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Maintenance and Care
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[MC42450(R)01/96]
Information about your vehicle's emission control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[MC42460(R)03/96]
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC42470(R)04/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If your check engine light is on, reference the
check engine light description under theWarning Lights and
Gaugessection. Your vehicle may not pass an I/M test with the
check engine light on. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its
battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a
not ready for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing,
additional city and highway driving is necessary to complete the
check of the OBD II system.
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[MC43000(R)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
[MC43100(R)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at
least four (4) idle periods.
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[MC43200(R)03/96]
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway
[MC43300(R)03/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and operating temperature. Once started, the vehicle
must not be turned off during the above driving modes. If the
vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M requirements by using
these driving patterns, an authorized service center can perform
a detailed OBD II Drive Cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 27
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)............ 63
Automatic transmission
fluid, adding.................... 273
fluid, checking................... 272
fluid, specification.................. 313
Axle
lubricant specifications................ 313
traction lok..................... 170
B
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............238, 275
battery saver..................... 97
charging system warning light............. 15
disconnecting.................... 241
how to service................... 274
jumping a disabled battery.............. 237
maintenance-free.................. 274
proper disposal, recycling.............. 275
replacement, specifications.............. 311
servicing...................... 274
voltage gauge.................. 15,19
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 10
checking and adding................ 261
description..................... 261
specifications.................... 313
Brakes
adjustment..................... 155
anti-lock...................... 155
applying the brakes................. 159
brake warning light.................. 10
fluid, checking and adding.............. 261
fluid, refill capacities................ 261
fluid, specifications................. 313
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Index
Brakes (continued)
front disc...................... 155
if brakes do not grip well.............. 158
master cylinder................... 261
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................155, 158
parking...................... 160
power braking................... 155
rear anti-lock.................... 155
servicing....................158, 261
stopping distances.................. 159
trailer....................... 212
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake-shift interlock.................. 165
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 21
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 299
headlamps..................... 299
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 152
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 133
Catalytic converter................... 295
Chains, tires...................... 286
Changing a tire.................... 227
Charging system gauge................. 19
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Child safety restraints
child safety belts.................. 144
child safety seats.................. 133
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Index
Climate control system.................. 64
Clock........................ 34,55
Clutch
fluid........................ 263
fluid reservoir.................261, 263
operation while driving............... 170
recommended shift speeds.............. 173
shifting the gears.................. 171
specifications.................... 313
Cold engine starting.................. 148
Combination lap and shoulder belts.........110, 112
Controls
mirrors........................ 86
power seat..................... 109
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 229
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 265
preparing for storage................ 309
specifications.................... 313
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 265
Cooling fan...................... 250
Crankcase emission filter................ 311
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 324
D
Daytime running light system.............. 63
Defects, reporting................... 315
Defrost, windshield................. 67,70
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...........271, 273
engine oil..................... 258
power steering fluid................. 268
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 242
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Doors
lubricant specifications................ 313
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 271
Driving under special conditions, heavy load...... 187
E
Electrical system
fuses......................218, 224
operating when the engine is off............ 73
relays....................... 225
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 73
radio reception.................... 55
tuning the radio................. 29,46
warranty and service information............ 58
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 317
battery acid spills................238, 277
fuel........................ 292
jump-starting.................... 237
towing....................... 242
Emergency brake (parking brake)..........158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 295
emissions warranty................ 3,295
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 14
does not start.................... 149
fuel injected engine, starting............. 147
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 150
preparing to start.................. 147
service points.................... 253
starting...................... 148
starting after a collision............... 150
storing your vehicle................. 307
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 164
column-mounted.................. 164
floor-mounted................... 171
gearshift override.................. 165
locking the gearshift.................. 73
positions....................164, 171
shifting the gears................164, 171
shift-lock...................... 165
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............164, 171
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
H
Hazard flashers.................... 217
Headlamps
aiming....................... 298
checking alignment................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
daytime running lights................ 63
replacing bulbs................... 298
turning on and off.................. 61
warning chime.................... 21
High beams
indicator light.................... 21
operation....................... 61
Hitch......................... 211
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
stuck in lock position................. 73
L
Lamps
checking...................... 298
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 72
daytime running light system............. 63
hazard flashers................... 217
headlamps...................... 61
illuminated entry system................ 97
instrument panel, dimming.............. 64
interior lamps.................. 61,64
replacing bulbs................... 298
trailer....................... 213
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 75
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 12
brake........................ 10
charging system................... 15
check engine..................... 14
engine oil pressure.................. 20
hazard warning light................ 217
high beam...................... 21
oil pressure...................... 20
overdrive off..................... 14
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 14
turn signal indicator.................. 75
Load limits
GAWR....................... 187
GVWR....................... 187
trailer towing.................... 191
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