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[CF38400(ALL)01/96]
Windshield Washer
[CF38500(ALL)01/96]
To clean the windshield, turn the wiper switch
on and pull the lever toward you. Washer fluid
is sprayed until the lever is released. When the
windshield is clean, turn the wiper switch to
OFF.
[CF38600(ALL)02/96]
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Windshield washer control
[CF38700(ALL)02/96]
If the washer does not work, check the washer
fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the
Maintenance and Carechapter in the Owner
Guide. If there is fluid in the reservoir, consult
your nearest authorized Ford dealer.
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[CF38800(ALL)08/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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[CF38900(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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[CF38950(ALL)03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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[CF40175(ALL)03/96]
Mirrors
[CF40200(ALL)04/96]
Rearview Mirror
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[CF40240(ALL)02/96]
You can tilt the mirror from day to night
position to reduce the glare from the headlamps
of vehicles behind you. Move the tab toward
you for the night position and away from you
for the day position.
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The day/night rearview mirror
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Seatback Recline
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[SS00320(ALL)08/95]
To recline the seatback:
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1. Find the seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat, toward the rear.
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2. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the
lever.
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3. Lean back on the seat and adjust the back of
the seat to the position you desire.
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4. Release the lever and make sure the seatback
is locked in place. (The lever MUST return
to its original position for the seatback to
lock.)
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86 [SS17600(ALL)02/96]7. Double-check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode. See
Figure 8.
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Checking that retractor is in automatic locking mode
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[SS17800(ALL)01/96]
8. Check to make sure that the child seat is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
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NOTE: To remove the retractor from the
automatic lock mode, unbuckle the belt and
allow the seat belt to retract fully to its stowed
position and the retractor will automatically
switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking
mode for normal adult usage.
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The location of the fuel pump shut-off switch (U.S. vehicle
shown Ð Canadian vehicles similar)
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[TO09600(ALL)03/96]
WARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or major jolt:
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1. Turn the key in the ignition to the LOCK
position.
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2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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3. If you do not see or smell fuel, remove the
door covering the fuel pump shut-off switch
compartment by pressing the tab toward the
rear seat. Push down the red reset button on
the fuel pump shut-off switch.
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[GF40000(ALL)01/96]
Trailer Towing
[GF40100(ALL)04/96]
Do not use your vehicle for towing a trailer.
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[GF40200(ALL)01/96]
Towing Behind Another Vehicle Ð
Recreational Vehicle
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[GF40300(ALL)01/96]
Towing an automatic transaxle (ATX) equipped
vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
Recreational Vehicle (RV), is not recommended
unless a front wheel dolly or trailer is used. Do
not tow your ATX equipped vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground or transaxle damage
may occur.
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[GF40400(ALL)01/96]
Towing a manual transaxle (MTX) equipped
vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
Recreational Vehicle (RV), is allowed only if it is
towed forward. The parking brake must be
released, the gearshift must be in Neutral, the
ignition key must be in the ACC position, the
battery must be disconnected to eliminate battery
drain, and the steering wheel unlocked. You
may tow your MTX equipped vehicle only in a
forward direction with the front wheels on the
ground without damage to the transaxle.
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[GF40500(ALL)01/96]
Do not tow your manual transaxle equipped
vehicle at a speed faster than 55 mph
(88 km/h). The maximum towing distance is
unlimited.
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[GF40600(ALL)05/96]
WARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.
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[ER12450(ALL)02/96]
Towing Your Vehicle
[ER12500(ALL)01/96]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Suggested towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
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The proper towing procedures
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