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Doors
[CF41800(ALL)04/96]
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
(If equipped)
[CF41900(ALL)01/96]
In addition to standard locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set
these locks, the rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside of the vehicle. The doors can still
be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
[CF42000(ALL)01/96]
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Child lock levers for the rear doors
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[CF42100(ALL)01/96]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door,
open the rear door.
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Find the lever at the black label with the word
LOCKED in white letters. Move the lever up.
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[CF42300(ALL)04/96]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear
door from the outside and move the lever down.
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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC71200(ALL)01/96]
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[MC71100(ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC71200(ALL)01/96]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild
detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, fuel or strong detergents.
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[MC71300(ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC71400(ALL)01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are
plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if
necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning.
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[MC71500(ALL)01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents
or petroleum-based cleaners.
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[MC71600(ALL)01/96]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove
oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil
remover. If rustproofing is not removed from
plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[MC71620(ALL)03/96]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[MC71630(ALL)03/96]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
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[MC71640(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
[MC71800(ALL)01/96]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaner to clean the lamps, as they
may cause scratches or crack the lights.
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246 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps............ 193
fabric................ 194
headlamps.............. 193
instrument panel........... 193
instrument panel lens......... 195
interior................ 194
plastic parts............. 193
polishing............... 192
rear windows.............. 41
rustproofing............. 193
safety belts.............. 195
tail lamps.............. 193
upholstery and interior trim...... 194
washing............... 192
waxing................ 192
wheels................ 193
windows................ 41
Climate control system........... 33
Clock................... 27
Clutch................. 114
fluid reservoir............ 152
operation while driving........ 114
recommended shift speeds....... 117
shifting the gears........... 115
Cold engine starting............ 95
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 63, 65
Controls, mirrors............. 51
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 132
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 155
checking and adding......... 155
drain and flush............ 159
preparing for storage......... 197
temperature gauge........... 17
warnings............... 155
Cooling fan............... 146
Crankcase emission filter......... 199
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 213
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........214, 218
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