User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Instrument Cluster
- Entertainment Systems
- AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
- PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)
- AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
- ADRENALIN CD/MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM — (IF EQUIPPED)
- SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SINGLE CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)
- PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD/MP3 — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)
- AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)
- RADIO FREQUENCIES
- RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
- CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
- CD/CD PLAYER CARE
- AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
- Climate Controls
- Lights
- Driver Controls
- MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
- TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
- CENTER CONSOLE
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
- AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
- POWER WINDOWS
- AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR
- SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
- MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
- ELECTRONIC COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)
- POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
- TAILGATE LOCK
- LUGGAGE RACK
- Locks and Security
- Seating and Safety Restraints
- FRONT SEATS
- REAR SEATS
- SAFETY RESTRAINTS
- Personal Safety System
- Safety restraints precautions
- Energy Management Feature
- Combination lap and shoulder belts
- Vehicle sensitive mode
- Automatic locking mode
- Front safety belt height adjustment
- Safety belt pretensioner
- Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
- Conditions of operation
- BeltMinder
- Safety belt extension assembly
- Safety belt maintenance
- AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
- SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
- SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
- Child and infant or child safety seats
- Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions
- Installing child safety seat in the second row center seating position with an automatic locking retractor lap belt
- Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
- Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
- Tires, Wheels and Loading
- NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
- VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
- INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
- TIRES
- INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES
- TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
- WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
- INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
- TIRE CARE
- SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
- VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
- TRAILER TOWING
- CAMPER BODIES
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)
- Driving
- STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- Positions of the ignition
- Preparing to start your vehicle
- Starting the engine
- Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
- If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
- Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
- Guarding against exhaust fumes
- Important ventilating information
- BRAKES
- STEERING
- TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
- PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
- 4WD system indicator lights
- Electronic shift on the fly 4WD system
- Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
- How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
- Basic operating principles
- If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
- If your vehicle gets stuck
- Emergency maneuvers
- Parking
- Normal characteristics
- Driving on sand, mud and water
- Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
- Driving on snow and ice
- Maintenance and Modifications
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER
- STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- Roadside Emergencies
- Customer Assistance
- Cleaning
- Maintenance and Specifications
- SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
- OPENING THE HOOD
- 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE
- WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
- ENGINE OIL
- BATTERY
- ENGINE COOLANT
- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
- ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
- EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING FLUID
- BRAKE FLUID
- TRANSMISSION FLUID
- AIR FILTER
- CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
- TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
- MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
- REFILL CAPACITIES
- LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
- ENGINE DATA
- VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
- IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
- Accessories
- Index
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
• 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
• the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 36,000 miles
(60,000 km) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and
a copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products. Not
all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Fender flares
Front end covers
Grille inserts
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Running boards
Splash guards
Step Bars
Wheels
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