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... body and door drain holes safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) 8
... body and door drain holes safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) 8
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter 5
Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter 5
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... the market. 13 Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. The light also illuminates when the battery is correct and the light remains illuminated, do not start the engine. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. If the engine oil level is...
... the market. 13 Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. The light also illuminates when the battery is correct and the light remains illuminated, do not start the engine. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. If the engine oil level is...
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Steering unlocked, radio operational. The accessory position. Ignition and all main electrical circuits are disabled. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 74 Controls and features STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition 1. The ignition key should not be left in this position only if the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 2. Ignition off, steering wheel locked.
Steering unlocked, radio operational. The accessory position. Ignition and all main electrical circuits are disabled. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 74 Controls and features STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition 1. The ignition key should not be left in this position only if the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 2. Ignition off, steering wheel locked.
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... ignition key to the on position. Controls and features Opening the luggage compartment Press the control twice within three seconds. Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by : • battery failure, • weather conditions, or • structures around the vehicle. Sounding the panic alarm Press the control. A decrease in operating range can... sound and the direction indicators will flash for the remote entry system transmitters may be caused by one coinĆtype, threeĆvolt lithium battery. Replacement batteries for approximately two minutes.
... ignition key to the on position. Controls and features Opening the luggage compartment Press the control twice within three seconds. Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by : • battery failure, • weather conditions, or • structures around the vehicle. Sounding the panic alarm Press the control. A decrease in operating range can... sound and the direction indicators will flash for the remote entry system transmitters may be caused by one coinĆtype, threeĆvolt lithium battery. Replacement batteries for approximately two minutes.
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...compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 93 Remove the old battery. 3. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSĆ210 of the new battery down. 4. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for reprogramming ...transmitters. Place the positive (+) side of Industry Canada. Snap the two halves of the transmitter apart. 2. Controls and features To replace the battery: 1. Do not take the front part of the transmitter back together. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. Replacing...
...compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 93 Remove the old battery. 3. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSĆ210 of the new battery down. 4. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for reprogramming ...transmitters. Place the positive (+) side of Industry Canada. Snap the two halves of the transmitter apart. 2. Controls and features To replace the battery: 1. Do not take the front part of the transmitter back together. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. Replacing...
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... shift feel by power from the engine to adjust during the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. 149 When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is maintained by using an adaptive learning strategy. Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for your transaxle ...the vehicle manually but it takes more than five seconds if the engine is designed to steer your vehicle. Power steering uses energy from the battery. This feature is running. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can damage the power...
... shift feel by power from the engine to adjust during the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. 149 When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is maintained by using an adaptive learning strategy. Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for your transaxle ...the vehicle manually but it takes more than five seconds if the engine is designed to steer your vehicle. Power steering uses energy from the battery. This feature is running. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can damage the power...
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...Park) to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park). P (Park) Always come to another position. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is securely latched in P (Park). If you move unexpectedly and injure someone. This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from ...the battery. During the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation, it is maintained by using an adaptive learning strategy. The adaptive learning...
...Park) to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park). P (Park) Always come to another position. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is securely latched in P (Park). If you move unexpectedly and injure someone. This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from ...the battery. During the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation, it is maintained by using an adaptive learning strategy. The adaptive learning...
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All fuses are a push fit. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 1 D1 R7 D2 R8 R9 R10 R11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 172 A blown fuse can be identified by releasing the latch (1) and lifting up. Roadside emergencies Power distribution box To check or replace a fuse or a relay, remove the cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment by a break in the wire.
All fuses are a push fit. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 1 D1 R7 D2 R8 R9 R10 R11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 172 A blown fuse can be identified by releasing the latch (1) and lifting up. Roadside emergencies Power distribution box To check or replace a fuse or a relay, remove the cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment by a break in the wire.
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... which burns skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Automatic transaxles do not have pushĆstart your vehicle. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the catalytic converter. You could damage the vehicles electrical system. 182 Use only a 12Ć... to push start your vehicle 1. Do not attempt to start capability. Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Preparing your vehicle.
... which burns skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Automatic transaxles do not have pushĆstart your vehicle. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the catalytic converter. You could damage the vehicles electrical system. 182 Use only a 12Ć... to push start your vehicle 1. Do not attempt to start capability. Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Preparing your vehicle.
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... the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the discharge battery. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 183 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Check all other moving parts. 4. Ensure... that vent caps are used to protect from any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the hood of the disabled vehicle, making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Note...
... the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the discharge battery. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 183 Connecting the jumper cables 1. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Check all other moving parts. 4. Ensure... that vent caps are used to protect from any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the hood of the disabled vehicle, making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Note...
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Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers, or the intake manifold as grounding" points. 184 Make the ...final connection of the negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to ground" the circuit) are the accessible engine mount studs or...
Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers, or the intake manifold as grounding" points. 184 Make the ...final connection of the negative (-) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to ground" the circuit) are the accessible engine mount studs or...
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Roadside emergencies Do not connect the end of the second cable to be jump. A spark may cause an explosion of the battery to the negative (-) terminal of the gases that surround the battery. • 2.0 litre engine • 2.5 litre engine 185
Roadside emergencies Do not connect the end of the second cable to be jump. A spark may cause an explosion of the battery to the negative (-) terminal of the gases that surround the battery. • 2.0 litre engine • 2.5 litre engine 185
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Roadside emergencies 2. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn" its idle conditions. 187 Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 3.
Roadside emergencies 2. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn" its idle conditions. 187 Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 3.
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...Do not work on at any time. If you must relearn" its idle conditions before working near the fan. • If you disconnect the battery, the engine must work on a hot engine. Here 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. Maintenance and care Precautions when servicing your vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle will drive...
...Do not work on at any time. If you must relearn" its idle conditions before working near the fan. • If you disconnect the battery, the engine must work on a hot engine. Here 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. Maintenance and care Precautions when servicing your vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle will drive...
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Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic transaxle dipstick (if equipped) Brake fluid reservoir Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 196
Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic transaxle dipstick (if equipped) Brake fluid reservoir Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 196
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Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Brake Automatic fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 197
Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Brake Automatic fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 197
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... engine coolant, make it is obtained. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014ĆRI060). Do not put engine coolant in the Adding engine coolant section. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when...
... engine coolant, make it is obtained. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014ĆRI060). Do not put engine coolant in the Adding engine coolant section. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when...
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...the level" indicator. If you are always tightly fastened to the top of service. Do not overfill the battery cell. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of the battery clean and dry. For longer, troubleĆfree operation, keep the top of baking soda and water. ...wire brush. Reinstall the cables when you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals, remove the cables from the terminal(s) and clean with a Motorcraft maintenanceĆfree battery. The Motorcraft maintenanceĆfree battery normally does not require additional water during its life of each cell ...
...the level" indicator. If you are always tightly fastened to the top of service. Do not overfill the battery cell. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of the battery clean and dry. For longer, troubleĆfree operation, keep the top of baking soda and water. ...wire brush. Reinstall the cables when you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals, remove the cables from the terminal(s) and clean with a Motorcraft maintenanceĆfree battery. The Motorcraft maintenanceĆfree battery normally does not require additional water during its life of each cell ...
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...for severe service usage or in design technology. Do not overfill the battery cell. Like the original equipment battery, it will be replaced with a Motorcraft service battery, identical in high temperature climates, refer to only fill the battery cell with distilled water. If the electrolyte level in your original ... warranty, it should not require water addition during its normal life of service; Maintenance and care Battery replacement If your battery gets low, you can add plain tap water to the battery, as long as you do not use hard water (water with a high mineral or alkali ...
...for severe service usage or in design technology. Do not overfill the battery cell. Like the original equipment battery, it will be replaced with a Motorcraft service battery, identical in high temperature climates, refer to only fill the battery cell with distilled water. If the electrolyte level in your original ... warranty, it should not require water addition during its normal life of service; Maintenance and care Battery replacement If your battery gets low, you can add plain tap water to the battery, as long as you do not use hard water (water with a high mineral or alkali ...