Owner's Manual
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If the light stays on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position. It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. Have the brakes checked immediately. 13 Instrumentation Brake System Warning Light The warning ..., the brake system should be working properly. This light comes on when the parking brake is 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 the...
If the light stays on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position. It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. Have the brakes checked immediately. 13 Instrumentation Brake System Warning Light The warning ..., the brake system should be working properly. This light comes on when the parking brake is 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 the...
Owner's Manual
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... when the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If the light stays on while the engine is running, you turn your key to the START and ON position. The light will cause severe engine damage. 14 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and...
... when the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If the light stays on while the engine is running, you turn your key to the START and ON position. The light will cause severe engine damage. 14 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and...
Owner's Manual
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... by your nearest dealer for further service actions. If you do not stop the engine as soon as necessary to the full level before you start the engine again. Pull off the engine immediately. Do not overfill.
... by your nearest dealer for further service actions. If you do not stop the engine as soon as necessary to the full level before you start the engine again. Pull off the engine immediately. Do not overfill.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 . Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission...
... 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 . Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission...
Owner's Manual
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...lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may damage the engine. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. After the engine is also lit. If it stays on the anti-lock ... System feature. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start the engine. If you drive with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast...
...lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may damage the engine. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. After the engine is also lit. If it stays on the anti-lock ... System feature. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start the engine. If you drive with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast...
Owner's Manual
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Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that you should turn off when the engine starts. If a malfunction is found during this check the anti-lock light will come on the ABS pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. This is a normal part ... line because the light is an "early warning." 22 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. At this light stays on for vehicles equipped with the traction control system). This light comes on , check the...
Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that you should turn off when the engine starts. If a malfunction is found during this check the anti-lock light will come on the ABS pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. This is a normal part ... line because the light is an "early warning." 22 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. At this light stays on for vehicles equipped with the traction control system). This light comes on , check the...
Owner's Manual
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... fader controls on the radio are described later.) Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will scroll in the display for play starts at the beginning of the radio. When inserted, the disc automatically loads into the disc opening is secured to prevent the accidental insertion of the...shows the track (selection) number and the elapsed time. Refer to insert a disc and begin play Insert one disc, label side up ). Ford Compact Disc Player The Ford Compact Disc Player operates when the Audio System is on and a disc is inserted (label side up into the unit and play a, stop...
... fader controls on the radio are described later.) Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will scroll in the display for play starts at the beginning of the radio. When inserted, the disc automatically loads into the disc opening is secured to prevent the accidental insertion of the...shows the track (selection) number and the elapsed time. Refer to insert a disc and begin play Insert one disc, label side up ). Ford Compact Disc Player The Ford Compact Disc Player operates when the Audio System is on and a disc is inserted (label side up into the unit and play a, stop...
Owner's Manual
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... turned on. s To prevent humidity buildup inside air will be from the instrument panel registers. Using inside your engine. s In humid weather, select V DEF before starting your vehicle, always drive with the flow of operation, you are comfortable. The A/C position is used for fast cooling and return to prevent windshield fogging...
... turned on. s To prevent humidity buildup inside air will be from the instrument panel registers. Using inside your engine. s In humid weather, select V DEF before starting your vehicle, always drive with the flow of operation, you are comfortable. The A/C position is used for fast cooling and return to prevent windshield fogging...
Owner's Manual
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..., see the Maintenance and Care chapter. After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF or START position. 51 Controls and Features Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if equipped) Your vehicle may have an air filter that is on the rear window before...
..., see the Maintenance and Care chapter. After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to the OFF or START position. 51 Controls and Features Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if equipped) Your vehicle may have an air filter that is on the rear window before...
Owner's Manual
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ON allows you can use ACCESSORY to turn on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. START cranks the engine. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition. 57 For example, you to test your vehicle's ... to the LOCK position. 4. Rotate the ignition key to ON when you start the engine. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to operate while the engine is started and remains in P (Park). 2. Remove the key from the ignition vary...
ON allows you can use ACCESSORY to turn on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. START cranks the engine. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition. 57 For example, you to test your vehicle's ... to the LOCK position. 4. Rotate the ignition key to ON when you start the engine. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to operate while the engine is started and remains in P (Park). 2. Remove the key from the ignition vary...
Owner's Manual
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...sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to make sure that they work...before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in the Index for more details. 2. Before you start your vehicle started. Refer to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other accessories are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. See...
...sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to make sure that they work...before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in the Index for more details. 2. Before you start your vehicle started. Refer to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other accessories are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. See...
Owner's Manual
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... on the first try, turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. Allow the key to return to the ON position after the engine has started. If you could damage the starter. Allow engine to warm up for five (5) seconds. For a cold engine: 2.0L engine: s At temperatures below -10... Vehicle at the beginning of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. Keep your engine. Turn the key to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine To start on the brake pedal and turn the key to OFF and wait two (2) minutes before ...
... on the first try, turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. Allow the key to return to the ON position after the engine has started. If you could damage the starter. Allow engine to warm up for five (5) seconds. For a cold engine: 2.0L engine: s At temperatures below -10... Vehicle at the beginning of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. Keep your engine. Turn the key to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine To start on the brake pedal and turn the key to OFF and wait two (2) minutes before ...
Owner's Manual
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...key to OFF, then try again. 119 DO NOT crank for five (5) seconds. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start on first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Depressing the... try, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Starting s At temperatures between 10˚F (-12˚C) and 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does not start , continue to crank and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until...
...key to OFF, then try again. 119 DO NOT crank for five (5) seconds. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start on first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Depressing the... try, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Starting s At temperatures between 10˚F (-12˚C) and 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does not start , continue to crank and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 4. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. NOTE: If your vehicle is on the first try again. Keep your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle, your vehicle has an interlock... the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in the index. 120 Release the parking brake. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the START position. 3. Turn the ignition key to the floor and hold the key in gear. For directions on the brake pedal and put the gearshift...
... vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 4. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. NOTE: If your vehicle is on the first try again. Keep your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle, your vehicle has an interlock... the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in the index. 120 Release the parking brake. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the START position. 3. Turn the ignition key to the floor and hold the key in gear. For directions on the brake pedal and put the gearshift...
Owner's Manual
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Have the vehicle checked. If you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. The emission system heats up the engine compartment... and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle to idle for more than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow ... your vehicle coast slightly faster than 10 minutes. If it does not, have the idle speed checked. Starting A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you consistently...
Have the vehicle checked. If you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. The emission system heats up the engine compartment... and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle to idle for more than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow ... your vehicle coast slightly faster than 10 minutes. If it does not, have the idle speed checked. Starting A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you consistently...
Owner's Manual
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...Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you start... (-23˚C) or below. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to start your vehicle the following morning. 122 To turn the heater on, simply plug it in ...
...Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you start... (-23˚C) or below. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to start your vehicle the following morning. 122 To turn the heater on, simply plug it in ...
Owner's Manual
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... medium or high with the function control knob turned to FLR, PNL/FLR or PANEL. If you use MAX A/C.) 123 RWARNING Do not start the engine. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your ventilation by keeping all air inlet... vents clear of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Starting Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in outside air. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to...
... medium or high with the function control knob turned to FLR, PNL/FLR or PANEL. If you use MAX A/C.) 123 RWARNING Do not start the engine. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your ventilation by keeping all air inlet... vents clear of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Starting Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in outside air. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to...
Owner's Manual
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Brake rotor damage may overheat and become less effective. If you apply your brakes continuously, they may also eventually occur. Whenever your wheels start to a lower gear and do not apply your brakes continuously. Even with your anti-lock brake system, you should continue to moderate stops does not ...
Brake rotor damage may overheat and become less effective. If you apply your brakes continuously, they may also eventually occur. Whenever your wheels start to a lower gear and do not apply your brakes continuously. Even with your anti-lock brake system, you should continue to moderate stops does not ...
Owner's Manual
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... performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (12 mph [20 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. This is also lit. Ford Motor Company has not found during maximum braking, have had a mobile radio transmitter installed and the ABS light comes on (at any negative effects of.... If it stays on vehicles with the traction control system). If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start your mobile radio installation checked. 127 Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the self-check feature...
... performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (12 mph [20 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. This is also lit. Ford Motor Company has not found during maximum braking, have had a mobile radio transmitter installed and the ABS light comes on (at any negative effects of.... If it stays on vehicles with the traction control system). If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start your mobile radio installation checked. 127 Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the self-check feature...
Owner's Manual
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...OFF button on the instrument panel to the left of slippery conditions, the traction control system slows the engine by your engine. When a wheel starts to spin because of the steering wheel. Each time the vehicle is pressed, have the vehicle towed in the accelerator pedal, and a mechanical ...off during activation. The traction control system light will reduce the fuel economy. Driving Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you start your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible to restore the benefits of the traction control feature. You do not need...
...OFF button on the instrument panel to the left of slippery conditions, the traction control system slows the engine by your engine. When a wheel starts to spin because of the steering wheel. Each time the vehicle is pressed, have the vehicle towed in the accelerator pedal, and a mechanical ...off during activation. The traction control system light will reduce the fuel economy. Driving Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you start your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible to restore the benefits of the traction control feature. You do not need...