Ford Escort (2003 year). Manual — part 10

4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb fromthe socket and
push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp by rotating it clockwise.

7. Position the tail lamp on the
vehicle and gently tap the lens to
engage the clips. Install the screws.

License plate lamps

To change the license plate bulbs:

1. Remove two screws and the
license plate lamp assembly from
the rear bumper.

2. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the lamp assembly and push in the
new bulb.

3. Install the lamp assembly on rear
bumper with two screws.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper:
• For intermittent wiping, move the

control down one position and
rotate the wiper switch to the
desired position.

• For low speed wiping, move the

control down two positions.

• For high speed wiping, move the

control down three positions.

Windshield washer:
• For mist wiping, move the control

up one position.

• To spray the washer fluid, pull

the wiper control toward you.

MIST

OFF

INT

1

2

F

S

PULL

INT

MIST

OFF

INT

1

2

F

S

PULL

INT

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Changing the wiper blades

1. Pull the wiper armaway fromthe
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
fromthe arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper armand press it into place
until a click is heard.

3. Replace wiper blades every 6
months for optimum performance.

TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the tilt steering control down to
move the steering wheel up or
down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then push the control back
up to lock the steering wheel in
position.

Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is

moving.

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

When closing the power
windows, you should verify

they are free of obstructions and
ensure that children and/or pets
are not in the proximity of the
window openings.

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Press and hold the bottompart of the rocker switch to open the window.
Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window.

One touch down

Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
the bottompart of the rocker switch
and release quickly. Press again to
stop.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror
or R to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to
disable the adjust function.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)
or more without keeping your foot on the pedal. Speed control does not
work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.

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