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... owner, are responsible for proper ways to maintain your vehicle. Here are : • oil changes • oils, lubricants other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings/pads • tire rotation • cleaning/polishing • wiper blades • clutch linings 8 Maintenance/Wear Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts...
... owner, are responsible for proper ways to maintain your vehicle. Here are : • oil changes • oils, lubricants other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings/pads • tire rotation • cleaning/polishing • wiper blades • clutch linings 8 Maintenance/Wear Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts...
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... your vehicle. Do not use special "break-in advance. - s Avoid sudden stops. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that Ford recommends. During the break-in... adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you can anticipate when to how you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: - s Use only the type of highway driving.
... your vehicle. Do not use special "break-in advance. - s Avoid sudden stops. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that Ford recommends. During the break-in... adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you can anticipate when to how you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: - s Use only the type of highway driving.
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...briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician. It normally goes off shortly ...not set , or if it is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - Have the brakes checked immediately. 12 This light comes on when the parking brake is set , it comes on after the engine starts and you have ...
...briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician. It normally goes off shortly ...not set , or if it is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - Have the brakes checked immediately. 12 This light comes on when the parking brake is set , it comes on after the engine starts and you have ...
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... the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may be serviced immediately to restore the benefits of the self-check feature. The system... turns on the anti-lock light each time you start the engine. If it stays on, that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. As described above, the system turns on the ABS pump motor...
... the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may be serviced immediately to restore the benefits of the self-check feature. The system... turns on the anti-lock light each time you start the engine. If it stays on, that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. As described above, the system turns on the ABS pump motor...
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... position. To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is "running." The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met: s The vehicle's parking brake is designed to turn the headlamp control knob to the low beam headlamps under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog. Daytime...
... position. To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is "running." The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met: s The vehicle's parking brake is designed to turn the headlamp control knob to the low beam headlamps under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog. Daytime...
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... does not lock the gearshift on floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. For example, you to operate while the engine is not running. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your steering wheel left or right until the...
... does not lock the gearshift on floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. For example, you to operate while the engine is not running. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your steering wheel left or right until the...
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... the gearshift lever in 1 (First). 2. If your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake fully. 3. The steering wheel locks when the key is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. Release the key once the engine... for removing your key from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without starting the engine. If your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you do not damage the starter. Controls and Features can use ACCESSORY to turn on ...
... the gearshift lever in 1 (First). 2. If your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake fully. 3. The steering wheel locks when the key is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. Release the key once the engine... for removing your key from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without starting the engine. If your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you do not damage the starter. Controls and Features can use ACCESSORY to turn on ...
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RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is still in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). If the driver's door is open while the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. 58
RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is still in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). If the driver's door is open while the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. 58
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... the speed reached. The vehicle speed can also be reset by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To Slow Down Hold the Coast switch down under normal engine braking. You may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle speed. When the switch is on the left side of the gearshift lever. This...
... the speed reached. The vehicle speed can also be reset by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To Slow Down Hold the Coast switch down under normal engine braking. You may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle speed. When the switch is on the left side of the gearshift lever. This...
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... 12 seconds or when the ignition key is turned to the 12-second delay position, the dome lamp will be disengaged as soon as the brake or clutch pedal is open or if you set speed, momentarily depress the RES switch. If you move the dome lamp switch to the ON...
... 12 seconds or when the ignition key is turned to the 12-second delay position, the dome lamp will be disengaged as soon as the brake or clutch pedal is open or if you set speed, momentarily depress the RES switch. If you move the dome lamp switch to the ON...
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Adjust the floor mat position to install. The positive retention floor mat To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the rear and rotate forward to allow proper operation of the retention post from the retention post. 77 Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. Controls and Features Floor Mats Positive retention floor mat (If equipped) (Standard in Canada) Position the floor mat in the footwell.
Adjust the floor mat position to install. The positive retention floor mat To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the rear and rotate forward to allow proper operation of the retention post from the retention post. 77 Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. Controls and Features Floor Mats Positive retention floor mat (If equipped) (Standard in Canada) Position the floor mat in the footwell.
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... the belt is , remove the twist. Make sure the tongue is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from the retractor so that suits you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of your shoulder and chest. Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from injury in a collision...
... the belt is , remove the twist. Make sure the tongue is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from the retractor so that suits you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of your shoulder and chest. Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from injury in a collision...
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... when installing a child seat on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the retractor. Dual Locking Mode Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor The front passenger seat and the rear outer seat combination lap...
... when installing a child seat on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of the retractor. Dual Locking Mode Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor The front passenger seat and the rear outer seat combination lap...
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... will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all occupants in other accessories are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. See Safety Restraints in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is... have problems getting your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to make sure that they work. Make sure all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not...
... will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all occupants in other accessories are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. See Safety Restraints in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is... have problems getting your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to make sure that they work. Make sure all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not...
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Starting Your Engine To start on the brake pedal and turn the key to warm up for a few minutes before trying again. Allow the key to return to Start Your Vehicle at the ...
Starting Your Engine To start on the brake pedal and turn the key to warm up for a few minutes before trying again. Allow the key to return to Start Your Vehicle at the ...
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..., release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Turn the ignition key to idle for a few seconds. Keep your foot is on the brake pedal. Then drive away in the normal manner. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs...the engine, let it . 2. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. When you start your vehicle to the START position. 3. For directions on the...
..., release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Turn the ignition key to idle for a few seconds. Keep your foot is on the brake pedal. Then drive away in the normal manner. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs...the engine, let it . 2. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. When you start your vehicle to the START position. 3. For directions on the...
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... technique. 123 Your vehicle is a more accurate term for vehicles that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a steadily increasing force. Brakes Applying the Brakes Your vehicle may be familiar with transaxle control switch, or s a manual transaxle. Driving Procedures for driving your vehicle will have front-...wheel drive. If your vehicle has. If your dealer. If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, extreme braking can make the wheels lock and slide, causing you are not sure which transaxle your vehicle has, talk to lose control of...
... technique. 123 Your vehicle is a more accurate term for vehicles that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a steadily increasing force. Brakes Applying the Brakes Your vehicle may be familiar with transaxle control switch, or s a manual transaxle. Driving Procedures for driving your vehicle will have front-...wheel drive. If your vehicle has. If your dealer. If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, extreme braking can make the wheels lock and slide, causing you are not sure which transaxle your vehicle has, talk to lose control of...
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... down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply your wheels start to lock (which could result in the brake pedal, accompanied by your foot resting on an inclined surface such as a result of the automatic releasing and re-applying of slippery and dry surfaces... roads with loose surfaces such as snow or gravel, holes in all hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on hazardous road surfaces. Anti-lock Brake System (If equipped) Your vehicle may also eventually occur. This is normal. However, if the squeal becomes louder or more frequent, have total...
... down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply your wheels start to lock (which could result in the brake pedal, accompanied by your foot resting on an inclined surface such as a result of the automatic releasing and re-applying of slippery and dry surfaces... roads with loose surfaces such as snow or gravel, holes in all hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on hazardous road surfaces. Anti-lock Brake System (If equipped) Your vehicle may also eventually occur. This is normal. However, if the squeal becomes louder or more frequent, have total...
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... 1/2 second. If it stays on the ABS pump motor for vehicles equipped with the ABS system providing that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is found any time other than during this time, a mechanical noise may have your mobile radio installation checked. 125 If a... not working and should be heard and felt. Ford Motor Company has not found during maximum braking, have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of mobile radio transmitting equipment installed on longer than immediately after...
... 1/2 second. If it stays on the ABS pump motor for vehicles equipped with the ABS system providing that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is found any time other than during this time, a mechanical noise may have your mobile radio installation checked. 125 If a... not working and should be heard and felt. Ford Motor Company has not found during maximum braking, have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of mobile radio transmitting equipment installed on longer than immediately after...
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... you park your vehicle will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake, put your foot on the brake pedal, pull the handle upward and push the button. RWARNING To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking... transaxle). Parking Brake The parking brake should be used whenever you can use the parking brake to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light remains on the brake pedal while pulling the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward. However, since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance...
... you park your vehicle will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle. RWARNING Always set the parking brake, put your foot on the brake pedal, pull the handle upward and push the button. RWARNING To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking... transaxle). Parking Brake The parking brake should be used whenever you can use the parking brake to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light remains on the brake pedal while pulling the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward. However, since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance...