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Why Does Battery Light Come On And Off Sometimes

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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

... km (36,000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your wallet for your new car or light truck by Ford Motor Company. 2... Company will : • mount the spare if you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5

... California and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. Eligibility may not be available in all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the warranty dispute • cases currently in litigation • vehicles not used primarily for family, personal or household purposes (except in states where...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11

Accessories Travel equipment Console Console armrest Four seasons base rack Four seasons rack adapters • Bike adapter • Ski adapter (three pair) Heavy-duty battery Multi-sport removeable rack Multi-sport rack adapters • Bike adapter • Ski/snowboard adapter (4 pair) • Ski/snowboard adapter (6 pair) • Watersport adapter Speed ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 1

...you bought a previously owned 1997-model vehicle, you continue to any remaining warranty coverages. You may, however, take your car or light truck to certain medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (page 26). 1 This booklet explains in detail...which applies only to your selling dealer thank you take your 1997-model Ford or Mercury car or light truck.
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 4

...purpose (that vary from state to assume for any time that the car or light truck is shorter. These implied warranties are nor responsible for which it any other rights that the car or... light truck is the only express warranty applicable to the EMISSIONS WARRANTIES described on page 11. 4...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 6

...in the body sheet metal, coverage lasts for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage The New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers certain ...or conditions that occurs. The coverage period for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. During this coverage period, Ford warrants your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Corrosion Coverage begins...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 17

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 26

... defects in design, in assembly or in any particular part, component or system of light truck, and you have not bought this type of the vehicle as designed, built ...-covered vehicles are those having a Gross vehicle Weight Rating of the U.S. caused noise emission to light trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Part 205, Subpart B). Environmental Protection Agency....
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 27

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Audio Guide 1st Printing - Page 6

... USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM Turning the power on / adjusting the volume To turn the audio system on or off the ignition, the audio system will come back on at the preset medium level when the ignition is turned back on. • Turning the knob to the right will increase the volume...
Audio Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

....7, 107.9 Mhz in .02 Mhz steps Not all frequencies are used in a given area. This range can be affected by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights, and thunderstorms. 19 Radio reception factors Three factors primarily affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The listenable range of the average FM station is . The...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 4

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 6

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 7

...the engine is almost empty (approximately 8 liters [2 gallons] remain). The lights will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and ...the engine is turned to ON. Air bag readiness Illuminates when the air bag system requires servicing. Instrumentation Sport cluster lights 60 70 100 80 120 50 E FUEL FILL 1 / 2 40 F 80 140 3 4 5 6 7 8 C H 30...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 8

... brake is activated and the ignition is keyed to fasten your safety belt. Instrumentation Safety belt The safety warning light/chime is a reminder to ON or the brake fluid level is low. In addition, with the parking brake... (if equipped) Illuminates when it is best to shift to the ON position, neither light or chime will illuminate when the engine is sounding, both will turn off , the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 52

.... LO CK U LO N CK IC TR UN K PA N LO CK U LO N CK PA N IC 52 Replacement batteries for the remote entry and/or anti-theft system transmitters can be ordered from your dealer. Your vehicle comes equipped with Part 15 of the transmitters programmed to the remote entry system by inserting the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 64

... gas after air bag sensors detect a severe frontal collision. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME When you turn the ignition key to operate effectively. Gas generators... • air bag module • air bag inflators • available battery power • air bag warning light Following a successful system warning light self-check, the 64 The air bags inflate within the air bags fill...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 65

... protect the child from injury in the rear seat of five beeps, or if the warning light does not illuminate, stays lit, or flashes, the air bag system requires immediate service. Accident statistics suggest that come with any infant or child restraint you might use safety restraints for children in the United...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 143

... 32 °C (90 °F). Do not overfill. 143 Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn skin, eyes, and clothing....come near a battery, always cover your face, protect your eyes, and provide ventilation. Maintenance and care Batteries normally produce explosive gases that can cause personal injury. Lift the battery with a carrier or with your battery The low-maintenance battery...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187

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