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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the
windshield header
6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top
until it has reached the fully closed position flush to
the header.
7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top
should seat themselves in the matching holes in the
header.
8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamp
handles into the header on the top until they are
flush with the header. Pulling down on the header at
the center grip while closing the latches may assist
in fastening the clamps.
9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
10. Disengage the parking brake.
Driver Controls
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ABSwarning lampABS
TheABSwarning lamp in the instrument cluster
momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned
to the ON position. If the light does not illuminate
momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to
flash, the ABS needs to be serviced.
With the ABS light on,
the anti-lock brake
system is disabled and
normal braking is still
effective unless the brake warning light also remains
illuminated with parking brake released. (If your
brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle
serviced immediately.)
Using ABS
•In an emergency or when maximum efficiency
from the four-wheel ABS is required, apply
continuous force on the brake. The four wheel
ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing
you to retain full steering control of your vehicle
and, providing there is sufficient space, will
enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the
vehicle to a controlled stop.
•The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping
distance. Always leave enough room between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.
•We recommend that you familiarize yourself with
this braking technique. However, avoid taking any
unnecessary risks.
Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost)
The Hydroboost system receives fluid pressure from
the power steering pump to provide power assist
during braking.
The sound of the pump operating may be heard by
the driver, but this is a normal characteristic of the
system.
For Hydroboost-equipped vehicles operating under
normal conditions, the noise of the fluid flowing
P!
BRAKE
Driving
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If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel
with an anti-knock index lower than is
recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or
owner relations/customer relationship office.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without
proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of
your emission control system and may cause engine
knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor
Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any
damage caused by use of improper fuel.
In the United States, using leaded fuel may also
result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into
the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are
traveling or living in Central or South America, the
Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest
Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you,
write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership employees
cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest
Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then
relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your
vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address
with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market
Operations.
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Odometer ................... 17
Oil (see
Engine oil) ............... 199
Overdrive ........... 84, 146
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 92
Parking brake .......... 139
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ....................... 237
Power distribution
box (see Fuses) ...... 163
Power door locks ...... 89
Power mirrors ........... 80
Power point ............... 78
Power steering ........ 142
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 225
fluid, refill
capacity ................. 238
fluid,
specifications... 240, 242
Power Windows ......... 78
R
Radio .................... 19, 43
Radio reception ... 61–62
Rear window
defroster .................... 66
Relays ...................... 160
Remote entry
system .................. 91–92
illuminated entry .... 94locking/unlocking
doors .................. 89, 92
opening the trunk ... 93
panic alarm ............. 92
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 94
replacing the
batteries .................. 93
Roadside
assistance ................ 157
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ..... 14,
102, 104–107
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 186
Safety
restraints... 102, 104–107
belt minder ........... 109
cleaning the
safety belts ............ 113
extension
assembly ................ 113
for adults ....... 104–107
for children ... 119–120
warning light
and chime ............... 10,
14, 108–109
Safety seats
for children .............. 123
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ................ 102
Seats .......................... 99
child safety seats .. 123
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft
system .................. 95–97
Index
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