FORD 1999 Escort - Manual (Page 195)

Getting the
service you need ....................183
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................192
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................184
Defrost
rear window ..............................42
Dipstick
engine oil .................................130
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................102
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................117
Emission control system ..........159
Engine .................................176,177
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........7
coolant .....................................137
idle speed control ...................144
lubrication
specifications ...................175,176
refill capacities ........................174
service points ...................129,130
starting after a collision .........105
Engine block heater ...................87
Engine oil ..................................130
checking and adding .......130,132
dipstick ....................................130
filter, specifications .........133,174
recommendations ...................133
refill capacities .................130,174
specifications .....130,133,175,176
Exhaust fumes ............................87
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................174
Foglamps .....................................44
Fuel ............................................152
calculating fuel economy .......156
cap ...........................................154
capacity ...................................174
choosing the right fuel ...........154
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................159
detergent in fuel .....................155
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................152,154,156
filter, specifications .........156,174
fuel pump
shut-off switch ...................54,105
gauge .........................................12
improving fuel economy ........156
low fuel warning light ................7
octane rating .............155,176,177
quality ......................................155
running out of fuel .................155
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................152
Fuses ..........................................107
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............154
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................156
Gauges .........................................11
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................12
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................13
speedometer .............................13
tachometer ................................13
trip odometer ............................13
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....100
definition .................................100
driving with a heavy load ......100
location ....................................100
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............100
calculating ...............................100
definition .................................100
driving with a heavy load ......100
location ....................................100
Hazard flashers .........................105
Head restraints ...........................61
Index
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