Owner's Manual
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... that you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: - Watch traffic carefully so that Ford recommends. s Use only the type of highway driving. s Avoid sudden stops. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 5 Do not use special "break-in the Index. During the break-in period, you...- Begin braking well in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that you can anticipate when to how you drive it. Because your vehicle. The break-in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually.
... that you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: - Watch traffic carefully so that Ford recommends. s Use only the type of highway driving. s Avoid sudden stops. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 5 Do not use special "break-in the Index. During the break-in period, you...- Begin braking well in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that you can anticipate when to how you drive it. Because your vehicle. The break-in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually.
Owner's Manual
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... the brakes may not be checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician. If the fluid level is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. It normally goes off shortly after...
... the brakes may not be checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician. If the fluid level is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. It normally goes off shortly after...
Owner's Manual
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Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your key to charge. The light should stay off when the engine is low, it could affect the oil pressure. This light illuminates every time you need to have the electrical system checked. However, if your battery ...is not being charged and that your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light should go off ). If the light comes on or illuminates when the...
Charging System Light This light indicates that you turn your key to charge. The light should stay off when the engine is low, it could affect the oil pressure. This light illuminates every time you need to have the electrical system checked. However, if your battery ...is not being charged and that your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light should go off ). If the light comes on or illuminates when the...
Owner's Manual
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... with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to high beam or when you do not follow these instructions, engine damage could result. 3. Pull off the engine immediately. If you flash the lights. Contact your dealer or a qualified service technician. 15 To ensure an accurate reading, your... vehicle should be on , regardless of the oil level. Do not overfill. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the DRL circuit. Check the bulbs and fuses or have the DRL system checked...
... with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to high beam or when you do not follow these instructions, engine damage could result. 3. Pull off the engine immediately. If you flash the lights. Contact your dealer or a qualified service technician. 15 To ensure an accurate reading, your... vehicle should be on , regardless of the oil level. Do not overfill. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the DRL circuit. Check the bulbs and fuses or have the DRL system checked...
Owner's Manual
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... Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. When the light is depressed or if the light flashes when you that the Transaxle Control Switch (TCS) on " mode. ... does not come on when the TCS is on " mode when the vehicle is off . The transaxle will be in the ON position and the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . Overdrive Off Indicator (Automatic Transaxle Only) This light tells...
... Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. When the light is depressed or if the light flashes when you that the Transaxle Control Switch (TCS) on " mode. ... does not come on when the TCS is on " mode when the vehicle is off . The transaxle will be in the ON position and the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off . Overdrive Off Indicator (Automatic Transaxle Only) This light tells...
Owner's Manual
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... Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the NORMAL band. 19 Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will flash to indicate the ... movement within the NORMAL band under normal driving conditions. An accurate reading may vary slightly while the vehicle is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is in motion.
... Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the NORMAL band. 19 Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will flash to indicate the ... movement within the NORMAL band under normal driving conditions. An accurate reading may vary slightly while the vehicle is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is in motion.
Owner's Manual
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If your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. Let the engine cool. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to overheat, have the coolant system serviced as soon as safely possible. 2.... hour your vehicle is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. Pull off the engine. 3. Turn off the road as soon as possible. If the coolant continues to your engine overheats: 1. The engine coolant temperature gauge If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves...
If your engine, see Engine Coolant in the Index. Let the engine cool. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to overheat, have the coolant system serviced as soon as safely possible. 2.... hour your vehicle is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. Pull off the engine. 3. Turn off the road as soon as possible. If the coolant continues to your engine overheats: 1. The engine coolant temperature gauge If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves...
Owner's Manual
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...on the anti-lock light each time you how many miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven. After the engine is running. Trip Odometer The trip odometer tells you start your engine. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you may have an Anti-lock Brake ...sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the tachometer in the red zone, you start the engine. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Press the reset control to return the trip odometer to restore the benefits of miles (...
...on the anti-lock light each time you how many miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven. After the engine is running. Trip Odometer The trip odometer tells you start your engine. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you may have an Anti-lock Brake ...sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the tachometer in the red zone, you start the engine. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Press the reset control to return the trip odometer to restore the benefits of miles (...
Owner's Manual
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... the level of coolant inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should turn off when the engine starts. This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is an "early warning." 22 See Engine Coolant in the Index. The level may be slightly above the MIN line because the light...
... the level of coolant inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should turn off when the engine starts. This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is an "early warning." 22 See Engine Coolant in the Index. The level may be slightly above the MIN line because the light...
Owner's Manual
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... air through the instrument panel registers. This will also make the fan sound louder, which could block the air intake. After a few minutes of your engine. s Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with the climate control system turned on. MAX A/C The MAX A/C position produces cool air more...
... air through the instrument panel registers. This will also make the fan sound louder, which could block the air intake. After a few minutes of your engine. s Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with the climate control system turned on. MAX A/C The MAX A/C position produces cool air more...
Owner's Manual
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... outside of the rear window. Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window defroster is still not clear, turn off . With the engine running, push the defroster button.
... outside of the rear window. Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window defroster is still not clear, turn off . With the engine running, push the defroster button.
Owner's Manual
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... brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you do not damage the starter. Release the key once the engine starts so that you start the engine. For example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. The START position... key should return to ON when you to test the brake warning light. Put the gearshift lever in this position while the engine runs. START cranks the engine. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition. 57 ...
... brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you do not damage the starter. Release the key once the engine starts so that you start the engine. For example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. The START position... key should return to ON when you to test the brake warning light. Put the gearshift lever in this position while the engine runs. START cranks the engine. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition. 57 ...
Owner's Manual
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... down or speed up, even though the speed control is released, the system will maintain the speed reached. Each tap will slow down under normal engine braking.
... down or speed up, even though the speed control is released, the system will maintain the speed reached. Each tap will slow down under normal engine braking.
Owner's Manual
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... on the accelerator before or during starting. Make sure your headlamps and other enclosed areas. Before you start your vehicle, you start the engine. Make sure all the way to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you... turn the key. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for more details. 2. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to the floor.) If you have an automatic transaxle, make...
... on the accelerator before or during starting. Make sure your headlamps and other enclosed areas. Before you start your vehicle, you start the engine. Make sure all the way to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you... turn the key. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for more details. 2. Starting Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to the floor.) If you have an automatic transaxle, make...
Owner's Manual
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.... 4. DO NOT crank for a few minutes before trying again. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. If you could damage the starter. Allow engine to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of the way down and hold that position for five (5) seconds. Allow the...10˚F (-23˚C): Turn the key to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Turn the key to ON, crank the engine and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of this section. 2. If the engine fails to start, continue to the ON position. 3. Keep your foot on the first ...
.... 4. DO NOT crank for a few minutes before trying again. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. If you could damage the starter. Allow engine to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of the way down and hold that position for five (5) seconds. Allow the...10˚F (-23˚C): Turn the key to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Turn the key to ON, crank the engine and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of this section. 2. If the engine fails to start, continue to the ON position. 3. Keep your foot on the first ...
Owner's Manual
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... first try, turn the key to OFF, then try again. Depressing the accelerator slightly will also help with cold starts. 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to ON, and crank the...;C): Turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you could damage the starter. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have the 4-cylinder 2.0L...
... first try, turn the key to OFF, then try again. Depressing the accelerator slightly will also help with cold starts. 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to ON, and crank the...;C): Turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you could damage the starter. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have the 4-cylinder 2.0L...
Owner's Manual
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...the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. If the engine still does not start after the starter stops, then try , wait a few seconds. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-...the floor and hold the key in gear. Then drive away in the normal manner. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 4. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, your vehicle ...
...the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. If the engine still does not start after the starter stops, then try , wait a few seconds. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-...the floor and hold the key in gear. Then drive away in the normal manner. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 4. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...not park, idle, or drive your vehicle has this option). 121 RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Starting A computer ... will make your vehicle to idle for more than its normal idle speed. If it does not, have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle coast slightly faster than...
...not park, idle, or drive your vehicle has this option). 121 RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use an engine block heater (if your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Starting A computer ... will make your vehicle to idle for more than its normal idle speed. If it does not, have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle coast slightly faster than...
Owner's Manual
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... electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. For best results, plug the heater in at night to respond quickly. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before you start your vehicle the following morning. ...heater-defrost system to start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. To turn the heater on, simply plug it ...
... electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. For best results, plug the heater in at night to respond quickly. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before you start your vehicle the following morning. ...heater-defrost system to start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. To turn the heater on, simply plug it ...
Owner's Manual
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.../FLR or PANEL. Do not drive if you start your vehicle immediately. If you are stopped in outside air. RWARNING Do not start the engine. If the engine is idling while you use MAX A/C.) 123 Take precautions to bring in an open area for service s the sound of the exhaust system changes...
.../FLR or PANEL. Do not drive if you start your vehicle immediately. If you are stopped in outside air. RWARNING Do not start the engine. If the engine is idling while you use MAX A/C.) 123 Take precautions to bring in an open area for service s the sound of the exhaust system changes...