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The brake system and parking brake light
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[LG03600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG03800(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG03900(ALL)03/95]
This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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[LG04300(ALL)07/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG04400(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
[LG04500(ALL)12/89]
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The charging system light
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE00380(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
[RE00390(ALL)01/92]
Your vehicle's battery may die 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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[RE00400(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
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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[RE00500(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
%*
[RE00600(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
%*
[RE00700(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[SV29210(ALL)03/95]
Battery
[SV29220(ALL)03/95]
If the original equipment maintenance-free
battery is replaced, it may be replaced by a
low-maintenance battery. SeeMotorcraft Partsat
the end of this chapter for the proper
replacement battery.
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[SV29230(ALL)03/95]
The low-maintenance battery has removable vent
caps for checking the electrolyte level and
adding water. The electrolyte level should be
checked at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles
(40,000 km) in temperatures up to90ÊF (32ÊC)
and more often in temperatures above90ÊF
(32ÊC). Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up
to the level indicator. Do not overfill.
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[SV29240(ALL)03/95]
If the level gets low, refill the battery with
distilled water. If necessary, you can add tap
water to the battery, provided the water is not
hard or does not have a high mineral or alkali
content. If the battery needs water quite often,
have the charging system checked for a possible
malfunction.
[SV29245(ALL)03/95]
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeStarting your vehicle's fuel-injected
enginein the Index.
[SV29250(ALL)02/94]
If the battery has been disconnected, you will
have to reset the clock and the preset stations on
your radio once the battery is reconnected.
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372 Index
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 223
fluid, adding............. 315
fluid, checking............ 315
fluid, refill capacities......... 345
fluid, specification........... 348
B
Backing up............... 229
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 313
acid, treating emergencies....... 243
charging system warning light..... 121
disconnecting............. 248
how to service............ 313
jumping a disabled battery....... 243
maintenance-free........... 313
proper disposal, recycling....... 314
replacement, specifications....... 347
servicing............... 313
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Brake fluid
checking and adding......... 317
description.............. 317
specifications...........318, 348
Brakes
anti-lock............... 233
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 127
applying the brakes.......... 232
fluid, checking and adding....... 317
fluid, specifications.......... 348
new brake linings............ 5
noise................. 233
parking............... 235
servicing............... 317
stopping distances........... 238
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 160
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Index 373
Bulbs, replacing............. 333
halogen............... 334
headlamps.............. 334
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 267
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 268
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 345
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 115
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 60
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 212, 217
Catalytic converter........... 340
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 204
Chains, tires.............. 311
Changing a tire............. 249
Charging system warning light...... 121
Child safety restraints........... 58
Child safety seats............. 60
and air bags............ 52,60
automatic locking mode
(retractor).............. 68
in front seat.............. 68
in rear outboard seat.......... 80
in rear seat............... 80
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 332
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 208
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment......... 287
exterior................ 6
exterior lamps............ 153
fabric................ 183
headlamps.............. 153
instrument panel.......... 7,137
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380 Index
J
Jack
operation............... 251
positioning.............. 251
storage................ 250
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 243
disconnecting cables.......... 248
K
Keys
positions of the ignition........ 105
removing from the ignition...... 107
stuck in lock position.......105, 107
L
Lamps
checking............... 333
daytime running light system..... 152
dome lamps............. 154
hazard flashers............ 162
headlamps.............. 151
instrument panel, dimming...... 153
interior lamps............. 153
replacing bulbs............ 333
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 159
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................ 123
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 127
charging system............ 121
check engine............. 124
engine oil pressure.......... 128
hazard warning light......... 162
high beam.............. 122
turn signal indicator........127, 159
Load limits
GAWR................ 240
GVWR................ 240
trailer towing............. 241
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