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...be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. Ford must be hoses, belts, connectors ... control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will repair your vehicle at no... or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. Your emission control system may be designed, built and equipped to...are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. Also included may include such parts as indicated ...
...be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. Ford must be hoses, belts, connectors ... control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will repair your vehicle at no... or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. Your emission control system may be designed, built and equipped to...are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. Also included may include such parts as indicated ...
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...when you to verify that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. All of the lights listed are on when the engine is working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately. 9 If the fluid level is low in ...the master cylinder reservoir. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is running and after you...
...when you to verify that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. All of the lights listed are on when the engine is working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately. 9 If the fluid level is low in ...the master cylinder reservoir. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is running and after you...
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...you turn the ignition to ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it illuminates and stays ...any of the engine. Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the operating conditions of these things happen, even intermittently, have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly ...
...you turn the ignition to ON, but should turn off when the engine starts. A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it illuminates and stays ...any of the engine. Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the operating conditions of these things happen, even intermittently, have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly ...
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... a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to the ON or START position. Charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to charge. Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. Instrumentation vehicle serviced as soon as...
... a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to the ON or START position. Charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to charge. Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. Instrumentation vehicle serviced as soon as...
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...information about adding oil, see Engine oil, checking and adding in the index.) Make sure your vehicle if the oil pressure light is low, it could result. 3. Check the oil level following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. 14... If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is represented by an oil can...
...information about adding oil, see Engine oil, checking and adding in the index.) Make sure your vehicle if the oil pressure light is low, it could result. 3. Check the oil level following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. 14... If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is represented by an oil can...
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... Temperature Gauge This gauge shows you are in heavy traffic or stop your vehicle needs more coolant, see Engine coolant, checking and adding in hot weather, the gauge may cause engine damage. The letter H means that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL means that... range. Check the coolant level to empty and outside air temperature. If your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Instrumentation The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will move into the H (hot) position, the engine is overheating...
... Temperature Gauge This gauge shows you are in heavy traffic or stop your vehicle needs more coolant, see Engine coolant, checking and adding in hot weather, the gauge may cause engine damage. The letter H means that the coolant is hot, C means that it is cold, and NORMAL means that... range. Check the coolant level to empty and outside air temperature. If your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Instrumentation The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will move into the H (hot) position, the engine is overheating...
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...of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle again. 6. If the engine is no fuel, you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. Check under the vehicle again for service s the sound of the exhaust system changes s your vehicle has been... damaged in an accident Improve your ventilation by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you ever smell exhaust fumes of time, open the...
...of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle again. 6. If the engine is no fuel, you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. Check under the vehicle again for service s the sound of the exhaust system changes s your vehicle has been... damaged in an accident Improve your ventilation by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you ever smell exhaust fumes of time, open the...
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... caliper slide rails and inspection for pad wear. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 4 mph (6 km/h). After the engine is normal ABS operation. This is depressed, the high-mount brake lamp should illuminate. ...If a malfunction is found during this check, the ABS warning light will stop when normal braking is resumed or when the vehicle comes to ...
... caliper slide rails and inspection for pad wear. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 4 mph (6 km/h). After the engine is normal ABS operation. This is depressed, the high-mount brake lamp should illuminate. ...If a malfunction is found during this check, the ABS warning light will stop when normal braking is resumed or when the vehicle comes to ...
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... to a 24-volt power supply (either vehicle's electrical systems. 271 Turn on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other switches and lights in both vehicles. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You will damage your starting system, so you ...If in doubt, call for preparing your vehicle to jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in series or a 24-volt generator set). 2. Check all other moving parts. 4. Roadside Emergencies To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery, and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these directions ...
... to a 24-volt power supply (either vehicle's electrical systems. 271 Turn on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other switches and lights in both vehicles. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You will damage your starting system, so you ...If in doubt, call for preparing your vehicle to jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in series or a 24-volt generator set). 2. Check all other moving parts. 4. Roadside Emergencies To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery, and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these directions ...
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...proper level. RWARNING Brake fluid is low. Protect your skin by looking at the fluid level in Checking and adding engine oil to be sure the engine is equipped with soap and water. Check the brake fluid at or near the MAX mark. Follow directions in the plastic brake fluid reservoir...level is toxic. 285 The fluid level should not use up brake fluid rapidly. Refill the engine with USED motor oil has caused cancer in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on the master cylinder. Maintenance and Care NOTE: See Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts and Lubrication ...
...proper level. RWARNING Brake fluid is low. Protect your skin by looking at the fluid level in Checking and adding engine oil to be sure the engine is equipped with soap and water. Check the brake fluid at or near the MAX mark. Follow directions in the plastic brake fluid reservoir...level is toxic. 285 The fluid level should not use up brake fluid rapidly. Refill the engine with USED motor oil has caused cancer in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on the master cylinder. Maintenance and Care NOTE: See Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts and Lubrication ...
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The reservoir for washer fluid is located in the container for the engine coolant. RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment. This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 287 Maintenance and Care Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for both the windshield and liftgate washers.
The reservoir for washer fluid is located in the container for the engine coolant. RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment. This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 287 Maintenance and Care Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for both the windshield and liftgate washers.
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..., trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not working . This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some of the emission control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or...temperature of oil pressure. Information about your dealer if the engine runs on or near the engine. Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of the engine or exhaust system. See your vehicle's emissions control system is... Emission Control Information decal located on for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning...
..., trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not working . This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some of the emission control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or...temperature of oil pressure. Information about your dealer if the engine runs on or near the engine. Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of the engine or exhaust system. See your vehicle's emissions control system is... Emission Control Information decal located on for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning...
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... Replacement It is required to complete the check of the following lights frequently: s headlamps s high-mount brakelamp s tail lamps s brakelamps 318 To prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is a good idea to check the operation of the OBD II system. ...test of driving on an expressway or highway. Once started, the vehicle must not be turned off during the above driving modes, the engine must be warmed up and at least four idle periods. How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing In some localities it...
... Replacement It is required to complete the check of the following lights frequently: s headlamps s high-mount brakelamp s tail lamps s brakelamps 318 To prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is a good idea to check the operation of the OBD II system. ...test of driving on an expressway or highway. Once started, the vehicle must not be turned off during the above driving modes, the engine must be warmed up and at least four idle periods. How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing In some localities it...
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... Settlement Board...Doors door ajar warning light ...lubricant specifications ...Driving under special conditions heavy load ...towing a trailer ...77 ...74 ...56 ...295 283 293 274 352 ...15 ...343 ...229 230 389 Defrost rear window ...windshield ...Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid ...engine oil ...power steering fluid ...Disabled vehicle (see Engine coolant) checking and adding ...drain and flush...
... Settlement Board...Doors door ajar warning light ...lubricant specifications ...Driving under special conditions heavy load ...towing a trailer ...77 ...74 ...56 ...295 283 293 274 352 ...15 ...343 ...229 230 389 Defrost rear window ...windshield ...Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid ...engine oil ...power steering fluid ...Disabled vehicle (see Engine coolant) checking and adding ...drain and flush...
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Emission control system catalytic converter...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light ...does not start...fuel injected engine, starting ...fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...service points ...starting ...starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...disposal ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...270, ...254 245 255 84 33 52 349...
Emission control system catalytic converter...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light ...does not start...fuel injected engine, starting ...fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...service points ...starting ...starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...disposal ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...270, ...254 245 255 84 33 52 349...
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... (continued) proper solution ...recovery reservoir ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge description ...mechanical ...Engine coolant temperature gauge:electronic Engine fan ...Engine:idle speed control ...Engine knocking...Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...checking and adding ...check oil warning light ...dipstick ...disposal ...engine oil pressure warning light ...filter, specifications ...low oil warning light ...specifications ...synthetic oil ..."break-in" oils ...viscosity ...Entry...
... (continued) proper solution ...recovery reservoir ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge description ...mechanical ...Engine coolant temperature gauge:electronic Engine fan ...Engine:idle speed control ...Engine knocking...Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...checking and adding ...check oil warning light ...dipstick ...disposal ...engine oil pressure warning light ...filter, specifications ...low oil warning light ...specifications ...synthetic oil ..."break-in" oils ...viscosity ...Entry...
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Mirrors dual electric remote control . . rearview ...side view mirrors ... ... 396 Lights, warning and indicator (continued) charging system ...check engine ...door ajar ...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low fuel ...low oil ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure...rear ABS ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...turn signal indicator...Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...Lubricant specifications ...Luggage...
Mirrors dual electric remote control . . rearview ...side view mirrors ... ... 396 Lights, warning and indicator (continued) charging system ...check engine ...door ajar ...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low fuel ...low oil ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure...rear ABS ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...turn signal indicator...Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...Lubricant specifications ...Luggage...
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... ...Motorcraft parts ...110 111 341 311 O Octane rating ...Odometer description ...trip odometer . . Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity...On-board diagnostic Overdrive...Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...20 . . 20 . 284 . 281 . .... 318 . 226 . 357 P Parking brake operation ...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) . . PCV valve, specifications ...Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...mirrors ...windows ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering fluid, checking and adding . fluid, specifications ...servicing ...Prop rod, hood ...
... ...Motorcraft parts ...110 111 341 311 O Octane rating ...Odometer description ...trip odometer . . Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity...On-board diagnostic Overdrive...Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...20 . . 20 . 284 . 281 . .... 318 . 226 . 357 P Parking brake operation ...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) . . PCV valve, specifications ...Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...mirrors ...windows ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering fluid, checking and adding . fluid, specifications ...servicing ...Prop rod, hood ...