Ford 1999 Taurus manual

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1 Introduction Ford’s Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standa[...]

2 Thing s t o Kno w Abou t Usin g This Guide Congratulation s o n th e purchas e o f you r new vehicle . Thi s guid e ha s informatio n abou t the equipmen t an d th e option s fo r you r ne w vehicle. Yo u ma y no t hav e bough t al l o f th e options availabl e t o you . I f yo u d o no t kno w which informatio n applie s t o you r vehicle , tal [...]

3 To use the Index , turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. We have designed the Index so that you can find information under a technical term. Canadian Owners — French Version[...]

4 Ford Extended Service Plan More Protection for Your Vehicle You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it and the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company. Ford ESP is an optional service contract, [...]

5 Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle. ❑ Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: — Watch t[...]

7 Instrumentation The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles. The main controls for the climate control system, clock, and radio are o[...]

8 The Instrument Panel File:03fnis8.ex Update:Thu Jun 27 10:00:37 1996[...]

9 The Instrument Cluster File:03fnis8.ex Update:Thu Jun 27 10:00:37 1996[...]

10 Indicato r Light s an d Chimes Brak e Syste m Warnin g Light Th e warnin g ligh t fo r th e brake s ca n sho w two thing s — tha t th e parkin g brak e i s no t fully released , o r tha t th e brak e flui d leve l i s lo w i n the maste r cylinde r reservoir . I f th e flui d leve l i s low, th e brak e syste m shoul d b e checke d b y you r d[...]

11 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light This light comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to the START position. It should go off shortly after the engine starts. If it stays on longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates that your anti-lock brake system may not be working properly. Normal braking is not affected unless the BRAKE [...]

12 4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on, regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for further service actions. For more information about adding oil, see Adding engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Tractio[...]

13 Cruise Control Indicator Light This light comes on when the speed control system is actively maintaining the set speed. It will go off when the brakes are used or if the speed control is turned off. Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked. This ligh[...]

14 Turn Signal Indicator Lights When you push the turn signal lever up before making a right turn, the right side arrow on the instrument panel flashes. When you push the turn signal lever down before making a left turn, the left side arrow on the instrument panel flashes. Usually, the turn signals turn off automatically after you turn your vehicle[...]

15 Chime for Headlamps On This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger door is open when the parking lamps or headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the ignition to the ON position. Redundant Electronic Gearshift Indicator The redundant electronic gearshift indicator The instrument cluster is equ[...]

16 The Instrument Cluster In addition to warning lights, the instrument cluster has an electronic odometer, a speedometer, tachometer, fuel and coolant temperature gauges. Odometer The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers) your vehicle has been driven. Speedometer The speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilomet[...]

17 Tachometer The tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running. You can drive your vehicle at most rpm points on the tachometer but you must stay out of the red zone. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coola[...]

18 The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the NORMAL band under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at the top of the NOR[...]

19 Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have in the fuel tank. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel movement withi[...]

20 ❑ Continuous warning reporting of monitored systems You can select different features for the M/C to display by using the keyboard directly below the M/C display. You will hear a tone when you press one of these controls. However, if the M/C detects a warning from any of the monitored systems then the M/C will display the appropriate warning m[...]

21 Vehicle Settings Menu A press of the VEHICLE SETTINGS control causes the Message Center to display the menu features which affect the vehicle regardless of which driver personality profile is currently selected. Repeated pressing of the VEHICLE SETTINGS control allows quick cycling through the menu features. The displayed feature can be toggled [...]

22 ❑ OIL CHANGE RESET — This option allows you to reset the oil monitoring system to 100% (or your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage) after each oil change. The RESET control must be pressed and held for 5 seconds while the display counts down to trigger an oil change reset. After a successful reset the Message Center will display “OIL LIFE R[...]

23 4. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control to complete the procedure. A press of any control besides RESET or VEHICLE SETTINGS will abort the procedure and will not establish a new Personalized Oil Reset Percentage. When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has been established, it will be used beginning with the completion of your next OIL CHANGE [...]

24 ❑ PHONE SCREEN — (if equipped with a factory phone) when a call is placed, information about the call is displayed in the message center. Fuel Range A press of the RANGE switch allows you to display approximately how many miles (kilometers) you can drive before you run out of fuel. To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you fill the [...]

25 Fuel Economy A press of the FUEL ECONOMY control allows you to display one of two features (Average Fuel Economy or Instantaneous Fuel Economy). The first press of the FUEL ECONOMY control will allow you to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallons or liters/100 kilometers. Your M/C computes this figure using the distance traveled and f[...]

26 Reset A press of the RESET control will allow you to reset the current feature being displayed. Warnings, Average Fuel Economy, Clock Set, Compass Adjustment, Vehicle Settings, and Driver Settings are the only features which respond to the RESET control. Range and Instantaneous Fuel Economy cannot be reset. That is, these features are unaffected[...]

27 O Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the correct month of the year. O Then press RESET to proceed to the date adjustment display. O Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the correct day of the month. O Then press RESET to complete the set/adjustment procedure. ❑ Time Only Display — A second press of the DATE/TIME control displays the Time O[...]

28 O To START the Elapsed Time count when it is stopped without resetting the counter, briefly press the reset control for less than 2 seconds. O To reset the elapsed time counter, hold the reset control down until the count reads 00:00:00 (about 2 seconds). Compass Pressing the COMPASS control will display one of the following eight compass displa[...]

29 ❑ Traction Control (If equipped) ❑ Fuel Level At normal conclusion of the system check sequence, the M/C will display the last displayed feature before pressing the SYSTEM CHECK control or the warnings that are active. For two of the systems reported in the system check (Engine Oil Life Left and Fuel Level), there are two messages to describ[...]

30 Vehicle System Status Displays These messages are displayed on the Message Center when the operator uses one of the vehicle systems below, or the operation of a vehicle system occurs. ❑ PHONE SCREEN — This display will show the status of the cellular phone usage (if the vehicle is equipped with the factory installed cellular phone). This dis[...]

31 System Warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. There are 23 warning messages which can be displayed by the Message Center to show the status of the monitored systems. When a warning occurs, the warning message is displayed and a tone sounds. The warning message will appear at[...]

32 The following is a list of warning messages and their associated reset category: File:03fnis8.ex Update:Thu Jun 27 10:00:37 1996[...]

33 DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR — This warning message is displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed and the ignition switch is either ON or in ACC mode. RIGHT DOOR AJAR — This warning message is displayed when the right (passenger side) door is not completely closed and the ignition switch is either ON or in ACC mode. CHECK ENGINE TEM[...]

34 the engine to start without alerting the oil monitoring system. This may also cause the LOW OIL LEVEL warning to come on when you start your vehicle, even though the oil is at the correct level. For further information about adding oil, see Engine oil in the index. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — This warning message is displayed when the electrical s[...]

35 CHECK TRANS-MISSION — This warning message is displayed when the transmission is not operating properly. If this warning stays on or comes on, contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as safely possible. TRANS-MISSION OVERHEAT — This warning message is displayed when the transmission is overheating. This warning may appear when t[...]

36 CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS — This warning message is displayed when you turn on the front turn lamps and at least one of them is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible, and have the burned out lamp replaced following the instructions in the Maintenance and Care chapter. LOW WASHER FLUID — This warning message is displayed when ther[...]

37 AIR RIDE SWITCH OFF — This warning message is displayed when the AIR SUSPENSION SERVICE SWITCH is in the OFF position. The air suspension service switch is located in the vehicle trunk in the jack stowage area on the left side. For more information refer to the Air Suspension section in the Driving chapter. CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM — This warni[...]

38 OIL CHANGE RESET PROCEDURE — This procedure allows you to reset the oil monitoring system to 100% (or your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage) after each oil change. 1. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control until the “OIL CHANGE RESET” display appears. 2. Then press the RESET switch and hold it for 5 seconds while the display counts down to tr[...]

39 Function/Status Error Messages For some functions displayed by the Message Center, there will be error messages displayed, instead of the requested information, if that information is not currently available because of improper operation of sensor systems, or the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. In this case instead of d[...]

40 Factors Affecting Compass Accuracy Magnetic mounted devices (antennas, racks, etc.) should not be located on the front third of the vehicle roof. Placement of these devices near the compass will cause the compass to be inaccurate. If these devices are used, for improved accuracy, recalibrate the compass with the device(s) installed. Driving near[...]

41 Set zone variation adjustment 1. Press and hold the COMPASS control, press the RESET control. Next, release both controls. The display will show: 2. Press the ENGLISH/METRIC control to enter the Set Zone mode. The display will now show: NOTE: The display shows “##” (where ## is a number from 1-15) when called up, which is the zone stored int[...]

42 4. Press the RESET control until the number shown in the display is the correct number for the zone you are in. When the zone number reaches 15, pressing the RESET control will set the zone number to 1. 5. Press the COMPASS control to complete the zone setting. (To exit this mode without setting a zone, press any control other than RESET and COM[...]

43 Calibration Procedure 1. Find an open, level area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. An empty, level parking lot is recommended. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS control, then press the RESET control. Next, release both controls. The display will show: 3. Press the RESET control to enter the Calibration mode. The display will show: [...]

44 Troubleshooting If the display shows the following message during any of the compass adjustment procedures, contact your dealer: If the compass always displays one direction while turning a full 360-degree circle, perform the Calibration Procedure. A system of warning lights are located below the Message Center. Warning lights are used to monito[...]

45 Check Engine Warning Light This light illuminates when the engine’s Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. The readiness light is in [...]

46 If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have the system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Overdrive Off Indicator This light tells you that the Transmission Control Switch on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission will not shift[...]

47 If the light does not come ON when the TCS is depressed or if the light FLASHES when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the transmission. Anti-Theft Alarm Light This light is used when you set the anti-theft alarm system. See the Controls and Features chapter la[...]

48 Traction Control Off Light This light tells you that the traction control system has been turned off using the Vehicle Settings menu in the Message Center. The traction control system defaults to “ON” (light is not illuminated) whenever the vehicle is shut off and restarted. File:03fnis8.ex Update:Thu Jun 27 10:00:37 1996[...]

49 Electronic Sound Systems Premium Stereo Cassette File:04fnas8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 10:43:44 1996[...]

50 Premium Stereo Cassette and Stereo Cassette with CD DJ File:04fnas8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 10:43:44 1996[...]

51 Premium Stereo Cassette, Stereo Cassette with CD DJ and Premium Compact Disc Radio Your vehicle is equipped with either a premium stereo cassette radio or a premium compact disc radio. Both systems are available with a JBL H upgrade system, which includes a Ford 10-CD changer. Individual functions of these systems follow: Using the Controls on Y[...]

52 can set to any desired frequency. These four methods are described below. ❑ Using the “TUNE” function You can change the frequency up or down one increment at a time by pressing and releasing either the left b or right a side of the “TUNE” button. To change frequencies quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of the b[...]

53 Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired frequencies: 1. Select a band, then select a frequency. 2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and hold the button until the sound returns. That station is now held in memory on that button. 3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset button you want to set. ❑ [...]

54 ❑ Increasing or decreasing treble response Press the top c of the “TREBLE” button to increase treble; press the bottom d of the treble button to decrease treble. ❑ Adjusting speaker balance Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and left speakers. Press the top c of the “BAL” button to shift the[...]

55 NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the ignition on whether or not the radio power is on. However, with radio power off, the cassette tape is loaded and stored. NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora[...]

56 To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape selection, press “SCAN” a second time. ❑ How to change the side of the tape being played The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the “SIDE 1-2” button. How to eject the tape To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the “EJ” button. The radio will resume pl[...]

57 ❑ Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate temperature before playing. ❑ If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and turning the hub un[...]

58 Ho w t o tak e car e o f an d clea n th e CD playe r an d discs T o ensur e th e continue d performanc e o f you r CD player , carefull y rea d th e followin g precautions: ❑ Alway s handl e a dis c b y th e edge . Neve r touch th e playin g surface. ❑ Befor e playing , inspec t al l disc s fo r any contamination . I f needed , clea n disc s[...]

59 — CD-ER 0001 — Disc upside down or unreadable. — CD-ER INIT — Mechanism disconnected or malfunctioning. — CD-ER 0002 — Eject error. — CD-ER 0100 — Computer CD loaded. — CD-ER ____ (other codes) — Mechanism malfunctions. Ford 10-CD Changer (If equipped) Introduction The 10-CD Changer Unit is mounted in the trunk (10-disc capac[...]

60 2. Push EJECT button to eject the disc “magazine” (which holds 10 discs) (Figure 2). Figure 2 3. Load discs into disc magazine slots (numbered 1 through 10) one at a time with labeled surfaces upward, starting with bottom slot number 1 (Figure 3). Figure 3 4. Insert loaded disc magazine into chamber unit with the arrow on top of the disc mag[...]

61 Figure 4 NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s) from the disc magazine, push the corresponding lever(s) (numbered 1 to 10 on the side of the disc magazine) to the left. Disc(s) will partially come out for easy removal. 5. Close unit by sliding changer panel door to the left. The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to play using the contr[...]

62 If the CD Changer is empty, “NO CD” will flash in the display and radio play will continue. If your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford 10-CD system and the “CD” button is pushed, “NO DJ” will flalsh and radio play will continue. How to change the disc being played When in the CD mode, you can change discs by pressing the right ( a[...]

63 Operating the Shuffle feature While in the CD mode, pressing the “SHUFFLE”/#6 button will randomly select a track from the disc currently being played. The display will indicate “SHF” followed by the disc and track number (dd-tt). The CD Changer will continue to randomly select tracks for play until the shuffle feature is turned off by p[...]

64 ❑ Befor e playing , inspec t al l disc s fo r any contamination . I f needed , clea n disc s wit h an approve d dis c cleaner , suc h a s th e Discwasher H Compac t Dis c Cleane r o r th e Allso p 3 H Compac t Dis c Cleaner , b y wipin g fro m the cente r ou t t o th e edges . D o no t us e a circular motio n t o clean. ❑ D o no t clea n dis[...]

65 Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player The following information is designed to help you recognize typical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as mechanical malfunctions of the disc player. ❑ A disc is already loaded. ❑ The disc is inserted with the label surface downward. ❑ The disc is dusty or defective. ❑ The player?[...]

66 Antenna The antenna for the audio system is integral to the rear window glass. The AM portion of the antenna uses the same pattern of lines as the grid for the rear defroster. The FM portion of the antenna uses the top three lines on the glass, which are indicated by the word “RADIO.” Common Radio Reception Conditions Several conditions prev[...]

67 To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blend circuit has been incorporated into this system. This feature automatically switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal, which improves the quality of reception. Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences, t[...]

68 assigned a frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself “Radio 99” even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM broadcast frequency. Important Warranty and Service Information About Your Warranty Your sound system is warranted for four years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Consult your vehicle warranty booklet for further information. Serv[...]

69 Controls and Features The Climate Control System Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) module is located at the center of the instrument panel and operates only when the key is in the ON position. The EATC feature maintains the temperature you select and automatically controls the air[...]

70 The automatic temperature control system To turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATIC button or any of the six override buttons along the bottom of the control. To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system is off, the display window will be blank (dark). If you select AUTOMATIC, the system will automatically determine fan speed and a[...]

71 If you want continuous maximum cooling, push the BLUE button until 60˚F (16˚C) i s shown in the display window. Your EATC will cool at maximum and disregard the 60˚F (16˚C) setting until you select a warmer temperature with the RED button. If you want continuous maximum heating, push the RED button until 90˚F (32˚C) i s shown in the displa[...]

72 When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. But, a feature is included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm enough to allow heating. In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow will change to the floor area. If unusual [...]

73 Fan speed and thumbwheel Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing conditions. You must push AUTOMATIC for automatic fan speed operation. To control the fan speed yourself, use the thumbwheel which will cancel the automatic fan speed control. The thumbwheel is located at the extreme right side of the EATC control panel. It is[...]

74 You can override the fan speed at any time. If you use the thumbwheel to override the fan speed, the EATC will continue to control the temperature but you control the fan speed. To return to auto fan control, press the AUTOMATIC button. If you are operating in one of the override functions (FLOOR, MAX A/C, etc.), automatic fan control will conti[...]

75 MAX A/C button The MAX A/C feature allows for faster cooling because air is drawn from inside the vehicle. Using inside air causes the fan to sound louder which is normal for this selection. The Display window will change to indicate 60˚F (16˚C) an d M AX A/C. The fan will run and the airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. To exi[...]

76 FLR O DEF button Push this button to get air to the floor and windshield defrosters at the same time. The display will show the set temperature, FLR and the Defrost symbol. If the outside temperature is about 50˚F (10˚C) an d above, the air will be dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help to prevent fogging in humid weather. DEF button [...]

77 ❑ To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always drive with the EATC System turned on. ❑ Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with the flow of air to the back seat area. ❑ Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of your EATC System which could block the air intake. The intake area is located at [...]

78 The button that controls the rear window defroster and heated outside rearview mirrors Before using the defroster, clear away any snow that is on the rear window and outside rearview mirrors. With the engine running, push the defroster button. After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If the window or mirrors are still not cle[...]

79 NOTE : I f yo u hav e a vehicl e wit h a n automatic lightin g system , th e DR L syste m i s activ e unti l the automati c syste m turn s o n th e headlamps. NOTE : Yo u ma y notic e tha t th e light s flicke r when th e vehicl e i s turne d o n o r off . Thi s i s a normal condition. WARNING Th e Daytim e Runnin g Ligh t (DRL) syste m wil l no[...]

80 Setting the Autolamp On/Off Delay System By using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps to: ❑ turn on the lamps automatically at night ❑ turn off the lamps automatically during daylight ❑ keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after you turn the key to OFF. The controls for the autolamp To use the autolamp: 1. Make sure the headlamp c[...]

81 3. Rotate the headlamp control counterclockwise from the OFF position. NOTE: The Message Center will display the amount of time that has been set for the autolamp to turn off the headlamps after turning the key to off. 4. The autolamp will automatically turn the lamps on and off for you. Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is lo[...]

82 The thumbwheel that controls the light on the instrument panel and the interior light To dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the PANEL DIM thumbwheel down. To turn on the interior lights, turn the PANEL DIM thumbwheel all the way up. The interior lights also come on when any side door is opened. Clock 1. To set the hour, press and hold the h[...]

83 Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in the ignition ACC allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. NOTE: Your vehicle is also equipped with an accessory timer. This allows some of your accessories to remai[...]

84 O N allow s yo u t o tes t you r vehicle’ s warnin g lights (excep t th e brak e syste m warnin g light ) t o make sur e the y wor k befor e yo u star t th e engine . Th e key return s t o th e O N positio n onc e th e engin e is starte d an d remain s i n thi s positio n whil e the engin e runs. STAR T crank s th e engine . Releas e th e ke y[...]

85 WARNING D o no t leav e children , unreliabl e adults, o r pet s unattende d i n you r vehicle. Th e Tur n Signa l Lever Yo u ca n us e th e tur n signa l leve r o n th e lef t sid e of th e steerin g colum n to: ❑ operat e th e tur n signal s an d cornerin g lamps ❑ tur n th e hig h beam s on/off ❑ flas h th e lights ❑ tur n th e windsh[...]

86 For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release it. When the turn signal is used when the headlamps are on, the cornering lamps will automatically light on either the right or left side depending on the direction of the turn. High Beams To turn on the high beams, [...]

87 LOW — wipers will operate at low speed until turned off. HIGH — wipers will run at high speed until turned off. MIST — rotate the wiper switch down to the MIST position; the wipers will operate at low speed as long as the switch is held in this position. When released, the switch automatically returns to off. The wipers will complete the c[...]

88 OF F — th e wiper s wil l operat e a t lo w spee d as lon g a s th e washe r butto n i s held . Whe n the washe r butto n i s release d th e wiper s wil l complete tw o t o thre e cycles , dependin g o n th e positio n of th e wiper s whe n released , an d the n park. I f th e washe r doe s no t work , chec k th e washer flui d leve l an d fil[...]

89 For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index. Hazard Flasher The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to be careful when approaching or passing your vehicle. The control switch for the hazard flashers File:05fncf8.ex Update:Thu Jun 2[...]

90 Horn To sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. The horn on the steering wheel File:05fncf8.ex Update:Thu Jun 27 10:02:20 1996[...]

91 Powe r Tilt/Telescop e Steering Column WARNING Neve r adjus t th e steerin g whee l when th e vehicl e i s moving. Th e steerin g colum n position s ar e automatically save d an d ca n b e recalle d alon g wit h th e vehicle personalit y feature s whe n a memor y positio n is selecte d throug h th e keypad , keyles s entry transmitte r o r memor[...]

92 During autoglide operation the column will move to the full in and up position. The column will return when autoglide is completed. During easy exit (if activated through the Message Center) operation the column will move to the full in and up position. When the key is inserted into the ignition switch the column will return to the previous sett[...]

93 Speed Control The speed of the vehicle cannot be automatically controlled until the vehicle speed is at or above 30 mph (48 km/h). Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved may cause the speed control to malfunction. Th[...]

94 T o Tur n Spee d Contro l Off ❑ Pres s OFF, ❑ Tur n of f th e vehicl e ignition. Onc e spee d contro l i s switche d off , th e previously programme d se t spee d wil l b e erased. T o Tur n Spee d Contro l On ❑ Pres s ON T o Se t a Speed Pres s SE T ACCEL . Fo r spee d contro l t o operate , the spee d contro l mus t b e O N an d th e veh[...]

95 To Set a Higher Set Speed ❑ Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch when the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR ❑ Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR ❑ Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press SET ACCEL. You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during[...]

96 Turning On the Lamps Map and Reading Lamps Your vehicle has two map lamps for the passenger and the driver. To turn on the map lamps, push the switch next to each lamp. Front seat map and dome lamps Map lamp (with optional moon roof) The dual beam map lamps are located on each side of the dome lamp. Each map lamp can be turned on by the switches[...]

97 With the switch pushed in one position, the courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any door is opened or when the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated to the courtesy lamp position. Push the switch to illuminate the lamp continuously. Rear seat courtesy/reading lamps Moon Roof (If equipped) You can move the moon roof back to open the gl[...]

98 The switch for the moon roof To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear portion of the switch. The glass panel will move to the intermediate position and stop. If the rear of the switch is pressed again the glass panel will move to the full open position and stop. To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the control. The g[...]

99 Th e moo n roof WARNING D o no t le t childre n pla y wit h th e moon roof . The y ma y seriousl y hurt themselves. Slidin g Shade Th e moo n roo f ha s a slidin g shad e tha t yo u can manuall y ope n o r clos e t o bloc k th e su n whe n the glas s pane l i s shut. T o clos e th e slidin g shade , pul l th e shad e toward th e fron t o f th e [...]

100 short delay. The delay starts when glare goes away. The delay prevents excessive changing of the mirrors as traffic moves behind and around the vehicle, or on rolling hills and curves. The automatic non-glare mirror There are two light sensors (photocells) in this mirror. The sensor that detects rear glare is located inside a window in the cent[...]

101 Su n Visors Illuminate d Viso r Mirro r (I f equipped) T o tur n o n th e viso r mirror , lif t th e mirro r cover. Th e mirro r o n th e su n visor HomeLink H Universa l Transmitter (I f equipped) Th e HomeLin k Universa l Transmitte r provide s a convenien t wa y t o replac e u p t o thre e hand-held transmitter s wit h a singl e built-i n de[...]

102 Do not use this HomeLink Transmitter with any garage door opener that lacks safety “stop” and “reverse” features as required by federal safety standards, (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door opener which cannot “detect” an object in the path of a closing door and then automati[...]

103 4. Using both hands, push the hand-held transmitter button and the desired button on the HomeLink Transmitter. Continue to press both buttons through step 5. 5. Hold down both buttons until you see the red light on the HomeLink Transmitter flash, first slowly and then rapidly. It indicates that you have successfully programmed the HomeLink Tran[...]

104 Operating the HomeLink H Universal Transmitter Once it is programmed, the HomeLink Universal Transmitter can be used in place of your hand-held transmitter(s). To operate, simply press the appropriate button on the HomeLink Transmitter. The red light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. NOTE: If your hand-held transmitter appears to [...]

105 ❑ Remove the cover panel from your garage door opener receiver. (The receiver should be located by the garage door opener motor.) ❑ Locate the training button on the garage door opener receiver. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If you have difficulty locating the training button, reference you[...]

106 NOTE: When selling your vehicle, be sure to erase all channels on the HomeLink Transmitter that you programmed. Accessories Accessories for your HomeLink Universal Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of the device. If you would like additional information or would like to purchase other accessories such as home lighting or security [...]

107 The power locks on the driver’s door Smart Locks The Smart Locks feature helps prevent you from locking the keys in your vehicle. With the key in the ignition (in any switch position) and either the driver’s or passenger’s door open, the doors cannot be locked using the front door lock switches. NOTE: Your vehicle can still be locked, whi[...]

108 Usin g th e Powe r Windows Eac h doo r ha s a n illuminate d powe r contro l that open s an d close s th e windo w o n tha t door . The driver’ s doo r ha s a maste r contro l pane l that operate s th e windows. Powe r window s ca n onl y b e opene d o r close d when th e ignitio n switc h i s i n th e O N o r AC C position. WARNING D o no t [...]

109 There is also an Express Down feature on the driver’s power window. This feature can be activated through the menu functions of your Message Center. For conventional operation press the driver’s window control to the first detent in the down position. For express down operation press the control to the second detent in the down position. Th[...]

110 Memory Profile System (If equipeed) The Personality Memory Feature customizes your Mark VIII for up to two (2) drivers. The following features are automatically recalled when unlocking the doors using the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad, or by pressing the Memory 1 or Memory 2 switches on the driver’s door: ❑ All driver’s s[...]

111 Personality Memory recall from the remote transmitter can be disabled. This is done by sliding the switch on the back of the transmitter to OFF. Personality Memory can still be recalled using keyless entry code or the Memory 1 or Memory 2 switches. Keyless Entry Up to three unique keyless entry codes can be programmed by the customer. Two of th[...]

112 th e righ t o f th e instrumen t cluster ) t o identify yourself ; otherwise , settin g wil l no t b e save d and subsequen t change s wil l no t b e saved. Turnin g Personalit y OFF Th e Personalit y Memor y featur e ca n b e turne d off usin g th e Memor y OF F switc h o n th e driver’ s door. Th e ambe r indicato r ligh t wil l b e li t wh[...]

113 The electric remote control switch To adjust the side mirrors: 1. Find the control switch in the driver’s door panel. 2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the selector switch to R or L. 3. Move the mirror switch in the direction you want to move the mirror. 4. Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the mirror in pla[...]

114 The remote control fuel filler door release button Cellular Phone (If equipped) For information about the cellular phone in your vehicle, refer to the Cellular Phone User’s Manual provided with your phone. For further questions about your Lincoln cellular phone, contact the Ford Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013(U.S.). In Canada, please conta[...]

115 Console Your vehicle has a full console. The full console has the features shown in the following illustration. The features on the full console File:05fncf8.ex Update:Thu Jun 27 10:02:20 1996[...]

116 Cupholde r Wit h Ful l Console T o ope n th e cupholder , pus h dow n o n the cupholde r an d release. WARNING Us e onl y sof t cup s i n th e cupholder. Har d object s ca n injur e yo u i n a collision. Positiv e Retentio n Driver’ s Side Floo r Mat Whe n installin g o r removin g th e driver’ s sid e floor ma t yo u mus t attach/detac h f[...]

117 Trunk Openin g th e Trun k Manually T o ope n an d clos e th e trun k fro m th e outside: Th e trun k loc k cylinder 1. Inser t th e ke y int o th e loc k o n th e trunk. 2. Tur n th e ke y t o th e righ t unti l th e trun k opens. 3. Remov e th e ke y befor e yo u clos e an d loc k the lid. 4. Shu t th e trun k li d b y pushin g o n th e to p [...]

118 Using the Power Trunk Release The remote trunk lock switch located in the driver’s door trim panel can be operated at any time unless you render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key. The remote control for the trunk Keyless Entry System You can lock or unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk without using a key[...]

119 When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your convenience, we have duplicated this code in three places. The code is: ❑ on your owner’s wallet card found in the glove compartment ❑ taped to the right hinge of the trunk lid ❑ taped to the computer module inside the driver[...]

120 3. To unlock the trunk, press the 5/6 button within five (5) seconds of unlocking the driver’s or passenger’s door, or re-enter the code to open the driver’s door, then press 5/6. As long as the driver’s door has been unlocked first, you can open the passenger door or the trunk in any order. Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry Syst[...]

121 To program your own code: 1. Select five digits for your personal code. 2. Enter the factory code that the dealership gave you. 3. Within five (5) seconds, press 1/2. 4. Within five (5) seconds of pressing 1/2, enter your personal code, pressing each digit within five (5) seconds of the previous digit. The keyless entry system registers this se[...]

122 Arming, disarming and resetting your anti-theft system from the keyless entry pad The Keyless Entry system will arm the anti-theft system when you use the 7/8 and 9/0 keys to lock the doors, and will disarm or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm when you enter in the five digit code to unlock the driver’s door. Remote Entry System With the rem[...]

123 Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK control. To unlock the passenger’s door, press the UNLOCK control a second time within five (5) seconds of unlocking the driver’s door. To open the trunk, press the TRUNK button twice within five (5) seconds. Locking the doors To lock all the doors, pr[...]

124 When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the RUN position. Memory Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column Feature Your vehicle allows the remote keyless entry system to control the [...]

125 Replacing the Batteries The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 1616 batteries (included) that should last for several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at y[...]

126 Battery Saver When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery voltage to the courtesy lamps after 10 minutes and the demand lamps after 30 minutes. This will prevent draining of the battery if those lights have been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored wh[...]

127 Arming the System To arm the system, do the following four steps in sequence. 1. Remove the key from the ignition. 2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light will start flashing to remind you to arm the system. 3. Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch, pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control or pressing the last two but[...]

128 The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory installed remote entry system. It may not work with other remote entry systems. Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System You can disarm the system by: ❑ unlocking a front door with the key (turn the key all the way to the end of travel or the system will not disarm). ❑ using the k[...]

129 Coded Key Anti-Theft System Your vehicle is equipped with a coded key anti-theft system, you can only use an electronically coded key to start the vehicle. During each vehicle start sequence, the coded key is read by the anti-theft system. If the key’s ID code matches that in the anti-theft system, the vehicle is enabled to start. If the key?[...]

130 Spare Key Programming Procedure Two electronically coded keys were supplied with your vehicle, use one of these with the procedure below: ❑ Using a coded key that you can start your engine with, turn the ignition from the ON to the OFF position. ❑ Within 15 seconds, insert a new key into the ignition and turn it to ON or START. The vehicle [...]

131 Seating and Safety Restraints Seats Head Restraints If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your head and neck in a collision. A head restraint should be placed as high as possible behind your head without interfering with your vision. You can adjust the head restraints for your comfort and protection. Four-way head restrain[...]

132 Adjustin g th e Seats WARNING Neve r adjus t th e driver’ s sea t or seatbac k whe n th e vehicl e i s moving. WARNING Alway s driv e an d rid e wit h your seatbac k uprigh t an d th e la p bel t snug an d lo w acros s th e hips. WARNING D o no t pil e carg o highe r tha n the seatback s t o avoi d injurin g peopl e i n a collisio n o r sudde[...]

133 latc h wil l allo w th e seatbac k t o rotat e approximately 5 ˚ forwar d befor e i t locks . Th e releas e i s provided onl y t o unloc k th e seatbac k whe n parke d o n steep downhil l grade s o r afte r a collision. WARNING Chec k t o se e tha t th e sea t an d seatback ar e latche d securel y i n position . Keep floo r are a fre e o f obj[...]

134 The rotating boot on the lap belt is designed to allow both rear seat entry/exit and access to the front seat passengers. To enter the rear seat: 1. Rotate the safety belt boot rearward. 2. Enter the rear seat in front of the safety belt. 3. Rotate the safety belt boot forward to allow use by the front seat passengers. Using the Power Seats You[...]

135 Heated Seats (If equipped) The driver’s and front passenger’s Heated Seats are controlled by the HEATED SEATS panel, which is located directly below the climate control panel. The Heated Seat System will only operate with the ignition key in the ON position and will maintain a temperature automatically once it is selected. NOTE: Leaving the[...]

136 To operate the Heated Seat System: 1. Select mode. ❑ “Both” to heat the seat back and seat cushion ❑ “Back” to heat the seat back only 2. Turn the knob to “LO” (the lowest heat level). Allow five minutes for the heat level to stabilize. 3. If the heat level is not high enough for comfort, select increased heat levels. Allow at l[...]

137 If the seatback is moved from its forward stop angle while the seat is traveling forward, the seat will stop. If the seatback is returned to the forward stop angle position, the seat will resume its forward travel. If the seatback is returned to its upright position, the seat will return to the original position. If the transmission is shifted [...]

138 The easy in/easy out feature of the driver seat moves the seat two inches forward when: ❑ the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) ❑ the driver safety belt is buckled ❑ the ignition switch is turned to ON. Important Safety Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In m[...]

139 WARNING I t i s extremel y dangerou s t o rid e i n a carg o area , insid e o r outsid e o f a vehicle . I na collision , peopl e ridin g in thes e area s ar e mor e likel y t o be seriousl y injure d o r killed . D o not allo w peopl e t o rid e i n an y are a o f your vehicl e tha t i s no t equippe d wit h seats an d safet y belts . B e sur [...]

140 WARNING For d recommend s tha t al l safet y belt assemblie s an d attachin g hardware shoul d b e inspecte d b y a qualified technicia n afte r an y collision . Safety bel t assemblie s no t i n us e durin g a collisio n shoul d als o b e inspecte d and replace d i f eithe r damag e o r improper operatio n i s noted. WARNING Childre n shoul d [...]

141 Fastening the combination lap and shoulder belt Fastening the rear seat lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information in this chapter. To adjust the lap part of the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips. File:06fnss8.ex Update:Wed [...]

142 While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. Unfastening the lap/shoulder belts Right Front or Rear Window Seating Positions Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for front seat pas[...]

143 Automati c lockin g mode I n thi s operatin g mode , th e shoulde r bel t retractor wil l b e automaticall y locke d an d wil l remai n locked whe n th e combinatio n lap/shoulde r safet y bel t is buckled , an d doe s no t allo w th e occupan t freedom o f movement . Thi s mod e provide s th e following: ❑ A tigh t lap/shoulde r bel t o n th[...]

144 Unfastening the center rear lap safety belt NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information in this chapter. Pull the belt across your hips and insert the tongue into the correct buckle on your seat until you hear a snap and feel it lock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened. If you need to lengthen the belt, unfaste[...]

145 WARNING Failur e t o follo w thes e instruction s will affec t th e performanc e o f th e safety belt s an d increas e th e ris k o f personal injury. Safet y Bel t Maintenance Chec k th e safet y bel t system s periodicall y t o make sur e tha t the y wor k properl y an d ar e no t damaged. Al l safet y bel t assemblies , includin g retractors[...]

146 WARNING Al l occupant s o f th e vehicle , including th e driver , shoul d alway s wea r their safet y belts , failur e t o d o s o may increas e th e ris k o f persona l injur y in th e even t o f a collision. WARNING Th e righ t fron t passenge r ai r ba g i s not designe d t o restrai n occupant s i n the cente r fron t seatin g position. WA[...]

147 WARNING I f yo u ar e clos e t o a n inflatin g ai r bag, i t coul d seriousl y injur e you . Position you r sea t suc h tha t i t i s a s fa r back fro m th e steerin g whee l a s possibl e but stil l allow s yo u t o properl y contro l the vehicle. Childre n an d Ai r Bags NOTE : Fo r additiona l importan t safet y information o n th e prope [...]

148 th e burn t propellant . Thi s i s normal . Th e ma y consis t o f cornstarc h o r talcu m powde r i s use d t o lubricat e th e ai r bag ) o r sodium compounds , suc h a s sodiu m carbonate s (e.g . baking soda ) tha t resul t fro m th e combustio n proces s that inflate s th e ai r bag . Smal l amount s o f sodium hydroxid e ma y b e presen t[...]

149 ❑ and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. Determining if System Is Operational The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the c[...]

150 Disposa l o f Ai r Bag s an d Ai r Bag Equippe d Vehicles Fo r disposa l o f ai r bag s o r ai r ba g equippe d vehicles, se e you r loca l For d o r Lincoln-Mercur y dealer . Air bag s MUS T B E dispose d o f b y qualifie d personnel. Safet y Restraint s fo r Children I n th e U.S . an d Canada , yo u ar e require d b y la w us e safet y restr[...]

151 WARNING Carefull y follo w al l o f the manufacturer’ s instruction s included wit h th e safet y sea t yo u pu t i n your vehicle . I f yo u d o no t instal l an d use th e safet y sea t properly , th e chil d may b e injure d i n a sudde n sto p o r collision. WARNING Safet y belt s an d seat s ca n becom e hot i n a vehicl e tha t ha s bee[...]

152 WARNING Rear-facin g chil d seat s o r infan t carriers shoul d neve r b e place d i n th e front seats. WARNING Whe n usin g forward-facin g chil d seats mov e th e passenge r sea t a s fa r back fro m th e instrumen t pane l a s possible. Neve r secur e rear-facin g chil d seat s or infan t carrier s i n th e fron t seat. Al l chil d restrain[...]

153 WARNING Alway s kee p th e buckl e releas e button pointin g upwar d an d awa y fro m the chil d seat , wit h th e tongu e betwee n the chil d sea t an d th e releas e butto n as show n i n th e followin g illustration. Safet y bel t buckl e placemen t fo r chil d seats File:06fnss8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 15:04:39 1996[...]

154 WARNING Carefull y follo w al l o f the manufacturer’ s instruction s included wit h th e safet y sea t yo u pu t i n your vehicle . I f yo u d o no t instal l an d use th e safet y sea t properly , th e chil d may b e injure d i n a sudde n sto p o r collision. Installin g Chil d Safet y Seat s i n the Fron t Sea t an d Rea r Windo w Passeng[...]

155 2. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. See Figure 1. File:06fnss8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 15:04:39 1996[...]

156 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 2. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. Routing the lap/shoulder belt File:06fnss8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 15:04:39 1996[...]

157 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. See Figure 3. Make sure tongue is latched securely to buckle by pulling on tongue. Buckling the belt. File:06fnss8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 15:04:39 1996[...]

158 5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). See Figure 4. NOTE: The dual locking mode retractor must be in the automatic locking mode to properly restrain a child seat. Setting the retract[...]

159 6. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pull on the lap belt portion across the child seat towards the buckle and continue to pull up on the shoulder belt portion while pushing down on the child seat allowing the shoulder belt to retract to[...]

160 7. Before placing the child in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side and in forward directions to make sure that the seat is securely held in place. See Figure 7. File:06fnss8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 15:04:39 1996[...]

161 Checking that the seat is secure 8. Double check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Try to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the belt is in the automatic locking mode. See Figure 8. File:06fnss8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 15:04:39 1996[...]

162 Checking the retractor 9. Check to make sure that the child seat is properly secured prior to each use. If the retractor is not locked, repeat steps 6 through 8. NOTE: To remove the retractor from automatic lock mode, allow seat belt to retract fully to its stowed position and the retractor will automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitiv[...]

163 Tethe r anchorag e hardware Attachmen t hole s (a t eac h rea r outboar d seating position ) hav e bee n provide d i n you r vehicl e to attac h ancho r hardware , i f required . Tethe r anchor hardwar e kit s (par t numbe r 613D74) , including instructions , ma y b e obtaine d a t n o charg e fro m any For d o r Lincoln-Mercur y dealer . Al l [...]

164 T o improv e th e fi t o f la p an d shoulde r belt childre n wh o hav e outgrow n chil d safet y seatsd recommend s us e o f a belt-positionin g booste r seat tha t i s labelle d a s conformin g t o al l Federa l motor vehicl e safet y standards . Belt-positionin g booster seat s rais e th e chil d an d provid e a shorter , firmer seatin g cus[...]

165 Starting Fuel-Injecte d Engines Whe n startin g a fuel-injecte d engine , th e most importan t thin g t o remembe r i s t o avoid pressin g dow n o n th e accelerato r befor e or durin g starting . Onl y us e th e accelerato r whe n you hav e problem s gettin g you r vehicl e started . See Startin g You r Engin e i n thi s chapte r fo r details[...]

166 3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that they work. Refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start [...]

167 Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. After you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manne[...]

168 WARNING Extende d idlin g a t hig h engin e speeds ca n produc e ver y hig h temperature s in th e engin e an d exhaus t system , creating th e ris k o f fir e o r othe r damage. WARNING D o no t park , idle , o r driv e you r vehicle i n dr y gras s o r othe r dr y groun d cover. Th e emissio n syste m heat s u p the engin e compartmen t an d [...]

169 Pushing Vehicle s wit h automati c transmission s canno t be starte d b y pushing . Follo w th e direction s unde r If You r Vehicl e Need s a Jump-Star t i n th e Roadside Emergencie s Chapter. Guardin g Agains t Exhaus t Fumes Carbo n monoxide , althoug h colorles s an d odorless, i s presen t i n exhaus t fumes . Tak e precaution s to avoi d[...]

170 Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: ❑ your vehicle is raised for service ❑ the sound of the exhaust system changes ❑ your vehicle has been damaged in a collision Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an o[...]

171 Driving Brakes Applying the Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock disc brakes on all four wheels. They adjust automatically as the brake pads wear down. When you press down hard on the brake pedal, the wheels will not lock and slide. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) automatically starts releasing and reapplying the brakes a t each wheel independent[...]

172 ligh t come s o n a t an y tim e othe r tha n righ t after yo u tur n th e ke y t o th e O N positio n o r durin g a sudde n stop , hav e you r mobil e radi o deale r inspect th e installation. Parkin g Brak e an d Auto-Release Parkin g Brake Th e parkin g brak e shoul d b e use d whenever yo u par k you r vehicle. Th e parkin g brak e i s susp[...]

173 WARNING I f th e parkin g brak e i s full y released, bu t th e Brak e Syste m ligh t remain s on, hav e th e brake s checke d immediately. The y ma y no t b e workin g properly. WARNING T o preven t persona l injury , d o not releas e th e parkin g brak e whil e outside th e vehicle. T o disengag e th e parkin g brake: 1. Th e ignitio n ke y m[...]

174 Manual parking brake release lever The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but you can use the parking brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. However, since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adver[...]

175 NOTE: Engine torque reduction is NOT active when engine coolant temperature is below -10˚F (-23˚C). During the Traction Control TM function, which most often occurs during low speed acceleration on slippery surfaces, a noise may be heard coming from the engine compartment. This is normal and may last for a few seconds during the acceleration [...]

176 ignition switch is in the ON position and the shutoff switch is in the OFF position. “CHECK AIR RIDE” will appear when a system fault has been detected and the ignition switch is in the ON position. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver. The air suspension switch — located behind the left-hand vertical trim pa[...]

177 NOTE : I f th e temperatur e drop s overnight , the vehicl e ma y appea r lo w becaus e th e ai r i n th e air sprin g contracts . Thi s i s normal ! Th e vehicl e will retur n t o regula r heigh t soo n afte r th e vehicl e is started. Steerin g You r Vehicle You r vehicl e come s wit h powe r steering . Power steerin g use s energ y fro m th [...]

178 To move the shifter out of P (Park), the ignition key must be turned to the ON position. This vehicle is also equipped with the brake shift interlock safety feature which prevents shifting the transmission out of the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed if the key is in the ON position. To operate: 1. Start the engine. 2. D[...]

179 WARNING D O NO T DRIV E YOU R VEHICLE UNTI L YO U VERIF Y THA T THE BRAKELAMP S AR E WORKING. Onc e yo u plac e th e gearshif t securel y int o position, graduall y releas e th e brak e peda l an d us e the accelerato r a s necessary. Th e position s o f th e console-mounte d gearshift File:09fngf8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 10:45:23 1996[...]

180 R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. Driving Yo[...]

181 When to use D (Overdrive) Overdrive is the usual driving position for an automatic overdrive transmission. It works the same way Drive works, automatically upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds or slows. However, Overdrive also shifts into a fourth gear — an overdrive gear — when your vehicle cruises at an appropriate consistent [...]

182 Yo u ca n tel l a console-mounte d gearshif t i s securely latche d i n P (Park ) i f th e leve r i s adjacen t t o th e P (Park ) an d yo u canno t mov e i t withou t pushin g in th e thum b button. WARNING Neve r leav e you r vehicl e unattended whil e i t i s running. Drivin g Wit h a Heav y Load Ther e ar e limit s t o th e amoun t o f weig[...]

183 Limiting Your Vehicle’s Load The load that you add to your vehicle must not exceed the maximum load stated on the Safety Compliance Certification Decal attached to the left front door pillar. To figure the weight of your vehicle’s load, add the weights of: ❑ the driver and passengers ❑ luggage and any other items that you put in your ve[...]

184 I f you r vehicl e exceed s th e GVWR , remov e cargo fro m you r vehicl e accordingly . I f you r vehicle exceed s th e GAW R fo r eithe r axle , shif t th e loa d or remov e carg o accordingly. WARNING Imprope r distributio n o f you r vehicle’s loa d o r carryin g weigh t i n exces s o f the amoun t show n o n th e tir e deca l can caus e [...]

185 Te n t o 15 % o f th e loade d trailer’ s weigh t shoul d be o n th e tongue . However , th e tongu e loa d should neve r excee d 10 % o f th e maximu m weigh t that you r vehicl e ca n safel y tow. Ne w vehicle s shoul d b e drive n 2,00 0 miles (3,20 0 km ) befor e towin g a trailer. WARNING Towin g trailer s beyon d th e maximum recommende[...]

186 Do not use hitches that clamp onto your vehicle’s bumper. The bumper is not designed to bear the load. Always check the pressure in all your vehicle’s tires when preparing to tow (see inflation recommendation on the tire label). Using the hitch Your vehicle uses a load carrying hitch. Because this type of hitch places the tongue load of a t[...]

187 Connectin g th e trailer’ s brakes Electri c brake s an d manual , automatic , o r surge-type hydrauli c brake s ar e saf e i f yo u instal l the m properly an d adjus t the m accordin g t o th e manufacturer’s instructions . B e sur e tha t you r trailer’ s brake s meet loca l an d federa l regulations. Separat e traile r brake s o f ade[...]

188 If you tow in D (Overdrive) while riding through hilly country, your vehicle may frequently shift between Overdrive and Third gears. To prevent your vehicle from shifting too much, press the Transmission Control Switch located on the shift lever. This will also give the engine more power going up hills and better engine braking going down hills[...]

189 Roadside Emergencies Hazard Flashers The flashers work whether your vehicle is running or not. The flashers work for up to two hours when the battery is fully charged and in good condition without draining the battery excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if the battery is not fully charged, the battery can be drained. I[...]

190 Th e fue l pum p shut-of f switch WARNING I f yo u se e o r smel l fuel , d o no t reset th e switc h o r tr y t o star t you r vehicle. Hav e al l th e passenger s ge t ou t o f the vehicl e an d cal l th e loca l fire departmen t o r a towin g service. I f you r engin e crank s bu t doe s no t star t afte r a collisio n o r substantia l jolt:[...]

191 5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. If you do not see or smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle again. Fuses Fuses (miniature and high current) protect your vehicle’s wiring system from overloading. If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system [...]

192 The instrument panel fuse box File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

193 The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

194 File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

195 High Current Fuses High current fuses are circuit protectors that are part of the wiring harness for some electrical equipment. These, like fuses, open when the circuit load exceeds their amperage rating. High current fuses may be purchased from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

196 Th e hig h curren t fus e pane l i s locate d i n th e engine compartmen t o n th e left-han d fende r apron. WARNING Alway s disconnec t th e batter y before servicin g hig h curren t fuses. For d recommend s tha t hig h curren t fuse s be replace d b y a qualifie d technician. Th e hig h curren t fus e pane l location File:10fner8.ex Update:T[...]

197 File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

198 The high current fuses File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

199 Checking and Replacing Fuses If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps: 1. Find the fuse panel on driver’s side end of the instrument panel by opening the door. Unsnap cover from the instrument panel. 2. Find the fuse you want to check (fuses are numbered on the fuse panel) and remove it with the fuse pulling tool that is provided. 3. C[...]

200 The side view of a Blade type fuse The side view of a high current fuse 4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating. (See the following charts.) File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

201 WARNING Alway s replac ea fus e wit h on e tha t has th e specifie d amperag e rating . Usin g a fus e wit h a highe r amperag e ratin g can caus e sever e wir e damag e an d could star t a fire. 5. Replac e th e cover. Eve n afte r yo u replac e a fuse , i t ma y continu e to blo w i f yo u d o no t fin d wha t cause d th e overload. I f th e [...]

202 When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT: ❑ exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances. ❑ load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal. ❑ tow a trailer. ❑ use tire chains on this tire. ❑ try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel. ❑ use[...]

203 The spare tire location To remove the spare tire: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare tire. NOTE: Wing-nut is not removable. 3. Unscrew the wing-bolt holding down the jack and handle. 4. Lift out the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. Preparing to Change the Tire 1. Make sure that your vehicle will not [...]

204 WARNING O n vehicle s equippe d wit h Air Suspension , tur n OF F th e Air Suspensio n switc h prio r t o jacking, hoistin g o r towin g you r vehicle. Th e ai r suspensio n switc h — locate d i n the trunk File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

205 WARNING I f th e vehicl e slip s of f th e jack , yo u or someon e els e coul d b e seriously injured. 2. Ge t ou t th e spar e tir e an d jack. WARNING T o avoi d injury , neve r ru n th e engine wit h on e whee l of f th e ground , suc h as whe n changin ga tire. 3. Remov e th e cente r ornamen t fro m the aluminu m whee l wit h th e tapere d[...]

206 WARNING T o lesse n th e ris k o f persona l injury, d o no t pu t an y par t o f you r bod y under th e vehicl e whil e changin ga tire . Do no t star t th e engin e whe n you r vehicle i s o n th e jack . Th e jac k i s onl y meant fo r changin g th e tire. Th e imprope r lif t point File:10fner8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996[...]

207 NOTE: Never use the differential housing as a lift point. The slot for the jack 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel clears the ground. Remove the wheel lug nuts. 3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is facing outward. 4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel is snug against[...]

208 The lug nuts on the wheel 7. Place any ornaments in the trunk. 8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 9. Unblock the wheels. 10. Turn on the air suspension switch. After replacing a flat tire with the temporary spare tire, the flat tire can be secured in the trunk tu[...]

209 Th e anti-thef t lu g nu t an d key Removin g th e anti-thef t lu g nut Inser t th e ke y ove r th e lockin g lu g nut . Mak e sure tha t yo u hol d th e ke y squar e t o th e lu g nut . I f you hol d th e ke y o n a n angle , yo u ma y damag e th e key an d th e lu g nut. Plac e th e lu g nu t wrenc h ove r th e lu g nu t ke y and appl y press[...]

210 WARNING T o protec t yoursel f whe n chargin g a battery , alway s shiel d you r fac e and eyes . Mak e sur e tha t yo u ca n breathe fres h air. WARNING Applyin g to o muc h pressur e o n the end s whe n liftin ga batter y coul d cause aci d t o spill . Lif t th e batter y wit h a carrie r o r wit h you r hand s o n the opposit e corners. WARN[...]

211 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You could damage the vehicle’s electrical system. 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. 4. Check all [...]

212 WARNING D o no t connec t th e en d o f th e second cabl e t o th e negativ e ( s ) termina l o f the batter y t o b e jumped . A spar k may caus e a n explosio n o f th e gase s that surroun d th e battery. Jump-Starting 1. Mak e sur e tha t th e jumpe r cable s ar e no t in th e wa y o f movin g engin e parts , the n star t the booste r vehic[...]

213 After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the engine “relearn” its idle conditions. Drive it around for a while with all electrical accessories turned off to let the battery recharge. Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all drive modes are “relearned.” You may need to use a battery charger to fully recharg[...]

214 DO NOT TOW WITH SLINGBELT EQUIPMENT. Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook sling-type procedure. Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment. When towing your Mark VIII with wheel lift equipment, be sure dollies are in place under the trailing wheels if the air suspension is deflated to prevent damage to the air deflector. Rear towi[...]

215 Maintenance and Care Service Made Easy Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle. 1. When we can, we design parts that do not need to be serviced. 2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible. To help you: ❑ We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in the engine compartment so that you can find them easily. ❑ When po[...]

216 Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids, and service parts conforming to Ford specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle. Using these parts for replacement is your assurance that Ford-built quality stays in your vehicle. NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a respo[...]

217 Precaution s Whe n Servicin g Your Vehicle B e especiall y carefu l whe n inspectin g o r servicing you r vehicle . Her e ar e som e genera l precaution s for you r safety: ❑ D o no t wor k o n a ho t engine . Th e engine coolin g fa n ma y com e o n unexpectedly . Always tur n th e engin e of f an d le t i t cool. WARNING Th e coolin g fa n [...]

218 3. Bloc k th e wheels . Thi s wil l preven t your vehicl e fro m movin g unexpectedly. Workin g wit h th e engin e on: 1. Se t th e parkin g brak e full y an d mak e sur e that th e gearshif t i s securel y latche d i n P (Park). 2. Bloc k th e wheels . Thi s wil l preven t your vehicl e fro m movin g unexpectedly. WARNING D o no t star t you r[...]

219 Opening the Hood 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. The hood release under the instrument panel 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the hood at the center of the vehicle. The auxiliary latch under the front edge of [...]

220 Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely. NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at six-month intervals to maintain smooth and trouble-free operation. NOTE: Read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at the beginning of this chapter before opening the hood. If the battery is disconnected, the computer must relearn its id[...]

221 A 4.6 Liter 4V SFI engine File:11fnmc8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:28:32 1996[...]

222 Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the front of the container. The API Certification Mark Never use: ❑ “Non-Detergent” oils ❑ Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG ❑ Addit[...]

223 Checking and Adding Engine Oil Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you put fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level ground. Checking the engine oil level: 1. Turn the engine off after it[...]

224 It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Your vehicle’s warranty coverage may not apply if engine damage is caused by the use of improper engine oil. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted in yellow. To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a [...]

225 Refe r t o th e Maintenanc e Schedul e bookle t for additiona l information. Th e Vehicl e Messag e Cente r ma y b e manuall y reset b y depressin g th e Oi l Chang e Rese t Switc h fo r five seconds. Protec t you r ski n b y washin g wit h soa p an d water. WARNING Continuou s contac t wit h USE D motor oi l ha s cause d cance r i n laboratory[...]

226 WARNING I f yo u us e a brak e flui d tha t i s not DO T 3 , yo u wil l caus e permanent damag e t o you r brakes. D o no t fil l th e reservoi r abov e th e MA X line. I f yo u fin d tha t th e flui d leve l i s excessivel y lo w — belo w th e sea m o r ridg e o n th e outsid e o f the plasti c reservoi r— hav e th e brak e syste m inspect[...]

227 Windshiel d Washe r Fluid Washe r Fluid Chec k th e leve l o f th e windshiel d washe r fluid periodically , o r whe n th e warnin g messag e indicates lo w fluid . Th e reservoi r fo r washe r flui d i s located i n fron t o f th e engin e compartmen t behin d driver’s sid e headlamp. Th e reservoi r fo r th e windshiel d washe r fluid WARNI[...]

228 Engin e Coolant Checkin g th e Engin e Coolant NOTE : B e sur e t o rea d an d understand Precaution s Whe n Servicin g You r Vehicl e a t the beginnin g o f thi s chapter. WARNING Th e coolin g fa n i s automati c an d may com e o n a t an y time . Alway s disconnect th e negativ e termina l o f th e battery befor e workin g nea r th e fan. Yo[...]

229 Addin g Engin e Coolant WARNING D o no t pu t engin e coolan t i n the containe r fo r th e windshiel d washer fluid. I f spraye d o n th e windshield , engin e coolan t could mak e i t difficul t t o se e throug h th e windshield. Whe n th e engin e i s cool , ad d a 50/5 0 mixtur e of engin e coolan t an d wate r t o th e engin e coolant reco[...]

230 Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Ford Premium Engine Coolant is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for 4 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Do no[...]

231 concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. Proper procedures for a complete coolant drain a[...]

232 ❑ Reinstall the engine coolant tube fill plug when the system is full. ❑ Select maximum heater temperature and fan speed settings. Position control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel. ❑ Start engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents. NOTE: IF AIR DISCHARGE REMAINS COOL AND ENGINE TEMPE[...]

233 Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid 1. 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 t[...]

234 Fluid level for power steering Use only MERCON H ATF power steering fluid. If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid. This can damage the power steering pump. Automatic Transmission Fluid Under normal circumstances, you do not need to check the fluid level of the transmission, si[...]

235 NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic during hot weather, or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool before checking. Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid With the vehicle on a level surface and the brake fully applied, sta[...]

236 NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids. Automatic transmission dipstick Battery Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. When the original[...]

237 Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal. Battery recycling symbol Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. If you ever disc[...]

238 Rins e thoroughl y wit h clea r water . D o no t us e fuel, kerosene , pain t thinner , o r othe r solvent s t o clean you r wipe r blades . Thes e wil l damag e you r blades. T o mak e reachin g th e wipe r blade s easy , simply tur n th e ignitio n t o th e AC C positio n an d tur n your wiper s on . Wai t fo r the m t o reac h a vertical pos[...]

239 Tire Rotation Because your vehicle’s front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the following diagram. Do not include the spare tire as part of your rotation. For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule . If you notice[...]

240 Replacin g th e Tires Replac e an y tire s tha t sho w wea r bands . Whe n your tir e show s a wea r band , i t ha s onl y 1/1 6 inc h (2 mm ) o f trea d left. A worn-ou t tire Becaus e you r vehicle’ s tire s ma y wea r unevenly, yo u ma y nee d t o replac e the m befor e a wea r band appear s acros s th e entir e tread. WARNING Whe n replac[...]

241 Information About Tire Quality Grades New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded into the tire’s sidewall. These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger [...]

242 WARNING Th e tractio n grad e assigne d t o thi s tire i s base d o n brakin g (straightahead) tractio n test s an d doe s no t include cornerin g (turning ) traction. Temperatur e A B C Th e temperatur e grade s ar e A (th e highest) , B , and C , representin g th e tire’ s resistanc e t o the generatio n o f hea t an d it s abilit y t o dis[...]

243 Th e al l weathe r trea d patter n o n you r tire s helps maintai n tractio n i n rai n o r snow . However , to achiev e th e bes t tractio n i n sno w an d ice conditions , yo u ma y nee d t o us e sno w tires. T o preven t bod y damage , d o no t us e sno w chains o n you r Mar k VIII. WARNING Sno w tire s mus t b e th e sam e siz e and grad [...]

244 I f th e fue l doo r doe s no t ope n whe n yo u pus h the releas e button , ope n th e trun k an d fin d th e override releas e o n th e righ t side . Th e overrid e releas e i s a handl e whic h say s FUE L FILLE R DOO R RELEASE MANUA L OVERRIDE . Ope n th e fue l doo r by pullin g o n th e handle. Th e fue l fille r doo r manua l releas e ?[...]

245 3. T o replac e th e fue l cap , alig n th e tab s o n the ca p wit h th e notche s o n th e fille r pipe . Push dow n an d tur n i t clockwis e unti l i t stops. 4. Pus h th e fue l doo r closed. WARNING I f yo u d o no t us e th e prope r fue l cap, th e pressur e i n th e fue l tan k can damag e th e fue l syste m o r caus e i t to wor k imp[...]

246 Octane recommendation Your vehicle is designed to use premium gasoline for optimum performance with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher. Gasolines with lower octane ratings can be used, but performance and fuel economy may decrease. We do not recommend gasolines labeled as “premium” in high altitude areas that are sold with octane rati[...]

247 Cleane r Air For d approve s th e us e o f gasoline s t o improv e air quality , includin g reformulate d gasoline s tha t contain oxygenate s suc h a s a maximu m o f 10 % ethano l or 15 % MTBE . Ther e shoul d b e n o mor e tha n 5% methano l wit h cosolvent s an d additive s t o protect th e fue l system. Safet y Informatio n Relatin g to Au[...]

248 I f yo u ar e takin g th e medicatio n “Antabuse ” or othe r form s o f disulfira m fo r th e treatmen t of alcoholism , vapo r o r ski n contac t wit h a gasoline-methano l blend , ma y caus e th e sam e kind o f advers e reactio n a s drinkin g a n alcoholic beverage . I n sensitiv e individuals , seriou s personal injur y o r sicknes s c[...]

249 To calculate fuel economy: 1. Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or liters) purchased. 3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and record the final odometer reading. 4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy. ❑ English: MPG[...]

250 ❑ Extende d us e o f th e A/C , defroster , rear windo w defroste r an d othe r accessories ❑ Underinflate d tires ❑ Heav y loads ❑ Aftermarke t add-on s suc h a s bike , sk i o r luggage racks , bu g deflectors , etc. Self-Servic e Pointers I f yo u choos e t o d o you r ow n fueling , yo u should als o perfor m a fe w simpl e maintena[...]

251 To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission control parts continue to work properly: ❑ Use only premium unleaded fuel. ❑ Avoid running out of fuel. ❑ Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. ❑ Do not push start your vehicle. ❑ Have the services listed in the Maintenance[...]

252 WARNING D o no t park , idle , o r driv e you r vehicle i n dr y gras s o r othe r dr y groun d cover. Th e emissio n syste m heat s u p the engin e compartmen t an d exhaust system , whic h ca n star t a fire. Watc h fo r flui d leaks , strang e odors , smoke , los s of oi l pressure , th e charg e warnin g light , th e check engin e light , o[...]

253 How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing 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 c[...]

254 Th e alignmen t o f you r headlamp s shoul d be checke d if: ❑ oncomin g motorist s frequentl y signa l yo u t o turn of f you r vehicle’ s hig h beam s whe n yo u d o not hav e th e hig h beam s on ❑ th e headlamp s d o no t see m t o giv e yo u enough ligh t t o se e clearl y a t night ❑ th e headlam p beam s ar e pointe d substantial[...]

255 Headlamp bulb removal Removing the high beam headlamp bulb 1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Lift the hood, remove the sight shield above the headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp socket. 3. Remove the high beam dust cap by rotating counterclockwise 1/4 turn. Pull back to exposes wiring and connector. 4. Remo[...]

256 4. Replace the high beam dust cap by aligning tabs and rotating clockwise 1/4 turn. 5. Replace the sight shield. Aiming Headlamps Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp body. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the horizontal direction (left/right) and the vertical position (up/down). NOTE: A non-[...]

257 Before adjusting your headlamps, you must make sure that the air suspension has been adjusted to the proper ride height. In order to do this: 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Make sure the air suspension switch in the luggage compartment is in the ON position. 3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 4. Open and close the driv[...]

258 Horizontal aim adjustment 1. Open the hood and lift the front end cover from its velcro attachments. Locate the horizontal level indicator and adjustment screw. 2. Use a 6mm socket and ratchet to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the horizontal indicator is in line with the “0” reference. Vertical aim adjustment NOTE: The numbers sh[...]

259 Bulb specifications File:11fnmc8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:28:32 1996[...]

260 Cleaning Your Vehicle Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the underside, with a mild detergent. DO NOT: ❑ Wash your vehicle with hot water ❑ Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct sunlight ❑ Wash your vehicle while the body is hot Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage the paint, espec[...]

261 Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of your vehicle’s exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road o[...]

262 Cleaning the Interior Lamps 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. Cleaning the Seats Leather 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 mi[...]

263 Capacities and Specifications Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and Lubricant Specifications Motorcraft Parts File:12fncs8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:28:48 1996[...]

264 Fluid Specifications and Capacities NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. File:12fncs8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:28:48 1996[...]

265 Lubricant Specifications File:12fncs8.ex Update:Thu Jun 20 14:28:48 1996[...]

266 NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replaced every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axle has been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Vehicle Storage Maintenance Tips If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time (60 days or more), r[...]

267 Engine ❑ Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal operating temperature. ❑ With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the engine is running. Fuel system ❑ Fill fuel tank with high-quality, premium unleaded fuel until the first automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle. NOTE: During extended [...]

268 Battery ❑ Check and recharge as necessary. ❑ Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of grease. ❑ If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery, disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting. NOTE: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary[...]

269 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complain[...]

271 Customer Assistance If You Have a Service Problem Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how to get service or maintenance for your vehicle. Service/Maintenance Concerns (U.S. or Canada) Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your selling dealer who wa[...]

272 If you have any questions or concerns that the dealership cannot answer, contact the Customer Assistance Center. If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S. only) or the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) in Canada. A warranty dispute must be submitted to t[...]

273 What Kind of Cases Does the Board Review? The Board reviews all warranty performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the new vehicle limited warranty that have not been resolved by either a dealer or Ford Motor Company, except those involving: ❑ a non-Ford product ❑ a non-Ford dealership [...]

274 How does the Board Work? The Board consists of: ❑ three consumer representatives ❑ a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. Dealers are chosen because of their business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must [...]

275 ❑ a brief summary of the action taken with the dealer and Ford Motor Company ❑ the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership ❑ a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern Should your case NOT qualify for review, a letter of explanation will be mailed to you. Oral presentations If the involved ve[...]

276 To Request a DSB Brochure/Application For a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or write to the Board at the following address: Ford of Canada Customer Assistance If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns that the dealership cannot answer, contact the Lincoln Centre. Please have the following information available when con[...]

277 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number) Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program admin[...]

278 Getting Help Outside the U.S. and Canada Before you export your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate to make sure local regulations do not prevent you from registering your vehicle. Officials at the embassy can also help you decide whether you should import your vehicle to that country. Officials at[...]

279 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 to: If you are in other foreign countries, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, they can direct you to[...]

281 Accessories Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle A wide selection of accessories is available through your local authorized dealer. These fine accessories have been engineered specifically to fulfill your automotive needs. They are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your Ford-built vehicle. In addition, each acce[...]

282 NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information. File:15fnac8.ex Update:Wed Jun 19 15:06:40 1996[...]

283 NOTE: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or the Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulates the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones, and theft alarms — that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regula[...]

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295 Index A ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system) ............ 1 1 Accessory position on the ignition .... 8 3 Accident damage ............ 2 1 6 Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 145 and child safety seats ......... 1 5 1 description ............. 1 4 5 driver air bag ............ 1 4 5 indicator light ............ 4 5 operation[...]

296 Anti-theft system arming the system .......... 1 2 7 description ............. 1 2 7 disarming an untriggered system .... 1 2 8 disarming a triggered system ...... 1 2 8 triggering .............. 1 2 8 Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 272 Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 271 Audio system (see Electronic sound system) .......[...]

297 Brakes adjustment ............. 1 7 1 anti-lock .............. 1 7 1 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ........... 1 1 applying the brakes .......... 1 7 1 brake warning light .......... 1 0 fluid, checking and adding ....... 2 2 5 fluid, refill capacities ...... 225, 264 fluid, specifications .......... 2 6 5 front disc ..............[...]

298 Chains, tires .............. 2 4 2 Changing a tire ............ 2 0 1 Charging system warning light ...... 1 3 Child safety restraints .......... 1 5 0 child safety belts ........... 1 6 3 child safety seats ........... 1 5 1 Child safety seats ............ 1 5 1 and air bags ............. 1 5 1 attaching with tether straps ...... 1 6 2 automat[...]

299 Climate control system air conditioning ........... 6 9 electronic automatic temperature control .............. 6 9 heating ............... 6 9 Clock ................. 8 2 Clutch fluid reservoir ............ 2 2 5 specifications ............ 2 6 5 Combination lap and shoulder belts .... 1 3 8 Console, description .......... 1 1 5 Controls, mirr[...]

300 Driving under special conditions heavy load ............. 1 8 2 towing a trailer ........... 1 8 4 E Electrical system, fuses ......... 1 9 1 Electronic sound system antenna ............... 6 5 tuning the radio ........... 5 0 warranty and service information .... 6 8 Emergencies, roadside fuel ................ 2 4 7 jump-starting ............ [...]

301 proper solution ........... 2 3 5 recovery reservoir .......... 2 2 8 refill capacities ............ 2 6 4 specifications ............ 2 6 5 temperature gauge .......... 1 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge ..... 1 7 Engine fan ............... 2 1 7 Engine knocking ............ 2 4 6 Engine oil ............... 2 2 2 “break-in” oils ........[...]

302 Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre ........... 2 7 6 Foreign registration ........... 2 7 8 French owner guides, how to obtain .... 3 Fuel ................. 2 4 3 calculating fuel economy ..... 2 5 , 2 4 8 capacity ............... 2 6 4 choosing the right fuel ........ 2 4 5 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ......... 2 4 9 fil[...]

303 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......... 2 4 3 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 25, 248 Gasoline (see Fuel) ........... 2 4 3 Gauges engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17 fuel gauge .............. 1 9 odometer .............. 1 6 speedometer ............. 1 6 tachometer ............. 1 7 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ............[...]

304 Headlamps (continued) flashing ............... 8 6 high beam ............. 8 6 replacing bulbs ........... 2 5 3 turning on and off .......... 7 9 warning chime ............ 1 5 Head restraints ............. 1 3 1 Heated seats .............. 1 3 5 Heating electronic automatic temperature control system ........... 6 9 High beams indicator light[...]

305 K Keyless entry system locking and unlocking doors ...... 1 1 9 programming entry code ....... 1 2 0 Keys key in ignition chime ......... 8 4 positions of the ignition ........ 8 3 removing from the ignition ...... 8 4 stuck in lock position ......... 8 3 L Lamps autolamp delay system ........ 8 0 checking .............. 2 5 3 daytime running l[...]

306 Load limits .............. 1 8 2 GAWR ............... 1 8 2 GVWR ............... 1 8 2 trailer towing ............ 1 8 4 Lubricant specifications ......... 2 6 5 Luggage compartment .......... 1 1 7 Lug nuts ............... 2 0 3 anti-theft .............. 2 0 8 standard .............. 2 0 5 tightening sequence ......... 2 0 3 M Maintenance sche[...]

307 O Octane rating ............. 2 4 6 Odometer ............... 1 6 Oil filter ............ 224, 263 Oil (see Engine oil) ........... 2 2 2 Oil viscosity .............. 2 2 2 On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 253 Overdrive ............... 1 8 1 Overseas offices ............ 2 7 8 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 123 Parking bra[...]

308 Remote entry system arming and disarming the anti-theft system .......... 1 2 3 locking/unlocking doors ........ 1 2 3 opening the trunk .......... 1 2 3 panic alarm ............. 1 2 3 replacement/additional transmitters . . . 125 replacing the batteries ........ 1 2 5 Reporting safety defects ......... 2 6 9 Restraints, safety (see Safety res[...]

309 for infants ........... 150, 151 head ................ 1 3 1 lap and shoulder belts ........ 1 3 8 lap belt ............... 1 4 3 maintenance ............. 1 4 5 proper use ............. 1 3 8 replacement ............. 1 4 5 warning light and chime ....... 4 4 Safety seats for children ......... 1 5 1 and air bags ............. 1 5 1 attaching [...]

310 Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) .... 9 7 Snow tires and chains .......... 2 4 2 Spare tire ............... 2 0 1 changing the tire ........... 2 0 1 finding the spare ........... 2 0 2 removing the spare tire ........ 2 0 3 storing the flat tire .......... 2 0 5 temporary spare ........... 2 0 1 Spark plugs, specifications ........ 2 6 3 Spec[...]

311 Tires ................. 2 3 8 changing .............. 2 0 1 checking the pressure ......... 2 3 8 cleaning .............. 2 6 2 inspection and maintenance ...... 2 3 8 replacing .............. 2 4 0 rotating ............... 2 3 9 snow tires and chains ........ 2 4 2 spare tire .............. 2 0 2 storing your vehicle ......... 2 6 8 tire grade[...]

312 V Variable interval wipers ......... 8 6 VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal ................ 2 5 2 Vehicle loading automatic transmissions ........ 1 8 3 calculating the load .......... 1 8 3 manual transmissions ......... 1 8 3 understanding loading information . . . 182 Vehicle storage ............. 2 6 6 Ventilating your vehic[...]

313 Wheels anti-theft lugnuts ........... 2 0 8 cleaning .............. 2 6 2 covers ............ 203, 205 inspection and maintenance ...... 2 3 8 lug nuts .............. 2 0 3 Windows, power windows, operating . . . 108 Windshield, washing .......... 8 6 Windshield washer fluid and wipers .... 8 6 checking and adding fluid ....... 2 2 7 checking a[...]

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