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...6 7 20 E SERVICE ENGINE SOON LOW COOLANT THEFT 0 00000 20 140 100 180 C 10 110 120 PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDED MPH km/h 8 CRUISE ! P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 ABS Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High .... 6 If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster - + 40 F H FUEL DOOR> 50 60 0 1 2 2 70 80 100 120 30 60 ...
...6 7 20 E SERVICE ENGINE SOON LOW COOLANT THEFT 0 00000 20 140 100 180 C 10 110 120 PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDED MPH km/h 8 CRUISE ! P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 ABS Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High .... 6 If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster - + 40 F H FUEL DOOR> 50 60 0 1 2 2 70 80 100 120 30 60 ...
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... time, seek service immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is engaged. Also illuminates when the parking brake is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. Check the oil level and add oil if 10 Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates ! Illumination after...
... time, seek service immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is engaged. Also illuminates when the parking brake is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. Check the oil level and add oil if 10 Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates ! Illumination after...
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... light comes on when either the SET ACC/SET ACCEL or RES/RSM/RESUME controls are pressed. Pressing OFF will not erase the previously programmed set speed. RESUME For SET RES/RSM/RESUME ACCEL to the OFF position. 32 It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake... is applied or the ignition is turned to operate, the COAST vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Controls and features To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will erase the previously...
... light comes on when either the SET ACC/SET ACCEL or RES/RSM/RESUME controls are pressed. Pressing OFF will not erase the previously programmed set speed. RESUME For SET RES/RSM/RESUME ACCEL to the OFF position. 32 It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake... is applied or the ignition is turned to operate, the COAST vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Controls and features To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will erase the previously...
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..., push the red release button on the label. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the safety belt will be added to the safety belt ...assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the seat belt, the shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you when fully extended. Safety belt extension...
..., push the red release button on the label. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the safety belt will be added to the safety belt ...assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the seat belt, the shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you when fully extended. Safety belt extension...
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P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 ABS CRUISE Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. Starting 5. If the temperature is fastened, the light ( ) will return to OFF, wait ten seconds and try again. 87 If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is above -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not...
P BRAKE P R N D 2 1 ABS CRUISE Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. Starting 5. If the temperature is fastened, the light ( ) will return to OFF, wait ten seconds and try again. 87 If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is above -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not...
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...controlled stop . • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is sufficient space, will be serviced. P in front of front braking traction. Driving an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS... immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with loss of you to stop . • The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to...
...controlled stop . • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is sufficient space, will be serviced. P in front of front braking traction. Driving an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS... immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with loss of you to stop . • The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to...
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...RIDE CONTROL (TAURUS SHO ONLY) Firm shock absorber performance enhances ride and handling during certain road conditions. If you verify that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may be operating properly. Apply the parking brake, turn it could damage the vehicle. 94 Press lightly on the... accelerator in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. Refer to LOCK, then remove the key. 2....
...RIDE CONTROL (TAURUS SHO ONLY) Firm shock absorber performance enhances ride and handling during certain road conditions. If you verify that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may be operating properly. Apply the parking brake, turn it could damage the vehicle. 94 Press lightly on the... accelerator in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. Refer to LOCK, then remove the key. 2....
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...started or does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is pressed, it means that there is a malfunction in D (O/D OFF) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving. When to use D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch (if equipped) You will notice that...you drive your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the normal Overdrive operation, press the O/D OFF control again. With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate in the instrument cluster will not shift into fourth gear. Operating in your gearshift indicator (instead of Drive and...
...started or does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is pressed, it means that there is a malfunction in D (O/D OFF) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving. When to use D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch (if equipped) You will notice that...you drive your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the normal Overdrive operation, press the O/D OFF control again. With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate in the instrument cluster will not shift into fourth gear. Operating in your gearshift indicator (instead of Drive and...
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...limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your vehicle. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle's engine, transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. If driving through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the type of engine in your engine. The amount ...following charts: 103 Water may stall. Once through standing water, especially if the depth is classified as dry brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as a light duty towing vehicle. The amount of weight you can safely tow depends on the type of the hubs (truck...
...limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your vehicle. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle's engine, transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. If driving through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the type of engine in your engine. The amount ...following charts: 103 Water may stall. Once through standing water, especially if the depth is classified as dry brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as a light duty towing vehicle. The amount of weight you can safely tow depends on the type of the hubs (truck...
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... RELAY 35 RELAY 34 RELAY 38 29 25 21 17 13 9 1 2 3 4 111 Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating 5 amp 7.5 amp 10 amp 15 amp 20 amp 20 amp fuse link 25 amp... amp fuse link 50 amp fuse link 60 amp fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color Tan Brown Red Light blue Yellow Light blue Natural Light green Pink Green Red Yellow Black Dark blue Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to access the fuses...
... RELAY 35 RELAY 34 RELAY 38 29 25 21 17 13 9 1 2 3 4 111 Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating 5 amp 7.5 amp 10 amp 15 amp 20 amp 20 amp fuse link 25 amp... amp fuse link 50 amp fuse link 60 amp fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color Tan Brown Red Light blue Yellow Light blue Natural Light green Pink Green Red Yellow Black Dark blue Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to access the fuses...
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... headlamp adjustment should be performed only when beam direction appears to make the adjustments. If your dealer. Maintenance and care Function Trade Number High-mount brake lamp 912 Rear side marker lamp 168 Cargo lamp (wagon) 211-2 Dome lamp 211-2 Dome/map lamp 578 Dome lamp/moon roof 208 Visor vanity... lamp 74-194 (passenger/driver) Floor console 194 Luggage compartment lamp 906 Glove compartment 194 I/P ashtray lamp 194 To replace all instrument panel lights - You will be incorrect.
... headlamp adjustment should be performed only when beam direction appears to make the adjustments. If your dealer. Maintenance and care Function Trade Number High-mount brake lamp 912 Rear side marker lamp 168 Cargo lamp (wagon) 211-2 Dome lamp 211-2 Dome/map lamp 578 Dome lamp/moon roof 208 Visor vanity... lamp 74-194 (passenger/driver) Floor console 194 Luggage compartment lamp 906 Glove compartment 194 I/P ashtray lamp 194 To replace all instrument panel lights - You will be incorrect.
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...,23,24,25,27 Anti-theft system ...47 arming the system .. 47 Automatic transaxle . 94 driving with ...97,98,99,100 Brakes ...90 anti-lock ...90 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...91 fluid, checking and adding ...136 shift interlock ...94 Break-in period ...3 Cargo cover ...42,43 Cargo net ...41,42...
...,23,24,25,27 Anti-theft system ...47 arming the system .. 47 Automatic transaxle . 94 driving with ...97,98,99,100 Brakes ...90 anti-lock ...90 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...91 fluid, checking and adding ...136 shift interlock ...94 Break-in period ...3 Cargo cover ...42,43 Cargo net ...41,42...
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...entry code ...50,51 Keys key in ignition chime ...12 positions of the ignition ...28 Lamps ...163 autolamp system ...17 daytime running light ...16 headlamps ...16 headlamps, flash to pass ...17 instrument panel, dimming ...17 interior lamps ...166 replacing bulbs ...163,166 Lane ...change indicator (see Turn signal) ...33 Liftgate ...44 remote release ...41 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...11 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...10 anti-theft ...9 brake ...10 charging system ...11 cruise indicator ...10 door ajar ...7 low coolant ...9 low fuel ...9 oil pressure...
...entry code ...50,51 Keys key in ignition chime ...12 positions of the ignition ...28 Lamps ...163 autolamp system ...17 daytime running light ...16 headlamps ...16 headlamps, flash to pass ...17 instrument panel, dimming ...17 interior lamps ...166 replacing bulbs ...163,166 Lane ...change indicator (see Turn signal) ...33 Liftgate ...44 remote release ...41 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...11 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...10 anti-theft ...9 brake ...10 charging system ...11 cruise indicator ...10 door ajar ...7 low coolant ...9 low fuel ...9 oil pressure...
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Index Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ...45 Parking brake ...92 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...113 Power door locks ...37 Power steering ...93 fluid, checking and adding ...141,142 Relays ...110,116 Remote entry ... replacing the batteries ...46 Safety restraints ...63 cleaning the safety belts ...66,175 extension assembly ...65 for children ...72,73,74 lap belt ...62 warning light and chime ...11,65,66 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...58,59,60,61 Seats ...55 child safety seats ...75 cleaning ...173,174,175 Servicing...
Index Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ...45 Parking brake ...92 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...113 Power door locks ...37 Power steering ...93 fluid, checking and adding ...141,142 Relays ...110,116 Remote entry ... replacing the batteries ...46 Safety restraints ...63 cleaning the safety belts ...66,175 extension assembly ...65 for children ...72,73,74 lap belt ...62 warning light and chime ...11,65,66 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...58,59,60,61 Seats ...55 child safety seats ...75 cleaning ...173,174,175 Servicing...