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... Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. is certified for the periods of time listed on pages 17-18, provided ..., the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Ford. Ford must be hoses, belts,...at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of the following requirements: 1. If your car or light truck passes the inspection. If any emissions-related part of your vehicle is your short-term ...
... Air resources Board and Ford are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1997-model vehicle. is certified for the periods of time listed on pages 17-18, provided ..., the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Ford. Ford must be hoses, belts,...at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of the following requirements: 1. If your car or light truck passes the inspection. If any emissions-related part of your vehicle is your short-term ...
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...not be checked by your vehicle. If the fluid level is working properly. Indicator Lights and Chimes Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - Instrumentation The following section explains what each of these indicators means. Some of the warning lights and gauges...bulb is low, the brake system should be working . All of the lights listed are on when the engine is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Brake system and parking brake light The BRAKE light normally illuminates when you turn the ignition key to the ON position to ...
...not be checked by your vehicle. If the fluid level is working properly. Indicator Lights and Chimes Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - Instrumentation The following section explains what each of these indicators means. Some of the warning lights and gauges...bulb is low, the brake system should be working . All of the lights listed are on when the engine is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Brake system and parking brake light The BRAKE light normally illuminates when you turn the ignition key to the ON position to ...
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... happen, even intermittently, have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. This is not working properly. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly when you are driving, have the air bag system serviced at your 12 Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the...
... happen, even intermittently, have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. This is not working properly. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly when you are driving, have the air bag system serviced at your 12 Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is the computer that controls the...
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... have the electrical system checked. Charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to charge. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that you turn your vehicle towed. The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator ...begins to have your ignition key to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do ...
... have the electrical system checked. Charging system light This light illuminates every time you need to charge. If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is not being charged and that you turn your vehicle towed. The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator ...begins to have your ignition key to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do ...
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...However, if your vehicle if the oil pressure light is on level ground. 4. When you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. If the light stays on checking and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. 14 If you do ...not stop the engine as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light The oil pressure light is running - ...
...However, if your vehicle if the oil pressure light is on level ground. 4. When you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. If the light stays on checking and adding engine oil in this owner guide. (See Engine oil in the Index. 14 If you do ...not stop the engine as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light The oil pressure light is running - ...
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...you should stop -and-go driving in the Index and read at the proper level. Turn off the engine and let it is at the very top of the NORMAL range. Check the coolant level to empty and outside air temperature. When you are in heavy traffic or stop your vehicle... vehicle as soon as safely possible. Instrumentation The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will move into the H (hot) position, the engine is overheating and may read the section regarding adding coolant. 23 However, if the indicator bar...
...you should stop -and-go driving in the Index and read at the proper level. Turn off the engine and let it is at the very top of the NORMAL range. Check the coolant level to empty and outside air temperature. When you are in heavy traffic or stop your vehicle... vehicle as soon as safely possible. Instrumentation The electronic cluster has all of the same warning lights as the mechanical cluster, however, some of the gauges will move into the H (hot) position, the engine is overheating and may read the section regarding adding coolant. 23 However, if the indicator bar...
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...changes s your vehicle has been damaged in an accident Improve your ventilation by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you can be toxic. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked by a qualified technician whenever: s your vehicle in a closed garage or in exhaust fumes. ...leaking fuel. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. Check under the vehicle again for service s the sound of snow, leaves, and other enclosed areas. These fumes are stopped in outside air. 216 If the engine is present in other objects. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...
...changes s your vehicle has been damaged in an accident Improve your ventilation by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you can be toxic. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked by a qualified technician whenever: s your vehicle in a closed garage or in exhaust fumes. ...leaking fuel. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle immediately. Check under the vehicle again for service s the sound of snow, leaves, and other enclosed areas. These fumes are stopped in outside air. 216 If the engine is present in other objects. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...
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... brakes are considered normal ABS operation, and will come on. 219 A mechanical noise may be felt on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. If a malfunction is depressed, the high-mount brake lamp should illuminate. Driving Brakes When the foot (service) brake pedal... is found during this check, the ABS warning light will stop when normal braking is a normal part of the self test feature. The ABS system has self-check ...
... brakes are considered normal ABS operation, and will come on. 219 A mechanical noise may be felt on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. If a malfunction is depressed, the high-mount brake lamp should illuminate. Driving Brakes When the foot (service) brake pedal... is found during this check, the ABS warning light will stop when normal braking is a normal part of the self test feature. The ABS system has self-check ...
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...volt starting motor, ignition system, and other moving parts. 4. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other electrical parts if you connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either vehicle...in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in both vehicles. Check all other . Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle. Turn...in the order they are given. Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other switches and lights in series or a 24-volt generator set). 2. You will damage your vehicle to jump-start...
...volt starting motor, ignition system, and other moving parts. 4. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other electrical parts if you connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either vehicle...in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in both vehicles. Check all other . Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle. Turn...in the order they are given. Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other switches and lights in series or a 24-volt generator set). 2. You will damage your vehicle to jump-start...
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... normal circumstances, your skin by looking at the fluid level in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on your vehicle and the brake pads wear. Protect your vehicle should be sure the engine is filled to the proper level. Check the brake fluid at or near the MAX mark. Refill the...
... normal circumstances, your skin by looking at the fluid level in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on your vehicle and the brake pads wear. Protect your vehicle should be sure the engine is filled to the proper level. Check the brake fluid at or near the MAX mark. Refill the...
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If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 287 RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment. This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. Maintenance and Care Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for both the windshield and liftgate washers. The reservoir for washer fluid is located in the container for the engine coolant.
If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 287 RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment. This reservoir contains the fluid for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. Maintenance and Care Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for both the windshield and liftgate washers. The reservoir for washer fluid is located in the container for the engine coolant.
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..., leases vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of oil pressure. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Emission controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor. Information about your vehicle or engine was originally equipped. Also watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of vehicles is...
..., leases vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of oil pressure. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Emission controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor. Information about your vehicle or engine was originally equipped. Also watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of vehicles is...
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...minutes of city and highway driving as it may become a legal requirement to check the operation of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at operating temperature. s 20 minutes of the following lights frequently: s headlamps s high-mount brakelamp s tail lamps s brakelamps 318 Once... started, the vehicle must be turned off during the above driving modes, the engine must not be warmed up and at least four idle...
...minutes of city and highway driving as it may become a legal requirement to check the operation of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at operating temperature. s 20 minutes of the following lights frequently: s headlamps s high-mount brakelamp s tail lamps s brakelamps 318 Once... started, the vehicle must be turned off during the above driving modes, the engine must not be warmed up and at least four idle...
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... Board...Doors door ajar warning light ...lubricant specifications ...Driving under special conditions heavy load ...towing a trailer ...77 ...74 ...56 ...295 283 293 274 352 ...15 ...343 ...229 230 389 Index Clock ...Cold engine starting ...Combination lap and shoulder... cargo area...Coolant (see Towing). . Defrost rear window ...windshield ...Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid ...engine oil ...power steering fluid ...Disabled vehicle (see Engine coolant) checking and adding ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...warnings ...Cooling fan...
... Board...Doors door ajar warning light ...lubricant specifications ...Driving under special conditions heavy load ...towing a trailer ...77 ...74 ...56 ...295 283 293 274 352 ...15 ...343 ...229 230 389 Index Clock ...Cold engine starting ...Combination lap and shoulder... cargo area...Coolant (see Towing). . Defrost rear window ...windshield ...Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid ...engine oil ...power steering fluid ...Disabled vehicle (see Engine coolant) checking and adding ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...warnings ...Cooling fan...
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... radio ...warranty and service information. Emission control system catalytic converter...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light ...does not start...fuel injected engine, starting ...fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...service points ...starting ...starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...disposal ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...270, ...254...
... radio ...warranty and service information. Emission control system catalytic converter...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light ...does not start...fuel injected engine, starting ...fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...service points ...starting ...starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...disposal ...drain and flush ...preparing for storage ...270, ...254...
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... (continued) proper solution ...recovery reservoir ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge description ...mechanical ...Engine coolant temperature gauge:electronic Engine fan ...Engine:idle speed control ...Engine knocking...Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...checking and adding ...check oil warning light ...dipstick ...disposal ...engine oil pressure warning light ...filter, specifications ...low oil warning light ...specifications ...synthetic oil ..."break-in" oils ...viscosity ...Entry...
... (continued) proper solution ...recovery reservoir ...specifications ...temperature gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge description ...mechanical ...Engine coolant temperature gauge:electronic Engine fan ...Engine:idle speed control ...Engine knocking...Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...checking and adding ...check oil warning light ...dipstick ...disposal ...engine oil pressure warning light ...filter, specifications ...low oil warning light ...specifications ...synthetic oil ..."break-in" oils ...viscosity ...Entry...
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rearview ...side view mirrors ... ... 396 Lights, warning and indicator (continued) charging system ...check engine ...door ajar ...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low fuel ...low oil ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure...rear ABS ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...turn signal indicator...Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...Lubricant specifications ...Luggage rack ...Lug nuts anti-theft...
rearview ...side view mirrors ... ... 396 Lights, warning and indicator (continued) charging system ...check engine ...door ajar ...engine oil pressure ...hazard warning light ...high beam ...low fuel ...low oil ...low washer fluid ...oil pressure...rear ABS ...safety belt ...service engine soon ...turn signal indicator...Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...Lubricant specifications ...Luggage rack ...Lug nuts anti-theft...
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... . . PCV valve, specifications ...Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...mirrors ...windows ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering fluid, checking and adding . fluid, specifications ...servicing ...Prop rod, hood ...221 . . 9 . 341 . 341 . 102 102 110 107 293 223... 293 343 223 279 ... 397 Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity...On-board diagnostic Overdrive...Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...20 . . 20 . 284 . 281 . 281 . 318 . 226 . 357 P Parking brake operation ...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) . .
... . . PCV valve, specifications ...Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...mirrors ...windows ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering fluid, checking and adding . fluid, specifications ...servicing ...Prop rod, hood ...221 . . 9 . 341 . 341 . 102 102 110 107 293 223... 293 343 223 279 ... 397 Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity...On-board diagnostic Overdrive...Overseas offices ...(OBD ...II) system ...20 . . 20 . 284 . 281 . 281 . 318 . 226 . 357 P Parking brake operation ...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) . .