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... the light stays on or comes on when the engine is low in the master cylinder reservoir. that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is running and after you turn the ignition key to the ON position to verify that the brakes may not be checked... by your dealer or a qualified service technician. WARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is low, the brake system should be working . If the fluid level is working properly...
... the light stays on or comes on when the engine is low in the master cylinder reservoir. that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is running and after you turn the ignition key to the ON position to verify that the brakes may not be checked... by your dealer or a qualified service technician. WARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the indicator bulb is low, the brake system should be working . If the fluid level is working properly...
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...in properly servicing your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If it will not require towing. 12 WARNING If any of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it comes on after the engine is equipped with the system is ...monitors the engine's emission control system. Supplemental air bag readiness light Service Engine Soon Warning Light Your vehicle is started, one or more of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your vehicle. A problem with a computer that your vehicle continues to check the ...
...in properly servicing your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If it will not require towing. 12 WARNING If any of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it comes on after the engine is equipped with the system is ...monitors the engine's emission control system. Supplemental air bag readiness light Service Engine Soon Warning Light Your vehicle is started, one or more of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your vehicle. A problem with a computer that your vehicle continues to check the ...
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...you need to the ON position, the light will flash if the oil pressure drops below the normal operating level. However, if 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. Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your ignition key to charge. WARNING Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could...
...you need to the ON position, the light will flash if the oil pressure drops below the normal operating level. However, if 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. Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your ignition key to charge. WARNING Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could...
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... the liftgate is low, add as much oil as safely possible, severe engine damage could result. 3. Do not drive your vehicle loses engine oil pressure: 1. Pull off the engine. If the light stays on level ground. 4. Check the oil level following the instructions on , even if the oil level ...is running, your vehicle again. Door ajar warning light 15 If your vehicle if the oil pressure light is on checking and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. Instrumentation Oil pressure light The light should turn off after a few seconds.
... the liftgate is low, add as much oil as safely possible, severe engine damage could result. 3. Do not drive your vehicle loses engine oil pressure: 1. Pull off the engine. If the light stays on level ground. 4. Check the oil level following the instructions on , even if the oil level ...is running, your vehicle again. Door ajar warning light 15 If your vehicle if the oil pressure light is on checking and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. Instrumentation Oil pressure light The light should turn off after a few seconds.
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However, if the indicator bar on the graph will be damaged. Check the coolant level to empty and outside air temperature. The indicator bar on the graph moves into the normal operating range as the engine warms up. In addition, the electronic cluster has a fuel computer which displays fuel ...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 at the very top of the NORMAL range. If this happens, you are in...
However, if the indicator bar on the graph will be damaged. Check the coolant level to empty and outside air temperature. The indicator bar on the graph moves into the normal operating range as the engine warms up. In addition, the electronic cluster has a fuel computer which displays fuel ...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 at the very top of the NORMAL range. If this happens, you are in...
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WARNING Do not start your vehicle again. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you see or smell fuel, do not start the engine. If there is raised for service Ⅵ the sound of any kind inside your vehicle, have...a qualified technician whenever: Ⅵ your vehicle immediately. WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are stopped in outside air. 212 Check under the vehicle again for long periods of snow, leaves, and other enclosed areas. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to...
WARNING Do not start your vehicle again. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you see or smell fuel, do not start the engine. If there is raised for service Ⅵ the sound of any kind inside your vehicle, have...a qualified technician whenever: Ⅵ your vehicle immediately. WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are stopped in outside air. 212 Check under the vehicle again for long periods of snow, leaves, and other enclosed areas. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to...
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...is a normal part of your vehicle has the ABS system. After the engine is normal ABS operation. You should always be heard as possible. 216 This is found during ABS braking events. The ABS system has self-check capabilities. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder while braking, felt ... proper functioning of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. Pedal pulsation coupled with severe pavement irregularities could also cause you start the engine. During ABS activation, a mechanical noise may be observed during this check, the ABS warning light will come on.
...is a normal part of your vehicle has the ABS system. After the engine is normal ABS operation. You should always be heard as possible. 216 This is found during ABS braking events. The ABS system has self-check capabilities. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder while braking, felt ... proper functioning of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. Pedal pulsation coupled with severe pavement irregularities could also cause you start the engine. During ABS activation, a mechanical noise may be observed during this check, the ABS warning light will come on.
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... vehicle has a 12-volt starting motor, ignition system, and other . Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle. 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... for road service. You could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Turn on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in series or a 24-volt generator set). ...
... vehicle has a 12-volt starting motor, ignition system, and other . Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle. 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... for road service. You could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Turn on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in series or a 24-volt generator set). ...
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... brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with a brake fluid level indicator in Checking and adding engine oil to be at or near the MAX mark. Get medical attention immediately. 282 Follow directions in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is equipped with...
... brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with a brake fluid level indicator in Checking and adding engine oil to be at or near the MAX mark. Get medical attention immediately. 282 Follow directions in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is equipped with...
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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. This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. WARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment. If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 284
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. This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. WARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment. If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 284
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WARNING Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is... for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of the United States and in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any unauthorized changes to those with which can increase the temperature of the emission control devices...
WARNING Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is... for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of the United States and in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any unauthorized changes to those with which can increase the temperature of the emission control devices...
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...fuel ...310 Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system) ...29, 84 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...285 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...215 noise ...215 see also Brake ...215 warninig light ...9 Anti-theft lug nuts and key ...261 Anti-theft system triggering ...116 Appeals... (see Dispute settlement board) ...348 Assistance (see Customer assistance) ...345 Audio system (see Electronic sound system) ...29 Automatic transaxle driving with ...221 fluid, adding ...291, 292 fluid, checking ...
...fuel ...310 Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system) ...29, 84 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...285 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...215 noise ...215 see also Brake ...215 warninig light ...9 Anti-theft lug nuts and key ...261 Anti-theft system triggering ...116 Appeals... (see Dispute settlement board) ...348 Assistance (see Customer assistance) ...345 Audio system (see Electronic sound system) ...29 Automatic transaxle driving with ...221 fluid, adding ...291, 292 fluid, checking ...
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... ...348 Doors ...97 door ajar warning light ...15 lubricant specifications ...339 Driving under special conditions heavy load ...226 towing a trailer ...227 377 checking and adding ...drain and flush ...preparing ...for storage ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...warnings ...Cooling fan ...Customer Assistance Centre, Ford ...of Canada ...109 . 255 . 285 . 285 . 289 . 335 . 339 18, 23 . 285 . 276 . 352 D Daytime running light system ...78 Defrost rear window ...75 windshield ...56 Dipstick ...281 automatic transaxle fluid ...291 engine...
... ...348 Doors ...97 door ajar warning light ...15 lubricant specifications ...339 Driving under special conditions heavy load ...226 towing a trailer ...227 377 checking and adding ...drain and flush ...preparing ...for storage ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...warnings ...Cooling fan ...Customer Assistance Centre, Ford ...of Canada ...109 . 255 . 285 . 285 . 289 . 335 . 339 18, 23 . 285 . 276 . 352 D Daytime running light system ...78 Defrost rear window ...75 windshield ...56 Dipstick ...281 automatic transaxle fluid ...291 engine...
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... fuel ...310 towing ...272 Emergency brake (parking brake) ...218 Emission control system ...313 catalytic converter ...313 emissions warranty ...313, 314 Engine check engine warning light ...12 does not start ...209, 210 fuel injected engine, starting ...207 fuel pump shut-off switch ...210 preparing to start ...207, 207 service points ...341 starting ...207 starting after a collision...
... fuel ...310 towing ...272 Emergency brake (parking brake) ...218 Emission control system ...313 catalytic converter ...313 emissions warranty ...313, 314 Engine check engine warning light ...12 does not start ...209, 210 fuel injected engine, starting ...207 fuel pump shut-off switch ...210 preparing to start ...207, 207 service points ...341 starting ...207 starting after a collision...
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... description ...18, 23 mechanical ...18, 23 Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic ...18, 23 Engine fan ...276 Engine knocking ...309 Engine oil ...279 changing oil and oil filter ...281 check oil warning light ...14 checking and adding ...281 dipstick ...281 disposal ...292 engine oil pressure warning light ...14 filter, specifications ...337 low oil warning light ...14 "break-in" oils ...5 specifications ...279...
... description ...18, 23 mechanical ...18, 23 Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic ...18, 23 Engine fan ...276 Engine knocking ...309 Engine oil ...279 changing oil and oil filter ...281 check oil warning light ...14 checking and adding ...281 dipstick ...281 disposal ...292 engine oil pressure warning light ...14 filter, specifications ...337 low oil warning light ...14 "break-in" oils ...5 specifications ...279...
