stop start FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 10.G User Guide

245 [SV21000(MBC )12/91]
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Close the vent plug.
[SV21100(MBC )03/93]
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Reinstall the coolant recovery reservoir cap
by installing the cap to the fully installed
position.
[SV21110(MBC )03/93]
q
Reinstall the pressure cap to the pressure
relief position by installing the cap to the
fully installed position, and then backing off
to the first stop.
[SV21200(MBC )03/93]
q
Start and idle engine until the radiator upper
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is
open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
[SV21300(MBC )03/93]
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Immediately shut off engine. Cover cap
completely with a thick cloth and cautiously
remove radiator pressure cap and add a
50/50 mixture of recommended coolant and
water until system is full.
[SV21400(MBC )03/91]
q
Reinstall the radiator cap securely.
[SV21500(MBC )05/94]
q
Remove the cap from the engine coolant
recovery reservoir and add a 50/50 mixture
of recommended cooling system fluid and
water to the FULL-HOT mark on the engine
coolant recovery reservoir. Check that
reservoir hose is not kinked.
[SV21800(MBC )03/93]
q
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
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[SV21900(MBC )05/95]
q
Check for leaks at the draincock, block plug
and vent plug.
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[SV22000(MBC )03/95]
q
Recheck the engine coolant level, using the
recommended procedure, after one or two
occasions of vehicle use.
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248battery. If you ever disconnect the battery or
install a new battery, you must allow the
computer to ªrelearnº its idle conditions before
your vehicle will drive properly. To let the
engine do this, put the gearshift in P (Park), turn
off all the accessories, and start the vehicle. Let
the engine idle for at least one minute. (Engine
must be warm in order to ªlearn.º) Also, allow
approximately 10 miles (16 km) of stop and go
traffic for your vehicle's engine to completely
ªrelearnº its idle.
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[SV22200( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
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[SV22250( ALL)03/95]
Washer Fluid
[SV22300( ALL)12/94]
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid
periodically, or when the optional lamp indicates
low fluid. The reservoir for washer fluid is
located on the driver's side of the engine
compartment. Visual inspection can determine if
the washer fluid is adequate. Do not operate the
washer when the reservoir is empty.
[SV23000( BC )12/91]
one third page art:0010375-B
The reservoir for the windshield washer fluid
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[SV53717( ALL)09/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
[SV53730( ALL)03/95]
The following steps must be run in the order
shown. If steps 2 thru 9 are interrupted, repeat
the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps.
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[SV53735( ALL)06/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according
to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
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[SV53740( ALL)07/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
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[SV53745( ALL)06/95]
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
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[SV53747( BCGV)06/95]
2. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
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[SV53752( BCGV)07/95]
3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (70 km/h)
at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.
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[SV53757( BCGV)07/95]
4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at
45 mph (70 km/h) for 30 seconds.
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[SV53763( BCGV)06/95]
5. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
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[SV53768( BCGV)07/95]
6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at
speeds between 25 and 40 mph
(40-60 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
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[SV53772( ALL)07/95]
a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10
seconds each
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[SV53775( ALL)07/95]
b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle position, and
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[SV53777( ALL)07/95]
c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.
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