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... snow, are stranded. Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card (found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you are covered (some... 1-800-241-FORD. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it in the glove compartment) and place it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out •...
... snow, are stranded. Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card (found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you are covered (some... 1-800-241-FORD. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it in the glove compartment) and place it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out •...
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... Motor Company • the names (if known) of all available information related to each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you . After a case is within 40 days of receiving the consumer's application form.
... Motor Company • the names (if known) of all available information related to each case within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you . After a case is within 40 days of receiving the consumer's application form.
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Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright
Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 107 142 148 149 77 82 94 2 3 23 57 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright
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..., the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is started, one of fuel. (The engine may be drivable and will usually be malfunctioning. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is first turned to the ON position...
..., the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is started, one of fuel. (The engine may be drivable and will usually be malfunctioning. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is first turned to the ON position...
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... brake is turned to the ON position to remind you to the ON position ! AIR BAG 8 If brake BRAKE warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on , have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on and the engine ABS is off . Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the...
... brake is turned to the ON position to remind you to the ON position ! AIR BAG 8 If brake BRAKE warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on , have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on and the engine ABS is off . Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the...
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Instrumentation Low washer fluid Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to be inspected immediately. 22 P warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to ON and will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then remain ...
Instrumentation Low washer fluid Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to be inspected immediately. 22 P warning lamp does not illuminate at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to ON and will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then remain ...
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... heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will change to the windshield. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will be sent to adjust fan speed as necessary. 28 If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual...
... heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will change to the windshield. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will be sent to adjust fan speed as necessary. 28 If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual...
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is not 5 running. 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. START, cranks the engine. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. Key position when driving. 5. Release the key as soon as the radio to 3 operate while ... STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to the desired position, then release the control. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. Warning lights illuminated.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is not 5 running. 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. START, cranks the engine. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. Key position when driving. 5. Release the key as soon as the radio to 3 operate while ... STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to the desired position, then release the control. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. Warning lights illuminated.
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.... 1 2 3 13 4 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 14 2. Release the COMP side of NW the control until your zone number is shown in the mirror display window. 3. Start the vehicle. 44 Determine which compass zone you are in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. 1. COMP MIRROR Compass calibration...
.... 1 2 3 13 4 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 14 2. Release the COMP side of NW the control until your zone number is shown in the mirror display window. 3. Start the vehicle. 44 Determine which compass zone you are in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. 1. COMP MIRROR Compass calibration...
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... the trunk may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to the START or ACC position. Controls and features 7. Failure to operate the equipment.
... the trunk may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to the START or ACC position. Controls and features 7. Failure to operate the equipment.
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...indicator stays on top of your SecuriLock keys are lost or stolen and you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to RUN or START, the theft indicator will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all your vehicle's transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if: ...of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by the SecuriLock anti-theft system. Spare SecuriLock keys can only be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. • When the ignition is protecting your vehicle. Your ...
...indicator stays on top of your SecuriLock keys are lost or stolen and you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to RUN or START, the theft indicator will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all your vehicle's transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if: ...of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by the SecuriLock anti-theft system. Spare SecuriLock keys can only be started with the two special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. • When the ignition is protecting your vehicle. Your ...
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... the new code. Enter the factory-set code is located: • on the owner's wallet card in sequential order. The factory-set code (keypad will start the vehicle's engine. If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLock key(s) will illuminate when pressed). 2. Wait at least one . KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM...
... the new code. Enter the factory-set code is located: • on the owner's wallet card in sequential order. The factory-set code (keypad will start the vehicle's engine. If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLock key(s) will illuminate when pressed). 2. Wait at least one . KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM...
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... vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Do not start your vehicle in this chapter. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field...other damage. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have difficulty starting is controlled by the ignition system. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting the engine. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before you have the vehicle checked...
... vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Do not start your vehicle in this chapter. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field...other damage. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have difficulty starting is controlled by the ignition system. Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting the engine. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before you have the vehicle checked...
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HOOD BRAKE 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). 5. Make sure the gearshift is set. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their proper usage, refer to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 78 Starting Before starting the vehicle: 1.
HOOD BRAKE 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). 5. Make sure the gearshift is set. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their proper usage, refer to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 78 Starting Before starting the vehicle: 1.
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If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. 79 Starting AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 BRAKE AIR BAG H ...
If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. 79 Starting AIR SUSP TRAC CNTL LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE OD OFF 50 40 60 80 60 70 100 120 80 90 140 160 BRAKE AIR BAG H ...
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...block heater is strongly recommended if you live in two attempts or if the temperature is below . Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. The key will not harm the engine, so the heater can be... the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. For best results, plug the heater in the night before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Turn the key to 4 (ON). 4 3 5 2 1 2. To prevent electrical shock, ...
...block heater is strongly recommended if you live in two attempts or if the temperature is below . Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. The key will not harm the engine, so the heater can be... the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. For best results, plug the heater in the night before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Turn the key to 4 (ON). 4 3 5 2 1 2. To prevent electrical shock, ...
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... exhaust fumes of snow, leaves and other debris. 81 Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is present in exhaust fumes. Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is stopped in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).
... exhaust fumes of snow, leaves and other debris. 81 Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is present in exhaust fumes. Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is stopped in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).
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... the brake. Normal braking is still effective BRAKE unless the BRAKE warning lamp is latched in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. HOOD Always set the parking brake: 1. Parking brake with auto-release Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is required, apply continuous full...
... the brake. Normal braking is still effective BRAKE unless the BRAKE warning lamp is latched in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. HOOD Always set the parking brake: 1. Parking brake with auto-release Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is required, apply continuous full...
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... downward to move the gearshift, it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the automatic gearshift. 87 Driving with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Start the vehicle. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. Apply the parking brake, turn it may be operating properly. If you cannot...
... downward to move the gearshift, it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the automatic gearshift. 87 Driving with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Start the vehicle. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. Apply the parking brake, turn it may be operating properly. If you cannot...
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... brake pedal down , your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Always come to position. N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is securely latched in the instrument cluster. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in this gear. If you move the gearshift lever from position...
... brake pedal down , your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Always come to position. N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is securely latched in the instrument cluster. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in this gear. If you move the gearshift lever from position...