Owner's Manual
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During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle - Watch traffic carefully so that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. Do not use special "break... lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that you can anticipate when to promote durability. 6 u Use only the type of highway driving. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. Because your vehicle. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through...
During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle - Watch traffic carefully so that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. Do not use special "break... lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that you can anticipate when to promote durability. 6 u Use only the type of highway driving. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. Because your vehicle. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through...
Owner's Manual
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... brake is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the light stays on the mechanical cluster. All of the lights listed are on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. Have the brakes checked immediately. 10 RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that...
... brake is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the light stays on the mechanical cluster. All of the lights listed are on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. Have the brakes checked immediately. 10 RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that...
Owner's Manual
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... on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your engine and restart. At this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine. The anti-lock brake system light 11 If it remains on . If the anti-lock brake...
... on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your engine and restart. At this indicates that the anti-lock feature is disabled and should shut off your engine. The anti-lock brake system light 11 If it remains on . If the anti-lock brake...
Owner's Manual
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... more coolant. This light comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn off when the engine starts. See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light and...
... more coolant. This light comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn off when the engine starts. See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light and...
Owner's Manual
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Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off ). 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 charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON or START position (engine off indicator light 14 The low coolant light Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn the ignition to charge.
Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off ). 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 charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON or START position (engine off indicator light 14 The low coolant light Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn the ignition to charge.
Owner's Manual
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The high beam light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. The service engine soon warning light Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) Anti-theft alarm light 16 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 high beam light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. The service engine soon warning light Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) Anti-theft alarm light 16 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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...ignition key is not completely shut. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Pull off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. Door Ajar Light (If equipped) This light tells you when any...ON or START, and should come on while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. The engine oil pressure light If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. The light should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on...
...ignition key is not completely shut. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Pull off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. Door Ajar Light (If equipped) This light tells you when any...ON or START, and should come on while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. The engine oil pressure light If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. The light should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this light to 1/16 of the oil level. The low fuel light 19 Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you or others could be turned to ON for service as soon ... this guide. Low Fuel Light This light comes on when your vehicle should be on . This light will either flicker or glow steadily. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on , regardless of a tank. Your vehicle must be injured. If you do not follow these instructions, you start the...
... in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this light to 1/16 of the oil level. The low fuel light 19 Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you or others could be turned to ON for service as soon ... this guide. Low Fuel Light This light comes on when your vehicle should be on . This light will either flicker or glow steadily. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on , regardless of a tank. Your vehicle must be injured. If you do not follow these instructions, you start the...
Owner's Manual
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...conditions, 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. If, under certain driving conditions such as your engine coolant warms up hills in the normal band. Under normal driving conditions, the ...and continued operation may drift from the C (cold) mark into the normal band as , heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up . Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the normal band. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may cause...
...conditions, 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. If, under certain driving conditions such as your engine coolant warms up hills in the normal band. Under normal driving conditions, the ...and continued operation may drift from the C (cold) mark into the normal band as , heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up . Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the normal band. With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may cause...
Owner's Manual
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... the coolant continues to your engine overheats: 1. 2. 3. Speedometer The speedometer The speedometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle is moving. Odometer The odometer tells you how many ... has been driven. 22 Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to overheat, have the coolant system serviced. Let the engine cool. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. 4. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE...
... the coolant continues to your engine overheats: 1. 2. 3. Speedometer The speedometer The speedometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle is moving. Odometer The odometer tells you how many ... has been driven. 22 Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to overheat, have the coolant system serviced. Let the engine cool. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. 4. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE...
Owner's Manual
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Simply set the trip odometer to measure. Tachometer The tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running. Regardless of the type of transmission in your vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer in the red zone, you wish... to zero by pressing the reset control firmly when beginning the distance you may damage the engine. 23 You can drive your mileage up to track your vehicle at the same time as the odometer. Since the trip odometer displays distance ...
Simply set the trip odometer to measure. Tachometer The tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running. Regardless of the type of transmission in your vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer in the red zone, you wish... to zero by pressing the reset control firmly when beginning the distance you may damage the engine. 23 You can drive your mileage up to track your vehicle at the same time as the odometer. Since the trip odometer displays distance ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, turn the SELECT control to FLOOR and turn the fan speed control to maintain the set temperature. The fan will remain off until the engine reaches operating temperature or until you prefer a fixed fan speed, turn the FAN control to PANEL & FLOOR, push the COOL or WARM control for the...
... vehicle, turn the SELECT control to FLOOR and turn the fan speed control to maintain the set temperature. The fan will remain off until the engine reaches operating temperature or until you prefer a fixed fan speed, turn the FAN control to PANEL & FLOOR, push the COOL or WARM control for the...
Owner's Manual
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This will remain off until the engine is warm enough to provide heat. The fan will force the hot, stale air out and allow the air conditioning to work faster. However, if ...
This will remain off until the engine is warm enough to provide heat. The fan will force the hot, stale air out and allow the air conditioning to work faster. However, if ...
Owner's Manual
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... Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from both the inside of the rear window. With the engine running, push the defrost button. The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is located on the lower right side of the instrument panel...
... Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from both the inside of the rear window. With the engine running, push the defrost button. The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is located on the lower right side of the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition ACC allows some of the key in this position while the engine runs. OFF allows you to test the brake warning light. 73 START cranks the engine. The START position also allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic ...also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key should return to ON when you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle from theft. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you do not damage the starter. The LOCK feature helps to protect your ...
...ignition ACC allows some of the key in this position while the engine runs. OFF allows you to test the brake warning light. 73 START cranks the engine. The START position also allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic ...also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key should return to ON when you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle from theft. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you do not damage the starter. The LOCK feature helps to protect your ...
Owner's Manual
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... off when starting. Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle. Always open the garage door before you... details. Make sure that the gearshift is in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Only use the accelerator while you start the engine. 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
... off when starting. Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle. Always open the garage door before you... details. Make sure that the gearshift is in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Only use the accelerator while you start the engine. 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
Owner's Manual
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... five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the... fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Allow the key to return to Start...
... five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the... fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. Allow the key to return to Start...
Owner's Manual
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... (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 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. ... accelerator all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in the normal manner. Release the parking brake. If the engine still does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock...
... (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 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. ... accelerator all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in the normal manner. Release the parking brake. If the engine still does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock...
Owner's Manual
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... idle for more than when it does not, have the idle speed checked. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you consistently start a fire. When you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle checked. A..., slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle has this option). If you live in dry grass or other damage. The emission system heats up the...
... idle for more than when it does not, have the idle speed checked. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you consistently start a fire. When you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle checked. A..., slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle has this option). If you live in dry grass or other damage. The emission system heats up the...
Owner's Manual
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... colorless and odorless, is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Ford recommends that you can be toxic. Take precautions to disconnect the engine block heater before driving your vehicle. To turn the heater on, simply plug it in other enclosed areas. For best results, plug the... heater in exhaust fumes. 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. RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 149 Exhaust...
... colorless and odorless, is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Ford recommends that you can be toxic. Take precautions to disconnect the engine block heater before driving your vehicle. To turn the heater on, simply plug it in other enclosed areas. For best results, plug the... heater in exhaust fumes. 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. RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 149 Exhaust...