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Hazard Flasher
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The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to be
careful when approaching or passing your vehicle.
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Using the hazard flasher switch
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Horn
[CF14600(ALL)04/96]
To sound the horn, push the pad in the center of the steering
wheel. Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly.
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controls, the illuminated entry system turns on the interior
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[CF28100(ALL)05/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC
controls, the illuminated entry system turns on the interior
lights for 12 seconds. You can turn these lights off by turning
the ignition to the ON position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a door is open.
[CF28200(ALL)12/95]
NOTE: The illuminated entry system will only work when
the dome light switch is in the ª12º position.
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK control again within five seconds. The doors will lock
again and the horn will beep.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
[CF28700(ALL)05/96]
If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press the
PANIC control. This will honk the horn and flash the low beam
headlamps and tail lamps for approximately two minutes
forty-five seconds. You can turn it off by pressing the PANIC
control again on the same transmitter or by turning the ignition
key to the ON position.
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Replacing the Batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Index
Hood......................... 180
latch location.................... 180
lubrication specifications............... 231
release lever.................... 180
working under the hood............... 178
Horn.......................... 62
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 239
Idle
relearning..................... 173
speed....................... 121
Ignition
chime........................ 58
positions of the ignition................ 56
removing the key................... 57
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............100, 102
Instrument panel.................... 7
lighting up panel and interior............. 54
Interval wipers..................... 60
J
Jack......................... 162
operation....................163±164
positioning...................163±164
storage....................... 162
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 171
disconnecting cables................. 173
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 58
positions of the ignition................ 56
removing from the ignition.............. 57
stuck in lock position................. 56
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Index
Spark plugs, specifications............... 229
Special driving conditions............... 145
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 231
Speed control
turning off...................... 64
when towing a trailer................ 144
Speedometer...................... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 117
starting a cold engine................ 118
starting after a collision............... 149
starting a warm engine............... 120
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 169
Steering, power.................... 130
Steering wheel
horn......................... 62
locking........................ 56
tilting........................ 63
Storage compartments.................. 55
center console..................... 76
Storing your vehicle.................. 232
Sunroof (moon roof)................... 67
Sun visor........................ 70
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 96
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