Owner's Manual
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Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the warning label may release, and the orange portion of personal injury. 61 If this occurs, the safety belt and buckle must be replaced. In the event of a collision, the sew pattern may become visible. Seating and safety restraints The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger inboard buckle location covers an energy absorbing sew pattern on the safety belt.
Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of the warning label may release, and the orange portion of personal injury. 61 If this occurs, the safety belt and buckle must be replaced. In the event of a collision, the sew pattern may become visible. Seating and safety restraints The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the passenger inboard buckle location covers an energy absorbing sew pattern on the safety belt.
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... collision. You and your passenger must wear your safety belts in order for the air bag system to the ON position, the air bag system performs a self-check of impact sensors, a diagnostic module, and a backup power supply. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME When you turn the ignition key to...
... collision. You and your passenger must wear your safety belts in order for the air bag system to the ON position, the air bag system performs a self-check of impact sensors, a diagnostic module, and a backup power supply. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME When you turn the ignition key to...
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... in your vehicle to attach the anchor hardware, if required. However, attachment holes (at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Ford recommends using child safety seats with child safety seats. Additional kits can be obtained at each rear seating position) have...a child safety seat with Canadian child safety seats. The tether anchor may not perform properly if the wrong mounting location is used. Attachment holes (at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Seating and safety restraints Tether anchor hardware (Canadian vehicles only) All vehicles...
... in your vehicle to attach the anchor hardware, if required. However, attachment holes (at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Ford recommends using child safety seats with child safety seats. Additional kits can be obtained at each rear seating position) have...a child safety seat with Canadian child safety seats. The tether anchor may not perform properly if the wrong mounting location is used. Attachment holes (at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Seating and safety restraints Tether anchor hardware (Canadian vehicles only) All vehicles...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
.... Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Apply ABS brakes steadily. The brake system will adjust automatically as snow or gravel. Utilize these strategies for maximum braking performance: • If driving down . Even with loose surfaces such as the brake pads or linings wear down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear...
.... Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Apply ABS brakes steadily. The brake system will adjust automatically as snow or gravel. Utilize these strategies for maximum braking performance: • If driving down . Even with loose surfaces such as the brake pads or linings wear down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
Page 100
... be ignored when The you are: • downshifting • driving on steep hills • using the engine to shift for a difficult acceleration To maximize gearshift performance: 100 light can be harmed if the transaxle is not shifted when the light illuminates, but the vehicle will use more power for the best...
... be ignored when The you are: • downshifting • driving on steep hills • using the engine to shift for a difficult acceleration To maximize gearshift performance: 100 light can be harmed if the transaxle is not shifted when the light illuminates, but the vehicle will use more power for the best...
Owner's Manual
Page 124
... provide you with a Service Guide that do -it-yourself items in your vehicle. However when servicing is required, Ford's goal is to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for easy location. • Often, parts (such as possible.
... provide you with a Service Guide that do -it-yourself items in your vehicle. However when servicing is required, Ford's goal is to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for easy location. • Often, parts (such as possible.
Owner's Manual
Page 148
... and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to give its customers the following tire information: Treadwear The treadwear grade is heard. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation (DOT) requires Ford to remove it into the service position. 2. Turn the blade at an angle...
... and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to give its customers the following tire information: Treadwear The treadwear grade is heard. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation (DOT) requires Ford to remove it into the service position. 2. Turn the blade at an angle...
Owner's Manual
Page 149
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.... not include cornering (turning) traction. they represent the tire's ability to degenerate and reduce tire life. Sustained high temperature can lead to the generation of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades A and B represent higher levels of heat and its ability to lowest, are A (the highest), B, and C; Temperature A...
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.... not include cornering (turning) traction. they represent the tire's ability to degenerate and reduce tire life. Sustained high temperature can lead to the generation of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades A and B represent higher levels of heat and its ability to lowest, are A (the highest), B, and C; Temperature A...
Owner's Manual
Page 155
The damage may not be covered by your engine will perform adequately on other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices and systems may not be operated on California reformulated gasolines. Additionally, vehicles certified to California emission standards (indicated on the ...
The damage may not be covered by your engine will perform adequately on other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices and systems may not be operated on California reformulated gasolines. Additionally, vehicles certified to California emission standards (indicated on the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
... recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any aftermarket products to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines, that optimize the performance of 86 or even less. Do not be necessary to use a high-quality fuel. We recommend the use regular gasoline with octane ratings of your...
... recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any aftermarket products to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines, that optimize the performance of 86 or even less. Do not be necessary to use a high-quality fuel. We recommend the use regular gasoline with octane ratings of your...
Owner's Manual
Page 157
... the ignition while your vehicle's emission control system, see the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on your vehicle is in motion. • Have maintenance performed according to the intervals in the instrument cluster and remain lit • strange odors 157 If you notice one or more of 10% ethanol or...
... the ignition while your vehicle's emission control system, see the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on your vehicle is in motion. • Have maintenance performed according to the intervals in the instrument cluster and remain lit • strange odors 157 If you notice one or more of 10% ethanol or...
Owner's Manual
Page 161
... assembly includes the headlamp and the turn signal/parking lamp assemblies Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. Handle a halogen bulb carefully and keep out of time, contaminants may be replaced immediately with new ones. Maintenance and care • hazard flasher The overview...
... assembly includes the headlamp and the turn signal/parking lamp assemblies Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. Handle a halogen bulb carefully and keep out of time, contaminants may be replaced immediately with new ones. Maintenance and care • hazard flasher The overview...
Owner's Manual
Page 173
... slope of the surface is accurately known and does not differ by more than 30.5 mm (1.2 in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction by performing the following steps. Maintenance and care Function Anti-theft LED Number of bulbs 1 LED Trade number See your dealer to -rear direction. Each headlamp may...
... slope of the surface is accurately known and does not differ by more than 30.5 mm (1.2 in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction by performing the following steps. Maintenance and care Function Anti-theft LED Number of bulbs 1 LED Trade number See your dealer to -rear direction. Each headlamp may...
Owner's Manual
Page 180
... / empty torque converter Radiator filler cap Engine coolant ¼ automatic transaxle ¼ manual transaxle LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name Brake master cylinder Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid CV Joint Grease - High Temperature Silicone Lubricant (tube) (aerosol) Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid 2.0 liter SPI engine 3.8 L (4.0 qt) / 3.3 L (3.5 qt) 3.35...
... / empty torque converter Radiator filler cap Engine coolant ¼ automatic transaxle ¼ manual transaxle LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name Brake master cylinder Ford High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid CV Joint Grease - High Temperature Silicone Lubricant (tube) (aerosol) Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid 2.0 liter SPI engine 3.8 L (4.0 qt) / 3.3 L (3.5 qt) 3.35...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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... dealership. In most cases, your concern will be tailored to fit your vehicle to any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. Repairs performed outside the United States and Canada are several Ford ESP plans available in your dealer for details.) When you buy Ford ESP,... driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for certain manintenance and wear items). You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. It provides: • protection against repair costs after your vehicle to the selling dealership because they have a vested interest...
... dealership. In most cases, your concern will be tailored to fit your vehicle to any participating Ford Motor Company dealer. Repairs performed outside the United States and Canada are several Ford ESP plans available in your dealer for details.) When you buy Ford ESP,... driving needs, including reimbursement benefits for certain manintenance and wear items). You may purchase Ford ESP from any authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. It provides: • protection against repair costs after your vehicle to the selling dealership because they have a vested interest...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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... Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. What kinds of : • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer 5 Expenses incidental to review commercial vehicles) Complaints involving vehicles in all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the new vehicle limited warranty that have expired at receipt of...
... Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. What kinds of : • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer 5 Expenses incidental to review commercial vehicles) Complaints involving vehicles in all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the new vehicle limited warranty that have expired at receipt of...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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...Canada) Super seal undercoating (unavailable in Canada) Super seal fabric protector (unavailable in Canada) Touch-up paint For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should be installed only by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage... Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of mobile communications systems - In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of such equipment. 12 Consult...
...Canada) Super seal undercoating (unavailable in Canada) Super seal fabric protector (unavailable in Canada) Touch-up paint For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in your vehicle should be installed only by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage... Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use of mobile communications systems - In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of such equipment. 12 Consult...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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... take your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. You may, however, take your car or light truck to any remaining warranty coverages. If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you for warranty repairs. The warranty includes: ¬ New Vehicle Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties...
... take your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck. You may, however, take your car or light truck to any remaining warranty coverages. If you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you for warranty repairs. The warranty includes: ¬ New Vehicle Limited Warranty (page 4). ¬ Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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... day it is a panel of this booklet. If you take delivery of the owner. Please follow the procedures outlined in the Service Guide has been performed. 2 The Board is first put into service (for example, as a customer may find that the vehicle maintenance specified in Customer Assistance, on your dealership immediately...
... day it is a panel of this booklet. If you take delivery of the owner. Please follow the procedures outlined in the Service Guide has been performed. 2 The Board is first put into service (for example, as a customer may find that the vehicle maintenance specified in Customer Assistance, on your dealership immediately...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing
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... 5. Federal requirements for Your Vehicle TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY Certain Emissions Parts* EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Emissions Related Parts* 3/36,000 3/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, electronic emissions control units, and onboard...meet the requirements of exhaust pollutant and evaporative emissions that are : • Emissions Defect Warranty • Emissions Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows your warranty coverage under two...
... 5. Federal requirements for Your Vehicle TYPE OF COVERAGE YEARS IN SERVICE/MILES DRIVEN EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY Certain Emissions Parts* EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY Emissions Related Parts* 3/36,000 3/80,000 2/24,000 * Catalytic converters, electronic emissions control units, and onboard...meet the requirements of exhaust pollutant and evaporative emissions that are : • Emissions Defect Warranty • Emissions Performance Warranty Emissions Warranties for emissions warranties QUICK REFERENCE: EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE This chart shows your warranty coverage under two...