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[AS27100(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS27250(ALL)08/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The radio will resume playing.
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[AS27300(ALL)08/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS27400(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS27500(ALL)08/95]
Push thek/memory preset #3 button to
activate. Push again to deactivate.
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[AS27510(ALL)08/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS27520(ALL)08/95]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS27530(ALL)08/95]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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[AS27540(ALL)08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS27550(ALL)08/95]
1. Turn the radio on.
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[AS27560(ALL)08/95]
2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button,
press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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[AS27570(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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224 %
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[DR03800(ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[DR04001(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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[DR04025(ALL)07/93]
Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift
[DR04050(ALL)08/95]
Since your vehicle has a console-mounted
gearshift, you must depress the brake pedal,
then push in the thumb button to move the
gearshift to the position you choose.
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[DR04900(ALL)11/94]
Once the gearshift is secure in the desired
position, release the brake pedal and use the
accelerator as necessary.
[DR04950(ALL)06/94]
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The automatic console-mounted gearshift lever
[DR05010(ALL)08/95]
To move the gearshift out of P (Park), the
ignition must be turned to the ON position and
the brake pedal must be depressed. When the
gearshift is in any other position except P (Park),
the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or be
removed from the steering column. To remove
the key, the gearshiftmustbe in P (Park).
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225 [DR05020(ALL)07/93]
Your vehicle has a special shift-lock safety
feature which prevents you from shifting out of
P (Park) without the brake pedal depressed. To
shift the transaxle out of the P (Park) position,
the ignition must be in the ON position, the
battery must be supplying electrical power, and
your foot must be pressing on the brake pedal.
[DR05030(ALL)01/92]
In the unlikely event that you cannot move the
selector lever from the P (Park) position with the
brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the
brake. Then:
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[DR05035(ALL)06/95]
1. Remove the shift-lock override cap with a 1ª
or longer screwdriver.
[DR05038(ALL)02/94]
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Shift-lock override
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[DR05040(ALL)03/93]
2. Insert the screwdriver into the shift-lock
override opening and push the screwdriver
handle down.
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[DR05800(ALL)06/95]
When to use D (Drive)
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[DR06000(ALL)04/95]
D (Drive) eliminates the excessive shifting
between third and fourth gears that your vehicle
sometimes does when you are traveling through
hilly terrain injOverdrive. It also gives more
engine braking to slow your vehicle on
downgrades thanjOverdrive.
[DR06100(ALL)09/95]
When to use L (Low)
[DR06200(ALL)08/93]
Use L (Low) when more power is needed to
drive up steep hills. It also gives more engine
braking than Drive when driving on hilly roads.
[DR06300(ALL)06/95]
Do not go faster than 38 mph (60 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from L (Low) to Drive or
from L (Low) to Overdrive at any speed.
[DR06320(ALL)09/95]
Reverse
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[DR06340(ALL)08/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
[DR06350(ALL)08/95]
Neutral
[DR06379(ALL)09/95]
In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transaxle are
not locked. Your vehicle will roll freely, even on
the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or
brakes are on.
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[DR06400(ALL)06/92]
Parking
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[DR06500(ALL)11/94]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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[DR06600(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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[DR06625(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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[DR06675(ALL)02/91]
You can tell the gearshift is securely latched
when the thumb button has popped out. In this
position the gearshift selector lever cannot be
moved unless the button is pushed in.
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[DR06680(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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232 [DR10200(ALL)02/92]Do not attempt to shift into 1 (First) gear with
the clutch pedal depressed at speeds higher than
10 mph (16 km/h). If you do, it could cause a
complete clutch failure, making your vehicle
inoperative.
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[DR15600(ALL)01/95]
Steering Your Vehicle
[DR15700(ALL)07/93]
Your vehicle may be equipped with power
steering. Power steering uses energy from the
engine to help steer your vehicle.
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[DR15800(ALL)04/95]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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[DR16000(ALL)01/95]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[DR16200(ALL)03/95]
Brakes
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[DR16300(ALL)01/95]
Applying the Brakes
[DR16350(ALL)07/93]
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that
adjust automatically as the brake pads or linings
wear down.
[DR16400(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle may have four-wheel anti-lock disc
brakes which adjust automatically through
everyday use. Refer to section on anti-lock
brakes later in this chapter.
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[DR16700(ALL)05/95]
Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ºsqueezeª technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.
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[DR16800(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,
extreme braking can make the wheels lock and
slide, causing you to lose control of the steering.
If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal and
repeat the ºsqueezeª technique.
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[DR16900(ALL)05/95]
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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[DR17000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you are driving down a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply
your brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
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[DR17100(ALL)02/95]
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 annoyingly loud or increases
significantly in frequency of occurrence, return
the vehicle to your dealer for inspection.
[DR17200(ALL)09/89]
The high-mount brakelamp will light when you
apply the brakes.
[DR17300(ALL)05/95]Anti-lock Brake System
(If equipped)
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[DR17325(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle may come with the optional
anti-lock brake system. Whenever your wheels
start to lock (which could result in a skid) the
anti-lock brake system prevents the lock-up by
automatically releasing and re-applying the
brakes. The brake pedal will pulsate as a result
of the automatic releasing and re-applying of the
brakes. In spite of this improvement in braking
performance, you should continue to be cautious
in all hazardous driving situations, especially
when driving on hazardous road surfaces. Even
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234with your anti-lock brake system, you may not
have total control of your vehicle when braking
on roads with loose surfaces such as snow or
gravel, holes in the pavement, or alternating
patches of slippery and dry surfaces.
[DR17350(ALL)04/94]
Each time you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake system will function
through one test cycle. When this happens, the
anti-lock light (ABS) will come on for up to six
seconds. If the light stays on longer than six
seconds, shut off the engine and restart. If it
remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system
is disabled and should be serviced immediately
to restore the benefits of the anti-lock feature.
Normal braking is not affected unless the red
brake warning light is also lit.
[DR17400(ALL)02/94]
The anti-lock brake system has self-check
capabilities. As described above, the system
turns on the anti-lock light each time you start
your engine. After the engine is started and the
anti-lock light turns off, the system performs
another test the first time the vehicle reaches
7 mph (11 km/h). The system turns on the ABS
pump motor for approximately 1/2 second. At
this time, a mechanical noise may be heard. This
is a normal part of the self-check feature. If a
malfunction is found during this check the
anti-lock light will come on.
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[DR17500(ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
negative effects of mobile radio transmitting
equipment installed on vehicles with the ABS
system providing that the radio is installed
according to the radio manufacturer's
instructions. However, if you have had a mobile
radio transmitter installed and the ABS light
comes on (at any time other than immediately
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