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3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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[RE03500(ALL)04/95]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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[RE03550(ALL)03/95]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter.
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[RE03600(ALL)03/95]
Changing a Tire
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[RE03700(ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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[RE03800(ALL)03/95]
The Conventional Spare Tire
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[RE03900(ALL)01/95]
If you have the conventional spare tire, you can
use it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare
tire is identical to the other tires that come with
your vehicle, although the wheel may not match.
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[RE04000(ALL)03/95]
The Temporary Spare Tire
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[RE04100(ALL)03/95]
You may have a high pressure temporary spare
tire. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire
and is designed for emergency use only. Use it
only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with
the words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that
you can easily identify it.
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RWARNING
Do not stow any conventional spare tire
or flat temporary spare tire in the
underbody position. Doing so may cause
damage to the tire, rear axle, or brake
lines. (Standard length only)
[RE06800(ALL)01/89]
A flat tire can be temporarily secured to the
floor pan under the rear-most seat. To
temporarily secure a flat tire:
[RE06900(ALL)01/89]
1. Remove the spare tire ªJº bolt, plate and
wing nut from their stowed location on the
jack.
[RE07000(ALL)01/89]
2. Position the flat tire, valve stem up, under
the rear-most seat and over the ªJº bolt
attaching bracket on the floor pan.
[RE07100(ALL)01/89]
3. Insert the ªJº hook bolt through the center of
the wheel and hook on bracket.
[RE07200(ALL)06/95]
4. Install plate over ªJº hook bolt and secure
with wing nut.
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quarter page art:0020267-A
Stowed position of ªJº bolt, plate and wing nut (Standard
length model)
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RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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[RE15200(ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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[RE15325(ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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[RE15335(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF
position.
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[RE15420(ALL)06/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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[RE15430(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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[SV02200(ALL)06/95]
q
Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[SV02500(ALL)03/95]
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
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[SV02600(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
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[SV02650(ALL)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[SV02700(ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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[SV02725(ALL)06/95]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02750(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV02785(ALL)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[SV02800(ALL)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02900(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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Opening the Hood
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[SV03000(ALL)12/91]
1. Pull the hood release handle, located next to
the parking brake pedal.
[SV03025(ALL)06/95]
one third page art:0095045-A
Hood release handle
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[SV03050(ALL)12/91]
2. While applying downward pressure on the
hood, push the hood latch handle located
behind the grille near the center front of the
vehicle to the left.
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[SV03100(ALL)08/94]
3. Disconnect the hood support from the
retaining clip on the radiator support and
place it into the slot marked PROP in the
underside of the hood.
[SV03400(ALL)08/95]
quarter page art:0020335-A
Hood and support rod
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4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
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[SV12250(ALL)08/95]
q
English: MPG = (total miles driven)v
(gallons used)
[SV12275(ALL)08/95]
q
Metric: L/100k = (100 x liters used)v(total
kilometers driven)
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[SV12300(ALL)08/95]
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
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[SV12400(ALL)08/95]
EPA and TC fuel economy figures are obtained
from laboratory tests under simulated road
conditions and thus are estimates which may not
reflect the actual conditions you experience or
your personal style of driving. The EPA or TC
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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The following decrease fuel economy:
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Excessive speed
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[SV12760(ALL)03/95]
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Rapid acceleration
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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Sudden stops
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Extended engine idling
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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Underinflated tires
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Heavy loads
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[SV12960(ALL)05/95]
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[SV13800(ALL)03/95]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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[SV13900(ALL)03/95]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[SV14000(ALL)02/95]
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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[SV14050(ALL)03/95]
2. Set the parking brake, making sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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[SV14100(ALL)02/95]
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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[SV14200(ALL)03/95]
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
[SV14400(ALL)06/95]
quarter page art:0095016-A
Engine oil dipstick
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Wiper blade replacement
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[SV25000(ALL)07/95]
If the wiper blades still do not work properly
after you clean them, you may need to replace
the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the
instructions that come with them.
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[SV25200(ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV25300(ALL)03/95]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
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[SV25400(ALL)03/95]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
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[SV25500(ALL)02/95]
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Stay within the recommended load limits (see
Load limitsin the Index).
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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[SV25700(ALL)10/89]
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Drive at safe speeds.
[SV25750(ALL)08/95]
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Make sure the spare tire is mounted and
anchored properly in the tire carrier without
contacting functional parts such as brake
tubes, fuel lines, exhaust pipes, etc.
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[SV25800(ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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[SV25890(ALL)07/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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