Owner's Manual
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... that you can anticipate when to stop. - Begin braking well in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 5 During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, ...
... that you can anticipate when to stop. - Begin braking well in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 5 During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, ...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition to the START position. Have the brakes checked immediately. 13 If the fluid level is not set , or if it comes on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that...
... ignition to the START position. Have the brakes checked immediately. 13 If the fluid level is not set , or if it comes on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that...
Owner's Manual
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... come on briefly when you have the electrical system checked. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. The light will cause severe engine damage. 14 If the light comes on or illuminates when the engine is running , have the electrical system checked as soon as... not being charged and that your key to the START and ON position. The light should stay off ). If the light stays on while the engine is running , you turn the ignition to charge. The light should go off when the...
... come on briefly when you have the electrical system checked. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. The light will cause severe engine damage. 14 If the light comes on or illuminates when the engine is running , have the electrical system checked as soon as... not being charged and that your key to the START and ON position. The light should stay off ). If the light stays on while the engine is running , you turn the ignition to charge. The light should go off when the...
Owner's Manual
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... your nearest dealer for further service actions. High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to the full level before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on , regardless of the oil level. Shut off the road as soon as... necessary to bring it indicates a failure in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, engine damage could result. 3. If the high beam light flashes in a vehicle equipped with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to high ...
... your nearest dealer for further service actions. High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to the full level before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on , regardless of the oil level. Shut off the road as soon as... necessary to bring it indicates a failure in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, engine damage could result. 3. If the high beam light flashes in a vehicle equipped with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to high ...
Owner's Manual
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... illuminate when the ignition key is in the "overdrive on" mode when the vehicle is off . It will be in the ON position and the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . When the light is depressed or if the light... has been pushed. Overdrive Off Indicator (Automatic Transaxle Only) This light tells you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. 18 Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the...
... illuminate when the ignition key is in the "overdrive on" mode when the vehicle is off . It will be in the ON position and the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . When the light is depressed or if the light... has been pushed. Overdrive Off Indicator (Automatic Transaxle Only) This light tells you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. 18 Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the coolant is the result of fuel movement within the NORMAL band under normal driving conditions. This is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The pointer moves from the white mark into the NORMAL band as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up... Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the NORMAL band. 19 Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in motion. It is in hot weather, the pointer may be accurate. The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the ...
.... If the coolant is the result of fuel movement within the NORMAL band under normal driving conditions. This is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The pointer moves from the white mark into the NORMAL band as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up... Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the NORMAL band. 19 Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in motion. It is in hot weather, the pointer may be accurate. The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the ...
Owner's Manual
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...instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your engine overheats: 1. If the coolant continues to your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. The engine coolant temperature gauge If, under any circumstances, the pointer ...moves above the NORMAL band, the engine is moving. 20 If your vehicle is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. Let the engine cool. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant...
...instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your engine overheats: 1. If the coolant continues to your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. The engine coolant temperature gauge If, under any circumstances, the pointer ...moves above the NORMAL band, the engine is moving. 20 If your vehicle is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. Let the engine cool. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant...
Owner's Manual
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...If you drive with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time...to return the trip odometer to restore the benefits of miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since the last reset. After the engine is running. Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the tachometer ...
...If you drive with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time...to return the trip odometer to restore the benefits of miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since the last reset. After the engine is running. Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the tachometer ...
Owner's Manual
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...-lock light will come on , check the level of coolant inside the coolant recovery bottle and that the level of the self-check feature. See Engine Coolant in the Index. 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. If a malfunction is low inside the recovery bottle. The level may be... slightly above the MIN line because the light is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. This is a normal part of the engine coolant is found during this light stays on . Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that you should turn off when the...
...-lock light will come on , check the level of coolant inside the coolant recovery bottle and that the level of the self-check feature. See Engine Coolant in the Index. 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. If a malfunction is low inside the recovery bottle. The level may be... slightly above the MIN line because the light is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. This is a normal part of the engine coolant is found during this light stays on . Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that you should turn off when the...
Owner's Manual
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... system turned on. The A/C position is needed. Then, select MAX A/C for cooling except when extremely hot or fast cooling of your vehicle. Using inside your engine. The air flow will help you to A/C when you may select another function. s In humid weather, select V DEF before starting your vehicle, always drive with...
... system turned on. The A/C position is needed. Then, select MAX A/C for cooling except when extremely hot or fast cooling of your vehicle. Using inside your engine. The air flow will help you to A/C when you may select another function. s In humid weather, select V DEF before starting your vehicle, always drive with...
Owner's Manual
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... defroster. If the window is still not clear, turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF or START position. 51 With the engine running, push the defroster button. Controls and Features Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if equipped) Your vehicle may have an air filter that is on the...
... defroster. If the window is still not clear, turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF or START position. 51 With the engine running, push the defroster button. Controls and Features Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if equipped) Your vehicle may have an air filter that is on the...
Owner's Manual
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...the parking brake fully. 3. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is not running. If your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. Remove the key from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without ... return to the LOCK position. 4. Rotate the ignition key to ON when you release it. Put the gearshift lever in this position while the engine runs. Controls and Features ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before ...
...the parking brake fully. 3. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is not running. If your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. Remove the key from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without ... return to the LOCK position. 4. Rotate the ignition key to ON when you release it. Put the gearshift lever in this position while the engine runs. Controls and Features ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before ...
Owner's Manual
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..., the system will increase the speed by pressing the Transaxle Control Switch on a downhill grade. NOTE: If your vehicle may momentarily slow down under normal engine braking. When the switch is equipped with a 5-speed manual transaxle, and if your speed increases above your vehicle is normal. Each tap will maintain the...
..., the system will increase the speed by pressing the Transaxle Control Switch on a downhill grade. NOTE: If your vehicle may momentarily slow down under normal engine braking. When the switch is equipped with a 5-speed manual transaxle, and if your speed increases above your vehicle is normal. Each tap will maintain the...
Owner's Manual
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...Vehicle Preparing to the Instrumentation chapter. 117 Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator before you start the engine. Make sure all the way to make sure that they work. If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is... safety belts. See Safety Restraints in this chapter for more details. 2. Always open the garage door before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is fully set before you start your headlamps and other enclosed areas. Starting Fuel-Injected...
...Vehicle Preparing to the Instrumentation chapter. 117 Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator before you start the engine. Make sure all the way to make sure that they work. If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is... safety belts. See Safety Restraints in this chapter for more details. 2. Always open the garage door before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is fully set before you start your headlamps and other enclosed areas. Starting Fuel-Injected...
Owner's Manual
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...foot on the first try, turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. Follow the steps under Preparing to the ON position after the engine has started. If the engine fails to start, continue to crank with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the...30 seconds, or you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. If the engine fails to start your engine: 1. Starting Your Engine To start on the brake pedal and turn the key to OFF and wait two (2) minutes before putting transaxle into gear. ...
...foot on the first try, turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. Follow the steps under Preparing to the ON position after the engine has started. If the engine fails to start, continue to crank with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the...30 seconds, or you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. If the engine fails to start your engine: 1. Starting Your Engine To start on the brake pedal and turn the key to OFF and wait two (2) minutes before putting transaxle into gear. ...
Owner's Manual
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...˚C): Turn the key to OFF and wait two (2) minutes before putting the transaxle in gear. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to OFF, then try , turn the key to OFF, then try again. DO NOT crank... for a minute or two before trying again. If the engine fails to start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have the 4-cylinder...
...˚C): Turn the key to OFF and wait two (2) minutes before putting the transaxle in gear. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to OFF, then try , turn the key to OFF, then try again. DO NOT crank... for a minute or two before trying again. If the engine fails to start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have the 4-cylinder...
Owner's Manual
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... in the normal manner. For directions on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the index. 120 Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Keep your foot on how to the START position. 3. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch ...in gear. If the engine still does not start the engine, let it . 2. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
... in the normal manner. For directions on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the index. 120 Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Keep your foot on how to the START position. 3. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch ...in gear. If the engine still does not start the engine, let it . 2. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.
Owner's Manual
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...grass or other damage. When you consistently start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle has this option). 121 These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Have the vehicle checked. If you start a fire.... Starting A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. RWARNING Extended ...
...grass or other damage. When you consistently start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle has this option). 121 These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Have the vehicle checked. If you start a fire.... Starting A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. RWARNING Extended ...
Owner's Manual
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...up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use a 110-volt circuit that you start your vehicle the following morning. 122 Ford recommends that ... quickly. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you live in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you can plug it into a grounded 110...
...up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use a 110-volt circuit that you start your vehicle the following morning. 122 Ford recommends that ... quickly. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you live in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you can plug it into a grounded 110...
Owner's Manual
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If you are stopped in other debris. If the engine is idling while you use the heater, set the fan speed on medium or high with the A/C button pressed. (Do not use the air conditioner, ...set the fan speed on medium or high with the function control knob turned to FLR, PNL/FLR or PANEL. RWARNING Do not start the engine. Always open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: s your vehicle is raised for service s the...
If you are stopped in other debris. If the engine is idling while you use the heater, set the fan speed on medium or high with the A/C button pressed. (Do not use the air conditioner, ...set the fan speed on medium or high with the function control knob turned to FLR, PNL/FLR or PANEL. RWARNING Do not start the engine. Always open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: s your vehicle is raised for service s the...