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Only) ...261 Customer Assistance ...263 Accessories ...275 Quick Index ...285 Index ...295 Service Station Information ...316 Table of Contents Introduction ...1 Instrumentation ...7 Electronic Sound Systems ...25 Controls and Features ...59 Seating and Safety Restraints ...103 Starting ...145 Driving ...151 Roadside Emergencies ...171 Maintenance and Care ...201 Capacities and Specifications ...253 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only) ...261 Customer Assistance ...263 Accessories ...275 Quick Index ...285 Index ...295 Service Station Information ...316 Table of Contents Introduction ...1 Instrumentation ...7 Electronic Sound Systems ...25 Controls and Features ...59 Seating and Safety Restraints ...103 Starting ...145 Driving ...151 Roadside Emergencies ...171 Maintenance and Care ...201 Capacities and Specifications ...253 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... alert you release the parking brake. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the lights listed are on after the engine starts and you to START. It normally goes off shortly after you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. The following warning lights and gauges...
... alert you release the parking brake. The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the lights listed are on after the engine starts and you to START. It normally goes off shortly after you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. The following warning lights and gauges...
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...has self-check capabilities. This is found during this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you start your engine. Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on. If a malfunction is...another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is also lit. If the anti-lock brake light stays on the anti-lock... light each time you start your engine and restart. If it remains on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor ...
...has self-check capabilities. This is found during this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you start your engine. Anti-Lock Brake System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on. If a malfunction is...another test the first time the vehicle reaches 14 mph (22 km/h). After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is also lit. If the anti-lock brake light stays on the anti-lock... light each time you start your engine and restart. If it remains on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor ...
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...comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn off . Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to start, but should add more coolant. The readiness light is not required. The air bag readiness light Low Coolant Light This light tells you hear a ... the coolant is operating normally. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you should turn off when the engine starts. See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster. This indicates that you turn the ignition key to flash, remains on...
...comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn off . Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to start, but should add more coolant. The readiness light is not required. The air bag readiness light Low Coolant Light This light tells you hear a ... the coolant is operating normally. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you should turn off when the engine starts. See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster. This indicates that you turn the ignition key to flash, remains on...
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The low coolant light Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to charge. Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off ). 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 your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to charge. Overdrive Off Indicator The overdrive off ). 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
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... will be in the "overdrive on" mode when the vehicle is on when the Traction Assist system has been turned off . When the light is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . 15
... will be in the "overdrive on" mode when the vehicle is on when the Traction Assist system has been turned off . When the light is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . 15
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... not completely shut. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. However, if your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should come on while the engine is low, it could result. 18 Pull off the engine immediately. Door Ajar Light (If equipped) This light... tells you when any door is in the ON position. The light should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on every time your engine's oil level is running, you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. The engine oil pressure...
... not completely shut. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. However, if your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should come on while the engine is low, it could result. 18 Pull off the engine immediately. Door Ajar Light (If equipped) This light... tells you when any door is in the ON position. The light should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on every time your engine's oil level is running, you lose engine oil pressure: 1. 2. The engine oil pressure...
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... and Care chapter of this light to 1/16 of the oil level. The low fuel light 19 If you do not follow these instructions, you start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as possible. 4. Your vehicle must be turned...
... and Care chapter of this light to 1/16 of the oil level. The low fuel light 19 If you do not follow these instructions, you start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as possible. 4. Your vehicle must be turned...
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... X and compression on ("C") are also in the display, remove the disc and reinsert it right side up (label side up into the unit and play starts at the beginning of the disc. When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the disc. If the...
... X and compression on ("C") are also in the display, remove the disc and reinsert it right side up (label side up into the unit and play starts at the beginning of the disc. When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the disc. If the...
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... turns the lamps on top of the photocell that is nighttime, and the lamps turn on after you move the thumbwheel back to ON or start your lamps will stay on for you want. If you move the thumbwheel only slightly into the MAX range as far into the DELAY area...
... turns the lamps on top of the photocell that is nighttime, and the lamps turn on after you move the thumbwheel back to ON or start your lamps will stay on for you want. If you move the thumbwheel only slightly into the MAX range as far into the DELAY area...
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... runs. The LOCK feature helps to operate while the engine is not running. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. START cranks the engine. LOCK is started and remains in the ignition ACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to ... vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to test the brake warning light. 73 OFF allows you to remove the key. The START position also allows you release it. The key should return to ON when you to make sure they work before you do not damage the...
... runs. The LOCK feature helps to operate while the engine is not running. It also locks the automatic transmission gearshift lever. START cranks the engine. LOCK is started and remains in the ignition ACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to ... vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to test the brake warning light. 73 OFF allows you to remove the key. The START position also allows you release it. The key should return to ON when you to make sure they work before you do not damage the...
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... non-glare state, the mirror will be turned off , push the ON/OFF switch again. The mirror may be in the ON position. The delay starts when the glare goes away. The electronic mirror measures the brightness of the light coming in from the normal state to latch it in the...
... non-glare state, the mirror will be turned off , push the ON/OFF switch again. The mirror may be in the ON position. The delay starts when the glare goes away. The electronic mirror measures the brightness of the light coming in from the normal state to latch it in the...
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...When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: u flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to flash on the Remote Entry transmitter. u the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index. 96 u only ...the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will ...
...When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: u flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to flash on the Remote Entry transmitter. u the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index. 96 u only ...the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will ...
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... or by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control. When the light goes out, the system is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the last door is closed to close all...
... or by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control. When the light goes out, the system is forcibly removed, the anti-theft alarm system will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only after the last door is closed to close all...
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...Safety Restraints in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start the engine. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. Make sure that... is in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle started. Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing...
...Safety Restraints in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start the engine. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. Make sure that... is in the Index for details about when to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle started. Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing...
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... fifteen (15) seconds on the instrument panel to the ON position. Refer to the ON position after the engine has started. For a cold engine: 4. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. If you have difficulty in five (5) seconds on the ... so you do not flood the engine, then try again. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the 146 engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. Before...
... fifteen (15) seconds on the instrument panel to the ON position. Refer to the ON position after the engine has started. For a cold engine: 4. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. If you have difficulty in five (5) seconds on the ... so you do not flood the engine, then try again. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the 146 engine does not start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. Before...
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...more than five (5) seconds at a time. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 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. Release the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the ...Index. 147 Wait a few seconds. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in the normal manner. Keep your...
...more than five (5) seconds at a time. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 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. Release the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the ...Index. 147 Wait a few seconds. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in the normal manner. Keep your...
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...not, have the idle speed checked. Have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. When you consistently start a fire. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle to respond quickly. 148 RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle has this ..., which can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. If you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than its normal idle speed. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can...
...not, have the idle speed checked. Have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. When you consistently start a fire. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle to respond quickly. 148 RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle has this ..., which can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. If you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than its normal idle speed. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can...
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...dealer inspect your vehicle in a closed garage or in exhaust fumes. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before you start your vehicle immediately. RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 149 To turn the heater on, simply plug it in at night to... start the engine. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Always open the garage door before you start your vehicle. NOTE: Be sure to avoid its dangerous effects. ...
...dealer inspect your vehicle in a closed garage or in exhaust fumes. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before you start your vehicle immediately. RWARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. 149 To turn the heater on, simply plug it in at night to... start the engine. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Always open the garage door before you start your vehicle. NOTE: Be sure to avoid its dangerous effects. ...
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... the function control on any position except OFF and the temperature control at any desired position. Also, the heating or air conditioning system should be started by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. u If you use the... collision Improve your vehicle has been damaged in an open the windows at any desired position. Follow the directions under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 150 u If you use the air conditioner, set to any position except OFF or MAX and the temperature control at least one inch (2.5 cm).
... the function control on any position except OFF and the temperature control at any desired position. Also, the heating or air conditioning system should be started by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. u If you use the... collision Improve your vehicle has been damaged in an open the windows at any desired position. Follow the directions under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 150 u If you use the air conditioner, set to any position except OFF or MAX and the temperature control at least one inch (2.5 cm).