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... sale in California or other emission-related assemblies. is your 1997-model vehicle. This is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. Also included may include such parts as indicated on ...your emission control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. is your car or light truck passes the inspection. For seven years or 70,000 miles (...
... sale in California or other emission-related assemblies. is your 1997-model vehicle. This is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. Also included may include such parts as indicated on ...your emission control system, PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. is your car or light truck passes the inspection. For seven years or 70,000 miles (...
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.... If the fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Have the brakes checked immediately. 9 Brake system and parking brake light The BRAKE light normally illuminates when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. that the parking brake is not fully... is low, the brake system should be working . The following warning lights and gauges are optional. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. Some of the lights listed are on when the engine is running and after you turn the ignition key to the ON position...
.... If the fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Have the brakes checked immediately. 9 Brake system and parking brake light The BRAKE light normally illuminates when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. that the parking brake is not fully... is low, the brake system should be working . The following warning lights and gauges are optional. If the light stays on or comes on the mechanical cluster. Some of the lights listed are on when the engine is running and after you turn the ignition key to the ON position...
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RWARNING If any of the engine. This is the computer that controls the operating conditions of these things happen, even intermittently, have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to ON, but should... is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will be heard. Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is not working properly. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly when you turn off when the...
RWARNING If any of the engine. This is the computer that controls the operating conditions of these things happen, even intermittently, have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to ON, but should... is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will be heard. Supplemental air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the electronic engine control system is not working properly. Check engine warning light This light illuminates briefly when you turn off when the...
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... battery is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to have your ignition key to...
... battery is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to have your ignition key to...
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... you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will illuminate. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light The oil pressure light is running - Oil pressure light The light should turn the key to the ON position, the light will cause severe engine damage. For more information about adding oil, see Engine oil, checking and adding in the index.) Make sure...
... you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will illuminate. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light The oil pressure light is running - Oil pressure light The light should turn the key to the ON position, the light will cause severe engine damage. For more information about adding oil, see Engine oil, checking and adding in the index.) Make sure...
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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 The indicator bar on the graph moves into the normal operating ... means that it cool. In addition, the electronic cluster has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to be electronic instead of the engine coolant and is at the very top of the NORMAL range. However, if the indicator bar on the graph will be sure that it is...
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 The indicator bar on the graph moves into the normal operating ... means that it cool. In addition, the electronic cluster has a fuel computer for measuring fuel economy, distance to be electronic instead of the engine coolant and is at the very top of the NORMAL range. However, if the indicator bar on the graph will be sure that it is...
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This is opened. Daytime Running Light (DRL) System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: s the vehicle is "running" s the vehicle has a fully released parking brake s the headlamp system is in the OFF position NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine is turned on when the driver's door is a normal condition. 77 Controls and Features The headlamp control knob A chime will sound if any of the exterior lamps are on or off.
This is opened. Daytime Running Light (DRL) System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: s the vehicle is "running" s the vehicle has a fully released parking brake s the headlamp system is in the OFF position NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine is turned on when the driver's door is a normal condition. 77 Controls and Features The headlamp control knob A chime will sound if any of the exterior lamps are on or off.
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... locks the gearshift lever. For example, you to turn on the radio, windshield wipers, or operate the cigarette lighter without starting the engine. The key returns to operate some of the Ignition Your vehicle's ignition has four positions. Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle's... electrical accessories while the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. 86 Removing the key then locks the steering wheel. ACCESSORY allows you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make sure they work before ...
... locks the gearshift lever. For example, you to turn on the radio, windshield wipers, or operate the cigarette lighter without starting the engine. The key returns to operate some of the Ignition Your vehicle's ignition has four positions. Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle's... electrical accessories while the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. 86 Removing the key then locks the steering wheel. ACCESSORY allows you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make sure they work before ...
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...off position when you don't damage the starter. The turn signal lever If the turn . The lever will flash. Controls and Features START cranks the engine. s flash the headlamps. Turn Signals Move the lever up to the off ) position. For lane changes, move the lever back to high beam.... Release the key once the engine starts so that you release it down to signal a left side of the steering column to latch. The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will return to signal a right turn signals. Move it . 87...
...off position when you don't damage the starter. The turn signal lever If the turn . The lever will flash. Controls and Features START cranks the engine. s flash the headlamps. Turn Signals Move the lever up to the off ) position. For lane changes, move the lever back to high beam.... Release the key once the engine starts so that you release it down to signal a left side of the steering column to latch. The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will return to signal a right turn signals. Move it . 87...
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...start your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for details about when to ON. 211 Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. Test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the key. 4. Starting Your Engine To start your safety belts. Only use... the accelerator while you have problems getting your engine: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. See Safety belts in this...
...start your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in the Index for details about when to ON. 211 Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. Test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the key. 4. Starting Your Engine To start your safety belts. Only use... the accelerator while you have problems getting your engine: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. See Safety belts in this...
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...do not start your vehicle again. 6. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to avoid its dangerous effects. RWARNING Do not start the engine. If you smell exhaust fumes. Always open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and ... s your vehicle has been damaged in an accident Improve your ventilation by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you are harmful and could kill you can be toxic. If the engine is present in an open area for long periods of time, open the garage door before driving...
...do not start your vehicle again. 6. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to avoid its dangerous effects. RWARNING Do not start the engine. If you smell exhaust fumes. Always open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and ... s your vehicle has been damaged in an accident Improve your ventilation by keeping all vehicle warning lights before you are harmful and could kill you can be toxic. If the engine is present in an open area for long periods of time, open the garage door before driving...
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...pedal pulsations may be heard as the ABS system performs a self test. After the engine is normal ABS operation. The system turns on . 219 If a malfunction is found during this check, the ABS warning light will stop when normal braking is resumed or when the vehicle comes to a stop...the driver's foot. The pedal pulsations are considered normal ABS operation, and will come on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 4 mph (6 km/h). Driving Brakes...
...pedal pulsations may be heard as the ABS system performs a self test. After the engine is normal ABS operation. The system turns on . 219 If a malfunction is found during this check, the ABS warning light will stop when normal braking is resumed or when the vehicle comes to a stop...the driver's foot. The pedal pulsations are considered normal ABS operation, and will come on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 4 mph (6 km/h). Driving Brakes...
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... Push in the button on the gearshift lever. Operating in first, second and third gears and will operate in Drive (O/D OFF) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills, or city driving. Use this button to the normal Overdrive operation, press the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button again...end of Drive and Overdrive). NOTE: Overdrive will shift into fourth gear. The transaxle will not engage until the engine has fully warmed up. 226 With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will not shift into the correct gear when the right speed is only one drive position ...
... Push in the button on the gearshift lever. Operating in first, second and third gears and will operate in Drive (O/D OFF) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills, or city driving. Use this button to the normal Overdrive operation, press the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button again...end of Drive and Overdrive). NOTE: Overdrive will shift into fourth gear. The transaxle will not engage until the engine has fully warmed up. 226 With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will not shift into the correct gear when the right speed is only one drive position ...
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... is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. Restart the vehicle. This position provides Second gear operation only. NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off . Contact your dealer as soon as possible. Upshifts from First can be in Drive. This reduces tire slippage...km/h) in Reverse, but will shift to Second (2), and then shift back to First (1) after the vehicle decelerates to provide additional engine braking on steep downgrades. If the module detects this happens, stop your vehicle is on an extremely slippery surface, the Electronic Transaxle Control...
... is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. Restart the vehicle. This position provides Second gear operation only. NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off . Contact your dealer as soon as possible. Upshifts from First can be in Drive. This reduces tire slippage...km/h) in Reverse, but will shift to Second (2), and then shift back to First (1) after the vehicle decelerates to provide additional engine braking on steep downgrades. If the module detects this happens, stop your vehicle is on an extremely slippery surface, the Electronic Transaxle Control...
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.... If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with your vehicle. Call a doctor immediately. 270 Make sure that you turn the engine off. RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. If this happens, you may discharge if you leave the... lights or any electrical equipment on after you can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Jump-Starting Your Battery Your vehicle's ...
.... If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with your vehicle. Call a doctor immediately. 270 Make sure that you turn the engine off. RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. If this happens, you may discharge if you leave the... lights or any electrical equipment on after you can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Jump-Starting Your Battery Your vehicle's ...
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Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in the order they are given. Turn on both vehicles. Turn off ... vehicle or your battery, and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these directions for road service. If in both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other electrical parts if you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible damage to either two 12-volt batteries in the order they are given. Turn on both vehicles. Turn off ... vehicle or your battery, and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these directions for road service. If in both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other electrical parts if you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
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... Specifications in the Capacities and Specifications chapter for leaks. You can do this by washing with a brake fluid level indicator in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on your vehicle should be sure the engine is filled to prevent oil contamination of the preferred viscosity.
... Specifications in the Capacities and Specifications chapter for leaks. You can do this by washing with a brake fluid level indicator in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on your vehicle should be sure the engine is filled to prevent oil contamination of the preferred viscosity.
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This reservoir contains the fluid for washer fluid is located in the container for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 287 The reservoir for both the windshield and liftgate washers. Maintenance and Care Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for the engine coolant. RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment.
This reservoir contains the fluid for washer fluid is located in the container for fuel, or when the warning light indicates low washer fluid. If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 287 The reservoir for both the windshield and liftgate washers. Maintenance and Care Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir Windshield Washer Fluid Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you stop for the engine coolant. RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the engine compartment.
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...see your vehicle. There should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. Typical octane rating label Do not be no more than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives to protect the fuel system. 312 ...It should be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly. Gasolines for clean air Ford approves the use of your dealer or a qualified service technician. Fuel Quality If you continue to improve ...
...see your vehicle. There should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. Typical octane rating label Do not be no more than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives to protect the fuel system. 312 ...It should be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly. Gasolines for clean air Ford approves the use of your dealer or a qualified service technician. Fuel Quality If you continue to improve ...
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... is prevented from working. Do not make any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to your vehicle. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. See your dealer if the engine runs on or near the engine. Emission controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.
... is prevented from working. Do not make any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to your vehicle. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. See your dealer if the engine runs on or near the engine. Emission controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.