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[SV22400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
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[SV22500(ALL)01/95]
Use specially formulated windshield washer
fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below32ÊF [0ÊC]).State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common
antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
[SV22550(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Washer solution contains methanol which
is poisonous. Observe all warnings
indicated on label of washer solution.
% [SV22600(ALL)06/94]
Checking the washer fluid for the
liftgate (If equipped)
[SV23100(ALL)04/95]
If your wagon has a rear window wiper, check
the reservoir for its washer fluid regularly. This
is not the same reservoir that your windshield
wipers use. The opening for this reservoir is on
the right side of the liftgate opening, below the
tail lamp. Refill this reservoir with the same
solution you use for your windshield. To find
out how much washer fluid the reservoir holds,
seeRefill Capacitieslater in this chapter.
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319 % [SV40820(ALL)02/95]
Replacing the High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
[SV40830(ALL)04/95]
If you have the sedan, your vehicle has a
brakelamp mounted in the rear window, called a
high-mount brakelamp. The wagon has a
high-mount brakelamp on the outside. You may
need to remove this lamp to replace the
brakelamp bulb.
[SV40832(ALL)11/94]
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Parts of the high-mount brakelamp (sedan)
[SV40835(ALL)11/94]
Sedan
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[SV40840(ALL)03/95]
To remove the brakelamp:
[SV40842(ALL)11/94]
1. Remove the package tray trim.
[SV40844(ALL)11/94]
2. Push the attachment toward the rear
window.
[SV40846(ALL)11/94]
3. Slide the brakelamp up and away from the
rear window to remove it from the tabs that
hold it down.
[SV40849(ALL)11/94]
4. Disconnect the bulbs.
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320 [SV40850(ALL)11/94]To install the brakelamp:
[SV40855(ALL)11/94]
1. Install the bulbs.
[SV40860(ALL)11/94]
2. Position the brakelamp over the tab slots
and line up the tabs with the tab slots.
[SV40865(ALL)11/94]
3. Push down and toward the rear window to
engage the tabs.
[SV40870(ALL)11/94]
4. Push attachment toward the rear window
and line up the slot in the attachment with
the edge of the sheet metal hole.
[SV40875(ALL)11/94]
5. Release the attachment slot onto the sheet
metal hole.
[SV40878(ALL)02/95]
6. Replace the package tray trim.
[SV40880(ALL)11/94]
Wagon
[SV40885(ALL)02/95]
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Parts of the high-mount brakelamp (wagon)
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Index 361
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps............ 108
fabric................ 151
headlamps.............. 108
instrument panel............ 91
interior............... 151
interior lamps............ 113
mirrors............... 154
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rear windows............ 105
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 108
upholstery and interior trim...... 151
washing................ 6
waxing................ 6
wheels................ 295
windows............... 105
Climate control system
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 95
manual heating and air conditioning . . . 93
Clock................. 113
Cold engine starting............ 62
Combination lap and shoulder belts.... 12
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)............ 182
Console, description........... 156
Controls
instrument panel............ 91
mirrors............... 153
steering column........... 115
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362 Index
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 276
drain and flush............ 280
preparing for storage......... 333
refill capacities............ 328
specifications............. 330
temperature gauge........... 82
Cooling fan............... 256
Cruise control............. 120
Cupholder(s).............. 156
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 239
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........239, 245
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 91
Daytime running light system...... 107
Defects, reporting............ 244
Defrost
rear window and side view mirrors. . . 104
windshield............ 95,103
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid........ 296
engine oil.............. 273
power steering fluid.......... 300
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 233
Dispute Settlement Board........ 240
Doors................. 125
childproof locks............ 125
door ajar warning light......... 77
lubricant specifications......... 330
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 206
heavy load.............. 208
high speed.............. 290
high water.............. 208
slippery roads............ 206
tips for safe driving.......... 206
towing a trailer............ 211
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Index 371
O
Octane rating.............. 266
Odometer
description............... 84
trip odometer............. 84
Oil filter................ 329
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 272
Oil viscosity.............. 273
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 325
Overdrive.............194, 199
Overseas offices............. 247
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 135
Parking brake
operation.............. 205
warning light.............. 73
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 329
PCV valve, specifications........ 329
Phone, cellular............. 158
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 308
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors............... 153
moon roof.............. 144
seats................. 148
windows............... 142
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 201
fluid, checking and adding...... 300
fluid, refill capacity.......... 328
fluid, specifications.......... 330
servicing............... 201
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372 Index
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 169
Rear window
defroster............... 104
washer................ 105
washer reservoir........... 284
Refill capacities for fluids........ 328
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 244
Relays................. 303
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 136
locking/unlocking doors........ 134
panic alarm.............. 135
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 137
replacing the batteries......... 136
Reporting safety defects......... 244
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 31
head................. 145
infant................. 31
Ride control, Semi-Active......... 202
Roadside assistance........... 237
Roadside emergencies.......... 217
Roof rack................ 163
Rotating the tires............ 290
S
Safe driving tips............. 206
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 214
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 208
Safety defects, reporting......... 244
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 268
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Index 377
Vehicle storage............. 331
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)......... 102
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 273
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 154
W
Wagon
cargo cover............. 162
cargo net.............. 161
liftgate window wiper and washer . . . 105
luggage rack............. 163
Warm engine, starting........... 62
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 77
key in ignition............. 60
safety belt............... 73
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 71
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 190
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid.............. 116
rear window reservoir........ 284
reservoir............... 283
warning light.............. 87
windshield.............. 283
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 208
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 233
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