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[MC43100(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC43200(ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicles high beams when you
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checked if:
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[MC43200(ALL)01/96]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
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[MC43100(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC43200(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
*
[MC43300(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
*
[MC43400(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[MC43500(ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
[MC43600(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle has retractable halogen headlamps.
If you need to replace a headlamp, have it done
by a Ford service technician.
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High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
[MC43800(ALL)01/96]
To replace the bulb:
[MC43900(ALL)01/96]
1. Remove the two side trim liftgate panels.
[MC44000(ALL)01/96]
2. Remove the liftgate trim clip and the liftgate
trim.
[MC44100(ALL)01/96]
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.
[MC44200(ALL)01/96]
4. Install the bulb by pushing straight into the
lamp socket and turning it clockwise until it
locks in place.
[MC44300(ALL)01/96]
5. Replace the liftgate trim and trim clip.
[MC44400(ALL)01/96]
6. Replace the two side trim liftgate panels.
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284 Index
K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
checking............... 225
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 58
flashing the lamps............ 66
fog lamps............... 57
hazard flashers............ 155
instrument panel, dimming....... 58
interior lamps.............. 58
replacing bulbs............ 225
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal).......... 62,67
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 11
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 13
brake................. 12
check engine.............. 15
engine oil pressure........... 17
hazard warning light......... 155
high beam............... 15
oil pressure............... 17
rear ABS................ 13
safety belt............... 11
service engine soon........... 15
testing the warning lights....... 126
turn signal indicator......... 62,67
Load limits
GAWR................ 151
GVWR................ 151
trailer towing............. 153
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290 Index
Transaxle control switch......... 143
Trip odometer............... 19
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 224
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 67
lever................ 62,67
U
Upshift speeds............. 150
Used engine oil, disposal.....184, 193, 203
V
Variable interval wipers.......... 68
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 224
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 252
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles.......... 152
calculating the load.......... 152
manual transaxles........... 152
understanding loading information . . . 151
Vehicle storage............. 234
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 49
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 190
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 127
Warning chimes, safety belt........ 11
Warning lights, testing.......... 126
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 46
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