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WARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[CF36800(ALL)08/95]
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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[CF36900(ALL)01/96]
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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[CF36950(ALL)01/96]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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[CF37000(ALL)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
[CF37100(ALL)01/96]
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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78instrument panel, or lean over near the air bag
cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants
should sit with their backs against the seatback,
move the seat to the most rearward position if
possible and use the safety belts. Children
weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should
use child or infant seats.
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WARNING
When using forward-facing child seats
move the passenger seat as far back from
the instrument panel as possible. Never
secure rear-facing child seats or infant
carriers in the front seat.
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[SS16651(ALL)05/96]
The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air
bag could push the top of the rear-facing seat
against the vehicle seatback, armrests or console.
Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured
in the rear seat.
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All child restraint systems are designed to be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the
lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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[SS16700(ALL)03/96]
WARNING
If you do not properly secure the safety
seat, the child occupying the seat may be
injured during a collision or sudden stop.
An unsecured safety seat could also injure
other passengers.
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[SS16800(ALL)03/96]
WARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop
or collision.
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3.If you have an automatic transaxle, make
sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key.
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If you have a manual transaxle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully set, push the
clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.(Remember, the starter will operate
only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the
way to the floor.)
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Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn
the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[ER02995(ALL)03/96]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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[ER03000(ALL)01/96]
Fuses
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Fuses protect your vehicle's electrical system
from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have
been overloaded and blown a fuse. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the
appropriate circuit protectors.
[ER03010(ALL)04/96]
The following charts tell you which fuses protect
each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse
blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use the
circuit will not work.
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[ER03015(ALL)01/96]
Once you have determined which fuses to check,
follow the procedures underChecking and
replacing fuseslater in this chapter.
[ER03020(ALL)04/96]
Your vehicle has a main fuse block under the
hood and a regular fuse box mounted in the
instrument panel behind a cover.
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half page art:0032218-AInstrument panel fuse cover
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Fuse panel in the instrument panel
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[MC04000(ALL)02/96]
Opening the Hood
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left corner
of the instrument panel.
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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.
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3. Lift the hood and set the prop rod in the
hole in the hood.
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When you close the hood, make sure the prop
rod is in its retainer and that the hood latches
securely.
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Hood release handle, hood latch and prop rod
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Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC74100(ALL)02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap
solution that is recommended for cleaning
upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the
belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[MC75000(ALL)05/96]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[MC75100(ALL)01/96]
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 an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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Vehicle Storage
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Maintenance Tips
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[MC80200(ALL)01/96]
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (60 days or more), refer
to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require
regular maintenance to protect against rust
and damage.
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Your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)
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[CS60200(ALL)04/96]
You should include your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) any time you write to Ford
Motor Company about your vehicle.
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[CS60300(ALL)03/96]
The Vehicle Identification Number is attached to
your vehicle in the following places:
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On the metal tag attached to the top of the
cowl top panel on the driver's side Ð you
can see the tag by looking through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. It is
recessed in the top of the instrument panel.
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On the Safety Compliance Certification label
Ð this label is attached to the left door lock
pillar. It is required by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and is made of
special material. If someone tampers with it,
it will be destroyed or a series of diagonal
lines will appear.
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