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... snow, are stranded. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your Ford or... Lincoln-Mercury dealer. To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : ...
... snow, are stranded. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your Ford or... Lincoln-Mercury dealer. To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : ...
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... presentation before the Board. Indicate your choice to do so on which to each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you a decision letter and a form on the application.
... presentation before the Board. Indicate your choice to do so on which to each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you a decision letter and a form on the application.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright
Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright
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... deceleration) and have your vehicle. The vehicle has run out of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may not have your catalytic converter. You should drive in properly servicing your vehicle serviced at the first...
... deceleration) and have your vehicle. The vehicle has run out of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may not have your catalytic converter. You should drive in properly servicing your vehicle serviced at the first...
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... time, seek service immediately. Brake system warning (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is engaged. If brake BRAKE warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on , have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on and the engine ABS is still effective unless the brake warning light...
... time, seek service immediately. Brake system warning (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is engaged. If brake BRAKE warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on , have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on and the engine ABS is still effective unless the brake warning light...
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... momentarily at this light will stay on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be inspected immediately. 22 P warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on when the windshield washer fluid is low. With the ignition ON, this time, seek service immediately. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW...
... momentarily at this light will stay on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be inspected immediately. 22 P warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on when the windshield washer fluid is low. With the ignition ON, this time, seek service immediately. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW...
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The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the display window. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will appear in the ON position. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will change to the floor. When ...
The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the display window. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will appear in the ON position. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will change to the floor. When ...
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... and all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 1 3. START, cranks the engine. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to move the steering wheel up or down. Never adjust the steering wheel when the... the engine is moving. 35 Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to the desired position, then release the control.
... and all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 1 3. START, cranks the engine. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to move the steering wheel up or down. Never adjust the steering wheel when the... the engine is moving. 35 Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to the desired position, then release the control.
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Start the vehicle. 44 Controls and features Compass zone adjustment 1. Release the COMP side of NW the control until your zone number is shown in the ...
Start the vehicle. 44 Controls and features Compass zone adjustment 1. Release the COMP side of NW the control until your zone number is shown in the ...
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... control once to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to the START or ACC position. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of the trunk or block the rear view...
... control once to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to the START or ACC position. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of the trunk or block the rear view...
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... time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by the SecuriLock anti-theft system. Spare SecuriLock keys can only be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. If the theft indicator stays on top of your SecuriLock...programmed). If the SecuriLock key identification code matches the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLock key is allowed to start your vehicle, the SecuriLock key is read by your SecuriLock anti-theft system. Your vehicle's engine can be purchased from ...
... time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by the SecuriLock anti-theft system. Spare SecuriLock keys can only be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. If the theft indicator stays on top of your SecuriLock...programmed). If the SecuriLock key identification code matches the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLock key is allowed to start your vehicle, the SecuriLock key is read by your SecuriLock anti-theft system. Your vehicle's engine can be purchased from ...
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.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 55 Enter the factory-set a code that operates the keyless entry system. Enter your own 5 digit personal entry code. Do not set code (keypad will start the vehicle's engine. You can : • lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key. • disable/enable horn chirp. • disable/enable autolock...
.... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 55 Enter the factory-set a code that operates the keyless entry system. Enter your own 5 digit personal entry code. Do not set code (keypad will start the vehicle's engine. You can : • lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key. • disable/enable horn chirp. • disable/enable autolock...
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... Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle immediately. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have difficulty... grass or other damage. For more information on starting is controlled by the ignition system. If you smell exhaust fumes. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter for more instructions. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator ...
... Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle immediately. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have difficulty... grass or other damage. For more information on starting is controlled by the ignition system. If you smell exhaust fumes. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter for more instructions. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator ...
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For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). 5. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their proper usage, refer to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 78 Make sure the gearshift is set. Starting Before starting the vehicle: 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. HOOD BRAKE 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3.
For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). 5. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their proper usage, refer to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 78 Make sure the gearshift is set. Starting Before starting the vehicle: 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. HOOD BRAKE 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3.
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If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. 79 Starting AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 BRAKE AIR BAG H ...
If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. 79 Starting AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 BRAKE AIR BAG H ...
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...and release the parking brake. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The key will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. If the engine does not start in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°...;F) or below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator and start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. After idling for longer than three hours will return to 4 (ON). 4 3 5 2 1 2. Use of ...
...and release the parking brake. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The key will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. If the engine does not start in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°...;F) or below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator and start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. After idling for longer than three hours will return to 4 (ON). 4 3 5 2 1 2. Use of ...
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... fumes. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for long periods of snow, leaves and other debris. 81 Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in a collision.
... fumes. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for long periods of snow, leaves and other debris. 81 Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in a collision.
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... fully released. Parking brake with this braking technique. Push pedal downward. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. The parking brake is not designed to a controlled stop. • We recommend that you to P (Park). 2. HOOD Always set the parking brake: 1. However...
... fully released. Parking brake with this braking technique. Push pedal downward. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. The parking brake is not designed to a controlled stop. • We recommend that you to P (Park). 2. HOOD Always set the parking brake: 1. However...
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... and turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Apply the brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Start the vehicle. If your vehicle. If it may be damaged or the engine may not be operating properly. Do not rock the vehicle for more...
... and turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Apply the brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Start the vehicle. If your vehicle. If it may be damaged or the engine may not be operating properly. Do not rock the vehicle for more...
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... P (Park). Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever. N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is securely latched in the instrument cluster. Make sure the gearshift is free to position. Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move...
... P (Park). Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever. N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is securely latched in the instrument cluster. Make sure the gearshift is free to position. Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move...