Owner's Manual
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...concern being noted and will illuminate when you to cause expensive repairs. The light may become serious enough to a vehicle condition that may illuminate without these or any light remains on after the engine is started, one of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and ...securely tightening the fuel cap. Many lights will not require towing. These temporary malfunctions can alert you ...
...concern being noted and will illuminate when you to cause expensive repairs. The light may become serious enough to a vehicle condition that may illuminate without these or any light remains on after the engine is started, one of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and ...securely tightening the fuel cap. Many lights will not require towing. These temporary malfunctions can alert you ...
Owner's Manual
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...has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). Light is blinking: Engine misfire is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should drive in a ... is off. Refer to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to Brakes in the Driving chapter...
...has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). Light is blinking: Engine misfire is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should drive in a ... is off. Refer to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to Brakes in the Driving chapter...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...shifting may be added. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have your safety belts. If this lamp remains on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to Engine coolant in the coolant reservoir is ..., have the system serviced immediately. Check coolant (if equipped) Illuminates when the coolant level in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrument Cluster Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your...
...shifting may be added. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have your safety belts. If this lamp remains on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to Engine coolant in the coolant reservoir is ..., have the system serviced immediately. Check coolant (if equipped) Illuminates when the coolant level in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Instrument Cluster Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
... unbuckle the safety belt. • This will be repeated. 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off . • Once again, the safety belt warning light will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is currently disabled. 7. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure...
... unbuckle the safety belt. • This will be repeated. 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off . • Once again, the safety belt warning light will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is currently disabled. 7. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure...
Owner's Manual
Page 112
...engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to Starting the engine in while turning to start the engine. When starting a fuel-injected engine..., avoid pressing the accelerator before you have difficulty starting is not running. 3. Extended idling at high engine...engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in the engine...the engine ...Engine starting the engine. Driving ...
...engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to Starting the engine in while turning to start the engine. When starting a fuel-injected engine..., avoid pressing the accelerator before you have difficulty starting is not running. 3. Extended idling at high engine...engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in the engine...the engine ...Engine starting the engine. Driving ...
Owner's Manual
Page 115
... below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 115 Turn the key to START position. 4. Use of an engine block heater is fastened, the light may not illuminate. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your... vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to floor and...
... below -12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 115 Turn the key to START position. 4. Use of an engine block heater is fastened, the light may not illuminate. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your... vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to floor and...
Owner's Manual
Page 117
... hill, shift to drive away. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start the engine and begin to a lower gear. The ABS performs a self-check after you are firmly applied. If you start up,... remains on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is found, the ABS warning light will come on top) during this tendency....
... hill, shift to drive away. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start the engine and begin to a lower gear. The ABS performs a self-check after you are firmly applied. If you start up,... remains on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is found, the ABS warning light will come on top) during this tendency....
Owner's Manual
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...by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly. Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to wear out quickly and ...your vehicle to release the brake. During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you maintain the stability and steerability of your ...
...by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly. Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to wear out quickly and ...your vehicle to release the brake. During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you maintain the stability and steerability of your ...
Owner's Manual
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... dry brakes. Traction or brake capability may be improved by moving your engine. Drying can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the stalk of the wheel rims (for trucks) or the...
... dry brakes. Traction or brake capability may be improved by moving your engine. Drying can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the stalk of the wheel rims (for trucks) or the...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use only in Canada, for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off . After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-...have been activated. 135 ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. For more information and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH...
... vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use only in Canada, for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off . After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-...have been activated. 135 ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. For more information and enrollment, contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH...
Owner's Manual
Page 175
...Therefore, do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is recommended you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your battery has a cover/... use hard water (water with a wire brush. When working near the battery. If the electrolyte level in each cell up engine noises or knock may be experienced. Keep the electrolyte level in the battery is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced.
...Therefore, do not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is recommended you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your battery has a cover/... use hard water (water with a wire brush. When working near the battery. If the electrolyte level in each cell up engine noises or knock may be experienced. Keep the electrolyte level in the battery is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced.
Owner's Manual
Page 185
...necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you are using an aftermarket product in your vehicle. Ask your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Maintenance and Specifications Octane recommendations Your vehicle is not recommended (particularly in the United States) because it knocks heavily under ... We do not recommend the use of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. For Cougar S vehicles, please use of using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to the fuel ...
...necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you are using an aftermarket product in your vehicle. Ask your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Maintenance and Specifications Octane recommendations Your vehicle is not recommended (particularly in the United States) because it knocks heavily under ... We do not recommend the use of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. For Cougar S vehicles, please use of using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to the fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may...be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. •...
.... Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may...be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. •...
Owner's Manual
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...exhaust system, which will enable your vehicle and to its emissions system. Exhaust leaks may vary depending upon the method of engine power, could indicate that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only the... numbers represent the Range of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of operation and conditions. Your fuel economy may result in ...
...exhaust system, which will enable your vehicle and to its emissions system. Exhaust leaks may vary depending upon the method of engine power, could indicate that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only the... numbers represent the Range of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of operation and conditions. Your fuel economy may result in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 190
...steering fluid. Once started, do not turn off the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be a legal requirement to pass an I /M test with the "Check Engine/Service Engine Soon" light on an expressway or highway. • Next, at...its normal operating temperature. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I /M test" condition. The engine must warm up specifications. Information about your "Check Engine/Service Engine Soon" light is on -board diagnostics system is reset to its battery has just been serviced, the on , ...
...steering fluid. Once started, do not turn off the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be a legal requirement to pass an I /M test with the "Check Engine/Service Engine Soon" light on an expressway or highway. • Next, at...its normal operating temperature. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I /M test" condition. The engine must warm up specifications. Information about your "Check Engine/Service Engine Soon" light is on -board diagnostics system is reset to its battery has just been serviced, the on , ...
Owner's Manual
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Accessories Comfort and convenience Cargo liner Cargo net Cargo organizer Dash trim Engine block heater First aid kit Gearshift knob Highway safety kit Remote start Travel equipment Console armrest Daytime running lights (DRL) Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters (bike, ski and snowboard) Fog lamps Speed control Protection and appearance equipment Car...
Accessories Comfort and convenience Cargo liner Cargo net Cargo organizer Dash trim Engine block heater First aid kit Gearshift knob Highway safety kit Remote start Travel equipment Console armrest Daytime running lights (DRL) Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters (bike, ski and snowboard) Fog lamps Speed control Protection and appearance equipment Car...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
......99 Air cleaner filter ...198 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...44 Air filter, cabin ...46 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...177 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...117-118 Anti-theft system ...77 arming the system ...78 disarming ... fluid, specification ...201 Automatic transmission ...120 Axle lubricant specifications ...200 B Battery ...175 acid, treating emergencies ...175 charging system warning light ...12 jumping a disabled battery ...145 maintenance-free ...175 replacement, specifications ...198 servicing ...175 BeltMinder ...89 Brakes ...116 anti-lock...
......99 Air cleaner filter ...198 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...44 Air filter, cabin ...46 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...177 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...117-118 Anti-theft system ...77 arming the system ...78 disarming ... fluid, specification ...201 Automatic transmission ...120 Axle lubricant specifications ...200 B Battery ...175 acid, treating emergencies ...175 charging system warning light ...12 jumping a disabled battery ...145 maintenance-free ...175 replacement, specifications ...198 servicing ...175 BeltMinder ...89 Brakes ...116 anti-lock...
Owner's Manual
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...67 Coolant checking and adding ...177 low coolant light ...12 refill capacities ...181, 199 specifications ...200-201 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...47 Defrost rear window ...46 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...192 engine oil ...172 Doors door ajar warning ...15 ...200 Driving under special conditions through water ...128 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...145 Emission control system ...189 Engine ...201 check engine/service engine soon light ...10 cleaning ...162 coolant ...177 idle speed control ...175 lubrication specifications ...200-201 refill capacities ...199 service ...
...67 Coolant checking and adding ...177 low coolant light ...12 refill capacities ...181, 199 specifications ...200-201 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...47 Defrost rear window ...46 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...192 engine oil ...172 Doors door ajar warning ...15 ...200 Driving under special conditions through water ...128 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...145 Emission control system ...189 Engine ...201 check engine/service engine soon light ...10 cleaning ...162 coolant ...177 idle speed control ...175 lubrication specifications ...200-201 refill capacities ...199 service ...
Owner's Manual
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... to automotive fuels ...182 Fuses ...136-137 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...183 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...186 Gauges ...16 engine coolant temperature gauge ...16 fuel gauge ...17 odometer ...17 speedometer ...17 tachometer ...18 trip odometer ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...129 ...definition ...129 driving with a heavy load ...129 location ...129 H Hazard flashers ...135 Headlamps ...47 aiming ...49 bulb specifications ...51 daytime running lights ...47 flash to pass ...48 high beam ...14, 48 turning on and off ...47 warning chime ...15 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...
... to automotive fuels ...182 Fuses ...136-137 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...183 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...186 Gauges ...16 engine coolant temperature gauge ...16 fuel gauge ...17 odometer ...17 speedometer ...17 tachometer ...18 trip odometer ...18 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...129 ...definition ...129 driving with a heavy load ...129 location ...129 H Hazard flashers ...135 Headlamps ...47 aiming ...49 bulb specifications ...51 daytime running lights ...47 flash to pass ...48 high beam ...14, 48 turning on and off ...47 warning chime ...15 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...
Owner's Manual
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... Keys ...74-76 key in ignition chime ...16 positions of the ignition ...112 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...51 cargo lamps ...48 daytime running light ...47 fog lamps ...47 headlamps ...47 headlamps, flash to pass ...48 instrument panel, dimming ...48 interior lamps ...50 replacing bulbs ...51 Lane change ...and indicator ...10 air bag ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...11, 117 brake ...11 charging system ...12 210 check coolant ...12 check engine ...10 cruise indicator ...13 door ajar ...15 high beam ...14 low fuel ...13 low washer fluid ...15 oil pressure ...12 overdrive off ...
... Keys ...74-76 key in ignition chime ...16 positions of the ignition ...112 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...51 cargo lamps ...48 daytime running light ...47 fog lamps ...47 headlamps ...47 headlamps, flash to pass ...48 instrument panel, dimming ...48 interior lamps ...50 replacing bulbs ...51 Lane change ...and indicator ...10 air bag ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...11, 117 brake ...11 charging system ...12 210 check coolant ...12 check engine ...10 cruise indicator ...13 door ajar ...15 high beam ...14 low fuel ...13 low washer fluid ...15 oil pressure ...12 overdrive off ...