Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Care
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[MC21050(ALL)05/96
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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.
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[MC21060(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: Always use Motorcraft MERCONH or equivalent
MERCONH automatic transaxle fluid when you refill
your automatic transaxle fluid.
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[MC21310(ALL)01/96] Battery
[MC21315(ALL)05/96]
The Motorcraft low-maintenance battery requires periodic
service as detailed below. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep
the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the
battery cables are tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
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[MC21320(ALL)05/96]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals,
remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with a
wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are done
cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top
of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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[MC21325(ALL)01/96]
Battery replacement
[MC21330(ALL)05/96]
If your original equipment battery requires replacement while
under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft
low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed.
[MC21335(ALL)05/96]
Check the electrolyte level of each cell (there are six) at least
every 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Keep the
electrolyte level between the MAX and MIN lines that are on
the side of the battery (you will have to remove the battery
cover to see the fill lines on the battery). Do not overfill the
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Update:Mon Jun 10 15:17:05 1996