capacities ................152, 190 specifications ..................191–192 Cruise control (see Speed control) ........................................46 Customer Assistance ................114 Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................203 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................196 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................202 Getting roadside assistance ...114 Getting the service you need .........................................196 Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................206 The Dispute Settlement Board .......................................199 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................202 210 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) .........................................44 Defrost rear window ..............................43 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................154 engine oil .................................142 Doors lubricant specifications ..........191 Driving under special conditions through water .........................113 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................129 Emission control system ..........174 Engine ................................192–193 check engine/service engine soon light ....................................9 cleaning ...................................186 coolant .....................................148 idle speed control ...................157 lubrication specifications ..................191–192 refill capacities ........................190 service points ..................140–141 starting after a collision .........115 Engine block heater ...................96 Engine oil ..................................142 checking and adding ..............142 dipstick ....................................142 filter, specifications ........144, 189 recommendations ...................144 refill capacities ........................190 specifications ..................191–192 Exhaust fumes ............................97 Floor mats ...................................56 Fluid capacities .........................190 Foglamps .....................................45 Fuel ............................................166 calculating fuel economy .......171 cap .....................................12, 168 capacity ...................................190 choosing the right fuel ...........169 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................174 detergent in fuel .....................170 filling your vehicle with fuel ..................166, 168, 171 filter, specifications ........171, 189 fuel pump shut-off switch .....115 gauge .........................................14 improving fuel economy ........171 low fuel warning light ................8 octane rating ...........169, 192–193 quality ......................................170 running out of fuel .................170 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................166 Fuses ..................................117, 119 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 168 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...................................171 Gauges .........................................13 engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................14 fuel gauge ..................................14 Index odometer ...................................15 speedometer .............................15 tachometer ................................16 trip odometer ............................16 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......................................109 definition .................................109 driving with a heavy load ......109 location ....................................109 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................................109 calculating ...............................109 definition .................................109 driving with a heavy load ......109 location ....................................109 Hazard flashers .........................115 Head restraints ...........................65 Headlamps ...................................44 aiming ..............................181–183 bulb specifications ..................181 daytime running lights .............44 flash to pass ..............................45 high beam ...........................11, 45 replacing bulbs .......................176 turning on and off ....................44 warning chime ..........................13 Heating ........................................38 heater only system ...................38 heating and air conditioning system .......................................40 Hood ..........................................138 Ignition .........................44, 192–193 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..86 211 Index Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................175 Instrument panel ..........................8 cleaning ...................................187 cluster ..................................8, 187 lighting up panel and interior .......................................17 location of components ..............8 Jack ............................................125 positioning ...............................125 storage .....................................125 Jump-starting your vehicle ......129 Keys key in ignition chime ...............13 positions of the ignition ...........44 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ................181 cargo lamps ...............................17 daytime running light ...............44 fog lamps ...................................45 headlamps .........................44, 176 headlamps, flash to pass ..........45 instrument panel, dimming .....17 interior lamps ...................53, 180 replacing bulbs .......176, 178–180 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) .................................46 Lights, warning and indicator ......8 air bag ........................................10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ......11, 99 212 anti-theft ...................................11 brake ..........................................10 charging system ........................11 fuel cap light .............................12 high beam .................................11 low fuel ........................................8 oil pressure ...............................12 safety belt .................................10 service engine soon ....................9 turn signal indicator .................11 Load limits .................................109 GAWR ......................................109 GVWR ......................................109 trailer towing ..........................109 Locks childproof ..................................54 Lubricant specifications ...191–192 Manual transaxle fluid capacities ........................190 lubricant specifications ..........192 reverse .....................................108 Mirrors cleaning ...................................185 side view mirrors (power) .......18 Moon roof ....................................52 Motorcraft parts ................171, 189 Octane rating ............................169 Odometer .....................................15 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................142 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ................................60 Parking brake ..............................99 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....189 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ........................................122 Power door locks ........................54 Power steering ..........................100 fluid, checking and adding ....153 fluid, refill capacity ................190 fluid, specifications .........191–192 Radio ............................................19 Rear window defroster ...............43 Relays ................................117, 125 Remote entry system ...........57, 60 illuminated entry ......................62 locking/unlocking doors .....58–59 opening the trunk .....................59 panic alarm ...............................60 replacement/additional transmitters ...............................61 replacing the batteries .............60 Roof rack ...................................113 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ........................12, 69–73 Safety defects, reporting ..........208 Safety restraints ....................69–73 belt minder ...............................75 cleaning the safety belts ..78, 188 Index extension assembly ..................74 for adults .............................70–72 for children ...............................85 lap belt ......................................74 warning light and chime ...10, 12, 75 Safety seats for children ............86 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ....................................69 Seats ............................................65 child safety seats ......................86 cleaning ...........................187–188 Servicing your vehicle ..............135 Spark plugs, specifications .............189, 192–193 Specification chart, lubricants ...........................191–192 Speed control ..............................46 Speedometer ...............................15 Starting your vehicle ............93, 96 jump starting ..........................129 Steering wheel tilting .........................................50 Tachometer .................................16 Temperature control (see Climate control) ..........................38 Tires ...........................125, 161–163 changing ..........................125–126 checking the pressure ............163 replacing ..................................164 rotating ....................................163 snow tires and chains ............165 tire grades ...............................162 treadwear ................................162 213 Vehicle loading ..........................109 Ventilating your vehicle .............97 Warning chimes .....................12–13 Warning lights (see Lights) .........8 Washer fluid ..............................147 Water, Driving through .............113 Windows power .........................................55 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid .....147 checking and cleaning ............160 operation ...................................51 replacing wiper blades ...........161 Wrecker towing .........................134 Index Towing .......................................111 trailer towing ..........................111 wrecker ....................................134 Transaxle automatic operation ...............101 fluid, refill capacities ..............190 lubricant specifications ..........192 Transmission fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................154 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................156 lubricant specifications ..........191 Trip odometer .............................16 Trunk ...........................................56 remote release ....................18, 59 ............................11, 46 Turn signal Vehicle dimensions ...................193 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................195 214 215 Filling station information Item Required fuel Fuel tank capacity Tire size and pressure Hood release Oil capacity (includes filter change) Engine oil Coolant capacity 1 Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Refer to the Certification Label inside of driver’s door. Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel. Sedan-3.8L (4.0 quarts) ZX2-4.25L (4.5 quarts) Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H Automatic transaxle-6.0L (6.3 quarts) Manual transaxle-5.0L (5.3 quarts) Fill to line on reservoir. 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transaxle capacity Manual transaxle capacity 1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 216

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2001 Ford Escort Owners Manual