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[MC33050(FM)04/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline
specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of
your vehicle. We recommend the use of
gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if
they are available.
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[MC33100(FM)04/96]
It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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[MC34000(FM)04/96]
Gasolines for clean air
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[MC34100(FM)04/96]
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve
air quality, including reformulated gasolines, that
contain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be no more
than 5% methanol with co-solvents and additives
to protect the fuel system.
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[MC34400(FM)01/96]
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
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[MC34500(FM)01/96]
RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
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[MC34600(FM)01/96]
Gasoline and other automotive fuels are
extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
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[MC34700(FM)01/96]
Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Further, gasoline may be blended
with methanol. Even small amounts of methanol
can cause blindness and possibly death when
swallowed. Therefore, never attempt to siphon
any fuel by mouth.
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[MC38925(FM)01/96]
Emission Control System
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[MC38950(F )01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.
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[MC38975(FM)01/96]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
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[MC39000(F )01/96]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[MC39075(FM)01/96]
q
Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC39100(FM)01/96]
q
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[MC39125(FM)02/96]
q
Have the services listed in theMaintenance
Schedulebooklet performed according to the
specified schedule. The scheduled
maintenance services are required because
they are considered essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
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[MC39150(FM)01/96]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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Index 367
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 16
Accessory position on the ignition . . . 67±68
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 66
Additives, engine oil.......... 264
Air bag supplemental restraint system,
and child safety seats......... 122
Air cleaner filter
location............... 261
specifications............. 317
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 90
Alcohol, in fuel............. 297
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 274
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 145
see also Brake............ 145
warning light.............. 16
warninig light............. 15
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 338
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 335
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . 151, 155
fluid, adding............. 284
fluid, checking............ 283
fluid, refill capacities......... 318
fluid, specification.......... 324
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Child safety restraints.......... 120
child safety belts........... 121
child safety seats........... 122
Child safety seats............ 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard seat......... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Chime
headlamps on.............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 235
see also fuses............. 225
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 312
CD player and discs........... 39
chrome and aluminum parts...... 313
engine compartment.......... 315
exterior.............312±313
exterior lamps............ 314
fabric................ 314
headlamps.............. 314
instrument panel........... 313
instrument panel lens......... 314
interior................ 314
interior lamps............. 314
mirrors................. 81
plastic parts............. 313
polishing............... 313
rustproofing............. 313
safety belts.............. 314
tail lamps.............. 314
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378 Index
High-mount brakelamp......... 310
description.............. 310
replacing the bulb........... 310
Hitch.................. 210
Hood.................. 260
latch location............. 260
lubrication specifications........ 324
release lever............. 260
working under the hood........ 258
Horn................... 75
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 7
Idle, relearning.........137, 253, 258
Ignition
chime................. 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing the key............ 69
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 12
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....120, 122
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 15
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 314
lighting up panel and interior...... 64
registers................ 58
Interval wipers............72±73
J
Jack.................. 237
operation.............240, 243
positioning............240, 243
storage................ 237
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 252
disconnecting cables.......... 253
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing from the ignition....... 69
stuck in lock position........67±68
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 64
checking............... 307
combination cargo and brakelamp.... 65
courtesy lamps............. 64
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 64
flashing the lamps........... 72
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 74
headlamps............... 62
high beams.............. 72
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
illuminated entry system........ 92
instrument panel, dimming....... 64
interior lamps........... 62,64
map lamps............... 66
replacing bulbs............ 307
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 71
Lap belts................ 114
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 16
brake................. 15
charging system............ 18
check engine.............. 17
engine oil pressure........... 19
four-wheel drive........... 166
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Transmission control switch....... 155
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 89
Trip odometer.............. 24
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 304
Turn signal................ 71
indicator lights............. 71
lever................. 71
U
Used engine oil, disposal....268, 277, 284
V
Variable interval wipers........72±73
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 304
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 7
Vehicle loading............. 178
calculating the load.......... 184
understanding loading information . . . 175
Vehicle storage............. 330
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 57,60
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 264
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 18
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 140
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Warning lights, testing.......... 138
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 12
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