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[SV17300(ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV17320(ALL)09/95]
Checking the Engine Coolant
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[SV17350(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
[SV17400(ALL)10/95]
RWARNING
The cooling fans are automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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[SV17600(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in
the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least
once a month. Simply look at the engine coolant
reservoir located in the engine compartment. To
locate the reservoir, see the diagram of your
vehicle's engine underEngine Type, in this
chapter.
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[SV17650(ALL)05/95]
The coolant additives also protect the entire
cooling system from internal passageway
corrosion and these additives lubricate the water
pump. The coolant should be serviced as noted
in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an
optimized formula that will protect all metal and
rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four
years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not
necessary and not recommended to use
supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle.
These additives may harm your engine cooling
system. Follow the recommended service interval
for changing your engine coolant.
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[SV19106(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40%(-11ÊF [-24ÊC]) and 60%
(-62ÊF [-52ÊC]),depending on your local
climate conditions. Below 40% you will
lose freeze protection and above 60%
your engine may overheat on a warm
day.
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[SV19107(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Less than 40% of coolant concentration
may cause engine corrosion and
overheating. Plain water may be used
in an emergency only. Replace it with
the specified coolant as quickly as
possible.
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[SV19108(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The use of an improper coolant may
void your warranty for the engine
cooling system. Use only a premium,
nationally recognized brand name
engine coolant. Do not use alcohol,
methanol antifreeze or engine coolant
mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. If you do not use the proper
coolant, the aluminum engine on your
vehicle will corrode.
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Index 357
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 81
Accessory position on the ignition..... 59
Additives, engine oil.......... 273
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............. 23
and child safety seats........ 26,33
description............... 23
disposal................ 31
driver air bag............. 23
indicator light............. 77
operation............... 27
passenger air bag............ 23
proper seating............. 24
service and information labels...... 27
tone generator............. 30
wearing safety belts........... 24
Air cleaner filter
location............... 260
replacing............... 296
specifications............. 329
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 95
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 93
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 135
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 176
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 276
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 203
see also Brake............ 202
warning light.............. 81
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps............ 108
fabric................ 151
headlamps.............. 108
instrument panel............ 91
interior............... 151
interior lamps............ 113
mirrors............... 154
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rear windows............ 105
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 108
upholstery and interior trim...... 151
washing................ 6
waxing................ 6
wheels................ 295
windows............... 105
Climate control system
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 95
manual heating and air conditioning . . . 93
Clock................. 113
Cold engine starting............ 62
Combination lap and shoulder belts.... 12
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)............ 182
Console, description........... 156
Controls
instrument panel............ 91
mirrors............... 153
steering column........... 115
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Index 367
H
Hazard flashers............. 118
Headlamps
aiming................ 316
autolamp system........... 108
bulb specification........... 322
checking alignment.......... 313
cleaning............... 108
daytime running lights........ 107
flashing............... 116
high beam.............. 115
replacing bulbs............ 313
turning on and off.......... 106
warning chime............. 77
Head restraints............. 145
Heated mirrors............. 104
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 95
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 93
High beams.............. 115
indicator light............. 76
operation.............. 115
High-mount brakelamp,
replacing the bulb.......... 319
Hitch................. 214
Hood
latch location............. 259
lubrication specifications........ 330
release lever............. 258
working under the hood....... 256
Horn.................. 119
Hoses, checking............. 277
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