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Question posted by toddje on May 7th, 2014
98 Ford Escort How To Turn Off Theft Light
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
...eight liters (two gallons) remaining. This system is first turned to the ON
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7 The ... that your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is commonly known as the... System (OBD II). Instrumentation
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Owner's Manual - Page 8
... detected a malfunction. After three driving cycles without a driveability concern being noted. The light may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. The vehicle will not require towing... or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on after the engine is started, one of fuel. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
If the Service Engine Soon light remains on , have the system serviced immediately. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is turned ON to remind you to ...components, possibly causing a fire. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is required. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
9 For more information, refer to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... . Refer to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on and the engine is off . If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or continues...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...normal range. Refer to fasten your safety belts. 11 This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to be added. Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the Maintenance and ...properly, requiring electrical system service. Switch off . The light also illuminates when the battery is open. Instrumentation
Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
... your instrument panel, be lit while the rear window defroster is on .
The light will automatically turn off . Press and release the control again to see through your climate control system.... R.DEF
25 These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to turn on . 3. Controls and features
Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally. &#...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...) and allows key removal. On vehicles with a reduced output. Release the key as soon as the radio to operate while the engine is in while turning to also turn on the headlamps. Warning lights illuminated. START, cranks the engine. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... result in a collision. Failure to deactivate.
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High beams Push forward to activate the right turn signal. • Push up to activate. OFF
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. Controls and features
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
... armed.
44 The lamps will flash, indicating the system is arming, the THEFT light in the instrument cluster will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. The dome lamp must be set to the DOOR position in the ignition and turned to ON or until the key is inserted in order for approximately...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... automatically shut off unless another unauthorized entry is arming with the doors open, the THEFT light will stay illuminated until all the doors are closed and then illuminate for 30 seconds... the system by inserting the key and turning the ignition to disarm the untriggered system. Disarming the anti-theft system
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system Press the unlock control to ON/...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
Controls and features
Disarming a triggered anti-theft system Press either the unlock or panic control to ACC or ON.
46 A triggered system may also be disarmed by inserting the key and turning the ignition to disarm the system.
Owner's Manual - Page 57
...four to eight seconds.
Seating and safety restraints
belt extension only if the safety belt is turned to ON...Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work... to change the fit of operation If...The driver's safety belt is turned to ON...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for you...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... Canada. Seating and safety restraints
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
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Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
... strongly recommended if you live in two attempts OR if the temperature is fastened, the light ( ) will return to 3 (ON).
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2. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The key will not illuminate. Turn the key to respond quickly. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. After idling for...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...press the cap down, turn the engine off and let it . The use the cloth to the first stop. 3. When the engine is an optimized formula that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. When...use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium...
Owner's Manual - Page 160
... are considered essential to the life and performance of your vehicle to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in the "Service Guide" are required because they are used for maintenance replacements or for service of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is equipped with applicable exhaust emission standards...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
EXTERIOR BULBS It is complete. Maintenance and care
Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently: • Headlamps • Turn signals • Foglamps (if equipped) Coupe
Sedan/wagon
High-mount brake lamp Tail lamps Brake lamps Backup lamps License plate lamp
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Owner's Manual - Page 189
......36,172 tail lamps ...169 License plate lamps ...171 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...9 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...10 anti-theft ...10 brake ...10 charging system ...11 check coolant ......11 liftgate ajar ...11 low fuel ...7 oil pressure ...11 safety belt ...9 service engine soon ...7,8 turn signal indicator ...10 ...
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