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[SV03100(ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
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[SV03200(ALL)01/95]1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located
under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.
[SV03250(ALL)05/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0000375-K
The hood release under the instrument panel
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[SV03300(ALL)02/95]2.
Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch
that is located under the hood at the center of the vehicle.
[SV03500( Z)05/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001477-A
The auxiliary latch under the front edge of the hood
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[SV04000(ALL)05/94]3.
Lift the hood and secure it in the open position with the
prop rod. Make sure only the hole in the hood marked in
yellow is used.
[SV04100(ALL)02/89]
When you close the hood, make sure the prop rod is in its
retainer and that the hood latches securely.
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[SV04201(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at six-month
intervals to maintain smooth and trouble-free
operation.
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[SV04301(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Read and understandPrecautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter before
opening the hood.
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[SV04500(ALL)04/95]
Engine Compartment
[SV05200(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle has a 4-cylinder 2.0L EFI or 6-cylinder 2.5L EFI
engine.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[SV13800(ALL)03/95]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe
engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you
put fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.
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[SV13900(ALL)04/95]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[SV14000(ALL)02/95]1.
Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a few
minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan.
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[SV14050(ALL)05/94]2.
Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift
is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[SV14100(ALL)02/95]3.
Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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[SV14200(ALL)03/95]4.
Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in yellow) and
carefully pull it out of the engine.
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[SV14300(ALL)01/95]5.
Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, making
sure it is fully seated.
[SV14350(ALL)05/94]
6 pica art:0001305-A
Engine oil dipstick (2.0L engine)
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
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[SV23719(ALL)04/95]
In your climate control system, you may have a filter that cleans
the air before it enters the interior of the vehicle. This filter
should be replaced at the intervals in theMaintenance Schedule
and Recordbooklet.
[SV23723(ALL)04/95]
To replace the passenger compartment air filter:
[SV23726(ALL)02/95]1.
Remove both windshield wiper arms. With the wiper arm in
the horizontal position, lift the arm away from the
windshield while pulling the retaining clip at the base
toward the windshield. Release the wiper arm, then lift it off
the base.
[SV23730(ALL)07/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0001242-A
The screws on the grille
[SV23736(ALL)02/95]2.
Remove the plastic caps from the screws on the grille.
Remove the screws.
[SV23741(ALL)02/95]3.
Open the hood. Pull off the rubber weatherstrip at the back
of the engine compartment. Remove the screws that hold the
grille, separate the two halves and remove the grille.
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Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 94
Parking brake
operation...................... 150
warning light..................... 56
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 253
PCV valve, specifications................ 253
Power door locks.................... 92
Power features
door locks...................... 92
mirrors....................... 105
moon roof...................... 97
seats........................ 102
windows....................... 96
Power steering
dipstick...................... 234
driving with power steering............. 147
fluid, checking and adding.............. 234
fluid, refill capacity................. 252
fluid, specifications................. 254
servicing...................... 147
Prop rod, hood.................... 198
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 113
Rear axle, refill capacity................ 252
Rear window...................... 96
Refill capacities for fluids................ 252
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors................ 93
opening the trunk................... 93
panic alarm...................... 94
replacement/additional transmitters........... 95
replacing the batteries................. 94
Reporting safety defects................ 181
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