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[IS06350(ALL)05/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS06360(ALL)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[IS06370(ALL)03/96]
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High beam indicator light
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[IS06371(ALL)08/95]
Chime for Headlamps On
[IS06372(ALL)03/96]
This chime sounds if the driver or passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
[IS06373(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: The chime will not sound when the
autolamp has activated the shutoff
delay.
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[IS06380(ALL)03/96]
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[IS06390(ALL)05/96]
The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
driver's door while the key is in the ignition and
in the OFF, LOCK, or ACCESSORY position.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition.
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[CF01060(ALL)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF01070(ALL)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF01080(ALL)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[CF01090(ALL)03/96]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[CF01100(ALL)01/96]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[CF01110(ALL)03/96]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[CF01120(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[CF01130(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[CF01140(ALL)01/96]
Instrument Panel Illumination
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[CF01190(ALL)03/96]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
% [CF01230(ALL)04/96]
High-mount Brakelamp
[CF01235(ALL)01/96]
The high-mount brakelamp is located above the
rear window on liftgate models, and on the roof
above the rear doors on dual rear door models.
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make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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[CF02180(ALL)01/96]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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[CF02500(ALL)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF02510(ALL)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[CF02520(ALL)02/96]
q
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[CF02530(ALL)03/96]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[CF02540(ALL)03/96]
q
flash the lamps
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[CF02550(ALL)03/96]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[CF02560(ALL)01/96]
Turn Signals
[CF02570(ALL)01/96]
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Turn signal operation
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[CF02580(ALL)08/95]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
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you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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[CF03200(ALL)08/95]
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[CF03800(ALL)01/96]
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Headlamp high beam and flash-to-pass operation
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[CF04400(ALL)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF04500(ALL)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF04950(ALL)01/96]
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever Ð wiper and washer
operation
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[CF05000(ALL)08/95]
To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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OBD II drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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[MC44600(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC44700(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC44800(ALL)01/96]
q
headlamps
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[MC44850(ALL)01/96]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[MC44900(ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
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[MC45000(ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC45100(ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
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[MC45200(ALL)01/96]
q
turn signals
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[MC45300(ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
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[MC45400(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC45500(ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC45600(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC45700(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[MC45800(ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
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[MC45900(ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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Index 337
Brakes (continued)
fluid, specifications........237, 296
front disc.............. 163
if brakes do not grip well.....164, 166
master cylinder............ 236
new brake linings............ 5
noise..............163, 165
parking............... 166
power braking............ 163
rear anti-lock............. 164
servicing.............164, 236
stopping distances.......... 165
trailer................ 195
when storing your vehicle....... 285
Brake-shift interlock.........155, 171
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 14
Built-in child seat
cleaning............... 283
operation.............. 141
Bulbs, replacing
halogen............... 272
headlamps.............. 272
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 310
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 311
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 294
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 160
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) 130
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system).............. 35,49
Catalytic converter........... 269
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 29
Chains, tires.............. 259
Changing a tire............. 209
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Index 345
H
Hazard flashers............ 78,199
Headlamps
aiming................ 272
checking alignment.......... 272
cleaning............... 281
daytime running lights......... 72
replacing bulbs............ 272
turning on and off........... 71
warning chime............. 14
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 62
rear seat controls............ 67
standard heater system......... 65
High beams
indicator light............. 14
operation............... 71
High-mount brakelamp, description..... 72
High-mount brakelamp:location...... 72
Hitch................. 194
Hood
latch location............. 231
lubrication specifications........ 296
release lever............. 231
working under the hood....... 230
Hoses, checking............. 243
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 300
Idle
relearning..........226, 230, 250
speed................ 156
Ignition
chime................. 14
positions of the ignition......... 74
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....128, 130
Instrument cluster............. 9
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
engine oil pressure........... 16
hazard warning light........ 78,199
high beam............... 14
oil pressure.............. 16
safety belt............... 11
service engine soon........... 12
turn signal indicator.......... 75
Load limits
GAWR................ 179
GVWR................ 179
trailer towing............. 181
Lubricant specifications......... 296
Lug nuts
standard............... 219
tightening sequence........216, 221
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad.......... 106
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 229
Manual transmission
fluid capacities............ 294
lubricant specifications........ 296
Master cylinder, brakes......... 236
Methanol in fuel............ 265
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 268
Mirrors
dual electric remote control....... 91
rearview................ 91
side view mirrors............ 91
side view mirrors (power)........ 91
Motorcraft parts............. 293
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