Ford 2003 Escort- User Manual

Ford 2003 Escort

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Table of Contents
  • Page 3 – Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company
  • Page 4 – CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning; Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and; CONGRATULATIONS; Additional owner information is given in separate publications.; Introduction
  • Page 5 – Fuel pump shut-off switch; In the event of an accident the; SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
  • Page 7 – Data Recording; This stored information may be read out and used by:
  • Page 8 – Vehicle Symbol Glossary
  • Page 10 – WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES; If this light; Brake system warning light:; To; SERVICE; CHECK; BRAKE; Instrument Cluster
  • Page 11 – ABS; LOW
  • Page 14 – Entertainment Systems
  • Page 16 – Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.; Radio station memory preset; Tune adjust
  • Page 18 – Insert a tape to begin tape play.
  • Page 20 – AM/FM select in radio mode; Tune adjust in radio mode; Seek function; Seek function in radio mode; Tracking feature
  • Page 21 – Scan function; Scan function in radio mode; CD select; The track number will appear in the display.
  • Page 23 – Speaker balance adjust; Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display.; Setting memory preset stations
  • Page 24 – Random play; Random play in CD mode; Repeat play; Repeat play in CD mode
  • Page 25 – Changing the display mode
  • Page 26 – There are three factors that can effect radio reception:
  • Page 27 – AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE; Warranty Guide
  • Page 28 – Climate Controls
  • Page 29 – Operating tips; In humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost (; MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
  • Page 30 – The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except
  • Page 32 – REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER; Clears the rear window of thin ice and fog. To operate:
  • Page 33 – HEADLAMP CONTROL; Turns on the parking; High beams; Lights
  • Page 34 – Rotate up to brighten.; AIMING THE HEADLAMPS; You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments.
  • Page 35 – Horizontal aim adjustment
  • Page 36 – Vertical aim adjustment; Repeat the above process to the other headlamp, if necessary.; TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
  • Page 37 – Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.; Using the right bulbs
  • Page 38 – Dome lamp; Replacing headlamp bulbs
  • Page 39 – Connect the headlamp wiring socket to the in-line connector.
  • Page 43 – Driver Controls
  • Page 44 – Changing the wiper blades
  • Page 45 – One touch down; To adjust your mirrors
  • Page 46 – Setting speed control; ON
  • Page 48 – Sliding shade; RSM
  • Page 49 – LEA
  • Page 50 – POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
  • Page 51 – Locks and Security
  • Page 54 – Locking the doors; Opening the trunk; Sounding a panic alarm
  • Page 55 – How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters; all remote entry transmitters
  • Page 56 – Identifying an activated system; THEFT
  • Page 57 – Deactivating the anti-theft system; Deactivating an untriggered anti-theft system
  • Page 58 – SEATING; event of a collision.; Adjusting the front manual seat; Seating and Safety Restraints
  • Page 59 – Pull lever up to adjust seatback.; FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS; To fold the seatback down:
  • Page 60 – RETURNING THE SEAT TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION; To return the seat to the upright/normal seating position:; SAFETY RESTRAINTS; injury in a collision.
  • Page 61 – Combination lap and shoulder belts
  • Page 62 – When to use the automatic locking mode; any time; a child safety seat is installed in a
  • Page 65 – BeltMinder; “Crashes are rare events”
  • Page 67 – BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure
  • Page 68 – Safety belt maintenance; personal injuries in the event of a collision.
  • Page 69 – between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.
  • Page 71 – place a rear-facing child; How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?
  • Page 73 – Determining if the system is operational; Air bag readiness; Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles; Air bag supplemental restraint system; Important child restraint precautions
  • Page 74 – Children and safety belts; Child booster seats; When children should use booster seats
  • Page 75 – Types of booster seats
  • Page 76 – The importance of shoulder belts; the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision.; SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
  • Page 78 – Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.; NEVER; place a
  • Page 80 – Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
  • Page 84 – Starting the engine; Driving
  • Page 87 – the front wheels are turned
  • Page 90 – ABS warning lamp; The; warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates; Parking brake
  • Page 96 – If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
  • Page 97 – When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must:
  • Page 98 – Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy); Reverse; DRIVING THROUGH WATER
  • Page 100 – TRAILER T OWING
  • Page 102 – Driving while you tow; When towing a trailer:; Trailer towing tips; Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.; TOWING BEHIND ANOT HER VEHICLE
  • Page 103 – Roadside Emergencies
  • Page 105 – FUSES AND RELAYS
  • Page 106 – Standard fuse amperage rating and color
  • Page 108 – Battery
  • Page 111 – Tire change procedure
  • Page 114 – touch. Set the parking brake on
  • Page 115 – Connecting the jumper cables; In the illustrations,
  • Page 116 – Do not; use fuel lines, engine rocker; Jump starting
  • Page 117 – Removing the jumper cables; Remove the jumper cable from the
  • Page 118 – relearn
  • Page 119 – WRECKER TOWING
  • Page 120 – Customer Assistance
  • Page 121 – Away from home; In the United States:
  • Page 123 – The Dispute Settlement Board is:; What kinds of cases does the Board review?; a non-Ford dealership
  • Page 124 – Board membership; What the Board needs
  • Page 125 – To request a DSB Brochure/Application
  • Page 126 – GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
  • Page 130 – Wash the vehicle first.; Cleaning
  • Page 131 – PAINTCHIPS; Always read the instructions before using the products.; ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
  • Page 132 – WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
  • Page 133 – INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS; Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 134 – Motorcraft CustomClearcoat Polish (ZC–8–A)
  • Page 135 – * May be sold with the Motorcraft name
  • Page 136 – SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; To help you service your vehicle:; PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE; Do not work on a hot engine.; Maintenance and Specifications
  • Page 138 – Working with the engine on; Manual transaxle; OPENING THE HOOD
  • Page 139 – Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
  • Page 141 – Lubricant specifications; ENGINE OIL; Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
  • Page 142 – between the ADD and FULL marks,; the oil level is
  • Page 143 – Adding engine oil; Checking the engine; Engine oil and filter recommendations
  • Page 144 – BATTERY
  • Page 145 – Wash hands after handling.; With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
  • Page 146 – Adding Engine Coolant; 0–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:; RETURN
  • Page 147 – Adding engine coolant; , until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
  • Page 148 – Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.; These
  • Page 149 – Recycled engine coolant
  • Page 150 – Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate; Coolant refill capacity; Refill capacities; Severe climates; If you drive in extremely hot climates:; NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
  • Page 151 – Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent.
  • Page 153 – Fuel Filler Cap; When fueling your vehicle:; Choosing the right fuel
  • Page 156 – Calculating fuel economy
  • Page 157 – Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits; Habits
  • Page 158 – EPA window sticker; Use only the specified fuel listed.
  • Page 160 – First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.; CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID; Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir.
  • Page 161 – TRANSMISSION FLUID
  • Page 164 – Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped); Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to; AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE; Motorcraft Part Numbers
  • Page 165 – CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
  • Page 166 – Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 167 – Tire rotation; Four tire rotation; Replacing the tires
  • Page 168 – SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS; SAE Class S chains may be used on P185/65R14 tires.
  • Page 172 – Item; Adding engine coolant,; ENGINE DATA
  • Page 175 – Engine number
  • Page 176 – Accessories
  • Page 179 – Index
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Introduction

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Instrument Cluster

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Warning and control lights

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Gauges

12

Entertainment Systems

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AM/FM stereo cassette

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AM/FM stereo with CD

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Climate Controls

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Heater only

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Manual heating and air conditioning

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Lights

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Headlamps

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Turn signal control

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Bulb replacement

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Driver Controls

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Windshield wiper/washer control

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Steering wheel adjustment

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Power windows

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Mirrors

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Speed control

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Locks and Security

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Keys

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Locks

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Anti-theft system53

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Page 2 - Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 58 Seating 58 Safety restraints 60 Air bags 69 Child restraints 73 Driving 84 Starting 84 Brakes 88 Transmission operation 91 Vehicle loading 99 Trailer towing 100 Roadside Emergencies 103 Getting roadside assistance 103 Hazard flasher switch 104 Fuel pump shut-off swit...

Page 3 - Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company

Maintenance and Specifications 136 Engine compartment 140 Engine oil 141 Battery 144 Fuel information 151 Air filter(s) 165 Part numbers 169 Refill capacities 170 Lubricant specifications 171 Accessories 176 Index 179 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanicalincluding ...

Page 4 - CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning; Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and; CONGRATULATIONS; Additional owner information is given in separate publications.; Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: 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 otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain pro...

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