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...assistance will reimburse a reasonable amount. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your wallet for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for quick reference. To obtain information about reimbursement, call 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 and the only service contract backed by Ford. Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name...
...assistance will reimburse a reasonable amount. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your wallet for your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for quick reference. To obtain information about reimbursement, call 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 and the only service contract backed by Ford. Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name...
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... binding on the dealer, in most states, and Ford, but not on consumers who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of the warranty start date, you a decision letter and a form on your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s) • the...
... binding on the dealer, in most states, and Ford, but not on consumers who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of the warranty start date, you a decision letter and a form on your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s) • the...
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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.
... 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.
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... not be left in P (Park). 2. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. Starter motor activated. 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...
... not be left in P (Park). 2. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. Starter motor activated. 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 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. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in the Starting chapter.
Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle 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. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in the Starting chapter.
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.../FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Automatic arming The system is recognized. The armed status is an engine immobilization system. Keys Your vehicle is used to start your vehicle. 41 Controls and features PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if equipped) The Passive Anti-Theft system (PATS) is indicated when the control light flashes...
.../FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Automatic arming The system is recognized. The armed status is an engine immobilization system. Keys Your vehicle is used to start your vehicle. 41 Controls and features PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if equipped) The Passive Anti-Theft system (PATS) is indicated when the control light flashes...
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... additional keys. If keys become lost, you must have been programmed. The system is maintenance free. Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can be started.
... additional keys. If keys become lost, you must have been programmed. The system is maintenance free. Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can be started.
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... idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. 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 engine. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm).
... idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. 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 engine. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Starting Do not start the engine. Always open area for more instructions. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in other enclosed areas. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in fresh air.
Starting Do not start the engine. Always open area for more instructions. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in other enclosed areas. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in fresh air.
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... fumes. Do not drive if you . Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of snow, leaves and other debris. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately.
... fumes. Do not drive if you . Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of snow, leaves and other debris. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately.
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...avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting the vehicle: 1. Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting . For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and ...safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 79 Before starting the engine. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio ...
...avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting the vehicle: 1. Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting . For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and ...safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 79 Before starting the engine. Make sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio ...
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Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park).
Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park).
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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. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly.
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...seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start , continue to start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold that position until ...the engine starts. Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply the brake and release...
...seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start , continue to start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold that position until ...the engine starts. Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply the brake and release...
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Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. To prevent electrical shock, do not ... your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 It is strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves...
Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. To prevent electrical shock, do not ... your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 It is strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves...
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To operate: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Start the engine. 2. 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. 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. Start the engine. 2. 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. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose.
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... return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through three. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 91 When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is selected. The O/D OFF indicator light...
... return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through three. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 91 When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is selected. The O/D OFF indicator light...
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... remains in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on steep downgrades. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically...
... remains in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on steep downgrades. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically...
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Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. 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. These actions may... on a hill. Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle: 1. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal. 2. Start the vehicle. 5. Do not drive with your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the clutch pedal. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse)....
Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. 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. These actions may... on a hill. Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle: 1. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal. 2. Start the vehicle. 5. Do not drive with your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on the clutch pedal. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse)....