Vehicle owner's manual Ford Escort 5

Vehicle identification
The factory identification plate is located on the front panel of the engine compartment and contains the following information: 1 - body type 2 - vehicle identification...

Opening the hood of the car
The hood lock actuator lever is located under the steering wheel. The lever opens the hood lock if you pull it towards you. In this case, the hood lid will rise under...

Car dashboard
Instrument cluster (early version) 1 - side nozzles of the ventilation system. 2 - Lighting and turn signal switch. 3 - instrument cluster. 4 - button for turning on the...

Car instrument cluster
1. Oil pressure indicator light. The oil pressure indicator light, located on the instrument cluster, comes on when the ignition is turned on and should go out after the...

Steering column lock / ignition switch
The key in the ignition switch can be in the following positions: 0 — Ignition off. I — Steering unlocked. Ignition and all other electrical circuits are de-energized...

Front and rear fog light switch
To turn on the fog light, you need to press the corresponding switch, and the indicator light on the switch will light up. Fog lights should only be used when visibility...

Windscreen heating switch
The windshield heating switch is used to quickly defrost the windshield and windshield washer nozzle, and to prevent moisture condensation on the glass. The system only...

Rear window defroster switch
The rear window heating is activated only when the engine is running, and if electrically heated exterior rear view mirrors are installed, the mirror heating will also...

Analog and digital watches
Analog clock To set the hours forward, press the "+" button, to set the time back, press the "-" button. To quickly set the hours, press and hold the button. Digital...

Headlight leveling corrector
The headlight beam angle can be adjusted depending on the vehicle load. The light beam can be raised by turning the handle up and lowered by turning it down. The +1...

Multifunctional light and turn signal switch
Works only when the ignition is on. Caution: When the outside lights are on and the driver's door is open, a warning signal sounds. The following switch positions are...

Windscreen wiper/washer switch
When the ignition is turned on, the following switch positions are possible: 1 - Moving the switch up one position turns on the normal wiper mode. 2 - Moving the switch...

Car keys and locks
All car locks are locked with one key. Keys with backlight The backlight is turned on by pressing and holding the button on the key. To replace the battery or the...

Door locking system
Central door locking system The central door locking system is activated from the front doors and only works when the front doors are closed - it can be controlled from...

Position of the car door
The door opens to an angle of 90° and is held in this position by a spring clamp. To open the door to an angle of up to 180°, close the door, compress the spring clamp...

Central locking with double locking system
The system is an addition to the anti-theft system and prevents additional opening of doors from the inside Turning on the system The locking system is activated from...

Anti-theft system of the car
The anti-theft system operates only when the ignition is off and the doors, trunk and hood are closed. The system is turned on when the car door is closed with the key....

Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
The switch for controlling the outside electric mirrors can swing and turn. To adjust the position of the left mirror, turn the switch counterclockwise and. tilt the...

Rear side windows (three-door version)
To open the window, pull the lever and push the window outward. The window closes in the reverse order.

Electric side windows
Please note: The electric side window drive only operates when the ignition is on. The side window drive is controlled by two-position switches located on the center...

Car interior lighting
The central interior lighting switch is located on the ceiling and has three positions; the interior lighting is controlled by opening the doors: constantly on and...

Front seats of the car
Caution: Do not adjust the seats while the vehicle is moving. The longitudinal position of the seat is changed using the handle located at the base of the front seat....

Manual gearbox
The manual transmission has four or five synchronized forward gears and a reverse gear. When engaging the reverse gear, press the clutch pedal and after a few seconds...

Automatic transmission
The following lever positions are possible: R - Parking . This position should only be set when the vehicle is stopped. The drive wheels are locked in this position and...

Starting the car engine
Engine starting information applies to all models equipped with injection or carburetor. Attention. The engine must be started with the handbrake applied. The gearshift...

Driving a car of various configurations
Equipped with an automatic transmission When driving a car equipped with an automatic transmission, you should pay attention to the following features: When accelerating...

Heating and ventilation of the car
The temperature and direction of air supply (to the windshield or feet) are adjusted by switches. The volume and direction of air supply in the middle and side nozzles...

Car air conditioning
Turn the fan control knob clockwise to ventilate the interior with outside air or counterclockwise to ventilate the interior with inside air. The air conditioner only...

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