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44 %
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[ST06460(ALL)05/95]
For a warm engine:
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[ST06470(ALL)04/95]
q
Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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[ST06480(ALL)05/95]
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter or flood the engine.
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[ST06490(ALL)05/95]
After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
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[ST06500(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle that has an
interlock that prevents you from
shifting out of P (Park) unless your
foot is on the brake pedal.
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[ST06510(ALL)04/95]
If the engine does not start after two attempts:
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[ST06520(ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ST06530(ALL)04/95]
2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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[ST06540(ALL)04/95]
3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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[ST06550(ALL)04/95]
4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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[ST06560(ALL)04/95]
5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
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[ST06570(ALL)04/95]
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchlater in this chapter.
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Safety belt light
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[LG02000(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
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[LG02050(ALL)06/93]
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.
[LG02100(ALL)01/92]
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Air bag readiness light
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[LG02120(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the air bag system
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.
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[LG02200(ALL)03/95]
Brake System Warning Light
[LG02300(ALL)02/91]
Your vehicle has a divided brake system. If one
part isn't working, the other part can still work
and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both systems working well. If the warning
light goes on, there could be a problem. Have
your brake system inspected right away.
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56 [LG02350(ALL)01/94]This light should come on as you start the
vehicle. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there's a
problem.
[LG02550(ALL)06/93]
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Brake system and parking brake light
[LG02600(ALL)01/93]
This light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to START. It normally goes off
shortly after the engine starts and you release
the parking brake, but it may stay on for up to
60 seconds. If the light stays on for longer than
60 seconds or comes on after you have fully
released the parking brake, have the hydraulic
brake system serviced.
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[LG02650(ALL)02/94]
This light will also come on if the parking brake
does not release fully. If it does stay onafterthe
parking brake is fully released, it means there
may be a brake problem. Pull off the road and
stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the
floor, or it may take longer to stop the vehicle.
Try the brakes again after you have stopped.
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[LG02700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG02750(ALL)02/95]
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
[LG02760(ALL)01/94]
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake system warning
light will come on. When the engine is started,
the anti-lock brake system control unit will
determine if all components of the system are
operating correctly. The warning light could
remain on for two to four seconds.
[LG02771(ALL)06/95]
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The anti-lock brake system warning light
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[LG02780(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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[LG02785(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG02790(ALL)09/93]
NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started
because of a low battery, the anti-lock
brake system warning light could
remain on. This is due to low battery
voltage and does not indicate a
malfunction in the system. Under these
circumstances, you should drive your
vehicle only after the battery has had
time to charge and the light has gone
out.
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[SC01110(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[SC01115(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[SC01120(ALL)05/95]
In Canada, certain regulations require vehicles to
be driven with lights illuminated during daytime
operation. It is for that reason that the daytime
running lights are automatically illuminated
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. The daytime running lights are
switched off under the following conditions:
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[SC01130(ALL)05/95]
q
when the headlamps are switched on
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[SC01140(ALL)01/92]
q
when the parking brake is applied
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[SC01150(ALL)01/92]
q
when the flash-to-pass system is used
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[SC01175(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[SC02090(ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC02091(ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
[SC02093(ALL)08/91]
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Highbeam and flash-to-pass operation
[SC02095(ALL)11/91]
If the headlamps are retracted when you pull
the lever toward you, they will pop up and
flash.
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[SC02097(ALL)05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[SC02098(ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[SC02100(ALL)03/95]
Hazard Flasher
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[SC02200(ALL)09/93]
To alert other drivers to hazardous situations,
press the flasher switch on the top of the
steering column. All the turn signals will flash
on and off at the same time. The flashers will
also operate while the brake pedal is applied. To
turn the hazards off, press the switch again.
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[SC02300(ALL)01/94]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers will work for up to
two hours when the battery is fully charged and
in good condition. They will not drain the
battery excessively unless they are left on for an
extended period of time.
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To Cancel Speed Control
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[SC07200(ALL)06/95]
You can cancel the speed control while you are
driving.
[SC07250(ALL)05/93]
Press the brake pedal or clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) slightly. The speed control is
cancelled, but you can reset it by pressing SET
ACC or RSM.
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[SC07300(ALL)05/95]
To Turn Off the Speed Control System
[SC07350(ALL)01/94]
Press the OFF switch. The speed control system
is off and will remain off until you press the ON
switch and reset the speed control.
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[SC07400(ALL)05/95]
In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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[SC07450(ALL)06/95]
Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
[SC07500(ALL)04/95]
If you press the brake pedal, the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle), or shift the transaxle into N
(Neutral) the speed control is suspended. You
can return to the speed you set by using the
RSM switch.
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[SC07550(ALL)06/95]
To resume the speed you had before, you must
be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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[SC07600(ALL)05/93]
Press and release the RSM switch. Your vehicle
gradually returns to the previously set speed
and then maintains it.
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[FV21600(ALL)01/95]
Console
[FV21700(ALL)03/94]
A fully-equipped console on your vehicle will
include the following items:
[FV21800(ALL)01/92]
q
ashtray and lighter
[FV22200(ALL)01/92]
q
parking brake lever
[FV22250(ALL)01/92]
q
cupholder or storage compartment with
cupholder
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