Ford E-SERIES-2003 User Manual

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning and control lights 12 Gauges 15

Entertainment Systems 17

AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 AM/FM stereo cassette 19 AM/FM stereo with CD 25

Climate Controls 51

Heater only 51 Manual heating and air conditioning 52

Lights 54

Headlamps 54 Turn signal control 55 Bulb replacement 57

Driver Controls 63

Windshield wiper/washer control 63 Steering wheel adjustment 64 Power windows 68 Mirrors 68 Speed control 69

Locks and Security 73

Keys 73 Locks 73

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 77

Seating 77 Safety restraints 83 Air bags 93 Child restraints 97

Driving 113

Starting 113 Brakes 116 Transmission operation 119 Trailer towing 126

Roadside Emergencies 139

Getting roadside assistance 139 Hazard flasher switch 140 Fuel pump shut-off switch 140 Fuses and relays 142 Changing tires 149 Jump starting 157 Wrecker towing 162

Customer Assistance 163

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 171

Cleaning 172

Underbody preservation 176

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 178

Engine compartment 179 Engine oil 181 Battery 184 Fuel information 196 Air filter(s) 209 Part numbers 215 Refill capacities 216 Lubricant specifications 221

Accessories 228

Index 231

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

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Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Data Recording

Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status.

Any of this information could potentially include information regarding how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application or steering input. This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event.

This stored information may be read out and used by:

• Ford Motor Company.

• service and repair facilities.

• law enforcement or government agencies.

• others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

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Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow

the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your diesel-powered light truck.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

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Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent

supplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be indicated on the Certification label. The label is located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the rear edge of the driver’s door. You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain 7.3L Diesel engine equipped vehicles.

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Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the Dedicated Natural Gas Vehicle supplement. This book contains important operation and

maintenance information.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Traction Control AdvanceTrac

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake

Instrument Cluster

when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

Brake reserve system warning (if equipped): Illuminates to

indicate normal Hydromax booster reserve system activation when the engine is OFF and the service brake pedal is applied.

This light may also illuminate momentarily if the engine is running and the driver turns the steering wheel fully in one direction while braking.

If the light remains on while the engine is running, this indicates inadequate hydraulic booster pressure or reserve pump system failure. Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and seek service immediately.

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

BRAKE

ABS

Instrument Cluster

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

Oil pressure/Engine coolant:

Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred:

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL): Illuminates when the

overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

LOW

FUEL

OVERDRIVE

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and

“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Instrument Cluster

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Instrument Cluster

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information..

AM/FM STEREO

Entertainment Systems

1. Seek: Press

/ to find the

next listenable station down/up the frequency band.

2. Tune: Press

/ to manually

adjust the radio frequency down/up.

3. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

4. Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band

1 2 3 4

AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

AM/FM

Entertainment Systems

5. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

6. Tone: Press TONE until the

desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade appears on the display. Turn the volume control to raise/lower the

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

VOL

PUSH

levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped).

7. CLK (Clock): To set the hour,

press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the display. Press SEEK to decrease

increase

the hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the display. Press TUNE to decrease

or increase the minutes.

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE

Entertainment Systems

VOL - PUSH ON

13 14 15 16 17 1 234

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

123456

1. Balance: Press to shift sound to

the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

FM1

SIDE

REW FF

CLK

TAPE

AMS

1 - 2

3. CLK: To set the hour, press and

hold CLK. Then press SEEK to decrease

or increase the

CLK

hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes.

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press

and hold to activate Automatic

TAPE

AMS

Music Search (allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the

Entertainment Systems

next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape

direction.

SIDE 1 - 2

6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind

REW

the tape.

FF (fast forward): Press to

advance the tape.

7. Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

Dolby威 noise reduction: Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape

noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

9. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief

sampling of all listenable radio stations or all tape selections. Press again to stop.

10. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

Press TUNE

/ to change

frequency down/up

11. Seek: Press and

release

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

12. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

13. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

Entertainment Systems

14. Bass: Press

/ to

decrease/increase the bass output.

15. Treble: Press

/ to

decrease/increase the treble output.

16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a

tape.

17. Cassette door: Insert a cassette into the cassette door.

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

Entertainment Systems

1. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease volume.

2. Scan: Press to hear a brief

sampling of all listenable stations, tape selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

3. CD Door: Insert a CD with the

label side up.

4. Cassette door: Insert the

cassette with the opening to the right.

5. Eject: Press to eject the

cassette/CD. The radio will resume playing.

6. Tape: Press to start tape play.

Press to stop tape during rewind/fast forward.

CD: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

7. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing media.

SCAN

Entertainment Systems

8. Auto: Press to set first six

strongest stations (if available) into AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons; press again to return to normal stations.

9. Clock: Press and hold to set the

clock. Press the decrease hours or SEEK to increase hours. Press the to decrease minutes or TUNE to

increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function.

10. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

/ to shift sound to the

SEEK to

TUNE

11. Memory preset buttons: To

set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM, tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play

tracks in random order.

13. Compression (CD): Press to

bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Entertainment Systems

14. Dolby威 noise reduction:

Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode

only. Press to play reverse side of the tape.

16. Fast Forward (FF): Press for

a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance.

17. Rewind (REW): Press for a

slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind.

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass,

Treble, Balance and Fade controls.

19. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the treble output.

20. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

Press TUNE

/ to change

frequency down/up.

SEEK

TUNE

REW

SEL

Entertainment Systems

21. Seek: Press and release

SEEK strong station, selection or track.

22. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM

/ for previous/next

SEEK

TUNE

171615

DISC TUNE

SHUF

SCAN

LOAD

PUSH ON

1 2 3 4 5 6

12 11 10 9

1. Seek: Press and release

SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, or track of the current disc.

2. Rewind: Press and hold until the

desired selection is reached.

Fast forward: Press and hold until the desired selection is reached.

SEEK REW FF

2 3

COMP

SEL

FADETREB

MUTE

BALBASS

Entertainment Systems

3. Comp (Compression): The compression feature operates in CD mode

and brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control until COMP ON is displayed.

4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing media

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press

and hold to eject all loaded discs. If disc is not removed, it will reload into the system. Works with the ignition on or off.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL the treble output.

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels. Use with MENU to set the clock and RDS function on/off.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic announcement mode and Program type mode.

10. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

/ to decrease/increase

/ to shift sound to the

Entertainment Systems

11. CD: Press to select CD mode.

12. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. In CD mode, press to begin radio play.

Autostore: Stores the six strongest stations without erasing your current presets. To activate, press and momentarily hold AM/FM. Autostore will flash in the display. The six strongest stations will fill the memory preset buttons for AM/FM1/FM2 if enough stations are available. If not, stations will be repeated. Press again to deactivate.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

14. Load: Press to load a CD. Press

and hold to load up to six discs.

15. Shuffle: Press to play tracks

and CDs in random order.

16. Scan: Press SCAN to move up

the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. CD: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of CD tracks. Press again to stop.

17. Disc tune: Radio: Press

or to manually tune down or up the radio frequency band. CD:

Press the CD.

to select the previous track or to select the next track on

Entertainment Systems

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Quick Start — How to get going

To operate the system:

1. Your AutoVision威 system is automatically activated when the vehicle

ignition and the audio system are ON.

2. If a movie is desired, insert a VHS cassette into the VCP and the video

should start playing.

3. Press the MEDIA control to toggle to any other desired media source.

Entertainment Systems

To play a video game:

1. Connect the video line from your game device to the VIDEO jack.

2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the left (L) and right (R)

audio jacks.

3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on

and the AUX indicator will illuminate.

4. If desired, press the

the headphone jack. With the headphones ON, the rear speakers will not operate.

Your AutoVision威 System allows you to watch movie rentals and your favorite home videocassettes. It also allows you to plug in and play a variety of standard video games. Please review this user manual to become familiar with the AutoVision威 features and controls as well as the very important safety information.

Should you have any questions regarding your AutoVision威 System, please feel free to call the toll free assistance hotline at 1 (877) 848–6434.

/ control and plug a 3.5mm headphone into

Safety information

Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference.

Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the AutoVision威 System. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Entertainment Systems

Do not insert foreign objects into the videocassette player (VCP) tape cassette compartment.

The front glass on the liquid crystal display may break when hit

with a hard surface. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water.

The driver must not attempt to operate any function of the floor

console mounted VCP while the vehicle is in motion. Give full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road and park in a safe place before inserting or extracting video tapes from the VCP. A remote control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to operate the VCP functions without distracting the driver.

Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your AutoVision威 System.

Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of seats and/or compartments.

Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables when not in use.

Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on them or allow them to get wet or dirty.

Do not clean any part of the AutoVision威 system with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance

Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln Mercury could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio communications.

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