Ford 1999 Taurus User Manual

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4Ford Extended Service PlanMore Protection for Your VehicleYou can get more protection for your new car orlight truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Se

95To Set a Higher Set Speed❑Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switchwhen the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR❑Press and release SET ACCEL. Eac

96Turning On the LampsMap and Reading LampsYour vehicle has two map lamps for the passengerand the driver. To turn on the map lamps, push theswitch ne

97With the switch pushed in one position, thecourtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when anydoor is opened or when the instrument paneldimmer switch is

98The switch for the moon roofTo open the moon roof, press and hold the rearportion of the switch. The glass panel will move tothe intermediate positi

99ThemoonroofWARNINGDonotletchildrenplaywiththemoonroof.Theymayseriouslyhurtthemselves.SlidingShadeThemoonroofhasaslidingshadethatyoucanmanuallyopenor

100short delay. The delay starts when glare goes away.The delay prevents excessive changing of themirrors as traffic moves behind and around thevehicl

101SunVisorsIlluminatedVisorMirror(Ifequipped)Toturnonthevisormirror,liftthemirrorcover.ThemirroronthesunvisorHomeLinkHUniversalTransmitter(Ifequipped

102Do not use this HomeLink Transmitter with anygarage door opener that lacks safety “stop” and“reverse” features as required by federal safetystandar

1034. Using both hands, push the hand-heldtransmitter button and the desired button onthe HomeLink Transmitter. Continue to pressboth buttons through

104Operating the HomeLinkH UniversalTransmitterOnce it is programmed, the HomeLink UniversalTransmitter can be used in place of your hand-heldtransmit

5Breaking Your Vehicle InYour new vehicle goes through an adjustment orbreak-in period during the first 1,000 miles(1,600 km) that you drive it. Durin

105❑Remove the cover panel from your garage dooropener receiver. (The receiver should be locatedby the garage door opener motor.)❑Locate the training

106NOTE: When selling your vehicle, be sure to eraseall channels on the HomeLink Transmitter that youprogrammed.AccessoriesAccessories for your HomeLi

107The power locks on the driver’s doorSmart LocksThe Smart Locks feature helps prevent you fromlocking the keys in your vehicle. With the key inthe i

108UsingthePowerWindowsEachdoorhasanilluminatedpowercontrolthatopensandclosesthewindowonthatdoor.Thedriver’sdoorhasamastercontrolpanelthatoperatesthew

109There is also an Express Down feature on thedriver’s power window. This feature can beactivated through the menu functions of yourMessage Center.Fo

110Memory Profile System(If equipeed)The Personality Memory Feature customizes yourMark VIII for up to two (2) drivers. The followingfeatures are auto

111Personality Memory recall from the remotetransmitter can be disabled. This is done by slidingthe switch on the back of the transmitter to OFF.Perso

112therightoftheinstrumentcluster)toidentifyyourself;otherwise,settingwillnotbesavedandsubsequentchangeswillnotbesaved.TurningPersonalityOFFThePersona

113The electric remote control switchTo adjust the side mirrors:1. Find the control switch in the driver’s doorpanel.2. Select the right or left mirro

114The remote control fuel filler door releasebuttonCellular Phone (If equipped)For information about the cellular phone in yourvehicle, refer to the

7InstrumentationThe instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle isdivided into several different sections. Theillustrations on the following pages sh

115ConsoleYour vehicle has a full console. The full console hasthe features shown in the following illustration.The features on the full consoleFile:0

116CupholderWithFullConsoleToopenthecupholder,pushdownonthecupholderandrelease.WARNINGUseonlysoftcupsinthecupholder.Hardobjectscaninjureyouinacollisio

117TrunkOpeningtheTrunkManuallyToopenandclosethetrunkfromtheoutside:Thetrunklockcylinder1. Insertthekeyintothelockonthetrunk.2. Turnthekeytotherightun

118Using the Power Trunk ReleaseThe remote trunk lock switch located in the driver’sdoor trim panel can be operated at any time unlessyou render the s

119When you bought your vehicle, you were given acomputer code that operates the system for yourvehicle. For your convenience, we have duplicatedthis

1203. To unlock the trunk, press the 5/6 buttonwithin five (5) seconds of unlocking the driver’sor passenger’s door, or re-enter the code toopen the d

121To program your own code:1. Select five digits for your personal code.2. Enter the factory code that the dealership gaveyou.3. Within five (5) seco

122Arming, disarming and resetting youranti-theft system from the keyless entrypadThe Keyless Entry system will arm the anti-theftsystem when you use

123Unlocking the doors and opening thetrunkTo unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCKcontrol.To unlock the passenger’s door, press the UNLOCKcontro

124When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNKor PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry systemturns on the interior lights for 25 seconds. You canturn t

8The Instrument PanelFile:03fnis8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 27 10:00:37 1996

125Replacing the BatteriesThe remote entry transmitter is powered by twocoin type three-volt lithium 1616 batteries(included) that should last for sev

126Battery SaverWhen the ignition is turned off, the vehicle willturn off battery voltage to the courtesy lamps after10 minutes and the demand lamps a

127Arming the SystemTo arm the system, do the following four steps insequence.1. Remove the key from the ignition.2. Open any door. The alarm indicato

128The anti-theft system is designed to work with thefactory installed remote entry system. It may notwork with other remote entry systems.Disarming a

129Coded Key Anti-Theft SystemYour vehicle is equipped with a coded key anti-theftsystem, you can only use an electronically codedkey to start the veh

130Spare Key Programming ProcedureTwo electronically coded keys were supplied withyour vehicle, use one of these with the procedurebelow:❑Using a code

131Seating and Safety RestraintsSeatsHead RestraintsIf you use them properly, head restraints will helpprotect your head and neck in a collision.A hea

132AdjustingtheSeatsWARNINGNeveradjustthedriver’sseatorseatbackwhenthevehicleismoving.WARNINGAlwaysdriveandridewithyourseatbackuprightandthelapbeltsnu

133latc h wil l allo wth e seatbac k t o rotat e approximately5 ˚ forwar dbefor e i t locks . Th e releas e i s providedonl yt o unloc k th e seatbac

134The rotating boot on the lap belt is designed toallow both rear seat entry/exit and access to thefront seat passengers. To enter the rear seat:1. R

9The Instrument ClusterFile:03fnis8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 27 10:00:37 1996

135Heated Seats (If equipped)The driver’s and front passenger’s Heated Seats arecontrolled by the HEATED SEATS panel, which islocated directly below t

136To operate the Heated Seat System:1. Select mode.❑“Both” to heat the seat back and seat cushion❑“Back” to heat the seat back only2. Turn the knob t

137If the seatback is moved from its forward stop anglewhile the seat is traveling forward, the seat willstop. If the seatback is returned to the forw

138The easy in/easy out feature of the driver seatmoves the seat two inches forward when:❑the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)❑the driver sa

139WARNINGItisextremelydangeroustorideinacargoarea,insideoroutsideofavehicle.Inacollision,peopleridingintheseareasaremorelikelytobeseriouslyinjuredork

140WARNINGFordrecommendsthatallsafetybeltassembliesandattachinghardwareshouldbeinspectedbyaqualifiedtechnicianafteranycollision.Safetybeltassembliesno

141Fastening the combination lap and shoulderbeltFastening the rear seat lap and shoulder beltNOTE: Be sure to read and understand ImportantSafety Bel

142While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to itsoriginal position to prevent it from striking you orthe vehicle.Unfastening the lap/shoulder beltsR

143AutomaticlockingmodeI n thi s operatin g mode , th e shoulde r bel t retractorwil l b e automaticall ylocke dan dwil l remai n lockedwhe n th e com

144Unfastening the center rear lap safety beltNOTE: Be sure to read and understand ImportantSafety Belt Information in this chapter.Pull the belt acro

10IndicatorLightsandChimesBrakeSystemWarningLightThewarninglightforthebrakescanshowtwothings—thattheparkingbrakeisnotfullyreleased,orthatthebrakefluid

145WARNINGFailuretofollowtheseinstructionswillaffecttheperformanceofthesafetybeltsandincreasetheriskofpersonalinjury.SafetyBeltMaintenanceChec k th e

146WARNINGAlloccupantsofthevehicle,includingthedriver,shouldalwaysweartheirsafetybelts,failuretodosomayincreasetheriskofpersonalinjuryintheeventofacol

147WARNINGIfyouareclosetoaninflatingairbag,itcouldseriouslyinjureyou.Positionyourseatsuchthatitisasfarbackfromthesteeringwheelaspossiblebutstillallows

148th e burn t propellant . Thi s i s normal . Th ema yconsis t o f cornstarc h o r talcu mpowde ri s use dt o lubricat e th e ai r bag ) o r sodiumco

149❑and the electrical wiring which connects thecomponents.The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits,the air bag electrical system, the air bag

150DisposalofAirBagsandAirBagEquippedVehiclesFo r disposa l o f ai r bag s o r ai r ba g equippe dvehicles,se e you r loca l For do r Lincoln-Mercur y

151WARNINGCarefullyfollowallofthemanufacturer’sinstructionsincludedwiththesafetyseatyouputinyourvehicle.Ifyoudonotinstallandusethesafetyseatproperly,t

152WARNINGRear-facingchildseatsorinfantcarriersshouldneverbeplacedinthefrontseats.WARNINGWhenusingforward-facingchildseatsmovethepassengerseatasfarbac

153WARNINGAlwayskeepthebucklereleasebuttonpointingupwardandawayfromthechildseat,withthetonguebetweenthechildseatandthereleasebuttonasshowninthefollowi

154WARNINGCarefullyfollowallofthemanufacturer’sinstructionsincludedwiththesafetyseatyouputinyourvehicle.Ifyoudonotinstallandusethesafetyseatproperly,t

11Anti-Lock Brake System Warning LightThis light comes on for a few seconds when youturn the ignition key to the START position. Itshould go off short

1552. Pull down on shoulder belt, then graspshoulder belt and lap belt together. See Figure1.File:06fnss8.exUpdate:Wed Jun 19 15:04:39 1996

1563. While holding the shoulder and lap beltportions together, route the tongue through thechild seat according to the child seatmanufacturer’s instr

1574. Insert the belt tongue into the proper bucklefor that seating position until you hear and feelthe latch engage. See Figure 3. Make suretongue is

1585. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt is extracted anda click is heard. At this time, the retractor is i

1596. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound willbe heard as the belt retracts. This indicates theretractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pul

1607. Before placing the child in the child seat,forcibly tilt the seat from side to side and inforward directions to make sure that the seat issecure

161Checking that the seat is secure8. Double check that the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode. Try to pull more beltout of the retractor. If y

162Checking the retractor9. Check to make sure that the child seat isproperly secured prior to each use. If theretractor is not locked, repeat steps 6

163TetheranchoragehardwareAttachmen t hole s (a t eac h rea r outboar dseatingposition ) hav e bee n provide di n you r vehicl e toattac h ancho r har

164T o improv e th e fi t o f la p an dshoulde r beltchildre n who hav e outgrow n chil dsafet yseatsdrecommend s us e o f a belt-positionin g booste

124. If the level is low, add only as much oil asnecessary before you start the engine again. Donot overfill. Do not operate the engine if thelight is

165StartingFuel-InjectedEnginesWhenstartin gafuel-injecte dengine ,themostimportantthingtorememberistoavoidpressingdownontheacceleratorbeforeordurings

1663. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) andthe parking brake is set before you turn thekey.Before you start your vehicle, you should test th

167Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key assoon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking coulddamage the starter.After you start the engine

168WARNINGExtendedidlingathighenginespeedscanproduceveryhightemperaturesintheengineandexhaustsystem,creatingtheriskoffireorotherdamage.WARNINGDonotpar

169PushingVehicle swithautomati ctransmission scanno tbestarte dbypushing .Follo wthedirection sunde rIfYourVehicleNeedsaJump-StartintheRoadsideEmerge

170Have the exhaust and body ventilation systemschecked whenever:❑your vehicle is raised for service❑the sound of the exhaust system changes❑your vehi

171DrivingBrakesApplying the BrakesYour vehicle has anti-lock disc brakes on all fourwheels. They adjust automatically as the brake padswear down.When

172lightcome sonatanytimeotherthanrightafteryouturnthekeytotheONpositio nordurin gasudde nstop ,haveyourmobil eradi odeale rinspecttheinstallation.Par

173WARNINGIftheparkingbrakeisfullyreleased,buttheBrakeSystemlightremainson,havethebrakescheckedimmediately.Theymaynotbeworkingproperly.WARNINGTopreven

174Manual parking brake release leverThe parking brake is not designed to stop a movingvehicle, but you can use the parking brake to stopyour vehicle

13Cruise Control Indicator LightThis light comes on when the speed control systemis actively maintaining the set speed. It will go offwhen the brakes

175NOTE: Engine torque reduction is NOT activewhen engine coolant temperature is below -10˚F(-23˚C).During the Traction ControlTMfunction, which mosto

176ignition switch is in the ON position and theshutoff switch is in the OFF position. “CHECK AIRRIDE” will appear when a system fault has beendetecte

177NOTE:Ifthetemperatur edrop sovernight ,thevehicl emayappea rlowbecaus etheairintheairsprin gcontracts .Thisisnormal !Thevehicl ewillretur ntoregula

178To move the shifter out of P (Park), the ignitionkey must be turned to the ON position. Thisvehicle is also equipped with the brake shiftinterlock

179WARNINGDONOTDRIVEYOURVEHICLEUNTILYOUVERIFYTHATTHEBRAKELAMPSAREWORKING.Onceyouplacethegearshif tsecurel yintoposition,graduall yreleas ethebrak eped

180R (Reverse)With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, thevehicle will move backward. You should alwayscome to a complete stop before shifting

181When to use D (Overdrive)Overdrive is the usual driving position for anautomatic overdrive transmission. It works the sameway Drive works, automati

182Youcantellaconsole-mounte dgearshif tissecurelylatche dinP(Park )iftheleve risadjacen ttotheP(Park )andyoucanno tmoveitwithou tpushin ginthethumbbu

183Limiting Your Vehicle’s LoadThe load that you add to your vehicle must notexceed the maximum load stated on the SafetyCompliance Certification Deca

184IfyourvehicleexceedstheGVWR,removecargofromyourvehicleaccordingly.IfyourvehicleexceedstheGAWRforeitheraxle,shifttheloadorremovecargoaccordingly.WAR

14Turn Signal Indicator LightsWhen you push the turn signal lever up beforemaking a right turn, the right side arrow on theinstrument panel flashes.Wh

185Tento15%oftheloadedtrailer’sweightshouldbeonthetongue.However,thetongueloadshouldneverexceed10%ofthemaximumweightthatyourvehiclecansafelytow.Newveh

186Do not use hitches that clamp onto your vehicle’sbumper. The bumper is not designed to bear theload.Always check the pressure in all your vehicle’s

187Connectingthetrailer’sbrakesElectricbrakesandmanual,automatic,orsurge-typehydraulicbrakesaresafeifyouinstallthemproperlyandadjustthemaccordingtothe

188If you tow in D (Overdrive) while riding throughhilly country, your vehicle may frequently shiftbetween Overdrive and Third gears. To preventyour v

189Roadside EmergenciesHazard FlashersThe flashers work whether your vehicle is runningor not. The flashers work for up to two hourswhen the battery i

190Thefuelpumpshut-offswitchWARNINGIfyouseeorsmellfuel,donotresettheswitchortrytostartyourvehicle.Haveallthepassengersgetoutofthevehicleandcalltheloca

1915. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start yourvehicle again. If you do not see or smell fuel,you can

192The instrument panel fuse boxFile:10fner8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996

193The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and RelaysFile:10fner8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996

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15Chime for Headlamps OnThis chime sounds if the driver or any passengerdoor is open when the parking lamps or headlampsare on. The chime sounds until

195High Current FusesHigh current fuses are circuit protectors that arepart of the wiring harness for some electricalequipment. These, like fuses, ope

196Thehighcurrentfusepanelislocatedintheenginecompartmentontheleft-handfenderapron.WARNINGAlwaysdisconnectthebatterybeforeservicinghighcurrentfuses.Fo

197File:10fner8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996

198The high current fusesFile:10fner8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:27:22 1996

199Checking and Replacing FusesIf you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:1. Find the fuse panel on driver’s side end of theinstrument panel by o

200The side view of a Blade type fuseThe side view of a high current fuse4. Replace the fuse with one that has the rightamperage rating. (See the foll

201WARNINGAlwaysreplaceafusewithonethathasthespecifiedamperagerating.Usingafusewithahigheramperageratingcancauseseverewiredamageandcouldstartafire.5.

202When you drive with the temporary spare tire,DO NOT:❑exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under anycircumstances.❑load your vehicle so that it is heavier than t

203The spare tire locationTo remove the spare tire:1. Remove the spare tire cover.2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the sparetire.NOTE: Wing-nut is

204WARNINGOnvehiclesequippedwithAirSuspension,turnOFFtheAirSuspensionswitchpriortojacking,hoistingortowingyourvehicle.Theairsuspensionswitch—locatedin

16The Instrument ClusterIn addition to warning lights, the instrument clusterhas an electronic odometer, a speedometer,tachometer, fuel and coolant te

205WARNINGIfthevehicleslipsoffthejack,youorsomeoneelsecouldbeseriouslyinjured.2. Getoutthesparetireandjack.WARNINGToavoidinjury,neverruntheenginewitho

206WARNINGTolessentheriskofpersonalinjury,donotputanypartofyourbodyunderthevehiclewhilechangingatire.Donotstarttheenginewhenyourvehicleisonthejack.The

207NOTE: Never use the differential housing as a liftpoint.The slot for the jack2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheelclears the ground. Re

208The lug nuts on the wheel7. Place any ornaments in the trunk.8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make surethe jack is securely fastened so it d

209Theanti-theftlugnutandkeyRemovingtheanti-theftlugnutInsertthekeyoverthelockinglugnut.Makesurethatyouholdthekeysquaretothelugnut.Ifyouholdthekeyonan

210WARNINGToprotectyourselfwhenchargingabattery,alwaysshieldyourfaceandeyes.Makesurethatyoucanbreathefreshair.WARNINGApplyingtoomuchpressureontheendsw

2112. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabledvehicle. You could damage the vehicle’selectrical system.3. Park the booster vehicle close to the h

212WARNINGDonotconnecttheendofthesecondcabletothenegative(s)terminalofthebatterytobejumped.Asparkmaycauseanexplosionofthegasesthatsurroundthebattery.J

213After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while tolet the engine “relearn” its idle conditions. Drive itaround for a while with all electrica

214DO NOT TOW WITH SLINGBELT EQUIPMENT.Ford Motor Company has not developed orapproved a T-hook sling-type procedure. Use wheellift or flatbed equipme

17TachometerThe tachometerThe tachometer displays the approximate enginerevolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast theengine is running.You can drive y

215Maintenance and CareService Made EasyFord has two goals for servicing your vehicle.1. When we can, we design parts that do notneed to be serviced.2

216Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids, andservice parts conforming to Ford specifications.Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provi

217PrecautionsWhenServicingYourVehicleBeespeciallycarefulwheninspectingorservicingyourvehicle.Herearesomegeneralprecautionsforyoursafety:❑Donotworkona

2183. Blockthewheels.Thiswillpreventyourvehiclefrommovingunexpectedly.Workingwiththeengineon:1. Settheparkingbrakefullyandmakesurethatthegearshiftisse

219Opening the Hood1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handlelocated under the bottom left corner of theinstrument panel.The hood release und

220Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely.NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch atsix-month intervals to maintain smooth andtrouble-free ope

221A 4.6 Liter 4V SFI engineFile:11fnmc8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:28:32 1996

222Engine Oil RecommendationsWe recommend using Motorcraft oil or anequivalent oil meeting Ford SpecificationWSS-M2C153-F and displaying the AmericanP

223Checking and Adding Engine OilSince the proper amount of engine oil is importantfor safe engine operation, check the oil using thedipstick each tim

224It may be necessary to add some oil between oilchanges. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED engineoil of the preferred viscosity. Your vehicle’swarranty

18The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into theNORMAL band as the engine coolant warms up. Itis acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the

225RefertotheMaintenanceSchedulebookletforadditionalinformation.TheVehicleMessageCentermaybemanuallyresetbydepressingtheOilChangeResetSwitchforfivesec

226WARNINGIfyouuseabrakefluidthatisnotDOT3,youwillcausepermanentdamagetoyourbrakes.DonotfillthereservoirabovetheMAXline.Ifyoufindthatthefluidlevelisex

227WindshieldWasherFluidWasherFluidCheckthelevelofthewindshieldwasherfluidperiodically,orwhenthewarningmessageindicateslowfluid.Thereservoirforwasherf

228EngineCoolantCheckingtheEngineCoolantNOTE:BesuretoreadandunderstandPrecautionsWhenServicingYourVehicleatthebeginningofthischapter.WARNINGThecooling

229AddingEngineCoolantWARNINGDonotputenginecoolantinthecontainerforthewindshieldwasherfluid.Ifsprayedonthewindshield,enginecoolantcouldmakeitdifficult

230Use Ford Premium Cooling System FluidE2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) oran equivalent premium engine coolant that meetsFord specificat

231concentration in your vehicle is such that thecoolant will not freeze at the temperature level inwhich you drive during winter months. Neverincreas

232❑Reinstall the engine coolant tube fill plug whenthe system is full.❑Select maximum heater temperature and fanspeed settings. Position control to d

233Power Steering FluidCheck the level of the power steering fluid at leasttwice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).Checking and Adding Power Steeri

234Fluid level for power steeringUse only MERCONH ATF power steering fluid.If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive yourvehicle for a long per

19Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge displays approximately how muchfuel you have in the fuel tank.For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel,the igni

235NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for anextended period at high speeds or in city trafficduring hot weather, or pulling a trailer, the vehicle

236NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids ina responsible manner. Follow your community’sstandards for disposing of these types of fluids. Cal

237Help Us Protect Our EnvironmentFord Motor Company strongly recommends thatused lead-acid batteries be returned to anauthorized recycling facility f

238Rinsethoroughlywithclearwater.Donotusefuel,kerosene,paintthinner,orothersolventstocleanyourwiperblades.Thesewilldamageyourblades.Tomakereachingthew

239Tire RotationBecause your vehicle’s front and rear tires performdifferent jobs, they often wear differently. To makesure your tires wear evenly and

240ReplacingtheTiresReplaceanytiresthatshowwearbands.Whenyourtireshowsawearband,ithasonly1/16inch(2mm)oftreadleft.Aworn-outtireBecauseyourvehicle’stir

241Information About Tire Quality GradesNew vehicles are fitted with tires that have theirTire Quality Grade (described below) molded intothe tire’s s

242WARNINGThetractiongradeassignedtothistireisbasedonbraking(straightahead)tractiontestsanddoesnotincludecornering(turning)traction.TemperatureABCThet

243Theallweathertreadpatternonyourtireshelpsmaintaintractioninrainorsnow.However,toachievethebesttractioninsnowandiceconditions,youmayneedtousesnowtir

244Ifthefueldoordoesnotopenwhenyoupushthereleasebutton,openthetrunkandfindtheoverridereleaseontherightside.TheoverridereleaseisahandlewhichsaysFUELFIL

20❑Continuous warning reporting of monitoredsystemsYou can select different features for the M/C todisplay by using the keyboard directly below theM/C

2453. Toreplacethefuelcap,alignthetabsonthecapwiththenotchesonthefillerpipe.Pushdownandturnitclockwiseuntilitstops.4. Pushthefueldoorclosed.WARNINGIfy

246Octane recommendationYour vehicle is designed to use premium gasolinefor optimum performance with an (R+M)/2 octanerating of 91 or higher. Gasoline

247CleanerAirFordapprovestheuseofgasolinestoimproveairquality,includingreformulatedgasolinesthatcontainoxygenatessuchasamaximumof10%ethanolor15%MTBE.T

248Ifyouaretakingthemedication“Antabuse”orotherformsofdisulfiramforthetreatmentofalcoholism,vapororskincontactwithagasoline-methanolblend,maycausethes

249To calculate fuel economy:1. Fill the tank completely and record the initialodometer reading.2. Every time you buy fuel record the amount (ingallon

250❑ExtendeduseoftheA/C,defroster,rearwindowdefrosterandotheraccessories❑Underinflatedtires❑Heavyloads❑Aftermarketadd-onssuchasbike,skiorluggageracks,

251To make sure that the catalytic converter and theother emission control parts continue to workproperly:❑Use only premium unleaded fuel.❑Avoid runni

252WARNINGDonotpark,idle,ordriveyourvehicleindrygrassorotherdrygroundcover.Theemissionsystemheatsuptheenginecompartmentandexhaustsystem,whichcanstarta

253How to Prepare Your Vehicle forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) TestingIn some localities it may become a legalrequirement to pass an Inspection/Mainte

254Thealignmentofyourheadlampsshouldbecheckedif:❑oncomingmotoristsfrequentlysignalyoutoturnoffyourvehicle’shighbeamswhenyoudonothavethehighbeamson❑the

21Vehicle Settings MenuA press of the VEHICLE SETTINGS control causesthe Message Center to display the menu featureswhich affect the vehicle regardles

255Headlamp bulb removalRemoving the high beam headlamp bulb1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in theOFF position.2. Lift the hood, remove the s

2564. Replace the high beam dust cap by aligningtabs and rotating clockwise 1/4 turn.5. Replace the sight shield.Aiming HeadlampsYour vehicle is equip

257Before adjusting your headlamps, you must makesure that the air suspension has been adjusted tothe proper ride height. In order to do this:1. Posit

258Horizontal aim adjustment1. Open the hood and lift the front end coverfrom its velcro attachments. Locate thehorizontal level indicator and adjustm

259Bulb specificationsFile:11fnmc8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:28:32 1996

260Cleaning Your VehicleWashing and Polishing Your VehicleWash the outside of your vehicle, including theunderside, with a mild detergent.DO NOT:❑Wash

261Cleaning Plastic PartsSome of your vehicle’s exterior trim parts areplastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover ifnecessary. Use a vinyl cleaner

262Cleaning the Interior LampsYour interior dome lamps and map lamps are plasticand should be cleaned with a mild detergentdiluted in water. Rinse the

263Capacities and SpecificationsRefill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts,and Lubricant SpecificationsMotorcraft PartsFile:12fncs8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:28

264Fluid Specifications and CapacitiesNOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replacedevery 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axlehas been submerge

22❑OIL CHANGE RESET — This option allowsyou to reset the oil monitoring system to 100%(or your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage) aftereach oil change

265Lubricant SpecificationsFile:12fncs8.exUpdate:Thu Jun 20 14:28:48 1996

266NOTE: Rear axle lube quantities must be replacedevery 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or if the axlehas been submerged in water. Otherwise, the lubeshou

267Engine❑Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idleuntil it reaches normal operating temperature.❑With your foot on the brake, shift through allthe

268Battery❑Check and recharge as necessary.❑Keep connections clean and covered with alight coat of grease.❑If storing your vehicle for more than 30 da

269Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)Reporting Safety Defects(U.S. Only)If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or co

271Customer AssistanceIf You Have a Service ProblemFord Motor Company has authorized Ford andLincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service yourvehicle

272If you have any questions or concerns that thedealership cannot answer, contact the CustomerAssistance Center.If you still have a complaint involvi

273What Kind of Cases Does the BoardReview?The Board reviews all warranty performancecomplaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars andFord and Mercury

274How does the Board Work?The Board consists of:❑three consumer representatives❑a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealerConsumer candidates for Board members

275❑a brief summary of the action taken with thedealer and Ford Motor Company❑the names (if known) of all the people youcontacted at the dealership❑a

234. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control tocomplete the procedure. A press of any controlbesides RESET or VEHICLE SETTINGS willabort the procedure and

276To Request a DSBBrochure/ApplicationFor a brochure/application, speak to your dealer orwrite to the Board at the following address:Ford of Canada C

277Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/SerialNumber)Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)In those cases where you continue to feel that theefforts

278Getting Help Outside the U.S.and CanadaBefore you export your vehicle to a foreign country,contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulateto m

279If your vehicle must be serviced while you aretraveling or living in Central or South America, theCaribbean, or the Middle East, contact the neares

281AccessoriesFord Accessories for Your VehicleA wide selection of accessories is available throughyour local authorized dealer. These fine accessorie

282NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment,passengers, and luggage to your vehicle, do notexceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or ofthe fr

283NOTE: The Federal Communications Commission(FCC) or the Canadian Radio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulates the use of mobilecommunication

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24❑PHONE SCREEN — (if equipped with afactory phone) when a call is placed,information about the call is displayed in themessage center.Fuel RangeA pre

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295IndexAABS warning light (see Anti-lockbrake system) ... 11Accessory position on the ignition ... 83Accident damage ... 216Air ba

296Anti-theft systemarming the system ... 127description ... 127disarming an untriggered system ... 128disarming a triggered system.

297Brakesadjustment ... 171anti-lock ... 171anti-lock brake system (ABS)warning light ... 11applying the brakes...

298Chains, tires... 242Changing a tire ... 201Charging system warning light ... 13Child safety restraints ... 150child s

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25Fuel EconomyA press of the FUEL ECONOMY control allows youto display one of two features (Average FuelEconomy or Instantaneous Fuel Economy). The fi

299Climate control systemair conditioning ... 69electronic automatic temperaturecontrol ... 69heating ... 69Clock ...

300Driving under special conditionsheavy load ... 182towing a trailer ... 184EElectrical system, fuses ... 191Electronic sound

301proper solution ... 235recovery reservoir ... 228refill capacities... 264specifications ... 265temperature gauge .

302Ford of Canada CustomerAssistance Centre... 276Foreign registration ... 278French owner guides, how to obtain ... 3Fuel ...

303GGas cap (see Fuel cap) ... 243Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 25, 248Gasoline (see Fuel) ... 243Gaugesengine coolant temperatur

304Headlamps (continued)flashing... 86high beam ... 86replacing bulbs ... 253turning on and off ... 79warning chi

305KKeyless entry systemlocking and unlocking doors ... 119programming entry code ... 120Keyskey in ignition chime... 84positions of the

306Load limits ... 182GAWR ... 182GVWR ... 182trailer towing ... 184Lubricant specifications ... 265

307OOctane rating ... 246Odometer ... 16Oil filter ... 224, 263Oil (see Engine oil) ... 222Oil viscosity ...

308Remote entry systemarming and disarming theanti-theft system ... 123locking/unlocking doors... 123opening the trunk ... 123panic

26ResetA press of the RESET control will allow you toreset the current feature being displayed. Warnings,Average Fuel Economy, Clock Set, CompassAdjus

309for infants... 150, 151head ... 131lap and shoulder belts ... 138lap belt ... 143maintenance... 145

310Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) ... 97Snow tires and chains... 242Spare tire ... 201changing the tire... 201finding t

311Tires ... 238changing ... 201checking the pressure... 238cleaning ... 262inspection and maintenance ...

312VVariable interval wipers ... 86VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)decal ... 252Vehicle loadingautomatic transmissions .

313Wheelsanti-theft lugnuts... 208cleaning ... 262covers ... 203, 205inspection and maintenance ... 238lug nuts ...

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27O Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to select thecorrect month of the year.O Then press RESET to proceed to the dateadjustment display.O Press DATE/TIME re

28O To START the Elapsed Time count when itis stopped without resetting the counter,briefly press the reset control for less than 2seconds.O To reset

29❑Traction Control (If equipped)❑Fuel LevelAt normal conclusion of the system check sequence,the M/C will display the last displayed featurebefore pr

30Vehicle System Status DisplaysThese messages are displayed on the MessageCenter when the operator uses one of the vehiclesystems below, or the opera

31System WarningsSystem warnings alert you to possible problems ormalfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.There are 23 warning messages which

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33DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR — This warning messageis displayed when the driver’s door is notcompletely closed and the ignition switch is eitherON or in ACC m

34the engine to start without alerting the oilmonitoring system. This may also cause the LOWOIL LEVEL warning to come on when you startyour vehicle, e

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35CHECK TRANS-MISSION — This warningmessage is displayed when the transmission is notoperating properly. If this warning stays on orcomes on, contact

36CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS — This warningmessage is displayed when you turn on the frontturn lamps and at least one of them is burned out.Check the lamps

37AIR RIDE SWITCH OFF — This warning messageis displayed when the AIR SUSPENSION SERVICESWITCH is in the OFF position. The air suspensionservice switc

38OIL CHANGE RESET PROCEDURE — Thisprocedure allows you to reset the oil monitoringsystem to 100% (or your Personalized Oil ResetPercentage) after eac

39Function/Status Error MessagesFor some functions displayed by the MessageCenter, there will be error messages displayed,instead of the requested inf

40Factors Affecting Compass AccuracyMagnetic mounted devices (antennas, racks, etc.)should not be located on the front third of thevehicle roof. Place

41Set zone variation adjustment1. Press and hold the COMPASS control, press theRESET control. Next, release both controls. Thedisplay will show:2. Pre

424. Press the RESET control until the numbershown in the display is the correct number forthe zone you are in. When the zone numberreaches 15, pressi

43Calibration Procedure1. Find an open, level area free from steelstructures and high voltage lines. An empty,level parking lot is recommended.2. Pres

44TroubleshootingIf the display shows the following message duringany of the compass adjustment procedures, contactyour dealer:If the compass always d

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45Check Engine Warning LightThis light illuminates when the engine’s EmissionControl System requires service. It will alsoilluminate when the ignition

46If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, have thesystem serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercur

47If the light does not come ON when the TCS isdepressed or if the light FLASHES when you aredriving, have your vehicle serviced at the firstopportuni

48Traction Control Off LightThis light tells you that the traction control systemhas been turned off using the Vehicle Settings menuin the Message Cen

49Electronic Sound SystemsPremium Stereo CassetteFile:04fnas8.exUpdate:Wed Jun 19 10:43:44 1996

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51Premium Stereo Cassette, StereoCassette with CD DJ andPremium Compact Disc RadioYour vehicle is equipped with either a premiumstereo cassette radio

52can set to any desired frequency. These fourmethods are described below.❑Using the “TUNE” functionYou can change the frequency up or down oneincreme

53Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons tothe desired frequencies:1. Select a band, then select a frequency.2. Press one of the memory pres

54❑Increasing or decreasing treble responsePress the topcof the “TREBLE” button toincrease treble; press the bottomdof the treblebutton to decrease tr

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55NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with theignition on whether or not the radio power is on.However, with radio power off, the cassette tape isload

56To stop the scan mode on the presently sampledtape selection, press “SCAN” a second time.❑How to change the side of the tape beingplayedThe alternat

57❑Protect cassettes from exposure to directsunlight, high humidity and extreme heat orcold. If they are exposed to extreme conditions,allow them to r

58HowtotakecareofandcleantheCDplayeranddiscsToensurethecontinuedperformanceofyourCDplayer,carefullyreadthefollowingprecautions:❑Alwayshandleadiscbythe

59— CD-ER 0001 — Disc upside down orunreadable.— CD-ER INIT — Mechanism disconnected ormalfunctioning.— CD-ER 0002 — Eject error.— CD-ER 0100 — Comput

602. Push EJECT button to eject the disc“magazine” (which holds 10 discs) (Figure 2).Figure 23. Load discs into disc magazine slots (numbered1 through

61Figure 4NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s)from the disc magazine, push the correspondinglever(s) (numbered 1 to 10 on the side of the discm

62If the CD Changer is empty, “NO CD” will flash inthe display and radio play will continue.If your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford10-CD system

63Operating the Shuffle featureWhile in the CD mode, pressing the“SHUFFLE”/#6 button will randomly select a trackfrom the disc currently being played.

64❑Beforeplaying,inspectalldiscsforanycontamination.Ifneeded,cleandiscswithanapproveddisccleaner,suchastheDiscwasherHCompactDiscCleanerortheAllsop3HCo

1IntroductionFord’s Commitment to YouAt Ford Motor Company, excellence is thecontinuous commitment to achieve the best resultpossible. It is dedicatio

65Common Operating Conditions of theCD PlayerThe following information is designed to help yourecognize typical situations that could be mistakenlyint

66AntennaThe antenna for the audio system is integral to therear window glass. The AM portion of the antennauses the same pattern of lines as the grid

67To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blendcircuit has been incorporated into this system. Thisfeature automatically switches a weak stereo si

68assigned a frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself“Radio 99” even though 99.0 MHz is not anallowable FM broadcast frequency.Important Warranty and Ser

69Controls and FeaturesThe Climate Control SystemElectronic Automatic TemperatureControl SystemThe Electronic Automatic Temperature Control(EATC) modu

70The automatic temperature control systemTo turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATICbutton or any of the six override buttons along thebottom of the con

71If you want continuous maximum cooling, push theBLUE button until 60˚F (16˚C) is shown in thedisplay window. Your EATC will cool at maximumand disre

72When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditionsrequire heat, air will be sent to the floor. But, afeature is included in your EATC to preventblowing cold a

73Fan speed and thumbwheelYour EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed tothe existing conditions. You must pushAUTOMATIC for automatic fan speed oper

74You can override the fan speed at any time. If youuse the thumbwheel to override the fan speed, theEATC will continue to control the temperature but

2ThingstoKnowAboutUsingThisGuideCongratulationsonthepurchaseofyournewvehicle.Thisguidehasinformationabouttheequipmentandtheoptionsforyournewvehicle.Yo

75MAX A/C buttonThe MAX A/C feature allows for faster coolingbecause air is drawn from inside the vehicle. Usinginside air causes the fan to sound lou

76FLR O DEF buttonPush this button to get air to the floor andwindshield defrosters at the same time. The displaywill show the set temperature, FLR an

77❑To prevent humidity buildup inside yourvehicle, always drive with the EATC Systemturned on.❑Do not put objects under the front seats thatinterfere

78The button that controls the rear windowdefroster and heated outside rearview mirrorsBefore using the defroster, clear away any snowthat is on the r

79NOTE:Ifyouhaveavehiclewithanautomaticlightingsystem,theDRLsystemisactiveuntiltheautomaticsystemturnsontheheadlamps.NOTE:Youmaynoticethatthelightsfli

80Setting the Autolamp On/Off DelaySystemBy using the autolamp, you can set the headlampsto:❑turn on the lamps automatically at night❑turn off the lam

813. Rotate the headlamp control counterclockwisefrom the OFF position.NOTE: The Message Center will display theamount of time that has been set for t

82The thumbwheel that controls the light on theinstrument panel and the interior lightTo dim the instrument panel lights, rotate thePANEL DIM thumbwhe

83IgnitionUnderstanding the Positions of theIgnitionThe positions of the key in the ignitionACC allows some of your vehicle’s electricalaccessories su

84ONallowsyoutotestyourvehicle’swarninglights(exceptthebrakesystemwarninglight)tomakesuretheyworkbeforeyoustarttheengine.ThekeyreturnstotheONpositiono

3To use the Index, turn to the back of the bookand search in the alphabetical listing for the wordthat best describes the information you need. If the

85WARNINGDonotleavechildren,unreliableadults,orpetsunattendedinyourvehicle.TheTurnSignalLeverYoucanusetheturnsignalleverontheleftsideofthesteeringcolu

86For lane changes, move the lever far enough tosignal but not to latch. The lever will return to theoff position when you release it.When the turn si

87LOW — wipers will operate at low speed untilturned off.HIGH — wipers will run at high speed untilturned off.MIST — rotate the wiper switch down to t

88OFF—thewiperswilloperateatlowspeedaslongasthewasherbuttonisheld.Whenthewasherbuttonisreleasedthewiperswillcompletetwotothreecycles,dependingonthepos

89For information about refilling the washer fluid orreplacing your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index.Hazard

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91PowerTilt/TelescopeSteeringColumnWARNINGNeveradjustthesteeringwheelwhenthevehicleismoving.Thesteeringcolumnpositionsareautomaticallysavedandcanberec

92During autoglide operation the column will move tothe full in and up position. The column will returnwhen autoglide is completed.During easy exit (i

93Speed ControlThe speed of the vehicle cannot be automaticallycontrolled until the vehicle speed is at or above 30mph (48 km/h).Use of radio transmit

94ToTurnSpeedControlOff❑PressOFF,❑Turnoffthevehicleignition.Oncespeedcontrolisswitchedoff,thepreviouslyprogrammedsetspeedwillbeerased.ToTurnSpeedContr