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143
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[FV50000(BEF )01/95]
Mirrors
*
[FV50200(BEF )05/95]
With the door closed and the seat adjusted for
comfort and proper vehicle control, move the
mirrors for best view by tilting up or down, left
or right. Do not adjust the mirrors while the
vehicle is in motion.
[FV50300( E )05/95]
NOTE: Models equipped without rear door
windows are not equipped with a
rearview mirror.
*
[FV50325(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not allow
anything to block your vision. If you can't
see through the mirror, you could be
involved in an accident and injure
yourself or others.
*
[FV52400( EF )06/95]
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If equipped)
%*
[FV52500( EF )06/95]
Your vehicle may feature illuminated vanity
mirrors on the sun visors. You can turn on the
lighted mirror by lifting the mirror door cover.
*
[FV52600( EF )06/95]
quarter page art:0020251-A
Visor vanity mirror
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144 %
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[FV52900(BEF )06/95]
Outside Mirrors (Manual Control)
*
[FV53000(BEF )06/95]
Adjust outside mirrors with the door closed and
the seat adjusted for comfort and proper vehicle
control. Move the mirrors for best view by
tilting up or down, left or right.
*
[FV53100(BEF )06/95]
On vehicles equipped with fold-away mirrors,
the mirrors should be folded rearward into the
body position before entering automatic car
wash systems.
[FV53600( E )05/95]
one third page art:0020884-C
Outside mirrors Ð manual control
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half page art:0020885-A
Outside mirrors Ð manual control
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[FV53900( EF )05/90]
On vehicles equipped with ªnonº folding
(swing-out recreational) mirrors, automatic car
wash systems are not recommended. Use special
truck wash facilities for vehicles with this type
of mirror.
[FV54200( E )11/90]
For the Econoline van without rear door
windows and all Econolines equipped with the
swing-out recreational mirrors, the right-hand
side mirror is a flat glass mirror. All other
right-hand side/view mirrors used on the
Econoline are convex. Convex mirrors have a
curved surface and will show a wider view of
the lane next to and behind your vehicle.
*
[FV54400(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
The side view mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther away
than they actually are.
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[FV54500(BEF )08/91]
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors
(If equipped)
*
[FV54600(BEF )08/91]
To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
*
[FV54800(BEF )06/94]
1. Find the control switch in the driver's door
panel.
*
[FV55000(BEF )06/94]
2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
selector switch to R or L.
*
[FV55200(BEF )06/94]
3. Move the control knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
*
[FV55400(BEF )06/94]
4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
[FV55600( E )12/91]
quarter page art:0020908-A
Power mirror control
*
[FV55900(BEF )12/91]
Do not clean the plastic housing of any electric
mirror with gasoline or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.
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Index 381
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 10
safety belts............... 28
tail lamps............... 93
upholstery and interior trim...... 141
washing................ 9
wheels................ 319
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 87
heating................ 87
heating onlsystem............ 83
heating only system........... 83
Clock.............156, 173, 189
Cold engine starting............ 59
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 14
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 150, 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 147
Controls
instrument panel............ 81
mirrors.............143, 146
power seat.............. 140
steering column............ 99
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 301
checking and adding......... 301
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 305
temperature gauge........... 78
Cooling fan............... 280
Crankcase emission filter......... 356
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 106
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 261
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........261, 268
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388 Index
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 245
disconnecting cables.......... 247
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 56
positions of the ignition......... 55
removing from the ignition....... 56
stuck in lock position........55±56
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 94
checking............... 340
courtesy lamps............. 94
daytime running light system...... 93
dome lamps.............. 94
flashing the lamps........... 101
hazard flashers............ 103
headlamps............... 92
high beams.............. 100
high-mount brakelamp...... 96,343
illuminated entry system........ 120
illuminated mirrors.......... 143
instrument panel, dimming....... 94
interior lamps............ 92,94
replacing bulbs............ 340
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 99
Lap belts................. 22
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 74
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 70
anti-theft................ 75
brake................. 69
charging system............. 74
check engine.............. 71
engine oil pressure........... 76
hazard warning light......... 103
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Index 389
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
high beam............... 77
overdrive off............. 201
rear ABS................ 70
safety belt............... 71
testing the warning lights........ 58
theft system.............. 75
turn signal indicator.......... 99
Load limits
GAWR................ 218
GVWR................ 218
trailer towing............. 220
Lubricant specifications......... 357
Lug nuts
standard............... 252
tightening sequence.......... 255
Lumbar support, seats.......... 141
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 279
Master cylinder, brakes......... 326
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 295
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 146
rearview............... 143
side view mirrors (manual)...... 144
side view mirrors (power)....... 146
vanity mirror............. 143
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 356
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390 Index
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 266
New vehicle break-in........... 8
O
Octane rating.............. 290
Odometer................. 80
Oil filter..............300, 356
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 297
Oil viscosity.............. 297
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 351
Order forms, service information..... 152
Overdrive................ 203
Overseas offices............. 267
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 117
Parking brake
operation............... 212
warning light.............. 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 356
PCV valve, specifications......... 356
Power door locks............ 116
Power features
door locks.............. 116
lumbar support............ 141
mirrors..............143, 146
seats................. 140
windows.............123±124
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 328
driving with power steering...... 206
fluid, checking and adding....... 328
fluid, refill capacity.......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 329
servicing............... 206
Prop rod, hood............. 281
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