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Start and idle engine until the radiator upper
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is
open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
[SV21300(MBC )03/93]
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Start and idle engine until the radiator upper
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is
open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
[SV21300(MBC )03/93]
q
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Start and idle engine until the radiator upper
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is
open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
[SV21300(MBC )03/93]
q
Immediately shut off engine. Cover cap
completely with a thick cloth and cautiously
remove radiator pressure cap and add a
50/50 mixture of recommended coolant and
water until system is full.
[SV21400(MBC )03/91]
q
Reinstall the radiator cap securely.
[SV21500(MBC )05/94]
q
Remove the cap from the engine coolant
recovery reservoir and add a 50/50 mixture
of recommended cooling system fluid and
water to the FULL-HOT mark on the engine
coolant recovery reservoir. Check that
reservoir hose is not kinked.
[SV21800(MBC )03/93]
q
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
*
[SV21900(MBC )05/95]
q
Check for leaks at the draincock, block plug
and vent plug.
*
[SV22000(MBC )03/95]
q
Recheck the engine coolant level, using the
recommended procedure, after one or two
occasions of vehicle use.
[SV22012(M )05/95]
4.6L (2V) engine only Ð GT models
*
[SV22014( ALL)03/95]
q
With the engine OFF and cool, remove the
pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir.
Remove the heater hose and clamp, located
on the rear of the intake manifold.
*
[SV22021( ALL)03/95]
q
Add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water to the coolant reservoir. Refer toRefill
Capacitieslater in this chapter for the correct
amount. Add coolant to the reservoir until
the coolant continuously flows out of the tube
in the rear of engine. Reattach hose and
secure clamp.
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Headlamp access covers
[SV46875(M )08/93]
3. Lift the cover and find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
[SV47125(M )06/93]
4. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by lifting the connector clip upward
while pulling the connector rearward.
[SV47250(M )08/93]
5. Remove the retaining ring by turning
counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn to free it
from the socket. Then slide the ring off the
plastic base.Keep the ring.You must use it
again to hold the new bulb in place.
[SV47300(M )11/92]
6. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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*
[SV47400( ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
*
[SV47600(MBC )02/95]
1. With the flat side of the bulbs plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
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*
[SV47400( ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
*
[SV47600(MBC )02/95]
1. With the flat side of the bulbs plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
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292
*
[SV47400( ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
*
[SV47600(MBC )02/95]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
*
[SV47800(MBC )08/95]
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
*
[SV47900( ALL)02/95]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
*
[SV48000(MBC )02/95]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
[SV48075(M )05/95]
5. Reinstall the headlamp cover pushpin and
tighten until snug.
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Index 317
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 65
Accessory position on the ignition..... 49
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 130
Additives, engine oil.......... 249
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats........ 24,30
description............... 22
disposal................ 28
driver air bag........... 22,25
indicator light............. 67
operation............... 25
passenger air bag............ 25
proper seating............. 23
service and information labels...... 25
tone generator............. 28
wearing safety belts........... 22
Air cleaner filter
location............... 239
specifications............. 299
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 80
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 111
Alcohol, in fuel............. 244
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)..........141, 173
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 252
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 186
see also Brake............ 186
warning light.............. 65
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Index 319
Battery (continued)
servicing............... 259
voltage gauge............. 76
when storing your vehicle....... 303
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 64
checking and adding......... 272
description.............. 272
specifications............. 300
Brakelamp, bulb replacement....... 292
Brakes
adjustment.............. 186
anti-lock............... 186
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 65
applying the brakes.......... 186
brake warning light........... 64
fluid, checking and adding...... 272
fluid, refill capacities.......272, 298
fluid, specifications.......... 300
front disc.............. 186
if brakes do not grip well....... 186
master cylinder............ 272
new brake linings............ 5
noise..............186±187
parking............... 188
power braking............ 186
servicing............... 272
stopping distances.......... 190
trailer................ 196
when storing your vehicle....... 303
Brake-shift interlock........... 178
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 70
Bulbs
replacing............... 288
halogen............... 289
headlamps.............. 289
specifications............. 292
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320 Index
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 223
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 223
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 298
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 56
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 30
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)......141, 145, 162, 168
Catalytic converter............ 293
CD player (see Electronic
sound system)........148, 154, 155
Chains, tires.............. 268
Changing a tire............. 205
Charging system gauge.......... 76
Charging system warning light....... 68
Child safety restraints........... 28
child safety belts............ 46
child safety seats............ 30
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 24,30
automatic locking mode
(retractor)....... 14,15,30,32,39
in front seat............ 24,30
in front seat, convertible......... 32
in front seat, coupe........... 39
in rear outboard seat........ 30,39
in rear seat............... 30
Chime
key in ignition............. 51
safety belt............... 66
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 287
see also fuses............. 278
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs........152, 159
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
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Index 321
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
engine compartment......... 242
exterior............... 5±6
exterior lamps............. 86
fabric................ 125
headlamps............... 86
instrument panel............ 80
instrument panel lens.......... 89
interior............... 125
interior lamps............. 89
mirrors............... 127
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 21
tail lamps............... 86
upholstery and interior trim...... 125
washing............... 5±6
waxing................ 6
wheels................ 269
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 80
heating................ 80
heating only system........... 82
Clock.................. 89
Clutch
adjusting............... 272
fluid................. 272
fluid reservoir............ 272
operation while driving........ 182
recommended shift speeds....... 184
shifting the gears........... 183
specifications............. 300
Cold engine starting............ 53
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 9, 11
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 155
Console, description........... 129
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324 Index
Engine (continued)
starting............... 49,53
starting after a collision......... 57
storing your vehicle........301±302
Engine block heater............ 55
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 252
checking hoses............ 254
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
drain and flush............ 257
low coolant warning light........ 68
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
recovery reservoir.........239, 252
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 73
mechanical.............73±74
Engine fan............... 236
Engine knocking............. 244
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.....249, 251
checking and adding......... 249
dipstick............... 249
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
filter, specifications.......... 299
low oil warning light.......... 65
refill capacities............ 298
specifications...........248, 300
synthetic oil...........248±249
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity.............248±249
Entry system, remote.......... 110
Exhaust fumes.............. 56
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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