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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.
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... system warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays on briefly when you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. The... Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the warning lights and gauges alert you to START. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly.
... system warning light This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays on briefly when you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. The... Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what each of the warning lights and gauges alert you to START. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly.
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As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is also lit. If a malfunction is found during this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you ... Brake System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your vehicle. The anti-lock brake system light 11 This is disabled and should shut off your engine and restart. The system turns on . At...
As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. After the engine is started and the anti-lock light is also lit. If a malfunction is found during this check the anti-lock light will go on each time you ... Brake System Light (If equipped) This warning light will come on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your vehicle. The anti-lock brake system light 11 This is disabled and should shut off your engine and restart. The system turns on . At...
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... the coolant recovery bottle and that the system is not required. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The air bag readiness light Low Coolant Light This light tells you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light stays... on , or you should turn off when the engine starts. This light comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn off . When you that the coolant is turned to flash, remains on , check the level...
... the coolant recovery bottle and that the system is not required. If this light will light up for a few seconds when your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The air bag readiness light Low Coolant Light This light tells you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light stays... on , or you should turn off when the engine starts. This light comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn off . When you that the coolant is turned to flash, remains on , check the level...
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The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON or START position (engine off indicator light 14 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 low coolant light Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn the ignition 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 the ON or START position (engine off indicator light 14 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 low coolant light Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn the ignition 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.
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..., have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. Traction Assist Off Indicator The traction assist off indicator This light comes on when the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . 15
..., have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. Traction Assist Off Indicator The traction assist off indicator This light comes on when the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . 15
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It glows when the key is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. However, if your ignition key is in the ON position. The ...
It glows when the key is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. However, if your ignition key is in the ON position. The ...
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... in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this light to come on level ground. Do not overfill. If you do not follow these instructions, you start the engine again. 3. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as possible. 4. This light will either flicker...
... in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this light to come on level ground. Do not overfill. If you do not follow these instructions, you start the engine again. 3. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as possible. 4. This light will either flicker...
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... either show the track (selection) number or the elapsed time. (The display mode can be selected by pressing the memory preset button #6.) Indicators for play starts at the beginning of the first track (selection). Press the bottom b side of the "SEEK" button to the next track of the "SEEK" button to...
... either show the track (selection) number or the elapsed time. (The display mode can be selected by pressing the memory preset button #6.) Indicators for play starts at the beginning of the first track (selection). Press the bottom b side of the "SEEK" button to the next track of the "SEEK" button to...
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... in the top right corner of the instrument panel. The further you move the thumbwheel back to OFF. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle off . 70 The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off , move the thumbwheel into the DELAY area, your lamps will stay on...
... in the top right corner of the instrument panel. The further you move the thumbwheel back to OFF. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle off . 70 The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off , move the thumbwheel into the DELAY area, your lamps will stay on...
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The LOCK feature helps to protect 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 the key in this position while the engine runs. The key returns to test the ... LOCK locks the steering wheel. LOCK is the only position that you to the ON position once the engine is not running. START cranks the engine. OFF allows you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work...
The LOCK feature helps to protect 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 the key in this position while the engine runs. The key returns to test the ... LOCK locks the steering wheel. LOCK is the only position that you to the ON position once the engine is not running. START cranks the engine. OFF allows you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work...
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... Inside Rearview Mirror (If equipped) The automatic non-glare mirror The electronic day/night mirror will change from the rear of the vehicle. The delay starts when the glare goes away. To turn the mirror on, push the ON/OFF switch, located on rolling hills and curves. This mirror functions at...
... Inside Rearview Mirror (If equipped) The automatic non-glare mirror The electronic day/night mirror will change from the rear of the vehicle. The delay starts when the glare goes away. To turn the mirror on, push the ON/OFF switch, located on rolling hills and curves. This mirror functions at...
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... stop by pushing For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the instrument cluster) to prevent the vehicle from being started . Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped) When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft. When an unauthorized entry...indicator lamp (located in the Index. 96 the PANIC control on and off. 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 : u...
... stop by pushing For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the instrument cluster) to prevent the vehicle from being started . Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped) When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft. When an unauthorized entry...indicator lamp (located in the Index. 96 the PANIC control on and off. 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 : u...
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... out. 97 Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control. The alarm indicator will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. NOTE: Be sure to arm the system. Close all doors completely. If the lock cylinder is armed...
... out. 97 Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control. The alarm indicator will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. NOTE: Be sure to arm the system. Close all doors completely. If the lock cylinder is armed...
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...before you have problems getting your vehicle. Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle started. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is set before or during starting . Make sure that the gearshift is in the Index for details about ...when to use the accelerator when you turn the key. 2. 3. 145 Always open the garage door before you start the engine. Make sure the headlamps and...
...before you have problems getting your vehicle. Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle started. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is set before or during starting . Make sure that the gearshift is in the Index for details about ...when to use the accelerator when you turn the key. 2. 3. 145 Always open the garage door before you start the engine. Make sure the headlamps and...
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... to the ON position. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. Turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the 146 Allow the key to return to the... the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Before you start your vehicle, you do not flood the engine, then try again. For a cold engine: 4. Follow the steps under Preparing to make sure that they work...
... to the ON position. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. Turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the 146 Allow the key to return to the... the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. Before you start your vehicle, you do not flood the engine, then try again. For a cold engine: 4. Follow the steps under Preparing to make sure that they work...
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... switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in gear. For directions on the first try again. After you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Turn the ignition key to the ... your foot is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the Index. 147 Whenever you start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the floor and hold the key in ...the normal manner. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the accelerator all the way to...
... switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in gear. For directions on the first try again. After you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Turn the ignition key to the ... your foot is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the Index. 147 Whenever you start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the floor and hold the key in ...the normal manner. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the accelerator all the way to...
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...vehicle move slightly faster than when it does not, have the idle speed checked. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. If you start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F... exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you consistently start your vehicle to respond quickly. 148 It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally...
...vehicle move slightly faster than when it does not, have the idle speed checked. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. If you start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F... exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you consistently start your vehicle to respond quickly. 148 It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally...
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... your vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in at night to start your vehicle. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. RWARNING If you start the engine. To turn the heater on, simply plug it in at...
... your vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in at night to start your vehicle. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. RWARNING If you start the engine. To turn the heater on, simply plug it in at...
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Follow the directions under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 150 Also, the heating or air conditioning system should be started by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at any desired position. speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control ...
Follow the directions under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 150 Also, the heating or air conditioning system should be started by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at any desired position. speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the function control ...
