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[ER00870(ALL)01/96]
Jump-Starting Your Battery
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[ER00875(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle's battery may discharge if you leave the lights or
any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this
happens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.
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[ER00900(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result
in injury or vehicle damage.
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[ER01000(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a battery, always
shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you can
breathe fresh air.
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[ER01100(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a
battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a
carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[ER01200(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,
and clothing.
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[ER01210(ALL)02/96]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If
someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk
or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[ER01400(ALL)02/96]
To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery, and to avoid
injury to yourself, follow these directions for preparing your
vehicle to jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in the
order they are given. If in doubt, call for road service.
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[ER01500(ALL)02/96]
Preparing Your Vehicle
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[ER01600(ALL)02/96]1.
Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need to
use a 12-volt jumper system. You will damage your starting
motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts if you
connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt
batteries in series or a 24-volt generator set).
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[ER01700(ALL)02/96]2.
Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
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[ER01800(ALL)02/96]3.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled
vehicle.Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other.Set
the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[ER01900(ALL)02/96]4.
Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive
corrosion before you attach the jumper cables.
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[ER02000(ALL)01/96]5.
Turn on the heater blower in both vehicles. Turn off all other
switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible
damage to either vehicle's electrical systems.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC17900(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: SeeRefill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts and Lubrication
Specificationsin theCapacities and Specificationschapter
for the appropriate oil filter and engine oil refill
quantity.
[MC18000(ALL)04/96]6.
Remove the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in yellow) to
prevent oil contamination of the engine ventilating system
while refilling.
[MC18100(ALL)04/96]7.
Refill the engine with a CERTIFIED engine oil of the
preferred viscosity. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Follow directions inChecking and adding engine oilto be sure
the engine is filled to the proper level.
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[MC18150(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory mice.
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[MC18200(ALL)01/96]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and water.
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[MC18220(ALL)05/96]
Brake Fluid
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[MC18240(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in
the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low.
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[MC18260(ALL)01/96]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake pads wear.
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[MC18280(ALL)01/96]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic brake fluid reservoir on
the master cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the
MAX mark.
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[MC18300(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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[MC38590(ALL)03/96
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC38595(ALL)05/96]
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 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, the law
specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II system.
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[MC38602(ALL)03/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below.
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[MC38607(ALL)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at
least four idle periods.
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[MC38612(ALL)03/96]
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
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[MC38617(ALL)05/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at 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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[MC38700(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC38800(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC38900(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC38950(ALL)01/96]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC39000(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC39100(ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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Gearshift:shifting the gears............... 224
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 234
definition....................229, 232
driving with a heavy load.............. 229
location...................... 233
H
Hazard flashers................... 76,243
Headlamps
bulb specification.................. 325
checking alignment................. 319
cleaning...................... 333
daytime running lights................ 77
replacing bulbs................... 318
warning chime.................... 17
Head restraints.................... 123
Heating, manual heating and air conditioning system.... 56
High beams, indicator light................ 17
Hitch......................... 236
Hood
latch location.................... 279
lubrication specifications............... 343
release lever.................... 279
working under the hood............... 278
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 356
Idle
relearning..................... 274
speed....................... 213
Ignition
chime........................ 17
positions of the ignition................ 86
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Index
Infant seats (see Safety seats).............. 154
Instrument panel
cleaning...................... 335
lighting up panel and interior............. 78
Interval wipers..................... 89
J
Jack
operation...................... 260
positioning..................... 260
storage....................... 257
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 272
disconnecting cables................. 274
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 17
positions of the ignition................ 86
stuck in lock position...............86,217
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 325
checking...................... 318
daytime running light system............. 77
hazard flashers..................76,243
illuminated entry system................ 83
instrument panel, dimming............... 78
replacing bulbs................... 318
trailer....................... 237
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 87
Liftgate........................ 103
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 11
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 10
brake........................ 9
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
charging system................... 13
check engine..................... 12
door ajar....................... 15
engine oil pressure.................. 14
hazard warning light............... 76,243
high beam...................... 17
low fuel....................... 16
lowoil........................ 14
low washer fluid................... 17
oil pressure...................... 14
rear ABS....................... 10
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 12
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 229
GVWR....................... 229
trailer towing.................... 235
Lubricant specifications................ 343
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 263
tightening sequence...............260, 267
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 277
Master cylinder, brakes................ 285
Message center, low washer fluid............. 17
Methanol in fuel................... 312
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 111
rearview...................... 110
side view mirrors.................. 110
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Index
Tires
changing...................... 256
checking the pressure................ 301
cleaning...................... 334
inspection and maintenance............. 301
replacing...................... 304
rotating...................... 303
snow tires and chains................ 307
spare tire...................... 257
storing your vehicle................. 339
tire grades..................... 304
treadwear...................304, 306
wear bands..................... 304
wheel and tire matching............... 305
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 230
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 274
with a tow truck.................. 274
Trailer towing
tips........................ 238
trailer brakes.................... 237
trailer lamps.................... 237
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 224
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 295
lubricant specifications................ 343
Transaxle control switch................ 226
Trip odometer...................... 20
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 87
lever......................... 87
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