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... reimburse 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 becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run out •...Ford Auto Club, contact your wallet for quick reference. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The service is an optional service contract, backed and administered by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). It provides: 2...
... reimburse 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 becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are locked out • bring fuel if you run out •...Ford Auto Club, contact your wallet for quick reference. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The service is an optional service contract, backed and administered by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). It provides: 2...
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... the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. After a case is within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you have the right to make , model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and...
... the case • the year, make an oral presentation before the Board. After a case is within 36 months and 36,000 miles of the warranty start date, you have the right to make , model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and...
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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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... switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition key should not be left in P (Park). 2. 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...
... switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition key should not be left in P (Park). 2. 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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Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle 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. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in the Starting chapter.
Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the left of the driver's seat to start the vehicle 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. To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in the Starting chapter.
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... vehicle is supplied with 2.5 l engines. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is only available with two coded keys. This system is used to start your vehicle. 41 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F UNLEADED FUEL ONLY I0:20 Res LO PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C OFF PNL/FLR...
... vehicle is supplied with 2.5 l engines. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is only available with two coded keys. This system is used to start your vehicle. 41 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F UNLEADED FUEL ONLY I0:20 Res LO PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C OFF PNL/FLR...
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... become lost, you must have been programmed. To program a key, cycle ignition switch from (3) to (3) or (4). Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can be started. The system is maintenance free. The control light illuminates to program additional keys. Repeat the procedure to indicate a successful programming operation. Controls and features Key...
... become lost, you must have been programmed. To program a key, cycle ignition switch from (3) to (3) or (4). Within five seconds of 15 duplicate keys can be started. The system is maintenance free. The control light illuminates to program additional keys. Repeat the procedure to indicate a successful programming operation. Controls and features Key...
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... system controls the 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 Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified servcie technician. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and ...exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. 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 the...
... system controls the 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 Do not park, idle, or drive your dealer or a qualified servcie technician. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and ...exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. 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 the...
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See Guarding against exhaust fumes in fresh air. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 Always open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). Exhaust fumes can be toxic. AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in this chapter for long periods of time, open the garage door before you start the engine. Starting Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in an open area for more instructions. IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in other enclosed areas.
See Guarding against exhaust fumes in fresh air. OFF PANEL A/C MAX A/C PLN/FLR FLOOR FLR DEF DEF 77 Always open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). Exhaust fumes can be toxic. AU TO Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in this chapter for long periods of time, open the garage door before you start the engine. Starting Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in an open area for more instructions. IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in other enclosed areas.
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... could kill you smell exhaust fumes. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of snow, leaves and other debris. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately.
... could kill you smell exhaust fumes. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of snow, leaves and other debris. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. Starting Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately.
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...sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are... use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting the vehicle: 1. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts....
...sure all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are... use the accelerator pedal when you have buckled their proper usage, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting the vehicle: 1. For more information on safety belts and their safety belts....
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Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80
Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80
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Starting 3. 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. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start).
Starting 3. 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. Make sure the following lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to start).
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... engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold that position until the engine starts. If the engine does not start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake 82 Turn the key... about 1/4 of the way down . After idling the engine for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and...
... engine while holding the accelerator pedal down and hold that position until the engine starts. If the engine does not start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. DO NOT crank for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake 82 Turn the key... about 1/4 of the way down . After idling the engine for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and...
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... hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -23°... your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 It is strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
... hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -23°... your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 83 It is strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before starting , warms up the engine faster and allows the heaterdefroster system to respond quickly.
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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 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. Start the engine. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3.
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 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. Start the engine. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3.
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... than overdrive and is selected. Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift handle. The O/D OFF indicator light will extinguish. When starting your vehicle, the transaxle will automatically return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through...
... than overdrive and is selected. Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift handle. The O/D OFF indicator light will extinguish. When starting your vehicle, the transaxle will automatically return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in gears one through...
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... may be made by shifting to the 2 (second) position or to the transaxle first gear designed speed. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on steep downgrades. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically... starts off in the 1 (First) position. Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes the transaxle to downshift through the gears and will not occur while ...
... may be made by shifting to the 2 (second) position or to the transaxle first gear designed speed. Driving • 2 (Second) Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on steep downgrades. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically... starts off in the 1 (First) position. Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes the transaxle to downshift through the gears and will not occur while ...
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... a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: 1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. These actions may reduce the clutch life.... 93 Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the accelerator pedal. Hold down on the clutch pedal. Start the vehicle. 5. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal. 2.
... a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: 1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. These actions may reduce the clutch life.... 93 Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the accelerator pedal. Hold down on the clutch pedal. Start the vehicle. 5. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal. 2.