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[GF01600( ALL)01/96]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase
your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor
damage may also eventually occur.
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[GF01700( ALL)02/96]
NOTE: If you are driving down a long or
steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do
not apply your brakes continuously. If
you apply your brakes continuously,
they may overheat and become less
effective.
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[GF01800( ALL)01/96]
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate
stops does not affect the function of the brake
system and is normal. However, if the squeal
becomes louder or more frequent, have your
brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified
service technician.
[GF01900( ALL)12/95]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
detrimental effects of popular mobile radio
transmitting equipment installed on vehicles
with the anti-lock brake system, if the equipment
is installed according to the manufacturer's
instructions. However, if mobile radio
transmitting equipment is installed in your
vehicle and, if either the anti-lock brake system
cycles or the check anti-lock light comes on at
any time other than right after you turn the key
to ON or during a sudden stop, have your
mobile radio dealer inspect the installation.
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[GF02000( ALL)01/96]
Parking Brake
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[GF02100( ALL)03/96]
The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.
[GF02300( BCGV)12/95]
The parking brake pedal is suspended just below
the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of
the brake pedal.
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[AC01400( ALL)05/96]
NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers, and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label). Consult your dealer for specific
weight information.
[AC01500( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or in Canada the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulates the use
of mobile communications systems Ð
such as two-way radios, telephones,
and theft alarms Ð that are equipped
with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle
should comply with FCC regulation
and should be installed only by a
qualified technician.
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Index 287
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 11
Accessory position on the ignition..... 72
Additives, engine oil.......... 201
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . 114
and child safety seats......... 120
description.............. 114
driver air bag............ 114
indicator light............. 13
operation.............. 116
passenger air bag........... 117
service and information labels..... 116
tone generator............ 118
Air cleaner filter
location............... 198
specifications............. 247
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 59
semi-automatic temperature
control system............ 62
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 97
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 25
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 207
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 145
see also Brake............ 145
warning light.............. 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 184
Anti-theft system
arming the system........... 93
description............... 92
disarming an untriggered system..... 94
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
mirrors................ 89
plastic parts............. 244
polishing............... 243
rustproofing............. 243
safety belts.............. 244
tail lamps.............. 244
upholstery and interior trim...... 245
washing............... 243
waxing............... 243
wheels................ 246
Climate control system.......... 59
air conditioning.......... 59,62
heating.............. 59,62
Clock.................. 71
Cold engine starting........... 140
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 105
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 26
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 26
Console, description............ 91
Controls
mirrors................ 86
power seat.............. 102
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 207
checking and adding......... 207
drain and flush............ 211
preparing for storage......... 251
proper solution............ 209
refill capacities............ 248
specifications............. 249
temperature gauge........... 21
warnings............... 207
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292 Index
Cooling fan............... 196
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 257
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........257, 263
D
Daytime running light system....... 67
Defrost
rear window.............. 66
windshield............... 60
Dipstick................ 202
automatic transmission fluid...... 217
engine oil.............. 202
power steering fluid.......... 214
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 192
Dispute Settlement Board........ 258
Doors.................. 87
door ajar warning light......... 18
lubricant specifications......... 249
Driving under special conditions..... 162
bad weather............. 162
heavy load.............. 156
high water.............. 164
slippery roads............ 162
tips for safe driving.......... 162
towing a trailer............ 158
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 173
fuses................. 165
Electronic sound system
tuning the radio........ 27,37,46
warranty and service information..... 58
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 37
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 255
battery acid spills........... 186
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Power steering
dipstick............... 214
driving with power steering...... 150
fluid, checking and adding...... 214
fluid, refill capacity.......... 248
fluid, specifications.......... 249
servicing............... 150
Prop rod, hood............. 198
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 25
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 249
refill capacity............. 248
Rear window............... 88
defroster................ 66
Refill capacities for fluids........ 248
Relays................. 165
Remote control, trunk........... 72
Remote entry system........... 95
locking/unlocking doors........ 96
opening the trunk........... 96
panic alarm.............. 97
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 98
replacing the batteries.......... 97
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................ 103
child................. 118
head.................. 99
infant................ 118
Roadside assistance........... 255
Roadside emergencies.......... 165
Rotating the tires............ 222
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Vehicle storage............. 250
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 59,65
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 201
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 14
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 141
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 73
safety belt............... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 58
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 75
rear window reservoir......... 206
reservoir............... 206
warning light.............. 20
windshield.............. 206
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 156
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 192
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 184
cleaning............... 246
covers..............178, 182
inspection and maintenance...... 221
lug nuts............... 178
ornaments.............. 182
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