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Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle's battery may discharge if you leave the lights or
any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this
happens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.
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RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result
in injury or vehicle damage.
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RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a battery, always
shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you can
breathe fresh air.
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RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a
battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a
carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.
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RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,
and clothing.
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If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If
someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk
or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery, and to avoid
injury 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.
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To prepare your vehicle for jump-starting:
[ER13200(ALL)01/96]1.
Use only a 12-volt battery to jump-start your vehicle. Your
vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need to use a
12-volt jumper system. You can damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if you connect
them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt batteries
in series or a 24-volt motor generator set).
[ER13300(ALL)04/96]2.
Do not disconnect the battery of the vehicle that needs a
jump-start. You could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
[ER13400(ALL)04/96]3.
Park the second vehicle close to the hood of your vehicle,
but make sure the vehicles do not touch each other. Set the
parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine
cooling fan.
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Check the battery terminals and remove any excessive
corrosion before you attach the jumper cables.
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Turn on the heater blower in both vehicles. Turn off all other
switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible
damage to either vehicle's electrical systems.
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To connect the jumper cables:
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Connect one end of the first jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. (You can connect either jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you use the
same cable for both positive terminals.) 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.
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Connect the other end of the first cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.
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Connect one end of the second cable to the negative (s)
terminal of the booster battery Ð NOT to the dead battery.
[ER14100(ALL)01/96]4.
Connect the other end of that cable to a good, unpainted
metallic surface in the engine compartment of the vehicle
that needs a jump-start. The following illustration shows
where you can find a metallic surface.
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RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (s) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A
spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
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24 pica art:0050022-C
Jumper Cable Placement (3.0L)
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24 pica art:0050259-B
Jumper Cable Placement (3.8L)
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After you connect the jumper cables to the batteries:
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Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of
moving engine parts, then start the vehicle that has the
booster battery. Run the engine at a moderate speed.
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Let the dead battery charge for a few minutes and then start
the vehicle that has the dead battery. If the starter does not
crank, check for good, solid jumper cable clamp attachments.
It may take a couple of tries before your vehicle starts. If
your vehicle does not start after several attempts, you may
have a different mechanical problem.
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When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few
minutes to charge the dead battery.
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Take the jumper cables off in the following order:
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Remove the negative (s) end of the jumper cable from the
metallic surface in the engine compartment of the vehicle
that needed a jump-start.
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Remove the other end of the negative (s) cable from the
booster battery.
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Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery.
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Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
vehicle that needed a jump-start.
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After your vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the
engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions and drive it around for a
little while with all electrical accessories turned off, to let the
battery recharge.You may need to use a battery charger to
fully recharge the battery.
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Towing Your Vehicle
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If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center.
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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of
vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford
Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper
hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Maintenance and Care
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How Ford Makes Servicing Your Vehicle
Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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When we can, we design parts that do not need to be
serviced.
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We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible.
To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in your engine
compartment so that you can find them easily.
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When possible, we design parts that can be replaced without
tools.
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We give you aMaintenance Schedulebooklet that makes
tracking routine service for your vehicle easy.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you need to
check and service regularly.
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If you need professional servicing, see the chapter onCustomer
Assistancein this Owner Guide.
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Check yourWarranty InformationBooklet to find out which parts
are covered.
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Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
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Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.
Here are some general precautions for your safety:
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If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing
loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving
parts.
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Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with the
engine running, unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
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Never get under a vehicle while it is supported by a jack
only. If you must work under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away
from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
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Working Under the Hood
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Before you open the hood, read this section carefully.
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If you plan to work under the hood while the engine is
off:
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the
gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle.
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Always remove the key from the ignition after you turn
off the engine.
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If you must work under the hood while the engine is
on:
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the
gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle.
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RWARNING
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught
in the moving parts.
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Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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To open the hood:
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Pull the hood release lever located below the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel.
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Hood release lever location
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Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary
hood latch under the hood in the front center of the vehicle.
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Lift the hood and release the prop rod from its retaining
clip. Place the end of the prop rod in the prop rod hole
provided on the underside of the hood.
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