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220where 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.
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[HS06470(ALL)09/95]
CAMVAP services are available in all territories
and provinces, except Quebec. For more
information, without charge or obligation, call
your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly
at 1-800-207-0685.
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[HS06480(ALL)02/96]
Getting Help Outside the U.S.
and Canada
*
[HS06500(ALL)06/95]
Before you export your vehicle to a foreign
country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy
or consulate to make sure local regulations do
not prevent you from registering your vehicle.
Officials at the embassy can also help you decide
whether you should import your vehicle to that
country.
*
[HS06600(ALL)06/95]
Officials at the embassy or consulate can tell you
where to get unleaded fuel. If you cannot get
unleaded fuel or can get only fuel with an
anti-knock index that is lower than your vehicle
needs, contact a district or owner relations office
before you leave the U.S. or Canada.
*
[HS06700(ALL)06/95]
Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a
proper conversion may damage the effectiveness
of your emissions control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford
Motor Company is not responsible for any
damage that is caused by use of improper fuel.
*
[HS06800(ALL)06/95]
You may also have difficulty importing your
vehicle back into the U.S. if you use leaded fuel.
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Accessories
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[AC00400(ALL)01/96]
Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
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[AC00425(ALL)01/96]
Ford has many fine products available from
your dealer to clean your vehicle and protect its
finishes. For best results, use the following, or
products of equivalent quality:
[AC00450(ALL)04/96]
twelve pica chart:0032382-B*
[AC00500(ALL)04/96]
A wide selection of accessories is available
through your local authorized dealer. These fine
accessories 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
(20,000 km), whichever comes first. See your
dealer for complete warranty information and
accessory availability.
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[AC01500(ALL)01/96]
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 affected by
operating your vehicle. (Citizens band
[CB] transceivers, garage door openers,
and other transmitters whose power
output is 5 watts or less will not
ordinarily affect your vehicle's
operation.)
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[AC01600(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: Because we have no control over the
installation, design, or manufacture of
such systems, Ford cannot assume
responsibility for any adverse effects or
damage that may result if you use this
equipment.
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Index 243
Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............. 15
Accessory position on the ignition..... 44
Additives, engine oil.......... 149
Air bag supplemental restraint system . 69, 78
and child safety seats........77±78
description............. 69,71
driver air bag........... 69,71
indicator light............. 14
operation............... 71
passenger air bag............ 71
service and information labels.... 71,75
tone generator............. 74
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 199
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)......... 19,27,42
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 155
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 105
see also Brake............ 105
warning light.............. 15
warninig light............. 9
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 214
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 211
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 19
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 46
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding............. 161
fluid, checking............ 161
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive.... 112
fluid, adding............. 161
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Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 12
Bulbs, replacing............. 184
halogen............... 185
headlamps.............. 185
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 218
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 219
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 102
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 77
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 21
Catalytic converter........... 181
Chains, tires.............. 173
Changing a tire............. 130
Charging system warning light....... 11
Child safety restraints
child safety belts............ 90
child safety seats............ 77
Child safety seats............. 77
and air bags............77±78
attaching with tether straps....... 87
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 67, 77
in front seat............77±78
in rear outboard seat.......... 77
in rear seat............... 77
tether anchorage hardware....... 87
Chime
key in ignition............. 16
safety belt............... 9
Circuit breakers, see also fuses...... 122
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 192
chrome and aluminum parts...... 193
engine compartment......... 194
exterior............... 192
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps............ 193
fabric................ 194
headlamps.............. 193
instrument panel........... 193
instrument panel lens......... 195
interior................ 194
plastic parts............. 193
polishing............... 192
rear windows.............. 41
rustproofing............. 193
safety belts.............. 195
tail lamps.............. 193
upholstery and interior trim...... 194
washing............... 192
waxing................ 192
wheels................ 193
windows................ 41
Climate control system........... 33
Clock................... 27
Clutch................. 114
fluid reservoir............ 152
operation while driving........ 114
recommended shift speeds....... 117
shifting the gears........... 115
Cold engine starting............ 95
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 63, 65
Controls, mirrors............. 51
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 132
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 155
checking and adding......... 155
drain and flush............ 159
preparing for storage......... 197
temperature gauge........... 17
warnings............... 155
Cooling fan............... 146
Crankcase emission filter......... 199
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 213
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........214, 218
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D
Daytime running light system....... 46
Defects, reporting............ 209
Dipstick................ 150
automatic transaxle fluid....... 161
engine oil.............. 150
power steering fluid......... 159
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 143
Doors.................. 53
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 118
towing a trailer............ 119
E
Electrical system, fuses.......122, 128
Electronic radio with cassette (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 42
atenna................. 42
radio reception............. 27
tuning the radio............ 21
warranty and service information.... 30
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 21
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 211
battery acid spills.........139, 165
fuel................. 178
jump-starting............. 138
towing................ 143
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 108
Emission control system......... 181
catalytic converter.......... 181
emissions warranty......... 3,181
Engine
check engine warning light....... 13
does not start........... 96,100
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Engine (continued)
fuel injected engine, starting.....93±94
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 100
preparing to start............ 93
starting................. 94
starting after a collision........ 100
storing your vehicle........195, 197
Engine block heater............ 97
Engine coolant............. 155
checking and adding......... 155
checking hoses............ 159
disposal...........146, 152, 162
drain and flush............ 159
preparing for storage......... 197
proper solution........146, 152, 162
recovery reservoir........... 155
temperature gauge........... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
description............... 17
mechanical............... 17
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic............. 17
Engine fan............... 146
Engine:idle speed control.......... 96
Engine knocking............. 177
Engine oil............... 149
changing oil and oil filter.....150, 152
checking and adding......... 150
check oil warning light......... 11
dipstick............... 150
disposal...........146, 152, 162
engine oil pressure warning light..... 11
filter, specifications.......... 199
low oil warning light.......... 11
specifications............. 149
synthetic oil............. 149
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 149
Exhaust fumes............. 102
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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F
Fan.................. 146
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 146
Federal Communications Commission.... 29
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard............ 45,121
Flashing the lights............. 47
Flat tire................ 130
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 213
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 218
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
Centre................ 218
Foreign registration........... 220
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 174
calculating fuel economy....... 179
choosing the right fuel........ 176
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 180
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 174
filter, specifications.......... 199
fuel filler door release lever...... 174
fuel gauge............... 16
improving fuel economy....... 180
octane rating...........176±177
quality..............176±177
running out of fuel.......... 179
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 178
storing your vehicle.......... 197
treating emergencies......... 178
Fuel cap................ 174
removing.............. 174
replacing.............174±175
Fuel filler door............. 174
remote release............ 174
Fuel filter, specifications......... 199
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