1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 157

Clock Controls on Electronic Radios Electronic radios have built-in clocks. For complete operating instructions, refer to the Electronic Sound Systems chapter in this Owner Guide. Radio For information about the radio in your vehicle, refer to the Electronic Sound Systems chapter in this Owner Guide. Radio Antenna Your vehicle's radio antenna is mounted on the top of the windshield on the left (driver) side of the vehicle. If your vehicle's radio antenna is mounted near the top of the windshield on the left (driver) side of the vehicle, the antenna can be extended by pulling it upward away from its mounting base. To retract the antenna push it in toward its mounting base. NOTE: To receive the best reception, the antenna must be fully extended. Some wind noise is normal with the antenna in the fully extended position. If the antenna is not fully extended, the result may be weak or noisy radio reception. NOTE: The retractable radio antenna must be pushed in prior to entering a car wash. Failure to retract the antenna could result in damage to the antenna, antenna base, or vehicle. 157