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Charging System Malfunction
Warning
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned on and extinguishes
when the engine has started. If
it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a fault in the charging system.
With the engine off, check the drive belt
and alternator connections immediately
or contact an authorised Ford dealer.
Brake System Warning Indicator
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is switched on,
signifying a system check. If
the warning light does not illuminate
briefly when the vehicle is started, see an
authorised Ford dealer as soon as
possible. If the light illuminates whilst the
vehicle is being driven, apply brakes
gently, pull over to the side of the road
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Have the vehicle checked by
an authorised Ford dealer immediately.
Illuminates if the park brake is on or not
fully released with the ignition switched
to 'ON'. If the vehicle starts moving with
the park brake on, a single rising beep
warning tone sounds and continues to
sound for twenty seconds or until the
park brake is released.
Cruise Control
Illuminates when cruise control
is on and set.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates briefly
after turning the ignition on. If
the MIL does not illuminate, have the
system checked by an authorised Ford
dealer as soon as possible.
Instrumentation
If the MIL is constantly illuminated when
driving, then this indicates the vehicle is
no longer operating within the emission
regulations, and the vehicle should be
taken to the nearest authorised Ford
dealer for inspection and repair.
If the MIL flashes at a rate of
approximately one flash per second
when driving, then this indicates a fault
has developed that will damage the
catalytic converter.
emissions system. Note that there is no
message centre warning for MIL Contact
your local authorised Ford dealer for
advice.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
hot. Allow the engine to cool before
removing the cap.
resolved.
The engine coolant temperature
gauage shows the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains in the
centre section. If the needle enters the
'Red' section, the engine is overheating.
Stop the engine, switch the ignition
off and determine the cause once
the engine has cooled down.
Refer to 'Engine Coolant Check' in the
'Maintenance' section of this
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CAUTION
Continued use when the MIL is
flashing causes damage to the
WARNINGS
Never remove the coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been
manual.
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