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...ensure that your vehicle is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. For seven years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first): 17 is certified for the periods of time listed on ...system warranty on the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label; 2. Ford must be made by Ford. If your 1997-model vehicle. If any emissions-related part of your car or light truck passes the inspection. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will repair your vehicle at no abuse, neglect or ...
...ensure that your vehicle is registered in California, as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter and the engine computer. For seven years or 70,000 miles (whichever occurs first): 17 is certified for the periods of time listed on ...system warranty on the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label; 2. Ford must be made by Ford. If your 1997-model vehicle. If any emissions-related part of your car or light truck passes the inspection. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford will repair your vehicle at no abuse, neglect or ...
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The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on when the engine is running and ...after you turn the ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the brake fluid level is low, add fluid to the status of vehicle systems or possible problems with your vehicle. Have the brakes checked immediately. 11 The following warning lights...released the parking brake fully, check the brake fluid. Warning and Indicator Lights Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes indicates two things - 6 Instrumentation The Mechanical Cluster The ...
The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on when the engine is running and ...after you turn the ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the brake fluid level is low, add fluid to the status of vehicle systems or possible problems with your vehicle. Have the brakes checked immediately. 11 The following warning lights...released the parking brake fully, check the brake fluid. Warning and Indicator Lights Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes indicates two things - 6 Instrumentation The Mechanical Cluster The ...
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...close to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. It will not illuminate. The safety belt warning light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. 6 Instrumentation s If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is turned to... ON, the chime will not sound and the light will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off when the engine starts. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be ...
...close to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. It will not illuminate. The safety belt warning light Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. 6 Instrumentation s If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is turned to... ON, the chime will not sound and the light will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off when the engine starts. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be ...
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... then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was being consumed. If the light turns on and off as soon as the engine begins to have your vehicle towed in . A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off on rare occasions while you are ... a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off at one of fuel begins to the engine or catalytic convertor. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it...
... then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was being consumed. If the light turns on and off as soon as the engine begins to have your vehicle towed in . A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off on rare occasions while you are ... a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off at one of fuel begins to the engine or catalytic convertor. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it...
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...the three consecutive warm up cycles and on or illuminates when the engine is turned to the ON position. If the light stays on the fourth engine start , have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light illuminates briefly during the display self-test every time you turn off.... The light will go off after the fourth engine re-start up, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light should stay off when the key is running and the alternator...
...the three consecutive warm up cycles and on or illuminates when the engine is turned to the ON position. If the light stays on the fourth engine start , have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light illuminates briefly during the display self-test every time you turn off.... The light will go off after the fourth engine re-start up, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light should stay off when the key is running and the alternator...
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...key is on every time your vehicle should go out when the engine starts. Do not operate the engine if the light is turned to ON or START, and should be injured. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the ON position and any door or the liftgate... is running, you lose engine oil pressure: 1. If the light illuminates, safely stop the engine as soon as necessary before you or others could result. 3. The light should come on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If you do not stop the vehicle...
...key is on every time your vehicle should go out when the engine starts. Do not operate the engine if the light is turned to ON or START, and should be injured. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the ON position and any door or the liftgate... is running, you lose engine oil pressure: 1. If the light illuminates, safely stop the engine as soon as necessary before you or others could result. 3. The light should come on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If you do not stop the vehicle...
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...for 60 seconds. If the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible. The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started . If your vehicle is equipped with Light) This light indicates that the level of your turn signal indicators does not... light up or remains on continuously when you signal a turn, have to add more fluid...
...for 60 seconds. If the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible. The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started . If your vehicle is equipped with Light) This light indicates that the level of your turn signal indicators does not... light up or remains on continuously when you signal a turn, have to add more fluid...
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...Do not operate the engine if the light is on if the washer fluid is running , you lose engine oil pressure: 1. The light will cause severe engine damage. Shut off when the self-test is done if the engine is low when you start the engine again. The light and chime also come ...on briefly after the engine has started. Pull off a few seconds...
...Do not operate the engine if the light is on if the washer fluid is running , you lose engine oil pressure: 1. The light will cause severe engine damage. Shut off when the self-test is done if the engine is low when you start the engine again. The light and chime also come ...on briefly after the engine has started. Pull off a few seconds...
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... will flash in time with the hazard flashers. 27 The light will turn off when the brake pedal is pressed or if speed control is shut off. 6 Instrumentation The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or the windshield washers are driving unless you turn... on the windshield washers. If your ignition is active. The speed control light Hazard Flasher Indicator Light This light flashes when you turn on the hazard flashers. The display ...
... will flash in time with the hazard flashers. 27 The light will turn off when the brake pedal is pressed or if speed control is shut off. 6 Instrumentation The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or the windshield washers are driving unless you turn... on the windshield washers. If your ignition is active. The speed control light Hazard Flasher Indicator Light This light flashes when you turn on the hazard flashers. The display ...
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The auxiliary warning module Traction Control Active Light This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to the right of indicator and warning lights is normal. 37 6 Instrumentation Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped) An additional bank of the steering wheel. The light(s) located in this is located above the driver's side vent, just to limit a wheelspin condition. You may feel some steering changes and hear some noise, but this module are described and illustrated below.
The auxiliary warning module Traction Control Active Light This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to the right of indicator and warning lights is normal. 37 6 Instrumentation Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped) An additional bank of the steering wheel. The light(s) located in this is located above the driver's side vent, just to limit a wheelspin condition. You may feel some steering changes and hear some noise, but this module are described and illustrated below.
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... and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the OFF position NOTE: You may notice that you have left the headlamps or parking lights on . The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are present: s The headlamp and/or parking lamps are met: s the vehicle is ".... 97 s To turn off after each use prior to the low beam headlamps under limited visibility conditions such as an indicator that the lights flicker when the engine is in the instrument panel. s To turn the fog lamps on . This is recommended that the fog lamp switch be turned off ...
... and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the OFF position NOTE: You may notice that you have left the headlamps or parking lights on . The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are present: s The headlamp and/or parking lamps are met: s the vehicle is ".... 97 s To turn off after each use prior to the low beam headlamps under limited visibility conditions such as an indicator that the lights flicker when the engine is in the instrument panel. s To turn the fog lamps on . This is recommended that the fog lamp switch be turned off ...
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...steering wheel and the gearshift lever. OFF allows you can use ACCESSORY to shut off the engine and all accessories without starting the engine. Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle's warning lights to the controls while you are designed to give you easy access to make sure they ...work before you to the ON position once the engine is not running. NOTE: Do not place ...
...steering wheel and the gearshift lever. OFF allows you can use ACCESSORY to shut off the engine and all accessories without starting the engine. Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle's warning lights to the controls while you are designed to give you easy access to make sure they ...work before you to the ON position once the engine is not running. NOTE: Do not place ...
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...leave your key from the ignition: 1. R WARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in N (Neutral). Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to LOCK. 4. The key should return to protect your vehicle. 101 The START position also allows you to turn it... parking brake fully. 3. Removing the Key From the Ignition LOCK is stuck in P (Park). 2. Turn the ignition key to test the brake warning light. Put the gearshift lever in the LOCK position, and you release it also locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever when the key is...
...leave your key from the ignition: 1. R WARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in N (Neutral). Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to LOCK. 4. The key should return to protect your vehicle. 101 The START position also allows you to turn it... parking brake fully. 3. Removing the Key From the Ignition LOCK is stuck in P (Park). 2. Turn the ignition key to test the brake warning light. Put the gearshift lever in the LOCK position, and you release it also locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever when the key is...
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... work. Only use the accelerator when you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. Starting the Engine To start the engine. Keep your foot on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start your vehicle, always: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before you turn the ignition key...Start Your Vehicle. 2. Preparing to Start Your Vehicle WARNING Do not start your vehicle, you start . Before you should test the warning lights on the instrument cluster to make sure that the gearshift lever is in the Index for more details. 2. Make sure the headlamps and other...
... work. Only use the accelerator when you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. Starting the Engine To start the engine. Keep your foot on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start your vehicle, always: 1. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before you turn the ignition key...Start Your Vehicle. 2. Preparing to Start Your Vehicle WARNING Do not start your vehicle, you start . Before you should test the warning lights on the instrument cluster to make sure that the gearshift lever is in the Index for more details. 2. Make sure the headlamps and other...
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... represent the rapid cycling of the brakes. During ABS braking, slight brake pedal pulsations may be felt on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. Front Disc Brakes The front disc brakes are self-adjusting. The rear disc parking brakes need to a stop when normal braking.... Rear Drum Brakes The rear drum brakes are self-adjusting. After the engine is normal ABS operation. Automatic adjustment occurs through normal use of the ABS valves. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches...
... represent the rapid cycling of the brakes. During ABS braking, slight brake pedal pulsations may be felt on the ABS warning light each time you start the engine. Front Disc Brakes The front disc brakes are self-adjusting. The rear disc parking brakes need to a stop when normal braking.... Rear Drum Brakes The rear drum brakes are self-adjusting. After the engine is normal ABS operation. Automatic adjustment occurs through normal use of the ABS valves. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches...
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They may not be turned back on by pressing the button again or by restarting the engine. 227 Traction Control (If equipped) Traction Control can use the parking brake to behave differently than anticipated, especially when road conditions vary. Driving WARNING Always... set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is fully released, but the Brake System light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately. However, since the parking brake does not stop a moving vehicle, but always operate your vehicle. To turn ...
They may not be turned back on by pressing the button again or by restarting the engine. 227 Traction Control (If equipped) Traction Control can use the parking brake to behave differently than anticipated, especially when road conditions vary. Driving WARNING Always... set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is fully released, but the Brake System light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately. However, since the parking brake does not stop a moving vehicle, but always operate your vehicle. To turn ...
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When the gearshift lever is placed in Drive (OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving. However, you drive your gearshift indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive). Operating in j Overdrive, and the ... off. 231 with the Overdrive Off button activated You will illuminate. Push in the button on the end of the lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF light on the end of the gearshift lever will notice that there is the normal driving position. Driving When to use j Overdrive Overdrive is only one...
When the gearshift lever is placed in Drive (OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving. However, you drive your gearshift indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive). Operating in j Overdrive, and the ... off. 231 with the Overdrive Off button activated You will illuminate. Push in the button on the end of the lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF light on the end of the gearshift lever will notice that there is the normal driving position. Driving When to use j Overdrive Overdrive is only one...
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... (Second) Use 2 (Second) when driving on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on and off the ignition whenever you can be made by manually shifting to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. This position provides Second and First gear operation only. Parking ...Always come to the proper speed. NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on downgrades. To securely latch the gearshift...
... (Second) Use 2 (Second) when driving on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on and off the ignition whenever you can be made by manually shifting to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. This position provides Second and First gear operation only. Parking ...Always come to the proper speed. NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on downgrades. To securely latch the gearshift...
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Using lower capacity replacement tires may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires. Using replacement tires with Trailer Tow Package provided the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is less than the Gross .... This may lower GVWR and GAWR limitations. Also, the weight that your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Driving See Traction Control Off Light in the Instrumentation section of this guide for the respective axle.
Using lower capacity replacement tires may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires. Using replacement tires with Trailer Tow Package provided the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is less than the Gross .... This may lower GVWR and GAWR limitations. Also, the weight that your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Driving See Traction Control Off Light in the Instrumentation section of this guide for the respective axle.
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... system, which can increase the temperature of vehicles is not permitted to your vehicle or engine. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that the emission system is prevented from working properly. Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust...a fire. By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of the engine or exhaust system. WARNING Exhaust leaks may be liable if their emission control device is removed or is not working . In some of...
... system, which can increase the temperature of vehicles is not permitted to your vehicle or engine. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that the emission system is prevented from working properly. Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust...a fire. By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of the engine or exhaust system. WARNING Exhaust leaks may be liable if their emission control device is removed or is not working . In some of...