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...Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your wallet for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. It provides: 2 To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card ...backed by 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 becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run out...
...Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your wallet for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. It provides: 2 To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card ...backed by 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 becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run 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 have the right to make , model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and...
... 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 have the right to make , model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and...
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S. 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 (U. only) Index 125 183 189 190 1 2 4 14 44 76 84 107
S. 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 (U. only) Index 125 183 189 190 1 2 4 14 44 76 84 107
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... CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 10 The following warning and indicator lights will...
... CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 10 The following warning and indicator lights will...
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... the battery unnecessarily. 3. Ignition and all electrical circuits operational. Starter motor activated. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 NORMAL 1 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 100 160 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130...
... the battery unnecessarily. 3. Ignition and all electrical circuits operational. Starter motor activated. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 NORMAL 1 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 100 160 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130...
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Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in orange before closing the luggage compartment. 36 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to open the luggage compartment.
Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in orange before closing the luggage compartment. 36 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to open the luggage compartment.
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... available with two coded keys. This system is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to...
... available with two coded keys. This system is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to...
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... programmed. If successful, the theft warning indicator will glow for security reasons. 1 2 3 4 43 The control light illuminates to program additional keys. Your dealer can be started. Repeat until all chosen keys have your dealer clear and reprogram the code for two seconds, and the vehicle can be coded. The system is...
... programmed. If successful, the theft warning indicator will glow for security reasons. 1 2 3 4 43 The control light illuminates to program additional keys. Your dealer can be started. Repeat until all chosen keys have your dealer clear and reprogram the code for two seconds, and the vehicle can be coded. The system is...
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Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 76 Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified servcie technician. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have ...the vehicle checked by your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can...
Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 76 Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified servcie technician. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have ...the vehicle checked by your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can...
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Starting Do not start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in fresh air. AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in this chapter for long periods of time, open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more instructions. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch).
Starting Do not start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in fresh air. AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in this chapter for long periods of time, open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more instructions. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch).
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... your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you . Have the exhaust and body ventilation system checked whenever: • the vehicle is present in a collision. 78 Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.
... your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you . Have the exhaust and body ventilation system checked whenever: • the vehicle is present in a collision. 78 Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.
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... vehicle: 1. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing ...regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Before starting . For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle ...
... vehicle: 1. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing ...regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. Before starting . For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle ...
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If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
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Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start). Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician. CHECK ENGINE BRAKE • If the driver's safety belt is fastened the warning light does not illuminate. 81 Starting 3.
Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start). Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician. CHECK ENGINE BRAKE • If the driver's safety belt is fastened the warning light does not illuminate. 81 Starting 3.
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... After idling the engine for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and... start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. Vehicles equipped with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down . Turn the key to the start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold...
... After idling the engine for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and... start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. Vehicles equipped with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down . Turn the key to the start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold...
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...be plugged in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems... or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 It is strongly recommended if you live in the night before starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
...be plugged in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems... or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 It is strongly recommended if you live in the night before starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
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Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). 87 Driving TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Start the engine. 2. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose. To operate: 1.
Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). 87 Driving TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Start the engine. 2. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose. To operate: 1.
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Transaxle operates in the instrument cluster. To return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three. When starting your vehicle, the transaxle will automatically return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through ...
Transaxle operates in the instrument cluster. To return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three. When starting your vehicle, the transaxle will automatically return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through ...
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... downshift through the gears and will not occur while the gearshift lever remains in this gear. 92 Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to the transaxle first gear designed speed. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically... starts off in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to D (Drive). Do not go faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in the 1 (First) position. ...
... downshift through the gears and will not occur while the gearshift lever remains in this gear. 92 Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to the transaxle first gear designed speed. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically... starts off in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to D (Drive). Do not go faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in the 1 (First) position. ...
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Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Hold down on the accelerator pedal. ... on the clutch pedal. These actions may reduce the clutch life. 93 Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Start the vehicle. 5. Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on a hill. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal...
Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Hold down on the accelerator pedal. ... on the clutch pedal. These actions may reduce the clutch life. 93 Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Start the vehicle. 5. Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on a hill. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal...