Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster 4 10 Warning and control lights Gauges 10 15 Entertainment Systems 19 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD CD changer Climate Controls Electronic automatic temperature control Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 19 28 33 33 38 38 42 43 49 49 50 60 61 63 Locks and Security 75 Keys Locks Anti-theft system 75 75 77 Seating a
Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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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.
Introduction 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.
Introduction BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to other parts. Drive your new vehicle at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a trailer.
Introduction Any of this information could potentially including 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.
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Power Window Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock 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 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning MAX MIN 9
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.
Instrument Cluster should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Instrument Cluster Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.
Instrument Cluster Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your vehicle serviced.
Instrument Cluster Turn signals Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. BeltMinderY chime Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Instrument Cluster GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “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 immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.
Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure gauge Located in the lower center of the instrument panel, indicates engine oil pressure. If the pointer drops below the normal operating range (50–75 psi) or the minimum low (6 psi) pressure when the engine is running, stop your vehicle as soon as possible, shut off the engine and check the oil level. Add oil if necessary. Do not continue to operate your engine as long as the pointer is out of the normal operating range. Otherwise, your engine may be severely damaged.
Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Instrument Cluster Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.
Entertainment Systems AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD 11. 1. Tape eject control 2. CD eject control 12. 3. Bass/treble control 13. 4. Balance/fade control 14. 5. Compression/shuffle control 15. 6. Select control 16. 7. Side direction/Dolby control 17. 8. Rewind/fast forward control 18. 9. RDS/DSP control 19. 10. Autoset control Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.
Entertainment Systems Turn control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. Press the BASS control then press: • to decrease the bass output and • to increase the bass output.
Entertainment Systems Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the right. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE control then press: • • to shift the sound to the front and to shift the sound to the rear. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.
Entertainment Systems Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.
Entertainment Systems Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory of the control you selected. Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations.
Entertainment Systems Setting the clock with radio data system (RDS) feature Press the RDS control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use the SEL control to manually set the time. • to decrease hours/minutes and • to increase hours/minutes. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.
Entertainment Systems Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes. • In tape mode, radio play will continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the current track. Fast forward The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes.
Entertainment Systems Press the control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolbyt noise reduction. Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D are registered trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing symbol Corporation. Compression adjust Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.
Entertainment Systems This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the volume (using the volume control) to the desired level. The volume level will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic announcements will be at the selected volume level. Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets. Program type • Press the RDS control until the FIND program type is displayed.
Entertainment Systems Mute mode Press the MUTE control to mute the playing media. Press the MUTE control again to return to the playing media. Digital signal processing The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to change the signal mode to suit your listening tastes. These effects will change the sound quality and may need to be adjusted based upon the program material to suit your listening needs. Press the control to turn the feature on or off.
Entertainment Systems 2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder release knob (C), pull the disc holder (B) out of the magazine. A B C A If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the lever (A).
Entertainment Systems 5. Line up the CD with the groove of the disc holder. Ensure that the label on the CD faces downwards. 6. Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine. If the disc holders are not fully locked into the magazine, the unit will not operate. Ensure that the disc holder is evenly inserted and at the same level as the magazine (A). The unit will not operate if the disc holder is not inserted at the same level (B).
Entertainment Systems If • • • • your changer does not work, it may be that: A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc. The disc is inserted with the label surface downward. The disc is dusty or defective. The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the player to cool down before operating. • A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted. CLEANING COMPACT DISCS Inspect all discs for contamination before playing.
Entertainment Systems • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts.
Climate Controls ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and AUTO automatically control the fan speed and airflow location. OFF F OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C NORM A/C HI AUTOMATIC VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF LO Automatic operation Press AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature.
Climate Controls For continuous maximum cooling, push the blue button until 16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the red control. OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C VENT PNL • FLR For continuous maximum heating, push the red button until 32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window.
Climate Controls If a manual override function is selected while the outside temperature is displayed, the new function will be displayed for four seconds after it is changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window along with the override selection. The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving.
Climate Controls • Norm A/C- Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 2°C (36°F). Norm A/C is more quiet than Max A/C, but not as economic and efficient. • Vent-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. • Floor- Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.
Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select VENT 2. Set the temperature control to full heat 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Your vehicle’s headlamp system is equipped with a feature that will not dim the instrument panel lighting when the headlamps are on in the daytime. Even during full daylight, the instrument panel lighting will still be visible with the headlamp operating.
Lights Foglamp control The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions: • Parking lamps • Low beams • Autolamps Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the key must be in the ON position, • the parking brake released, and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather.
Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel. Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the domelamp.
Lights • (1) Eight feet • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) Twenty five feet • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark a 2.5 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light.
Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. The flash rate of the turn signal will speed up considerably if the left or right turn lamp bulb (front or rear) is burned out. Cornering lamps When the turn signal is used and the headlamps are on, the cornering lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of the turn.
Lights BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the hood 2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the headlamp retainer bolts and the headlamp assembly. 5. Remove the headlamp bulb protective cover. 6. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it countercloskwise to free it from the bulb socket and slide the ring off of the plastic base.
Lights The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn the headlamps on with the bulb removed. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs The park/turn lamp bulbs can be replaced with out removing the headlamp assembly. 1.
Lights 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the trunk and carefully pull the carpet away to expose the plastic retainer. 2. Remove plastic retainer to expose the lamp assembly hardware. 3. Remove three nut and washer assemblies and the lamp assembly from the vehicle. 4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 6.
Lights Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb. 3. Connect the new foglamp bulb to the electrical connector. 4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then remove two screws, grommets and the license plate lamp assembly from the trunk lid. 2.
Lights Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs 1. Remove two screws from the lamp assembly. 2. Carefully lift the lamp assembly up for access to the bulbs. 3. Carefully pull the bulb socket out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Driver Controls WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle.
Driver Controls To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. Press and hold the tab on the blade and slide the blade off the wiper arm pin. 3. To attach the new wiper blade, press and hold the tab on the blade and slide the blade on to the wiper arm pin. Then release the tab. TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down.
Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package. Some of the features in the overhead console include a storage bin and compass. To program the Homelinkt, refer to Homelinkt Universal Transceiver it this chapter. Storage compartment (if equipped): Press the OPEN control to open the storage compartment.
Driver Controls Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 3 2 1 15 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 3. Press and hold the MODE control until VAR appears in the display, then release. The display should show the current zone number. 4. Press the MODE control until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.
Driver Controls Compass mode The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. 1. Turn ignition to the ON position. 2. Start the engine. 3. From a blank display press and release the MODE button once. The directional heading will be displayed.
Driver Controls 2. Hold down the MODE button for 5 seconds to enter zone mode. The display will read PRESS RESET TO SET ZONE XX where XX is the current zone. 3. Release the MODE button. 4. Repeatedly press and release the RESET button to scroll through the zones 1–15 until the desired zone is displayed. 5. Press the MODE button to save the new zone setting and return to the compass normal mode. Note: The compass exits the zone setting mode and returns to its previous setting after one minute of no activity.
Driver Controls 4. Press the RESET button to de-calibrate the compass. The display will read CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE for a few seconds and then display a direction with CAL displayed on the right side. 5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]). This will take up to three circles to complete calibration. 6. The correct compass heading will be displayed when the compass is calibrated.
Driver Controls 3. After 20 seconds, the display will read CHANNEL X TRANING to indicate training has started. Continue to hold the button. Note: If the channel being trained has not been previously trained, the channel will immediately enter the training mode (no 20 second delay). 4. Point the original garage door opener/transmitter at the overhead console. Hold down the original transmitter’s button so the overhead console can learn the transmitter’s frequency and data stream. 5.
Driver Controls brand. If there is difficulty locating the “learn” or “smart” button refer to the device’s owner manual or contact HomeLinkt at 1–800–355–3515 or on the Internet at www.homelink.com. 2. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button on the garage door motor head unit. Note: Following step 2, there are 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3. 3. Press and release the programmed HomeLinkt button. Press and release the HomeLinkt button a second time to complete the training process.
Driver Controls Erase mode To erase all three HomeLinkt channel codes: 1. Simultaneously press and hold buttons 1 and 3 for 20 seconds. 2. CLEARING CHANNELS will be displayed when the channel codes are being erased. 3. CHANNELS CLEARED will be displayed when the erase operation is complete. 4. Release buttons 1 and 3. HomeLinkT default code mode HomeLinkt uses default codes for testing and for optional home lighting accessories. To load the default codes: 1. Simultaneously press and hold buttons 1 and 3.
Driver Controls 2. After 20 seconds CHANNELS CLEARED is displayed. Continue to hold the buttons. 3. After 10 more seconds, CHANNELS DEFAULTED is displayed when all the channel default codes have been successfully loaded. Note: If you need to train the garage door opener, refer to “Train mode” in this section. AUXILIARY POWER POINT The auxiliary power point is located in the floor console storage bin. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.
Driver Controls Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.
Driver Controls One touch down • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch completely down and release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation. One touch down can be deactivated during operation by pushing down on the top part of the driver power window control. Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the left side of the control.
Driver Controls Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.
Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P(Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of maximum travel.
Driver Controls To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.
Driver Controls To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET ACCEL to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET ACCEL. You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage.
Driver Controls To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Driver Controls STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features • Press BAND/MODE to select AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped). In Radio mode: NEXT • Press MEM/NEXT to select a preset station from memory. MODE In Tape mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc. In any mode: • Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. Climate control features • Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature.
Driver Controls • To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves. HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device.
Driver Controls 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons releasing only when the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not repeat step one to program additional hand-held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLinkt buttons. This will erase previously programmed hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLinkt. 2.
Driver Controls Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the HomeLinkt button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLinkt should now activate your rolling code equipped device.
Driver Controls 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button. Do NOT release the button. 2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLinkt button, follow step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkt at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.
Driver Controls Deactivating overdrive Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the gearshift handle. The Transmission Control Indicator Light O/D OFF will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive. To return to normal overdrive mode, press the Transmission Control Switch again. The illuminated. O/D OFF will no longer be When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will (Overdrive) mode.
Driver Controls Fuel filler door override release If the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver’s door trim panel and can be operated at any time. You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key.
Driver Controls A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features.
Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLocky Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors. Note: When Perimeter Alarm is armed, this switch is disabled. Press control to lock all doors.
Locks and Security Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. • The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. • Move control down to disengage childproof locks.
Locks and Security Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage.
Locks and Security Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press the control a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and the parklamps/taillamps will flash to confirm the control was pressed.
Locks and Security 7. After a five to ten second delay, the door locks will cycle lock/unlock to confirm successful programming. 8. Turn the ignition to OFF. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. Panic alarm will only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. Opening the trunk Press the control once to open the trunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle.
Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together. Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle.
Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate: • when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the panic alarm, or • when the driver door is unlocked using the key in the driver door key cylinder. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds after the UNLOCK button on the RUN or ACC position. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open.
Locks and Security 1. Enter the keyless entry keypad factory code. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold control 7/8. 3. Within 5 seconds (while holding down control 7/8), press and release control 3/4. 4. Release control 7/8. The door will lock/unlock to confirm the feature has been disabled. Once disabled, the feature can be enabled by repeating the same sequence.
Locks and Security • At your dealer. When using the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of each button in order to ensure a good activation. Programming your own entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one. All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new code.
Locks and Security To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press 3/4 within five seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To release the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press 5/6 within five seconds.
Locks and Security • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLocky system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position.
Locks and Security If any of these items are present, you need to keep these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but can cause a momentary “no start” condition if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded key.
Locks and Security 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the 4 ignition and turn the ignition from 3 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition 5 in 4 (ON) for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 2 (LOCK) and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 1 3.
Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints.
Seating and Safety Restraints Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While the ignition is in the run position, activating the high or low heated seat switch enables heating mode.
Seating and Safety Restraints Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward. Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down.
Seating and Safety Restraints Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries.
Seating and Safety Restraints information to the Restraints control module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.
Seating and Safety Restraints injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.
Seating and Safety Restraints risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management feature section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal safety system is operational The Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal safety system is not required.
Seating and Safety Restraints All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Seating and Safety Restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
Seating and Safety Restraints Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing extraction sensitive mode stops the belt webbing from retracting if it is pulled out too quickly. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
Seating and Safety Restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision to verify that the 9automatic locking retractor9 feature for child seats is still working properly. Safety belt assemblies should be inspected according to the procedures in the Workshop Manual and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...
Seating and Safety Restraints If... The driver’s and front passenger’s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON... The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...
Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... “Belts are uncomfortable” Consider... We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort. “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
Seating and Safety Restraints same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds. Confirmation is not given for the one time disable. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process.
Seating and Safety Restraints • This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the light off, then followed by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again.
Seating and Safety Restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided.
Seating and Safety Restraints Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. To properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module.
Seating and Safety Restraints Children and air bags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag.
Seating and Safety Restraints The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
Seating and Safety Restraints If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. If the safety belt pretensioners deploy in an accident, they will not function again ( belt will not extract or retract) and must be replaced immediately. Failure to replace the retractor assemblies will increase the risk of injury.
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. Do not lean your head on the door. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Seating and Safety Restraints The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions.
Seating and Safety Restraints • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.
Seating and Safety Restraints • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt.
Seating and Safety Restraints never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for children to ride. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision.
Seating and Safety Restraints When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
Seating and Safety Restraints Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2.
Seating and Safety Restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5.
Seating and Safety Restraints 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward.
Seating and Safety Restraints The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
Seating and Safety Restraints 5. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. 7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Seating and Safety Restraints Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back. The LATCH anchors are below the locator symbols on the seat back.
Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the radio to 3 operate while the engine is not 5 running. 2. LOCK, locks automatic 2 transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 1 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed.
Driving Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.
Driving • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). P R N D 2 1 • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the 124 light may not illuminate.
Driving Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 4 3 5 2 1 Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again.
Driving BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied.
Driving Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the four-wheel ABS is required, apply continuous force on the brake. The four wheel ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. • The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping distance.
Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. ! BRAKE Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Driving Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the Traction Controly portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting.
Driving To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark on the reservoir. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
Driving The air suspension shut-off switch is located on the left side of the trunk. If this switch is in the OFF position, the rear air suspension will not operate. On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver.
Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). P R N D 2 1 N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. P R N D 2 1 Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four.
Driving Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift handle. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. O/D OFF Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the Drive position. The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Transmission operates in gears one through three.
Driving 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. P R N D 2 1 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to Overdrive. Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed.
Driving Extended use of other than the manufacturer’s specified size tires on a limited slip rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall.
Driving • GCW (Gross Combined Weight): The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer. • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum permissible combined weight of the towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow.
Driving The weight of your loaded trailer should not exceed 907 kg (2,000 lbs). The GCW of your vehicle and trailer should not exceed 2,993 kg (6,600 lbs). TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 3,200 km (2,000 miles). Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing.
Driving Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations.
Driving • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
Driving • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles) If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components.
Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside Emergencies Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1–800–665–2006.
Roadside Emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the left side of the trunk behind the left rear tail light and the trunk liner. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5.
Roadside Emergencies Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.
Roadside Emergencies 32 27 25 26 23 24 21 22 19 31 20 30 18 16 17 9 14 15 7 12 13 5 3 6 8 10 11 4 29 1 2 28 The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fuse Amp Rating 15A 5A 7.
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 11 Fuse Amp Rating 5A 12 15A 13 14 5A 10A 15 15A 16 15A 17 18 19 20 21 7.
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Rating 31 — 32 — * Circuit breaker Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 Fuse Amp Rating 40A** — — – – – 50A** 50A** 30A** 115 116 117 118 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 301 302 303 304 401 501 502 503 50A** 30A** – 20A** 1/2 ISO 1/2 ISO 1/2 ISO 1/2 ISO 1/2 ISO — 1/2 ISO 1/2 ISO — Full ISO Full ISO Full ISO Full ISO — Diode — — 150 Power Distribution Box Description Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Ignition switch Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27 VAP
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 601 602 Fuse Amp Rating — 20A** Power Distribution Box Description Not used Adjustable pedals, Power seat, Locks, Decklid, Lumbar * Mini fuse ** Circuit breaker/Maxi fuse Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed.
Roadside Emergencies • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle. • use more than one temporary spare tire at a time.
Roadside Emergencies 3. To remove the mini-spare tire, remove the spare tire cover, turn the hold-down nut counterclockwise, then remove the spare tire. The jack is located under the spare tire. The tie-down fastener for the road tire is located in the bag under the spare tire. Refer to Step 10 for road tire stowage. On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle.
Roadside Emergencies 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location markings: JACK LOCATION-FRONT The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body. • Locate the jack locator mark (B circle) on the body (C) near the tire you are changing, then place the jack (D) under the frame (A) of the vehicle aligning it with the mark (B - circle).
Roadside Emergencies • Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. To lessen risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is ONLY meant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear differential as a jacking point. 6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 7.
Roadside Emergencies 9. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. 1 3 4 5 2 10. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. When stowing the flat tire, be sure to tie down the tire by turning the fastener clockwise until snug. Note: To make sure the road wheel is properly stowed: • Place the jack bag on the trunk shelf as shown in the illustration. Place the road wheel on the shelf area of the trunk with the valve stem facing up. • Use the tie-down fastener from the bag as shown.
Roadside Emergencies Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2.
Roadside Emergencies + + – – 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. + + – – 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
Roadside Emergencies + + – – 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 5.
Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables + + – – Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. + + – – 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery.
Roadside Emergencies + + – – 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. + + – – 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.
Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the authorized dealer where your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed. However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford Motor Company or Ford of Canada dealership authorized for warranty repairs.
Customer Assistance In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
Customer Assistance In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws.
Customer Assistance THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states.
Customer Assistance Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for their business leadership qualities.
Customer Assistance Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question 6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentation before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well.
Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
Customer Assistance If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A. Telephone: (313) 594-4857 FAX: (313) 390-0804 If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership.
Customer Assistance IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.
Customer Assistance REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to the touch” or during exposure to strong, direct sunlight.
Cleaning PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products.
Cleaning • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts.
Cleaning WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on the windshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination.
Cleaning INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
Cleaning FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Each product is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications.
Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Owner Information Guide to find out which parts and services are covered.
Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open.
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L DOHC V8 engine 1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant bleed plug 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Battery 11.
Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7.
Maintenance and Specifications Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4.
Maintenance and Specifications SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153–H. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments.
Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the “level indicator”. Do not overfill the battery cells.
Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Maintenance and Specifications R TU LE AD RE N • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide.
Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter.
Maintenance and Specifications ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine your vehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir. • Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored), VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon), depending on the type of coolant originally equipped in your vehicle.
Maintenance and Specifications To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).
Maintenance and Specifications 7. Install the coolant bypass bleed plug. Be sure plug is tight. 8. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to within the “cold fill range” or the “cold full” level on the reservoir. 9. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.) After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, refer to Checking Engine Coolant section.
Maintenance and Specifications Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter.
Maintenance and Specifications WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
Maintenance and Specifications • Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Maintenance and Specifications Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off feature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe. 5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
Maintenance and Specifications Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based compounds containing MMT. Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use “Premium” unleaded gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimum performance.
Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. • Your “Check Engine” indicator may come on.
Maintenance and Specifications amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range.
Maintenance and Specifications economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
Maintenance and Specifications • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
Maintenance and Specifications • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
Maintenance and Specifications If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
Maintenance and Specifications NG RI NOT DO ERFILL OV POW STE ER UI E FL D 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range. MAX MIN 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
Maintenance and Specifications 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag.
Maintenance and Specifications High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used.
Maintenance and Specifications 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. 7. Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp.
Maintenance and Specifications Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Maintenance and Specifications SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Certification label and inside fuel door. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Maintenance and Specifications Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity as those requiring replacement. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label.
Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery-standard Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* 4.6L DOHC V8 engine FA-1745 FG-986B BXT-65–650 FL-820-S EV-257 AWSF-32-EM * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Windshield washer fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Capacity Fill to line on reservoir 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONt and MERCONt V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONt and MERCONt V.
Maintenance and Specifications Item Engine coolant Engine oil Hinges, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Lock cylinders Power steering fluid Automatic transmission (4R70W) Rear Axle Lubricant 2 Windshield washer fluid Ford part name Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Multi-Purpose Grease Ford part number VC-4–A (US) or CXC-10 (Canada) Ford specifica
Maintenance and Specifications 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used. 2 Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-2 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle.
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Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel.
Maintenance and Specifications 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped).
Accessories FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 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.
Accessories Travel equipment Cargo net Daytime running lights (DRL) Protection and appearance equipment All-weather floor mats “B” Pillar ecterior trim Carpeted floor mats Car cover with Marauder logo Decklid spoiler Door edge guards First aid kit Flat splash guards Highway safety kit Locking gas cap Molded splash guards Rear spoiler Side window deflectors Styled hood deflector Universal floor mats 219
Accessories For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information.
Index A B ABS (see Brakes) .....................126 Air bag supplemental restraint system ................104, 108 and child safety seats ............106 description ......................104, 108 disposal ....................................111 driver air bag ..................106, 109 indicator light ...........12, 108, 110 operation .........................106, 109 passenger air bag ...........106, 109 side air bag ..............................108 Air cleaner filter ...............
Index Child safety seats ......................114 attaching with tether straps .......................................118 in front seat ............................116 in rear seat ..............................116 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............174 instrument panel ....................176 interior .....................................177 interior trim ............................176 plastic parts ............................175 washing ....................................
Index idle speed control ...................186 lubrication specifications ..................212, 214 refill capacities ........................211 service points ..........................181 starting after a collision .........143 Engine block heater .................125 Engine oil ..................................182 change oil soon warning, message center .......................182 checking and adding ..............182 dipstick ....................................182 filter, specifications ........
Index H Jump-starting your vehicle ......156 Hazard flashers .........................143 Head restraints ...........................88 Headlamps ...................................38 aiming ........................................40 autolamp system .......................38 bulb specifications ....................43 daytime running lights .............39 flash to pass ..............................40 high beam ...........................14, 39 replacing bulbs .........................
Index traction control active ..............13 turn signal indicator .................14 Limited-slip axle .......................135 Load limits .................................136 GAWR ......................................136 GVWR ......................................136 trailer towing ..........................136 Locks autolock .....................................81 childproof ..................................76 doors ..........................................75 Lubricant specifications ...
Index Safety restraints ........91, 94, 96–98 belt minder ...............................99 cleaning the safety belts ........103 extension assembly ................103 for adults .............................96–98 for children .............................111 Occupant Classification Sensor ........................................92 warning light and chime .......................12, 14, 98–99 Safety seats for children ..........114 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...............91 Seats .................
Index W Warning chimes ...........................14 Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................182 Water, Driving through .............136 Windows power .........................................60 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid .....182 checking and cleaning ..............49 operation ...................................49 replacing wiper blades .............49 Wrecker towing .........................
