1998 Ford Escort Support Question
1998 Ford Escort Support Question
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Question posted by troot0331 on September 9th, 2012
Theft Light
I came out of the store the other day and the red theft light was on and also the inside lights. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
Instrumentation
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster
60 70
100 120 140
50
E
FUEL FILL
12 /
40
80 90
160
80 60
F
30 20 10
40
0 00000
20
100 110 120
C
H
180
LOW FUEL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
P ! BRAKE
MPH km/h
ABS
0 0 0 0
200
-
+
THEFT
6 BRAKE
MPH km/h
ABS
0 0 0 0
200
-
+
CHECK COOLANT
THEFT
Sport instrument...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
...THEFT
90
160
E
FUEL FILL
1 / 2
3 2 1
4 5
RPMx1000
6 7 8
F
C
H
30 20 10
40
60
0 00000
100 110
180
km/h
20
LOW FUEL CHECK COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON
MPH
0 0 0 0
120
P ! This system is equipped with a computer that your vehicle... properly servicing your vehicle continues to the ON
LOW FUEL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
7 The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on after the engine is started, one of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run out of the engine's emission control systems may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. The fuel cap may be malfunctioning. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. These temporary...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... when the ignition is required. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. For more information, refer to fasten your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is turned ON to remind you to the Seating and safety restraints...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...
Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is engaged. Also illuminates when the parking brake is off . THEFT
10 If the light remains on . If one or both of the indicators stay on . P ! High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on or...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is low and more information on adding engine coolant, refer to be added. The light also illuminates when the battery is off . Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the Maintenance and care chapter. This lamp also illuminates when...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...
180
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
P ! BRAKE
MPH km/h
ABS
0 0 0 0
200
-
+
THEFT
ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges
60 50 40
80 100
70 80
120 140
THEFT
90
160
E
FUEL FILL
1 / 2
3 2 1
4 5
RPMx1000
6 7 8
...120
P ! BRAKE
-
+
ABS
13 BRAKE
MPH km/h
ABS
0 0 0 0
200
-
+
CHECK COOLANT
THEFT
Sport instrument cluster gauges
50 40
E
FUEL FILL
80 60
60 70
100 120
80 90
140
12 /
F...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
THEFT
3 2 1
4 5
RPMx1000
6 7 8
16 Driving with your tachometer pointer in revolutions per minute. Instrumentation
Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in the red zone may damage the engine.
Owner's Manual - Page 25
... is on top of thin ice and fog.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Clears the rear window of your instrument panel, be careful to turn off . The light will automatically turn off after fifteen minutes. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your windshield. Press...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on the parking lamps only.
Warning lights illuminated. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. LOCK, locks ...automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. Controls and features
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. On vehicles with a reduced output. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. START,...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
OFF
Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to activate.
High beams Push forward to deactivate. Controls and features
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps.
OFF
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal.
OFF
...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...back up or down to move the steering wheel up to Hazard lights control in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. RSM
SET ACC
CST
TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)...previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. Controls and features
To return to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
... until the key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON or until LOCK is arming, the THEFT light in the instrument cluster will illuminate for 30 seconds. The lamps will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Controls and features
All transmitters must be programmed at the same time. Identifying an...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... unauthorized entry occurs, the activated system will: • flash the parking lamps and the THEFT light • sound the horn The flashing parklamps and the honking horn automatically shut off after about... arming with the doors open, the THEFT light will not disarm the anti-theft system.
45 If the driver armed the system but did not exit the vehicle, disarm the system by inserting the...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...pedal to 4 (START).
3 2
CK O0
AC I
C
ON II
4
ART ST III
1
60 50 40
80 100
70 80
120 140
THEFT
90
160
E
FUEL FILL
12 /
3 2 1
F
C
H
30 20 10
40
60
0 00000
100 110
180
km/h
20
LOW FUEL ...key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to the floor.
3.
BRAKE
-
+
ABS
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... amp fuse link 50 amp fuse link 60 amp fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color Tan Brown Red Light blue Yellow Light blue Natural Light green Pink Green Red Yellow Black Dark blue
106 Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. Roadside emergencies
FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... lamps Brake lamps Interior overhead lamp Warning lights Instrument panel gauge Map lamps For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your vehicle is not positioned on a level surface,... (left/right) directions using your vehicle are calibrated. If your dealer. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is not centered between the two red lines does not necessarily indicate out-of...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... ...87 anti-lock ...87 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...88 fluid, checking and adding ...136 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...163 specifications ...172 Cargo cover ...39 Changing a tire ...113 Child safety seats ...66 Chime headlamps on ...12 Cleaning your vehicle ...175 built-in child seat ...179 engine compartment ...176 fabric...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
...128 Ignition positions of the ignition ...26 Instrument panel lighting up panel and interior ...17 Jump-starting your vehicle ...118,120 attaching cables ...119 disconnecting cables ...120...lamps ...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...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
... Company will : • mount the spare if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company has a complimentary roadside assistance service hotline. To...241-FORD. Ford ESP is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • through the warranty period of three years or ...period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP)....
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