Instrumentation – FORD 2001 Escort User Manual

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Engine oil pressure

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the
oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance
and care
chapter.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure your bulb is working.
When this light turns on, check the
fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service
Engine Soon/Check Engine
warning light. When the fuel filler cap is
properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal
driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and
care
chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints
chapter.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints
chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and
safety restraints
chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Instrumentation

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