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[SV28880(ALL)11/94]
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Tire chains may affect vehicle handling. Drive
carefully and avoid hard braking.
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[SV28890(ALL)11/94]
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Do not use chains on temporary spare tires.
They may damage the vehicle and the tire.
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[SV29025(ALL)05/94]
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Remove tire chains at the first opportunity
after using them on snow and ice. Do not use
the chains on dry roads.
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[SV29100(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV29150(ALL)05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
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[SV29175(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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[SV29200(ALL)04/95]
If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to
clean with regular detergent, use whitewall tire
cleaner. Follow the directions on the container
and rinse the tires with plenty of clean water.
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[SV29610(ALL)05/95]
Battery
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[SV29612(ALL)02/95]
The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery does
not require additional water during its life of
service. The vents are part of the cover and
cannot be removed. For longer, trouble-free
operation, keep the top of the battery clean and
dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are
tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
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[SV29614(ALL)02/95]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or
terminals, remove the cables from the terminal
and clean them both with a wire brush. You can
neutralize the acid with a solution of baking
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Index 303
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats
child safety seats............ 24
folding rear seats........... 110
head restraints............ 104
rear seat access............ 110
split-folding rear seat......... 110
SECTION: DR POSITION: 6705...... 147
Serial number (VIN)........... 193
Service concerns............ 186
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 204
servicing when you tow........ 181
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....147, 154
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 102
Snow tires and chains.......... 238
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 175
finding the spare........... 175
removing the spare tire........ 175
temporary spare........... 174
Spark plugs, specifications........ 268
Special driving conditions........ 162
Speed control
accelerating.............. 91
canceling a set speed.......... 93
resetting................ 92
resuming a set speed.......... 93
tap up/tap down............ 92
turning off............... 93
Speedometer............... 62
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 42
starting a cold engine.......... 43
starting after a collision......... 46
starting a warm engine......... 44
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 169
Steering, power............. 157
Steering, tilt............... 88
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304 Index
Steering wheel
horn.................. 87
locking................. 37
speed controls............. 89
Storage compartments.......... 115
center console............. 114
map pockets............. 115
Storing your vehicle........... 271
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 102
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 55
T
Tachometer................ 62
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 81
Temperature control
(see Climate control).......... 65
Testing the warning lights......... 43
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 34
Tires
changing............... 173
checking the pressure......... 232
cleaning............... 239
inspection and maintenance...... 233
replacing............... 234
rotating............... 234
snow tires and chains......... 238
spare tire............... 175
storing your vehicle.......... 273
tire grades.............. 236
treadwear............234, 236
wear bands.............. 234
wheel and tire matching........ 235
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 166
Towing your vehicle........... 181
with a tow truck........... 181
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 147
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............. 242
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