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[MC19700(ALL)01/96]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or
terminals, remove the cables from the terminal
and clean them both with a wire brush. You can
neutralize the acid with a solution of baking
soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you
are done cleaning them, and apply a small
quantity of grease to the top of each battery
terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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[MC19800(ALL)01/96]
Battery replacement
[MC19900(ALL)01/96]
When the original equipment maintenance-free
battery is replaced under warranty, it may be
replaced by a low-maintenance battery.
[MC19950(ALL)01/96]
The low-maintenance battery has removable vent
caps for checking the electrolyte level and
adding water, if necessary.
[MC20000(ALL)01/96]
The electrolyte level should be checked at least
every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in
temperatures up to90ÊF (32ÊC) andmore in
temperatures above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the
electrolyte level in each cell up to the level
indicator. Do not overfill.
[MC20100(ALL)01/96]
If the level gets low, you can add plain tap
water to the battery, provided the water isn't
hard or doesn't have a high mineral or alkali
content. However, if possible, refill with distilled
water. If the battery needs water quite often,
have the charging system checked for a possible
problem.
[MC20200(ALL)01/96]
If you ever disconnect the battery or install a
new battery, you must allow the computer to
ªrelearnº its idle condition before your vehicle
will drive properly. To begin this process, put
the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
N (Neutral) (manual transaxle), set the
emergency brake, turn off all the accessories, and
start the vehicle. Bring the engine to normal
operating temperature.
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[MC38500(ALL)01/96]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[MC38600(ALL)01/96]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[MC38700(ALL)01/96]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC38800(ALL)01/96]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[MC38900(ALL)01/96]
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Do not push start your vehicle.
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[MC38950(ALL)03/96]
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance
Schedulebooklet performed according to the
specified schedule.
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[MC39000(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC39100(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC39200(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC39300(ALL)01/96]
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
originally equipped.
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[MC39400(ALL)01/96]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[MC39500(ALL)08/95]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you
service your vehicle. If the metal collector
contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or
bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[MC39600(ALL)01/96]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[MC39700(ALL)01/96]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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[MC39800(ALL)03/96]
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC39900(ALL)05/96]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies that
additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II
system.
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[MC39910(ALL)03/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below.
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[MC39920(ALL)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go
city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
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[MC39930(ALL)03/96]
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway
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[MC39940(ALL)05/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not
be turned off during the above driving modes. If
the vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M
requirements by using these driving patterns, an
authorized service center can perform a detailed
OBD II drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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[MC42000(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC42100(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC42200(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC42400(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC42500(ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC42600(ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC42700(ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC42800(ALL)01/96]
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side markers
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[MC42900(ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
[MC43000(ALL)01/96]
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fog lamps (GT model)
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Index 275
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 13
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 190
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats......... 113
description............104, 106
driver air bag..........104, 106
indicator light............. 11
operation.............. 106
passenger air bag........... 106
service and information labels..... 106
tone generator............ 110
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 237
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 49
Aluminum wheels............ 214
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)........... 21,43
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 196
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 133
see also Brake............ 133
warning light.............. 13
warninig light............. 12
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 138
fluid, adding............. 201
fluid, checking............ 201
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278 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
interior................ 233
interior lamps............. 233
plastic parts............. 231
polishing............... 230
rear windows.............. 56
rustproofing............. 231
safety belts.............. 234
tail lamps.............. 232
upholstery and interior trim...... 233
washing............... 230
waxing................ 230
wheels................ 232
windows................ 56
Clock................. 27,43
Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 193
operation while driving........ 147
recommended shift speeds....... 150
shifting the gears........... 148
Cold engine starting........... 127
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 98, 100
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 22,28
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 22
Console, description............ 80
Controls, mirrors............. 78
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 169
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 196
preparing for storage......... 236
temperature gauge........... 18
warnings............... 196
Cooling fan............... 184
Crankcase emission filter......... 237
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 247
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 252
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280 Index
Engine
check engine warning light....... 15
does not start...........128, 130
fuel injected engine, starting...... 125
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 130
preparing to start........... 125
starting................ 126
starting after a collision........ 130
storing your vehicle.......... 234
Engine block heater........... 129
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 196
checking hoses............ 199
disposal...........184, 193, 203
preparing for storage......... 236
proper solution........184, 193, 203
temperature gauge........... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 18
mechanical............... 18
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:electronic............. 18
Engine fan............... 184
Engine:idle speed control......... 128
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 191
checking and adding......... 191
dipstick............... 191
disposal...........184, 193, 203
engine oil pressure gauge........ 17
filter, specifications.......... 237
specifications............. 190
synthetic oil............. 190
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 190
Exhaust fumes............. 130
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284 Index
K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
checking............... 225
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 58
flashing the lamps............ 66
fog lamps............... 57
hazard flashers............ 155
instrument panel, dimming....... 58
interior lamps.............. 58
replacing bulbs............ 225
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal).......... 62,67
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 11
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 13
brake................. 12
check engine.............. 15
engine oil pressure........... 17
hazard warning light......... 155
high beam............... 15
oil pressure............... 17
rear ABS................ 13
safety belt............... 11
service engine soon........... 15
testing the warning lights....... 126
turn signal indicator......... 62,67
Load limits
GAWR................ 151
GVWR................ 151
trailer towing............. 153
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