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[SV47800(ALL)05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[SV47900(ALL)01/95]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV48000(ALL)01/95]
q
Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV48100(ALL)01/95]
q
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[SV48150(ALL)01/95]
q
Do not push start your vehicle.
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[SV48200(ALL)03/95]
q
Have the services listed in yourMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule.
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[SV48300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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[SV48400(ALL)05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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[SV48500(ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV48550(ALL)05/95]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emission control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those with which your vehicle or engine was
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Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 57
Additives, engine oil.......... 218
Air bag supplemental
restraint system........... 17,25
and child safety seats....... 17,24±25
description............... 18
disposal................ 22
driver air bag............. 18
indicator light............. 55
operation............... 18
passenger air bag............ 18
proper seating............. 16
tone generator............. 22
wearing safety belts........... 15
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 268
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 65
Alcohol, in fuel............. 214
Aluminum wheels............ 238
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . 75, 121, 143
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 57
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 188
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 185
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 121
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
wheels................ 239
windows................ 72
Clock................127, 143
Clutch
operation while driving........ 153
recommended shift speeds....... 156
shifting the gears........... 154
Cold engine starting............ 43
Combination lap and shoulder belts..... 9
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 122, 128
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 122
Console, description........... 114
Controls
instrument panel............ 63
mirrors................ 113
steering column............. 77
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 221
drain and flush............ 226
preparing for storage......... 272
specifications............. 226
temperature gauge........... 61
Cooling fan............... 204
Crankcase emission filter......... 268
Cruise control (see Speed control)...... 89
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 187
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 192
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 63
Daytime running light system....... 78
Defects, reporting............ 192
Dipstick
engine oil.............. 218
power steering fluid.......... 247
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 181
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Engine (continued)
storing your vehicle........271±272
Engine block heater............ 45
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 221
checking hoses............ 229
disposal.........204, 220, 225, 244
drain and flush............ 226
preparing for storage......... 272
temperature gauge........... 61
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 61
description............... 61
mechanical............... 61
Engine fan............... 204
Engine knocking............. 213
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 220
checking and adding......... 218
dipstick............... 218
disposal.........204, 220, 225, 244
engine oil pressure gauge........ 60
filter, specifications.......... 268
synthetic oil...........217±218
ªbreak-inº oils............ 5±6
viscosity............... 217
Exhaust fumes.............. 48
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 145
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard.............. 81
Flashing the lights............. 81
Flat tire................. 173
Foglamps................. 74
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 187
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 188
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 192
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Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 192
Foreign registration........... 194
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 216
choosing the right fuel........ 212
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 210
filter, specifications.......... 268
fuel gauge............... 60
octane rating............. 213
running out of fuel.......... 215
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 214
storing your vehicle.......... 272
treating emergencies......... 214
Fuel cap
removing.............. 210
replacing............... 212
Fuel filter, specifications......... 268
Fuel gauge................ 60
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting
after a collision............. 46
Fuses................. 248
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 210
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 212, 216
Gasohol................ 214
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 210
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 61
fuel gauge............... 60
odometer............... 62
speedometer.............. 62
Gauges, Mechanical
charging system gauge......... 60
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 61
engine oil pressure gauge........ 60
fuel gauge............... 60
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 216
Mirrors, remote control......... 113
Moon roof............... 102
Motorcraft parts............. 268
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 192
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating.............. 213
Odometer
description............... 62
trip odometer............. 62
Oil filter................ 268
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 217
Oil viscosity.............. 217
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 264
Order forms, service information..... 124
Overseas offices............. 194
P
Parking brake
operation.............. 160
warning light.............. 55
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 268
PCV valve, specifications........ 268
Power door locks............. 96
Power features
door locks............... 96
mirrors............... 113
moon roof.............. 102
windows............... 101
Power steering
dipstick............... 247
driving with power steering...... 157
fluid, checking and adding...... 247
servicing............... 157
Prop rod, hood............. 206
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Transaxle control switch......... 149
Transmission, automatic operation.... 147
Transmission control switch....... 149
Trip odometer.............. 62
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 263
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 83
lever............... 77,83
U
Upshift speeds............. 156
Used engine oil, disposal . . 204, 220, 225, 244
V
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 263
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 193
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles......... 165
automatic transmissions........ 165
calculating the load.......... 165
manual transaxles........... 165
manual transmissions......... 165
Vehicle storage............. 271
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 65
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 217
W
Warm engine, starting........... 44
Warning chimes, safety belt........ 54
Warning lights, testing........... 43
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 51
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 146
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
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