2003 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 12 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD 14 14 19 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 28 28 29 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 33 33 36 37 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 43 43 44 44 45 45 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 51 51 51 53 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 58 58 60 69 73 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 84 84 88 91 99 100 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 103 103 104 104 105 110 114 119 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.

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only) 120 129 Cleaning 130 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 136 140 141 144 151 165 169 170 171 Accessories Index 176 179 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2002 Ford Motor Company 3 Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: · In the United States: www.ford.com · In Canada: www.ford.ca · In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx · In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

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