Owner's Manual
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... 48 Allow the key to return to the START position. To test the brake warning light, release the parking brake and turn the ignition key to make sure that they are off . After starting your engine: 1. If any one of this section. Keep your attention. When you have difficulty ... (cranking) until the key is released. Follow the steps under Testing the Warning Lights at the beginning of them is parked. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine, check all the warning lights to the ON position. The brake warning...
... 48 Allow the key to return to the START position. To test the brake warning light, release the parking brake and turn the ignition key to make sure that they are off . After starting your engine: 1. If any one of this section. Keep your attention. When you have difficulty ... (cranking) until the key is released. Follow the steps under Testing the Warning Lights at the beginning of them is parked. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine, check all the warning lights to the ON position. The brake warning...
Owner's Manual
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... stopped. If one part isn't working well. It normally goes off the road and stop carefully. This light will also come on for up to stop the vehicle. Pull off shortly after the engine starts and after you release the parking brake. You may notice that the pedal is fully released, it...systems working , the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake problem. If it does stay on after you have the hydraulic brake system checked. Try the brakes again after the parking brake is harder to push, the pedal may go...
... stopped. If one part isn't working well. It normally goes off the road and stop carefully. This light will also come on for up to stop the vehicle. Pull off shortly after the engine starts and after you release the parking brake. You may notice that the pedal is fully released, it...systems working , the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. If the warning light goes on, there could be a brake problem. If it does stay on after you have the hydraulic brake system checked. Try the brakes again after the parking brake is harder to push, the pedal may go...
Owner's Manual
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... on your cluster, indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off). Charging system light This light comes on when the engine is not being charged and that the brakes may not be working properly. If...
... on your cluster, indicates that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off). Charging system light This light comes on when the engine is not being charged and that the brakes may not be working properly. If...
Owner's Manual
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... as safely possible. Check the engine oil level. Make sure the car is low, it normally turns off when the engine starts. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low oil pressure, not low oil level. Continued operation could affect the oil pressure. However, if the engine's oil level is... Have the oil checked often. It is possible for damage to occur if an engine is turned to ON or START, but it could cause severe engine damage. This light comes on level ground. Engine oil pressure light If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is on the dipstick...
... as safely possible. Check the engine oil level. Make sure the car is low, it normally turns off when the engine starts. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low oil pressure, not low oil level. Continued operation could affect the oil pressure. However, if the engine's oil level is... Have the oil checked often. It is possible for damage to occur if an engine is turned to ON or START, but it could cause severe engine damage. This light comes on level ground. Engine oil pressure light If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is on the dipstick...
Owner's Manual
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... you are turned to have your vehicle towed in. 62 This is not working properly. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine. High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light comes on when you flash the lights. Check engine warning light This light comes on when the headlamps are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
... you are turned to have your vehicle towed in. 62 This is not working properly. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine. High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light comes on when you flash the lights. Check engine warning light This light comes on when the headlamps are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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When the engine is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. 64 NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is started, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control unit determines if all components ...of the system are operating correctly. The warning light could remain on up to the ON position, the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. Anti-lock brake system...
When the engine is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. 64 NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is started, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control unit determines if all components ...of the system are operating correctly. The warning light could remain on up to the ON position, the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. Anti-lock brake system...
Owner's Manual
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... checked immediately. RWARNING If the parking brake is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is fully released, but the Brake System light ...remains on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy. Parking brake (handbrake) RWARNING To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking brake while outside the vehicle. They may not be working properly. 130 Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you start your engine...
... checked immediately. RWARNING If the parking brake is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is fully released, but the Brake System light ...remains on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy. Parking brake (handbrake) RWARNING To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking brake while outside the vehicle. They may not be working properly. 130 Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you start your engine...
Owner's Manual
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... reach the exhaust system can increase the temperature of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are warranted by any unauthorized changes to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in your warranty information booklet for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke...
... reach the exhaust system can increase the temperature of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are warranted by any unauthorized changes to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in your warranty information booklet for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke...
Owner's Manual
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...Engine u Start engine every 15 days. u With your foot on the label. This can damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system and may deteriorate due to oxidation. u Keep connections clean and covered with a light... packaged with high-quality unleaded fuel until it reaches normal operating temperature. Battery u Check and recharge as necessary. NOTE: During extended periods of grease. 239 Cooling system ... gears while the engine is running. Run at idle speed to the fuel system will protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Ford Gas Stabilizer should then...
...Engine u Start engine every 15 days. u With your foot on the label. This can damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system and may deteriorate due to oxidation. u Keep connections clean and covered with a light... packaged with high-quality unleaded fuel until it reaches normal operating temperature. Battery u Check and recharge as necessary. NOTE: During extended periods of grease. 239 Cooling system ... gears while the engine is running. Run at idle speed to the fuel system will protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Ford Gas Stabilizer should then...
Owner's Manual
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Index A ABS warning light (see Electronic sound system) ...Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...fluid, checking ...64 ...41 . . 187 17, ...19, 27 19, 26 17, 20 . 24 17, 20 . 63 . 20 . 20 . 18 . 24 . 17 235 183 . 79, 116... system (see Anti-lock brake system) ...Accessory position on the ignition . . Index 259 Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system...and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator light ...operation ...passenger air bag ...proper seating ...tone generator ...wearing safety belts ...Air cleaner filter, specifications...
Index A ABS warning light (see Electronic sound system) ...Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...fluid, checking ...64 ...41 . . 187 17, ...19, 27 19, 26 17, 20 . 24 17, 20 . 63 . 20 . 20 . 18 . 24 . 17 235 183 . 79, 116... system (see Anti-lock brake system) ...Accessory position on the ignition . . Index 259 Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system...and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator light ...operation ...passenger air bag ...proper seating ...tone generator ...wearing safety belts ...Air cleaner filter, specifications...
Owner's Manual
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... ...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light . . does not start ...starting...starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...checking hoses ...disposal ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...refill procedure ...temperature gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge description ...Engine fan ...Engine:idle speed control...Engine knocking...Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...checking and adding ...check oil warning light ...dipstick...
... ...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light . . does not start ...starting...starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...checking hoses ...disposal ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...refill procedure ...temperature gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge description ...Engine fan ...Engine:idle speed control...Engine knocking...Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...checking and adding ...check oil warning light ...dipstick...
Owner's Manual
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... flashers ...high beams ...high-mount brakelamp ...instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps...replacing bulbs ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system...check engine ...268 Index ... ... ... ... ... ... 224 82 78 83 84 83 227 . 78 . 78 224 ... 81, 84 ...63 64 59 60 62...
... flashers ...high beams ...high-mount brakelamp ...instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps...replacing bulbs ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system...check engine ...268 Index ... ... ... ... ... ... 224 82 78 83 84 83 227 . 78 . 78 224 ... 81, 84 ...63 64 59 60 62...
Owner's Manual
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... safety defects ...Restraints, safety (see Electronic sound systems) . O Octane rating ...Odometer description ...trip odometer . . PCV valve, specifications ...Power steering fluid, checking and adding . R Radio (see Safety restraints) adult...infant ...Roadside assistance ...Roadside emergencies ...Rotating the tires ...107 ...94 . . 195 ...160 160 .... . 11 . . 26 . 153 . 137 . 201 270 Index Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity ...On-board diagnostic Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...189, ...182 66 66 235 187 187 232 163 P Parking ...
... safety defects ...Restraints, safety (see Electronic sound systems) . O Octane rating ...Odometer description ...trip odometer . . PCV valve, specifications ...Power steering fluid, checking and adding . R Radio (see Safety restraints) adult...infant ...Roadside assistance ...Roadside emergencies ...Rotating the tires ...107 ...94 . . 195 ...160 160 .... . 11 . . 26 . 153 . 137 . 201 270 Index Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity ...On-board diagnostic Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...189, ...182 66 66 235 187 187 232 163 P Parking ...
Owner's Manual
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... after a collision ...starting a warm engine ...starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled ...Steering wheel horn ...locking ...Storage compartments map pockets ...Storing your vehicle . . Temperature control (see Climate Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints) ...Tires changing ...checking the pressure ...cleaning ...inspection and maintenance . Spare tire changing the tire ...finding the spare ...removing...
... after a collision ...starting a warm engine ...starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled ...Steering wheel horn ...locking ...Storage compartments map pockets ...Storing your vehicle . . Temperature control (see Climate Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints) ...Tires changing ...checking the pressure ...cleaning ...inspection and maintenance . Spare tire changing the tire ...finding the spare ...removing...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Trailer towing ...Transaxle automatic operation ...fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...Trip odometer ...Tune-up specifications (VECI) Turn signal indicator lights ...lever ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 240 202 204 202 203 149 134 119 ... ...209 ...66 ...232 ...84 ...81, 84 U Upshift speeds ...125 Used engine oil, disposal ...194, 212 V VECI ... ...wear bands ...wheel and tire matching. . Tires (continued) storing your vehicle (see Climate control) ...Viscosity (see Engine oil) ...Visor (see Sun visor) ...Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) ...232 155 134 238 69 187 102 60 W Warm...
... ...Trailer towing ...Transaxle automatic operation ...fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...Trip odometer ...Tune-up specifications (VECI) Turn signal indicator lights ...lever ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 240 202 204 202 203 149 134 119 ... ...209 ...66 ...232 ...84 ...81, 84 U Upshift speeds ...125 Used engine oil, disposal ...194, 212 V VECI ... ...wear bands ...wheel and tire matching. . Tires (continued) storing your vehicle (see Climate control) ...Viscosity (see Engine oil) ...Visor (see Sun visor) ...Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) ...232 155 134 238 69 187 102 60 W Warm...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... lap-shoulder belts for worn tires and loose wheel lug u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps. Owner Maintenance Checks 31 u Check warning lights and gauges. u Check for wear and function. u Check air pressure in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Inspect the engine drive belts for leaks or damage. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer...
... lap-shoulder belts for worn tires and loose wheel lug u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps. Owner Maintenance Checks 31 u Check warning lights and gauges. u Check for wear and function. u Check air pressure in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Inspect the engine drive belts for leaks or damage. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer...