Ford Motor Co.: Notes

2000 Saturn LS1 AutomaticSECTION Notes
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NOTE: When battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. Vehicle may need to be driven for approximately 10 miles or more to relearn strategy.

On Windstar, if battery was disconnected during diagnosis or repair, power sliding doors must be initialized. Perform POWER SLIDING DOOR INITIALIZATION (WINDSTAR ONLY) . On all models, if directed here due to component replacement, see CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING .

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