2002 Ford Escort Owners Manual

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specifications ..................194, 196 Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................55 Customer Assistance ................119 Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................153 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................139 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............145 Getting roadside assistance ................................119 Getting the service you need .................................139 Ordering additional owner’s literature ...................146 The Dispute Settlement Board .......................................142 Utilizing the Mediation/ Arbitration Program ...............145 Index Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................185 engine oil .................................163 Doors lubricant specifications ..........194 Driving under special conditions through water .........................114 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................133 Emission control system ..........181 Engine ........................................196 check engine/service engine soon light ..................................11 cleaning ...................................150 coolant .....................................168 idle speed control ...................166 lubrication specifications ..................194, 196 refill capacities ........................193 service points ..................160–161 starting after a collision .........120 Engine block heater .................101 Engine oil ..................................163 checking and adding ..............163 dipstick ....................................163 filter, specifications ........165, 193 recommendations ...................165 refill capacities ........................193 specifications ..................194, 196 Exhaust fumes ..........................101 Defrost rear window ..............................41 Floor mats ...................................60 Fluid capacities .........................193 203 Index Foglamps .....................................42 Fuel ............................................173 calculating fuel economy .......178 cap .....................................13, 175 capacity ...................................193 choosing the right fuel ...........176 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................181 detergent in fuel .....................177 filling your vehicle with fuel ..................173, 175, 178 filter, specifications ........177, 193 fuel pump shut-off switch .....120 gauge .........................................16 improving fuel economy ........178 low fuel warning light ..............13 octane rating ...................176, 196 quality ......................................176 running out of fuel .................177 safety information relating to automotive fuels ................173 Fuses ..................................122–123 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......13, 175 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................178 Gauges .........................................15 engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................15 fuel gauge ..................................16 odometer ...................................17 speedometer .............................16 tachometer ................................17 trip odometer ............................17 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ..........................114 definition .................................114 driving with a heavy load ......114 location ....................................114 204 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..........................114 calculating ...............................114 definition .................................114 driving with a heavy load ......114 location ....................................114 Hazard flashers .........................120 Head restraints ...........................70 Headlamps ...................................42 aiming ..................................44–45 bulb specifications ....................47 flash to pass ..............................43 high beam ...........................14, 42 replacing bulbs .........................48 turning on and off ....................42 warning chime ..........................14 Heating heater only system ...................36 heating and air conditioning system .......................................38 Hood ..........................................158 Ignition .................................97, 196 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .......................91 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................182 Instrument panel ........................10 cleaning ...................................152 cluster ........................................10 lighting up panel and interior ...............................43 Jack ............................................129 Index positioning ...............................129 storage .....................................129 Jump-starting your vehicle ......133 Locks childproof ..................................61 Lubricant specifications ...194, 196 Keys key in ignition chime ...............14 positions of the ignition ...........97 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ..................47 cargo lamps ...............................43 fog lamps ...................................42 headlamps ...........................42, 48 headlamps, flash to pass ..........43 instrument panel, dimming .....43 interior lamps .....................46, 48 replacing bulbs .............47, 50–51 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................45 Lights, warning and indicator ....10 air bag ........................................13 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 104 anti-theft ...................................14 brake ..........................................12 charging system ........................13 fuel cap light .............................13 high beam .................................14 low fuel ......................................13 oil pressure ...............................13 safety belt .................................12 service engine soon ..................11 turn signal indicator .................14 Load limits .................................114 GAWR ......................................114 GVWR ......................................114 trailer towing ..........................114 Manual transaxle fluid capacities ........................193 lubricant specifications ..........196 reverse .....................................113 Manual transmission .................110 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) .......55 Moon roof ....................................59 Motorcraft parts ................177, 193 Octane rating ............................176 Odometer .....................................17 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................163 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ................................65 Parking brake ............................104 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....193 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................126 Power door locks ........................61 Power mirrors .............................55 Power steering ..........................105 fluid, checking and adding ....183 fluid, refill capacity ................193 fluid, specifications .........194, 196 Power Windows ...........................54 205 Index Radio reception ...........................35 Rear window defroster ...............41 Relays ................................122, 128 Remote entry system ...........63, 65 illuminated entry ......................67 locking/unlocking doors .....61, 64 opening the trunk .....................65 panic alarm ...............................65 replacement/additional transmitters ...............................66 replacing the batteries .............65 Roadside assistance ..................119 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ............14, 73–76 Safety defects, reporting ..........148 Safety restraints ....................73–76 belt minder ...............................78 cleaning the safety belts ..........82 extension assembly ..................77 for adults .............................74–76 for children .........................87–88 lap belt ......................................77 warning light and chime .............................12, 14, 78 Safety seats for children ............91 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ........................73 Seats ............................................70 child safety seats ......................91 Servicing your vehicle ..............155 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...................129 206 Spark plugs, specifications .....................193, 196 Specification chart, lubricants ...........................194, 196 Speed control ..............................55 Speedometer ...............................16 Starting your vehicle ....97–98, 100 jump starting ..........................133 Steering wheel controls ................................53, 55 tilting .........................................53 Tachometer .................................17 Temperature control (see Climate control) .................36 Tires ...........................129, 189–190 changing ..........................129–130 checking the pressure ............190 replacing ..................................191 rotating ....................................190 snow tires and chains ............192 tire grades ...............................190 treadwear ................................189 Towing .......................................116 trailer towing ..........................116 wrecker ....................................138 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ..............193 lubricant specifications ..........196 Transmission automatic operation ...............105 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................185 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................187 lubricant specifications ..........194 manual operation ....................110 Index Trip odometer .............................17 Trunk ...........................................62 remote release ....................60, 65 ............................14, 45 Turn signal Vehicle dimensions ...................196 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................198 Vehicle loading ..........................114 Ventilating your vehicle ...........102 Warning chimes ...........................14 Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................162 Water, Driving through .............114 Windows power .........................................54 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid .....162 checking and cleaning ..............53 operation ...................................52 replacing wiper blades .............53 Wrecker towing .........................138 207 208

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2002 Ford Escort Owners Manual