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... is not required. RWARNING Do not attempt to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition key to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. Air bags MUST be heard. When you turn off. The... air bag system uses a readiness light on , u or a group of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. This indicates that the system is turned on the instrument cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of...
... is not required. RWARNING Do not attempt to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition key to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. Air bags MUST be heard. When you turn off. The... air bag system uses a readiness light on , u or a group of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. This indicates that the system is turned on the instrument cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of...
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...the Ignition Ignition lock cylinder LOCK locks the steering wheel. LOCK is not running. 37 To remove the key if you to the LOCK position. Starting Your Probe Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle from theft. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's electrical ...accessories to operate while the engine is the only position that allows you have a manual transaxle, push the key in while turning it...
...the Ignition Ignition lock cylinder LOCK locks the steering wheel. LOCK is not running. 37 To remove the key if you to the LOCK position. Starting Your Probe Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle from theft. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's electrical ...accessories to operate while the engine is the only position that allows you have a manual transaxle, push the key in while turning it...
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The key should return to ON when you start the engine. Depress and hold the brake pedal. ON allows you to test your safety, the optional automatic ... the P (Park) position without depressing the brake pedal when the ignition switch is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to the ON position once the engine is in the thumb button and move the shift selector lever...
The key should return to ON when you start the engine. Depress and hold the brake pedal. ON allows you to test your safety, the optional automatic ... the P (Park) position without depressing the brake pedal when the ignition switch is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to the ON position once the engine is in the thumb button and move the shift selector lever...
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If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released when the ignition is in the ON position and the selector lever is in the ACC or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot be heard. This is not a malfunction. 39 Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever NOTE: When the ignition key is in the P (Park) position, a chattering near the gearshift lever may be shifted from the P (Park) position.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released when the ignition is in the ON position and the selector lever is in the ACC or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot be heard. This is not a malfunction. 39 Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever NOTE: When the ignition key is in the P (Park) position, a chattering near the gearshift lever may be shifted from the P (Park) position.
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... also not be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is securely latched in P (Park) if you need to the chapter titled Servicing Your Probe in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. If you cannot move from the P (Park) position with a screwdriver. ...4. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. 40 To make the system more effective, the ignition key cannot be functional. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock override opening and push the screwdriver handle down. NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever ...
... also not be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is securely latched in P (Park) if you need to the chapter titled Servicing Your Probe in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. If you cannot move from the P (Park) position with a screwdriver. ...4. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. 40 To make the system more effective, the ignition key cannot be functional. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock override opening and push the screwdriver handle down. NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever ...
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...possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals. 2. 3. 41 Set the parking brake fully. For an automatic transaxle: Turn the key to LOCK. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is still in your vehicle. Put the gearshift ...Park) (automatic transaxle) or in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Remove the key. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in on the lock cylinder and turn the key from ACC to LOCK. 4. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in the ignition, a warning...
...possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals. 2. 3. 41 Set the parking brake fully. For an automatic transaxle: Turn the key to LOCK. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is still in your vehicle. Put the gearshift ...Park) (automatic transaxle) or in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Remove the key. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in on the lock cylinder and turn the key from ACC to LOCK. 4. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in the ignition, a warning...
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... important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before you turn the key. Before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all your passengers buckle...
... important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before you turn the key. Before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all your passengers buckle...
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... your engine: 1. 2. 3. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have difficulty in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the ignition... key to make sure that they work. engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Refer to the START position (cranking) until the engine...
... your engine: 1. 2. 3. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have difficulty in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the ignition... key to make sure that they work. engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Refer to the START position (cranking) until the engine...
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... (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Wait a few seconds. NOTE: Your vehicle is on the first try again. Turn the ignition key to the floor and hold the key in the normal manner. After you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle that has... lever in gear. Press the accelerator all the way to the START position. Whenever you start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Release the parking brake. If the engine does not start , ...
... (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Wait a few seconds. NOTE: Your vehicle is on the first try again. Turn the ignition key to the floor and hold the key in the normal manner. After you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle that has... lever in gear. Press the accelerator all the way to the START position. Whenever you start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Release the parking brake. If the engine does not start , ...
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Turn the key in exhaust fumes. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in the ignition to the LOCK position. Take precautions to ... under the vehicle again for more than a short period of the rubber cover. 4. If the vehicle starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn the key to avoid its dangerous effects. Never sit in this chapter for leaking fuel. RWARNING Do not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. If your engine...
Turn the key in exhaust fumes. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in the ignition to the LOCK position. Take precautions to ... under the vehicle again for more than a short period of the rubber cover. 4. If the vehicle starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn the key to avoid its dangerous effects. Never sit in this chapter for leaking fuel. RWARNING Do not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. If your engine...
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... the parking brake is harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the floor, or it may stay on after you turn the ignition key to stop carefully. It normally goes off the road and stop the vehicle. This light should come on if the parking brake does not release...
... the parking brake is harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the floor, or it may stay on after you turn the ignition key to stop carefully. It normally goes off the road and stop the vehicle. This light should come on if the parking brake does not release...
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..., have in the NORMAL range (indicating normal engine oil pressure). Charging System Gauge This gauge tells you your battery's voltage when you start your ignition key to get a more accurate reading with the vehicle on . If this happens: 1. 2. This is a loss of fuel movement within the tank. Shut off the road...
..., have in the NORMAL range (indicating normal engine oil pressure). Charging System Gauge This gauge tells you your battery's voltage when you start your ignition key to get a more accurate reading with the vehicle on . If this happens: 1. 2. This is a loss of fuel movement within the tank. Shut off the road...
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... of the instrument cluster. Trip Odometer Use the trip odometer to zero by pressing the reset button. The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the key is moving. Simply set the trip odometer to track your mileage. If the engine continues to your vehicle has been driven. Speedometer The speedometer tells...
... of the instrument cluster. Trip Odometer Use the trip odometer to zero by pressing the reset button. The tachometer pointer may move slightly when the key is moving. Simply set the trip odometer to track your mileage. If the engine continues to your vehicle has been driven. Speedometer The speedometer tells...
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..., make sure your steering column. One touch wiper control 84 To operate the wipers, pull down the lever on the right side of your ignition key is HI (High). The first position is LO (Low) and the second position is turned to the uppermost position.
..., make sure your steering column. One touch wiper control 84 To operate the wipers, pull down the lever on the right side of your ignition key is HI (High). The first position is LO (Low) and the second position is turned to the uppermost position.
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... feature which allows you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. To unlock the other door at the same time, simply continue turning the key to the left (counterclockwise) to the first position. When you close the doors after you to unlock one or both front doors from either door... key lock cylinder. If the power mechanism ever fails, the manual door locks will override the power controls. Power Door Locks (If equipped) If your vehicle ...
... feature which allows you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. To unlock the other door at the same time, simply continue turning the key to the left (counterclockwise) to the first position. When you close the doors after you to unlock one or both front doors from either door... key lock cylinder. If the power mechanism ever fails, the manual door locks will override the power controls. Power Door Locks (If equipped) If your vehicle ...
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... for your vehicle. This will sound briefly to ON or ACC. You can lock all your dealer. This system is activated by turning the ignition key to verify that the doors have been locked. Your vehicle comes with an illuminated entry system.
... for your vehicle. This will sound briefly to ON or ACC. You can lock all your dealer. This system is activated by turning the ignition key to verify that the doors have been locked. Your vehicle comes with an illuminated entry system.
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... inside the center console storage bin. Storage Compartments Your vehicle may have several small storage compartments: u a glove compartment that locks and unlocks using the ignition key equipped) controls u two map pockets on the door panels (if u storage compartment below the climate u a storage bin in the center console RWARNING Do not put...
... inside the center console storage bin. Storage Compartments Your vehicle may have several small storage compartments: u a glove compartment that locks and unlocks using the ignition key equipped) controls u two map pockets on the door panels (if u storage compartment below the climate u a storage bin in the center console RWARNING Do not put...
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Turn the key to the right to make sure it . NOTE: When the hatch is securely latched. 116 Using both hands, shut the hatchback completely. Remove the key before you close the hatchback. Do not slam it is unlocked the cargo lamp will illuminate. 4. 5. Pull up on the right side, in the tail lamp just above the bumper. Using the cupholders Hatchback Opening and Closing the Hatchback To open the hatchback from the outside: 1. 2. 3. Put the key into the lock located on the hatchback to unlock.
Turn the key to the right to make sure it . NOTE: When the hatch is securely latched. 116 Using both hands, shut the hatchback completely. Remove the key before you close the hatchback. Do not slam it is unlocked the cargo lamp will illuminate. 4. 5. Pull up on the right side, in the tail lamp just above the bumper. Using the cupholders Hatchback Opening and Closing the Hatchback To open the hatchback from the outside: 1. 2. 3. Put the key into the lock located on the hatchback to unlock.
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... was turned off the player and "TOO HOT" will scroll in the display for approximately five seconds (radio will resume playing). NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play , press the "PLAY/STOP" button once again. Press the top (a) half of the "SEEK" button once to the radio mode...
... was turned off the player and "TOO HOT" will scroll in the display for approximately five seconds (radio will resume playing). NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play , press the "PLAY/STOP" button once again. Press the top (a) half of the "SEEK" button once to the radio mode...
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... desired position, release the brake pedal and use Overdrive (D with Overdrive activated) Overdrive is secure in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will move with the key on hilly roads, select Drive (Overdrive OFF) by cancelling Overdrive as outlined below. 149 an overdrive gear - NOTE: If the shift selector lever will not...
... desired position, release the brake pedal and use Overdrive (D with Overdrive activated) Overdrive is secure in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will move with the key on hilly roads, select Drive (Overdrive OFF) by cancelling Overdrive as outlined below. 149 an overdrive gear - NOTE: If the shift selector lever will not...