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[DR16800(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,
extreme braking can make the wheels lock and
slide, causing you to lose control of the steering.
If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal and
repeat the ºsqueezeª technique.
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[DR16900(ALL)05/95]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase
your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor
damage may also eventually occur.
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[DR17000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you are driving down a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply
your brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
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[DR17100(ALL)02/95]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes annoyingly loud or increases
significantly in frequency of occurrence, return
the vehicle to your dealer for inspection.
[DR17200(ALL)09/89]
The high-mount brakelamp will light when you
apply the brakes.
[DR17300(ALL)05/95]Anti-lock Brake System
(If equipped)
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[DR17325(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle may come with the optional
anti-lock brake system. Whenever your wheels
start to lock (which could result in a skid) the
anti-lock brake system prevents the lock-up by
automatically releasing and re-applying the
brakes. The brake pedal will pulsate as a result
of the automatic releasing and re-applying of the
brakes. In spite of this improvement in braking
performance, you should continue to be cautious
in all hazardous driving situations, especially
when driving on hazardous road surfaces. Even
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234with your anti-lock brake system, you may not
have total control of your vehicle when braking
on roads with loose surfaces such as snow or
gravel, holes in the pavement, or alternating
patches of slippery and dry surfaces.
[DR17350(ALL)04/94]
Each time you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake system will function
through one test cycle. When this happens, the
anti-lock light (ABS) will come on for up to six
seconds. If the light stays on longer than six
seconds, shut off the engine and restart. If it
remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system
is disabled and should be serviced immediately
to restore the benefits of the anti-lock feature.
Normal braking is not affected unless the red
brake warning light is also lit.
[DR17400(ALL)02/94]
The anti-lock brake system has self-check
capabilities. As described above, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light turns off, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
7 mph (11 km/h). The system turns on the ABS
pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. At
this time, a mechanical noise may be heard. This
is a normal part of the self-check feature. If a
malfunction is found during this check the
anti-lock light will come on.
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[DR17500(ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
negative effects of mobile radio transmitting
equipment installed on vehicles with the ABS
system providing that the radio is installed
according to the radio manufacturer's
instructions. However, if you have had a mobile
radio transmitter installed and the ABS light
comes on (at any time other than immediately
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[DR19100(ALL)01/95]
Driving Under Special Conditions
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[DR19200(ALL)01/95]
Tips for Safe Driving
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[DR19300(ALL)07/95]
As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and
handle differently from your previous vehicle.
Use care until you become accustomed to its
various features and driving characteristics.
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[DR19400(ALL)03/95]
Operate your vehicle within reasonable limits.
Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause a
vehicle to behave differently than anticipated.
[DR19500(ALL)02/95]
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Extreme acceleration can cause the front
wheels to spin, perhaps resulting in reduced
steering control.
[DR19550(ALL)01/95]
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If you do not have anti-lock brakes, extreme
braking can cause wheels to lock and slide,
making it difficult to control the direction of
the vehicle. Use the ºsqueezeª technique by
pushing on the brake pedal with steadily
increasing force. This allows the wheels to
brake yet continue to roll so that you may
steer in the direction you want to travel. If
you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal
and repeat the squeeze technique.
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[DR19700(ALL)02/95]
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If you abruptly release the accelerator or
brake hard while going too fast around a
severe curve, your vehicle may change
direction. Avoid application of the brakes, if
possible. If braking is necessary, it should be
done by using the ºsqueezeª technique
described above.
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[DR19750(ALL)01/95]
Driving in Bad Weather
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[DR19800(ALL)01/95]
Slippery roads
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[DR19900(ALL)03/95]
On some slippery road surfaces, front-wheel
drive may provide better acceleration than
rear-wheel drive. However, this does not mean
that your vehicle can stop any faster or any
better than a vehicle with rear-wheel drive.
Exercise the same caution while driving on
slippery roads with your front-wheel drive
vehicle as you would with a rear-wheel drive
vehicle.
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[DR20000(ALL)03/95]
Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
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[DR20100(ALL)03/95]
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Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
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[DR20200(ALL)01/95]
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Drive slower than you normally would.
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[DR20400(ALL)01/95]
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Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
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[DR20500(ALL)03/92]
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Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to
avoid locking your wheels. (Does not apply
to vehicles with anti-lock brakes.)
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[DR20600(ALL)02/93]
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Consider using one of the lower gears.
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[DR20700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid losing control on slippery roads,
do not downshift into 1 (First) with the
automatic transaxle when moving faster
than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do not downshift
into 1 (First) with the manual transaxle
when moving faster than 10 mph
(16 km/h).
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[DR21600(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[DR21700(ALL)03/94]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry. The total weight of your
vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers and
cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
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[DR21800(ALL)01/95]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left front door lock facing or on the door
latch post pillar.
[DR21900(ALL)10/91]
Usage of replacement tires with a higher weight
limit than originals does not increase GVWR or
GAWR. Usage of lower capacity replacement
tires may lower GVWR and GAWR limitations
and is not recommended.
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[DR22000(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged
or you may lose control and injure
someone.
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[DR30525(ALL)03/91]
Towing Behind Another Vehicle Ð
Recreational Vehicle
[DR30530(ALL)03/91]
Towing an automatic transaxle vehicle behind
another vehicle, such as a Recreational Vehicle
(RV), is not recommended unless a front wheel
dolly is used. Do not tow your automatic
transaxle with the front wheels on the ground or
transaxle damage may occur.
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[RE07400(ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE07650(ALL)02/92]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic transaxle,
put the gearshift in P (Park). If you have a
manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1
(First). Set the parking brake and block the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire
that you are changing.
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[RE08590(ALL)08/95]
When one of the front wheels is off the ground,
the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle
from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
vehicle is in P (Automatic) or 1 (Manual). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change one of the front tires, put a block behind
the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire.
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[RE08600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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[RE08800(ALL)03/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE08850(ALL)08/93]
3. Remove any optional wheel covers or center
caps covering the lug nuts by gently prying
with the tapered end of the lug wrench.
[RE08870(ALL)09/89]
4. Loosen the wheel lug nuts one-half turn
each, but do not remove them until the tire
is raised off the ground. You should pull up
on the handle rather than push to develop
maximum force to loosen wheel lug nuts.
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[RE08875(ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE08880(ALL)03/95]
1. Place the scissors-type jack under the side of
the vehicle and adjust the jack height with
the jack handle. The jack should fit under
the side sill. There are small notches in the
seam to indicate the proper position for the
jack.
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[RE09800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
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.
[RE09825(ALL)08/95]
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The location for the jack (left rear trim panel shown)
[RE09850(ALL)03/95]
2. Insert the jack handle into the jack and turn
it clockwise until the tire just clears the
ground. Remove the wheel lug nuts.
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[RE10390(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle has metric (12 mm) wheel studs
and lug nuts. During wheel removal and
replacement, make certain that you use the same
lug nuts to reinstall the wheel or replace them
with nuts of the same metric size and threading.
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[RE10400(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Installation of an English thread nut on a
metric stud (or vice-versa) will not
properly secure the wheel to the hub.
Damaged studs may result in wheel
separation and possible injury.
[RE12100(ALL)03/95]
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(TEMP. USE ONLYlabel facing outward.)
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[RE12200(ALL)03/95]
4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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[RE12300(ALL)01/95]
5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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Replacing optional wheel covers
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[RE12700(ALL)03/95]
8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure the jack is securely fastened so it does
not rattle when you drive.
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[RE12750(ALL)06/95]
9. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE13000(ALL)03/95]
Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)
[RE13100(ALL)08/93]
If your vehicle has ªlockingº lug nuts, one of the
lug nuts on each wheel must be unlocked with a
special key. The key and registration card are
located in the tool bag with the lug wrench. If
you lose the key, send the registration card to
the manufacturer (not to the dealer) to get a
replacement key.
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[RE13150(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT
WRENCH ON THE LUG NUT KEY.
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quarter page art:0070177-AAnti-theft lug nut and key
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[RE13300(ALL)03/95]
Removing the anti-theft lug nut
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[RE13500(ALL)03/95]
Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make
sure that you hold the key square to the lug nut.
If you hold the key on an angle, you may
damage the key and the lug nut.
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[RE13600(ALL)03/95]
Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key
and apply pressure on the key with the wrench.
Turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction
to remove the lug nut.
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[RE13650(ALL)09/95]
Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut
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[RE13700(ALL)03/95]
Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Place the
lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and, while
applying pressure on the key, install the lug nut.
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[RE15100(ALL)12/91]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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[RE15150(ALL)07/95]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[RE15200(ALL)07/95]
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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[RE15250(ALL)07/95]
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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