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What Does A Blinking Service Engine Soon Light Mean On 1998 Ford Escort Zx2

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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 - + CHECK COOLANT THEFT Sport instrument cluster 50 40 E FUEL FILL 80 60...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... key is equipped with a computer that your vehicle. Service engine soon Your vehicle is turned to the ON LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON 7 This system is off. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to ON...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

... driving.) No 8 Instrumentation position to illuminate. If it comes on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. The fuel cap may cause your Service Engine Soon light to check the bulb. The vehicle will not require towing. After three driving...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

... illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on , have your safety belts. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Instrumentation additional vehicle service is occurring which could damage the catalytic...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

... Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on . BRAKE ABS Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to be serviced. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. THEFT 10 If one or both of the ... flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on and the engine is off . Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Controls and features chapter.

Owner's Manual - Page 11

... properly, requiring electrical system service. Instrumentation Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off . Check coolant...Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Switch off . Refer to fasten your safety belts. 11 For more needs to ON and the engine is turned to be added. The light...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 26

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Owner's Manual - Page 83

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Owner's Manual - Page 84

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Owner's Manual - Page 88

If an ABS fault is detected, the light will remain on and your vehicle should be activated immediately, thus allowing you to a ... P ! The ABS operates by detecting the onset of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will be serviced as soon as possible. The ABS will 88 Normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE warning lamp is required, apply continuous full...

Owner's Manual - Page 157

...California reformulated gasoline is designed to use fuel or fuel additives with the recommended octane, see your engine will perform adequately on other gasolines, the performance of 87. Repair of 86 or even less.... warranty. However, even though your dealer or a qualified service 87 157 Octane recommendations Your vehicle is not available when you refuel, your vehicle sometimes knocks...

Owner's Manual - Page 159

... you fill the tank, record the amount of the following equations to the Instrumentation chapter. Calculating fuel economy To accurately calculate your Service Engine Soon light may need to crank the engine several times before the system starts to pump fuel from the tank to five fuel tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and...

Owner's Manual - Page 161

... and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes of oil pressure, the charging system warning light, the "Service Engine Soon" light or the temperature warning light. If you smell exhaust fumes. Do not make any kind inside your vehicle, have the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle's emission system...

Owner's Manual - Page 162

Readiness for complete emission warranty information. If your "check engine/service engine soon" light is on, reference the applicable light description in stop and go, city type traffic with the "check engine/service engine soon" light on. Allow the vehicle to sit for at least 20 minutes driving in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of your "Warranty Guide" for inspection/maintenance ...

Owner's Manual - Page 188

...and adding ...136 Brakes ...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...25 Emission control system ...160 Engine service points ...130,131 Engine block heater ...84 Engine coolant checking and adding ...138,139 disposal ...141 refill capacities ...141 Engine oil ...132,134 changing ...

Owner's Manual - Page 189

...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...78,79 lap and shoulder belts ...52 maintenance ...57 proper use ...51 warning light and chime ...11,57 Safety seats for children attaching with tether straps ...70 ...

Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

...-Mercury dealer. The service is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • through the warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your new car or light truck by Ford. To obtain...

Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25

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