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[IS03000(R)01/96]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[IS03100(R)01/96]
The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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[IS03200(R)01/96]
Brake System Warning Light
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[IS03300(R)03/96]
The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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[IS03400(R)03/96]
This light illuminates when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or illuminates after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[IS03500(R)03/96]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
[IS03600(R)01/96]
6 pica art:0021145-A
Brake warning light symbols
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[IS04351(R)03/96]
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
[IS04355(R)01/96]
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
[IS04400(R)01/96]
6 pica art:0021148-B
Safety belt warning light symbol
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[IS04420(R)03/96]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[IS04430(R)01/96]
This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating
normally.
[IS04435(R)01/96]
RWARNING
A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or
more of the following: the readiness light will either
flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five
beeps will be heard.
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[IS04437(R)05/96]
RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have
the air bag system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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Controls and Features
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[CF00290(R)03/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0090191-A
Fog lamp switch
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[CF00300(R)03/96]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
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[CF00305(R)03/96]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[CF00310(R)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF00315(R)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF00320(R)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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[CF00325(R)03/96]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and
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[CF00330(R)03/96]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.
[CF00333(R)05/96]
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The vehicle is running.
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[CF00335(R)03/96]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
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[CF00340(R)03/96]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[MC44600(R)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC44700(R)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC44800(R)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC44850(R)01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC44900(R)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC45000(R)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC45100(R)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC45200(R)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC45300(R)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC45350(R)01/96]
n
fog lamps
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[MC45400(R)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[MC45500(R)01/96]
n
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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[MC45600(R)01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[MC45700(R)01/96]
n
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially away from a
position slightly down and to the right
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[MC46300(R)03/96]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC46400(R)01/96]1.
Make sure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
[MC46502(R)01/96]2.
Lift the hood. Remove the electrical connector behind the
headlamp by grasping the wires and pulling it rearward.
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[MC46700(R)01/96]3.
Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it 1/8 of a turn to
free it from the socket. Then slide the ring off the plastic
base.Keep the ring.You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
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[MC46800(R)01/96]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[MC46900(R)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[MC47000(R)01/96]1.
With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket.
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[MC47100(R)01/96]2.
Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it
contacts the rear of the socket. Lock the ring into the socket
by rotating it clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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[MC47200(R)01/96]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into position.
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[MC47300(R)01/96]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC47415(R)01/96]
Tail Lamp Bulb
[MC47420(R)01/96]
Removing the tail lamp bulb
[MC47425(R)01/96]1.
Remove the four (4) screws retaining rear lamp to vehicle.
[MC47430(R)01/96]2.
Remove rear lamp.
[MC47435(R)01/96]3.
Remove socket from lamp.
[MC47440(R)01/96]4.
Remove bulb from socket.
[MC47465(R)01/96]
Installing the tail lamp bulb
[MC47470(R)01/96]1.
Install tail lamp bulb in socket.
[MC47475(R)01/96]2.
Install socket to lamp.
[MC47480(R)01/96]3.
Install lamp to vehicle.
[MC47485(R)01/96]4.
Install four (4) lamp retaining screws.
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[MC47510(R)01/96]
24 pica art:0021369-A
Replacing the tail lamp bulb
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC47625(R)02/96]
Bulb Specifications
[MC48200(R)05/96]
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Index
Brakes (continued)
front disc...................... 155
if brakes do not grip well.............. 158
master cylinder................... 261
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................155, 158
parking...................... 160
power braking................... 155
rear anti-lock.................... 155
servicing....................158, 261
stopping distances.................. 159
trailer....................... 212
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake-shift interlock.................. 165
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 21
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 299
headlamps..................... 299
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Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 152
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 133
Catalytic converter................... 295
Chains, tires...................... 286
Changing a tire.................... 227
Charging system gauge................. 19
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Child safety restraints
child safety belts.................. 144
child safety seats.................. 133
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 164
column-mounted.................. 164
floor-mounted................... 171
gearshift override.................. 165
locking the gearshift.................. 73
positions....................164, 171
shifting the gears................164, 171
shift-lock...................... 165
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............164, 171
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
H
Hazard flashers.................... 217
Headlamps
aiming....................... 298
checking alignment................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
daytime running lights................ 63
replacing bulbs................... 298
turning on and off.................. 61
warning chime.................... 21
High beams
indicator light.................... 21
operation....................... 61
Hitch......................... 211
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