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Clock Operation
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How to view the clock mode
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Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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How to set the clock
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1. Turn the radio on.
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2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button.
Press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock will need to be reset.
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Common Radio Reception Conditions
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Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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1. Distance/Strength
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The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
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Controls and Features
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The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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NOTE: The radio antenna must be pushed in
prior to entering a car wash. If you do
not push in the antenna before
entering a car wash it could result in
damage to the antenna, antenna base,
or vehicle.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
[CF25000(ALL)04/96]Cupholders
[CF25010(ALL)04/96]
Your vehicle has cupholders located just above
the ashtray in the center of the instrument panel.
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Cupholders
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NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the
cupholders.
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WARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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Remove the wheel lug wrench from the tool
kit. To remove the spare tire, turn the
hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the
wheel lug wrench. To remove the jack, turn
the jack hold-down bolt counterclockwise.
Remove the tire retaining tool from the tool
kit.
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3. Remove the wheelcover with the tapered
end of a wheel nut wrench. Insert the handle
of the wrench and twist it against the inner
wheelcover flange. Remove any chrome nuts
or plastic caps covering the wheel lug bolts.
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4. Remove the top lug bolt and insert the tire
retaining tool in its place. This will hold the
tire in place when the other lug bolts are
removed.
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Tire retaining tool
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NOTE: Be sure to thread the retaining tool
until no threads on the retaining tool
are visible.
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5. Loosen the wheel lug bolts by turning the
handle of the wrench one half turn
counterclockwise. Do not remove the wheel
lug bolts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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1. Find the jacking location near the door of
the tire that you are changing. Position the
jack and turn the handle of the jack
clockwise until the wheel is completely off
the ground.
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WARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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Jack mounting position
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2. Remove the wheel lug bolts by using the lug
wrench. Never loosen the hub nuts. See the
illustration following Step 1Preparing to
Change the Tireif you are not sure where to
find the wheel bolts.
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. Keep
the retaining tool in place.
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WARNING
Installation of an English thread lug bolt
into a metric hub will not properly secure
the wheel to the hub. Damaged lug bolts
may result in wheel separation and
possible injury.
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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the wheel
lug bolts in the order shown in the
illustration under Step 1.
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8. Put the tire, jack, retaining tool and wrench
away.
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9. Secure the conventional tire where the spare
was stored with the bolt provided.
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10. Unblock the wheels.
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Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle's battery may become discharged
(ªdieº) 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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WARNING
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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WARNING
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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WARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap
while the engine is running or hot.
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If you must remove the coolant recovery cap,
follow these steps to avoid personal injury
caused by escaping steam or engine coolant:
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1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly,
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press the cap
down, turn it counterclockwise, and remove
it.
[MC18900(ALL)05/96]
UseFord Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA(in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B)
or an equivalent premium engine coolant that
meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Ford
Premium Engine Coolant is an optimized
formula that will protect all metals and rubber
elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for 4
years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
[MC19000(ALL)05/96]
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use supplemental coolant
additives in your vehicle. These additives may
harm your engine cooling system.The use of an
improper coolant may void the warranty of
your vehicle's engine cooling system.
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To fill the tank properly:
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1. Remove the fuel cap. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
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2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe. The fuel tank is normally full
after three automatic shutoffs of the nozzle.
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3. If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel
may dull or soften the paint if you do not
wash it off.
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4. Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are
finished. Turn it clockwise until you hear at
least three clicks.
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5. Push the fuel door closed.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded
fuel is prohibited by law and could damage
your vehicle. The damage may not be covered
by your warranty.
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Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel
containing manganese-based additives such as
MMT. Additionally, vehicles certified to
California emission standards (indicated 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
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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1. Insert the glass end of the bulb assembly
into the socket.
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2. Secure the bulb assembly in place with the
metal retaining clip.
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3. Attach the rubber boot over the bulb
assembly.
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4. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the boot
and bulb assembly. Lock the ring into the
socket by rotating it clockwise until you feel
a ªstopº.
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5. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the bulb assembly until it locks into position.
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6. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they
work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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