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NOTE: Operating the rear defogger will also turn on the
heated side view mirrors (if equipped).
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Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
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heated side view mirrors (if equipped).
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NOTE: Operating the rear defogger will also turn on the
heated side view mirrors (if equipped).
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Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may
damage the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear
window, and cause damage to the rear window defogger.
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Rear Wiper and Washer (If equipped)
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The controls for the rear wiper and washer can be found on the
instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster below the
climate control system. The rear wiper and washer controls
operate with the ignition in the ACC or ON positions.
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The rear wiper switches
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To turn on the rear wiper, press the rear wiper switch. The
wiper will operate until it is turned off. To turn off the rear
wiper, press the wiper switch a second time.
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To activate the rear washer, press the rear washer switch. Spray
will continue as long as the button is depressed. When you
activate the wash system, the wiper will also activate. The wiper
can be turned off by pressing the wiper switch a second time.
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Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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Exterior Lamps
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps, use the
headlamp knob, to the left of the instrument cluster.
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Turn the headlamp knob to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, marker lamps
and instrument panel lamps.
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The air bag supplemental restraint system uses a readiness light
and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When you turn the
ignition key to ON, this light will illuminate for approximately
six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system
is operating normally.NOTE:Maintenance of the air bag system
is not required.
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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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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, even intermittently, have the air
bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer
immediately.
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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 bags MUST be
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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Hood (continued)
release lever.................... 281
working under the hood............... 279
Horn......................... 108
Hoses, checking.................... 296
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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 343
Idle, relearning.................... 277
Ignition
positions of the ignition............... 100
removing the key.................. 101
Indicator lamp module.................. 37
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............186, 200
Instrument cluster
electronic....................... 25
Instrument panel
cleaning..................... 81,331
lighting up panel and interior............. 98
registers....................... 82
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)....... 188
Interval wipers.................... 104
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Jack
operation...................... 263
positioning..................... 263
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 274
disconnecting cables................. 277
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