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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 20
Seating and safety restraints 72
Starting and driving
Starting 104
Driving 112
Roadside emergencies 137
Servicing
Maintenance and care 158
Capacities and specifications 217
Customer assistance 223
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 235
Index 236
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11MIten 4/13/99 2:08 PM Page 2 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. WARNINGS How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent pos
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11MIten 4/13/99 2:08 PM Page 3 Introduction If possible, you should avoid hard braking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards, you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 3
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M I R R 12MInen 4/13/99 2:10 PM Page 4 Instrumentation Page 22 Page 55 Page 54 Traction control* Turn signal/high beam Hazard flasher control Page 23 Page 6 Power mirrors* Instrument cluster Page 56 Windshield Page 22 wiper/washer Rear window control defroster control* 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 BRAKE 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 2 100 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 0 0 0 0 120 CH EF 8 10 0 130 x 1000 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE On Res Set Acc Off Coast Page 162 Page 54 Page
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:10 PM Page 5 Instrumentation Page 23 On various models the Instrument panel appearance and location of dimmer switch some items may differ from those shown here. However, the page references given still apply. Page 70 Anti-theft system status indicator* LO OFF PNL/FLR PANEL FLOOR A/C FLR / Page 24 DEF HI MAX A/C DEF Climate control system SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO AM/FM 1 2 3 SCAN ANS EJECT Page 32 VOLUME 4 5 CLOCK SEEK Electronic sound system * if equipped 5
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:10 PM Page 6 Instrumentation 55 70 60 80 50 100 120 90 80 140 40 000123 100 60 160 BRAKE 30 11 0 40 180 20 20 200 CH 120 0 0 0 0 EF 10 130 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 BRAKE 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 100 2 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 CH EF 10 8 0 130 x 1000 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES There are two different instrument cluster designs. The individual warning and indic
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:10 PM Page 7 Instrumentation Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly and the vehicle may require electrical system service. Alternative design Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. For more information, refer to Safety belt indicator light and warning chime in the Seating and safety Alternative des
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:10 PM Page 8 Instrumentation 55 70 60 80 50 100 120 90 80 140 40 000123 100 60 160 BRAKE 30 11 0 40 180 20 20 200 CH 120 0 0 0 0 EF 10 130 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 BRAKE 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 100 2 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 CH EF 10 8 0 130 x 1000 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE Traction control system light O/D TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) OFF This light comes on when the traction control system
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 9 Instrumentation If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position or stays on continuously while you are driving, have the traction control system checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible. For more information, refer to Traction Control in the Driving chapter. Low coolant (if equipped) TRACTION O/D CONTROL OFF Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Illuminates whe
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 10 Instrumentation 55 70 60 80 50 100 120 90 80 140 40 000123 100 60 160 BRAKE 30 11 0 40 180 20 CH 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 EF 10 130 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 BRAKE 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 100 2 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 CH EF 10 8 0 130 x 1000 MPH O/D TRACTION TRACTION CHECK CONTROL CONTROL OFF ENGINE Check engine CHECK ENGINE Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 11 Instrumentation The check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on solid: This
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 12 Instrumentation These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three drive cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the check engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.If the “check engine” light remains on, have your vehicl
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 13 Instrumentation Low fuel CHECK ENGINE Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately eight liters (two gallons) remaining. The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Air bag readiness CHECK ENGINE Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Front foglamps (if equipped) CHECK ENGINE Illuminates when
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 14 Instrumentation 55 70 60 80 50 100 120 90 80 140 40 000123 100 60 160 BRAKE 30 11 0 40 180 20 CH 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 EF 10 130 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 BRAKE 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 100 2 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 CH EF 10 8 0 130 x 1000 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE Brake system warning BRAKE Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illuminates after releasing the parking brak
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 15 Instrumentation Have the system checked by your dealer or qualified technician before continuing your journey. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) BRAKE Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on or BRAKE continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. Alternative design Brake system and ABS warning lights BRAKE If both warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving, stop the vehicle a
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 16 Instrumentation 55 70 60 80 50 100 120 90 80 140 40 000123 100 60 160 BRAKE 30 11 0 40 180 20 20 200 CH 120 0 0 0 0 EF 10 130 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 BRAKE 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 100 2 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 CH EF 10 8 0 130 x 1000 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE Engine oil pressure BRAKE Illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates w
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 17 Instrumentation Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The following warning and indicator lights will illuminate briefly: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver’s safety belt is fastened), traction control, ABS, brake, low coolant, low fuel, engine oil pressure, check engine and air bag readiness. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your deale
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 18 Instrumentation 55 70 60 80 50 100 120 90 80 140 40 000123 100 60 160 BRAKE 30 11 0 40 180 20 20 200 CH 120 0 0 0 0 EF 10 130 MPH TRACTION TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF CONTROL ENGINE 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 BRAKE 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 100 2 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 CH EF 8 10 130 0 x 1000 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge CH Indicates the temperature of the engine c
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12MInen 4/13/99 2:11 PM Page 19 Instrumentation Tachometer 4 Indicates the engine speed in 5 3 revolutions per minute (rpm). 6 2 7 1 8 0 x 1000 Speedometer Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle Odometer speed. 55 70 Odometer 60 80 50 100 120 90 Registers the total mileage of the 80 140 vehicle. 40 000123 100 60 160 30 11 0 40 180 20 20 200 120 0 0 0 0 10 130 Trip odometer MPH The trip odometer can register the mileage of individual journeys. To reset, depress the button. Trip odometer Re
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M I R R 13MCten 4/13/99 3:35 PM Page 20 Controls and features 55 70 4 60 80 5 3 50 100 120 90 80 140 6 40 000123 100 2 60 160 BRAKE 30 11 0 40 180 7 1 20 20 200 120 CH 0 0 0 0 EF 8 10 0 130 x 1000 MPH TRACTION O/D CHECK CONTROL OFF ENGINE LO OFF PNL/FLR PANEL FLOOR A/C FLR / DEF HI MAX A/C DEF SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO AM/FM 1 2 3 SCAN ANS EJECT VOLUME 4 5 CLOCK SEEK INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Headlamp control Lamps off. Turn one position clockwise: Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, li
