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... cannot help outside the United States by any damage caused by law. The use of leaded fuel in subsequent legal proceedings that may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company is recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or owner relations office before you are traveling or living in difficulty...
... cannot help outside the United States by any damage caused by law. The use of leaded fuel in subsequent legal proceedings that may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company is recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or owner relations office before you are traveling or living in difficulty...
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... DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A. or Canada, register your automotive needs; These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your local authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In addition, each accessory is available through your vehicle and protect its finishes.
... DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A. or Canada, register your automotive needs; These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your local authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In addition, each accessory is available through your vehicle and protect its finishes.
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...years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever comes first. See your vehicle and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Safety Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems... Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest ...
...years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever comes first. See your vehicle and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Safety Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems... Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest ...
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that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may cause the engine to your dealer for automotive use or are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of ...
that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may cause the engine to your dealer for automotive use or are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of ...
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...also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System 6 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument ...120 140 50 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 0 0 0 200 - + CHECK COOLANT THEFT Sport instrument cluster 50 40 E FUEL FILL 80 60 60 70 100 120 80...
...also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System 6 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument ...120 140 50 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 0 0 0 200 - + CHECK COOLANT THEFT Sport instrument cluster 50 40 E FUEL FILL 80 60 60 70 100 120 80...
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...quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. Temporary malfunctions may misfire or run out of the engine's emission control systems may be drivable and will not require towing. The fuel cap may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted.... installed and securely tightened. 7 Examples are: 1. Instrumentation (OBD II). If it comes on solid: This means that your Service Engine Soon light to meet government emission standards. The vehicle will usually be malfunctioning. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in...
...quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. Temporary malfunctions may misfire or run out of the engine's emission control systems may be drivable and will not require towing. The fuel cap may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted.... installed and securely tightened. 7 Examples are: 1. Instrumentation (OBD II). If it comes on solid: This means that your Service Engine Soon light to meet government emission standards. The vehicle will usually be malfunctioning. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in...
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... followed by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. After three driving cycles without these ... is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your catalytic converter.
... followed by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. After three driving cycles without these ... is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your catalytic converter.
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...the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on . Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off . If one or both of the indicators stay on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to fasten your safety belts. ... system serviced immediately. BRAKE ABS 9 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is turned ON. Instrumentation Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is off . Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
...the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on . Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off . If one or both of the indicators stay on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to fasten your safety belts. ... system serviced immediately. BRAKE ABS 9 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is turned ON. Instrumentation Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is off . Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
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...oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Anti-theft system in the coolant reservoir is off the engine immediately. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Switch off . This lamp 10 ...CHECK COOLANT This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is low and more needs to be added. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the Controls and features chapter. Anti-theft system (...
...oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Anti-theft system in the coolant reservoir is off the engine immediately. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Switch off . This lamp 10 ...CHECK COOLANT This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is low and more needs to be added. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the Controls and features chapter. Anti-theft system (...
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... the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened . Instrumentation will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened . 11 Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you... to Engine coolant in the ON position and the liftgate is open. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on adding engine coolant, refer to fasten your safety belts.
... the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened . Instrumentation will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened . 11 Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you... to Engine coolant in the ON position and the liftgate is open. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on adding engine coolant, refer to fasten your safety belts.
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... 50 60 70 100 120 140 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 0 0 0 200 - + THEFT Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly... 60 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 1 / 2 F C H 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 3 2 1 4 5 RPMx1000 6 7 8 CHECK COOLANT 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 F 12
... 50 60 70 100 120 140 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 0 0 0 200 - + THEFT Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly... 60 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 1 / 2 F C H 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 3 2 1 4 5 RPMx1000 6 7 8 CHECK COOLANT 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 F 12
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... When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will not be less than the advertised capacity due to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will be accurate.... Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). This gauge indicates the temperature of ...
... When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will not be less than the advertised capacity due to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will be accurate.... Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). This gauge indicates the temperature of ...
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... 80 70 80 120 140 90 160 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 120 Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in the red zone may damage the engine. Driving with your tachometer pointer in revolutions per minute. Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 80...
... 80 70 80 120 140 90 160 60 0 00000 100 110 180 km/h 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 120 Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in the red zone may damage the engine. Driving with your tachometer pointer in revolutions per minute. Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 80...
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... the key as soon as the radio to also turn on the headlamps. Warning lights illuminated. Rotate to the second position to operate while the engine is in while turning to turn on the parking lamps only. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the... (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a manual transaxle push the key in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 24 L START, cranks the engine. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal.
... the key as soon as the radio to also turn on the headlamps. Warning lights illuminated. Rotate to the second position to operate while the engine is in while turning to turn on the parking lamps only. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the... (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a manual transaxle push the key in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 24 L START, cranks the engine. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal.
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...Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of fire or other dry ground cover. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 77 Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.... The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting the engine. For more information on starting . Do not park, idle, ...
...Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of fire or other dry ground cover. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 77 Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.... The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting the engine. For more information on starting . Do not park, idle, ...
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...: 78 Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. If starting the vehicle: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes.... See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Make sure all vehicle occupants...
...: 78 Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. If starting the vehicle: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes.... See Guarding against exhaust fumes in other enclosed areas. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. Make sure all vehicle occupants...
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... 60 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 1 / 2 F C H 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 3 2 1 4 5 RPMx1000 6 7 8 CHECK COOLANT 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 0 0 0 200 - + THEFT Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If... 70 100 120 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 140 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P !
... 60 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 1 / 2 F C H 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 3 2 1 4 5 RPMx1000 6 7 8 CHECK COOLANT 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! BRAKE MPH km/h ABS 0 0 0 0 200 - + THEFT Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If... 70 100 120 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 80 90 140 160 80 60 F 30 20 10 40 0 00000 20 100 110 120 C H 180 LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON P !
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... in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down. For best results, plug the heater in two attempts OR if the temperature is below . Turn the key to... respond quickly. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3....
... in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down. For best results, plug the heater in two attempts OR if the temperature is below . Turn the key to... respond quickly. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3....
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... any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Starting harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in exhaust fumes. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your vehicle immediately. Have the exhaust and body ventilation...
... any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Starting harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in exhaust fumes. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your vehicle immediately. Have the exhaust and body ventilation...
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Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves and other debris. 84 Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Starting Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air.
Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves and other debris. 84 Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Starting Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air.