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6. Pinch both layers of webbing together and

insert into other slot of locking clip. See Figure 5.

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7. Re-buckle belt. Forcibly tilt the child seat

from side to side and also tug it forward to see if it is held securely in place. See Figure 6. If excessive movement occurs, repeat steps 2 through 7 or properly install child seat in a different seating position in the vehicle.

RWARNING

Once you have attached the safety seat, test the seat before you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the belt holds the seat in place. If the lap belt is too loose, tighten it by moving the locking clip, or put the safety seat in another seat and test it again. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision or sudden stop greatly increases. Reclining seatbacks should be in the most upright position for use with child safety seats.

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Installing Safety Seats in the Front Seat (U.S. vehicles and Canadian 4-door sedan, 4-door hatchback and wagon vehicles) Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the front lap belt (U.S. vehicles) or the lap belt portion of the front lap/shoulder belt (Canadian vehicles). The lap belt will have the following label:

The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat in the front passenger seat.

If you choose to install a forward-facing child safety seat in a front seat with a dual locking mode retractor:

1. Move the front passenger seat as far back as

possible.

2. Position the child seat in the front passenger

seat of the vehicle.

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3. Follow the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions. Route the lap or lap/shoulder belt through the child seat and insert the belt tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage.

Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for belt routing.

Routing the lap or lap/shoulder belt

4. Grasp the lap portion of the belt below the child seat label. Pull upward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this time, the lap belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child seat restraint mode).

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Setting the automatic locking mode

5. 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. Push down on the child seat while you pull down on the belt to remove any slack in the belt.

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Removing slack from the belt

6. Before placing the child in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and also tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place.

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Checking that the seat is secure

7. 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.

8. Check to make sure that the child seat is

properly secured prior to each use. If the lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.

NOTE: When the safety belt is unbuckled and

allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. See the detailed instructions under Front Passenger Lap Belt Retractor in this chapter.

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Installing Child Safety Seats in the Front Passenger Seating Position (Canadian 2-door Hatchback vehicles)

For vehicles equipped with a dual locking mode retractor, use the following procedure.

If you choose to install a child safety seat or infant carrier in the front seating positions, move vehicle seat as far back as possible.

1. Position the child seat in the center of the

passenger seat.

2. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. See Figure 1.

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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

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4.

Insert the belt tongue into the 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

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 seat restraint mode). See Figure 4.

NOTE: The dual-locking mode retractor must

be in the automatic locking mode to properly restrain a child.

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Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode

6. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the

shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Push down on the child seat while you pull up on the belt to remove any slack in the belt. See Figures 5 and 6.

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Removing slack from belt

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7. Before placing the child in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place. See Figure 7.

Checking that the seat is secure

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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.

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 4
through 7.

To remove the retractor from automatic lock mode, allow webbing to retract fully to its stowed position and the retractor will automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking mode for normal adult usage.

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Installing Child Safety Seats at the Rear Outboard Seating Positions (For lap and shoulder belts with cinch tongues)

If you install a child safety seat in a rear outboard seating position with a combination lap and shoulder belt with cinch tongue, use the following procedure:

1. Grasp the belt webbing below the tongue

and pull as much of the belt out of the retractor as possible. Hold the belt out. See Figure 1.

Pulling out belt webbing

NOTE: The belt webbing below the tongue is the lap belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt, and the belt webbing above the tongue is the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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2. With your other hand, grasp the tip (metal portion) of the tongue (not the cover) and slide the tongue up the webbing as far as it will go. See Figure 1. Release the tongue, but do not let go of the lap belt webbing.

3. While holding the lap belt webbing in one hand, use your other hand to pinch the tip (metal portion) of the tongue and belt webbing together and again pull out as much of the belt as possible. Then, let go of the lap belt webbing.

4. Route the tongue and webbing through the

child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 2. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted. If so, remove the twist. (For instructions on how to remove a twist, see the Procedure to Correct a Rotated Tongue on the Safety Belt section in this chapter.)

Routing the lap/shoulder belt

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5.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle. Let go of the belt webbing. See Figure 3.

Buckling the belt

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6. Push down on the child seat and, at the

buckle, pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt. See Figure 4.

Tightening lap portion of belt

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7. From outside the vehicle, grasp and pull on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt that secures the child safety seat in the vehicle. See Figure 5.

Tightening shoulder portion of belt

8. Forcibly tilt the child seat from side to side and tug the seat forward to ensure that the seat is held securely in place. See Figures 6
and 7. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 6 through 8 or properly install the child seat in a different seating position.

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9. Check from time to time to be sure that

there is no slack in the lap/shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belt tight during a collision.

Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Rear Center Seating Position (For all vehicles)

1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the belt tongue at a right angle to the belt webbing. Slide the tongue up the webbing.

2. Place the child safety seat in the center

seating position.

3. Route the tongue and webbing through the

child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

4.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle.

5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to tighten the belt.

6. Forcibly tilt the child seat from side to side and tug the seat forward to ensure that the seat is held securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6 or properly install the child seat in a different seating position.

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Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps (For all vehicles)

Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the rear seats, you can anchor the strap to the appropriate tether anchor directly behind that seat position.

Front Seats

To install a tether from a child safety seat in the front seat:

1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt (in the seat

directly behind the front passenger seat in which the child safety seat will be installed).

2. Pull at the stored belt out of the rear seat

retractor to switch the retractor to automatic locking mode.

3. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the

lap/shoulder belt.

4.

Install the child safety seat in the front seat. Refer to the previous section on Installing Safety Seats. Hook the tether strap hook around the webbing near the center of the shoulder portion of the locked lap/shoulder belt.

5. Tighten the tether strap.

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Rear Seats

If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the rear seats, you can anchor the strap to the appropriate tether anchor directly behind that seat position.

Tether anchorage hardware (Canadian vehicles only)

All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit for use with Canadian child safety seats. Attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach the anchor hardware, if required. Additional kits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Tether anchorage hardware (U.S. vehicles only)

Vehicles built for sale in the USA do not include a tether anchor hardware kit for use with child safety seats. However, attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach the tether anchor hardware. Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

RWARNING

Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

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Tether anchorage hardware

The 2-door hatchback, 4-door hatchback, and wagon models have tether anchors at the locations shown.

Tether attachment locations in the 2-door hatchback and 4-door hatchback models

Tether attachment locations in the 4-door LX model

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Tether attachment locations in the 4-door model

1. Find the plastic snap on covers for the tether

anchors in the locations shown.

2. Use a screwdriver or coin to snap the covers

off the anchor in a rearward and upward direction. Remove the covers completely.

NOTE: On the 4-door sedan model, holes have

to be cut through the package tray (at the locations shown) to attach the tether anchors. The package tray trim panel has visible markings at these locations showing where to cut the holes (see the appropriate illustration). A sharp knife is recommended for cutting through the panel.

3. Snap the tether strap hook onto the tether

anchor.

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Built-In Child Seat (If Equipped)

The optional rear seat may include a built-in child seat. This child restraint is to be used only by children who are at least one year old, weigh between 20 and 60 pounds (9 and 27 kilograms) and whose shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness slots. See Figure 1.

Figure 1: Proper child shoulder height

If your child is less than one year old or weighs less than 20 pounds (9 kilograms), always use a rear facing infant or convertible seat because a child of that size is not sufficiently developed to withstand crash forces in a front facing position. Follow the specific manufacturer’s instructions for weight and height restrictions.

Children must be properly buckled before riding in the vehicle. It is the law in every state and province. This child seat conforms to all Federal/Canadian motor vehicle safety standards.

RWARNING

The rear seatback must be fully locked before operating the child restraint system.

Ensure that the latch release buttons are in the full up (locked) positions on both sides of the seat.

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When the latch release buttons are in the full up position (locked) and the built-in child seat is open, the rear seatback cannot be unlocked and folded down. See Figure 2.

Figure 2: Latch release buttons Built-In Child Seat Belt Retractors

The belts on the built-in child seat are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor. The child seat belts can be used with the retractor in either the emergency locking mode or the automatic locking mode. In the emergency locking mode, the retractor allows freedom of movement, locking only on hard braking, hard cornering, or collisions. In the automatic locking mode, the retractor will remain locked and does not allow the child freedom of movement.

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The retractor will switch from the emergency locking mode to the automatic locking mode when the shoulder belts are pulled all the way out. The retractor will switch back to emergency locking mode when the belts are unbuckled and the shoulder belts retract completely.

The automatic locking mode must be used to hold small children in position, particularly sleeping children and those who may try to squirm out of the belts.

RWARNING

Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.

RWARNING

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.

RWARNING

Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

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How to use the Built-In Child Seat

Read the following procedures and all of the labels on the built-in child seat before using the seat.

RWARNING

Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts.

1. Slide hand under the flap and pull down the

top portion of the child seat. See Figure 3.

NOTE: The child seat cannot be opened unless

the seatback is latched in the upright position.

Figure 3: Unfolding built-in child seat

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2. Release the cushion retention clip. See

Figure 4.

Figure 4: Location of cushion retention clip and warning/instruction labels

3. Lower the child seat cushion. If the child

seat cannot be opened, return to the dealer for repair.

4. Read the information and warnings on the top half of the child seat flap and shoulder belt. Refer to Figure 4. Check the child’s size, weight and age to be sure the child is not too small or too large for the child seat.

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Figure 5: Unfolding built-in child seat

5. Fold the top half of the child seat under the

child seat cushion to provide an elevated seating surface as shown in Figure 5.

6.

If the chest clip is connected, squeeze the top and the bottom of the right half of the chest clip and pull to separate both halves.

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7. Place the child on the child seat and position the shoulder belts over each shoulder. Refer to Figure 6.

Figure 6: Shoulder safety belt placement on the child

NOTE: Read the following steps carefully to

become familiar with the indicator windows located on the crotch safety belt buckle and the chest clip. When either of the tongues or the chest clip is unbuckled, the color red appears in the window. When the tongues or chest clip are securely buckled, the color green appears. See Figures 7
and 9.

8.

Insert the left safety belt tongue into the single opening of the crotch safety belt buckle as shown in Figure 6, then insert the right tongue as shown in Figure 7. The indicator window on each tongue must appear green when buckled.

RWARNING

If both tongues do not latch in the buckle, do not use the child seat. See your dealer for repairs.

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Figure 7: Fastening the crotch safety belt buckle

9. Fasten both halves of the chest clip below

the child’s shoulders and adjust it to comfortably hold the child’s shoulders and adjust it to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place on the child’s chest. The color green must show in the indicator when fastened. The purpose of this clip is to position the shoulder belts correctly on the child’s shoulders. The clip can be easily pulled apart and is designed to pull apart during a collision. The clip helps keep the belts on the shoulders of a sleeping or squirming child. Refer to Figures 8 and 9.

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Figure 8: Securing the chest clip

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Figure 9: Chest clip indicator window

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10. Pull on the safety belt tongues to be sure that they are both latched. See Figure 10.

Figure 10: Checking for securely latched buckle and locked retractor

11. If the child sleeps or tries to get out of the

child seat, pull shoulder out fully to put the retractor into automatic lock mode. Allow belts to tighten snugly against the child’s shoulders. See Figure 10.

Automatic lock mode keeps a sleeping child in position and prevents the child from getting out of the seat while the vehicle is in motion. Older children who do not fall asleep in the child seat may be secured with the retractor in the emergency locking mode. The belts will lock automatically during a collison or hard braking.

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To remove the child from the built-in child seat:

1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of the chest clip and pull the halves apart to open the chest clip. Refer back to Figure 8.

2. Press the release button on the crotch safety

belt buckle.

3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child’s

shoulders and remove the child. Refer back to Figure 6.

To stow the built-in child seat:

When the built-in child seat is not in use, it can be stowed so that an adult may use the center of the rear seat or the rear seatback can be folded down.

1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright

position.

2. Make sure shoulder belts are in the center of the back of the child seat. Attach the cushion retention clip. Fold the child seat up into the seatback while tucking the top edge of the child seat under the flap. See Figure 11.

3. Press firmly in the center of the child seat to keep in the stowed position. You will not be able to unlock the rear seatback if the built-in child seat is not stowed properly.

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Figure 11: Stowing the built-in child seat Inspection after a collision:

RWARNING

All built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, interlocks, and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified Dealer technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the child restraints do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Built-in child seats not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Built-in child seat maintenance Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the buckle and tongue are damaged and/or do not function properly.

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Cleaning the built-in child seat Your built-in child seat may be cleaned with mild soap and water. Do not use household cleaners as they may weaken the webbing or damage the plastic parts. For your convenience, the liner is removable and can be machine-washed and air-dried. See Figure 12.

Figure 12: Removing the washable liner

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Starting Your Escort

Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition

Your vehicle may have one of the following lock cylinders depending on when it was built:

The ignition lock cylinders LOCK locks the steering wheel when the key is removed. It also locks the console-mounted gearshift on vehicles with automatic transaxles. To turn the key to this position on an automatic transaxle vehicle, the shift control lever must be in P (Park).

RWARNING

LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

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The automatic transaxle console-mounted gearshift will lock only when you turn the key to LOCK. When the gearshift is in any gear position but P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or be removed from the steering column.

If you have a manual transaxle, you must push the key in while turning to the LOCK position in order to remove the key.

LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.

OFF (if equipped) allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel.

ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running.

ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you start the engine. (The brake system warning light will remain lit if the parking brake is set or if there is a problem with the brake system.) The key returns to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs.

START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to test the brake system warning light.

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Removing the Key From the Ignition

Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary, depending on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle.

If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle:

1. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).

2. Set the parking brake fully.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

4. Remove the key.

If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:

1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).

2. Set the parking brake fully.

3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to

ACC. Push the key in while turning to LOCK.

4. Remove the key.

If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.

RWARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).

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RWARNING

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals.

Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator while you start your vehicle. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle

RWARNING

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

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3.

Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make sure all occupants in the vehicle

buckle their safety belts. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more details.

2. Make sure the headlamps and other

accessories are turned off when starting. If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. If you have an automatic transaxle, your vehicle has a special shift-lock safety feature. It prevents you from moving the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position unless the ignition is in the ON position and your foot is on the brake. To move the gearshift lever, you must also depress the thumb button. If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the way to the floor.)

4. Before you start your vehicle, you should

check the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that they work. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.

Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start

Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when

starting your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked.

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4. Turn the key to the START position

(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the key to return to the ON position after the engine has started. If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding.

For a cold engine: q At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If

the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again.

q At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again.

For a warm engine: q Do not hold the key in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then try again.

Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.

After starting, allow the engine to idle for a few seconds before driving away.

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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle, your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is on the brake pedal.

If the engine does not start after two attempts:

1. Turn the key to the OFF position and wait

about two minutes.

2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor

and hold it.

3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.

4. Release the ignition key when the engine

starts.

5. Release the accelerator gradually as the

engine speeds up. Then drive away in the normal manner.

If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. For directions on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.

A computer system controls the engine’s idle RPM. When you start your vehicle, the engine’s idling RPM normally runs higher than when warm. The engine idle control system should only be serviced by a qualified technician.

If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle checked.

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RWARNING

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.

RWARNING

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Using the Engine Block Heater (If equipped)

Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 앥20˚F (앥29˚C) or below consistently during the winter months. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to respond quickly.

To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that you use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

RWARNING

To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.

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For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it in at night to start your vehicle the following morning. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch

If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.

Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you can start your vehicle. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the right rear trim panel in the trunk. You can reach the switch to reset it through the access hole.

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Location of the fuel pump shut-off switch (location on wagon similar)

RWARNING

If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service.

If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt:

1. Turn the key in the ignition to LOCK.

2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.

3.

If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. If the button is already set, you may have a different mechanical problem.

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4. Turn the ignition key ON for a few seconds,

then turn it to LOCK.

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.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

RWARNING

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

RWARNING

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

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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 open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to bring in outside air.

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Warning Lights and Gauges

Your vehicle has one of the following clusters:

Standard Cluster

Sport Cluster

If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following pages. Standard Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are on the standard cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to possible problems with your vehicle. The following sections detail what each of these indicators means.

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Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light/Chime (U.S. vehicles equipped with motorized passive restraint)

The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your safety belt. One of the following will take place:

If the lap belt is not buckled when the key is turned to the ON position, the light will come on for one to two minutes and the chime will sound for four to eight seconds.

If the lap belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime will turn off.

If the lap belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, neither the light nor chime will activate.

If the warning light remains illuminated for more than one minute, check to be sure that both shoulder belts are latched to the emergency release buckle. If the warning light remains illuminated with both front seat shoulder belts latched to the emergency release buckles, refer to the section titled What to Do If Your Shoulder Belt Does Not Engage Properly before driving the vehicle.

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Safety Belt Warning Light/Chime (Canadian vehicles equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts)

This warning light and chime remind you in two ways to fasten your safety belt. If you do not fasten the safety belt before you turn the ignition key to ON, the chime sounds for four (4) to eight (8) seconds. Also, each time you turn the ignition key to ON, the warning light comes on for one to two minutes to remind you to fasten your combination lap and shoulder belt.

The safety belt light Brake Warning Light

The warning light for the brakes can show two things — that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.

This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to START, but it normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays on or comes on after you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced.

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The brake system and parking brake light

RWARNING

The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.

Charging System Light

This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to have the electrical system checked.

This light comes on every time you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off). The light should go off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.

If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.

The charging system light

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Upshift Indicator Light (If equipped)

This light comes on to indicate when you should shift your manual transaxle to the next higher gear. This light will help you get better fuel economy by lighting when you should shift. (If you have a 1.8L engine you will not have an upshift indicator light.)

The upshift indicator light High Beam Light

This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights.

The high beam light

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Liftgate Ajar Light (Wagons only)

This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to ON if the liftgate is not fully closed.

The liftgate ajar light 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. Air Bag Readiness Light

A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five beeps will be heard.

RWARNING

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, or remains on, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

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Air bag readiness light Check Engine Warning Light

The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the operation of the powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to check the function of the vehicle’s powertrain control system during normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light is turned on.

The check engine light

Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.

The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does not come on when you are driving, have your vehicle

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serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the vehicle’s emission control systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in.

If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in.

If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself.

An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning light will turn off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.

On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to have the engine serviced.

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Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it is properly seated.

After completing three (3) consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning light should turn off. If the light does not go off after the fourth engine restart, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. Check Coolant Light

This light indicates that the level of the engine coolant is low and that you should add more coolant. This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to START and remains on for a few seconds after the engine starts, then normally goes out. See Engine coolant in the Index.

The check coolant light

If the CHECK COOLANT warning light stays on, turn the ignition key to OFF and fill the recovery bottle to the FULL HOT mark. If the CHECK COOLANT warning light comes on and stays on after the recovery bottle has been filled, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

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