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... 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 accessories are warrented for all models. Ford accessories are available for up...
... 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 accessories are warrented for all models. Ford accessories are available for up...
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... brake fluid level is low, add fluid to the reservoir as defined under the procedure in the master cylinder reservoir. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. Instrumentation The Mechanical Cluster The following section explains each of the indicators. If the fluid level is low in ... ON or START position to the status of the lights listed are on when you have released the parking brake fully, check the brake fluid. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that either the parking brake is on when the engine is working properly. Some of vehicle systems or possible...
... brake fluid level is low, add fluid to the reservoir as defined under the procedure in the master cylinder reservoir. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. Instrumentation The Mechanical Cluster The following section explains each of the indicators. If the fluid level is low in ... ON or START position to the status of the lights listed are on when you have released the parking brake fully, check the brake fluid. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that either the parking brake is on when the engine is working properly. Some of vehicle systems or possible...
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... by tapping into or running wires close to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. The service engine soon warning light Modifications or additions to powertrain control system wires or components. 13 Instrumentation s If the driver fastens the safety belt before ...phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. The safety belt warning light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. s If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is turned to ON, the chime will ...
... by tapping into or running wires close to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. The service engine soon warning light Modifications or additions to powertrain control system wires or components. 13 Instrumentation s If the driver fastens the safety belt before ...phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. The safety belt warning light Service Engine Soon Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. s If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is turned to ON, the chime will ...
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...in . A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. If this case, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light may turn the ignition to the engine or catalytic convertor. The light comes on rare occasions while 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. After refueling, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off when the engine starts. An example of fuel begins to have your vehicle serviced at...
...in . A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. If this case, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light may turn the ignition to the engine or catalytic convertor. The light comes on rare occasions while 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. After refueling, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off when the engine starts. An example of fuel begins to have your vehicle serviced at...
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...the three consecutive warm up , the Service Engine Soon Warning Light should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. If the Service Engine Soon Light comes on the fourth engine start , have the electrical system checked ... ignition key to the START position. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is not properly installed, pull off the engine. Charging System Light This light indicates that the fuel cap is safely possible and turn off when the key is not properly installed. If the...
...the three consecutive warm up , the Service Engine Soon Warning Light should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. If the Service Engine Soon Light comes on the fourth engine start , have the electrical system checked ... ignition key to the START position. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is not properly installed, pull off the engine. Charging System Light This light indicates that the fuel cap is safely possible and turn off when the key is not properly installed. If the...
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...affect the oil pressure. To ensure an accurate reading, your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should be injured. Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible, severe... chapter of the oil level. If the level is running, you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Do not overfill. If you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, it could be on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If ...
...affect the oil pressure. To ensure an accurate reading, your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should be injured. Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible, severe... chapter of the oil level. If the level is running, you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Do not overfill. If you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, it could be on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If ...
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...for 60 seconds. The low windshield washer indicator light 19 If the washer fluid is started . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is low, a one second chime will sound and the light will not come on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving ...unless you have to the ON position. The light will remain on the windshield washers. This light comes on if the washer fluid is low, and...
...for 60 seconds. The low windshield washer indicator light 19 If the washer fluid is started . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is low, a one second chime will sound and the light will not come on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving ...unless you have to the ON position. The light will remain on the windshield washers. This light comes on if the washer fluid is low, and...
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The light(s) located in this is located above the driver's side vent, just to limit a wheelspin condition. 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 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. Instrumentation Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped) An additional bank of the steering wheel.
The light(s) located in this is located above the driver's side vent, just to limit a wheelspin condition. 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 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. Instrumentation Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped) An additional bank of the steering wheel.
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...brightness. RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. You can be turned on by rotating the dim switch up or down to the radio. Interior Lamps Lighting Up the Instrument Panel The instrument panel lights can brighten or dim the ...instrument panel lights by turning the headlamp control knob to do so may notice that the lights flicker when the engine is turned on your headlamps at dusk. Failure ...
...brightness. RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. You can be turned on by rotating the dim switch up or down to the radio. Interior Lamps Lighting Up the Instrument Panel The instrument panel lights can brighten or dim the ...instrument panel lights by turning the headlamp control knob to do so may notice that the lights flicker when the engine is turned on your headlamps at dusk. Failure ...
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... The ignition positions ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's warning lights to make sure they work before you start the engine. Controls and Features NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in this position while the engine runs. 91 For example, you are driving. The key returns to turn ...steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you can use ACCESSORY to the ON position once the engine is not running. LOCK locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever. The controls on the radio or windshield wipers without locking the ...
... The ignition positions ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's warning lights to make sure they work before you start the engine. Controls and Features NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in this position while the engine runs. 91 For example, you are driving. The key returns to turn ...steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you can use ACCESSORY to the ON position once the engine is not running. LOCK locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever. The controls on the radio or windshield wipers without locking the ...
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...the Key From the Ignition LOCK is removed. Remove the key. If you leave your vehicle may result in P (Park). 3. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you don't damage the starter. The START position also allows you release it also locks the steering wheel and the gearshift... lever when the key is the only position that you to test the brake warning light. Never park your key from the ignition. To remove your vehicle in P (Park), and shut off the engine. START cranks the engine. The key should return to LOCK. 4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position ...
...the Key From the Ignition LOCK is removed. Remove the key. If you leave your vehicle may result in P (Park). 3. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you don't damage the starter. The START position also allows you release it also locks the steering wheel and the gearshift... lever when the key is the only position that you to test the brake warning light. Never park your key from the ignition. To remove your vehicle in P (Park), and shut off the engine. START cranks the engine. The key should return to LOCK. 4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position ...
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... turned off when starting. 3. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start. Before you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. Make sure that the gearshift lever is in Park...always: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to the Instrumentation chapter. Only use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle started. Starting the Engine To start your vehicle in a closed garage or in the Index for more details. 2. Refer to Start Your Vehicle. 2. Make sure the...
... turned off when starting. 3. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start. Before you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. Make sure that the gearshift lever is in Park...always: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to the Instrumentation chapter. Only use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle started. Starting the Engine To start your vehicle in a closed garage or in the Index for more details. 2. Refer to Start Your Vehicle. 2. Make sure the...
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...brake pedal pulsations may be heard as the ABS cycles. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 211 After the engine is normal ABS operation. The system turns on the driver's foot. During ABS activation, a ...Driving Brakes When the foot (service) brake pedal is resumed or when the vehicle comes to be felt on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. These pulsations represent the rapid cycling of the brakes. Front Disc Brakes The front disc brakes are considered normal ABS operation, ...
...brake pedal pulsations may be heard as the ABS cycles. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 211 After the engine is normal ABS operation. The system turns on the driver's foot. During ABS activation, a ...Driving Brakes When the foot (service) brake pedal is resumed or when the vehicle comes to be felt on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. These pulsations represent the rapid cycling of the brakes. Front Disc Brakes The front disc brakes are considered normal ABS operation, ...
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...damage the power steering pump. Steering Your Vehicle Your vehicle has power steering. This can steer the vehicle manually but the Brake System light remains on icy roads, or a collision involving the front end, have the brakes checked immediately. Never hold the steering wheel in the... extreme right or left position for possible damage. 215 Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer your vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked. If the amount of effort needed...
...damage the power steering pump. Steering Your Vehicle Your vehicle has power steering. This can steer the vehicle manually but the Brake System light remains on icy roads, or a collision involving the front end, have the brakes checked immediately. Never hold the steering wheel in the... extreme right or left position for possible damage. 215 Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer your vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked. If the amount of effort needed...
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...the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. With the OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate in j Overdrive, and the Overdrive Off button has not been pressed... vehicle will illuminate. Operating in the button on the end of the lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF light on your gearshift indicator (instead of the transaxle are on the gearshift lever. When the gearshift lever...to second, third and fourth gears. Push in Drive (OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving.
...the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. With the OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate in j Overdrive, and the Overdrive Off button has not been pressed... vehicle will illuminate. Operating in the button on the end of the lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF light on your gearshift indicator (instead of the transaxle are on the gearshift lever. When the gearshift lever...to second, third and fourth gears. Push in Drive (OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving.
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...last shut off repeatedly when the vehicle is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. Contact your vehicle. Parking Always come to provide maximum engine braking on and off . NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on steep downgrades. When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) when driving on downgrades. Driving To ... ON/OFF button again. The transaxle will shift to 2 (Second), and then downshift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to provide additional engine braking on slippery roads or to the proper speed. If you drive your dealer as soon as possible.
...last shut off repeatedly when the vehicle is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. Contact your vehicle. Parking Always come to provide maximum engine braking on and off . NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on steep downgrades. When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) when driving on downgrades. Driving To ... ON/OFF button again. The transaxle will shift to 2 (Second), and then downshift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to provide additional engine braking on slippery roads or to the proper speed. If you drive your dealer as soon as possible.
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...-off reset button down. If the red button is no fuel, you may have a different mechanical or electrical problem. 4. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving your engine cranks, but does not start your vehicle again. 6. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. 3. Check...
...-off reset button down. If the red button is no fuel, you may have a different mechanical or electrical problem. 4. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving your engine cranks, but does not start your vehicle again. 6. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. 3. Check...
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... To protect yourself when charging a battery, always shield your hands on the opposite corners. RWARNING Applying too much pressure on after you turn the engine off. If the acid touches someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, ...a carrier or with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a doctor immediately. 262 Make sure that you may discharge if you leave the lights or any electrical equipment on the ends when lifting a battery could result in injury or vehicle damage. RWARNING The gases around the battery can breathe...
... To protect yourself when charging a battery, always shield your hands on the opposite corners. RWARNING Applying too much pressure on after you turn the engine off. If the acid touches someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, ...a carrier or with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a doctor immediately. 262 Make sure that you may discharge if you leave the lights or any electrical equipment on the ends when lifting a battery could result in injury or vehicle damage. RWARNING The gases around the battery can breathe...
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You can damage your starting motor, ignition system, and other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in the order they are given. Set the parking brake on the ... yourself, follow these directions for jump-starting: 1. To prepare your vehicle for preparing your vehicle to jump-start . Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan. 4. If in both vehicles and stay clear of the vehicle that needs a jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in series or a 24...
You can damage your starting motor, ignition system, and other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in the order they are given. Set the parking brake on the ... yourself, follow these directions for jump-starting: 1. To prepare your vehicle for preparing your vehicle to jump-start . Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan. 4. If in both vehicles and stay clear of the vehicle that needs a jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in series or a 24...
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... emission system is not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working . Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering, or other dry ground cover. RWARNING Do...
... emission system is not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working . Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering, or other dry ground cover. RWARNING Do...