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...work before you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's ...electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is started and remains in this position while the ...
...work before you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. Starting Your Cougar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in the ignition ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's ...electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is started and remains in this position while the ...
Owner's Manual
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... days, temperatures in your vehicle. The key should return to LOCK. If the key is still in P (Park). Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is securely latched in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in P (Park). RWARNING Always...set the parking brake fully and make sure that you to move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to ...
... days, temperatures in your vehicle. The key should return to LOCK. If the key is still in P (Park). Release the key once the engine starts so that the gearshift is securely latched in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshift must be in P (Park). RWARNING Always...set the parking brake fully and make sure that you to move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to ...
Owner's Manual
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...Restraints in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Refer to use the accelerator when you start your safety belts. Never sit in the Index for details about when to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 Make sure the headlamps... and other enclosed area. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting . Make sure that they work. Before you start your vehicle started. Only use the accelerator while you and all your passengers buckle your vehicle, you should test the warning...
...Restraints in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Refer to use the accelerator when you start your safety belts. Never sit in the Index for details about when to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 47 Make sure the headlamps... and other enclosed area. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting . Make sure that they work. Before you start your vehicle started. Only use the accelerator while you and all your passengers buckle your vehicle, you should test the warning...
Owner's Manual
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... ON position after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have difficulty in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a ... binding. Wait a few seconds after the engine has started. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Turn the key to Start Your Vehicle at a time. For a cold engine: 4. If the engine does not start your engine. If you do not flood the engine,...
... ON position after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you have difficulty in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at the beginning of this section. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a ... binding. Wait a few seconds after the engine has started. Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Turn the key to Start Your Vehicle at a time. For a cold engine: 4. If the engine does not start your engine. If you do not flood the engine,...
Owner's Manual
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... all the way to the OFF position. Then drive away in this chapter. When you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up . Whenever you from...and put the gearshift lever in the normal manner. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you start the engine, let it . Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Keep your vehicle... move slightly faster than when it does not, have been triggered. If the engine does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. 49 Turn the ignition key ...
... all the way to the OFF position. Then drive away in this chapter. When you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up . Whenever you from...and put the gearshift lever in the normal manner. NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you start the engine, let it . Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Keep your vehicle... move slightly faster than when it does not, have been triggered. If the engine does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. 49 Turn the ignition key ...
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...volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. 50 The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to idle for more than 10 minutes. To turn the heater on, ..., do not allow your vehicle to respond quickly. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. Have the vehicle checked. If you consistently start a fire. Ford recommends that you live in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk...
...volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. 50 The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to idle for more than 10 minutes. To turn the heater on, ..., do not allow your vehicle to respond quickly. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. Have the vehicle checked. If you consistently start a fire. Ford recommends that you live in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk...
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For best results, plug the heater in a closed garage or other enclosed area. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in at night to start your vehicle. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Using the heater for ... Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in this chapter for more than three hours will not damage the engine, so you start your vehicle the following morning. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic.
For best results, plug the heater in a closed garage or other enclosed area. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in at night to start your vehicle. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Using the heater for ... Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in this chapter for more than three hours will not damage the engine, so you start your vehicle the following morning. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic.
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... a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle. The shut-off switch is a device intended to start your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. Have all the passengers get out of the trunk. The fuel pump shut-off switch RWARNING... If you can start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is on the left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service...
... a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle. The shut-off switch is a device intended to start your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. Have all the passengers get out of the trunk. The fuel pump shut-off switch RWARNING... If you can start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is on the left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service...
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...the red reset button down. Pushing Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started by pushing. Check under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 54 If you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Follow the directions under the vehicle again for ...smell fuel, you may have a different mechanical problem. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Turn the ignition key to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check under the vehicle for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. Turn the...
...the red reset button down. Pushing Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started by pushing. Check under If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Start. 54 If you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Follow the directions under the vehicle again for ...smell fuel, you may have a different mechanical problem. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Turn the ignition key to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check under the vehicle for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. Turn the...
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... is low in the master cylinder reservoir. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it comes on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. If the fluid level is not set, it is low, the brake system... should be working properly. It normally goes off shortly after you to START. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service...
... is low in the master cylinder reservoir. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it comes on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition key to possible problems with your vehicle. If the fluid level is not set, it is low, the brake system... should be working properly. It normally goes off shortly after you to START. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service...
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...As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine and restart. The system turns on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your vehicle. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. After the engine... is started and the anti-lock light is a normal part of the self-check feature. At this check the...
...As previously described, the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine and restart. The system turns on the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor for longer than five seconds, you start your vehicle. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. After the engine... is started and the anti-lock light is a normal part of the self-check feature. At this check the...
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... comes on for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 60 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is turned to have the air...
... comes on for 6 seconds when the ignition switch is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 60 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is turned to have the air...
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... persists, damage could occur to "overdrive on the gearshift lever has been pushed. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
... persists, damage could occur to "overdrive on the gearshift lever has been pushed. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
Owner's Manual
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... Light (in the cluster) is turned on briefly when you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on and off when the engine starts. If the light turns on when you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn the ignition to ON or if it means...
... Light (in the cluster) is turned on briefly when you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on and off when the engine starts. If the light turns on when you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn the ignition to ON or if it means...
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... of fuel begins to misfire. If the light does not go off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycle consists of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of a condition which corrects itself . If the light turns on and off ... normal operating temperature. A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on and will turn off . If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on if the fuel ...
... of fuel begins to misfire. If the light does not go off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycle consists of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of a condition which corrects itself . If the light turns on and off ... normal operating temperature. A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on and will turn off . If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on if the fuel ...
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Engine oil pressure gauge If you or others could result. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you start the engine again. Contact your car should be injured. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. If you do not follow ...
Engine oil pressure gauge If you or others could result. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you start the engine again. Contact your car should be injured. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. If you do not follow ...
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... is located in the OFF position. To turn on. You can set the autolamp: 1. Do not put any articles on for up to ON or start your vehicle off . Make sure the headlamp knob is ON, you turn your vehicle. Turn the ignition key to the beginning of the MAX position...
... is located in the OFF position. To turn on. You can set the autolamp: 1. Do not put any articles on for up to ON or start your vehicle off . Make sure the headlamp knob is ON, you turn your vehicle. Turn the ignition key to the beginning of the MAX position...
Owner's Manual
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... entry occurs, the system triggers and will: u flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry System has a PANIC feature that also chirps the vehicle horn and flashes the interior/exterior lamps...
... entry occurs, the system triggers and will: u flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry System has a PANIC feature that also chirps the vehicle horn and flashes the interior/exterior lamps...
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u only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the u the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index. 105 the PANIC button on the Remote Entry transmitter. To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the center of the instrument panel) to flash on and off. start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started.
u only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the u the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in the Index. 105 the PANIC button on the Remote Entry transmitter. To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and a triggered Anti-theft alarm: u only the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing For more information on the PANIC alarm, see Remote Entry System in the center of the instrument panel) to flash on and off. start circuit so that the vehicle can not be started.
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..., the anti-theft system automatically monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. To arm the remaining portion of the system, follow steps 2-4. 2. The alarm indicator light will start flashing to remind you to close all doors. The alarm indicator light will trigger. NOTE: Be sure to arm the system. Open any door. Lock...
..., the anti-theft system automatically monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. To arm the remaining portion of the system, follow steps 2-4. 2. The alarm indicator light will start flashing to remind you to close all doors. The alarm indicator light will trigger. NOTE: Be sure to arm the system. Open any door. Lock...