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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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1. Find the fuse panel cover below and to left
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[SV41220(M )03/93]
1. Find the fuse panel cover below and to left
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[SV41220(M )03/93]
1. Find the fuse panel cover below and to left
of the steering column, in the instrument
panel. Pull outward on the handle below the
word ªfusesº to expose the fuse panel.
Squeeze the two backing tabs and pull to
remove the cover.
[SV41235(M )03/93]
2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The following
fuse panel cover tells you where to locate
the fuse on the panel.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse should be replaced.
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The side view of a fuse
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4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following chart.)
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322 Index
Controls
instrument panel............ 79
mirrors................ 125
steering column............. 91
Convertible
cleaning............... 138
installation of the boot......... 134
lowering the convertible top...... 132
raising the convertible top....... 137
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 252
drain and flush............ 257
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
warnings............... 252
Cooling fan............... 236
Crankcase emission filter......... 299
Cruise control (see Speed control)...... 97
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 217
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........217, 223
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 79
Daytime running light system....... 84
Defects, reporting............ 222
Defrost
rear window.............. 83
windshield............... 82
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....269, 271
engine oil.............. 249
power steering fluid.......... 274
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 213
Dispute Settlement Board........ 218
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332 Index
Power point electrical outlet....... 130
Power steering
dipstick.............274±275
driving with power steering...... 186
fluid, checking and adding....... 274
fluid, refill capacity.......... 298
fluid, specifications.......... 300
servicing............... 186
Prop rod, hood............. 238
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 141
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 300
refill capacity............. 298
Rearview mirror............. 126
Rear window
defroster................ 83
washer reservoir........... 261
Refill capacities for fluids........ 298
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 222
Relays................. 278
Remote control, trunk.......... 132
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system 111
illuminated entry........... 112
locking/unlocking doors........ 110
opening the trunk........... 110
panic alarm.............. 111
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 113
replacing the batteries......... 112
Reporting safety defects......... 222
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 28
head................. 116
infant............... 28,30
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Index 335
Speedometer............... 75
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 52
starting a cold engine.......... 53
starting after a collision......... 57
starting a warm engine......... 53
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 199
Steering, power............. 186
Steering wheel
horn.................. 95
locking................ 49
speed controls............. 97
tilting................. 96
Storage compartments
center console............ 129
map pockets............. 131
Storing your vehicle........... 301
Sun visor................ 128
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 22
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Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 76
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........288, 292
cleaning................ 86
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 80
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 30
Tilt steering wheel............ 96
Tires
changing............... 205
checking the pressure.......263±264
cleaning............... 269
inspection and maintenance...... 263
replacing............... 265
rotating............... 264
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