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[ST04800(ALL)03/95]
Fuel-Injected Engines
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[ST04900(ALL)03/95]
When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most important thing
to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you
have problems getting your vehicle started. SeeStarting Your
Enginein this chapter for details about when to use the
accelerator while you start your vehicle.
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[ST04950(ALL)03/95]
Starting Your Vehicle
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[ST05200(ALL)05/94]
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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[ST05300(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other
enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more
than a short period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding Against Exhaust
Fumesin this chapter for more instructions.
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[ST05400(ALL)01/95]
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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[ST05500(ALL)08/95]1.
Make sure all occupants in the vehicle buckle their safety
belts. SeeSafety Restraintsin the Index for more details.
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[ST05600(ALL)03/95]2.
Make sure the headlamps and other accessories are turned
off when starting.
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[ST05700(ALL)10/94]3.
If you have an automatic transmission,make sure that the
gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set
before you turn the key.
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[ST05800(ALL)03/91]4.
If you have a manual transmission,make sure that the
parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor,
and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key.
(Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal
is pushed in all the way).
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[LG08900(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG09001(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned on high
beam or when you flash the lights.
[LG09025(ALL)10/94]
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High beam indicator light symbol
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[LG09300(ALL)03/95]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[LG09400(ALL)09/95]
This chime sounds if you open the driver's door while the
headlamps or parking lamps are on, and the key is removed
from the ignition.
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[LG09500(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG09700(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON.
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[LG09850(ALL)01/95]
For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition
switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being
refueled.
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[LG09860(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is
in motion.
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[LG09875(ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift
from the ignition switch ON position.
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[LG38450( X)01/95]
Low Fuel Level
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[LG38500( X)01/95]
This warning message is displayed when you have
approximately 50 miles (80 km) left before you run out of fuel.
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[LG38550( X)01/95]
Low Oil Level
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[LG38600( X)01/95]
This warning message is displayed when your engine oil level is
low. If this warning message is displayed, check the level of the
engine oil.
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[LG38650( X)02/95]
To check your oil:
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[LG38700( X)05/95]1.
Park your vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine and
wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
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[LG38750( X)01/95]2.
Use the dipstick to check the oil. If the level is low, add oil,
but do not overfill.
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[LG38800( X)01/95]
If you are parked on a steep incline, the LOW OIL LEVEL
warning may come on when you start your vehicle, even
though the oil is at the correct level.
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[LG38850( X)01/95]
For information about adding oil, seeEngine oilin the Index.
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[LG38900( X)05/95]
Low Washer Fluid Light
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[LG38950( X)04/95]
This warning message is displayed when the washer fluid
reservoir is less than one quarter full.
[LG39000( X)01/95]
Check Head Lamps
[LG39050( X)08/94]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your
headlamps and at least one of them is burned out. A high beam
headlamp burn out is not monitored.
[LG39100( X)04/94]
Check Tail Lamps
[LG39150( X)04/94]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your rear
parking (tail) lamps and at least one of them is burned out.
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[LG39200( X)04/94]
Check Brake Lamps
[LG39250( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your
brakelamps by pressing the brake pedal and at least one of the
lamps is burned out.
[LG39300( X)04/94]
If you use additional lights, such as trailer lights, or if you
replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal
to the original equipment from Ford, you may get a false
ªCHECK LAMPSº warning or no warning at all.
[LG39350( X)06/94]
Air Ride Switch Off (If equipped)
[LG39400( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when the air suspension
switch, located in the rear jack stowage area on the left side, is
off. For information about the operation of the air suspension
switch, seeAutomatic ride control systemin the Index.
[LG39450( X)06/94]
Check Air Ride System (If equipped)
[LG39500( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when an air suspension
system fault has been detected. If this warning message is
displayed while driving, safely pull off the road at your earliest
convenience. If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended
maximum payload, the CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM message
may be displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle is
overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or redistribute the
payload per the recommended maximum requirements. Turn the
ignition switch from ON to OFF and ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the air suspension switch (located in
the rear jack stowage area on the left side) OFF and take your
vehicle to a dealership for service as soon as possible.
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[LG39550( X)01/95]
Change Oil Soon or Oil Change Required
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[LG39600( X)01/95]
One of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil
life remaining is 5% or less. When Oil Life Left is between 5%
and 0%, the ªCHANGE OIL SOONº message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the ªOIL CHANGE REQUIREDº
message will be displayed.
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[IP15800( X)10/94]
Liftgate Wiper and Washer (If equipped)
[IP15901( X)10/94]
The wiper/washer switch is to the right of the radio. To turn on
the wiper, rotate the wiper/washer switch to the WIPE position.
To select an interval wipe rotate switch between OFF and HI.
To turn on the washer, push the switch all the way in and hold
for spray. Release the button and the spray stops, but the wiper
continues to operate. To turn off the wiper, rotate the switch to
the OFF position.
[IP15950( X)12/92]
For information about refilling the liftgate washer fluid or
replacing your liftgate wiper blade, seeWindshield washer fluid
andWindshield wipersin the Index.
[IP16000( X)05/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0090189-A
Liftgate wiper/washer button
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[IP16800(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP16900(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP17000(ALL)09/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the headlamp control
knob to the left of the steering column.
[IP17100(ALL)09/95]1.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the first position.
Parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker
lamps are now on.
[IP17200(ALL)06/94]2.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the next position.
Headlamps are now on in addition to the above.
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[IP17250(ALL)09/95]3.
Rotate the thumb wheel when the headlamp control knob is
in an ªONº position to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully upward to operate courtesy and cargo
lamps.
[IP17260(ALL)09/95]
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art:0090190-A
Headlamp control knob
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[IP17301( X)02/95]
Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)
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[IP17320( X)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP17340( X)01/95]
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP17360( X)01/95]
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turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
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[IP17380( X)01/95]
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after you turn the
key to OFF.
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[IP17390( X)12/95]
Your vehicle may have one of the following autolamp systems
depending on when it was built:
[IP17400( X)1/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020974-C[IP17405( X)12/95]
OR
[IP17410( X)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0090216-A[IP17415( X)12/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the first autolamp (with the
ON/OFF button) use the following directions:
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[IP17420( X)01/95]
To set the autolamp:
[IP17440( X)05/95]1.
Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. If the
switch for the headlamps is ON, you cancel the autolamp.
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[IP17460( X)01/95]2.
Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle.
[IP17490( X)12/92]3.
Find the autolamp delay slide knob on the right hand side of
the mirror.
[IP17510( X)12/92]4.
Slide the knob all the way to the left.
[IP17528( X)03/93]5.
Press the autolamp ªOn/Offº button. An indicator light will
glow when the autolamp is on.
[IP17530( X)06/93]6.
The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off.
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[IP17570( X)03/93]
To turn the autolamp off, press the On/Off button. The
indicator light will turn off.
[IP17572( X)12/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the second autolamp (without
the ON/OFF button) use the following directions:
[IP17574( X)12/95]1.
Make sure the headlamp is in the OFF position. If the switch
for the headlamps is ON, you will override the autolamp.
[IP17576( X)12/95]2.
Turn the ignition key to ON or start your vehicle.
[IP17578( X)12/95]3.
Find the autolamp delay slide knob in the center of the
mirror.
[IP17580( X)12/95]4.
Slide the knob to the center of travel.
[IP17582( X)12/95]5.
The autolamp automatically turns the lamps ON and OFF.
[IP17584( X)12/95]
To turn the autolamp OFF, slide the knob all the way to the
left.
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[IP17600( X)12/92]
You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay on for up to three
minutes after you turn your vehicle off.
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[IP17601( X)01/95]
To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle:
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[IP17630( X)10/94]
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Move the slider knob to the right. Once the slider knob is to
the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on.
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