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[ER20900( ALL)02/96]
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
*
[ER21000( ALL)02/96]
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[ER21100( ALL)02/96]
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
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[ER21200( ALL)02/96]
5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.
Turning on the fan helps protect the
electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both
vehicles to prevent possible damage to either
vehicle's electrical systems.
%*
[ER21300( ALL)02/96]
Connecting the jumper cables
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[ER21400( ALL)02/96]
1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery. (You can connect either jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you
use the same cable for both positive
terminals.) Most jumper cables have a red
cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive terminals and
the black for the negative ones.
*
[ER21500( ALL)02/96]
2. Connect the other end of the first cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
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217 %
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[MC06500( ALL)01/96]
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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[MC06600( ALL)01/96]
Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
%*
[MC06700( ALL)01/96]
Checking the engine oil level:
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[MC06800( ALL)01/96]
1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
*
[MC07000(M )01/96]
2. Set the parking brake, making sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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[MC07100( ALL)01/96]
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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[MC07200( ALL)01/96]
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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[MC07300( ALL)01/96]
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
[MC07450(M )03/96]
one inch art:0011386-B
Engine oil dipstick Ð 4.6 liter engine
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[MC41200( ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41300( ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41400( ALL)01/96]
q
headlamps
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[MC41500( ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
*
[MC41600( ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
*
[MC41700( ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
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[MC41800( ALL)01/96]
q
high-mount brakelamp
*
[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
q
turn signals
*
[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
[MC42200(M )04/96]
q
fog lamps (if equipped)
%*
[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
*
[MC42400( ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
*
[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
*
[MC42600( ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[CS04100( ALL)01/96]
q
Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a
thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the
vehicle is washed.
*
[CS04200( ALL)01/96]
q
Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges
and latches with a light grade oil.
*
[CS04300( ALL)01/96]
q
Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
*
[CS04400( ALL)01/96]
q
Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
%*
[CS04500( ALL)01/96]
Engine
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[CS04600( ALL)01/96]
q
Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle
until it reaches normal operating temperature.
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[CS04700( ALL)01/96]
q
With your foot on the brake, shift through all
the gears while the engine is running.
%*
[CS04800( ALL)01/96]
Fuel system
%*
[CS04900( ALL)01/96]
q
Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel
pump nozzle.
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[CS05000( ALL)01/96]
NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle
storage (60 days or more), fuel may
deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in
the fuel system and may also clog
small orifices.
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Index 309
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 12
Accessories............... 287
Accessory position on the ignition..... 65
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 63
Additives, engine oil.......... 216
Air bag supplemental
restraint system..........124, 129
and child safety seats.......129±130
description............124±125
driver air bag..........124±125
indicator light............. 14
operation.............. 125
passenger air bag........... 125
service and information labels..... 125
tone generator............ 127
Air cleaner filter
location............... 213
specifications............. 265
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 55
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 98
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 25
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 224
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 12
warninig light............. 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 199
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Index 311
Brake fluid............... 220
brake warning light........... 11
checking and adding......... 220
description.............. 220
specifications...........220, 267
Brakelamp, bulb replacement....... 260
Brakes................. 157
adjustment.............. 157
anti-lock............... 157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 12
applying the brakes.......... 157
brake warning light........... 11
fluid, checking and adding...... 220
fluid, refill capacities.......220, 266
fluid, specifications........220, 267
front disc.............. 157
if brakes do not grip well....... 157
master cylinder............ 220
new brake linings............ 6
noise..............157, 159
parking............... 159
power braking............ 157
servicing............... 220
stopping distances.......... 177
trailer................ 175
when storing your vehicle....... 271
Brake-shift interlock........... 162
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)........... 16
Bulbs, replacing............. 256
halogen............... 257
headlamps.............. 257
specifications............. 260
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Index 321
J
Jack.................. 193
operation............194±195
positioning............194±196
storage............... 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 202
disconnecting cables.......... 206
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 66
positions of the ignition......... 65
removing from the ignition....... 66
stuck in lock position........65±66
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 260
checking............... 256
daytime running light system...... 59
dome lamps.............. 61
flashing the lamps........... 68
fog lamps............... 84
hazard flashers............. 71
headlamps............... 60
high beams.............. 68
illuminated mirrors........... 79
instrument panel, dimming....... 61
interior lamps........... 59,61
replacing bulbs............ 256
trailer................ 176
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 67±68
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 12
brake................. 11
charging system............ 15
check engine.............. 17
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Index 323
Master cylinder, brakes......... 220
Mirrors.................. 77
rearview................ 77
side view mirrors............ 77
side view mirrors (manual)....... 82
vanity mirror, illuminated........ 79
Motorcraft parts............. 265
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 247
Odometer................ 20
description............... 20
trip odometer............. 20
Oil filter..............219, 265
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 216
Oil viscosity.............. 216
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 255
Overdrive............... 165
Overseas offices............. 284
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 98
Parking brake.............. 159
operation.............. 159
warning light.............. 11
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 265
PCV valve, specifications........ 265
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 181
Power door locks............. 79
Power features
door locks............... 79
lumbar support............ 108
mirrors.............. 77,82
seats................. 107
windows................ 80
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