1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 124

Liftgate Ajar Light (Wagons only) This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to ON if the liftgate is not fully closed. The liftgate ajar light Chime for Headlamps On This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger door is open when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON position. Air Bag Readiness Light A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five beeps will be heard. RWARNING If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, or remains on, have the system serviced as soon as possible. 123