Owner's Manual
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Copyright 1998 Ford Motor Company 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 169 212 ... mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Copyright 1998 Ford Motor Company 1 Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 169 212 ... mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Owner's Manual
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Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on Warnings. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of printing. Ford may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to Seating and safety restraints for your vehicle and its equipment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which will follow. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There...
Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on Warnings. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of printing. Ford may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to Seating and safety restraints for your vehicle and its equipment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which will follow. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There...
Owner's Manual
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...illuminate at this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur. If this time, seek service immediately. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position ABS and the engine... the ignition is detected. The TCIL may flash steadily if a malfunction is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your Ford dealer as soon as possible. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position, the engine is off ....
...illuminate at this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur. If this time, seek service immediately. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position ABS and the engine... the ignition is detected. The TCIL may flash steadily if a malfunction is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your Ford dealer as soon as possible. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position, the engine is off ....
Owner's Manual
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For information on , the ignition in the OFF position (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door ... engine oil pressure gauge. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. DOOR AJAR Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will illuminate when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position...
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For information on , the ignition in the OFF position (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door ... engine oil pressure gauge. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. DOOR AJAR Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will illuminate when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position...
Owner's Manual
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... inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats (if equipped). • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield...
... inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats (if equipped). • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield...
Owner's Manual
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This will reduce your windshield from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the front seat that will interfere with the windows open. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your vehicle has ... on top of the vehicle. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your instrument panel, be careful to the back seats (if equipped). • Remove any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the windows closed during hot weather, the...
This will reduce your windshield from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the front seat that will interfere with the windows open. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your vehicle has ... on top of the vehicle. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your instrument panel, be careful to the back seats (if equipped). • Remove any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the windows closed during hot weather, the...
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Mute mode Press the control to access the CD changer magazine. 62 Slide the door to mute the playing media. Controls and features • Use the SEL control to scroll through the text messages. Press SEL in your radio is located behind the driver's seat in order to select TYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE. SEL EJ MUTE CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is turned to the playing media. Press the control again to return to a RDS station, RDS station TYPE, station NAME, or TEXT message will be displayed along with the frequency. When your vehicle.
Mute mode Press the control to access the CD changer magazine. 62 Slide the door to mute the playing media. Controls and features • Use the SEL control to scroll through the text messages. Press SEL in your radio is located behind the driver's seat in order to select TYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE. SEL EJ MUTE CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is turned to the playing media. Press the control again to return to a RDS station, RDS station TYPE, station NAME, or TEXT message will be displayed along with the frequency. When your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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Ensure the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up on the back of the seat to quickly fold the seatback forward. 82 Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up to recline the seat. • Push down the release lever located on the release lever to quickly fold the seatback forward. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and safety restraints SEATING Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward.
Ensure the seat is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up on the back of the seat to quickly fold the seatback forward. 82 Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. • Pull up to recline the seat. • Push down the release lever located on the release lever to quickly fold the seatback forward. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and safety restraints SEATING Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward.
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... people in a collision or sudden stop. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to move the seat forward or rearward. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up to recline ...the seat. • Push the release lever down to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. 83 Make sure that the seat is moving. Press to quickly fold the seatback forward. Always drive and ride with...
... people in a collision or sudden stop. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to move the seat forward or rearward. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is relatched into place. • Pull the seatback handle up to recline ...the seat. • Push the release lever down to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. 83 Make sure that the seat is moving. Press to quickly fold the seatback forward. Always drive and ride with...
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Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle to increase softness. 84 Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Seating and safety restraints Press to raise or lower the rear portion of vehicle to increase firmness.
Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle to increase softness. 84 Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Seating and safety restraints Press to raise or lower the rear portion of vehicle to increase firmness.
Owner's Manual
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... downward on the rear of the lower seat cushion. 2. Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicle seat to release the seatback. 5. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 85 Seating and safety restraints Rear folding bench seat (if equipped) Folding down the rear seats All safety belts should be properly stowed...
... downward on the rear of the lower seat cushion. 2. Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicle seat to release the seatback. 5. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 85 Seating and safety restraints Rear folding bench seat (if equipped) Folding down the rear seats All safety belts should be properly stowed...
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...belt snug and low across the hips. Do not allow people to be properly restrained. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with seats and safety belts. Never let a passenger hold a child on the outside of one buckle and one person. 86 The passenger cannot protect ...the inside or outside shoulder only. Be sure everyone in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to its seating position. To reduce the risk of the vehicle and make sure children sit where they can be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt ...
...belt snug and low across the hips. Do not allow people to be properly restrained. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with seats and safety belts. Never let a passenger hold a child on the outside of one buckle and one person. 86 The passenger cannot protect ...the inside or outside shoulder only. Be sure everyone in a cargo area, inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to its seating position. To reduce the risk of the vehicle and make sure children sit where they can be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt ...
Owner's Manual
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... the shoulder belt. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up by quickly pulling on the belt. 87 The front passenger and rear... seat outboard safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. Seating and safety restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the...
... the shoulder belt. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up by quickly pulling on the belt. 87 The front passenger and rear... seat outboard safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. Seating and safety restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the...
Owner's Manual
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...When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is not available on the driver safety belt. Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode In this chapter. The belt will still retract to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety... Seats for Children later in the shoulder belt. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. •...
...When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is not available on the driver safety belt. Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode In this chapter. The belt will still retract to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety... Seats for Children later in the shoulder belt. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. •...
Owner's Manual
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... height of your shoulder. Pull down . The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. 89 Seating and safety restraints • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. To lower the shoulder...
... height of your shoulder. Pull down . The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. 89 Seating and safety restraints • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. To lower the shoulder...
Owner's Manual
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Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from ). Seating and safety restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the safety belt assembly by the same supplier as the safety ... too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to fasten their safety belts. 90 Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at no cost. Shorten and fasten the belt...
Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from ). Seating and safety restraints Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the safety belt assembly by the same supplier as the safety ... too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to fasten their safety belts. 90 Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at no cost. Shorten and fasten the belt...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition switch is turned indicator chime remain off . Ford recommends that the belts do not need to be inspected after a collision. Seating and safety restraints Conditions of a collision. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if... equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and...
... ignition switch is turned indicator chime remain off . Ford recommends that the belts do not need to be inspected after a collision. Seating and safety restraints Conditions of a collision. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if... equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and...
Owner's Manual
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... an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. 92 Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury from certain upper body... injuries. Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 40 F H 50 80 60 70 100 120 2 80 1 90 100 ...
... an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. 92 Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury from certain upper body... injuries. Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 40 F H 50 80 60 70 100 120 2 80 1 90 100 ...
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... follow these instructions may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 93 Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be properly restrained. Steps you can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.... Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on or over the air bag module. Seating and safety restraints Never place your arm over the air bag module as you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag:...
... follow these instructions may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 93 Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be properly restrained. Steps you can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.... Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on or over the air bag module. Seating and safety restraints Never place your arm over the air bag module as you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag:...
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.... Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with the system. Thus, it is designed to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. Seating and safety restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? While the system is normal to help reduce serious injuries, it means the...
.... Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with the system. Thus, it is designed to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. Seating and safety restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? While the system is normal to help reduce serious injuries, it means the...