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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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To pass another vehicle while the speed control is activated,
press the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the
vehicle will return to the previously set speed.
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Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
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The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or
down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the speed
control.
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When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may
notice your speed decreasing, even if you have the speed
control set. If the speed drops more than 8 mph (13 km/h), it is
normal for the automatic speed control feature to be cancelled.
You may need to help your vehicle maintain the desired speed
by driving without the speed control when driving up steep
grades.
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Cancelling the Speed Control
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To cancel the preset speed, follow one of these three methods:
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Push the CANCEL button on the left side of the steering
wheel; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE light will go out.
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Press the main OFF switch to the left of the steering wheel.
Both the CRUISE CONT. ON switch indicator and the
CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will go out.
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If you unintentionally press the brake pedal while pushing the
RESUME/ACCEL button to reset the cruising speed, press the
OFF switch once and then reactivate the system by pressing the
CRUISE CONT. ON switch.
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The speed control will automatically be canceled if the vehicle
slows down below approximately 8 mph (13 km/h).
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Controls and Features
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset at a higher speed, use one of the following methods:
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Press the accelerator pedal. When the speedometer indicates
the desired speed, push and release the COAST/SET button.
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Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL button. When the
vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
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Push, then quickly release the RESUME/ACCEL button. Each
time you do this, the set speed will increase by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
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To reset at a lower speed, use one of the following methods:
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the speedometer indicates
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET button and release
it.
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Push and hold the COAST/SET button. Release the button
when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Push, then quickly release the COAST/SET button. Each time
you do this, the set speed will decrease by about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h).
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Resuming a Set Speed
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To resume the preset speed, push and release the
RESUME/ACCEL button. The vehicle will resume the last set
speed as long as the vehicle is traveling at a speed over 30 mph
(48 km/h).
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Information About the Speed Control System
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If the speed control system malfunctions, it will cancel
automatically. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster
will then blink to warn the driver.
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When the CRUISE indicator blinks, press the speed control OFF
switch and have the system checked by your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Determining If System Is Operational
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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: Routine 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 lit,
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the readiness light will not light 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 Supplemental Restraint System serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system
may not function properly in the event of a collision.
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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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Starting
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Fuel-Injected Engines
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When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most important thing
to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you
have problems getting your vehicle started. SeeStarting Your
Enginein this chapter for details about when to use the
accelerator while you start your vehicle.
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Starting Your Vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other
enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine.
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Before you start your vehicle, always:
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Make sure you and all your passengers buckle your safety
belts. SeeSafety beltsin the Index for more details.
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Make sure the headlamps and other accessories are turned
off when starting.
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Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking
brake is set before you turn the key.
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Test the warning lights on the instrument cluster to make
sure they work. Refer to theInstrumentationchapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your Vehicleat the
beginning of this section.
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Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
to ON.
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Driving
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When to use D (Overdrive)
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Overdrive is the normal driving position. When the gearshift
lever is placed in (D) Overdrive, and the Overdrive Off button
has not been pressed, the vehicle will automatically upshift to
second, third and fourth gears. The transaxle will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is reached.
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When to use D (Drive Ð with the Overdrive Off button
activated)
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You will notice that there is only one drive position on your
gearshift selection indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive).
You will find a button labeled OVERDRIVE OFF/ON located on
the gearshift lever. Push in the button on the end of the lever
and the O/D OFF light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate
in first, second and third gears and will not shift into fourth
gear. Operating in Drive (O/D OFF) provides more engine
braking than Overdrive for descending hills, or city driving.
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The OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button
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To return the transaxle to the normal Overdrive operation, press
the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button again. Use this button to
select Overdrive or Overdrive Off whenever you drive your
vehicle.
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NOTE: Overdrive will not engage until the engine has fully
warmed up.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Hazard Flasher Switch
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The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers to hazardous
situations.
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The hazard flasher switch operates the same lamps as the turn
signal lever. When the hazard flasher is activated, all of these
lamps will flash on and off. The turn signal indicators cannot be
used when the hazard lamps are flashing. Operation of the
hazard flashers does not affect operation of the brakelamps.
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The flashers work even with the key out of the ignition. The
flashers will work for up to two hours when the battery is fully
charged and in good condition. They will not drain the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if
your battery is not fully charged, your battery may be drained
to the point where the vehicle will not start.
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The hazard flasher switch is located on the instrument panel to
the right of the instrument cluster.
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To use the hazard flasher:
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Push the HAZARD switch; you will see the turn signal
arrows flash.
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To stop the hazard flashers, push the HAZARD switch again.
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Maintenance and Care
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Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
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To have your engine coolant drained, see your Ford dealer or
refer to the procedure in the Service Manual.
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Power Steering Fluid
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Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine
coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near
the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
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While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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Then turn the engine off.
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Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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