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Ford Escort 96 How.to Lower Steering Wheel
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...9 Starting Your Escort ...105 Warning Lights and Gauges ...117 Instrument Panel Controls ...135 Steering Column Controls ...159 Features ...169 Electronic Sound Systems ...197 Driving Your Escort ...223 Roadside Emergencies ...243 Customer Assistance ...259 Reporting Safety Defects ...266 Accessories ...271 Servicing Your Escort ...279 Quick Index ...353 Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
... above the glove compartment. The front passenger seat air bag is in the center of the steering wheel.
RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... control lever must be in P (Park). Starting Your Escort
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the following lock cylinders depending on vehicles with automatic transaxles. It also locks the console-mounted gearshift on when it was built:
The ignition lock cylinders
LOCK locks the steering wheel when the key is moved out of gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
.... Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. The key should return to ON when you do not damage the starter. LOCK is the only position that you release it. The automatic transaxle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle: 1. 2. 3. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. 2. 3. 4. Push the key in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
Set the parking brake fully. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to LOCK. Turn the ignition key to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
... engine starts. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the
For a warm engine:
u Do not hold the key in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding.
Owner's Manual - Page 151
...until it latches, and release. For more information about how the high beam headlamps work, see Steering column controls in addition to the other lamps, rotate the knob to the first position. To..., license lamps, instrument panel lamps, and tail lamps, twist the knob at the end of the steering wheel. To turn signal lever located to the left of the turn on the parking lamps, side marker ...
Owner's Manual - Page 153
... the instrument panel dimmer thumbwheel located on the instrument panel.
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
The fog lamps switch is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or crack the lamps. Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
You...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
... malfunctioning. Have this condition corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that you use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column to:
u operate the turn signals u turn the high beams on/off u flash the lamps
Turn Signals
Turn signal operation
If the turn indicator light...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly. Horn
To sound the horn, push the pad in the center of the vehicle and injure someone.
163 You could lose control of the steering wheel. The horn located on the steering wheel
Tilt Steering Column (If equipped)
RWARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
Owner's Manual - Page 164
... of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or in your vehicle has speed control, you . Use of the steering wheel, push the release lever under the steering column away from you can automatically maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/h). Therefore, use only properly installed FCC...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
The speed control switches on the steering wheel
To set the speed control
165
Owner's Manual - Page 232
... the brake pads or linings wear down (or if the engine is running. This allows the wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing down, which adjust automatically through everyday use. Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for more effort. Your vehicle may be equipped with a steadily...
Owner's Manual - Page 233
... will pulsate as they may overheat and become less effective. In spite of the steering. If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal and repeat the "squeeze" technique.
Anti-lock Brake... your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, extreme braking can make the wheels lock and slide, causing you should continue to a lower gear. RWARNING If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 238
...with anti-lock brakes.)
u Consider using one of the lower gears.
RWARNING To avoid losing control on slippery roads with your wheels. (Does not apply to vehicles with the manual transaxle...Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
Do not downshift into 1 (First) with the automatic transaxle when moving faster than a vehicle with a rear-wheel drive vehicle. However, this ...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to lose control of the road.
Instead, gradually decrease the speed. This spare tire is smaller than u use tire chains on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 308
...tires, space-saver or temporary use on passenger cars. Department of Transportation requires Ford to new pneumatic tires for proper servicing procedures. Tire Quality Grades apply to ... U.S. Wheel and Tire Matching
See an authorized tire dealer for use spare tires, tires with tires that have an Escort LX 2-door hatchback, an Escort 4-door hatchback, an Escort wagon, or an Escort sedan,...
Owner's Manual - Page 318
... sure that the cap assembly is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and forth several times. The fluid level should be at the right temperature when the engine coolant temperature gauge...
Owner's Manual - Page 383
... 105 164 350 174 123 50
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384 Index starting a cold engine ...starting after a collision ...starting a warm engine ...starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled ...Steering, power ...Steering wheel horn ...locking ...speed controls ...Storing your vehicle . .
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 54
...:
u Check the engine oil level. While Operating Your Vehicle:
u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust
or any increased steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in the steering wheel.
u Notice if your dealer or qualified service technician for service advice as soon as possible.
u Check coolant level in the...
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