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operate properly, they do not need to be
replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use
during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation
is noted.
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[SS11700(ALL)05/96]
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
[SS11950(ALL)05/96]
Important Air Bag Precautions
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[SS11960(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental
restraint system designed to work with the
safety belts to help protect you and your right
front seat passenger in the event of a collision.
The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is
primarily designed to reduce certain upper body
injuries.
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[SS11970(ALL)05/96]
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their safety
belts, failure to do so may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a
collision.
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[SS11980(ALL)05/96]
WARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag covers that may
come into contact with an inflating air
bag. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
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[SS12000(ALL)05/96]
WARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint
System or its fuses. See your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[TO09450(ALL)03/96]
3. Push and hold the thumb button.
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4. Move the gearshift lever.
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[TO09470(ALL)03/96]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[TO09480(ALL)03/96]
WARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[TO09500(ALL)01/96]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
[TO09520(ALL)02/96]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start even after a small collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have been activated.
The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop
the fuel pump when your vehicle has been
involved in a major jolt.
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[TO09530(ALL)03/96]
Once the shut-off switch is activated, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle.
[TO09540(ALL)01/96]
The reset switch on your vehicle is located in a
small compartment on the left side of the
luggage compartment.
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[ER02985(ALL)01/96]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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[ER02990(ALL)02/96]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[ER02995(ALL)03/96]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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[ER03000(ALL)01/96]
Fuses
[ER03005(ALL)01/96]
Fuses protect your vehicle's electrical system
from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have
been overloaded and blown a fuse. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the
appropriate circuit protectors.
[ER03010(ALL)04/96]
The following charts tell you which fuses protect
each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse
blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use the
circuit will not work.
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[ER03015(ALL)01/96]
Once you have determined which fuses to check,
follow the procedures underChecking and
replacing fuseslater in this chapter.
[ER03020(ALL)04/96]
Your vehicle has a main fuse block under the
hood and a regular fuse box mounted in the
instrument panel behind a cover.
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Main fuse block
[ER03027(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Ford recommends that the high
amperage fuses in the main fuse block
be replaced by a qualified technician.
[ER03030(ALL)01/96]
If the 80 Amp. fuse is blown, it must be
replaced. To remove the main fuse block and
replace the fuse:
[ER03035(ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0032220-B
Main fuse block location
[ER03040(ALL)01/96]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
[ER03045(ALL)01/96]
2. Remove the nuts on either end.
[ER03050(ALL)01/96]
3. Lift the fuse block and open the flaps on the
side of the fuse block.
[ER03055(ALL)01/96]
4. Remove the bolts on either side of the block.
[ER03060(ALL)01/96]
5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same
rating.
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fourteen pica chart:0032237-C
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
[ER03125(ALL)01/96]
1. Find the fuse panel and remove the cover.
[ER03130(ALL)01/96]
2. Find the position of the fuse you want to
check.
[ER03135(ALL)01/96]
3. To remove the fuse, use the fuse puller
provided (located on the cover of the interior
fuse panel).
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[ER03140(ALL)01/96]
quarter page art:0030248-C
Fuse puller tool and fuse
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4. Look through the transparent side of the
fuse to see if the metal wire inside is
separated. If it is, replace the fuse with one
of the same amperage only. You can use the
amp rating number on the fuse as well as
the color to identify the correct replacement.
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[ER03150(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
[ER03155(ALL)01/96]
5. Reinstall the fuse puller on the inside of the
fuse panel cover.
[ER03160(ALL)01/96]
6. Install the fuse panel cover.
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[ER03165(ALL)04/96]
Even after you replace a fuse, it may continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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[ER03170(ALL)01/96]
The following chart indicates the colors and
amperage ratings of standard fuses.
[ER03172(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Some of your vehicle's components
may be protected by a fuse link. Ford
recommends that fuse links be replaced
by a qualified technician.
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Index 245
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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Index 247
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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250 Index
Fuel gauge................ 16
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 100
starting after a collision........ 100
Fuse panels............... 122
instrument panel........... 128
Fuses
charts..............122, 128
checking and replacing........ 128
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 174
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 176, 179
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 174
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 17
fuel gauge............... 16
odometer................ 18
speedometer.............. 18
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 17
fuel gauge............... 16
odometer................ 18
speedometer.............. 18
trip odometer.............. 18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
definition............... 118
driving with a heavy load....... 118
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 111
column-mounted........... 111
downshifting............. 117
floor-mounted............ 115
locking the gearshift........... 44
positions.............111, 115
shifting the gears.........111, 115
upshifting.............. 117
Gearshift:shifting the gears......111, 115
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