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Instrumentation
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Anti-lock Brake Warning Light
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To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to
ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily.
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NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light does not glow
momentarily, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked immediately. If the light begins to flash in a
repeatable flash sequence, check the anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brakelamps for proper
operation.
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If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your
safety belt. One of the following will take place:
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If the safety belt is not buckled before the key is turned to
the ON position, the light comes on for one to two minutes
and the chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
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A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
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A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
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A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay illuminated,
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or it will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned
on,
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
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If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles
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For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your
local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Safety Restraints for Children
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In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle Ð
this generally includes children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less Ð you must
put them in safety seats that are made specially for children.
Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these
children. Check your local and state laws for specific
requirements.
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Driving
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The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
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The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
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The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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Fuses
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Fuses protect your vehicle's electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system
may have been overloaded and blown a fuse. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate
fuses.
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The following charts tell you which fuses protect each electrical
part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your
vehicle that use that circuit will not work.
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Once you have determined which fuses to check, follow the
procedures underChecking and replacing fuseslater in this
chapter.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Fuse panel (located left side of instrument panel)
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Fuses and their location
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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Find the fuse panel, which is located in the left end of the
instrument panel. The power distribution box (described
earlier in this section) is found in the engine compartment,
mounted on a bracket attached to the left fender apron.
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To access the fuse panel, remove the fuse panel cover by
inserting your finger in the divot and pulling on the cover.
The underside of the cover contains four spare fuses. A fuse
pulling tool is located in the lower right corner of the fuse
panel in case you need to replace a blown fuse.
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The spare fuses for your vehicle are color coded as follows:
10 amp Ð red, 15 amp Ð light blue, 20 amp Ð natural, 30
amp Ð light green.
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