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... 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 ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it becomes... (36,000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your wallet for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare...
... 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 ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it becomes... (36,000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your wallet for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare...
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Ford accessories for your vehicle Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops ...
Ford accessories for your vehicle Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... and the engine is turned to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. This lamp 10 CHECK COOLANT The light also illuminates when the battery is off. Instrumentation bulbs in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to...
... and the engine is turned to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. This lamp 10 CHECK COOLANT The light also illuminates when the battery is off. Instrumentation bulbs in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to...
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...next to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be up to the vehicle To replace the batteries: 40 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Typical operating range will allow you ... that may cause undesired operation. Operation is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium batteries. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to activate the alarm. Replacing the batteries The transmitter is subject to operate the equipment. Controls and features Sounding a panic alarm...
...next to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be up to the vehicle To replace the batteries: 40 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Typical operating range will allow you ... that may cause undesired operation. Operation is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium batteries. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to activate the alarm. Replacing the batteries The transmitter is subject to operate the equipment. Controls and features Sounding a panic alarm...
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Twist a thin coin between the two halves of new batteries down. Refer to OFF. With each button press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming. ...
Twist a thin coin between the two halves of new batteries down. Refer to OFF. With each button press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...to start your vehicle. Unblock the wheels. 1 3 4 2 JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can damage your vehicle Also see the label on the battery. 1. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Use only a 12-volt supply to flames, sparks...cigarettes. An explosion could damage the catalytic converter. Preparing your starter, ignition system and other electrical components. 113 If you connect your battery to a 24-volt power supply you drive. Do not push start your vehicle. Roadside emergencies 9. Remove the jack and fully ...
...to start your vehicle. Unblock the wheels. 1 3 4 2 JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can damage your vehicle Also see the label on the battery. 1. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Use only a 12-volt supply to flames, sparks...cigarettes. An explosion could damage the catalytic converter. Preparing your starter, ignition system and other electrical components. 113 If you connect your battery to a 24-volt power supply you drive. Do not push start your vehicle. Roadside emergencies 9. Remove the jack and fully ...
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...off the engine. Connect one another. 2. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the discharged battery. 1 4 + - - + 3 2 114 Do not disconnect the battery of the booster battery (2). 4. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the negative (-) terminal of the engine cooling fan and other moving... hood of the disabled vehicle making sure they do not touch. Check all other end to a metal part of the booster battery (3) and the other accessories off. Switch off any electrical surges. Roadside emergencies 2. Position the vehicles so that they do not...
...off the engine. Connect one another. 2. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the discharged battery. 1 4 + - - + 3 2 114 Do not disconnect the battery of the booster battery (2). 4. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the negative (-) terminal of the engine cooling fan and other moving... hood of the disabled vehicle making sure they do not touch. Check all other end to a metal part of the booster battery (3) and the other accessories off. Switch off any electrical surges. Roadside emergencies 2. Position the vehicles so that they do not...
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... run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Once the engine has been started , allow it to be jumped. Make sure that surround the battery. Jump starting 1. Removing the jumper cables 1. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order. Start the engine of the engine. Roadside emergencies 5. A ... three minutes before disconnecting the leads. Take the cable off the metallic surface (1) first, followed by the cable on the negative (-) booster battery terminal (2). 2. Remove the cable from the positive (+) terminal of the gases that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the...
... run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Once the engine has been started , allow it to be jumped. Make sure that surround the battery. Jump starting 1. Removing the jumper cables 1. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order. Start the engine of the engine. Roadside emergencies 5. A ... three minutes before disconnecting the leads. Take the cable off the metallic surface (1) first, followed by the cable on the negative (-) booster battery terminal (2). 2. Remove the cable from the positive (+) terminal of the gases that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the...
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... is running, avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry or long hair that could get caught up in your vehicle. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan. • When the engine is automatic and may come on a hot engine. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you...
... is running, avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry or long hair that could get caught up in your vehicle. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan. • When the engine is automatic and may come on a hot engine. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you...
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Working with the engine running in this chapter. Set the parking brake and 119 Maintenance and care • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine off • Automatic transaxle: 1. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine running in this chapter. Set the parking brake and 119 Maintenance and care • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine off • Automatic transaxle: 1. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
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Engine coolant reservoir 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 125 Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Battery 5. Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1. Engine oil fill cap 7. Engine oil dipstick 2. Air filter assembly 6.
Engine coolant reservoir 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 125 Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Battery 5. Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1. Engine oil fill cap 7. Engine oil dipstick 2. Air filter assembly 6.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of service. If you do not use hard water (water with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. BATTERY Your vehicle may be equipped with a high alkali content). You can add plain tap water to the "level" indicator. If lubricant is ...low, you can 139 Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to Lubricant specifications in high temperature climates, check your battery electrolyte level, at least every 24 months or 40,000 km (24,000 miles). If the ...
... For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of service. If you do not use hard water (water with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. BATTERY Your vehicle may be equipped with a high alkali content). You can add plain tap water to the "level" indicator. If lubricant is ...low, you can 139 Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to Lubricant specifications in high temperature climates, check your battery electrolyte level, at least every 24 months or 40,000 km (24,000 miles). If the ...
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...until the idle is eventually relearned. • If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and 140 Because your vehicle's engine is replaced. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle, the idle... quality of your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery is electronically controlled by power from the battery. The relearning process will ...
...until the idle is eventually relearned. • If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and 140 Because your vehicle's engine is replaced. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle, the idle... quality of your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery is electronically controlled by power from the battery. The relearning process will ...
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AIR FILTER To replace your communities standards for disposal. When installing the air filter, ensure the nubs on the front portion of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Swing the left side open and remove the air filter. Follow your air filter, release the clamp locking clip ...reduce the effectiveness of the air filter housing closed and secure the clamp. Maintenance and care the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of the air filter housing, then swing the left side of wiper blades. 141 Call your local ...
AIR FILTER To replace your communities standards for disposal. When installing the air filter, ensure the nubs on the front portion of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Swing the left side open and remove the air filter. Follow your air filter, release the clamp locking clip ...reduce the effectiveness of the air filter housing closed and secure the clamp. Maintenance and care the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of the air filter housing, then swing the left side of wiper blades. 141 Call your local ...
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... . Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to a "not ready for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing In some tune up specifications. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD-II system is necessary as described below: • First, at least 10 minutes of your "Warranty Guide" for I /M test...
... . Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to a "not ready for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing In some tune up specifications. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD-II system is necessary as described below: • First, at least 10 minutes of your "Warranty Guide" for I /M test...
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... (VECI) decal for spark plug gap specifications. Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L SOHC engine Air filter FA-1643 Fuel filter FG-862 Battery BX-58C Oil filter FL-400-A PCV Valve EV-229 Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** * Refer to line in reservoir 171 Refer to the Engine Data...
... (VECI) decal for spark plug gap specifications. Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L SOHC engine Air filter FA-1643 Fuel filter FG-862 Battery BX-58C Oil filter FL-400-A PCV Valve EV-229 Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** * Refer to line in reservoir 171 Refer to the Engine Data...
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...,22 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...86 Anti-theft system ...42 arming the system ...42 disarming a triggered system ..44 disarming an untriggered system ...43 Battery ...139 Brake fluid checking and adding ...129 Brakes ...85 anti-lock ...85 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...86 fluid, checking and adding ...129...
...,22 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...86 Anti-theft system ...42 arming the system ...42 disarming a triggered system ..44 disarming an untriggered system ...43 Battery ...139 Brake fluid checking and adding ...129 Brakes ...85 anti-lock ...85 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...86 fluid, checking and adding ...129...
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... capacities for fluids ...171 Relays ...104,108 Remote entry system ...37 illuminated entry ...42 locking/unlocking doors ...38,39 replacement/additional transmitters ...41 replacing the batteries ...40 Reporting safety defects ...177 Safety restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) ...51,52 extension assembly ...54 for children ...61 for second row bench seats ...70...
... capacities for fluids ...171 Relays ...104,108 Remote entry system ...37 illuminated entry ...42 locking/unlocking doors ...38,39 replacement/additional transmitters ...41 replacing the batteries ...40 Reporting safety defects ...177 Safety restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) ...51,52 extension assembly ...54 for children ...61 for second row bench seats ...70...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
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u Lubricate door, hood, and liftgate hinges and checks. u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Owner maintenance checks AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: u Inspect air conditioning system and A/C compressor operation (if equipped). u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance battery. 28 u Lubricate door, hood and liftgate locks and latches.
u Lubricate door, hood, and liftgate hinges and checks. u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Owner maintenance checks AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: u Inspect air conditioning system and A/C compressor operation (if equipped). u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance battery. 28 u Lubricate door, hood and liftgate locks and latches.