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Question posted by MomsAtahir on April 1st, 2014
How Do I Move The Steering Wheel Up And Down On.my 1998 Escort
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
... the radio to operate while the engine is in while turning to lock. 2.
ON, all electrical circuits operational. START, cranks the engine. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. Key position when driving. 4. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...down. RSM
SET ACC
CST
TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control down to move the steering wheel up to Hazard lights control in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ...HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to lock the steering wheel in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 33
For RES/RSM/RESUME to a previously...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
Failure to follow this guide. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of injury in a collision. See your Ford or Lincoln-...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... continuous full force on the brake. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the steering wheel, the vehicle most likely needs service. Normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE warning... depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to retain full steering control of wheel lock up during hard braking. Driving
vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder while braking...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from rotating. P (Park) Always come to position. P R N D D L
94
This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from 5 (Fifth). Driving
into P (Park).
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... after towing If you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a trailer. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will require more distance for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
...loaded trailer weight. • After you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. Driving
• The trailer tongue weight should not be parked on the rack...If you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for long periods of regular, scheduled maintenance •...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
...), Instrument Cluster Engine Controls Headlamps Headlamps
113 CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Roadside emergencies
Fuse/Fuse Link Fuse Amp...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
... tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
114 It is smaller than a regular tire and is labeled as such.
Roadside emergencies
Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, ... a tire, be seriously injured. 2. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set , then block (in both directions) the wheel that is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle) and 115 Roadside emergencies
• use the...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
Remove the jack, jack handle and spare tire.
3 4
5 R
116 Roadside emergencies
block the diagonally opposite wheel. • Automatic
P R N D D L
• Manual
1 2
3.
Owner's Manual - Page 117
... the ground.
5. Replace the flat tire with the lug wrench. 7. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is facing outward. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the door of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 118
Unblock the wheels.
1
3
4
2
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can damage your starter, ignition system and other electrical components. 118 You could result in the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... tow truck driver refer to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you have. When calling for your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Roadside emergencies
WRECKER TOWING
If you need to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for a tow truck, tell...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
Roadside emergencies
TOWING BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Do not tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as an RV, unless front wheel dollies are used. Your vehicle cannot be flat towed with all wheels on the ground.
122
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... and adding automatic transmission fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in this range. 5. The type of fluid used . While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Do not add fluid if the level is below the hole at the bottom of the NORMAL band). 2. Check the...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
...your vehicle. Chains may chip the wheels. • Do not use snow tires and chains. Using chains on this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to steering, suspension and/or body components....• Do not use snow tires and chains, you need to use tire chains on aluminum wheels. If you must be the same size and grade as those originally installed. If this size...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
... a set speed ...33 tap up/tap down ...30,31 turning off ...29 Speedometer ...15 Starting your vehicle ...80,81,84 Tachometer mechanical cluster ...16 Tilt steering wheel ...33 Tires ...149,152 checking the pressure ...152 replacing ...153 rotating ...152 snow tires and chains ...154 treadwear ...150 Trailer towing ...100 tips ...102,122...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
... qualified service technician at the indicated intervals. Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Check for labor, parts and lubricants used. Check coolant level in the steering wheel. u Check parking brake.
25 Any adverse conditions should be performed by warranties and you may be brought to the attention of your vehicle constantly turns...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
... all exterior lamps, including the brake lamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. Check the power steering fluid level. Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Check the operation of all outside key locks. u Check...) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. u Check air pressure in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Inspect ...
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