User manual FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH

[. . . ] Breaking-in your vehicle Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or breaking-in period during the first 1, 600 km (1, 000 miles) of driving. During this period: · change your vehicle's speed often as you drive. The break-in period for brake linings lasts for 1, 600 km (1, 000 miles) of highway driving or 160 km (100 miles) of city driving. 2 Introduction Information about this guide This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. [. . . ] For more information on fuses and fuse replacement, refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. P R N D D L Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. If an automatic transaxle vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out of the spot. To rock the vehicle out, shift between forward and reverse gears in a steady rhythm. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes; this could damage the vehicle. The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 98 Driving Manual To move the manual transaxle gearshift: · Depress the brake pedal and then the clutch. Shift through the neutral position (in the center) before moving the gearshift into R. If R is not engaged, move the gearshift lever back to the neutral position, release the clutch, and try again. 50 E FUEL FILL 60 70 100 120 1 / 2 40 F 80 140 3 80 C H 30 40 60 90 100 1 10 2 1 RPM x 1000 000000 160 20 20 000 180 OFF MIST OFF INT 1 2 XXX MIRROR RESET L R XXXX SET SET ACC AM FM SEEK TUNE TUNE DISCS VOL­ PUSH ON BAL 1 SIDE 1-2 2 3 4 5 COMP 1 SIDE 1-2 FADE SCAN BASS EJ REW FF ­ + TREB TAPE CD LO OFF HI *A/C *MAX A/C 135 24R 13 5 24 R 99 Driving Upshifting For normal acceleration: Upshift from. . . 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 For cruising: Upshift from. . . 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 At the following speed: 22 km/h (14 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 58 km/h (36 mph) 72 km/h (45 mph) At the following speed: 18 km/h (11 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph) 51 km/h (32 mph) 66 km/h (41 mph) Upshift light (if equipped) The light in the instrument cluster illuminates to indicate when to shift for the best fuel economy. The vehicle will not be harmed if the transaxle is not shifted when the light illuminates, but the vehicle will use more fuel. light can be ignored when The you are: · downshifting · driving on steep hills · using the engine to brake the vehicle · seeking more power for a difficult acceleration To maximize gearshift performance: 100 Driving · Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to hold the vehicle at a standstill. · Downshift on steep hills to reduce the vehicle's chances of stalling and to prevent unnecessary brake wear. Using trailer lamps See your local trailer dealer or rental agency for the proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Do not hook the trailer lights directly into the vehicle's lighting system wiring. If the trailer lamps are not installed properly, the warning lights in the instrument cluster may not work properly. 104 Driving Driving while towing a trailer Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1000 lb) trailer. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with any weight trailer while towing in hilly country or on hot days. Speed control (if equipped) may not work properly while towing on very long, steep grades. If driving with an automatic transaxle: · use D or L rather than D while towing up or down steep hills. If driving with a manual transaxle: · select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. In first or second gear the trailer may be too big or too heavily loaded for the vehicle drivetrain. Servicing while towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle requires more frequent service than a vehicle not used for towing. Refer to the Service Guide for more information. 105 Driving Towing behind a recreational vehicle (RV) Do not tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as an RV, unless front wheel dollies are used. Luggage rack (if equipped) Load luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack without causing the vehicle to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross axle weight rating (GAWR). [. . . ] Cleaning plastic parts Some of the vehicle's trim parts are plastic. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents, or petroleum based cleaners. 176 Maintenance and care Cleaning the instrument panel Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel should be avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect the driver from windshield reflection. Cleaning the exterior lamps Do not use dry paper towels, chemical solvents, or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps; these products may cause scratches or crack the lamps. [. . . ]