1997 Ford Escort Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
1997 Ford Escort Manual
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Introduction ICONS The following icons appear in this Owner Guide: indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of warnings. indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Warnings Warnings remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers, or others. Please read all warnings carefully. 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. Do not drive at one speed for a long time. • use only the type of engine oil Ford recommends. Do not use special "break-in" oils. • avoid sudden stops. 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