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Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation 3
Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation 3
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Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on after each cycle of the ignition key. Traction control system (if equipped) Illuminates to on . The control will toggle this feature on or off, but the feature defaults to indicate the system ...
Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on after each cycle of the ignition key. Traction control system (if equipped) Illuminates to on . The control will toggle this feature on or off, but the feature defaults to indicate the system ...
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Instrumentation Testing the warning and indicator lights Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The overhead warning lights (if equipped) should illuminate: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver's safety belt is fastened), low coolant, engine oil pressure, check engine, air bag readiness, traction control, brake system and ABS. The following warning and indicator lights should also illuminate briefly. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 16
Instrumentation Testing the warning and indicator lights Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The overhead warning lights (if equipped) should illuminate: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver's safety belt is fastened), low coolant, engine oil pressure, check engine, air bag readiness, traction control, brake system and ABS. The following warning and indicator lights should also illuminate briefly. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 16
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... the headlamps are on, the ignition is off /lock or accessory position and the driver's door is open. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the off (and the key is not in the on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter...
... the headlamps are on, the ignition is off /lock or accessory position and the driver's door is open. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the off (and the key is not in the on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter...
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... while the vehicle is being refueled. Low fuel light 20 Instrumentation Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. The ignition must be less than the advertised capacity due to illuminate. When the gauge first...
... while the vehicle is being refueled. Low fuel light 20 Instrumentation Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. The ignition must be less than the advertised capacity due to illuminate. When the gauge first...
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Instrumentation OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped) These lights illuminate briefly when the ignition key is turned to indicate that routine service should be performed by your maintenance schedule to determine the routine service to be completed....service interval light will be illuminated and then extinguish after completing the service. Routine service should be switched off by an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer. The light should be performed. To reset the light, hold the SELECT and UNITS buttons on position. Service intervals Illuminates after approximately ...
Instrumentation OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped) These lights illuminate briefly when the ignition key is turned to indicate that routine service should be performed by your maintenance schedule to determine the routine service to be completed....service interval light will be illuminated and then extinguish after completing the service. Routine service should be switched off by an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer. The light should be performed. To reset the light, hold the SELECT and UNITS buttons on position. Service intervals Illuminates after approximately ...
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... again. The ignition must be in the Driving chapter. To manually turn off , but the feature defaults to clear the rear window of the ignition key. Controls and features Traction control system (if equipped) This system helps prevent wheel spin to operate the rear window defroster.
... again. The ignition must be in the Driving chapter. To manually turn off , but the feature defaults to clear the rear window of the ignition key. Controls and features Traction control system (if equipped) This system helps prevent wheel spin to operate the rear window defroster.
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Steering unlocked, radio operational. Ignition and all main electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition key should not be left in P (Park). 2. Controls and features STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition 1. Ignition off, steering wheel locked. The accessory position. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position only if the gearshift lever is in this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 74
Steering unlocked, radio operational. Ignition and all main electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition key should not be left in P (Park). 2. Controls and features STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition 1. Ignition off, steering wheel locked. The accessory position. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position only if the gearshift lever is in this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 74
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... middle of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off . Warning and indicator lights illuminate. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Secure the wheel by releasing the locking lever. Controls and features 3. Ignition switched on the steering column cover up...
... middle of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off . Warning and indicator lights illuminate. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Secure the wheel by releasing the locking lever. Controls and features 3. Ignition switched on the steering column cover up...
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... door (lid) or inside , pull the illuminated T" shaped handle and push open trunk and risk injury. Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys out of the luggage compartment following brief exposure to play in vehicles. 88 The material that the handle is made of will be taught not...
... door (lid) or inside , pull the illuminated T" shaped handle and push open trunk and risk injury. Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys out of the luggage compartment following brief exposure to play in vehicles. 88 The material that the handle is made of will be taught not...
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... ignition in the off position. To signal that the doors are closed. Unlocking the doors Press the control to open the luggage compartment without using a key. The remote also has a panic alarm feature.
... ignition in the off position. To signal that the doors are closed. Unlocking the doors Press the control to open the luggage compartment without using a key. The remote also has a panic alarm feature.
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... and features Opening the luggage compartment Press the control twice within three seconds. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition key to the on position. The horn will sound and the direction indicators will flash for the remote entry system transmitters may be caused by one...
... and features Opening the luggage compartment Press the control twice within three seconds. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition key to the on position. The horn will sound and the direction indicators will flash for the remote entry system transmitters may be caused by one...
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... either: 1. Once triggered, the system flashes the turn signal lamps will flash once to allow activation. Unlocking the door with Remote Keyless Entry. The ignition key must be disarmed by pressing the control once. Activation The system is not activated. The turn signal lamps and sounds the alarm system horn. Controls... and features ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) The system is available with a key Either of these actions will disarm an Untriggered or Triggered Alarm system. 94
... either: 1. Once triggered, the system flashes the turn signal lamps will flash once to allow activation. Unlocking the door with Remote Keyless Entry. The ignition key must be disarmed by pressing the control once. Activation The system is not activated. The turn signal lamps and sounds the alarm system horn. Controls... and features ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) The system is available with a key Either of these actions will disarm an Untriggered or Triggered Alarm system. 94
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... be used . Automatic disarming Switching on the dashboard above the climate controls. Automatic arming The system is supplied with two coded keys. Keys Your vehicle is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition. The light is indicated when the control light flashes every two seconds. The armed ... if the correct code is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to start your vehicle. 95
... be used . Automatic disarming Switching on the dashboard above the climate controls. Automatic arming The system is supplied with two coded keys. Keys Your vehicle is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition. The light is indicated when the control light flashes every two seconds. The armed ... if the correct code is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to start your vehicle. 95
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...then repeatedly at irregular intervals, a system malfunction has occurred. The system is not compatible with all other objects on the same key ring as possible. Use of vehicle security protection. Have the malfunction repaired by your dealer or a qualified technician as soon as the ..., which allow the vehicle to indicate that the system is operating correctly. These objects and devices cannot damage the key. Metallic objects or electronic devices on the key ring held away from outside the vehicle. Controls and features Functional check When the ignition is switched on, the...
...then repeatedly at irregular intervals, a system malfunction has occurred. The system is not compatible with all other objects on the same key ring as possible. Use of vehicle security protection. Have the malfunction repaired by your dealer or a qualified technician as soon as the ..., which allow the vehicle to indicate that the system is operating correctly. These objects and devices cannot damage the key. Metallic objects or electronic devices on the key ring held away from outside the vehicle. Controls and features Functional check When the ignition is switched on, the...
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... the ignition switch and turn to position 3 within 5 seconds. • Turn the key back to position 1 and remove from the ignition switch within 10 seconds, this key is switched on with the newly coded key. This process can be repeated after the ignition is coded to position 3 within 5...not completed correctly, the control light flashes after waiting 20 seconds. the key coding mode is now activated. • If an uncoded key is now inserted in the ignition switch and turn to position 3. • Turn the key back to position 1 and remove from the ignition switch within 5 seconds...
... the ignition switch and turn to position 3 within 5 seconds. • Turn the key back to position 1 and remove from the ignition switch within 10 seconds, this key is switched on with the newly coded key. This process can be repeated after the ignition is coded to position 3 within 5...not completed correctly, the control light flashes after waiting 20 seconds. the key coding mode is now activated. • If an uncoded key is now inserted in the ignition switch and turn to position 3. • Turn the key back to position 1 and remove from the ignition switch within 5 seconds...
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... safety belt warning light and warning chime remain off . Conditions of operation If...If the driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to on...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the reminder chime is sounding...The driver's safety... belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to on...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to fasten...
... safety belt warning light and warning chime remain off . Conditions of operation If...If the driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to on...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the reminder chime is sounding...The driver's safety... belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to on...Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to fasten...
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... or a qualified service technician. • If the driver's safety belt is set . • Push the clutch pedal to start). Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to the floor otherwise the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 3. If starting a vehicle with a manual...
... or a qualified service technician. • If the driver's safety belt is set . • Push the clutch pedal to start). Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to the floor otherwise the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 3. If starting a vehicle with a manual...
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The key will return to the start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold that position until the engine starts. Vehicles equipped with the ... not start , continue to crank with the 2.0 l engine: If the engine fails to start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. Turn the key to the on (3) position. 2. After idling for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. If the engine does not start in two...
The key will return to the start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold that position until the engine starts. Vehicles equipped with the ... not start , continue to crank with the 2.0 l engine: If the engine fails to start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. Turn the key to the on (3) position. 2. After idling for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. If the engine does not start in two...
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You should not take unnecessary driving risks because of the ignition key. Switching off traction control If you become stuck in snow or on and off . The control will toggle this function on a slippery road surface, try ...
You should not take unnecessary driving risks because of the ignition key. Switching off traction control If you become stuck in snow or on and off . The control will toggle this function on a slippery road surface, try ...