1998 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 123 180 187 188 80 87 104 2 3 17 47 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual Guide.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2 Instrumentation 3 Instrumentation Foglamp control * (pg. 28) Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Headlamp/turn signal control (pg. 26) 60 50 40 100 80 70 80 120 140 THEFT 90 160 E FUEL FILL 12 / 3 2 1 4 5 RPMx1000 6 7 8 F C H 30 60 0 00113 100 LOW FUEL MIRROR L Power side view mirrors (pg. 17)