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half page art:0010412-BThe instrument panel fuse panel location
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The instrument panel fuse panel
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The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit
Breakers and Relays
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[ER04700( BC )12/95]
1. Find the fuse panel underneath the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering
column.
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2. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse should be replaced.
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The side view of a fuse
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3. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following chart.)
To remove the fuse use the pulling tool
attached to the inside cover of the fuse
panel. There are also four spare fuses
attached to the cover.
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Opening the Hood
[MC03400( ALL)12/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
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Opening the Hood
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
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Opening the Hood
[MC03400( ALL)12/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
[MC03600( ALL)12/95]
2. Go around to the front of the vehicle, and
release the auxiliary catch that is located
under the front edge of the hood at the
center of the vehicle.
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The auxiliary catch under the front edge of the hood
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3. Lift the hood until the counterbalanced
hinges hold it open.
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Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely.
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NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at
six-month intervals to maintain smooth
and trouble-free operation.
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Engine Compartment
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Your vehicle has one of these types of engines:
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q
a 3.8 liter SFI engine
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q
a 4.6 liter SFI engine
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The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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Cleaning the Seats
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Leather and vinyl
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For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
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Fabric
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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Index 299
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 249
chrome and aluminum parts...... 250
engine compartment......... 252
exterior............... 249
exterior lamps............ 250
fabric................ 251
headlamps.............. 250
instrument panel.......... 59,251
instrument panel lens......... 251
interior............... 251
interior lamps............ 251
mirrors................ 93
plastic parts............. 250
polishing............... 249
rustproofing............. 250
safety belts.............. 250
tail lamps.............. 250
upholstery and interior trim...... 251
washing............... 249
waxing............... 249
wheels................ 252
Climate control system.......... 59
air conditioning.......... 59,62
heating.............. 59,62
Clock.................. 72
Cold engine starting........... 146
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 110
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 26,31
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 26
Console, description............ 94
Controls
mirrors................ 93
power seat.............. 106
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Index 303
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 271
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 271
Foreign registration........... 272
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 233
capacity............... 254
choosing the right fuel........ 234
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 233
filter, specifications.......... 253
fuel gauge............... 20
low fuel warning light......... 19
octane rating............. 235
quality................ 235
running out of fuel.......... 237
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 236
storing your vehicle.......... 257
treating emergencies......... 236
Fuel cap................ 233
removing.............. 233
replacing............... 233
Fuel filter, specifications......... 253
Fuel gauge................ 20
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 180
starting after a collision........ 180
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 174
high current fuse panel........ 174
instrument panel........... 178
Fuses
charts..............173, 178
checking and replacing........ 178
circuit breakers............ 179
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