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[LG03800(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake Warning Light
[LG03925(ALL)03/95]
To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to
ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily.
[LG03985(R )09/95]
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light does not glow
momentarily, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked immediately. If the light begins to flash in a
repeatable flash sequence, check the anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brakelamps for proper
operation.
[LG04050(ALL)06/94]
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Anti-lock warning light symbol
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[LG04100(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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[LG04110(ALL)10/95]
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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[LG04150(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(ALL)08/95]
The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your
safety belt. One of the following will take place:
[LG04325(ALL)03/95]
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to
the ON position, the light comes on for 60 seconds and the
chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[LG04351(ALL)02/95]
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
[LG04355(ALL)03/95]
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
[LG04400(ALL)08/94]
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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[LG04420(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[LG04430(ALL)06/95]
This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating
normally.
[LG04435(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or
more of the following: the readiness light will either
flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five
beeps will be heard.
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[LG04437(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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[LG04440(ALL)10/94]
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Air bag readiness light symbol
[LG04443(R )06/95]
Passenger Air Bag OFF Light
[LG04444(R )06/95]
The passenger air bag OFF light is located in the lower center of
the instrument panel next to the passenger air bag defeat
switch. This yellow indicator light illuminates whenever the
passenger air bag is turned off and the ignition is on. The
passenger air bag should be turned off only when a rear-facing
infant seat is installed in the front passenger seat.
[LG04450(ALL)10/94]
Door Ajar Warning Light (If equipped)
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[LG04460(ALL)08/94]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[LG04480(ALL)10/94]
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Door ajar warning light symbol
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[LG04500(ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG04600(ALL)05/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists
of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the
operation of the powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system
during normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, the
Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG04650(ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect
operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar
alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running
wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
[LG04675(ALL)02/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
the ON position, but it should turn off when the engine cranks.
If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to the
ON position or if it comes on and stays on when you are
driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as conveniently
possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the
engine's emission control systems.You do not need to have
your vehicle towed in.
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[LG04680(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals while
you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is
misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the
first opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towed
in.
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[LG04685(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are
driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition
corrected itself.
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[LG04690(R )05/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an
engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the
Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was
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61 misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After
refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles
without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle consists
of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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[LG04695(ALL)05/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not
necessary to have the engine serviced.
[LG04720(ALL)03/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may
come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the light
comes on and you suspect the fuel cap is not properly installed,
pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the
engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it is
properly seated.
[LG04750(ALL)03/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm-up cycles and on
the fourth engine start-up, the Check Engine Warning Light
should turn off. If the light does not go off after the fourth
engine restart, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a
qualified technician.
[LG05300(ALL)04/94]
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Check engine warning light symbol
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[LG05835(ALL)10/94]
Overdrive Off Indicator (If equipped)
[LG05850(ALL)05/95]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on,
the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Depressing the
button on the shifter once more returns the vehicle to overdrive
mode. The transmission will be in the overdrive mode when the
vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when
the vehicle was last shut off.
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[LG05855(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: If the light does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving,
have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If
this condition persists, damage could occur to the
transmission.
[LG05865(ALL)10/94]
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Overdrive off light (if equipped)
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[LG05900(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG06000(ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates
that your battery is not being charged and that you need to
have the electrical system checked.
[LG06050(ALL)10/94]
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Charging system light symbol
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[LG06100(ALL)07/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the ignition to the ON
or START position (engine off). The light should go off when
the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG06300(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
[LG06335(ALL)04/95]
This light flashes on and off when the ignition switch is OFF
and any door is opened. As soon as you lock the doors, the
light glows steadily. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors,
the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). This indicates
that the alarm system is armed.
[LG06350(ALL)10/94]
Check Gage Light (If equipped)
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[LG06355(ALL)06/94]
This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
the:
[LG06360(ALL)06/94]
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engine coolant temperature is high
[LG06365(ALL)06/94]
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engine oil pressure is low
[LG06370(ALL)06/94]
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fuel level is near empty
[LG06375(ALL)06/94]
This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
[LG06380(ALL)03/95]
Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
[LG06385(ALL)10/94]
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Check gage light
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[LG06390(ALL)03/95]
Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
[LG06393(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle may have a fuel reset light. The fuel reset light
will come on when you turn the ignition key to ON and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index to find additional information.
[LG06395(ALL)10/94]
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Fuel reset light
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[LG06400(ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[LG06601(ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key
is in the ON position.
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[LG06701(ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the
pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band
while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical
accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the
battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the
lower end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG06750(ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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