Owner's Manual
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Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 109 145 151 152 78 83 95 2 3 23 58 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 109 145 151 152 78 83 95 2 3 23 58 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Owner's Manual
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... consists of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run out of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may not have your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. Examples are: 1. The fuel cap may be...
... consists of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run out of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may not have your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. Examples are: 1. The fuel cap may be...
Owner's Manual
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... (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine ABS is off . If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on . High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or...
... (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine ABS is off . If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on . High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or...
Owner's Manual
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... the light does not illuminate momentarily at this light will stay on when the windshield washer fluid is low. P warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be inspected immediately. 22 If brake ! CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID...
... the light does not illuminate momentarily at this light will stay on when the windshield washer fluid is low. P warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be inspected immediately. 22 If brake ! CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID...
Owner's Manual
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... to achieve the selected temperature. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is required. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to adjust fan speed as necessary. 28
... to achieve the selected temperature. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is required. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to adjust fan speed as necessary. 28
Owner's Manual
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Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to 3 operate while the engine is moving. 35 LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic ... 5 running. 2. ON, all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. Warning lights illuminated. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to move the steering wheel...
Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to 3 operate while the engine is moving. 35 LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic ... 5 running. 2. ON, all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. Warning lights illuminated. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to move the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... switches to open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. 1. Controls and features Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in the mirror display. 3. Start the vehicle. 2.
... switches to open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. 1. Controls and features Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in the mirror display. 3. Start the vehicle. 2.
Owner's Manual
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... to the OFF position for compliance could void the user's authority to fall out of Industry Canada. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to the START or ACC position. Operation is used to ACC or ON. Ensure that may cause objects to operate the equipment. The system automatically turns off after...
... to the OFF position for compliance could void the user's authority to fall out of Industry Canada. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to the START or ACC position. Operation is used to ACC or ON. Ensure that may cause objects to operate the equipment. The system automatically turns off after...
Owner's Manual
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...theft system. Spare SecuriLock keys can only be programmed). Each time you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your SecuriLock anti-theft system. If one or both of vehicle theft protection...SECURILOCK ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock anti-theft system provides an advanced level of your SecuriLock keys are lost or stolen and you start . Refer to Programming spare SecuriLock keys for reinitialization. 53 If the SecuriLock key identification code does not match the code stored ...
...theft system. Spare SecuriLock keys can only be programmed). Each time you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your SecuriLock anti-theft system. If one or both of vehicle theft protection...SECURILOCK ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock anti-theft system provides an advanced level of your SecuriLock keys are lost or stolen and you start . Refer to Programming spare SecuriLock keys for reinitialization. 53 If the SecuriLock key identification code does not match the code stored ...
Owner's Manual
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... theft indicator will flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock system is protecting your vehicle. • When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will need to have the correct mechanical key cut for at least one or both of your original keys were lost or...
... theft indicator will flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock system is protecting your vehicle. • When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will need to have the correct mechanical key cut for at least one or both of your original keys were lost or...
Owner's Manual
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... turning the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLock key from step 1. If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLock key(s) will start the vehicle's engine. You can : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key • open trunk • disable/enable horn chirp •...
... turning the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLock key from step 1. If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLock key(s) will start the vehicle's engine. You can : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key • open trunk • disable/enable horn chirp •...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start your vehicle in this chapter for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. If you have the vehicle checked. Make sure all Canadian...your vehicle, have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can be toxic. Do not start a fire. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of radio noise. For more than ten minutes...
... your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start your vehicle in this chapter for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. If you have the vehicle checked. Make sure all Canadian...your vehicle, have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can be toxic. Do not start a fire. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of radio noise. For more than ten minutes...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 79 Make sure the gearshift is set. HOOD BRAKE 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Starting 2. Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). 5.
Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 79 Make sure the gearshift is set. HOOD BRAKE 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Starting 2. Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). 5.
Owner's Manual
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If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. 80 Starting AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 140 BRAKE AIR BAG 90 160 H ...
If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. 80 Starting AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 140 BRAKE AIR BAG 90 160 H ...
Owner's Manual
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... engine block heater is below . Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. If the temperature is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below -12°C (10...ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 81 If the temperature is above 12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start the engine while holding the accelerator down to OFF, wait ten seconds and try again. The key will not harm the engine, so the heater...
... engine block heater is below . Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. If the temperature is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below -12°C (10...ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 81 If the temperature is above 12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start the engine while holding the accelerator down to OFF, wait ten seconds and try again. The key will not harm the engine, so the heater...
Owner's Manual
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... all air inlet vents clear of California to avoid its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals know to bring in exhaust fumes. Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in fresh air. Take precautions to cause cancer, and birth defects or other...
... all air inlet vents clear of California to avoid its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals know to bring in exhaust fumes. Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in fresh air. Take precautions to cause cancer, and birth defects or other...
Owner's Manual
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... immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and the vehicle in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. Parking brake with normal braking still effective, and your vehicle. 84
... immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and the vehicle in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. Parking brake with normal braking still effective, and your vehicle. 84
Owner's Manual
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... of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in each gear. Start the vehicle. Apply the parking brake, turn it may be damaged or the engine may be rocked out by shifting from P (Park) unless the brake...
... of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in each gear. Start the vehicle. Apply the parking brake, turn it may be damaged or the engine may be rocked out by shifting from P (Park) unless the brake...
Owner's Manual
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... fully and make sure the gearshift is free to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is securely latched in gears one through four. 89 This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from position to a complete stop...
... fully and make sure the gearshift is free to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is securely latched in gears one through four. 89 This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from position to a complete stop...
Owner's Manual
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... tow in the instrument cluster. Drive provides more engine braking than Overdrive and is not desired. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up or down steep hills • additional engine braking is started, the transmission will illuminate in the Towing a trailer chapter. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must...
... tow in the instrument cluster. Drive provides more engine braking than Overdrive and is not desired. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up or down steep hills • additional engine braking is started, the transmission will illuminate in the Towing a trailer chapter. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must...