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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Electronic Cluster (If Equipped)
[LG09600(ALL)03/94]
The Electronic Cluster works only when your ignition is in the
ON position. Each time you start your vehicle, the displays go
through a self-test by lighting up all segments for about one
second and then turning off all segments for about one second,
before displaying actual gauge readings. (The turn signal and
high beam indicators do not light during the self-test. The LOW
OIL light may remain on throughout the self-test and for several
seconds after normal readings are displayed.) This self-test
demonstrates that all of the display segments are working
properly.
[LG09620(ALL)03/94]
The electronic cluster has three major functions to provide you
with information about your vehicle's operating status:
[LG09650(ALL)10/93]
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Warning and Indicator Lights
[LG09661(ALL)10/93]
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Electronic Gauges
[LG09670(ALL)12/93]
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The Fuel Computer
[LG10801(ALL)12/93]
Warning and Indicator Lights
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[LG10820(ALL)02/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG10823(ALL)03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety
belt. The following conditions will take place:
[LG10826(ALL)02/95]
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If the driver does not fasten the safety belt before the
ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to
eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for one (1) to
two (2) minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened.
[LG10829(ALL)02/95]
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If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is
turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will
not illuminate.
[LG10832(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 the chime turn off.
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94indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. This is also
acceptable.
[LG11700(ALL)04/95]
If, under any circumstances, the bars move above the NORMAL
band, the temperature symbol will flash and a chime will sound
to alert the driver that the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
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[LG11800(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG11900(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG12000(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG12100(ALL)05/95]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[LG12200(ALL)11/93]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner
Guide. Seeengine coolantin the index. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG12300(ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced.
[LG12400(ALL)06/94]
If the temperature gauge displays only the top two and bottom
two bars, the temperature indication system is indicating that it
requires servicing. Take the vehicle to a dealership for service as
soon as possible.
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[LG12600(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG12700(ALL)03/94]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display
indicates fuel level. Your ignition must be in the ON position to
read the fuel gauge. Read the fuel level at the top bar that is lit.
When only one bar on the gauge is lit, the fuel pump symbol
on the gauge will flash to warn you of a low fuel level
condition.
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Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped)
[LG18600(ALL)06/94]
An additional bank of indicator and warning lights is located
above the driver's side vent, just to the right of the steering
wheel. The light(s) located in this module are described and
illustrated below.
[LG18700(ALL)04/95]
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The auxiliary warning module
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Traction Control Active Light
[LG18720(ALL)04/95]
This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins
applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine
characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. You may feel
some steering changes and hear some noise, but this is normal.
[LG18730(ALL)04/95]
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[IP01200(ALL)01/93]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. Illustrations are provided for the
major parts of the instrument panel that are explained in this
chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
[IP01400(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the climate control systems, headlamps, dim
switch, rear window defogger, fog lamps, power rear quarter
windows, Traction Control, clock/radio and the rear window
washer and wiper are all on the instrument panel.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of te instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area us to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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[IP01450(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[IP01475(ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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[IP01500(ALL)01/93]
Climate Control Systems
[IP01550(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System. Main Heater-Only Systems are standard
equipment. Main and Rear Heater-Only Systems, Main
A/C-Heater Systems, and Main and Rear A/C-Heater Systems
are optional.
[IP01630(ALL)04/95]
If your vehicle has a rear system, the front control will be
equipped with a rear fan control knob plus another fan speed
control knob which is installed in the rear.
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[IP12541(ALL)02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[IP12544(ALL)10/94]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
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[IP12547(ALL)10/94]
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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[IP12550(ALL)03/95]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[IP12601(ALL)03/94]
The ªheadlamps onº alert chime acts as an indicator that you
have left the headlamps or parking lights on. This continuous
chime will activate when the following conditions are present:
[IP12620(ALL)03/94]
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The headlamp and/or parking lamps are on
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There is no key in the ignition
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The driver's door is ajar (open)
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[IP12700(ALL)01/93]
Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP12800(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[IP12900(ALL)01/93]
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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[IP13000(ALL)01/93]
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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[IP13100(ALL)01/93]
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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[IP13200(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine
is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.
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[IP13391(ALL)03/94]
Setting the autolamp
[IP13401(ALL)11/93]
This feature allows the Autolamp circuit to be adjusted, to the
driver's liking, for the headlamps to turn on for the amount of
ambient light. If the driver desires the headlamps to come on
earlier when the sky is brighter or later when the sky is darker,
then the following procedure should be performed to satisfy the
driver's requirement.
[IP13410(ALL)03/94]
Move the Autolamp Delay slider knob to the far left position
with the vehicle in park and ignition in the RUN position. Then
press the mirror DIM and Autolamp ON switches
simultaneously. The Autolamp ON LED will flash, indicating it's
into the special mode. Slowly slide the Autolamp Delay control
to the right until the DIM LED is on steadily. This indicates the
current setting for the early/late headlamp. (The factory setting
would fall in the middle of the control slide range.)
[IP13420(ALL)03/94]
If earlier activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the left. The DIM LED will start
flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The further
left the control is moved the earlier the headlamps will come
on. Pressing the Autolamp button will enter the new setting and
return the mirror back to normal operation.
[IP13430(ALL)03/94]
If later activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the right. The DIM LED will
start flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The
further right the control is moved, the later the headlamps will
come on. Pressing the Autolamp switch will enter the new
setting and return the mirror back to the normal operation.
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[IP13440(ALL)03/93]
To turn the autolamp off, press the On/Off button. The
indicator light will turn off.
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The dim switch
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Front Dome Lamp
[IP13603(ALL)06/94]
Front dome lamp, rear cargo and second row reading lamp may
be turned on and off using the dimmer switch.
[IP13605(ALL)09/93]
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver
and front passenger seats.
[IP13610(ALL)09/94]
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The front dome lamp and map lamps
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Instrument Panel Controls
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Turning on the map lamps (If equipped)
[IP13640(ALL)12/93]
Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one
for the driver. The map lamps and switches are located on the
front dome lamp.
[IP13660(ALL)10/93]
The rear cargo lamp is located overhead near the rear seating
positions.
[IP13680(ALL)06/94]
Second Row Reading Lamp
[IP13690(ALL)06/94]
The second row reading lamp may be turned on by using the
rocker switch located on the lamp assembly or by using the
instrument panel dimmer switch.
[IP13700(ALL)06/94]
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Second row reading lamp
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