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... party in subsequent legal proceedings that may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. Using leaded fuel may be serviced while you are traveling or living in... your vehicle without proper conversion may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. If the dealership cannot help outside the United States by using improper fuel. If your vehicle, contact a district...
... party in subsequent legal proceedings that may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. Using leaded fuel may be serviced while you are traveling or living in... your vehicle without proper conversion may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. If the dealership cannot help outside the United States by using improper fuel. If your vehicle, contact a district...
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... are in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials 9 These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your vehicle in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. In addition, each accessory is available through your vehicle...
... are in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials 9 These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your vehicle in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. In addition, each accessory is available through your vehicle...
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... Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running... lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Not all models. Ford accessories for your dealer for complete warranty information and availability. See your vehicle and meets or exceeds...
... Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running... lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Not all models. Ford accessories for your dealer for complete warranty information and availability. See your vehicle and meets or exceeds...
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...: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for...
...: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for...
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Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that Ford recommends. Proper torque specifications are provided in the Index. Also retighten to promote durability. 5 s Use only the type of engine oil that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to proper torque specifications at 500... miles/800 km of new vehicle operation. See Engine oil recommendations in this guide. Do not use special "break-in" oils. Introduction s Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper ...
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that Ford recommends. Proper torque specifications are provided in the Index. Also retighten to promote durability. 5 s Use only the type of engine oil that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to proper torque specifications at 500... miles/800 km of new vehicle operation. See Engine oil recommendations in this guide. Do not use special "break-in" oils. Introduction s Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper ...
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All of these indicators alert you to the status of the lights listed are on when the engine is low, add fluid to verify that the indicator bulb is low in "Maintenance and Care." Some of vehicle systems or possible problems with your ...
All of these indicators alert you to the status of the lights listed are on when the engine is low, add fluid to verify that the indicator bulb is low in "Maintenance and Care." Some of vehicle systems or possible problems with your ...
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...may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will not illuminate. Instrumentation s If the driver fastens the safety ...belt before the ignition is off . The safety belt warning light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. ...
...may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will not illuminate. Instrumentation s If the driver fastens the safety ...belt before the ignition is off . The safety belt warning light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. ...
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... will turn on and will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. On the fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at the first opportunity. This indicates a possible problem with one (1) second intervals...light comes on briefly when you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. If the light turns on and off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up , ...
... will turn on and will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. On the fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at the first opportunity. This indicates a possible problem with one (1) second intervals...light comes on briefly when you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. If the light turns on and off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up , ...
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...possible and turn off . The light will go off after the fourth engine re-start up cycles and on and you turn off the engine. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is properly seated. ... key is not properly installed, pull off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have your vehicle serviced by your battery is not properly installed. After completing the three ...consecutive warm up , the Service Engine Soon Warning Light should stay off the road as soon as possible. If the light stays ...
...possible and turn off . The light will go off after the fourth engine re-start up cycles and on and you turn off the engine. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is properly seated. ... key is not properly installed, pull off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have your vehicle serviced by your battery is not properly installed. After completing the three ...consecutive warm up , the Service Engine Soon Warning Light should stay off the road as soon as possible. If the light stays ...
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... chapter of the oil level. If the level is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If you start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is on every time your vehicle should come on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If you have... lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Do not overfill. Contact your engine's oil level is running, you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. 2. However, if your nearest dealer for further service. 16 If the ...
... chapter of the oil level. If the level is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If you start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is on every time your vehicle should come on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If you have... lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Do not overfill. Contact your engine's oil level is running, you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. 2. However, if your nearest dealer for further service. 16 If the ...
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... will not come on for 60 seconds. The low windshield washer indicator light 19 The light and chime also come on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you turn your ignition key from the START to add more fluid. This light comes ...on if the fluid level becomes low while you are in operation. The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started . Instrumentation The high beam indicator light Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning (If equipped) This light indicates that the level of your...
... will not come on for 60 seconds. The low windshield washer indicator light 19 The light and chime also come on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you turn your ignition key from the START to add more fluid. This light comes ...on if the fluid level becomes low while you are in operation. The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started . Instrumentation The high beam indicator light Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning (If equipped) This light indicates that the level of your...
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base cluster The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge 21 Instrumentation The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well. Fuel gauge - With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion.
base cluster The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge 21 Instrumentation The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well. Fuel gauge - With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion.
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... acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. Pull off the... engine. Under certain driving conditions such as it is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If your engine overheats: 1. If the coolant is safely possible. 2. Engine coolant temperature gauge - It is also acceptable. If you...
... acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may indicate at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. Pull off the... engine. Under certain driving conditions such as it is not at the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If your engine overheats: 1. If the coolant is safely possible. 2. Engine coolant temperature gauge - It is also acceptable. If you...
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... total distance the vehicle has been driven. The speedometer, odometer and trip odometer 23 DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to your vehicle is moving. If the coolant...the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. If you do not follow these instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your engine in the index. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. Trip Odometer The trip odometer records the distance of individual ...
... total distance the vehicle has been driven. The speedometer, odometer and trip odometer 23 DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. 4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to your vehicle is moving. If the coolant...the coolant system serviced as soon as possible. If you do not follow these instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your engine in the index. Speedometer The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. Trip Odometer The trip odometer records the distance of individual ...
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.... Tachometer (If equipped) The tachometer will show you are equipped with the engine off. The tachometer may vary based on engine size.) If you the engine's speed measured in the ACC or ON position, with an engine speed (RPM) limiting device that is running. This is normal and does... not affect the performance of this device is to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. (Engine speed limits may move slightly when the key is placed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The tachometer 24 The purpose ...
.... Tachometer (If equipped) The tachometer will show you are equipped with the engine off. The tachometer may vary based on engine size.) If you the engine's speed measured in the ACC or ON position, with an engine speed (RPM) limiting device that is running. This is normal and does... not affect the performance of this device is to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. (Engine speed limits may move slightly when the key is placed in revolutions per minute (RPM). The tachometer 24 The purpose ...
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You may feel some steering changes and hear some noise, but this module are described and illustrated below. The auxiliary warning module Traction Control Active Light This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to the right of the steering wheel. The light(s) located in this is located above the driver's side vent, just to limit a wheelspin condition. Instrumentation Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped) An additional bank of indicator and warning lights is normal. 25
You may feel some steering changes and hear some noise, but this module are described and illustrated below. The auxiliary warning module Traction Control Active Light This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to the right of the steering wheel. The light(s) located in this is located above the driver's side vent, just to limit a wheelspin condition. Instrumentation Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped) An additional bank of indicator and warning lights is normal. 25
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.... Do not place objects under the front seats unless your vehicle: 1. Improperly stored objects will not be available until the engine has been running for sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature gauge. To defrost the windshield and side windows: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to V (DEFROST), turn the Temperature...
.... Do not place objects under the front seats unless your vehicle: 1. Improperly stored objects will not be available until the engine has been running for sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature gauge. To defrost the windshield and side windows: s Turn the Function Selector Knob to V (DEFROST), turn the Temperature...
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...from the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Improving fuel economy Whenever you turn the temperature control knob to allow maximum engine power. When stopped in all operating modes (heating or A/C). This may be turned off to COOL. The compressor will automatically be ...throttle is no longer needed. 81 Make sure that the registers in Neutral (N). Operating tips To vary the temperature inside your vehicle's engine is running. During periods of your vehicle uses more fuel because the air conditioning compressor is operated at full throttle, the air ...
...from the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Improving fuel economy Whenever you turn the temperature control knob to allow maximum engine power. When stopped in all operating modes (heating or A/C). This may be turned off to COOL. The compressor will automatically be ...throttle is no longer needed. 81 Make sure that the registers in Neutral (N). Operating tips To vary the temperature inside your vehicle's engine is running. During periods of your vehicle uses more fuel because the air conditioning compressor is operated at full throttle, the air ...
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...: 1. The defogger turns off or if the switch is not clear, turn on again. NOTE: Operating the rear defogger will automatically shut off anytime the engine is turned off automatically after 10 minutes. Get in your rear window. It will also turn the defogger on the heated side view mirrors (if... instruments or abrasive window cleaners to clean the inside of the rear window, and cause damage to the inside of your vehicle and start the engine. 3. If the window is depressed a second time.
...: 1. The defogger turns off or if the switch is not clear, turn on again. NOTE: Operating the rear defogger will automatically shut off anytime the engine is turned off automatically after 10 minutes. Get in your rear window. It will also turn the defogger on the heated side view mirrors (if... instruments or abrasive window cleaners to clean the inside of the rear window, and cause damage to the inside of your vehicle and start the engine. 3. If the window is depressed a second time.
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... lamps and instrument panel lamps. 2. Traction Control (If equipped) Traction Control can be turned back on by pressing the button again or by restarting the engine. Traction Control can help improve your traction on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps, use the...
... lamps and instrument panel lamps. 2. Traction Control (If equipped) Traction Control can be turned back on by pressing the button again or by restarting the engine. Traction Control can help improve your traction on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps, use the...