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...off : RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). RWARNING Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get under a vehicle, use safety stands. Working Under the Hood Before you leave your vehicle. If you must work under a vehicle while it ...is off the ignition whenever you must work under the hood while the engine is on: RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in the moving parts. 270 Turn off the engine. s Never get caught in P (Park...
...off : RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). RWARNING Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get under a vehicle, use safety stands. Working Under the Hood Before you leave your vehicle. If you must work under a vehicle while it ...is off the ignition whenever you must work under the hood while the engine is on: RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in the moving parts. 270 Turn off the engine. s Never get caught in P (Park...
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Go to the left of the steering wheel. Hood release lever location 2. Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining clip. Pull the hood release lever located below the instrument panel to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch under the hood in the prop rod hole provided on the underside of the vehicle. 3. Place the end of the prop rod in the front center of the hood. 271 To open the hood: 1. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
Go to the left of the steering wheel. Hood release lever location 2. Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining clip. Pull the hood release lever located below the instrument panel to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch under the hood in the prop rod hole provided on the underside of the vehicle. 3. Place the end of the prop rod in the front center of the hood. 271 To open the hood: 1. Maintenance and Care RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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Try to lift the hood after closing it to maintain smooth operation. 2. Be sure to oil the hood latch every six months to be sure it is securely latched. 272 Remove the prop rod from the slotted hole in its retaining clip and close the hood: 1. Propping the hood To close the hood with enough force to make it latch. Place the rod in the hood.
Try to lift the hood after closing it to maintain smooth operation. 2. Be sure to oil the hood latch every six months to be sure it is securely latched. 272 Remove the prop rod from the slotted hole in its retaining clip and close the hood: 1. Propping the hood To close the hood with enough force to make it latch. Place the rod in the hood.
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... of the preferred viscosity may be changed according to -15˚F (-26˚C). Set the parking brake, making sure it is securely latched in your vehicle. Open the hood. Turn the engine off , the oil must be warm and the vehicle must still be used in your vehicle. Protect yourself from engine...
... of the preferred viscosity may be changed according to -15˚F (-26˚C). Set the parking brake, making sure it is securely latched in your vehicle. Open the hood. Turn the engine off , the oil must be warm and the vehicle must still be used in your vehicle. Protect yourself from engine...
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... Long Life Grease FORD PART NO. C6AZ-19542-AB FORD SPECIFICATION ESA-M6C25-A Door Weatherstrips Engine Coolant Engine Oil COAZ-19553-AA E2FZ-19549-AA XO-5W30-QSP ESR-M13P4-A ESE-M97B44-A ESE-M2C153-F and API Certification Mark ESR-M1C159-A and ESB-M1C93-A ESW-M2C33-F MERCON® ESA-M1C75-B Hood Latch and Auxiliary Catch...
... Long Life Grease FORD PART NO. C6AZ-19542-AB FORD SPECIFICATION ESA-M6C25-A Door Weatherstrips Engine Coolant Engine Oil COAZ-19553-AA E2FZ-19549-AA XO-5W30-QSP ESR-M13P4-A ESE-M97B44-A ESE-M2C153-F and API Certification Mark ESR-M1C159-A and ESB-M1C93-A ESW-M2C33-F MERCON® ESA-M1C75-B Hood Latch and Auxiliary Catch...
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J Jack operation...positioning ...Jump-starting your vehicle attaching cables ...disconnecting cables ...251 251 264 267 370 Hood latch location ...lubrication specifications . release lever ...working under the hood. Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument panel cleaning ...lighting up panel and interior ...registers ...Integrated child seat (see Lights) . . Horn ...Hoses, checking ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 271 . ...
J Jack operation...positioning ...Jump-starting your vehicle attaching cables ...disconnecting cables ...251 251 264 267 370 Hood latch location ...lubrication specifications . release lever ...working under the hood. Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument panel cleaning ...lighting up panel and interior ...registers ...Integrated child seat (see Lights) . . Horn ...Hoses, checking ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 271 . ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
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u Check air pressure in spare tire. u Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood hinges. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check for wear and function. ... worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls. u Check the brake fluid level. u Lubricate door and hood locks and latches. u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance (auxiliary and replacement) batteries. At Least Once a Year: u Clean body and door...
u Check air pressure in spare tire. u Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood hinges. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check for wear and function. ... worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle linkage and controls. u Check the brake fluid level. u Lubricate door and hood locks and latches. u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance (auxiliary and replacement) batteries. At Least Once a Year: u Clean body and door...