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Question posted by isamoSchom on February 27th, 2014
Ford Zx2 Ding When Key Is Ignition But Wont Turn Over
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
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P ! The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is off. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
If the Service Engine Soon light remains on , have the system serviced immediately. Instrumentation
additional vehicle service is turned ON. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is required. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... bulbs in the Controls and features chapter. Instrumentation
Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is engaged. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. Anti-lock brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the Maintenance and Care chapter. This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is off the engine immediately. For more needs to ON and the engine is turned to be added. The light also illuminates when the battery is open. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition) and either front door is opened . Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on , the...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... position). Instrumentation
Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will be in motion. At...FUEL FILL
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H Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. The ignition should be less than the advertised capacity due to Engine coolant in the tank.
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... brightness of the instrument panel. • Rotate left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. MIRRORS L R
2. The ignition key must be in ACC or ON to dim.
Select L to adjust the left to brighten. • Rotate right to adjust the power side view mirrors...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
Press and release the control once to turn off after fifteen minutes. The light will automatically turn off . Controls and features
Then operate your air conditioner as you would ...ice and fog. R.DEF
25 REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Clears the rear window of your windshield. Turn the ignition to see through your instrument panel. Also, avoid placing small objects on . These objects ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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Daytime running . 3. Key position when driving. 4. To activate: • the engine must be running &#...turning to operate while the engine is not running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a manual transaxle push the key... position to turn on the parking lamps only. On vehicles with a reduced output. Release the key as soon ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... or apply the brakes to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be erased. This is switched off the vehicle ignition.
Controls and features
To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off , the previously programmed set speed. ON
OFF
Once speed control is normal.
Owner's Manual - Page 44
... until LOCK is armed.
44 After 30 seconds, THEFT will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or until the key is inserted in the ignition and turned to operate. Arming the anti-theft system Turn the ignition to the DOOR position in order for 30 seconds. The dome lamp must be set to OFF and press...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... anti-theft system
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system Press the unlock control to ON/ACC. Using the ignition key to unlock doors/trunk/liftgate will stay illuminated until all the doors are closed and then illuminate for 30... the driver armed the system but did not exit the vehicle, disarm the system by inserting the key and turning the ignition to disarm the untriggered system.
Owner's Manual - Page 46
Controls and features
Disarming a triggered anti-theft system Press either the unlock or panic control to ACC or ON.
46 A triggered system may also be disarmed by inserting the key and turning the ignition to disarm the system.
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning light remains The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to ON...Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for you when fully extended. Safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...; The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is indicated by qualified personnel. Seating and safety restraints
A difficulty with the system is turned on. • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and light are required by a qualified...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will be used to stop your vehicle in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is parked.
Owner's Manual - Page 91
...) 3-4 53 km/h (33 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph)
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4. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down the brake pedal. 3. Turn the ignition key to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Coupe Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for a few seconds. 5. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.
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Owner's Manual - Page 104
...emergencies
HAZARD FLASHER Use only in the fuel system. 104 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. 2. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF ...shut-off switch by pushing in a substantial jolt. 1. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • Slide the hazard flasher control to the right to activate the hazard flashers simultaneously...
Owner's Manual - Page 160
... listed in performance and durability.
160 To make sure that the catalytic converter and other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are considered essential to the life and performance of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
...Jump-starting your vehicle ...118,120 attaching cables ...119 disconnecting cables ...120 Keys key in ignition chime ...12 Lamps dome lamps ...36,171 fog lamps ...167 headlamps ......11 liftgate ajar ...11 low fuel ...7 oil pressure ...11 safety belt ...9 service engine soon ...7,8 turn signal indicator ...10 Lubricant specifications ...181 Luggage rack ...103 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) ...17 ...
