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...36,000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service... a reasonable amount. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your wallet ...
...36,000 miles), whichever comes first To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service... a reasonable amount. Should you need roadside assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it and the only service contract backed by Ford. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your wallet ...
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... presentations may take longer than 30 days to them under state or federal law. Indicate your case NOT qualify for review, a letter of the warranty start date, you a decision letter and a form on which to do so on consumers who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved...
... presentations may take longer than 30 days to them under state or federal law. Indicate your case NOT qualify for review, a letter of the warranty start date, you a decision letter and a form on which to do so on consumers who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved...
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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 Reporting safety defects (U. only) Index 125 183 189 190 1 2 4 14 44 76 84 107 S.
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 Reporting safety defects (U. only) Index 125 183 189 190 1 2 4 14 44 76 84 107 S.
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... CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The following warning and indicator lights will illuminate briefly: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver's safety belt is fastened...
... CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The following warning and indicator lights will illuminate briefly: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver's safety belt is fastened...
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... accessory position. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. Ignition and all electrical circuits operational. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 NORMAL 1 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 100 160 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130...
... accessory position. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. Ignition and all electrical circuits operational. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 NORMAL 1 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 100 160 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130...
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To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in orange before closing the luggage compartment. 36 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to open the luggage compartment. Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter.
To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in orange before closing the luggage compartment. 36 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to open the luggage compartment. Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter.
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It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to start your vehicle. 41 Only these keys can be used .. This system is supplied with 2.5 l engines. Controls and features PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if equipped) The ...
It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used to start your vehicle. 41 Only these keys can be used .. This system is supplied with 2.5 l engines. Controls and features PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if equipped) The ...
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... keys become lost, you must have been programmed. Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can also delete keys already programmed. Your dealer can be started. The control light illuminates to (3) or (4). If successful, the theft warning indicator will glow for security reasons. 1 2 3 4 43 The system is maintenance free. Controls and...
... keys become lost, you must have been programmed. Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can also delete keys already programmed. Your dealer can be started. The control light illuminates to (3) or (4). If successful, the theft warning indicator will glow for security reasons. 1 2 3 4 43 The system is maintenance free. Controls and...
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... engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 76 When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have...
... engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not allow the vehicle to warm the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. 76 When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to idle for more than ten minutes. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have...
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Always open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in other enclosed areas. Starting Do not start the engine. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in this chapter for long periods of time, open area for more instructions. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in fresh air.
Always open the garage door before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in an open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in other enclosed areas. Starting Do not start the engine. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in this chapter for long periods of time, open area for more instructions. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in fresh air.
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If you smell exhaust fumes. Have the exhaust and body ventilation system checked whenever: • the vehicle is present in a collision. 78 Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in exhaust fumes. Do ...
If you smell exhaust fumes. Have the exhaust and body ventilation system checked whenever: • the vehicle is present in a collision. 78 Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in exhaust fumes. Do ...
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...meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting the vehicle: 1. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Before starting . Make sure all Canadian ... and vehicle accessories are off. 79 Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts...
...meets all vehicle occupants have difficulty starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting the vehicle: 1. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Before starting . Make sure all Canadian ... and vehicle accessories are off. 79 Only use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts...
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Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park).
Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park).
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Starting 3. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start). CHECK ENGINE BRAKE • If the driver's safety belt is fastened the warning light does not illuminate. 81 Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Starting 3. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start). CHECK ENGINE BRAKE • If the driver's safety belt is fastened the warning light does not illuminate. 81 Turn the key to the on position (without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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...l engine: If the engine fails to the on (3) position. 1 2 3 4 2. After idling the engine for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake 82 If the engine does not... start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the ...
...l engine: If the engine fails to the on (3) position. 1 2 3 4 2. After idling the engine for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. Starting STARTING THE ENGINE 1. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake 82 If the engine does not... start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the ...
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.... Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. It is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. To prevent electrical shock, do... not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves...
.... Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. It is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. To prevent electrical shock, do... not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves...
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To operate: 1. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). 87 Start the engine. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Driving TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To operate: 1. Putting your vehicle in gear You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). 87 Start the engine. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Driving TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
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... control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will automatically return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three. When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Transaxle operates in the instrument cluster. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and...
... control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will automatically return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three. When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Transaxle operates in the instrument cluster. Driving • D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and...
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... remains in this gear. 92 Do not go faster then 60 km/h (38 mph) in second gear. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to...
... remains in this gear. 92 Do not go faster then 60 km/h (38 mph) in second gear. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to...
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.... 5. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles ...
.... 5. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles ...