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[IS10200(FM)04/96]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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[IS10300(FM)03/96]
If your engine overheats:
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[IS10400(FM)03/96]
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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[IS10500(FM)03/96]
2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe
engine damage could result.
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[IS10600(FM)03/96]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[IS10700(FM)03/96]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS10800(FM)01/96]
For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine coolantin the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
[IS10900(F )04/96]
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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[AS08100(F )08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
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[AS08200(F )08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:
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[AS08300(F )04/96]
q
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never
touch the playing surface.
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[AS08400(F )08/95]
q
Before playing, inspect the disc for any
contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3HCompact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges.Do not use
a circular motion to clean.
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[AS08500(F )04/96]
q
Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
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[AS08600(F )04/96]
q
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as defroster and floor
heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a
parked car in direct sunlight where there may
be a considerable rise in temperature or
damage may result.
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[AS08700(F )04/96]
q
After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS08800(F )04/96]
q
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try
to insert another disc. Doing so may damage
the disc player.
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[AS08900(F )04/96]
q
Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc player.
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[CF00650(F )05/96]
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Climate control knobs (Heater only system)
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[CF00800(F )03/96]
Instrument Panel Registers
[CF01000(F )04/96]
There are four registers in the instrument panel.
Each of these registers contain a louver assembly
which can be manually adjusted to direct airflow
up, down, left, right, and positive shut-off. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[CF01200(F )04/96]
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Instrument panel registers
[CF01300(F )04/96]
System Operation
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[CF01400(F )03/96]
The control for your air conditioning and heater
system is located at the center of the instrument
panel below the radio and will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON
position. Your air conditioner and heater will
heat and/or cool your vehicle interior depending
on the function position and temperature you
select. The function selector control knob allows
you to select heating or cooling and determine
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[TO07100(FM)01/96]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
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[TO07200(FM)01/96]
q
your vehicle is raised for service
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[TO07300(FM)01/96]
q
the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[TO07400(FM)01/96]
q
your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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[TO07500(FM)01/96]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
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[TO07600(FM)01/96]
If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust
the heating or air conditioning system to bring
in outside air.
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[TO07800(F )01/96]
q
HEATING Ð Set fan speed at MEDIUM or
HIGH, the function selector knob on VENT,
FLOOR, MIX, or the DEFROST symbol and
the temperature control knob on any desired
position.
[TO08100(F )04/96]
q
AIR CONDITIONING Ð Set the fan speed at
MEDIUM or HIGH, the function selector
knob on NORM or VENT and the
temperature control knob on any desired
position.
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[MC11700(FM)01/96]
Engine Coolant
[MC11750(FM)01/96]
Checking the engine coolant
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[MC11800(FM)05/96]
Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine
from overheating in the summer and from
freezing in the winter. Check the level of the
engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply
look at the engine coolant recovery reservoir
located in the engine compartment. To locate
this reservoir, see the diagram of your vehicle's
engine underEngine typesin this chapter.
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[MC11850(FM)05/96]
If the engine coolant has not been checked for a
long period of time the engine coolant reservoir
may eventually empty. If the engine coolant
reservoir empties, check the engine coolant level
in the radiator. Read the following warnings
before removing the radiator cap. If it is
necessary to fill the radiator, refer to theEngine
Coolant Refill Procedurein this chapter for
instructions.
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[MC11950(FM)01/96]
Adding engine coolant
[MC12000(F )04/96]
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Adding engine coolant
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