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Important Safety Belt Information

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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada
the law requires their use.

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Safety belts provide best restraint when:

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the seatback is upright

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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)

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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips

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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest

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the knees are straight forward

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To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning
light may come on and a chime may sound. See Safety Belt
Warning Light and Chime in the Instrumentation chapter.

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Summary of Contents for 1997 Mystique

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Page 4: ...res 47 Seating and Safety Restraints 83 Starting 117 Driving 123 Roadside Emergencies 147 Maintenance and Care 173 Capacities and Specifications 225 Reporting Safety Defects 231 Customer Assistance 233 Accessories 243 Quick Index 253 Index 263 Service Station Information 284 996 ...

Page 5: ... be done with you in mind providing better products and services than our competition Continuous improvement is essential to our success We must strive for excellence in everything we do in our products in their safety and value and in our services our human relations our competitiveness and our profitability Employee involvement is our way of life We are a team We must treat one another with trus...

Page 6: ...ring obligation As you read through your owner guide carefully read all Warnings because they tell you how to avoid endangering yourself your passengers and other people NOTES and WARNINGS NOTES give you additional information about the subject matter you are referencing WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal inju...

Page 7: ...ications P O Box 1580 Station B Mississauga Ontario L4Y 4G3 Your Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services performed About the Warranties Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties Basic Vehicle Warranty ...

Page 8: ... coverage for certain maintenance and wear items You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford Motor Company dealer There are several Ford ESP plans available in various time and mileage combinations Each plan can be tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement benefits for towing and rental In Hawaii rules vary See your dealer for details When you buy Ford ESP you receiv...

Page 9: ...n stops Because your vehicle has new brake linings you should take these steps Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to stop Begin braking well in advance Apply the brakes gradually The break in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles 160 km of city driving or 1 000 miles 1 600 km of highway driving Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends See Engine oil reco...

Page 10: ... that are described in this chapter Some items shown may not be on all vehicles The main controls for the climate control system clock and radio are on the instrument panel NOTE Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss shine of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided The dull finish in this area is to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection 996 ...

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Page 12: ...Instrumentation In your vehicle the warning lights and gauges are grouped together on the instrument panel We call this grouping a cluster Your vehicle has a sport cluster 996 ...

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Page 14: ... and chime remind you to fasten your safety belt The following conditions will take place If the driver s safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is turned to the ON position the light will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds If the driver s safety belt is buckled while the light is on or the chime is sounding both the light and the chime will turn off If th...

Page 15: ...ight comes on when the parking brake is set or if it is not set it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you release the parking brake If the light stays on after you have fully released the parking brake have the hydraulic brake system serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician RWARNING The BRAKE l...

Page 16: ...uminates when the engine is running have the electrical system checked as soon as possible Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates the engine s oil pressure not the oil level However if your engine s oil level is low it could affect the oil pressure The light will come on briefly when you turn your key to the START and ON position The light should stay off when the engine is running...

Page 17: ...should be on level ground 4 If the level is low add only as much oil as necessary to bring it to the full level before you start the engine again Do not overfill Do not operate the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level Contact your nearest dealer for further service actions High Beam Light This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the light...

Page 18: ...strument cluster When you turn the ignition key to ON this light will illuminate for approximately six 6 seconds and then turn off This indicates that the system is operating normally NOTE Maintenance of the air bag system is not required A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following the readiness light will either flash or stay lit or it will not light or a group of five ...

Page 19: ...re than three 3 seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position or does not come on when the T C OFF button is pressed have the traction control system checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine s Emission Control System requires service It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the e...

Page 20: ...tton on the shifter will return the vehicle to overdrive on mode The transaxle will be in the overdrive on mode when the vehicle is started even if the O D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity Turn Signal Indicator Lights The t...

Page 21: ...nd Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant not the coolant level If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture the gauge indication will not be accurate The pointer moves from the white mark into the NORMAL band as the engine coolant warms up It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the NORMAL band under normal driving conditio...

Page 22: ... could be injured If the coolant continues to overheat have the coolant system serviced as soon as possible Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles kilometers per hour your vehicle is moving Odometer The odometer tells you the total number of miles kilometers your vehicle has been driven Trip Odometer The trip odometer tells you how many miles kilometers your vehicle has been driven s...

Page 23: ...ke warning light is also lit The Anti Lock Brake System has self check capabilities As described above the system turns on the anti lock light each time you start your engine After the engine is started and the anti lock light turns off the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph 8 km h between 12 and 25 mph 20 and 40 km h for vehicles equipped with the traction contr...

Page 24: ... you should add more coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the START position but should turn off when the engine starts If this light stays on check the level of coolant inside the recovery bottle The level may be slightly above the MIN line because the light is an early warning 996 ...

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Page 26: ...button to increase decrease the volume Bars illuminate in the display to show the relative volume level NOTE If the volume level is set above a certain listening level when the ignition switch is turned off when the ignition switch is turned back on the volume will come back to a nominal listening level However if the radio power is turned off the volume will remain in the position it was set at w...

Page 27: ...eleasing either the top a or bottom b half of the SEEK button To change frequencies quickly press and hold down either the top or bottom half of the SEEK button While you are manually tuning the display will show a blinking M Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast frequency whether or not a station is present on that frequency See All About Radio Frequencies in this section Us...

Page 28: ...hese buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations 6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2 1 Select a band then select a frequency 2 Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns That station is now held in memory on that button 3 Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set NOTE If the vehicle s battery is discon...

Page 29: ... the station stored on memory button 1 To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the manually set memory button stations or those stations set using Auto Memory Load simply push the AUTO PRESET button Display will show AUTO then OFF The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band the radio will store the next set of five strong stations Adjusting the tone balance and speaker...

Page 30: ...ound to the left speakers Adjusting speaker fader Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear speakers Push the AUDIO button repeatedly until the display reads FADE Push the top of the VOLUME button to shift the sound to the front speakers and push the bottom s to shift the sound to the rear speakers NOTE Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels ...

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Page 32: ...also used with the CD player Refer to earlier operating instructions on these controls How to insert a disc and begin play Insert one disc label side up into the disc opening When inserted the disc automatically loads into the unit and play starts at the beginning of the first track selection When the disc reaches the end the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the disc and resum...

Page 33: ...n the disc Press the left f side of the AMS control to locate a previous selection or the right e side of the AMS control to locate a later selection How to fast forward or reverse your CD player To quickly search for a particular point in a selection press the right e button to fast forward or the left f button to reverse While either button is pressed the disc goes forward or backward at two dif...

Page 34: ...eature will bring soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent listening level To turn the compression on press the COMPRESS button When on the compression indicator COMP will appear in the display Press the button again to turn off Shuffle The shuffle feature on your CD player allows you to listen to your disc selections in a different order When this feature is activated your CD ...

Page 35: ...omatically reloaded How to eject the disc Push the EJECT button in the upper left corner of your CD player to stop play eject the disc and resume radio or tape operation of your audio system How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc Player carefully read the following precautions Always handle the disc by its edge Never tou...

Page 36: ...empt to disassemble the case Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player The following information is designed to help you recognize typical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as mechanical malfunctions of the disc player A disc is already loaded The disc is inserted with the label surface downward The disc is dusty or defective The player...

Page 37: ...top mode Moisture may have condensed on the lenses within the unit If this occurs remove the disc and wait approximately an hour until the moisture evaporates If the sound skips Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads will cause the sound to skip Skipping will not damage the disc player or scratch the discs 996 ...

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Page 40: ...ars in the display show the relative volume level NOTE If the volume level is set above a certain listening level when the ignition switch is turned off when the ignition switch is turned back on the volume will come back to a nominal listening level However if the radio power is turned off the volume will remain in the position it was set at when radio power was switched off Selecting the AM or F...

Page 41: ...ht a side of the SEEK button to select the next listenable station up the frequency band Press the left b side of the button to select the next listenable station down the frequency band By holding the button down listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired station How to tune radio stations Stereo Cassette Radio Using the AMS function to manually tune your radio Stereo Cassette Ra...

Page 42: ...stenable station for approximately a five second sampling This continues until you press the SCAN button a second time The display flashes AM or FM Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12 FM stations 6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2 Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to t...

Page 43: ...rol allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers Push the AUDIO button repeatedly until the display reads BAL Push the right side of the VOLUME button to shift the sound to the right speakers and push the left s side to shift the sound to the left speakers Adjusting speaker fader Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the front and rear ...

Page 44: ...label It is used only to indicate when the tape mechanism reverses tracks Using the Automatic Music Search AMS Press and hold the AMS button AMS will appear in the display Then push the left h button to rewind to the beginning of the current selection or press the right g button to fast forward to the beginning of the next selection Fast forwarding the tape Push the right g button to fast forward ...

Page 45: ...rd Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent to clean the tape player head after 10 12 hours of play will help maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be used Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight high humidity ...

Page 46: ...erly which might limit reception performance In this case it is not necessary to replace the entire power antenna assembly A replacement mast can be obtained from your dealership for a nominal fee Occasionally the power antenna mast should be wiped clean with mild soap and water or denatured alcohol This prevents debris from accumulating on the mast which can cause excessive wear and decrease the ...

Page 47: ...though 99 0 MHz is not an allowable FM broadcast frequency Important Warranty and Service Information Warranty Your sound system is warranted for three years or 36 000 miles 60 000 kilometers whichever comes first Consult your vehicle warranty booklet for further information Ask your dealer for a copy of this limited warranty Service At Ford we stand behind our audio systems with a comprehensive s...

Page 48: ...on key is turned to the ON position Your heater will heat and or ventilate your vehicle interior depending on the function selector knob position and temperature you select The function selector knob allows you to select heating or ventilation and determine where the air will be directed The temperature control knob setting determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle The cont...

Page 49: ...itioner H Fan speed adjustment The H left control is the fan speed control which controls the volume of air flow Rotate the H control to HI to increase fan speed and increase the amount of air entering the vehicle Four fan speed positions are available and are indicated by LO two single dots and HI beside the H control Air flow selections PANEL Use PANEL to bring outside air through the instrument...

Page 50: ...defrost Rotate the H control to increase the air flow Heating and Air Conditioning System Heating ventilation defrosting and defogging are accomplished in the same way as with the heating only system See Heating Only System With the heating and air conditioning system if the outside temperature is about 50 F 10 C or warmer the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture if you select FLR DEF or V ...

Page 51: ... sound louder which is normal when using MAX A C The air flow will be from the instrument panel registers Comfort tips The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction from your climate control system In humid weather select V DEF before starting your engine This will help to prevent windshield fogging After a few minutes of operation you may select another function To prevent humidit...

Page 52: ...g or thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window The button for the rear window defroster is on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors Clear away any snow that is on the rear window before using the defroster With the engine running push the defroster button After approximately 10 minutes the defroster will tu...

Page 53: ...Lights Turning On the Exterior Lights To turn on your headlamps parking lamps and tail lamps use the knob that is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel The knob for the exterior lights To turn on the parking lamps tail lamps license plate lamps and side marker lamps turn the knob clockwise to the first position To turn on the headlamps parking lamps tail lamps license plate lam...

Page 54: ...e fog lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the headlamps Daytime Running Light System Canadian vehicles only The Daytime Running Light DRL system is designed to turn the high beam headlamps on with a reduced light output and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the instrument panel The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met The veh...

Page 55: ...s and the door courtesy lights come on The instrument panel lights window control lights and door handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned from the OFF position To dim the instrument panel lights use the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel Dimming the instrument panel lights Traction Control System If equipped This button turns the traction con...

Page 56: ...utton 3 To switch between a 12 hour clock and a 24 hour clock press both the hour and minute buttons at the same time Reset the time as above Storage Compartments Your vehicle may have several storage compartments a coin holder on the instrument panel a stowage compartment on the lower left side of the instrument panel The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy acc...

Page 57: ...ot set and the gearshift is moved out of gear your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P Park to move the key to the LOCK position LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn move your steering wheel left or ...

Page 58: ... should return to ON when you release it The START position also allows you to test the brake warning light Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary depending on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle 1 Put the gearshift lever in P Park 2 Set the parking brake fully 3 Rotate the ignition...

Page 59: ... a warning chime sounds RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transaxle or in 1 First manual transaxle RWARNING Do not leave children unreliable adults or pets unattended in your vehicle 996 ...

Page 60: ...s Turn Signals The turn signal lever Move the lever up to signal a right turn Move it down to signal a left turn The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash If the turn signal stays on after you turn move the lever back to the center off position For lane changes move the lever far enough to signal but not to latch The lever will return to the off position when you relea...

Page 61: ...ms pull the lever back to the off position To flash the headlamps pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it The headlamps will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on or off position Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on the windshield wipers the ignition key must be turned to the ON position Using the windshield wiper The windshield wipers can be set on high low speed or i...

Page 62: ... is empty or activate the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously This could damage the washer pump system RWARNING Always warm up the windshield with the defroster before you use the washer fluid In freezing weather the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your windshield wiper blades s...

Page 63: ...a warning to other drivers to be careful when approaching or passing your vehicle Using the hazard flasher switch Horn To sound the horn push the pad in the center of the steering wheel Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly 996 ...

Page 64: ...r to tilt the steering wheel To change the position of the steering wheel pull down the knob on the bottom left hand side of the column to extend the lever Pull the lever toward you unlocking the column Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the position you prefer Push the lever away from you locking the column in position When you release the knob the lever will retract 996 ...

Page 65: ...cally controlled until the vehicle speed is at or above 30 mph 48 km h RWARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved RWARNING Do not shift to N Neutral with the speed control on To Turn Speed Control Off Press the OFF switch To Set a Speed With the speed control on press the Set Accel switch to set and 996 ...

Page 66: ...ifth gear on a downhill grade you may want to shift to 4 Fourth gear to reduce vehicle speed Depressing the clutch pedal cancels speed control therefore speed control must be reset by pressing the SET ACC or RES buttons Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade To Speed Up Hold the Set Accel switch down and the vehicle will speed up without t...

Page 67: ...witch on the dome lamp turns that dome lamp on and off The switches on the dome lamp front lamp shown rear lamp similar Dome lamp delay Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay If you set the switch on the dome lamp to the 12 second delay position the dome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the ignition key is turned to the ON or ...

Page 68: ...equipped You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel or you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle The rocker type switch is used to open and close the moon roof You must press and hold the switch until the desired position is reached At open and closed positions the motor will automatically turn off Release the switch at this time to avoid motor damage 996 ...

Page 69: ... the front portion of the switch The glass panel will move to the closed position and stop To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the glass panel is closed press the front portion of the switch To close from vent position press and hold the rear portion of the switch Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof working pr...

Page 70: ...may seriously hurt themselves Sliding Shade The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut To close the sliding shade pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle The shade automatically opens when the moon roof is opened 996 ...

Page 71: ...open the mirror cover The visor mirror Doors Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors In addition to standard or power locks your vehicle has childproof locks for the rear doors If you set these locks the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle The doors can still be opened from the outside if the doors are unlocked 996 ...

Page 72: ...ard the inside of the door To release the childproof lock open the rear door from the outside Move the lever toward the outside of the door Power Door Locks If equipped If your vehicle has power door locks the controls to lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front door When you close the doors after you set the door locks the doors remain locked If the power mechanism fails the manual door ...

Page 73: ...ows If equipped Each door has a power control that opens and closes the window on that door The driver s door has a master control panel that operates all four windows In order to use your power window controls the ignition switch must be in the ON position 996 ...

Page 74: ...briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of the window switch To stop the window before it opens completely press the switch again The one touch feature only opens the window To close the window you must press and hold the top of the switch Rear window lockout To lock out the rear window switches with the master controls slide the lockout switch to the left To restore individual control slide the...

Page 75: ...justs the mirror on that side of the vehicle Move the control knob in the direction you want to move the mirror The left side mirror control right side similar Dual electric remote control mirrors if equipped The control for adjusting the electric side view mirrors is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 996 ...

Page 76: ... mirror on the right is a convex mirror This mirror gives you a wider view of the lanes on your right and behind you RWARNING The right side view mirror makes objects appear smaller and farther away than they actually are Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products 996 ...

Page 77: ...may have a full console The full console has the following features The features on the full console Cupholder with Full Console To raise the pop up cup holder push and release the cupholder door then unfold the holder 996 ...

Page 78: ...ver the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to install Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal brake pedal and clutch pedal The positive retention floor mat To remove lift the floor mat just forward of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the retention post 996 ...

Page 79: ...k release is on the floor to the left of the driver s seat The remote trunk release You can disable the remote trunk release If you depress the lever on the trunk latch that is marked in orange before closing the trunk the trunk can only be opened with the key Disabling the remote trunk release 996 ...

Page 80: ... using a key The remote also has a personal alarm feature The controls for the system are located on the hand held transmitter s that came with your vehicle The system will work with up to four transmitters Additional transmitters can be ordered from your dealer The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position Remote entry transmitter 996 ...

Page 81: ...hem on manually or if a door is open NOTE The illuminated entry system will only work when the dome light switch is in the 12 position Locking the doors To lock all the doors press the LOCK control If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked press the LOCK control again within five seconds The doors will lock again and the horn will beep Activating the remote personal alarm If you w...

Page 82: ...perating range of the remote entry system can also be affected by weather conditions such as very cold temperatures or structures around the vehicle buildings other vehicles radio towers etc Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet 10 meters away from your vehicle Replacing the batteries The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by twisting a thin coin between...

Page 83: ...d from your dealer remote entry system will work with up to four transmitters Return your existing transmitters to your dealer so the remote entry system can be reprogrammed with your new and existing transmitters THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY...

Page 84: ...ead restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind your head and not behind your neck If your vehicle has the four way head restraint you can adjust it in four directions You can raise it two 2 inches 50 mm from its normal position or you can move it forward up to 60 until you reach the desired position The four way head restraint 1996 ...

Page 85: ...s Manual seat adjustment RWARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving RWARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips 1996 ...

Page 86: ...the seat up or down The seat base controls on the driver s seat To move the seat forward or back slide the seat base control button forward or back To raise or lower the height of the seat base slide the button up or down To raise or lower the front of the seat base slide the front of the button up or down To raise or lower the rear of the seat base slide the back of the button up or down 1996 ...

Page 87: ...tback controls on the driver s seat To tilt the seatback forward or back slide the top part of the top button forward or back To inflate or deflate the lumbar support pads slide the bottom of the button forward or back 1996 ...

Page 88: ...upward until it locks in place Make sure it is firmly latched by pushing forward and back on it RWARNING Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched securely in position Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion Folding rear seatback release knob a small storage pocket on the outside of the fron...

Page 89: ...lts provide best restraint when the seatback is upright the occupant is sitting upright not slouched the lap belt is snug and low on the hips the shoulder belt is snug against the chest the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt a warning light may come on and a chime may sound See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in the Instrumentation chapter 1996 ...

Page 90: ...up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing it around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person RWARNING Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technici...

Page 91: ...ke hard turn hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the lap shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your forward movement After you get into your vehicle close the door and lock it Then adjust the seat to the position that suits you best Pull the combination lap shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder and chest Be sur...

Page 92: ...lt Information in this chapter To adjust the lap part of the belt pull up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts While the belt retracts guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle 1996 ...

Page 93: ...braking hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more Automatic locking mode This mode must be used when installing a child seat on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors are provided To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to the automatic locking mode perform the following steps RWARNING Rear facing child seats or infant carriers s...

Page 94: ...the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in this chapter Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Driver and right front passenger You can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of four 4 positions To adjust the belt down push the release button see figures 1 and 2 To adjust the belt up slide the adjuster up You do not have to push the relea...

Page 95: ...y positioned on your shoulder each time you use the belt If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder on your upper arm or neck there is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision Lap Belts The lap belt in the center of the rear seat does not adjust automatically You must adjust it to fit snugly and as low as possible around your hips Do not wear it around your waist Pull the belt across your hip...

Page 96: ...rear seating position Safety Belt Extension Assembly For some people the safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended You can add about eight inches 20 cm to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly part number 611C22 Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from your dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer ide...

Page 97: ...in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Safety Belt Warning Label A warning label has been placed on the bu...

Page 98: ...Seating and Safety Restraints RWARNING Whenever the orange portion of the label is visible the safety belt must be replaced The warning label on the front seat safety belt buckle 1996 ...

Page 99: ... always wear their safety belts failure to do so may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision RWARNING The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain occupants in the center front seating position RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag covers that may come into contact with an inflating air bag Failure to follow these instruct...

Page 100: ... increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision RWARNING Rear facing infant seats must always be secured in the rear seat How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is designed to activate when the vehicle is in a collision similar to hitting a fixed barrier head on at 8 14 mph 13 23 km h The fact that the air bags did not in...

Page 101: ...ion Do not try to touch them after inflation RWARNING The air bag will inflate only once The system is designed to function on a one time only basis If the air bag is inflated THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY If the air bag is not replaced this will increase the risk of injury in a subsequent collision The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver...

Page 102: ...y until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles see your local...

Page 103: ...rly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sun...

Page 104: ...ren and small adults must never sit on the front edge of the seat stand near the glove compartment of the instrument panel or lean over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is moving All occupants should sit with their backs against the seatback move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts Children weighing less than 40 lbs 18 kg always should use child or in...

Page 105: ...at you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision When installing a child safety seat be sure to use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position and make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle For a shoulder lap belt combination with a sliding tongue make sure the retractor is in the aut...

Page 106: ...mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap shoulder safety belt for the right front seat passenger and rear outer passengers If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front seating position move vehicle seat as far back as possible 1 Position the child seat in center of passenger seat 2 Pull down on shoulder belt then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together See ...

Page 107: ...d lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions See Figure 2 Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted and insert the tongue into the buckle See Figure 3 1996 ...

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Page 110: ...s 4 Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted from the reel and a click is heard At this time the retractor is in the automatic locking mode child restraint mode See Figure 4 1996 ...

Page 111: ...shoulder webbing A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts This indicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode Push down on the child seat while you pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt See Figures 5 and 6 1996 ...

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Page 113: ...6 Before placing the child in the child seat forcibly tilt the seat from side to side and tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place See Figure 7 1996 ...

Page 114: ...e Figure 8 8 Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured prior to each use If the belt is not locked repeat steps 4 through 7 To remove retractor from automatic lock mode unbuckle the belt and allow the webbing to retract fully A click will be heard as the belt retracts The belt is back in normal operating mode vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode when this click disappears 1996...

Page 115: ...ng position Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap To install a tether from a child safety seat i...

Page 116: ...e If tether anchorage hardware is required for the child safety seat use only the tether anchor kit available at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Base part number 613D74 Safety Belts for Children Children who are too large for child safety seats should always wear safety belts See instructions with your child seat or contact its manufacturer to determine maximum size of child that...

Page 117: ...e used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child s face or neck or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion You may wish to discuss the specific needs of your child with your pediatrician RWARNING Do not use a belt positioning booster ...

Page 118: ...e Before you start your vehicle do the following 1 Make sure all occupants in the vehicle buckle their safety belts See Safety Restraints in the Index for more details 2 Make sure your headlamps and other accessories are turned off and the parking brake is set 3 If you have a manual transaxle make sure that the parking brake is fully set push the clutch pedal to the floor and put the gearshift int...

Page 119: ...ficulty in turning the key rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding For a cold engine 2 0L engine At temperatures below 10 F 23 C Turn the key to ON crank the engine and depress the accelerator about 1 4 of the way down and hold that position for five 5 seconds If the engine fails to start continue to crank with the accelerator depressed about 1 4 of the way down and hold that ...

Page 120: ... on the first try turn the key to OFF then try again If you have the 4 cylinder 2 0L engine and are not using an engine block heater warm up the engine for a minute or two before putting the transaxle in gear Depressing the accelerator slightly will also help with cold starts 2 5L engine At temperatures 10 F 12 C and below If the engine does not start in fifteen 15 seconds on the first try turn th...

Page 121: ...d it 2 Turn the ignition key to the START position 3 Release the ignition key when the engine starts 4 Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up Then drive away in the normal manner If the engine still does not start the fuel pump shut off switch may have been triggered For directions on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut Off Switch in the index A computer system controls t...

Page 122: ... live in a region where temperatures reach 10 F 23 C or below An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which improves starting warms up the engine faster and allows the heater defrost system to respond quickly To turn the heater on simply plug it into a grounded 110 volt outlet Ford recommends that you use a 110 volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter RWARNING T...

Page 123: ...ventilation systems checked whenever your vehicle is raised for service the sound of the exhaust system changes your vehicle has been damaged in a collision Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow leaves and other debris If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area for long periods of time open the windows at least one inch 2 5 cm Also adjust the heat...

Page 124: ...plying the Brakes Your vehicle may have four wheel power anti lock disc brakes or power front disc and rear drum anti lock brakes which adjust automatically through everyday use If your vehicle does not have anti lock brakes it may have four wheel power disc brakes or power front disc brakes and rear drum brakes which adjust automatically as the brake pads or linings wear down If your vehicle does...

Page 125: ...skid the anti lock brake system prevents the lock up by automatically releasing and re applying the brakes The brake pedal will pulsate as a result of the automatic releasing and re applying of the brakes In spite of this improvement in braking performance you should continue to be cautious in all hazardous driving situations especially when driving on hazardous road surfaces Even with your anti l...

Page 126: ...hicle reaches 5 mph 8 km h 12 mph 20 km h for vehicles equipped with the traction control system The system turns on the ABS pump motor for approximately 1 2 second At this time a mechanical noise may be heard and felt This is a normal part of the self check feature If a malfunction is found during this check the anti lock light will come on Ford Motor Company has not found any negative effects of...

Page 127: ...d make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transaxle or in 1 First manual transaxle RWARNING To prevent personal injury do not release the parking brake while outside the vehicle RWARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the Brake System light remains on have the brakes checked immediately They may not be working properly The parking brake is not designed to s...

Page 128: ...kick and then a hard resistance in the accelerator pedal and a mechanical noise The traction control system light on the instrument panel comes on or flashes on and off during activation The traction control system can be turned off manually by pushing the T C OFF button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel The traction control system light will remain on as a reminder that th...

Page 129: ...ing This can damage the power steering pump Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D Overdrive or with the transaxle control switch depressed Driving with the shift selector in D Overdrive gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions For manual control start in 1 First and then shift manually Puttin...

Page 130: ...en the ignition is in the ON position If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from P Park with the brake pedal depressed 1 Turn the engine off and remove the ignition key 2 With the parking brake applied and the brake pedal depressed insert a screwdriver about 2 5 cm into the square opening to the right of the gearshift at the base of the console 3 Rotate the screwdriver point rearward 4 Push and h...

Page 131: ...position When the gearshift is in any position except P Park the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or removed from the steering column TO REMOVE THE KEY the gearshift lever must be in P Park Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary 996 ...

Page 132: ...d Your vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or brakes are on Driving Your vehicle s gearshift is console mounted on the floor The Transaxle Control Switch TCS is located on the gearshift handle The transaxle control indicator light O D OFF is located on the instrument panel You can put the gearshift lever in any of the several positions The O D OFF light ...

Page 133: ...ransaxle Control Switch Activated D Overdrive is the usual driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle It automatically upshifts or downshifts as the vehicle speeds or slows However D Overdrive also shifts into a fourth gear an overdrive gear when your vehicle cruises at a consistent speed for any length of time This fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising...

Page 134: ... to use 1 First This position limits the transaxle to first gear It helps brake the vehicle when going down hills where 2 Second is not sufficient Do not go faster than 38 mph 60 km h in this gear You can upshift from 1 First to 2 Second or from 1 First to D Overdrive at any speed P Park Always come to a complete stop before you shift into P Park Make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in...

Page 135: ...the gearshift into 1 First or R Reverse To move the vehicle take your right foot off the brake pedal and then slowly release the clutch pedal You may need to press down slowly on the accelerator at the same time that you release the clutch pedal Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill These actio...

Page 136: ...o the floor and place the gearshift lever in the Neutral position Do not release the clutch pedal NOTE If the following step is not followed a grinding noise may occur 3 Wait a minimum of three seconds before attempting to shift into R Reverse gear 4 Push the gearshift lever completely to the right pull up the ring on the stalk of the gearshift lever and then pull rearward on the gearshift lever t...

Page 137: ...Upshifting Most of the time you should upshift at the following speeds 996 ...

Page 138: ...a complete clutch failure making your vehicle inoperative Driving With a Heavy Load There are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle can carry or tow The total weight of your vehicle plus the weight of the passengers and cargo should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Also the weight that your vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be more than the...

Page 139: ... that has been added to your vehicle since it was delivered to your dealer If you do not know the actual weights of these items use the following procedure to figure the weight of a load 1 Weigh your vehicle without the driver passengers and luggage You might take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks 2 Then weigh your vehicle with the driver passengers and luggage...

Page 140: ...t with a maximum tongue load of 100 lbs 45 kg It should also have 25 sq ft 2 3 sq meters or less frontal area Do not drive faster than 55 mph 90 km h while towing a 1 000 lb 454 kg trailer Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on your vehicle you must foll...

Page 141: ...nd could result in engine damage transaxle damage structural damage loss of control and personal injury RWARNING Do not tow a trailer when using a temporary spare tire You should also limit your trailer s load when you tow in high altitudes Preparing to Tow For your safety and for the good of your vehicle use the right equipment for the type of trailer you tow Also make sure that all towing equipm...

Page 142: ... make your vehicle easier to handle Connecting the safety chains Always attach the trailer s safety chains to your vehicle They help protect your trailer if the hitch breaks To connect the trailer s safety chains 1 Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach them to your vehicle s frame or hook retainers Never attach the safety chains to your vehicle s bumper The bumper is not designed to...

Page 143: ...or hooking up your trailer s lights see your local trailer dealer and your Ford dealer Be sure to follow their instructions carefully If you do not install trailer lights correctly you may cause damage to the vehicle s lighting system Driving While You Tow Be especially careful when driving while you tow a trailer Never drive faster than 45 mph 70 km h when you tow in hilly country on hot days Als...

Page 144: ...efer to the Maintenance Schedule booklet for additional information Driving Under Special Conditions Tips for Safe Driving As with any new vehicle yours may drive and handle differently from your previous vehicle Use care until you become accustomed to its various features and driving characteristics Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits Sudden acceleration deceleration turning or combinat...

Page 145: ... wheels Consider using one of the lower gears RWARNING To avoid losing control on slippery roads do not downshift into 1 First with the automatic transaxle when moving faster than 20 mph 32 km h Do not downshift into 1 First with the manual transaxle when moving faster than 10 mph 16 km h RWARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved 996 ...

Page 146: ...of the spot Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes This may overheat the engine damage the transaxle or damage the tires If you are still stuck after a minute or two of rocking call for a tow truck High water Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are sure that the water is below the bottom of the wheel rims If you must drive through high water drive slowly You may have limited...

Page 147: ...If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut Off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start even after a small collision the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activated The shut off switch is a device intended to stop the fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt Once the shut off switch is activate...

Page 148: ...the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt 1 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position 2 Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel 3 If you do not see or smell fuel push the red reset button down If the button is already set you may have a different mechanical problem 996 ...

Page 149: ...e system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse or relay or tripped a circuit breaker Before you replace or repair any electrical parts check the appropriate circuit protector The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects each electrical part of your vehicle If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker opens a circuit all the parts of your vehicle that use the circuit will not work Onc...

Page 150: ...The Power Distribution Box Fuses and Relays The power distribution box location 996 ...

Page 151: ...Roadside Emergencies The power distribution box fuses and relays 996 ...

Page 152: ...Spare fuses are located in the power distribution box under the hood 996 ...

Page 153: ...Roadside Emergencies 996 ...

Page 154: ...s and Relays The instrument panel fuse panel is underneath the instrument panel on the left side To open it reach under the instrument panel and push the release button to the right of the fuse panel The instrument panel fuse panel location 996 ...

Page 155: ...Roadside Emergencies The instrument panel fuses 996 ...

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Page 157: ...er of the power distribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fuse panel find the number of the fuse you want to check 3 Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse pulling tool that is provided 4 Check the fuse to see if it is blown Look through the clear side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated If it is the fuse should be replaced 996 ...

Page 158: ...amperage rating See the following chart The side view of a typical fuse RWARNING Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire 996 ...

Page 159: ...me amperage rating To remove a circuit breaker mounted in the fuse panel grip it with your finger and thumb and pull it straight out of its socket Changing a Tire If you get a flat tire while you are driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease the speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Park on a level spot turn off the ign...

Page 160: ...stances load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal tow a trailer use tire chains on this tire try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel use the wheel for any other type of vehicle drive through an automatic car wash with this tire Because the temporary spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire it reduces the g...

Page 161: ...l decal located on the temporary spare wheel The temporary spare tire Preparing to Change the Tire 1 Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll If you have an automatic transaxle put the gearshift in P Park If you have a manual transaxle put the gearshift in 1 First Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire that you are changing 996 ...

Page 162: ...heel lug wrench Insert and twist the handle then pry against the inner wheel cover flange For information about removing optional wheel center ornaments see Styled Polycast Wheel Ornaments later in this section 4 Loosen the wheel lug nuts by pulling up on the handle of the wrench one half turn counterclockwise Do not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the ground For information...

Page 163: ...nt for changing the tire The notches for the jack 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel clears the ground Remove the wheel lug nuts 3 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure that the air valve stem is facing outward 4 Reinstall the lug nuts tightening until the wheel is snug against the hub The beveled edges on the lug nuts face inward Do not fully tighten the lug nuts unt...

Page 164: ...illustration As soon as possible have your dealer or a qualified service technician check the lug nuts for proper torque specifications The lug nuts on the wheel 7 Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the trunk 8 Put the tire jack and wrench away Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive 9 Unblock the wheels 996 ...

Page 165: ...de with the palm of your hand until the ornament is seated in the opening Anti Theft Wheel Lug Nuts If equipped If your vehicle has this option one of the lug nuts on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with a special key If you lose the key send the registration card to the manufacturer not to the dealer to get a replacement key NOTE If you lose your lug wrench lug nut key assembly see your nea...

Page 166: ...ing lug nut Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and while applying pressure on the key install the lug nut Jump Starting Your Vehicle Your vehicle s battery may die if you leave the lights on or any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off If this happens you may be able to jump start your vehicle with a booster battery RWARNING The gases around the battery can explode if ex...

Page 167: ...ury to yourself follow these directions for preparing your vehicle to jump start and connecting the jumper cables in the order they are given If in doubt call for road service Preparing Your Vehicle 1 Your vehicle has a 12 volt starting system so you need to use a 12 volt jumper system You will damage your starting motor ignition system and other electrical parts if you connect them to a 24 volt p...

Page 168: ...Most jumper cables have a red cable and a black cable The red cable is generally used for the positive terminals and the black for the negative ones 2 Connect the other end of the first cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery 3 Connect one end of the second cable to the negative s terminal of the booster battery NOT to the discharged battery 4 Connect the other end of the second cabl...

Page 169: ...Roadside Emergencies Sequence for connecting jumper cables 996 ...

Page 170: ...the reverse order Remove the negative s end of the jumper cable from the metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled vehicle 2 Remove the negative s cable from the booster battery 3 Remove the positive cable from the booster battery 4 Remove the other end of the positive cable from the discharged battery After the vehicle is started let it idle for a while to let the engine relearn its...

Page 171: ...Roadside Emergencies Towing Your Vehicle If you need to have your vehicle towed contact a professional towing service or if you are a member your roadside assistance center 996 ...

Page 172: ...l vehicle a car or a truck Before you have your vehicle towed Release the parking brake Move the gearshift to N Neutral Turn the ignition to the OFF position Unlock the steering wheel Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph 55 km h or for a distance greater than 50 miles 80 km unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 55 mph 90 km h ...

Page 173: ...nal servicing your dealership can provide the parts and service required Check your Warranty Information Booklet to find out which parts and services are covered Also see the Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner Guide Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the Maintenance Schedule booklet be performed for the proper operation of your vehicle In addition to t...

Page 174: ...ine off and let it cool RWARNING The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any time Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan If you must work with the engine running avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts Take appropriate precautions with long hair Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with the engine ru...

Page 175: ...ent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly Working with the engine on 1 Set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transaxle or Neutral manual transaxle 2 Block the wheels This will prevent your vehicle from moving unexpectedly RWARNING Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running If the b...

Page 176: ...nder the bottom left corner of the instrument panel The hood release under the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the hood at the center of the vehicle The auxiliary latch under the front edge of the hood 1996 ...

Page 177: ...he prop rod is in its retainer and that the hood latches securely NOTE Apply lubricant to the hood latch at six month intervals to maintain smooth and trouble free operation NOTE Read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at the beginning of this chapter before opening the hood Engine Compartment Your vehicle has a 4 cylinder 2 0L EFI or 6 cylinder 2 5L EFI engine 1996 ...

Page 178: ... MC04300 ALL 12 95 33 1 2 pica File 11cdmcz ex Update Wed May 22 12 ...

Page 179: ... MC04400 ALL 12 95 33 1 2 pica File 11cdmcz ex Update Wed May 22 12 ...

Page 180: ...Oils labeled API SA SB SC SD SE SF or SG Additional engine oil additives oil treatments or engine treatments Engine oils with an SAE 5W 30 viscosity are PREFERRED for your vehicle They provide the best engine performance fuel economy and engine protection for all climates down to 15 F 25 C Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred viscosity may be used in your engine The engin...

Page 181: ...l 1 Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a few minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan 2 Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transaxle or 1 First manual transaxle 3 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 4 Locate the engine oil dipstick highlighted in yellow and carefully pull it out of the ...

Page 182: ...ion may occur and some oil must be removed from the engine 7 Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes Make sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity Your vehicle s warranty coverage may not apply if engine damage is caused by the use of improper engine oil Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlig...

Page 183: ...or additional information NOTE Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner Follow your community s standards for disposing of these types of fluids Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids RWARNING Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused cancer in laboratory mice Protect your skin by washing with soap and water 1996 ...

Page 184: ...er to locate the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark RWARNING Brake fluid is toxic If brake fluid contacts eyes flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes Get medical attention if irritation persists If taken internally drink water and induce vomiting Get medical attention immediately If the fluid is low carefully clean and remove the cap from the reservoir Fi...

Page 185: ...u find that the fluid level is excessively low below the seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir have the brake system inspected RWARNING Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry This may cause the brakes to fail The brake fluid reservoir 1996 ...

Page 186: ...ne compartment Visual inspection can determine if the washer fluid is adequate Do not operate the washer when the reservoir is empty The windshield washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid RWARNING Do not put windshield washer fluid in the container for the engine coolant If sprayed to clean the glass engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield 1996 ...

Page 187: ...Compounds VOCs may restrict use of the most common antifreeze methanol Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades and windshield washer system Engine Coolant Checking the Engine Coolant NOTE Be sure to read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at the b...

Page 188: ...ngine coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir at least once a month using the following guidelines When your vehicle s engine is cool the coolant level in the engine coolant recovery reservoir should be at or above the MIN mark When the engine is hot the coolant level should be at the MAX mark If the level is below the indicator mark in either condition coolant may need to be added The coola...

Page 189: ...coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough of a 50 50 mixture of coolant and water to bring the liquid level to the fill line on the reservoir RWARNING Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot If you must remove the coolant recovery cap follow these steps to avoid personal injury 1 Before you remo...

Page 190: ...vehicle s engine cooling system Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford approved processes Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE M97B44 A and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a ...

Page 191: ...evel in which you drive during winter months Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 60 Leave a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year round in non extreme climates Power Steering Fluid Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid With the power steering system at operating temperature switch off the engine The fluid level should be up to the MAX marking on the tr...

Page 192: ...r through all of the gears allowing sufficient time for each position to engage Securely latch the gear shift selector in the P Park position Fully set the parking brake and leave the engine running Wipe off the dipstick cap and pull the dipstick out Wipe the indicator end clean Put the dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure it is fully seated Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid lev...

Page 193: ...iler the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool before checking Automatic transaxle fluid dipstick Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid Before adding any fluid be sure that the correct type will be used Correct type is shown on the dipstick Add fluid in 1 2 pint 25L increments through the filler tube to bring the level to the correct area on the dipstick DO NOT OV...

Page 194: ...are part of the cover and cannot be removed For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with a wire brush You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and ...

Page 195: ...nly fill the battery cell with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system checked RWARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Do not allow flames sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery Always cover your face and protect your eyes and also provide ventilation RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin eyes...

Page 196: ...If you ever disconnect the battery or install a new battery you must allow the computer to relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly To begin this process put the gearshift in P Park automatic transaxle or Neutral manual transaxle set the emergency brake turn off all the accessories and start the vehicle Bring the engine to normal operating temperature Allow the manual tr...

Page 197: ...s filter should be replaced at the intervals in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet To replace the passenger compartment air filter 1 Remove both windshield wiper arms With the wiper arm in the horizontal position lift the arm away from the windshield while pulling the retaining clip at the base toward the windshield Release the wiper arm then lift it off the base The screws on the grille ...

Page 198: ...Removing the grille 4 The filter is in a housing at the back of the engine compartment on the left side Pull off the two clips on the sides of the housing Slide out the housing and filter 1996 ...

Page 199: ...olution or a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly with clear water Do not use fuel kerosene paint thinner or other solvents to clean your wiper blades These will damage your blades To make reaching the wiper blades easy simply turn the ignition to the ACC position and turn your wipers on Wait for them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to the OFF position Do not move the wipers manually...

Page 200: ... Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Tire Rotation Because your vehicle s front and rear tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the following diagram Do not include the spare tire as part of your rotation For tire ro...

Page 201: ...Maintenance and Care Rotating the tires Replacing the Tires Replace any tires that show wear bands When your tire shows a wear band it has only 1 16 inch 2 mm of tread left A worn out tire 1996 ...

Page 202: ...our speedometer Information About Tire Quality Grades New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality Grade described below molded into the tire s sidewall These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars They do not apply to deep tread winter ...

Page 203: ...however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire ...

Page 204: ...h all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law RWARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in c...

Page 205: ...quipped from steel rims before using tire chains to avoid scratches or damage Tire chains cannot be fitted with 205 60R tires Local regulations may prohibit or restrict the use of tire chains Investigate the laws and regulations in your area before installing chains Put the chains on the front tires tightly with the ends held down securely Retighten the chains after driving 1 2 mile 1 km Follow th...

Page 206: ...he car on the passenger side near the back To fill the fuel tank 1 After opening the fuel filler door remove the cap carefully and slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1 2 to 3 4 turn If a hissing sound is heard wait until it stops then continue turning until the cap is free RWARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until i...

Page 207: ...d Turn it clockwise until it is tight It will click when it is fully tightened 4 Push the fuel door closed If you lose the fuel cap replace it with an authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part RWARNING If you do not use the proper fuel cap the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision NOTE If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel...

Page 208: ...icated on the underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label are designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines If California reformulated gasoline is not available when you refuel your vehicle can be operated on non California fuels However even though your engine will perform adequately on other gasolines the performance of the emission control devices and systems may be adverse...

Page 209: ...labeled as regular in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even less Typical octane rating label Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on the recommended octane fuel see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage 1996 ...

Page 210: ...ld not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use a high quality fuel Cleaner Air Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality including reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE There should be no more than 5 methanol with cosolvents and additives to protect the fuel system Reformulated fuel is...

Page 211: ... splashed on the skin wash with soap and water If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small amounts of carcinogens such as benzene Long term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors has caused cancer in laboratory animals If you are taking the medication Antabuse or other forms of...

Page 212: ...rsonal injury Fuel Economy Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon MPG or Liters Per 100 Kilometers L 100K Do not calculate fuel economy during your vehicle s break in period This would not be an accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle will normally use To calculate fuel economy 1 Fill the tank completely and record the initia...

Page 213: ...reflect the actual conditions you experience or your style of driving The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve the fuel economy shown The following decrease fuel economy Lack of regular scheduled maintenance Rapid acceleration and excessive speed Driving with your foot on the brake Sudden stops Extended engine idling Using speed control in hilly terrain Extended use o...

Page 214: ...outside mirrors and headlights Check windshield washer fluid Check tires for excessive wear or worn edges Check the tire pressure at least monthly Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission requirements RWARNING Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into th...

Page 215: ... Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control such non Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability It is the owner s responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts Please consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty in...

Page 216: ...ngine runs on for more than five seconds after you shut it off or if it misfires surges stalls or backfires Information about your vehicle s emission control system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or near the engine This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection Maintenance I M Testing In so...

Page 217: ...e periods At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or highway Before completing the above driving modes the engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature Once started the vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes Lights and Bulb Replacement It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently headlamps tail lamps brakelamps high mount brakelam...

Page 218: ...lbs one for high beam and one for low beam on each side When the lamp burns out simply replace the bulb rather than the whole lamp RWARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated Do not remove the burned ...

Page 219: ...nnector and sliding the bulb out Installing the headlamp bulb 1 Without touching the glass on the bulb insert the new bulb You may want to protect the bulb by holding it with a piece of cloth or paper towel Make sure the retaining clip at the base of the electrical connector locks 2 Insert the bulb assembly in the headlamp socket Turn it counterclockwise to lock it in place 3 Turn the headlamps on...

Page 220: ...s on the ends of the assembly and pull off the back Turn the burned out bulb counterclockwise and pull it out Push in the replacement bulb and turn it clockwise to lock it in the socket Replace the back of the brakelamp assembly making sure that the retaining tabs snap into place The high mount brakelamp assembly 1996 ...

Page 221: ...Maintenance and Care Using the Right Bulbs 1996 ...

Page 222: ... authorized its dealers to repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first Customers may be required to bring their vehicle in for inspection by a Ford representative Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of your vehicle including the underside with a mild deter...

Page 223: ...the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean either the lens or the woodtone trim as these may cause scratches Cleaning the Exterior Lam...

Page 224: ...trate sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions In order to avoid possible cracking of the engine block or fuel injection pump do not spray a hot engine or injection pump with cold water The alternator distributor and air intake must be covered Covering these components will help prevent water damage Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running Water getting into the engine ...

Page 225: ...Capacities and Specifications Refill Capacities Motorcraft Parts and Lubricant Specifications Motorcraft Parts 96 ...

Page 226: ...Fluid Specifications and Capacities 96 ...

Page 227: ...Capacities and Specifications Lubricant Specifications 96 ...

Page 228: ...tect against rust and damage Body Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt grease oil tar or mud from exterior surfaces rear wheel housing and underside of front fenders Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations Touch up raw or primed metal to prevent rust Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration Re wax as necessary when the vehicle i...

Page 229: ...e fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation This can damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system and may also clog small orifices Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days Follow the instructions on the label The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system A volatile corrosion inhibitor ...

Page 230: ...connect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting Brakes Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released Tires Maintain recommended air pressure Miscellaneous Make sure all linkages cables levers and clevis pins under vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust Move vehicles at least 25 feet 10 m every 15 days to lubricate working parts to prevent corro...

Page 231: ...ay open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department...

Page 232: ...istance will cover the following Mount your spare if you have a flat tire Jump start your battery if it is dead Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out Bring you fuel if you run out Tow your vehicle if you are stranded Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing and repossession How to use Roadside Assista...

Page 233: ... Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer In most cases your dealer will be able to resolve your concern If you are not satisfied with the service you received from your dealership s service department talk to the service manager at the dealership or if you still are not satisfied talk to the owner or general manager of the dealership In most cases you will have your concern resolved at this level If you ar...

Page 234: ...on available when contacting Ford Customer Assistance your telephone number both business and home the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located the year and make of your vehicle the date purchased the current mileage on your vehicle your Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your vehicle ownership license Vehicle Identification Number VIN Serial Number 996 ...

Page 235: ...e handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights or other rights which are independent of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws The Dispute Settlement Board U S only The Dispute Settlement Board is an independent third party arbitration program for warranty disputes available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company ve...

Page 236: ...onsideration items not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty items covered by a service contract alleged liability claims property damage where the damage is significant when compared to the economic loss alleged under the warranty dispute cases currently in litigation vehicles not used primarily for family personal or household purposes except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is...

Page 237: ...s determined to be eligible you will receive an acknowledgment indicating the file number assigned to your application the toll free phone number of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative are asked to submit statements at this time To review your case properly the Board needs the following information legible copies of all documents and maintena...

Page 238: ...n Board members will review all available information related to the complaint including oral presentations if necessary They then arrive at a fair and impartial decision decided by a simple majority vote Because the Board usually meets only once a month some cases may take longer than 30 days to be reviewed The Board makes every effort to resolve each case within 40 days of receiving the consumer...

Page 239: ...tions or concerns that the dealership cannot answer contact the Customer Assistance Centre Please have the following information available when contacting the Customer Assistance Centre your telephone number both business and home the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located the year and make of your vehicle the date purchased the current mileage on your vehicle your Vehicle...

Page 240: ... conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial Arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and where appropriate render awards to resolve disputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding on both you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces except Q...

Page 241: ...age that is caused by use of improper fuel You may also have difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S if you use leaded fuel If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest Ford dealership If the dealership cannot help you write to If you are in other foreign countries contact the nearest...

Page 242: ...ccessories have been engineered specifically to fulfill your automotive needs They are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your Ford built vehicle In addition each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford s rigid engineering and safety specifications That is why Ford brand accessories are warranted for up to 12 months or 12 000 miles...

Page 243: ...Safety Comfort and Convenience 96 ...

Page 244: ... FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified technician NOTE Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed For example when operated such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall In addition such systems may themselves be damaged or their operation ...

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Page 258: ...tor 101 Air cleaner filter location 177 specifications 225 Alarm activating remote personal 81 Antenna radio see Electronic sound system 44 Antifreeze see Engine coolant 187 Anti lock brake system ABS description 124 see also Brake 123 warning light 20 Anti theft lug nuts and key 165 Appeals see Dispute settlement board 236 Assistance see Customer assistance 233 Audio system see Electronic sound s...

Page 259: ...lacement specifications 225 servicing 194 when storing your vehicle 230 Brake fluid 184 brake warning light 12 checking and adding 184 description 184 specifications 227 Brakelamp 220 bulb replacement 220 high mount brakelamp 220 Brakes 123 adjustment 123 anti lock 124 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 20 applying the brakes 123 brake warning light 12 fluid checking and adding 184 fluid ref...

Page 260: ...ns 221 C Canada customer assistance 240 Canada warranty information 3 Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP 241 Capacities for refilling fluids 226 Carbon monoxide in exhaust 122 Car seats for children see Child safety seats 103 Cassette tape player see Electronic sound system 38 42 Catalytic converter 214 Chains tires 205 Changing a tire 159 Charging system warning light 13 Childproof lo...

Page 261: ...rcuit breakers checking and replacing 159 Cleaning your vehicle 222 CD player and discs 33 chrome and aluminum parts 222 engine compartment 224 exterior 222 exterior lamps 223 fabric 223 224 headlamps 223 instrument panel 7 223 interior 223 mirrors 75 plastic parts 223 polishing 222 rear windows 52 rustproofing 223 safety belts 223 tail lamps 223 upholstery and interior trim 223 224 washing 222 wa...

Page 262: ...nt see Engine coolant 187 checking and adding 187 preparing for storage 229 refill capacities 226 specifications 227 temperature gauge 18 warnings 187 Cooling fan 174 Crankcase emission filter 225 Customer Assistance Centre Ford of Canada 240 D Daytime running light system 53 Defects reporting 231 Defrost rear window 51 Dipstick 181 automatic transaxle fluid 192 engine oil 181 power steering fluid...

Page 263: ...nformation 45 Electronic stereo cassette radio see Electronic sound system 38 Electronic stereo radio see Electronic sound system 38 Emergencies roadside assistance 233 battery acid spills 167 196 fuel 211 jump starting 166 towing 171 Emergency brake parking brake 126 Emission control system 214 catalytic converter 214 emissions warranty 3 214 Engine check engine warning light 16 does not start 12...

Page 264: ...oper solution 174 183 194 recovery reservoir 177 187 188 refill capacities 226 specifications 227 temperature gauge 18 Engine coolant temperature gauge 18 description 18 Engine fan 174 Engine idle speed control 120 Engine knocking 209 Engine oil 180 changing oil and oil filter 183 checking and adding 181 dipstick 181 disposal 174 183 194 engine oil pressure warning light 13 filter specifications 2...

Page 265: ... Ford Motor Company of Canada 240 Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre 240 Foreign registration 241 French owner guides how to obtain 3 Fuel 206 calculating fuel economy 212 capacity 226 choosing the right fuel 208 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 213 filling your vehicle with fuel 206 filter specifications 225 fuel gauge 18 octane rating 208 209 quality 208 210 running out of fuel...

Page 266: ... instrument panel 157 Fuses charts 152 156 checking and replacing 157 circuit breakers 159 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 206 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 208 212 Gasoline see Fuel 206 Gauges engine coolant temperature gauge 18 fuel gauge 18 odometer 19 speedometer 19 tachometer 19 trip odometer 19 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating calculating 138 definition 137 driving with a heavy load 137 location 137 ...

Page 267: ...ion 137 H Hazard flashers 62 147 Headlamps aiming 217 218 bulb specification 221 checking alignment 218 cleaning 223 daytime running lights 53 replacing bulbs 217 218 turning on and off 52 warning chime 15 Head restraints 83 High beams indicator light 14 operation 52 High mount brakelamp 220 description 220 replacing the bulb 220 Hitch 141 Hood 176 latch location 176 lubrication specifications 227...

Page 268: ...nd chimes see Lights 7 Infant seats see Safety seats 101 103 Instrument panel 7 lighting up panel and interior 54 Interval wipers 60 J Jack 161 operation 161 162 positioning 161 162 storage 161 Jump starting your vehicle attaching cables 168 disconnecting cables 170 K Keys key in ignition chime 58 positions of the ignition 56 removing from the ignition 57 stuck in lock position 56 ...

Page 269: ...l dimming 54 interior lamps 52 54 replacing bulbs 217 trailer 142 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 59 Lap belts 94 Lights warning and indicator air bag 15 anti lock brakes ABS 20 brake 12 charging system 13 check engine 16 engine oil pressure 13 hazard warning light 62 147 high beam 14 low coolant 21 safety belt 11 turn signal indicator 17 59 Load limits 137 GAWR 137 GVWR 137 trailer towing 1...

Page 270: ...king up reverse 135 clutch 134 shifting gears 134 Map pockets 55 Master cylinder brakes 184 Mileage calculating fuel economy 212 Mirrors 74 rearview 74 side view mirrors 74 side view mirrors manual 74 Moon roof 67 Motorcraft parts 225 N National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 231 New vehicle break in 5 O Octane rating 208 209 Odometer 19 description 19 trip odometer 19 Oil filter 183 225 Oi...

Page 271: ...features antenna 44 door locks 71 mirrors 74 moon roof 67 seats 86 windows 72 Power steering dipstick 191 driving with power steering 128 fluid checking and adding 191 fluid refill capacity 226 fluid specifications 227 servicing 128 Prop rod hood 176 R Radio see Electronic sound systems 23 Rear axle lubricant specification 227 refill capacity 226 Refill capacities for fluids 226 Regulations Nation...

Page 272: ...he tires 200 S Safe driving tips 143 Safety belts see Safety restraints 88 Safety chains when towing a trailer 141 Safety Compliance Certification Label 137 Safety defects reporting 231 Safety information relating to automotive fuels 211 Safety restraints adjusting the safety belts 90 93 95 automatic locking mode 92 center front lap belt 94 center rear lap belt 94 cleaning the safety belts 223 dua...

Page 273: ...e Safety restraints 88 Seats 83 adjusting the seat manual 84 adjusting the seats power 86 child safety seats 103 cleaning upholstery 223 head restraints 83 Serial number VIN 235 240 Service concerns 234 Servicing your vehicle 173 precautions when servicing 174 servicing when you tow 171 Shift lock system 128 Shift positions see Gearshift 128 134 Shoulder and lap belts see Safety restraints 88 90 S...

Page 274: ...ing a trailer 142 143 Speedometer 19 Starting your vehicle preparing to start your vehicle 117 starting a cold engine 118 starting after a collision 147 starting a warm engine 119 starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled 166 Steering power 128 Steering wheel horn 62 locking 56 tilting 63 Storage compartments 55 center console 76 map pockets 55 Storing your vehicle 228 Sunroof moon roof 67 ...

Page 275: ...eaning 224 inspection and maintenance 200 replacing 201 rotating 200 snow tires and chains 205 spare tire 161 storing your vehicle 230 tire grades 201 202 treadwear 201 203 wear bands 201 Towing a trailer see Trailer towing 139 Towing your vehicle 171 using wheel dollies 171 with a tow truck 171 Traction control 127 Trailer towing 139 calculating maximum trailer weight 139 safety chains 141 tips 1...

Page 276: ...ecifications VECI 216 Turn signal 59 indicator lights 17 59 lever 59 U Used engine oil disposal 174 183 194 V Variable interval wipers 60 VECI Vehicle Emission Control Information decal 216 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 235 240 Vehicle loading automatic transaxles 138 calculating the load 138 manual transaxles 138 understanding loading information 137 Vehicle storage 228 Ventilating your vehic...

Page 277: ... 7 Warranties 3 basic 3 Canada 3 radio 45 Warranty Information Booklet 3 Washer fluid 60 reservoir 186 Weight limits GAWR GVWR 137 Wheel dollies see Towing 171 Wheels anti theft lug nuts 165 cleaning 224 covers 161 162 inspection and maintenance 200 lug nuts 161 Windows 72 power windows operating 72 Windshield washing 60 ...

Page 278: ... washer fluid and wipers 60 checking and adding fluid 186 checking and replacing wiper blades 199 operation 60 reservoir 186 specifications 227 variable interval wipers 60 Windshield wipers and washer 60 Wrecker towing 171 ...

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