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How Do You Tighten The Emergency Brake On A 1998 Ford Zx2
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 123 180 187 188 80 87 104 2 3 17 47
All rights reserved. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company
Elemental Chlorine Free
1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
Ford may reduce the risk of printing. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of driving, vary speeds frequently. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant... a warning. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2 If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for a full explanation.
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... technician in properly servicing your vehicle continues to the ON
LOW FUEL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
7 BRAKE
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+
ABS
Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately eight liters (two gallons) remaining. This system is off. Instrumentation
ZX2 coupe instrument cluster
60 50 40
80 100
70 80
120 140
THEFT
90
160...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...20 10
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON
P ! BRAKE
MPH km/h
ABS
0 0 0 0
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CHECK COOLANT
THEFT
Sport instrument cluster...160
180
3 2 1
4 5
RPMx1000
6 7 8
CHECK COOLANT
110 120
LOW FUEL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
P ! BRAKE
MPH km/h
ABS
0 0 0 0
200
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THEFT
ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges
60 50 40
80 100
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FUEL FILL
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Owner's Manual - Page 71
... stop or collision. 1. Tether anchorage hardware (Sedan/Wagon) Attachment holes (at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in the rear right or rear left seat position... anchor hardware, if required. Seating and safety restraints
Tighten the anchor according to follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions.
71 Be sure to specifications.
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...likely needs service. BRAKE
Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. Normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE warning lamp is ... equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during brake applications and compensating for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. If an ABS fault...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
..., avoid taking any unnecessary risks. The BRAKE warning lamp in an emergency.
P ! The parking brake is not designed to stop . • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is released. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will be used...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
Roadside emergencies
Fuse/Relay Location METER Fuse Amp Rating 10A Description Backup Lamps, Engine Coolant Level Switch, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch Wiper/Washer, Blower Motor Relay Stop Lamps, Brake Pressure Switch Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination Power Moonroof Speed Control Power Windows Cigar Lighter Air Bags...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
..., Headlamps Hazard ABS Main Relay Constant Control Relay Module Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument Cluster Engine Controls Headlamps Headlamps
113 Roadside emergencies
Fuse/Fuse Link Fuse Amp Cartridge Rating Location MAIN 100A* Description
BTN ABS COOLING FAN OBD-II
40A* 60A* 40A* 10A... technicians. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Owner's Manual - Page 115
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set the parking brake. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). Roadside emergencies
• use the wheel for any other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
... counterclockwise.
117 Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is facing outward. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is raised off the ground.
6. Roadside emergencies
4. Turn the handle clockwise until the wheel has been lowered. 8.
Owner's Manual - Page 118
... other electrical components. 118 Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. You could result in the order shown. 10. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in injury or vehicle damage. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you connect your battery to...
Owner's Manual - Page 119
...remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. 5. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other ...do not touch one end of the second lead to protect any unnecessary electrical equipment. 3. Roadside emergencies
2. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery.
1
...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
Roadside emergencies
WRECKER TOWING
If you need to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your ...have. A towing manual is recommended that your roadside assistance center. When calling for all authorized tow truck operators. It is available from Ford Motor Company for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you are a member, your vehicle be towed with a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... as needed at least once each year: • Clean the reservoir cap before removal to meet Ford specifications. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. Refer to fail.
136 This may cause the brakes to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. MAX
MIN
If you use...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
... only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If this size tire may chip the wheels. • Do... as the tires you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If you currently have all weather treads to use tire chains on aluminum wheels....
Owner's Manual - Page 175
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Repeat the above process to the vehicle. Always use strong detergents or soap. After washing, apply the brakes several times to strong sunlight. Never use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. To avoid spots, avoid washing when the hood is still warm...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
If a spark plug needs to line in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1 and 2 have a F suffix. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Application All Capacity Fill to be reinstalled in reservoir
2.0L SOHC engine
Engine coolant
Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles
6.0L (6.3 quarts) 5.0L (5.3 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
... change) Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Transmission fluid Ford Part Application Name Motorcraft 5W30 ZX2 Super Premium Motor Oil Sedan/wagon N/A Motorcraft MERCON ATF...Ford Part Name or Equivalent Brake master High cylinder Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, trunk latch Fluid
Ford Part Number C6AZ-19542-AB
Ford...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
... 87 octane 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on passenger's door panel Pull handle under... the left side of the instrument panel Sedan/wagon-3.8L (4.0 quarts) ZX2-4.25L (4.5 quarts) Automatic transaxle-6.0L (6.3 quarts) Manual transaxle-5.0L (5.3 quarts) Fill to line on ...
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