Owner's Manual
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...) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. u Use only the type of engine oil that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to promote...
...) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. u Use only the type of engine oil that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to promote...
Owner's Manual
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... master cylinder reservoir. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. Some of the lights listed are on after the engine starts and you to START.
... master cylinder reservoir. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of these indicators means. Some of the lights listed are on after the engine starts and you to START.
Owner's Manual
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...System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on. At this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine. If a malfunction is also lit. As previously described, the system turns on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer ...than five seconds, you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is a normal part of the self-check feature. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. ...
...System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on. At this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine. If a malfunction is also lit. As previously described, the system turns on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer ...than five seconds, you should receive immediate attention by a qualified service technician. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is a normal part of the self-check feature. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. ...
Owner's Manual
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... . This indicates that you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your ignition key is turned to start, but should add more coolant. See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the air... is operating normally. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to the ON position, this light stays on , or you should turn off when the engine starts. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln...
... . This indicates that you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your ignition key is turned to start, but should add more coolant. See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the air... is operating normally. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to the ON position, this light stays on , or you should turn off when the engine starts. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln...
Owner's Manual
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The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off ). The low coolant light Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off indicator light 14 The charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to charge. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked.
The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off ). The low coolant light Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off indicator light 14 The charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to charge. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked.
Owner's Manual
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The service engine soon warning light Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) Anti-theft alarm light 16 The high beam light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
The service engine soon warning light Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) Anti-theft alarm light 16 The high beam light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
Owner's Manual
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... as safely possible. However, if your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should come on while the engine is not completely shut. The engine oil pressure light If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. It glows when the key is low, it could result. 18 If the light stays on... or turns on every time your engine's oil level is in the ON position. Pull off the engine immediately. The door ajar light Engine Oil Pressure Light This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not the oil level. Door Ajar Light (If equipped) This light...
... as safely possible. However, if your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should come on while the engine is not completely shut. The engine oil pressure light If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. It glows when the key is low, it could result. 18 If the light stays on... or turns on every time your engine's oil level is in the ON position. Pull off the engine immediately. The door ajar light Engine Oil Pressure Light This light indicates the engine oil pressure, not the oil level. Door Ajar Light (If equipped) This light...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Maintenance and Care chapter of a tank. 3. Do not overfill. If you do not follow these instructions, you start the engine again. The low fuel light 19 Contact your nearest dealer for this guide. To assure an accurate reading, your fuel gauge indicates approximately... Low Fuel Light This light comes on . This light will either flicker or glow steadily. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see Adding engine oil in the Index. Your vehicle must be turned to come on when your vehicle should be injured....
... in the Maintenance and Care chapter of a tank. 3. Do not overfill. If you do not follow these instructions, you start the engine again. The low fuel light 19 Contact your nearest dealer for this guide. To assure an accurate reading, your fuel gauge indicates approximately... Low Fuel Light This light comes on . This light will either flicker or glow steadily. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil, see Adding engine oil in the Index. Your vehicle must be turned to come on when your vehicle should be injured....
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With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may cause engine damage. If the coolant is overheating and continued operation may drift from the C (cold) mark into the normal band as , heavy stop and go traffic, ..., and under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the normal band, the engine is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the normal band. The engine coolant temperature gauge 21 The pointer moves from the ignition switch ON position...
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may cause engine damage. If the coolant is overheating and continued operation may drift from the C (cold) mark into the normal band as , heavy stop and go traffic, ..., and under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the normal band, the engine is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the normal band. The engine coolant temperature gauge 21 The pointer moves from the ignition switch ON position...
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.... DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. If you do not follow these instructions, you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle is moving. Odometer The odometer tells you ... the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to overheat, have the coolant system serviced. If your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. If the coolant continues to your engine overheats: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the road as soon as safely possible. Speedometer The speedometer The speedometer tells you how many...
.... DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. If you do not follow these instructions, you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle is moving. Odometer The odometer tells you ... the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to overheat, have the coolant system serviced. If your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. If the coolant continues to your engine overheats: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the road as soon as safely possible. Speedometer The speedometer The speedometer tells you how many...
Owner's Manual
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... transmission in your mileage up to 999.9 miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Tachometer The tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running. Trip Odometer If you want to track your vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer in the red...
... transmission in your mileage up to 999.9 miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Tachometer The tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running. Trip Odometer If you want to track your vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer in the red...
Owner's Manual
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...;C) is reached, only 60˚F (16˚C) will be displayed and the system will provide continuous maximum cooling. The fan will remain off until the engine reaches operating temperature or until you prefer a fixed fan speed, turn the FAN control to RAISE the temperature setting. To direct either release it or...
...;C) is reached, only 60˚F (16˚C) will be displayed and the system will provide continuous maximum cooling. The fan will remain off until the engine reaches operating temperature or until you prefer a fixed fan speed, turn the FAN control to RAISE the temperature setting. To direct either release it or...
Owner's Manual
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... to PANEL and the FAN control to AUTO. Cooling your vehicle in this manner provides a quieter system operation, but it will remain off until the engine is not as fuel efficient as efficiently and is warm enough to PANEL. The fan will not cool as MAX A/C which uses recirculated air. However...
... to PANEL and the FAN control to AUTO. Cooling your vehicle in this manner provides a quieter system operation, but it will remain off until the engine is not as fuel efficient as efficiently and is warm enough to PANEL. The fan will not cool as MAX A/C which uses recirculated air. However...
Owner's Manual
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... objects to the inside of the climate control panel. The defroster will turn off . Do not use abrasive cleaners to the OFF position. With the engine running, push the defrost button. The control for the rear window defroster is turned to clean it. Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for...
... objects to the inside of the climate control panel. The defroster will turn off . Do not use abrasive cleaners to the OFF position. With the engine running, push the defrost button. The control for the rear window defroster is turned to clean it. Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for...
Owner's Manual
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... LOCK is the only position that you to test your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is started and remains in the ignition ACC allows some of your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure ...they work before you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you release it. START cranks the...
... LOCK is the only position that you to test your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is started and remains in the ignition ACC allows some of your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure ...they work before you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. OFF allows you release it. START cranks the...
Owner's Manual
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Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is set before you turn the key. 2. 3. 145 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not ... is in this chapter for more details. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. See Starting Your Engine in P (Park) and the parking brake is to use the accelerator when you start the engine. Before you have problems getting your vehicle in a closed garage or in the vehicle buckle their safety...
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is set before you turn the key. 2. 3. 145 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not ... is in this chapter for more details. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. See Starting Your Engine in P (Park) and the parking brake is to use the accelerator when you start the engine. Before you have problems getting your vehicle in a closed garage or in the vehicle buckle their safety...
Owner's Manual
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... first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that... they work. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Before you start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do...
... first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that... they work. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Before you start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do...
Owner's Manual
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... out of P (Park) unless your foot on how to the floor and hold the key in gear. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Whenever you start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. For directions on the brake pedal and put the gearshift... lever in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. Release the parking brake. After you start your vehicle...
... out of P (Park) unless your foot on how to the floor and hold the key in gear. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Whenever you start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. For directions on the brake pedal and put the gearshift... lever in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. Release the parking brake. After you start your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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..., however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to respond quickly. 148 RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive ...your vehicle has this option). The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up . If you start your vehicle move slightly faster than when it does not, have...
..., however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to respond quickly. 148 RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive ...your vehicle has this option). The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up . If you start your vehicle move slightly faster than when it does not, have...
Owner's Manual
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Ford recommends that you smell exhaust fumes. 149 Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in at least three hours before you can be toxic. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle... enclosed areas. NOTE: Be sure to avoid its dangerous effects. For best results, plug the heater in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to disconnect the engine block heater before you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle. Exhaust fumes can plug it into a grounded 110-volt...
Ford recommends that you smell exhaust fumes. 149 Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in at least three hours before you can be toxic. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle... enclosed areas. NOTE: Be sure to avoid its dangerous effects. For best results, plug the heater in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to disconnect the engine block heater before you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle. Exhaust fumes can plug it into a grounded 110-volt...