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111 [IP30700(ALL)11/94]
To dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the
thumbwheel down. To turn on the interior
lights, turn the thumbwheel all the way up. The
interior lights also come on when any side door
or the liftgate is opened.
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Dome Lamps
[IP30950(ALL)03/95]
The front dome lamp is located overhead
between the driver and front passenger seats.
However, if your vehicle is equipped with a
power moon roof, the dome lamp is located
behind the moon roof.
[IP30975(ALL)11/94]
In the wagon, the rear dome lamp is located
overhead near the rear seating positions.
[IP31025(ALL)02/95]
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The dome/map lamp
[IP31050(ALL)03/95]
Turn the map lamps on and off with the
switches on the lamp. The dome lamp
illuminates when any door is opened. If either
the driver's or passenger's front door is opened
using the outside door handle, the light will
remain on for 25 seconds after the door has been
shut. If any other door is opened or if either of
the front doors is opened using the inside
handle, the lamp will immediately turn off when
the door is closed.
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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(ALL)05/95]
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flash the lamps
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[SC01000(ALL)01/95]
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[SC01100(ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC02201(ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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[SC02800(ALL)08/95]
High Beams
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[SC03100(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC05560(ALL)03/95]
The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or
passing your vehicle.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
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[SC05600(ALL)01/95]
Horn
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[SC05800(ALL)05/95]
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
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The horn on the steering wheel
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[SC06210(ALL)05/95]
Tilt Steering
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[SC06400(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering column/wheel
when the vehicle is moving. You could
lose control of the vehicle and injure
someone.
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120 [SC06650(ALL)11/94]
one third page art:0000658-BThe lever to tilt the steering wheel
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To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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Cruise Control (If equipped)
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[SC07500(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle has cruise control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using
the cruise control. This will cause the
engine to overspeed.
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[SC07600(ALL)06/95]
Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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The cruise control buttons on the steering wheel
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To set the cruise control:
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1. Press and release the ON switch. The
CRUISE indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate to indicate that speed
control is in a standby mode.
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2. Accelerate to the desired speed above
30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator
pedal.
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3. Press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately to set your speed. If you keep
this switch pressed, your speed will continue
to increase.
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4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed
up, even though the speed control is on. This is
normal.
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138 [FV08851(ALL)04/95]Illuminated Entry System
[FV08900(ALL)10/95]
This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside driver's door keypad is pressed or when
the remote entry system is used to unlock the
door or sound the personal alarm. The system
will automatically turn off after approximately
25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
RUN or ACC position.
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[FV08951(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is
open.
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Perimeter Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft
indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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Arming the system
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[FV09851(ALL)04/95]
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition
switch is turned OFF and the alarm is not
triggered or sounding. Any of the following
events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV09900(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button to lock the doors (with the doors open
or closed).
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Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the
Keyless Entry Keypad at the same time to
lock the doors (with the doors open or
closed).
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RWARNING
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
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Cellular Phone (If equipped)
[FV30201(ALL)04/95]
For information about the cellular phone in your
vehicle, refer to theCellular Phone User's Manual
provided with your phone. For further questions
about your cellular phone, contact the Ford
Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013 (U.S.). In
Canada, please contact your dealer.
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[FV30301(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: It is recommended that you fold your
cellular phone antenna down onto the
back glass before entering a car wash.
[FV30400(ALL)04/95]Ashtrays
[FV30500(ALL)04/95]
The ashtray can be converted to a storage
compartment for small objects by removing the
plastic heatproof liner.
[FV30600(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The heatproof plastic liner must be in
position for use as an ashtray.
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Trunk
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[FV32200(ALL)01/95]
Opening the Trunk Manually
[FV32600(ALL)02/95]
To open the trunk from the outside, turn the key
to the right until the trunk opens.
[FV32900(ALL)11/94]
Remove the key before you close and lock the
lid. Shut the trunk lid completely.
[FV33100(ALL)04/95]
Using the Remote Control for the Trunk
[FV33200(ALL)04/95]
Press the remote release on the instrument panel
to the left of the steering wheel to open the
trunk.
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Driving
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When to usej(Overdrive)
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j(Overdrive) is the usual driving position for
an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the
same way D (Drive) works, automatically
upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds
or slows.
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[DR05600(ALL)04/95]
However,j(Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth
gear Ð an overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at a consistent speed for any length of
time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel
economy when you travel at cruising speeds.
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When to use D (Drive)
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D (Drive) eliminates the excessive shifting
between third and fourth gears that your vehicle
sometimes does when you are traveling through
hilly terrain inj(Overdrive). It also provides
more engine braking thanj(Overdrive) for
descending hills or city driving.
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When to use 1 (First)
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Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is
desired when descending steep hills.
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The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper
gear to ascend any grade without any need to
shift to 1 (First).
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Do not go faster than 38 mph (61 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to D (Drive)
or from 1 (First) toj(Overdrive) at any speed.
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P (Park)
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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