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What Does This Warning Light Mean In My 1998 Escort Se

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... defects Index 123 180 187 188 80 87 104 2 3 17 47 All rights reserved. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

... injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle. Read the following section on Warnings for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). During the first 1 600 km...necessary to give the moving parts a chance to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2 Ford may...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 0 0 0 200 - + THEFT 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is equipped with a computer that your vehicle. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The light may cause your Service Engine Soon light to... or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on after the engine is started, one of the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

... serviced at the first available opportunity. For more information, refer to fasten your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on , have your safety belts. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON to remind you to the Seating and safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... indicators stay on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. If the light remains on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . Instrumentation Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off . Also...
Owner's Manual - Page 11

... is off . For more needs to fasten your safety belts. 11 CHECK COOLANT Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to be added. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the Maintenance and... care chapter. The light also illuminates when the battery is off . Refer to ON and the engine is off the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

... in the ignition in the ignition) and either front door is opened . Instrumentation For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally. • When placing objects on top of your ability to turn off after fifteen minutes. The light will automatically turn off .
Owner's Manual - Page 26

... THE IGNITION 1. ON, all electrical circuits operational. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. START, cranks the engine. Warning lights illuminated. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to also turn on the headlamps.
Owner's Manual - Page 27

... at dusk. OFF Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to activate the right turn signal. 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. •...
Owner's Manual - Page 57

... the safety belt is turned to ON...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for you when fully extended. is not buckled before... The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning light remains The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

...own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air...again and must be replaced immediately. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the Air bag readiness section in a collision. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88

...steering control of wheel lock up during hard braking. If an ABS fault is detected, the light will remain on the brake. BRAKE Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency... from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. P ! ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the steering wheel, the vehicle most likely needs service. The front wheels are ...
Owner's Manual - Page 161

..., vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of oil pressure, the charging system warning light, the "Service Engine Soon" light or the temperature warning light. Maintenance and care Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle immediately. These fumes are not permitted to your vehicle's emission system...
Owner's Manual - Page 162

... to its battery has just been serviced, the OBD-II system is necessary as described below: • First, at least 20 minutes driving in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of the on . Allow the vehicle to pass an I/M test of your "Warranty Guide" for I /M test with at least eight hours without...
Owner's Manual - Page 172

... lamps Foglamps (if equipped) Headlamps-aero high and low beam Rear license plate lamps High-mount brake lamp Backup 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, the slope will be...
Owner's Manual - Page 188

... ...58 and child safety seats ...60 description ...59 disposal ...63 indicator light ...62 passenger air bag ...61 Air cleaner filter ...148 Air conditioning manual......145 Brake fluid checking 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 ...172 Cargo cover...
Owner's Manual - Page 189

...167 interior lamps ...36,171 map 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 ...seats ...73,74,78,79 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 automatic locking mode ...

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