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..., MI 48086-5120 You may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Box 43360 Detroit, Michigan 48243 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. If you cannot find unleaded fuel. If your vehicle must be initiated, where allowed by law. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle, contact... country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. If the dealership cannot help outside the United States by any damage caused by using improper fuel. Before exporting your dealer or write to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 ...
..., MI 48086-5120 You may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Box 43360 Detroit, Michigan 48243 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. If you cannot find unleaded fuel. If your vehicle must be initiated, where allowed by law. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle, contact... country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. If the dealership cannot help outside the United States by any damage caused by using improper fuel. Before exporting your dealer or write to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 ...
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...many quality products available from high quality materials 9 or Canada, register your local authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In addition, each accessory is available through your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with... Ford Motor Company Export Operations. For best results, use the following or products of equivalent quality: Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford ... its finishes. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your automotive needs;
...many quality products available from high quality materials 9 or Canada, register your local authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In addition, each accessory is available through your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with... Ford Motor Company Export Operations. For best results, use the following or products of equivalent quality: Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford ... its finishes. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your automotive needs;
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... properly installed. When operated, such systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by operating your dealer for specific weight information. • The...systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - Consult your 12
... properly installed. When operated, such systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by operating your dealer for specific weight information. • The...systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may cause the engine to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - Consult your 12
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... pressure Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off . The light also illuminates when engine oil pressure has been lost. If the engine oil level is off . BRAKE 9 If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to Foglamps control in...Controls and features chapter for notes on and the engine is correct and the light stays on . CHECK ENGINE Brake system warning light Extinguishes when the parking brake is turned on use. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. BRAKE Anti-...
... pressure Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off . The light also illuminates when engine oil pressure has been lost. If the engine oil level is off . BRAKE 9 If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to Foglamps control in...Controls and features chapter for notes on and the engine is correct and the light stays on . CHECK ENGINE Brake system warning light Extinguishes when the parking brake is turned on use. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. BRAKE Anti-...
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... 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 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF I0:20 On Res LO PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C OFF PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF Set Acc MI RRORS... Off Coast SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Speed control (if equipped) Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on • Press On. To turn speed control off • Press Off or On • turn speed control...
... 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 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF I0:20 On Res LO PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C OFF PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF Set Acc MI RRORS... Off Coast SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Speed control (if equipped) Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on • Press On. To turn speed control off • Press Off or On • turn speed control...
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...the correct code is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition. This system is only available with two coded keys. Keys Your vehicle is used to start your vehicle. 41 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F UNLEADED FUEL ONLY I0:20 Res LO PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C OFF PNL/FLR... arming The system is recognized. Only these keys can be used .. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is supplied with 2.5 l engines. The armed status is an engine immobilization system. Controls and features PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if...
...the correct code is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition. This system is only available with two coded keys. Keys Your vehicle is used to start your vehicle. 41 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F UNLEADED FUEL ONLY I0:20 Res LO PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C OFF PNL/FLR... arming The system is recognized. Only these keys can be used .. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is supplied with 2.5 l engines. The armed status is an engine immobilization system. Controls and features PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if...
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...system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. The tone pattern will be heard. Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a chime to the Air bag readiness section in the event of these things happen, even intermittently, ...50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 100 160 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 59 Seating and safety restraints Determining if the system is not required. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the...
...system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. The tone pattern will be heard. Routine maintenance of the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a chime to the Air bag readiness section in the event of these things happen, even intermittently, ...50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 100 160 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 59 Seating and safety restraints Determining if the system is not required. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the...
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.... Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 79 Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting the 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 safety belts and their safety belts. This system meets...
.... Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 79 Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting the 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 safety belts and their safety belts. This system meets...
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... the heater 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 starting the vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in a region where temperatures reach...
... the heater 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 starting the vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in a region where temperatures reach...
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... requires additional power for climbing hills. To return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is selected. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is useful when driving through three. Transaxle operates in the instrument cluster.
... requires additional power for climbing hills. To return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is selected. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is useful when driving through three. Transaxle operates in the instrument cluster.
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... 2 (second) position 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 provide additional braking on steep downgrades. Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes the transaxle to downshift through the gears... will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to D (Drive). Do not go faster then 60 km/h (38 mph) in second gear. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide maximum...
... 2 (second) position 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 provide additional braking on steep downgrades. Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes the transaxle to downshift through the gears... will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to D (Drive). Do not go faster then 60 km/h (38 mph) in second gear. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide maximum...
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... transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the accelerator pedal. Hold down on the clutch pedal. Start the vehicle. 5. Do not drive with... a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. These actions may reduce the clutch life. ...
... transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the accelerator pedal. Hold down on the clutch pedal. Start the vehicle. 5. Do not drive with... a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. These actions may reduce the clutch life. ...
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...(2000 ft) 300 m (1000 ft) 0 -9% -6% -3% Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 98 Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they might lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. (Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than... the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.) In high altitudes, engines will lose power at a rate of 3% power per 300 m (1 000 ft) increase in GVW and GCW is recommended for trucks. A reduction ...
...(2000 ft) 300 m (1000 ft) 0 -9% -6% -3% Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 98 Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they might lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. (Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than... the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.) In high altitudes, engines will lose power at a rate of 3% power per 300 m (1 000 ft) increase in GVW and GCW is recommended for trucks. A reduction ...
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... additional loads on your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to tow. For your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to use the proper equipment while towing. 100 Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer... trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs). feet) or less frontal area. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer.
... additional loads on your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to tow. For your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to use the proper equipment while towing. 100 Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer... trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs). feet) or less frontal area. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer.
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See your vehicle. Auxiliary coolers are recommended for towing a trailer and make sure that it is properly attached to tow Use the proper equipment for the power steering system and automatic transaxle system if you require assistance. Preparing to your dealer or a reliable... load of control, and personal injury. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of your vehicle in this chapter. Driving Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on : •...
See your vehicle. Auxiliary coolers are recommended for towing a trailer and make sure that it is properly attached to tow Use the proper equipment for the power steering system and automatic transaxle system if you require assistance. Preparing to your dealer or a reliable... load of control, and personal injury. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of your vehicle in this chapter. Driving Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on : •...
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... gradually. 105 If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. • Avoid driving excessively in hilly terrain or on long, steep grades. If driving with an automatic transaxle: • Use D (Drive) or a low gear rather than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000...
... gradually. 105 If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. • Avoid driving excessively in hilly terrain or on long, steep grades. If driving with an automatic transaxle: • Use D (Drive) or a low gear rather than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000...
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Driving FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance, • excessive speed, • rapid acceleration, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories, • underinflated tires, • heavy loads, • aftermarked add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 106
Driving FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance, • excessive speed, • rapid acceleration, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories, • underinflated tires, • heavy loads, • aftermarked add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 106
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The hazard lights can start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to activate. Roadside emergencies HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL Use only in an emergency to switch off. Depress again to warn traffic of the driver's side door. 107 The switch is off. Depress to stop ...the electric fuel pump when your vehicle. On Res Set Acc Off Coast FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks, but does not start or does not start your vehicle has been involved in front of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. Once the shut...
The hazard lights can start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to activate. Roadside emergencies HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL Use only in an emergency to switch off. Depress again to warn traffic of the driver's side door. 107 The switch is off. Depress to stop ...the electric fuel pump when your vehicle. On Res Set Acc Off Coast FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks, but does not start or does not start your vehicle has been involved in front of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. Once the shut...
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...use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside its specified function and vehicle location. For more information refer to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Be sure to Adding engine coolant in the reservoir at least once a month. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; If the engine... coolant has not been checked for engine coolant. If this chapter. Do not put ...
...use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside its specified function and vehicle location. For more information refer to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. Be sure to Adding engine coolant in the reservoir at least once a month. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; If the engine... coolant has not been checked for engine coolant. If this chapter. Do not put ...
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... ...185 manual, operation ...93 Transmitter (see Remote entry) Trip odometer ...13 Trunk (see Luggage compartment) remote release lever ...36 using the remote entry system .39 Turn signal indicator lights ...6 lever ...27 U Used engine oil, disposal ...134 Variable interval wipers ...28 Vehicle care ...176 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...188 Vehicle Emission Control Information(VECI...
... ...185 manual, operation ...93 Transmitter (see Remote entry) Trip odometer ...13 Trunk (see Luggage compartment) remote release lever ...36 using the remote entry system .39 Turn signal indicator lights ...6 lever ...27 U Used engine oil, disposal ...134 Variable interval wipers ...28 Vehicle care ...176 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...188 Vehicle Emission Control Information(VECI...