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Contents

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 14
Seating and safety restraints 44
Starting and driving
Starting 76
Driving 84
Roadside emergencies 107
Servicing
Maintenance and care 125
Capacities and specifications 183
Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 189
Index 190
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Introduction
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ICONS
Indicates a w arning. Read the
follow ing section on Warni ngs for
a full explanation.
Indicates that vehicle inform ation
related to recycling and other
environm ental concerns w ill follow.
W e m ust all play our part in
protecting the environm ent.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of w aste
cleaning and lubrication m aterials
are significant steps tow ard this
aim .
BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Sim ply avoid
driving too fast during the first
1 600 km (1 000 m iles). Vary
speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the m oving parts
a chance to break in.
WARNINGS
H ow can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible dam age to others, your
vehicle and its equipm ent?
In this ow ners guide, answ ers to
such questions are contained in
com m ents highlighted by the
w arning triangle sym bol.
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Introduction
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The inform ation found in this guide
w as in effect at the tim e of
printing. Ford m ay change the
contents w ithout notice and
w ithout incurring obligation.
If possible, you should avoid hard
braking for the first 1 600 km
(1 000 m iles).
From 1 600 km (1 000 m iles)
onw ards you can gradually increase
the perform ance of your vehicle up
to the perm itted m axim um speeds.
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Instrumentation
Page 27
Turn signal/high beam
Page 6
Instrum ent cluster
Page 26
H azard flasher
control
Page 28
W indshield
w iper/w asher
control
Page 129
H ood release
Page 14
H eadlam p control/
Foglam p control*
Page 26
H orn
Page 25
Tilt steering
w heel lever
Page 16
Instrum ent panel
dim m er sw itch
Page 24
Ignition sw itch
Page 29
Speed control*
Page 17
Pow er m irrors
CHECK
ENGINE
O/D
OFF
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
M
I R R O R
S
NORMAL 1
2
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x 1 0 0 0
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0 0 0 0
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130
MPH
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E F
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U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
B R A K E
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Instrumentation
Page 18
Clock
Page 16
Rear w indow
defroster control*
O n various m odels the
appearance and location of
som e item s m ay differ from
those show n here. H ow ever,
the page references given
still apply.
P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
:
I0 20
Page 19
Clim ate control system
Page 42
A nti-theft system status
indicator*
E lectronic sound system ;
refer to A udio G uide
* if equipped
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High beams
Illum inates w hen the headlam p
high beam s are on.
Instrumentation
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Turn signal
Flashes w hen the left or right turn
signal or hazard lights are
activated.
Charging system
Briefly illum inates w hen the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. The light also illum inates
w hen the battery is not charging
properly and the vehicle m ay
require electrical system service.
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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130
MPH
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E F
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U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
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x 1 0 0 0
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5
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7
8
N
ORMA
L
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
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Instrumentation
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Safety belt
Illum inates w hen the ignition is
sw itched on as a rem inder to fasten
the safety belts. For m ore
inform ation, refer to Safety belt
i ndi cator li ght and warni ng
chi me in the Seati ng and safety
restrai nts chapter.
O/D Off indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
Illum inates and rem ains
illum inated w hen the transaxle
control sw itch (TCS) on the end of
the gearshift lever is pressed and
overdrive is turned off.
Indicates the status of the
transaxle and w ill flash steadily if a
m alfunction is detected. If the
flashing persists, have your
transaxle serviced by your dealer
or a qualified service technician as
soon as possible.
If the condition persists, your
transaxle m ay be dam aged.
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
Low coolant (if equipped)
Briely illum inates w hen the ignition
is turned on and the engine is off.
Illum inates w hen the engine
coolant level is low. Refer to the
Mai ntenance and care chapter to
check the engine coolant level.
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Instrumentation
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Check engine
Illum inates w hen the ignition is
turned on and the engine is off.
A lso illum inates w hen the engines
em ission control system requires
service or if the fuel filler cap is
not fitted correctly.
CHECK
ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
Air bag readiness
Briefly illum inates w hen the
ignition is turned on. If the light
fails to illum inate, continues to
flash or rem ains on, have the
system serviced im m ediately.
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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20
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60
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80
90
110
120
130
MPH
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100
E F
1
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U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
N
ORMA
L
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
Low fuel
Illum inates w hen the fuel level is
low.
CHECK
ENGINE
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Instrumentation
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Front foglamps
Illum inates w hen foglam ps are
sw itched on.
Refer to Foglamps control in the
Controls and features chapter for
notes on use.
CHECK
ENGINE
Brake system warning light
E xtinguishes w hen the parking
brake is released. Illum inates after
releasing the parking brake to
indicate low brake fluid level.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
M om entarily illum inates w hen the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light stays on or
continues to flash, the A BS needs
to be serviced.
Engine oil pressure
Briefly illum inates w hen the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. The light also illum inates
w hen engine oil pressure has been
lost. Refer to the Mai ntenance
and carechapter to check the
engine oil level as soon as possible.
If the engine oil level is correct and
the light stays on, see your dealer
or qualified service technician.
B R A K E
B R A K E
B R A K E
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Instrumentation
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Testing the warning and
indicator lights and chimes
Turn the ignition key to the on
position w ithout starting the
engine. The follow ing w arning and
indicator lights w ill illum inate
briefly: charging system , safety belt
(does not illum inate, if the drivers
safety belt is fastened), low
coolant, low fuel, engine oil
pressure, check engine and air bag
readiness.
If any of these lights do not
illum inate, see your dealer or
qualified service technician.
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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80
90
110
120
130
MPH
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100
E F
1
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U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
N
ORMA
L
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
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Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds w hen the headlam ps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
is not in the ignition) and the
drivers door is open.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds w hen the key is left in the
off/lock or accessory position and
the drivers door is open.
Safety belt warning chime
For inform ation on the safety belt
w arning chim e, refer to the
Seati ng and safety restrai nts
chapter.
Air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) warning chime
For inform ation on the SRS
w arning chim e, refer to the
Seati ng and safety restrai nts
chapter.
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Instrumentation
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N
O
RM
A
L
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the tem perature of the
engine coolant. A t norm al
operating tem perature, the needle
rem ains w ithin the N O RM A L area.
If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Sw itch off
the ignition and determ ine the
source of the problem . Refer to
Checki ng and addi ng engi ne
coolant in the Mai ntenance and
care chapter.
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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130
MPH
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E F
1
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U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
N
ORMA
L
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
GAUGES
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Instrumentation
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Trip odometer
The trip odom eter can register the
m ileage of individual journeys. To
reset, depress the button.
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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20
30
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60
70
80
90
110
120
130
MPH
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Speedom eter
O dom eter
Trip odom eter Reset button
E F
1
/
2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays the
approxim ate level of usable fuel left
in the fuel reservoir.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per m inute (rpm ).
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
Odometer
Registers the total m ileage of the
vehicle.
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P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
M
I R R O R S
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
T /C O F F
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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MPH
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E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
:
I0 20
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTROLS
Headlamp control
Lam ps off.
Turn one position clockw ise:
Parking lam ps, instrum ent panel
lam ps, license plate lam ps and tail
lam ps on
Turn tw o positions clockw ise:
H eadlam ps on.
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Daytime running light (DRL)
(Canadian vehicles only)
The D RL system turns on the
highbeam headlam ps, w ith a
reduced light output, w hen:
the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the on position,
the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake, and
the headlam p system is in the off
position.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Pull out the control w hile the
headlam ps are on to turn the
foglam ps on.
Push the control in to deactivate
the foglam ps.
The daytim e running light
(D RL) system w ill not
illum inate the tail lam ps and
parking lam ps. Turn on your
headlam ps at dusk. Failure to do
so m ay result in a collision.
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Panel dimmer control
A djust the control to vary the
intensity of the panel lighting.
O perates only w hen the exterior
lights are sw itched on.
Rear window defroster
(if equipped)
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear w indow of thin ice and fog.
The ignition m ust be in the on
position to operate the rear
w indow defroster.
The defroster turns off
autom atically after 10 m inutes or
w hen the ignition is turned to the
off position. To m anually turn off
the defroster, push the control
again.
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Power mirrors
The control can be sw ivelled and
turned.
Turn the control counterclockw ise
to adjust the drivers side m irror,
clockw ise to adjust the passengers
side m irror. A djust the selected
m irror by m oving the center
control in the desired direction.
Then turn the control back to the
center position.
M
I
R
R O
R
S
M
I
R
R O
R
S
P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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MPH
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E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
:
I0 20
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
M
I R R O R S
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To toggle betw een 12 or 24 hour
form at, depress the H button and
the M button sim ultaneously and
then release them .
To advance the hours, press the H
button; to advance the m inutes
press the M button. To advance
rapidly, depress and hold the
corresponding button.
H ours M inutes
:
I0 20
Audio system
For inform ation on the audio
system , refer to the A udio G uide.
Digital clock
Sw itch the ignition on: The clock
can be set to either 12 or 24 hour
form at.
Controls and features
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P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
M
I R R O R S
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
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MPH
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E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
: I0 20
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
Climate controls
Vents
A irflow from the vents m ay be
adjusted by m oving the horizontal
control or vertically adjusting the
vent according to your airflow
preference.
Your vehicle has one of the
follow ing clim ate control system s:
M anual heating system
M anual heating and air
conditioning system
In som e m odes, the tw o system s
function sim ilarly. In m odes w here
the system s do not function
sim ilarly, the different functions
are noted.
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Controlling airflow
Turn the m ode control to the
desired airflow position.
The A /C com pressor (if equipped)
operates in the positions m arked *.
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F


M AX
A/C
Fan speed
Turn the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
L O
H I
Temperature
Turn the tem perature control to
the desired m ix of w arm or cool air
(left for cooler and right for
w arm er).
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Using MAX A/C mode
(if equipped)
The M A X A /C m ode recirculates
the air and directs it to flow
through the instrum ent panel
vents.
This m ode is noisier, but provides
quicker cooling than the A /C m ode.
The A /C com pressor only functions
if the outside tem perature is above
10C (50F).
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
Using A/C mode (if equipped)
The A /C m ode directs outside
conditioned air to flow through the
instrum ent panel vents. The A /C
m ode can be used for heating,
ventilating and air conditioning.
The A /C com pressor only functions
in the A /C m ode if the outside
tem perature is above 10C (50F).
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
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Using the PANEL mode
The panel m ode directs outside air
to the panel vents.
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
OFF mode
Select the off position for all
clim ate control functions to cease.
The outside inlet door w ill close
and the fan w ill shut off.
D rive w ith the clim ate control
system on (either in heating or A /C
m ode) to reduce hum idity in your
vehicle.
Using the PNL/FLR mode
The panel/floor m ode directs
outside air to flow through both the
panel and floor vents.
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
Using the FLOOR mode
The floor m ode directs outside air
to the floor vents.
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
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Using the FLR/DEF mode
The floor/defrost m ode directs
outside air to flow through the floor
vents and w indshield defroster
vents. The A /C com pressor (if
equipped) w ill function to
dehum idify the w indow s provided
the outside tem perature is above
10C (50F).
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
Using the DEF mode
In addition to defogging and
dem isting the front w indshield, the
defrost m ode of your vehicle also
has the capability to dem ist the
front side w indow s. The A /C
com pressor (if equipped) w ill
function to dehum idify the
w indow s provided the outside
tem perature is above 10C (50F).
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
Passenger compartment air
filter
Your vehicle is equipped w ith an air
filter that rem oves pollen and road
dust from outside air before it is
directed to the interior of the
vehicle. Refer to the Mai ntenance
and carechapter for m aintenance
of this filter.
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
1. Ignition off, steering w heel
locked.
O n vehicles w ith autom atic
transaxles, the ignition key can
return to this position only if the
gearshift lever is in P (Park).
2. The accessory position. Steering
unlocked, radio operational.
Ignition and all m ain electrical
circuits are disabled.
The ignition key should not be left
in this position for too long to avoid
discharging the battery
unnecessarily.
3. Ignition sw itched on, all
electrical circuits operational.
W arning and indicator lights
illum inate. This key position is for
norm al driving.
4. Starter m otor activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine
starts.
3
4
2
1
M
I R R O R S
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
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90
100
110
120
130
MPH
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40
60
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80
120 100
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160
180
200
E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
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P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
M
I R R O R S
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
MPH
20
40
60
55
80
120 100
140
160
180
200
E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
:
I0 20
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
Tilt steering
Pull the locking lever on the
steering colum n cover up to adjust
the steering colum n position.
Secure the w heel by pushing the
locking lever dow n.
N ever adjust the steering
w heel w hile the vehicle is
m oving.
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Hazard flasher control
U se only in an em ergency to w arn
traffic of vehicle breakdow n or
approaching danger. D epress to
activate. D epress again to sw itch
off. The hazard lights can be
operated w hen the ignition is off.
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
Horn
Press the pad. The horn can be
operated w hen the ignition is off.
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P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
M
I R R O R S
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
MPH
20
40
60
55
80
120 100
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180
200
E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
:
I0 20
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
Multi-function switch
The turn signal functions are
available only w ith the ignition
sw itch on.
Right turn signal
M ove the lever up.
Left turn signal
M ove the lever dow n.
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever tow ard you and
release quickly for flash-to-pass
operation.
High beam Headlamps
Push the lever tow ard the
instrum ent panel.
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Wipers
Lift the w indshield w iper lever to
the desired speed interval.
Interm ittent: push lever up to the
first position.
Low : push lever up to the second
position.
H igh: push lever up to the third
position.
For a single w ipe, push the lever
dow nw ard.
Windshield wipers and washer
Intermittent wiper control
(if equipped)
Rotate the variable interm ittent
w iper control to the desired speed.
1 = Short tim e interval
6 = E xtended tim e interval
Washer
Pull the lever tow ard the steering
w heel. The w asher operates in
conjunction w ith the w indshield
w ipers.
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D o not use the speed control
in heavy traffic or on roads
that are w inding, slippery, or
unpaved.
O ff
O n
Speed control (if equipped)
To turn speed control off
Press O ff or
turn off the vehicle ignition.
O nce speed control is sw itched off,
the previously program m ed set
speed w ill be erased.
To turn speed control on
Press O n.
P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
M
I R R O R S
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
MPH
20
40
60
55
80
120 100
140
160
180
200
E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
:
I0 20
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
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To set a speed
Press SetA cc. For speed control to
operate, the speed control m ust be
on and the vehicle speed m ust be
greater than 48 km /h (30 m ph).
If you drive up or dow n a steep hill,
your vehicle speed m ay vary
m om entarily slow er or faster than
the set speed. This is norm al.
Speed control cannot reduce the
vehicle speed if it increases above
the set speed on a dow nhill. If your
vehicle speed is faster than the set
speed w hile driving on a dow nhill
in overdrive, you m ay w ant to shift
to the next low er gear to reduce
your vehicle speed.
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
If your vehicle slow s dow n m ore
than 16 km /h (10 m ph) below your
set speed on an uphill, your speed
control w ill disengage. This is
norm al. Press Res to re-engage it.
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R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
To set a lower speed
Press and hold Coast. Release the
control w hen the desired vehicle
speed is reached, or
press and release Coast. E ach
press w ill decrease the set speed
by 1.6 km /h (1 m ph), or
depress the brake pedal. W hen
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SetA cc.
To set a higher speed
Press and hold SetA cc. Release
w hen the desired set speed is
reached, or
press and release SetA cc. E ach
press w ill increase the set speed
by 1.6 km /h (1 m ph) or
accelerate w ith your accelerator
pedal, then press SetA cc.
You m ay accelerate w ith the
accelerator pedal at any tim e
during speed control usage.
Releasing the accelerator pedal w ill
return your vehicle speed to the
previously set speed.
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
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R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
To return to a set speed
Press Res. For Res to operate,
the vehicle speed m ust be faster
than 48 km /h (30 m ph).
To disengage speed control
D epress the brake pedal.
D isengaging the speed control w ill
not erase the previously
program m ed set speed.
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D oor delay
O ff
O n
12
SEC
O n O ff 12 SE C
Interior lamps
The interior lam ps have three
sw itch positions: door delay, off
and on.
W hen the control is sw itched to
door delay (12 SE C), the interior
light stays on for 12 seconds after
the doors are closed w ith the
ignition off.
Reading lamps (if equipped)
The reading lam ps are operated by
separate on/off sw itches and can be
adjusted to point in the desired
direction.
O pen/Lift
Close
Sunroof (if equipped)
The electric sunroof can be
operated only w hen the ignition is
sw itched on.
To open and close the sunroof
Press the rear part of the control
on the rocker sw itch in the roof
console to open the sunroof. Press
the front control to close it.
OVERHEAD CONTROLS
To lift the rear of the sunroof
Close the sunroof and press the
front part of the control again.
Press the rear control to low er the
sunroof.
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Power door locks (if equipped)
Push to lock or unlock all doors.
A
U
T
O
Power windows (if equipped)
The w indow s w ill only operate
w hen the ignition is sw itched on.
Press the appropriate control to
operate the pow er w indow s at each
door position. A ll of the w indow s
can be controlled from the control
on the drivers door. The
passengers door w indow and the
rear w indow s can be operated
individually w ith separate door
controls on the respective door.
A
U
T
O
One-touch down feature
(driver only)
Briefly press the control to the
second action point: the w indow
opens autom atically.
Press again to stop the w indow
w hile it is in m otion.
DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS
U
L
DOOR LOCK
LOCK
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Safety switch
M ove the sw itch to the right to
prevent passengers from operating
the w indow s.
M ove the sw itch to the left to allow
passengers to operate the w indow s.
CHILD LOCK BELOW
SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS
VERROUILLEE , LOCKED
WHENLOCKED, DOORWON`T OPENFROMINSIDE.
VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE NE PEUTSOUVRIR DE LINTERIEUR.
CHILD LOCK BELOW
SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS

VERROUILLEE
,
LOCKED
WHENLOCKED,
DOORWON`T
OPENFROMINSIDE.
VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE
NE PEUTSOUVRIR DE
LINTERIEUR.
Rear door childproof safety
locks
W hen the lever in the rear door
lock is pushed inw ards, the door
can be opened only from the
outside of the vehicle.
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P
U
L
L
Remote luggage compartment
control
Pull the control located on the left
of the drivers seat to open the
luggage com partm ent.
To disable the rem ote luggage
com partm ent release, depress the
control on the luggage
com partm ent latch that is m arked
in orange before closing the
luggage com partm ent.
FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS
Parking brake
For inform ation on the parking
brake, refer to Prepari ng to start
the vehi cle in the Starti ng
chapter.
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Fuel pump shut-off switch
For inform ation on the fuel pum p
shut-off sw itch, refer to Fuel
pump shut-off swi tch in the
Roadsi de emergenci es chapter.
Positive retention floor mat
(if equipped)
(Standard in Canada)
Position the floor m at in the
footw ell. Place the m at eyelet over
the pointed end of the retention
post from the rear and rotate
forw ard to install. A djust the floor
m at position to allow proper
operation of accelerator pedal,
brake pedal and clutch pedal (if
equipped).
To rem ove, lift the floor m at just
forw ard of the retention post and
rotate it rearw ard to disengage it
from the retention post.
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T
R
U
N
K
U
N
L
O
C
K
P
A
N
IC
L
O
C
K
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM
(if equipped)
If your vehicle has a rem ote entry
system , you can lock and unlock
the vehicle doors and open the
luggage com partm ent w ithout
using a key. The rem ote also has a
personal alarm feature.
The rem ote entry feature only
operates w ith the ignition in the off
position.
Locking the doors
Press the LO CK control.
To signal that the doors are locked,
press the LO CK control again
w ithin five seconds. The doors w ill
lock again and the horn w ill sound.
Unlocking the doors
Press the U N LO CK control to open
the drivers door.
To unlock the other doors, press
the U N LO CK control a second tim e
w ithin five seconds.
T
R
U
N
K
L
O
C
K P
A
N
IC
U
N
L
O
C
K
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Opening the luggage
compartment
Press the TRU N K control.
Sounding the panic alarm
Press the PA N IC control. The horn
w ill sound and the headlam ps and
tail lam ps w ill flash for
approxim ately tw o m inutes and
forty-five seconds.
To deactivate the alarm , press the
PA N IC control again or turn the
ignition key to the on position.
U
N
L
O
C
K
L
O
C
K P
A
N
IC
T
R
U
N
K
T
R
U
N
K
U
N
L
O
C
K
L
O
C
K P
A
N
IC
Replacing the batteries
The transm itter is pow ered by tw o
coin-type, three-volt lithium
batteries. A decrease in operating
range can be caused by:
battery failure,
w eather conditions, or
structures around the vehicle.
Replacem ent batteries for the
rem ote entry system transm itters
m ay be purchased at pharm acies,
w atch stores or at authorized
dealers.
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Replacing lost transmitters
Take your transm itters to the
dealer for reprogram m ing if:
a transm itter is lost or
you w ant to purchase additional
transm itters.
This device com plies w ith part 15
of the FCC rules. O peration is
subject to the tw o follow ing
conditions: (1) The device m ay not
cause harm ful interference, and
(2) This device m ust accept any
interference received, including
interference that m ay cause
undesired operation.
To replace the batteries:
1. Tw ist a thin coin betw een the
tw o halves of the transm itter. D o
not take the front part of the
transm itter apart.
2. Rem ove the old batteries.
3. Place the positive (+) side of the
new batteries dow n.
4. Snap the tw o halves of the
transm itter back together.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
(if equipped)
The Passive A nti-Theft system
(PATS) is an engine im m obilization
system . It is an additional theft
protection feature w hich prevents
the engine from being started
unless a coded key is used..
This system is only available w ith
2.5 l engines.
P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
B R A K E
:
I0 20
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
Automatic arming
The system is arm ed five seconds
after sw itching off the ignition.
The arm ed status is indicated w hen
the control light flashes every
tw o seconds.
Automatic disarming
Sw itching on the ignition disarm s
the system if the correct code is
recognized.
Keys
Your vehicle is supplied w ith tw o
coded keys.
O nly these keys can be used to
start your vehicle.
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:
I0 20
Functional check
W hen the ignition is sw itched on,
the control light in the digital clock
w ill illum inate for approxim ately
three seconds to indicate that the
system is operating correctly.
If the control light flashes rapidly
for approxim ately one m inute and
then repeatedly at irregular
intervals, the system did not
recognize the key code. Rem ove
the key and try again.
If the control light illum inates
continuously for approxim ately
one m inute and then flashes
repeatedly at irregular intervals, a
system m alfunction has occurred.
H ave the m alfunction repaired by
your dealer or a qualified
technician as soon as possible.
To ensure a trouble-free exchange
betw een vehicle and key, do not
shield the keys w ith any m etal
objects.
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Key coding
Replacem ent keys or a m axim um of
15 duplicate keys can be coded.
To program a key, cycle ignition
sw itch from (3) to (1) w ith a
program m ed key. W ithin five
seconds of this cycle, insert a new
PATS key into ignition and turn to
(3) or (4). If successful, the theft
w arning indicator w ill glow for tw o
seconds, and the vehicle can be
started. Repeat until all chosen
keys have been program m ed.
The control light illum inates to
indicate a successful program m ing
operation.
Repeat the procedure to program
additional keys.
Your dealer can also delete keys
already program m ed.
The system is m aintenance free.
If keys becom e lost, you m ust have
your dealer clear and reprogram
the code for security reasons.
3
4
2
1
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Adjusting the head restraints
Push or pull the head restraint to
the desired height.
Sw ivel the head restraint forw ard
or backw ard to the desired angle.
SEATING
Manually adjusting the seats
Pull the lever located inside the
front edge of the seat to m ove the
seat forw ard or backw ard.
Pull the lever on the outside of the
seat to recline the seat.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
N ever adjust the drivers
seat or seatback w hen the
vehicle is m oving.
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Adjusting the power seats
(if equipped)
M ove the relevant control in the
respective direction to adjust the
seat, seatback and lum bar as
follow s:
1
2
3
4 6
5
Seat
(1) Forw ard and backw ard
(2) H eight of the entire seat
(3) H eight of the front of the seat
(4) H eight of the rear of the seat
Seatback
(5) Seatback inclination
Lumbar support
(6) Lum bar support
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Folding rear seats (if equipped)
Pull the release knob located in the
luggage com partm ent. Fold dow n
the seat. The seatback cannot be
released w hile the built-in childseat
(if equipped) is open.
If you are carrying objects that
m ight dam age the center rear
three-point safety belt, you can
unbuckle the end of the belt from
the sm all buckle on the seat
cushion and let the retractor reel it
up. Reconnect the belt tongue to
the buckle w hen you fold the seat
back up.
To raise the rear seatback, push the
seatback upw ard until it locks in
place. M ake sure it is firm ly latched
by pushing forw ard and back on it.
Check to see that the seat
and seatback are latched
securely in position. K eep luggage
area free of objects that w ould
prevent proper engagem ent.
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Important safety restraints
precautions
The use of safety belts helps to
restrain both driver and passenger
in case of a collision. In m ost states
and Canada, the law requires the
use of safety belts.
A lw ays drive and ride w ith
your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
Lock the doors of your
vehicle before driving to
lessen the risk of the door com ing
open in a collision.
Cargo should alw ays be
secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing dam age to the
vehicle or harm to passengers.
To prevent the risk of injury,
m ake sure children sit w here
they can be properly restrained.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Front and rear seat
occupants including
pregnant w om en, should w ear
safety belts for optim um
protection in an accident.
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Combination lap and shoulder
belt
Insert the tongue into the slot in
the buckle to fasten.
Push the red release button and
rem ove the tongue from the slot to
unfasten.
The passenger safety restraints in
the vehicle are com bination lap and
shoulder belts. The front and rear
seat passenger safety belts have
tw o types of locking m odes.
Using safety restraints properly
E ach seating position in your
vehicle has a specific safety
belt assem bly w hich is m ade up of
one buckle and one tongue that
are designed to be used as a pair.
U se the shoulder belt on the
outside shoulder only. N ever w ear
the shoulder belt under the arm .
N ever sw ing it around your neck
over the inside shoulder.
N ever use a single belt for m ore
than one person.
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Automatic locking mode
In this m ode, the shoulder belt is
autom atically prelocked; how ever,
the belt w ill react to rem ove any
slack in the shoulder belt.
The autom atic locking m ode is not
available on the drivers safety belt.
When to use the automatic
locking mode
W hen a tight lap and shoulder
belt fit is desired.
A ny tim e a child safety seat is
installed in the vehicle. For
inform ation on the proper use of
a child safety seat, refer to Chi ld
safety seats later in this chapter.
Vehicle sensitive (emergency)
locking mode
The vehicle sensitive m ode is the
norm al retractor m ode w hich locks
the belts in response to vehicle
m ovem ent. For exam ple, if the
driver brakes suddenly, turns a
corner sharply or your vehicle
receives an im pact of 8 km /h
(5 m ph) or m ore the com bination
safety belts w ill lock to help reduce
the forw ard m ovem ent of the
driver and passengers.
The retractor can be m ade to lock
by pulling sharply on the belt.
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Canceling automatic locking
mode
D isconnect the com bination lap
and shoulder belt and allow it to
com pletely retract. This w ill cancel
the autom atic locking m ode and
activate the vehicle sensitive
(em ergency) locking m ode.
Using automatic locking mode
The autom atic locking m ode m ust
be used w hen installing a child
safety seat in any passenger seat.
1. Buckle the com bination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. G rasp the shoulder belt portion
and pull dow nw ard until the entire
belt is extracted.
3. A llow the belt to retract. A s the
belt retracts, you w ill hear a
clicking sound. This indicates that
the safety belt is now in the
autom atic locking m ode.
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Front seat safety belt height
adjustment
To low er the height of the shoulder
belt:
1. Push the control dow n.
2. Slide dow n.
To raise the height of the shoulder
belt:
1. Slide up.
2. Pull dow n on the height adjuster
to m ake sure that it is locked in
place.
Position the shoulder belt
height adjuster so that the
belt rests across the m iddle of
your shoulder. Be sure the
shoulder belt is properly
positioned on your shoulder each
tim e you use the belt. If the
shoulder belt is off your shoulder,
on your upper arm or neck, there
is a greater risk of severe injury in
a collision.
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Safety belt indicator light and
warning chime
Illum inates in the instrum ent
cluster and a chim e sounds to
rem ind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts.
Center position three-point
safety belts
If the low er end of the belt has
been unbuckled, pull the belt
steadily from the reel and insert
the sm all tongue into the sm all
buckle until a distinct clickis
heard.
This buckle should be left buckled
except w hen the seatback is folded
dow n and cargo that m ight dam age
the seatbelt or get it dirty is being
hauled.
Pull the seat belt across the hips
and insert the big (sliding) tongue
into the appropriate buckle until a
distinct clickis heard.
Should the center rear belt need to
be unlatched from its anchorage, a
thin probe is required to be
inserted into the hole located on
the underside of the floor m ounted
buckle. If the buckle and tongue
are not reconnected, then the belt
is not save to be used.
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Safety belt extension assembly
The safety belt m ay be too short
even w hen fully extended.
A pproxim ately 20 cm (8 inches)
m ay be added to the length of the
belt w ith a safety belt extension
(part num ber 611C22). Safety belt
extensions are available at no cost
from your dealer.
O nly use extensions m anufactured
by the sam e supplier as the safety
belt. M anufacturer identification is
on the label located at the end of
the w ebbing.
D o not use the extension to change
the fit of the shoulder belt across
the torso.
Conditions of operation
If the drivers safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition key is
turned to on, the safety belt
indicator illum inates for
1-2 m inutes and the w arning chim e
sounds for 4-8 seconds.
If the drivers safety belt is buckled
w hile the indicator light is
illum inated and the rem inder
chim e is sounding, the safety belt
indicator light and rem inder turn
off.
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Care of safety belts
Periodically check the belts for
dam age or fraying. Check the
security of the anchorage points
and the locking action of the inertia
reels by giving each belt a sharp
tug.
Belts subjected to strain, as in the
result of an accident, should be
replaced and the anchorages
checked by your dealer or a
qualified technician.
Failure to follow these
instructions w ill affect the
perform ance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal
injury.
Safety belt warning label
A w arning label has been placed on
the buckle of each of your vehicles
front seat safety belts.
In a collision of sufficient severity
w hile the safety belt is in use, the
safety belt buckle w ill pull out of
the sleeve so that all or part of the
orange portion of the lavel is
visible.
W henever the orange
portion of the label is visible,
the safety belt m ust be replaced.
WARNING Replace buckle
assem bly if this vehicle is in a collision
or if any orange portion of this label
is visible. (See O w ner G uide). Failure
to replace this buckle assem bly under
the above conditions could result in
severe personal injuries in the event
of collision.
AVERTISSEMENT Rem placer
l'ensem ble de boucle de ceinture en
cas de collision avec ce vhicule, ou si
la partie orange de cette tiquette
est visible (Voir le G uide du
proprietare). Faute de rem placer cet
ensem ble de boucle, des blessures
graves pourraient tre encourues en
cas de collision.
REPLA C E BU C KLE/REM PLA C ER BO U C LE
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Important supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
precautions
The supplem ental restraint system
is designed to:
w ork w ith the safety belt to
protect the driver and right front
passenger.
reduce certain upper body
injuries.
AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
M I R R O R S
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
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T /C O F F
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NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
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O n
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A
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B
A
G
W hen installing forw ard-
facing child seats in the
front seat alw ays m ove the
passenger seat as far back from
the instrum ent panel as possible.
N ever install rear-facing child
seats or rear-facing infant seats in
the front seat.
Children and air bags
For additional im portant safety
inform ation, read all inform ation on
safety restraints in this guide.
Children should alw ays w ear safety
belts. Failure to follow these
instructions m ay increase the risk
of injury in a collision.
D o not attem pt to service,
repair, or m odify the air bag
Supplem ental Restraint System or
its fuses. See your Ford or
Lincoln-M ercury dealer.
D o not place objects or
m ount equipm ent on or near
the air bag covers that m ay com e
into contact w ith an inflating air
bag.
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How does the air bag
supplemental restraint system
(SRS) work?
The SRS is designed to activate
w hen the vehicle is in a collision,
sim ilar to hitting a fixed barrier
head on at 12-24 km /h (8-14 m ph).
The fact that the air bags did not
inflate in a collision does not m ean
that som ething is w rong w ith the
system . Rather, it m eans the forces
w ere not of the type sufficient to
cause activation.
The air bags inflate and deflate
rapidly upon activation.
A fter air bag deploym ent, it is
norm al to notice a sm oke-like,
pow dery residue or sm ell the
burned propellant. This m ay
consist of cornstarch, talcum
pow der (to lubricate the bag) or
sodium com pounds (e.g., baking
soda) that result from the
com bustion process that inflates
the air bag. Sm all am ounts of
sodium hydroxide m ay be present
w hich m ay irritate the skin and
eyes, but none of the residue is
toxic.
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The SRS consists of the follow ing:
driver and passenger air bag
m odules (w hich include the
inflators and air bags),
one or m ore im pact and safing
sensors,
a readiness light and tone,
and the electrical w iring and
com ponents.
The diagnostic m odule m onitors its
ow n internal circuits and the
supplem ental air bag electrical
system readiness (including the
im pact sensors), the system w iring,
the air bag system readiness light,
the air bag back up pow er and the
air bag ignitors.
If the air bag is inflated, the
air bag will not function
again and must be replaced
immediately. If the air bag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area w ill
increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
Several air bag system
com ponents get hot after
inflation. D o not touch them after
inflation.
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Determining if the system is
operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in
the instrum ent cluster or a chim e
to indicate the condition of the
system . Refer to the Ai r bag
readi ness section in the
Instrumentati on chapter. Routine
m aintenance of the air bag is not
required.
A difficulty w ith the system is
indicated by one or m ore of the
follow ing:
The readiness light w ill either
flash or stay lit.
The readiness light w ill not
illum inate after ignition is turned
on.
A group of five beeps w ill be
heard. The tone pattern w ill
repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
interm ittently, have the SRS
serviced at your dealership or by a
qualified technician im m ediately.
U nless serviced, the system m ay
not function properly in the event
of a collision.
0 0 0 1 2 3
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B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
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Disposal of air bags and air bag
equipped vehicles
For disposal of air bags or air bag
equipped vehicles, see your local
dealership or a qualified technician.
A ir bags M U ST BE disposed of by
qualified personnel.
R e s
C o a st
S e t
Ac c
O ff
O n
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CHILDREN AND SAFETY
RESTRAINTS
It is extrem ely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are
m ore likely to be seriously injured
or killed. D o not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped w ith seats
and safety belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a safety belt properly.
Safety belts and seats can
becom e hot in a vehicle that
has been closed up in sunny
w eather; they could burn a sm all
child. Check seat covers and
buckles before you place a child
anyw here near them .
D o not leave children,
unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
To prevent the risk of injury,
m ake sure children sit w here
they can be properly restrained.
W henever possible, put
children in one of the rear
seats in your vehicle. A ccident
statistics indicate that children are
safer w hen properly restrained in
the rear seats than in the front
seats.
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Important child restraint
precautions
You are required by law to use
safety restraints for children in the
U .S. and Canada. If sm all children
ride in your vehicle (generally
children w ho are four years old or
younger and w ho w eigh 18 kg
[40 lbs] or less), you m ust put them
in safety seats m ade especially for
children. Check your local and
state or provincial law s for specific
requirem ents regarding the safety
of children in your vehicle.
N ever let a passenger hold a
child on his or her lap w hile
the vehicle is m oving. The
passenger cannot protect the child
from injury in a collision.
A lw ays follow the instructions and
w arnings that com e w ith any infant
or child restraint you m ight use.
W hen possible, place children in
the rear seat of your vehicle.
A ccident statistics suggest that
children are safer w hen properly
restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating
position.
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Children and safety belts
Children w ho are too large for child
safety seats (as specified by the
child safety seat m anufacturer)
should alw ays w ear safety belts.
Follow all the im portant safety
restraints and air bag precautions
that apply to adult passengers in
your vehicle.
If the shoulder belt portion of a
com bination lap and shoulder belt
can be positioned so it does not
cross or rest in front of the childs
face or neck, the child should w ear
the lap and shoulder belt. M oving
the child closer to the center of the
vehicle m ay help provide a good
shoulder belt fit.
If the shoulder belt cannot be
properly positioned:
m ove the child to one of the seats
w ith a lap belt only (if equipped).
O R
if the child is the appropriate
size, restrain the child in a safety
seat.
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To im prove the fit of lap and
shoulder belts on children w ho
have outgrow n child safety seats,
Ford recom m ends use of a belt-
positioning booster seat that is
labelled as conform ing to all federal
m otor vehicle safety standards.
Belt-positioning booster seats raise
the child and provide a shorter,
firm er seating posture and better
fit of lap and shoulder belts on the
child. A belt-positioning booster
seat should be used if the shoulder
belt rests in front of the childs face
or neck, or if the lap belt does not
fit snugly on both thighs, or if the
thighs are too short to let the child
sit all the w ay back on the seat
cushion w hen the low er legs hang
over the edge of the seat cushion.
You m ay w ish to dicuss the special
needs of your child w ith your
pediatrician.
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Built-in child safety seat
(if equipped)
The rear seat m ay include a built-in
child seat. This child seat conform s
to all Federal and local m otor
vehicle safety standards. Read the
labels located on the child seat
cushion and shoulder belt for
inform ation on the built-in child
seat.
U se the built-in child seat only if
the child is at least one year old,
w eighs 10-27 kg (22-60 lbs) and
the childs shoulders fit below the
shoulder harness slots on the built-
in child seat.
Children not m eeting these
requirem ents should be secured in
an afterm arket seat. Refer to Chi ld
safety seats in this chapter.
Built-in child seat
A ll built-in child restraints,
including seats, buckles,
retractors, seat latches, interlocks,
and attaching hardw are should be
inspected by a qualified dealer
technician after any collision.
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Built-in child seat retractors
The belts on built-in child seats are
equipped w ith a retractor. The
retractor w ill autom atically snug
the belts around the child. If the
belts do not rem ain snug, take the
vehicle to your dealer or a qualified
technician for child seat repair. The
belts w ill not rem ain snug during a
collision if the retractor is not
functioning properly.
Child seat interlock safety
feature
The interlock ensures that a child
is not placed in the integrated child
seat w hen the folding seatback is
not securely latched.
It prevents the seatback from being
unlatched w hile the child seat is in
use. W hen the child seat is
deployed, the seatback cannot be
released.
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1. M ake sure that the seatback is
securely latched in place.
2. G rasp the child seat cushion and
pull the top forw ard to release the
latch. Continue to unfold the child
seat until it rests on the seat in the
fully open position.
Placing your child in the built-in
child seat
Failure to follow all of the
instructions on the use of
this child restraint system can
result in your child striking the
vehicles interior during a sudden
stop or crash.
N ever use the built-in child
seat as a booster cushion
w ith the adult safety belts. A child
using the adult belts could slide
forw ard and out from under the
safety belts.
The rear seatback m ust be
fully locked before operating
the child safety restraint system .
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4. If connected, squeeze the tabs
on the top and bottom of the chest
clip and pull the halves apart to
open the chest clip. Then release
the low er half of belt by pressing
the red button.
5. Place the child on the child seat
and position the shoulder belts
over each shoulder.
3. Read all the inform ation and
w arnings on the child seat cushion
and shoulder safety belt. M ake sure
the child is not too large for the
child seat.
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If both tongues do not latch
in the buckle, do not use the
child seat. See your dealer for
repairs.
7. Fasten both halves of the chest
clip below the childs shoulders and
adjust it to com fortably hold the
shoulder belts in place on the
childs chest. The color green m ust
appear in the indicator w indow
w hen fastened.
8. Pull the lap portion of the belts
tow ard you to m ake sure the crotch
safety belt buckle is properly
fastened and the retractor is
locked.
9. If the belts becom e too tight,
unbuckle the crotch safety belt
buckle to unlock the retractors,
then reinsert both belt tongues.
6. Insert either the left or the right
safety belt tongue into the single
opening of the crotch safety belt
buckle (it doesnt m atter w hich
tongue is inserted first). Insert the
other tongue. The color green m ust
appear in the indicator w indow on
each tongue w hen buckled. A llow
belts to retract and fit snugly.
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To stow the built-in child seat
Return the child seat cushion to
the upright position, then press
firm ly in the center and top of the
child seat.
Inspecting the built-in child seat
after a collision
A ll built-in child restraints,
including seats, buckles, retractors,
seat latches, interlocks and
attaching hardw are should be
inspected by your dealer or a
qualified technician after any
collision. If the child seat w as in
use during a collision, Ford
recom m ends replacing it. Built-in
child restraints not in use during a
collision should be inspected and
replaced if either dam age or
im proper operation is noted.
Removing your child from the
built-in child seat
1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and
the bottom of the chest clip and
pull the halves apart to open the
chest clip.
2. Press the release button on the
crotch safety belt buckle.
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the
childs shoulders and rem ove the
child.
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Carefully follow all of the
m anufacturers instructions
included w ith the safety seat you
put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat
properly, the child m ay be injured
in a sudden stop or collision.
Ford recom m ends the use of a
child safety seat having a top tether
strap. Install the child safety seat in
a seating position w hich is capable
of providing a tether anchorage.
For m ore inform ation on top tether
straps see Attachi ng safety seats
wi th tether straps in this chapter.
W hen installing a child safety seat:
U se the correct safety belt buckle
for that seating postion.
M ake sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle.
K eep the buckle release button
pointing up and aw ay from the
safety seat, w ith the tongue
betw een the child seat and the
release button, to prevent
accidental unbuckling.
Put the safety belt in the
autom atic locking m ode. Refer to
Usi ng automati c locki ng mode
in this chapter.
Child safety seats
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Installing child safety seats in
combination lap and shoulder
belt seat positions
1. Position the child safety seat in a
seat w ith a com bination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Pull dow n on the shoulder belt
and then grasp the shoulder belt
and lap belt together.
3. W hile holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together, route
the tongue through the child seat
according to the child seat
m anufacturers instructions. Be
sure the belt w ebbing is not
tw isted.
W hen using forw ard-facing
child seats m ove the
passenger seat as far back from
the instrum ent panel as possible.
N ever secure rear-facing infant
seats in the front seat.
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5. To put the retractor in the
autom atic locking m ode, grasp the
shoulder portion of the belt and
pull dow nw ard until all of the belt
is extracted and a click is heard.
6. A llow the belt to retract. The
belt w ill click as it retracts to
indicate it is in the autom atic
locking m ode.
7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat tow ard the buckle
and pull up on the shoulder belt
w hile pushing dow n w ith your knee
on the child seat.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle for that seating
position until you hear and feel the
latch engage. M ake sure the tongue
is latched securely by pulling on it.
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8. A llow the safety belt to retract to
rem ove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly tilt the seat forw ard
and back to m ake sure the seat is
securely held in place.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to m ake sure the
retractor is in autom atic locking
m ode (you should not be able to
pull m ore belt out). If the retractor
is not locked, unbuckle the belt and
repeat steps tw o through nine.
Check to m ake sure the child seat
is properly secured before each
use.
Attaching safety seats with
tether straps
Som e m anufacturers m ake safety
seats that include a tether strap
that goes over the back of the
vehicle seat and attaches to an
anchoring point. O ther
m anufacturers offer their tether
strap as an accessory. Contact the
m anufacturer of your child safety
seat for inform ation about ordering
a tether strap.
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To install a tether from a child
safety seat in the front seat, route
the tether strap under the vehicle
seat head restraint and hook the
tether hook into the hole in the
tongue of the center rear lap belt.
A fter the hook is in the hole, pull
on the loose end of the lap belt
w ebbing to shorten the belt and
tighten the tether strap.
To install a tethered child safety
seat in the rear seat, you w ill need
tether anchor hardw are.
Tether anchor hardware
Tether anchor hardw are kits (part
num ber 613D 74), including
instructions, m ay be obtained at no
charge from any Ford or Lincoln-
M ercury dealer. A ll vehicles built
for sale in Canada include a tether
anchor hardw are kit.
Tighten the anchor
according to specifications.
O therw ise, the safety seat m ay not
be properly secured and the child
m ay be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
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E xtended idling at high
engine speeds can produce
very high tem peratures in the
engine and exhaust system ,
creating the risk of fire or other
dam age.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
A com puter system controls the
engines idle revolutions per m inute
(rpm ). W hen the engine starts, the
idle rpm runs faster to w arm the
engine. If the engine idle speed
does not slow dow n autom atically,
have the vehicle checked by your
dealer or a qualified servcie
technician. D o not allow the vehicle
to idle for m ore than ten m inutes.
D o not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The
em ission system heats up the
engine com partm ent and exhaust
system , w hich can start a fire.
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IMPORTANT VENTILATION
INFORMATION
If the engine is idling w hile the
vehicle is stopped in an open area
for long periods of tim e, open the
w indow s at least 2.5 cm (1 inch).
A
U
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O
O F F P L N /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
D E F
F L R
D E F

M AX
A/C
A djust the heating or air
conditioning to bring in fresh air.
D o not start your vehicle in a
closed garage or in other
enclosed areas. E xhaust fum es
can be toxic. A lw ays open the
garage door before you start the
engine. See Guardi ng agai nst
exhaust fumes in this chapter for
m ore instructions.
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Im prove vehicle ventilation by
keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves and other debris.
Guarding against exhaust
fumes
A lthough odorless and colorless,
carbon m onoxide is present in
exhaust fum es. Take precautions to
avoid its dangerous effects.
H ave the exhaust and body
ventilation system checked
w henever:
the vehicle is raised for service.
the sound of the exhaust system
changes.
the vehicle has been dam aged in
a collision.
If you ever sm ell exhaust
fum es of any kind inside
your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect and fix your vehicle
im m ediately. D o not drive if you
sm ell exhaust fum es. These fum es
are harm ful and could kill you.
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PREPARING TO START THE
VEHICLE
E ngine starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system . This system
m eets all Canadian Interference-
Causing E quipm ent standard
requirem ents regulating the
im pulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.
W hen starting a fuel-injected
engine, avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal before or during
starting. O nly use the accelerator
pedal w hen you have difficulty
starting the engine. For m ore
inform ation on starting the vehicle,
refer to Starti ng the engi nein this
chapter.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. M ake sure all vehicle occupants
have buckled their safety belts. For
m ore inform ation on safety belts
and their proper usage, refer to the
Seati ng and safety restrai nts
chapter.
2. M ake sure the headlam ps and
vehicle accessories are off.
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If starting a vehicle w ith a m anual
transaxle:
M ake sure the parking brake is
set.
Push the clutch pedal to the
floor. O therw ise, the engine w ill
not crank (turn over).
Put the gearshift into neutral.
If starting a vehicle w ith an
autom atic transaxle:
M ake sure the parking brake is
set.
M ake sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
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3. Turn the key to the on position
(w ithout turning the key to start).
M ake sure the follow ing lights
illum inate briefly. If a light fails to
illum inate, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
If the drivers safety belt is
fastened the w arning light does
not illum inate.
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to the start
position (4) w ithout pressing the
accelerator pedal and release as
soon as the engine starts. The key
w ill return to the on (3) position.
3
4
2
1
2. If the engine does not start
w ithin five seconds, w ait ten
seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in
tw o attem pts O R the tem perature
is below -12C (10F), depress the
accelerator pedal and start the
engine w hile holding the
accelerator pedal dow n. Release
accelerator pedal w hen the engine
starts.
Vehicles equipped w ith the 2.0 l
engine: If the engine fails to start,
continue to crank w ith the
accelerator depressed about 1/4 of
the w ay dow n and hold that
position until the engine starts.
DO NOT crank for more than
30 secondsor you could dam age
the starter.
4. A fter idling the engine for a few
seconds, apply the brake and
release the parking brake
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USING THE ENGINE BLOCK
HEATER (if equipped)
A n engine block heater w arm s the
engine coolant, w hich im proves
starting, w arm s up the engine
faster and allow s the heater-
defroster system to respond
quickly. It is strongly recom m ended
if you live in a region w here
tem peratures reach 23C (10F)
or below.
For best results, plug the heater in
at least three hours before starting
the vehicle. U sing the heater for
m ore than three hours w ill not
harm the engine, so the heater can
be plugged in the night before
starting the vehicle.
To prevent electrical shock,
do not use your heater w ith
ungrounded electrical system s or
tw o-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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BRAKES
Your brakes are self-adjusting.
Refer to the Service G uidefor
m aintenance intervals.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
(if equipped)
The A BS operates by detecting the
onset of w heel lock up during
brake applications and
com pensating for this tendency.
The w heels are prevented from
locking even w hen the brakes are
firm ly applied, helping to ensure
that the vehicle can be steered and
the driver can avoid obstacles.
Operation of the anti-lock
braking system
The anti-lock braking system is not
em ployed during norm al braking. It
becom es operational only w hen it
senses differences in the rotational
speed of the road w heels,
indicating that they are about to
lock up. Its operation is indicated
by a pulsing of the brake pedal.
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Tw o im portant
rules w hen
braking in
em ergencies w ith
A BS:
1.
A pply full force
on both brake
and clutch pedal
(if equipped).
Braking with ABS
In an em ergency, apply full force
on the brake pedal. In vehicles
w ith m anual transaxles, you m ust
also depress the clutch pedal.
The anti-lock braking system w ill
be activated im m ediately,
allow ing you to retain full
steering control of your vehicle
and, providing there is sufficient
space, w ill enable you to avoid
obstacles.
W e recom m end that you
fam iliarize yourself w ith this
braking technique. H ow ever,
avoid taking any unnecessary
risks.
2.
Steer around the
obstacle. N o m atter
how hard you brake,
steering control is
m aintained.
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Parking brake
To engage the parking brake:
Pull the handle upw ard.
To release the parking brake:
1. Press and hold the release
button.
2. Pull the handle upw ard to
disengage the brake.
3. Push handle dow nw ard to the off
position.
A lw ays set the parking brake
fully and m ake sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (autom atic transaxle) or in
1 (first) (m anual transaxle).
To prevent personal injury,
do not release the parking
brake w hile outside the vehicle.
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Automatic transaxle
(if equipped)
Vehicles equipped w ith an
autom atic transaxle are equipped
w ith a brake-shift interlock feature
that prevents the gearshift lever
from being m oved from the P
(Park) position unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
TRANSAXLE OPERATION
Putting your vehicle in gear
You m ust push the thum b button to
m ove the gearshift to the position
you choose.
To operate:
1. Start the engine.
2. D epress and hold the brake
pedal.
3. M ove the gearshift lever out of P
(Park).
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5. Push and hold the thum b button
and m ove the gearshift.
6. Rem ove the screw driver w hen
the gearshift m oves from the P
(Park) position.
Overriding the brake-shift
interlock feature
If it is necessary to use this
procedure to m ove the gearshift
lever, it is possible that a fuse has
blow n and the vehicles brakelam ps
m ay not be w orking. Refer to Fuses
and relays in the Roadsi de
emergenci es chapter.
If you cannot m ove the gearshift
lever from P (Park) w ith the brake
pedal depressed:
1. Turn the ignition off and rem ove
the ignition key.
2. A pply the parking brake and the
brake pedal.
3. Insert a screw driver or sim ilar
item about 5 cm (2 inches) into the
square opening to the right of the
gearshift at the base of the console.
4. Rotate the screw driver point
rearw ard.
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The console-m ounted gearshift w ill
lock w hen you turn the key to the
lock position. W hen the gearshift is
in any position except P (Park),
the ignition key cannot be turned
to lock or rem oved from the
steering colum n. To rem ove the
key, the gearshift lever m ust be in
P (Park).
O nce the gearshift is secure in the
desired position, release the brake
pedal and use the accelerator as
necessary.
Driving
N ever leave a vehicle
unattended w hile it is
running.
P (Park)
A lw ays com e to a com plete stop
before shifting into P (Park). This
locks the transaxle and prevents
the front w heels from rotating.
R (Reverse)
The vehicle only m oves backw ard.
A lw ays com e to a com plete stop
before shifting in or out of R
(Reverse).
P = Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R = Reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
N = N eutral. . . . . . . . . . . .
D = D rive: G ear 1 to 4
w ith overdrive . . . . . .
G ear 1 to 3
w ith overdrive
cancelled . . . . . . . . . .
2 = G ear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 = G ear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D (O verdrive)
N ote that the vehicles gearshift is
console-m ounted on the floor. The
transaxle control sw itch (TCS) is
located on the gearshift handle.
The transaxle control indicator
light (O /D light) is located on the
instrum ent panel.
O verdrive is not show n on the
display, but is the default m ode for
the D gearshift position. This is the
norm al driving m ode for the best
fuel econom y. The transaxle
operates in gears one through four.
The O /D light is off (not
illum inated) during norm al vehicle
operation.
O verdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transaxle control
sw itch (TCS) located on the
gearshift handle. The O /D O FF
indicator light w ill illum inate in the
instrum ent cluster.
N (N eutral)
The w heels of the transaxle are not
locked. Your vehicle w ill roll freely,
even on the slightest incline, unless
the parking brake or brakes are on.
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TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
D (D rive)
D (D rive) provides m ore engine
braking than overdrive and is
useful w hen driving through hilly
terrain or if your vehicle requires
additional pow er for clim bing hills.
A ctivate by pressing the transaxle
control sw itch (TCS) located on
the gearshift handle. The O /D O FF
indicator light w ill illum inate in the
instrum ent cluster. Transaxle
operates in gears one through
three.
To return to overdrive m ode, press
the transaxle control sw itch.The
O /D O FF indicator light w ill
extinguish.
W hen starting your vehicle, the
transaxle w ill autom atically return
to norm al overdrive m ode w hen the
D (D rive) gearshift position is
selected.
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1 (First)
U se the 1 (First) position to
provide m axim um engine braking
on steep dow ngrades. U pshifts w ill
not occur w hile the gearshift lever
rem ains in the 1 (First) position.
U pshifts m ay be m ade by shifting
to the 2 (second) position or to D
(D rive). Selecting the 1 (First)
position at high speeds causes the
transaxle to dow nshift through the
gears and w ill shift to 1 (First)
after the vehicle decelerates to the
transaxle first gear designed speed.
D o not go faster then 60 km /h
(38 m ph) in this gear.
2 (Second)
U se the 2 (Second) position to
start up on slippery roads or to
provide additional braking on
dow ngrades. W hen your vehicle is
in 2 (Second), it autom atically
starts off in second gear. D o not go
faster than 90 km /h (55 m ph) in
this gear.
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Manual transaxle (if equipped)
Vehicles equipped w ith a m anual
transaxle have a starter interlock
that prevents cranking the engine
unless the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
Using the clutch
W hen starting a vehicle w ith a
m anual transaxle:
1. H old dow n the brake pedal.
2. D epress the clutch pedal.
3. Put the gearshift lever in neutral.
4. Start the vehicle.
5. Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or R
(Reverse).
6. Release the clutch slow ly w hile
pressing gradually dow n on the
accelerator pedal.
D o not drive w ith your foot resting
on the clutch pedal. D o not use the
clutch to hold your vehicle at a
standstill w hile w aiting on a hill.
These actions m ay reduce the
clutch life.
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*The vehicle can be shifted at low er speeds to im prove fuel econom y.
22
Recommended shift speeds
2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxle
shift speed schedules
Recom m ended
upshifts:
Shift from km /h m ph
14
25
33
48
40
53
77
m ph
12
20
29
40
km /h
19
32
64
First to second
Second to third
Third to fourth
Fourth to fifth
D uring acceleration: D uring cruise*:
46
2.5 litre engine 5-speed transaxle
shift speed schedules
km /h m ph km /h m ph
10
20
31
40
16
32
50
64
14
25
33
45
22
40
53
73
Shift from
First to second
Second to third
Third to fourth
Fourth to fifth
Recom m ended
upshifts:
D uring acceleration: D uring cruise*:
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Parking
1. A pply the brake and the clutch
and shift into neutral.
2. E ngage the parking brake.
3. Shift into 1 (First) or R
(Reverse).
4. Turn the ignition off.
D o not park your vehicle in
N eutral, it m ay m ove
unexpectedly and injure som eone.
U se 1 (first) gear and set the
parking brake.
Reverse
To shift into R (Reverse):
1. Com pletely stop your vehicle.
2. D epress the clutch pedal to the
floor and place the gearshift lever
in the neutral position. D o not
release the clutch pedal.
3. If the follow ing direction is not
follow ed, a grinding noise m ay
occur.
W ait a m im inum of three seconds
before attem pting to shift into R
(Reverse) gear.
4. Push the gearshift lever
com pletely to the right, pull up the
ring on the stalk of the gearshift
lever, and then pull rearw ard on
the gearshift lever to engage the R
(Reverse) gear.
5. If the R (Reverse) gear is
engaged, slow ly release the clutch
pedal from the floor.
1
2
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LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
Before loading your vehicle,
fam iliarize yourself w ith these
term s.
GVW(Gross Vehicle Weight)
Base curb w eight plus the payload
w eight. The G VW is not a lim it or a
specification.
Payload
Com bined m axim um allow able
w eight of passengers, cargo and
optional equipm ent.
Base curb weight
W eight of the vehicle including any
standard equipm ent, fluids and
lubricants. It does not include
passengers or afterm arket
equipm ent.
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GCW(Gross Combined Weight)
The G CW is the m axim um
com bined w eight of the tow ing
vehicle (including passengers and
cargo) and the loaded trailer. The
G CW is specified by the
m anufacturer to indicate the
com bined m axim um loaded w eight
that the vehicle is designed to tow.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
Carrying capacity for each axle
system (front and rear). The
G AW R is specific to each vehicle
and is listed on the Safety
Com pliance Certification Label on
the drivers door pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
M axim um total w eight of the base
vehicle, passengers, optional
equipm ent and cargo. The G VW R is
specific to each vehicle and is listed
on the Safety Com pliance
Certification Label on the drivers
door pilar.
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-9%
-6%
-3%
900 m
(3000 ft)
600 m
(2000 ft)
300 m
(1000 ft)
0
Payload = GVWR minus Base
curb weight
To obtain the correct w eight for
your vehicle, try taking your
vehicle to a shipping com pany or
an inspection station for trucks.
D o not use replacem ent tires w ith
low er w eight capacities than the
originals because they m ight low er
the vehicles G VW R and G AW R.
(Replacem ent tires w ith a higher
w eight lim it than the originals do
not increase the G VW R and G AW R
lim itations.)
In high altitudes, engines w ill lose
pow er at a rate of 3% pow er per
300 m (1 000 ft) increase in
elevation. A reduction in G VW and
G CW is recom m ended for
m axim um vehicle perform ance.
D o not exceed the G VW R or
the G AW R specified on the
Safety Com pliance Certification
Label.
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It is extrem ly dangerous to
ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are
m ore likely to be seriously injured
or killed. D o not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped w ith seats
and safety belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a safety belt properly.
Driving with a heavy load
The total w eight of the vehicle plus
the total w eight of passengers and
cargo should never exceed the
G VW R.
The w eight that the vehicle carries
over the front and rear axles
should never exceed the G AW R for
the respective axle.
The w eight lim its of your vehicles
tires affect the G VW R and G AW R
lim itations. U sing tires w ith higher
w eight lim its than the original tires
w ill not increase the G VW R or
G AW R of your vehicle; using tires
w ith low er w eight lim its m ay low er
the G VW R or G AW R of your
vehicle.
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TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle is capable of tow ing a
trailer of up to a m axim um of
454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailer
w eight w ith a m axim um tongue
load of 45 kg (100 lbs). It should
also have 2.3 sq. m eters (25 sq.
feet) or less frontal area. D o not
drive faster than 72 km /h (45 m ph)
w hile tow ing a 454 kg (1 000 lb)
trailer.
Your vehicle does not com e from
the factory fully equipped to tow.
N o tow ing packages are available
through Ford or Lincoln/M ercury
dealers.
Trailer tow ing puts additional loads
on your vehicles engine, transaxle,
axle, brakes, tires, and suspension.
For your safety and to m axim ize
vehicle perform ance, be sure to use
the proper equipm ent w hile
tow ing.
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Follow these guidelines to ensure
safe tow ing procedure:
Stay w ithin your vehicles load
lim its.
Thoroughly prepare your vehicle
for tow ing. Refer to Prepari ng to
towin this chapter.
U se extra caution w hen driving
w hile trailer tow ing. Refer to
Dri vi ng whi le towi ng a trai ler
in this chapter.
Service your vehicle m ore
frequently if you tow a trailer.
Refer to the severe duty schedule
in the Service G uide.
D o not tow a trailer until your
vehicle has been driven at least
800 km (500 m iles).
Refer to the instructions included
w ith tow ing accessories for the
proper installation and
adjustm ent specifications.
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Preparing to tow
U se the proper equipm ent for
tow ing a trailer and m ake sure that
it is properly attached to your
vehicle. See your dealer or a
reliable trailer retailer if you
require assistance.
A uxiliary coolers are recom m ended
for the pow er steering system and
autom atic transaxle system if you
are planning on:
Traveling farther than 80 km
(50 m iles).
Tow ing in hilly terrain.
Tow ing frequently.
Tow ing trailers beyond the
m axim um recom m ended
gross trailer w eight exceeds the
lim it of the vehicle and could
result in engine dam age, transaxle
dam age, structural dam age, loss of
control, and personal injury.
D o not exceed the m axim um loads
listed on the Safety Com pliance
Certification Label. For load
specification term s found on the
label, refer to Loadi ng your
vehi clein this chapter. Rem em ber
to figure in the tongue load of your
loaded vehicle w hen figuring the
total w eight.
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Using a hitch
D o not use hitches that:
Clam p onto the vehicle bum per.
A ttach to the axle.
D istribute the load so that only 10
to 15% of the total w eight of the
trailer is on the tongue. Tie dow n
the load so that it does not shift
and change w eight on the hitch.
Follow the instructions of a
reputable rental agency.
Using trailer lamps
See your local trailer retailer or
rental agency for proper
instructions and equipm ent for
hooking up trailer lam ps.
D o not hook the trailer lam ps
directly into the vehicles w iring
system . If the trailer lam ps are not
w orking properly, the w arning
lights in the instrum ent cluster m ay
not w ork properly.
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Using safety chains
A lw ays connect the trailers safety
chains to the vehicle. To connect
the chains, cross the chains under
the trailer tongue and attach to the
vehicle fram e or hook retainers
(not the bum per). M ake sure there
is enough slack to allow the vehicle
to turn corners.
D o not connect a trailers
hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicles brake
system . Your vehicle m ay not have
enough braking pow er and your
chances of having a collision
greatly increase.
Using trailer brakes
U se electric brakes or m anual,
autom atic or surge type hydraulic
brakes that m eet Federal and local
regulations. Install and adjust
brakes according to the
m anufacturers instructions.
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Driving while towing a trailer
D o not drive faster than 72 km /h
(45 m ph) w hile tow ing a 454 kg
(1 000 lb) trailer. D o not drive
faster than 72 km /h (45 m ph) w ith
any w eight trailer w hile tow ing in
hilly terrain or on hot days.
Speed control (if equipped) m ay
not w ork properly w hile tow ing on
long, steep grades.
If driving w ith an autom atic
transaxle:
U se D (D rive) or a low gear
rather than D (O verdrive) w hile
tow ing up or dow n steep inclines.
A nticipate stops and brake
gradually.
If driving w ith a m anual transaxle:
Select a gear that avoids jerking
or excessive engine speed.
Avoid driving excessively in first
or second gear. If you need to
drive excessively in first or
second gear, the trailer m ay be
too big or too heavily loaded for
the vehicle drivetrain.
Shift to a low er gear w hile tow ing
up or dow n steep hills.
A nticipate stops and brake
gradually.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel econom y can be im proved by
avoiding:
lack of regular, scheduled
m aintenance,
excessive speed,
rapid acceleration,
driving w ith the brake pedal
depressed,
sudden stops,
extended engine idling,
use of speed control in hilly
terrain,
extended use of the air
conditioner, defroster, rear
w indow defroster and other
accessories,
underinflated tires,
heavy loads,
afterm arked add-ons such as
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
U se only in an em ergency to w arn
traffic of vehicle breakdow n or
approaching danger. D epress to
activate. D epress again to sw itch
off. The hazard lights can be
operated w hen the ignition is off.
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks, but does not
start or does not start after a
collision, the fuel pum p shut-off
sw itch m ay have been activated.
The shut-off sw itch is a device
intended to stop the electric fuel
pum p w hen your vehicle has been
involved in a substantial jolt.
O nce the shut-off sw itch is
activated, you m ust reset the
sw itch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The sw itch is located
on the side panel in front of the
drivers side door.
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If your engine cranks but does not
start after a collision or substantial
jolt:
1. Turn the ignition key to the off
position.
2. Check under the vehicle for
leaking fuel.
3. If you do not see or sm ell fuel,
push the red reset button dow n. If
the button is already set, you m ay
have a different m echanical
problem .
4. Turn the ignition key to the on
position for a few seconds, then
turn it to the off position.
5. Check under the vehicle again
for leaking fuel. If you see or sm ell
fuel, do not start your vehicle
again. If you do not see or sm ell
fuel, you can try to start your
vehicle again.
If you see or sm ell fuel, do
not reset the sw itch or try to
start your vehicle. H ave all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire departm ent
or a tow ing service.
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E ven after a fuse is replaced, it w ill
continue to blow if the cause of the
overload is not identified and
corrected. If the fuse continues to
blow, have the vehicles electrical
system checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
The passenger com partm ent fuse
panel is located on the drivers side
under the instrum ent panel. The
pow er distribution box is located
on the drivers side of the engine
com partm ent.
They contain the m ain fuses and
the m ain relays. The circuits
protected are identified by
num bers on the passenger
com partm ent fuse panel and inside
the cover on the pow er distribution
box.
FUSES AND RELAYS
If electrical com ponents in the
vehicle are not w orking, a fuse m ay
have blow n. Blow n fuses are
identified by a broken w ire. Check
the appropriate fuses before
replacing any electrical
com ponents.
A lw ays replace a fuse w ith
one that has the specified
am perage rating. U sing a fuse w ith
higher am perage rating can cause
severe w ire dam age and could
start a fire.
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1
2
Power distribution box
To check or replace a fuse or a
relay, rem ove the cover of the fuse
box in the engine com partm ent by
releasing the latch (1) and lifting
up.
A blow n fuse can be identified by a
break in the w ire. U se the fuse
puller (2) attached to the cover of
the pow er distribution box to
change a fuse.
A ll fuses are a push fit.
Five reserve fuses w ith different
current ratings are attached to the
inside cover of the pow er
distribution box in case of
em ergency fuse replacem ent.
2
R
1
0
R
9
1
5
1
6
R
1
1
1
0
1
8
1
7
R
8
R
7
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
R
6
R
4
R
3
3 2 1
R
1
R
2
R
5
D
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
Blow n fuse
A lw ays replace the cover to
the Pow er D istribution Box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
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A m pere
rating
Power distribution box (engine compartment)
Color Circuits protected
1*
2*
3*
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
80
60
60
20
15

20

20
20
3
15
20
15
10
10
10
10
black
yellow
yellow
yellow
light blue

yellow

light blue
light blue
violet
light blue
yellow
light blue
red
red
red
red
M ain pow er supply to vehicle
electrical system
E ngine cooling fan
A BS braking system , heater
blow er
Ignition and E E C m odule
Foglam p
N ot used
A BS system
not used
E lectronic E ngine Control (E E C)
Ignition sw itch
E E C ignition m odule (m em ory)
H orn and hazard flasher w arning
system
H E G O sensor
E lectrically operated fuel pum p
Low beam headlam p
(passengers side)
Low beam headlam p
(drivers side)
H igh beam headlam p
(passengers side)
H igh beam headlam p
(drivers side)
* H ave these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician.
Fuse
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Passenger compartment fuse
panel
To check or change a fuse or a
relay, open the fuse box by pulling
dow n the lock release lever (1).
1
Power distribution box (engine compartment)
Relay Circuits sw itched
R 1
R 2
R 3
R 4
R 5
R 6
R 7
R 8
R 9
R 10
R 11
D 1
D aytim e running lights
Radiator fan relay (high speed)
A ir conditioning
A ir conditioning clutch relay
Radiator fan relay (low speed)
Starter solenoid
H orn
E lectrically operated fuel pum p
Low beam headlam ps
H igh beam headlam ps
E E C m odule
Reverse voltage protection
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A blow n fuse can be identified by a
break in the w ire. U se the fuse
puller (2) attached to the cover of
the pow er distribution box to
change a fuse.
A ll fuses are a push fit.
Five reserve fuses w ith different
current ratings are attached to the
inside cover of the pow er
distribution box in case of
em ergency fuse replacem ent.
19 20 21
R16
R15
R14
R12
R13
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
D2
Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)
Relay Circuit sw itched
R 12
R 13
R 14
R 15
R 16
D 2
Interior lighting
Rear w indow defrost
H eater blow er m otor
W iper m otor
Ignition
Reverse voltage protection
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Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)
Fuse
A m pere
rating
Color Circuits protected
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38

C10
40
7.5
15
15
20
7.5
15
30
30
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
10
30

black
orange
brow n
light blue
light blue
yellow
brow n
light blue
light green
light green
brow n
brow n
brow n
brow n
brow n
brow n
red
light green

N ot used
W iper m otors (circuit breaker)
Pow er w indow s
A BS m odule
Backup lam ps
Brake lam ps
D oor locks
M ain light
Cigar lighter
E lectric seats
Rear w indow defrost
E ngine m anagem ent system
Instrum ent panel illum ination
Radio
Parking lam ps - drivers side
Interior lighting/electric m irror
adjustm ent/clock
Parking lam ps - passengers side
A ir bag
H eater blow er m otor
N ot used
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Fuse rating
7.5 am p
10 am p
15 am p
20 am p
30 am p
30 am p fuse link
40 am p
60 am p fuse link
80 am p fuse link
100 am p fuse link
Color
brow n
red
blue
yellow
light green
pink
green
yellow
black
blue
Relay
R 18
R 20
R 21
R 22
R 23
R 24
R 25
R 26
O ne touchsw itch
(drivers w indow )
N ot used
N ot used
Foglam ps
Turn signals
Panic alarm
drivers side
Panic alarm
right-hand side
N ot used
D rivers door

M odule bracket
Steering colum n
D oor lock m odule bracket
D oor lock m odule bracket

Circuits sw itched Location


Standard fuse amperage ratings
and colors
3 am p violet
Auxiliary relays (outside of fuse boxes)
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CHANGING TIRES
Park your vehicle in such a position
that neither the traffic nor you are
hindered or endangered w hen
changing the tire. E nsure that the
vehicle is on firm , level ground. If
necessary, secure your vehicle
further by blocking the w heels w ith
chocks.
A ctivate the hazard lights.
A pply the parking brake and
engage first or reverse gear or, if
the vehicle has an autom atic
transaxle, select the P (Park)
position.
If parking on a slope is unavoidable,
secure the w heels w ith suitable
chocks.
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80
MAX
km/h
W hen driving w ith a tem porary
spare tire:
D o not exceed the m axim um
speed of 80 km /h (50 m ph) and
only drive the shortest possible
distance.
D o not exceed the perm issible
gross w eight of the vehicle.
D o not install m ore than one
spare w heel on your vehicle at
any one tim e.
D o not use snow chains on this
type of w heel.
D o not drive through an
autom atic car w ash.
50
MAX
mph
The temporary spare tire
The vehicle m ay have a high
pressure tem porary spare tire. This
spare is sm aller than a regular tire
and is designed for em ergency use
only. This tire should be replaced
as soon as possible.
If you use the tem porary
spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the
tire could fail, causing you to lose
control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
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Spare tire location
The spare tire and tools are located
under the floor cover in the
luggage com partm ent.
Removing the spare tire and
tools
1. Raise the rear of the floor cover
in the luggage com partm ent and
fold it forw ard.
2. Com pletely unscrew the bolt and
rem ove the w heel cover panel w ith
the holder.
3. Rem ove the w heel cover panel.
4. Lift out the spare w heel.
5. Rem ove the jack w hich is located
in the tool pack.
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Removing a tire
1. A pply the parking brake and 1
(first) gear (m anual transaxle) or
the P (Park) position (autom atic
transaxle).
2. A ctivate the hazard flashers.
3. The driver and all passengers
m ust leave the vehicle.
4. Secure the vehicle against rolling
or sliding.
5. Insert the tapered end of the
jack handle betw een the rim and
hub cover and push in. Tw ist off to
rem ove the cover.
6. Loosen the w heel nuts slightly.
Tire changing procedure
7. Place jack w ith com plete support
surface on the ground.
8. The jack m ust be applied exactly
vertical to the jacking point of the
vehicle.
9. Jack up the vehicle until the tire
is clear of the ground. U nscrew and
rem ove the w heel nuts and rem ove
the w heel.
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Replacing a tire
1. Push the spare tire onto the
w heel studs.
2.Screw on the w heel nuts,
ensuring the tapered end of the
w heel nuts are facing the w heel,
and secure in a clockw ise direction.
3. Low er the vehicle and rem ove
the jack by turning the handle
counterclockw ise.
4. Fully tighten the w heel nuts in a
crossw ise pattern.
5. A lign the hub cap w ith the valve
and push firm ly into position w ith
the ball of the hand.
6. Stow the jack and dam aged tire
in the luggage com partm ent by
reversing the spare tire rem oval
instructions.
3
4
2 1
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JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flam es, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. A n explosion could
result in injury or vehicle dam age.
D o not push start your
vehicle. You could dam age
the catalytic converter. For
further inform ation, see J umper
cables in the index.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid w hich burns skin, eyes,
and clothing.
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Connecting jumper cables
1. Position the vehicles so that they
do not touch one another.
2. Sw itch off the engine. Sw itch off
any unnecessary electrical
equipm ent.
3. Connect the positive (+)
term inal of the discharged battery
to the positive (+) term inal of the
booster battery (1).
4. Connect one end of the second
lead to the negative () term inal of
the booster battery and the other
end to a m etal part of the engine to
be started (2).
5. M ake sure that the jum per
cables are clear of m oving parts of
the engine.
1 2
D o not connect the end of
the second cable to the
negative (-) term inal of the
battery to be jum ped. A spark m ay
cause an explosion of the gases
that surround the battery.
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Jump starting
1. Start the booster vehicle and run
the engine at m oderately increased
speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle
w ith the discharged battery.
3. O nce the engine has been
started, run both vehicles for an
additional three m inutes before
disconnecting the cable leads.
Removing jumper cables
1. Rem ove the jum per cables in
reverse order. Take the cable off
the m etallic surface first (1), then
the cable on the negative (-)
booster battery term inal (2).
2. Rem ove the cable from the
positive (+) term inal of the booster
battery (3) and then the
discharged battery (4).
3. A fter the disabled vehicle has
been started, allow it to idle for a
w hile so the engine can relearn
its idle conditions.
2
1
3
4
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If tow ing is necessary, it is
recom m ended that your vehicle be
tow ed w ith a w heel lift or flatbed
equipm ent. D o not tow w ith
slingbelt equipm ent. Ford M otor
Com pany has not developed or
approved a T-hook or slingbelt
tow ing procedure.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE
Before you have your vehicle
tow ed:
release the parking brake,
m ove the gearshift to N
(N eutral),
turn the ignition to the off
position and
unlock the steering w heel.
D o not tow your vehicle at a speed
faster than 55 km /h (35 m ph) or
for a distance greater than 80 km
(55 m iles) unless the drive w heels
are placed on dollies.
WRECKER TOWING
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
W e highlight do-it-yourself item s
in the engine com partm ent for
easy location.
A s possible, w e design parts that
can be replaced w ithout tools.
W e provide you w ith a Service
G uidew hich m akes tracking
routine service for your vehicle
easy.
If your vehicle requires
professional service, your Ford
dealership can provide necessary
parts and service. Check your
W arranty G uideto find out w hich
parts and services are covered.
U se only recom m ended fuels,
lubricants, fluids and service parts
conform ing to specifications.
M otorcraft parts are designed and
built to provide the best
perform ance in your vehicle.
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Precautions when servicing
your vehicle
Be especially careful w hen
inspecting or servicing your
vehicle. H ere are som e general
precautions for your safety:
D o not w ork on a hot engine.
The cooling fan is autom atic
and m ay com e on at any
tim e. A lw ays disconnect the
negative term inal of the battery
before w orking near the fan.
If you m ust w ork w ith the engine
running, avoid w earing loose
clothing or jew elry that could get
caught in m oving parts. Take
precautions w ith long hair.
D o not w ork on a vehicle w ith the
engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you
have enough ventilation.
K eep all lit cigarettes, open
flam es and other lit m aterial
aw ay from the battery and all fuel
related parts.
If you disconnect the battery, the
engine m ust relearnits idle
conditions before your vehicle w ill
drive properly, as explained under
Battery in this chapter.
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Working with engine off
(automatic transaxle)
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and rem ove
the key.
3. Block the w heels to prevent the
vehicle from m oving unexpectedly.
Working with engine off
(manual transaxle)
1. Set the parking brake, depress
the clutch and place the gearshift
in 1 (first) or R (Reverse).
2. Turn off the engine and rem ove
the key.
3. Block the w heels to prevent the
vehicle from m oving unexpectedly.
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Working with engine on
(automatic transaxle)
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Block the w heels to prevent the
vehicle from m oving unexpectedly.
D o not start your engine w ith
the air cleaner rem oved and
do not rem ove it w hile the engine is
running.
Working with engine on
(manual transaxle)
1. Set the parking brake, depress
the clutch and place the gearshift
in neutral.
2. Block the w heels to prevent the
vehicle from m oving unexpectedly.
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Opening the hood
Pull the handle (1) located under
the instrum ent panel.
M I R R O R S
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
MPH
20
40
60
55
80
120 100
140
160
180
200
E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
1
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
Release the safety catch by
reaching under the hood (2)
(adjacent to the M ercury
em blem ) and pushing it up.
2
3
Raise the hood and support it
w ith the strut (3) in the yellow
colored retainer, ensuring it is
secure. H old the support at the
yellow colored insulation section.
To close, replace the support strut
in its retaining clip, low er the hood
and allow it to drop into the catch
for the last 20 30 cm
(8 12 inches).
A lw ays check to ensure that the
hood lock is fully engaged.
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For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are
m arked yellow /black.
2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment
Pow er
steering
reservoir
E ngine
coolant
reservoir
A utom atic
transaxle
dipstick
(if equipped)
Brake fluid
reservoir
Battery W indshield
w asher fluid
reservoir
E ngine oil
dipstick
Pow er
distribution
box
A ir
cleaner
E ngine oil
filler cap
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Pow er
steering
reservoir
E ngine
coolant
reservoir
2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are
m arked yellow /black.
A ir
cleaner
Brake fluid
reservoir
A utom atic
transaxle
dipstick
(if equipped)
Battery W indshield
w asher fluid
reservoir
E ngine oil
dipstick
Pow er
distribution
box
E ngine oil
filler cap
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Engine oil
U se SA E 5W -30 m otor oil
CE RTIFIE D FO R G A SO LIN E
E N G IN E S by the A m erican
Petroleum Institute.
D o not use supplem ental engine oil
additives, oil treatm ents or engine
treatm ents. They are unnecessary
and could, under certain
conditions, lead to engine dam age
w hich is not covered by Ford
W arranty.
Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each tim e you
fuel your vehicle.
To check the oil:
1. M ake sure the vehicle is on level
ground. If the engine is w arm , turn
the engine off and w ait a few
m inutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
2. Set the parking brake and ensure
the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park).
3. O pen the hood. Protect yourself
from engine heat.
4. Locate and carefully rem ove the
engine oil dipstick.
5. W ipe the dipstick clean. Insert
the dipstick fully, then rem ove it
again. The oil level should be in the
range show n on the dipstick.
2.0 l D O H C
2.5 l D O H C
A
M
E
R
I
C
A
N
P
E
T
ROLEU
M
I
N
S
T
I
T
U
T
E
C
E
R
TIF
I
E
D
FOR
GASOLINE
ENGINES
A
M
ERICANPETROLEUM
INSTITU
TE
CERTIFIED
FOR
GASOLINE
ENGINES
Motorcraft
D o not exceed M A X !
D o not exceed M A X !
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6. If the oil level is below the
m inim um line, add engine oil as
necessary. If the oil level is beyond
the m axim um line, engine dam age
or high oil consum ption m ay occur
and som e oil m ust be rem oved
from the engine by a service
technician.
7. Put the dipstick back in and
ensure it is fully seated.
Continuous contact w ith
used m otor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory m ice.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For
instructions, refer to Checki ng the
engi ne oi l in this chapter.
2. If the fluid level is not w ithin the
norm al range, add only certified
engine oil of the preferred
viscosity. A dd engine oil through
the oil filler cap. Rem ove the filler
cap and use a funnel to pour oil in
the opening.
3. Recheck the oil level. Make
sure the oil level is not above
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Change your engine oil and oil filter
according to these m ileage and
tim e requirem ents, w hichever
occurs first.
5 000 m iles (8 000 km )
or 6 m onths
N orm al schedule
3 000 m iles (5 000 km )
or 3 m onths
Severe duty schedule:
E xtensive idling
Trailer tow ing
D riving in severe dust
Police, taxi, or delivery service
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E m pty and used oil
containers m ust be disposed
of at an authorized w aste disposal
facility.
Engine oil filler cap
The design of the filler cap varies
by engine. To open, turn in the
direction of the arrow and pull. D o
not open the cap w hile the engine
is running.
Refer to the M aintenance
Schedulebooklet for additional
inform ation.
A lw ays dispose of used
autom otive fluids in a
responsible m anner. Follow your
com m unitys standards for
disposing of these types of fluids.
Call your local recycling center to
find out m ore about recycling
autom otive fluids.
It is recom m ended you use the
appropriate M otorcraft oil filter (or
another brand m eeting Ford
specifications) for your engine
application.
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Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Brake and clutch fluid system s are
supplied from the sam e reservoir.
The level of the fluid m ust lie
betw een the M IN and M A X m arks
on the side of the reservoir. If the
level falls below the M IN m ark, the
brake fluid level w arning light on
the instrum ent panel w ill
illum inate. A dd only brake fluid
that m eets the Ford specification
(see the chapter Capaci ti es and
speci fi cati ons).
M
A
X
M
I
N
Brake fluid is toxic.
B R A K E
If you use a brake fluid that
is not D O T 3, you w ill cause
perm anent dam age to your brakes.
D o not let the reservoir for
the m aster cylinder run dry.
This m ay cause the brakes to fail.
Windshield washer system
If necessary, add enough w asher
fluid to fill the reservoir. Follow the
instructions on the w asher fluid
label.
D o not put engine coolant in
the container for the
w indshield w asher fluid.
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Engine coolant maintenance
M
A
X
M
I
N
Checking and adding engine
coolant
Check the level of the coolant in
the reservoir at least once a m onth.
Be sure to read and understand
Precauti ons when servi ci ng your
vehi clein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been
checked for a long period of tim e,
the engine coolant reservoir m ay
eventually em pty. If this occurs,
add engine coolant to the coolant
reservoir. For m ore inform ation
refer to Addi ng engi ne coolant in
this chapter.
A utom otive fluids are not
interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or w indshield
w asher fluid outside its specified
function and vehicle location.
D o not put w indshield
w asher fluid in the container
for engine coolant.
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When adding engine coolant
Ford recom m ends Ford Prem ium
Cooling System Fluid, w hich is an
optim ized form ula that w ill protect
all m etals and rubber elastom ers
used in Ford engines for four years
or 80 000 km (50 000 m iles).
It is neither necessary nor
recom m ended to use supplem ental
coolant additives in your gasoline-
pow ered vehicle. These additives
m ay harm your engine coolant
system .
W hen you change or add engine
coolant, it is im portant to m aintain
engine coolant concentration
betw een 40% (-24C [-11F]) and
60% (-52C [-62F]), depending on
your local clim ate conditions.
A coolant concentration below 40%
w ill result in a loss of freeze
protection. A concentration above
60% m ay cause the engine to
overheat on a w arm day.
Refer to Lubri cant speci fi cati ons
in the Capaci ti es and
speci fi cati ons chapter. U se only a
prem ium nationally-recognized
brand nam e engine coolant or
equivalent.
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A lw ays dispose of used
autom otive fluids in a
responsible m anner. Follow your
com m unitys standards for
recycling and disposing of
autom otive fluids.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford M otor Com pany recom m ends
that Ford and Lincoln-M ercury
dealers use recycled engine coolant
produced by Ford-approved
processes. N ot all coolant recycling
processes produce coolant w hich
m eets Ford specifications E SE -
M 97B44-A , and use of such coolant
m ay harm engine and cooling
system com ponents.
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M
A
X
M
I
N
Adding engine coolant
1. Before rem oving the engine
coolant recovery cap, turn the
engine off and allow it to cool.
2. W hen the engine is cool, turn
and rem ove the cap.
Step back for a m om ent w hile the
pressure in the reservoir is
released.
Stand aw ay from the reservoir
opening. H ot steam or coolant
spray m ay be released.
3. A dd engine coolant until the
fluid level in the reservoir is
betw een the M A X and M IN lines on
the reservoir.
Follow the recom m ended service
interval for changing engine
coolant as outlined in the Service
G uide. Refer to Capaci ti es and
speci fi cati ons for m ore
inform ation on engine coolant
specifications.
H ave your dealer or a qualified
service technician check the engine
coolant system for leaks if you have
to add m ore than a litre (quart) of
engine coolant per m onth.
N ever rem ove the coolant
recovery cap w hile the
engine is running or hot.
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Checking and adding power
steering fluid
Sw itch off the engine. W ith the
steering system at norm al
operating tem perature, the fluid
level should com e up to the M A X
m ark.
If the fluid level drops below the
M IN m ark, add the specified fluid.
Refer to the Capaci ti es and
speci fi cati ons chapter.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extrem ely cold
clim ates (less than -36C [-34F]),
it m ay be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50% .
Refer to the chart on the coolant
container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is
such that the coolant w ill not
freeze at the tem perature level in
w hich you drive during the w inter
m onths. N ever increase the engine
coolant concentration above 60% .
Leave a 50/50 m ixture of engine
coolant and w ater in your vehicle
year-round in non-extrem e
clim ates.
M A X
M IN
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Automatic transaxle fluid
Check the autom atic transaxle fluid
according to the scheduled
intervals in the Service G uide.
H ow ever, if the transaxle is not
w orking properly (slipping, shifting
slow ly or fluid leakage) the fluid
level should be checked.
Adding automatic transaxle
fluid
Before adding any fluid, m ake sure
the correct type w ill be used. This
inform ation is stam ped on the
dipstick.
Check the fluid after your vehicle
has reached norm al operating
tem perature, w hich is reached
after driving approxim ately 32 km
(20 m iles).
A dd fluid in 0.25 litre (0.5 pint)
increm ents through the filler tube
until the fluid is at the correct level
on the dipstick. If an overfill
occurs, excess fluid should be
rem oved by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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Checking the automatic
transaxle fluid
W ith the vehicle on a level surface
and the brake fully applied, start
the engine and m ove the gearshift
lever through all of the gears.
Securely latch the lever in P
(Park). Set parking brake and leave
the engine running.
W ipe off the dipstick cap and pull
the dipstick out. W ipe indicator
clean. Put dipstick back into filler
tube and m ake sure it is fully
seated. Pull the dipstick out and
read the fluid level.
N ote that your vehicle should not
be driven until som e fluid has been
added if the fluid level is below the
bottom dim ple on the dipstick and
the outside tem perature is above
10C (50F). A dd only enough fluid
to bring the level above the bottom
hole.
If the vehicle has not been driven
and the fluid level is above the
bottom dim ple on the dipstick,
dont add fluid. Recheck the level
after driving your vehicle
approxim ately 30 km (20 m iles)
w hen the engine has reached
norm al operating tem perature. The
fluid level should be w ithin the
crosshatched area on the dipstick.
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Your vehicle m ay be equipped w ith
a M otorcraft m aintenance-free
battery. The M otorcraft
m aintenance-free battery norm ally
does not require additional w ater
during its life of service. H ow ever,
for severe service usage or in high
tem perature clim ates, check your
battery electrolyte level, at least
every 24 m onths or 40 000 km
(24 000 m iles). K eep the
electrolyte in each cell up to the
levelindicator. D o not overfill the
battery cell.
For longer, trouble-free operation,
keep the top of the battery clean
and dry. A lso, m ake certain the
battery cables are alw ays tightly
fastened to the battery term inals.
If you see any corrosion on the
battery cables or term inals, rem ove
the cables from the term inal(s) and
clean w ith a w ire brush. You can
neutralize the acid w ith a solution
of baking soda and w ater. Reinstall
the cables w hen you are done
cleaning them , and apply a sm all
quantity of grease to the top of
each battery term inal to help
prevent corrosion.
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Battery replacement
If your original equipm ent battery
requires replacem ent w hile under
w arranty, it w ill be replaced w ith a
M otorcraft service battery,
identical in design technology. Like
the original equipm ent battery, it
should not require w ater addition
during its norm al life of service;
how ever, for severe service usage
or in high tem perature clim ates,
check your battery electrolyte
level, at least every 24 m onths or
40 000 km (24 000 m iles). D o not
overfill the battery cell.
If the electrolyte level in your
battery gets low, you can add plain
tap w ater to the battery, as long as
you do not use hard w ater (w ater
w ith a high m ineral or alkali
content). If possible, how ever, try
to only fill the battery cell w ith
distilled w ater. If the battery needs
w ater often, have the charging
system checked.
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Batteries norm ally produce
explosive gases w hich can
cause personal injury. D o not allow
flam es, sparks or lit tobacco to
com e near the battery. A lw ays
cover your face and protect your
eyes and also provide ventilation.
A pplying too m uch pressure
on the ends w hen lifting a
battery could cause acid to spill.
Lift the battery w ith a carrier or
w ith your hands on the opposite
corners.
Follow these steps to
m inim ize risk of personal
injury.
A lw ays dispose of autom otive
batteries in a responsible
m anner. Follow your com m unitys
local standards for disposal. Call
your local recycling center to find
out m ore about recycling
autom otive batteries.
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Relearning the idle function
Because your vehicles engine is
electronically controlled, som e
control conditions are m aintained
by pow er from the battery. W hen
the battery is disconnected or a
new battery is installed, the
com puter m ust relearnits idle
conditions before your vehicle can
drive properly. To begin this
process:
1. Put the autom atic transaxle
gearshift in P (Park). Put the
m anual transaxle gearshift in
neutral.
2. Turn off all accessories and start
the vehicle.
3. Let the engine idle for at least
one m inute.
4. The relearningprocess w ill
autom atically com plete as you
drive the vehicle.
If you do not allow the engine to
relearnits idle, the idle quality
of your vehicle m ay be adversely
affected until the idle is
eventually relearned.
If the battery has been
disconnected or if a new battery
has been installed, the clock and
preset radio stations m ust be
reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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Checking wiper blades
Check the w iper blades on your
vehicle for roughness by running
the tips of your fingers over the
edge of the blade.
Traces of grease, silicone and fuel
prevent w iper blades from
functioning properly. W e
recom m end Ford cleaning
solutions or equivalent to clean
w iper blades.
Change the w iper blades on your
vehicle at least once a year.
Cabin air filter replacement
In your clim ate control system , you
have a filter that cleans the air
before it enters the interior of the
vehicle. This filter should be
replaced at the intervals in the
M aintenance Schedulebooklet.
To replace the cabin air filter:
1. Rem ove both w indshield w iper
arm s. W ith the w iper arm in the
horizontal position, lift the arm
aw ay from the w indshield w hile
pulling the retaining clip at the
base tow ard the w indshield.
Release the w iper arm , then lift it
off the base.
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2. Rem ove the plastic caps from
the screw s on the grille. Rem ove
the screw s.
3. O pen the hood. Pull off the
rubber w eatherstrip at the back of
the engine com partm ent. Rem ove
the screw s that hold the grille,
separate the tw o halves and
rem ove the grille.
4. The filter is in a housing at the
back of the engine com partm ent,
on the left side. Pull off the tw o
clips on the sides of the housing.
Slide out the housing and filter.
5. Slide the filter out of the
housing, replace w ith the new filter
and slide the housing and cabin air
filter back into place. Reinstall the
clips on the housing.
6. Replace the grille and w iper
arm s.
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Information about tire quality
grades
N ew vehicles are fitted w ith tires
that have their Tire Q uality G rade
(described below ) m olded into the
tires sidew all. These Tire Q uality
G rades are determ ined by
standards that the U nited States
D epartm ent of Transportation has
set.
Tire Q uality G rades apply to new
pneum atic tires for use on
passenger cars. They do not apply
to deep tread, w inter-type snow
tires, space-saver or tem porary use
spare tires, tires w ith nom inal rim
diam eters of 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12
inches) or lim ited production tires
as defined in Title 49 Code of
Federal Regulation Part
575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades:
The U .S. D epartm ent of
Transportation requires Ford to
give you the follow ing inform ation
about tire grades exactly as the
governm ent has w ritten it.
IMPORTANT TIRE
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
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Treadwear
The treadw ear grade is a
com parative rating based on the
w ear rate of the tire w hen tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified governm ent test course.
For exam ple, a tire grade of 150
w ould w ear one and one-half
(1 1/2) tim es as w ell on the
governm ent course as a tire grade
100. The relative perform ance of
tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, how ever,
and m ay depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road
characteristics and clim ate.
Traction A B C
The traction grades, from highest
to low est are A , B, and C, and they
represent the tires ability to stop
on w et pavem ent as m easured
under test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire m arked C m ay
have poor traction perform ance.
W arning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straightahead) traction
tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
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Temperature A B C
The tem perature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing
the tires resistance to the
generation of heat w hen tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
w heel. Sustained high tem perature
can cause the m aterial of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excess tem perature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
perform ance w hich all passenger
cars tires m ust m eet under the
Federal M otor Vehicle Safety
Standard N o. 109. G rades B and A
represent higher levels of
perform ance on the laboratory test
w heel than the m inim um required
by law.
The tem perature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
E xcessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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Checking tire pressure
Check the tire pressure
periodically and inflate the tires as
necessary. To check the tire
pressure, insert the tire pressure
gauge into the valve.
The cold pressure am ount is listed
on the Safety Com pliance
Certification label.
Im properly inflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Rotating tires
Rotate your tires at regular
intervals for even w ear. Rotation
intervals are listed in the Service
G uide.
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Failure to follow these
precautions m ay adversely
affect the handling of the vehicle
and m ake it easier to lose control
and roll over.
Replacing tires
Replace tires w hen the w ear band
is visible through the tire treads.
W hen replacing full size
tires, never m ix radial, bias-
belted, or bias-type tires. U se only
the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. M ake sure that
all tires are the sam e size, speed
rating, and load-carrying capacity.
U se only the tire com binations
recom m ended on the decal. If you
do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle m ay not drive
properly and safely.
D o not replace your tires
w ith high perform ance
tires or larger size tires.
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D ispose of w orn tires in
accordance w ith local
environm ental regulations.
Refer to the Safety Com pliance
Certification label to determ ine the
specific size tire and w heel Ford
M otor Com pany recom m ends for
use on this vehicle.
W hen purchasing replacem ent tires
for your vehicle, consult your
dealer or a qualified service
technician to ensure that the
correct tire type is used.
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The tires on your vehicle have all-
w eather treads to provide traction
in rain and snow. H ow ever, in som e
clim ates, using snow tires and
chains m ay be necessary. Ford
offers snow chains as a Ford
approved accessory and
recom m ends use of these or their
equivalents on approved tires. See
your dealer or a qualified service
technician for m ore inform ation on
tire chains for your vehicle. Follow
these guidelines w hen using snow
tires and chains:
Install chains securely, verifying
that the chains do not touch any
w iring, brake lines or fuel lines.
Install the chains on the front
tires only.
D o not use tire chains 205/60
tires and 205/55R16 Z rated tires.
Steering, suspension and body
com ponents m ay be dam aged by
use of chains.
Snow tires m ust be the sam e
size and grade as the tires
you currently have on your
vehicle.
Using snow tires and chains
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Change over from w inter to
sum m er tires as soon as road
conditions allow, this w ill reduce
fuel consum ption and noise in the
vehicles interior.
D rive cautiously. If you hear the
chains rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten them .
If this does not w ork, rem ove the
chains to prevent vehicle
dam age.
Local regulations m ay prohibit or
restrict the use of tire chains.
Investigate the law s and
regulations in your area before
installing chains.
Avoid overloading your vehicle.
D o not use tire chains on
tem porary spare tires.
Rem ove the tire chains w hen
they are no longer needed. D o
not use chains on dry roads.
The suspension insulation and
bum pers w ill help prevent
vehicle dam age. D o not rem ove
these com ponents from the
vehicle w hen using snow tires
and chains.
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IMPORTANT FUEL
INFORMATON
Important safety precautions
D o not overfill the fuel tank.
The pressure in an overfilled
tank m ay cause leakage and lead
to fuel spray and fire.
If you do not use the proper
fuel cap, the pressure in the
fuel tank can dam age the fuel
system or cause it to w ork
im properly in a collision.
The fuel system m ay be
under pressure. If the fuel
cap is venting vapor or if you hear
a hissing sound, w ait until it stops
before com pletely rem oving the
cap.
A utom otive fuels can cause
serious injury or death if
m isused or m ishandled.
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O bserve the follow ing guidelines
w hen handling autom otive fuel:
E xtinguish all sm oking m aterials
and any open flam es before
fueling your vehicle.
A lw ays turn off the vehicle
before fueling.
M ake sure the fuel cap is
correctly fitted after fueling.
Failure to do so m ay cause the on
board diagnostic system to
illum inate the CH E CK E N G IN E
light.
A utom otive fuels can be harm ful
or fatal if sw allow ed. If fuel is
sw allow ed, call a physician
im m ediately, even if no
sym ptom s are im m ediately
apparent. The toxic effects of
fuel m ay not be visible for hours.
Fuels can also be harm ful if
absorbed through the skin. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, prom ptly
rem ove contam inated clothing
and w ash skin thoroughly w ith
soap and w ater.
If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
rem ove contact lenses (if w orn),
flush w ith w ater for 15 m inutes
and seek m edical attention.
Be particularly careful if you are
taking A ntabuseor other form s
of disulfiram for the treatm ent of
alcoholism . Breathing gasoline
vapors or skin contact could
cause an adverse reaction.
Consult a physician im m ediately.
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Choosing the right fuel
U se only U N LE A D E D FU E L. The
use of leaded fuel is prohibited by
law and could dam age your vehicle.
The dam age m ay not be covered by
your w arranty.
Your vehicle w as not designed to
use fuel containing m anganese-
based additives such as M M T.
A dditionally, vehicles certified to
California em ission standards
(indicated on the underhood
Vehicle E m ission Control
Inform ation label) are designed to
operate on California reform ulated
gasolines. If California reform ulated
gasoline is not available w hen you
refuel, your vehicle can be
operated on non-California fuels.
H ow ever, even though your engine
w ill perform adequately on other
gasolines, the perform ance of the
em ission control devices and
system s m ay be adversely affected.
Repair of dam age caused by a fuel
that your vehicle w as not designed
for m ay not be covered by your
w arranty.
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Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
regular gasoline w ith an (R+M )/2
octane rating of 87. W e do not
recom m end gasolines labeled as
regularin high altitude areas that
are sold w ith octane ratings of 86
or even less.
D o not be concerned if your vehicle
som etim es knocks lightly. H ow ever,
if it knocks heavily under m ost
driving conditions on the
recom m ended octane, see your
dealer or a qualified service
technician to prevent any engine
dam age.
87
MINIMUM OCTANE RATING
(R+M)/2 Method
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting,
rough idle or hesitation problem s
try a different brand of fuel. If the
condition persists, see your dealer
or qualified service technician.
The A m erican A utom obile
M anufacturers A ssociation
(A A M A ) issued a gasoline
specification to provide inform ation
on high quality fuels that optim ize
the perform ance of your vehicle.
W e recom m end the use of gasolines
that m eet the A A M A specification
if they are available.
It should not be necessary to add
any afterm arket products to your
fuel tank if you continue to use a
high-quality fuel.
Cleaner air
Ford approves the use of gasolines
to im prove air quality, including
reform ulated gasolines that contain
oxygenates such as a m axim um of
10% ethanol or 15% M TBE . There
should be no m ore than 5%
m ethanol w ith cosolvents and
additives to protect the fuel
system .
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Calculating fuel economy
To accurately calculate your
vehicles fuel econom y:
1. Fill the tank com pletely and
record the initial odom eter reading.
2. E ach tim e you fill the tank,
record the am ount of fuel added
(in litres or gallons)
3. A fter at least three to five fill-
ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current m ileage reading.
4. U se one of the follow ing
equations to calculate fuel
econom y.
Litres used x 100 / Total kilom etres
traveled
Total m iles traveled / Total gallons
used
K eep a record for at least one
m onth. This w ill provide an
accurate estim ate of the vehicles
fuel econom y.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM
For m ore inform ation about your
vehicles em ission control system ,
refer to the Vehicle E m ission
Control Inform ation D ecal located
on the inside, left of the engine
com partm ent.
The catalytic converter enables the
vehicles em ission control system to
operate properly.
Follow these guidelines to ensure
proper em ission system operation:
U se unleaded fuel only.
Avoid running out of fuel.
E F
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U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
D o not turn off the ignition w hile
your vehicle is in m otion.
H ave m aintenance perform ed
according to intervals in the
Service G uide.
E xhaust leaks m ay result in
the entry of harm ful and
potentially lethal fum es into the
passenger com partm ent. U nder
extrem e conditions excessive
exhaust tem peratures could
dam age the fuel system , the
interior floor covering, or other
vehicle com ponents, possibly
causing a fire.
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B R A K E
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
If you notice one or m ore of the
follow ing, the em ission system m ay
not be functioning properly; have
the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible:
Fluid leaks.
The charging system , engine oil
pressure or low coolant w arning
lights illum inate in the
instrum ent cluster and rem ain lit.
Strange odors.
E ngine runs for m ore than five
seconds after shut off or engine
m isfires, surges, stalls or
backfires.
Loss of oil pressure.
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D o not park, idle or drive
your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The
em ission system heats up the
engine com partm ent and exhaust
system , w hich can start a fire.
Important emission control
imformation
By law, anyone w ho m anufactures,
repairs, services, leases, trades
vehicles or supervises a fleet of
vehicles is not perm itted to
intentionally rem ove an em ission
control device or prevent it from
w orking. D o not m ake any
unauthorized changes to the
vehicle or engine. Changes that
cause m ore unburned fuel to reach
the exhaust system can increase
the tem perature of the engine or
exhaust system .
W hen your vehicle is serviced,
never use a m etal exhaust
collector. The use of a m etal
collector m ay m elt or deform
plastic parts.
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Preparing your vehicle for
inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
In som e localities it m ay be a legal
requirem ent to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostic(O BD ) II
system . If your vehicles pow ertrain
system or battery has just been
serviced, the O BD II system is reset
to a condition unready for I/M
testing. To ready the O BD II system
for I/M testing, the law specifies
that additional city and highw ay
driving is necessary to com plete
the check of the O BD II system .
The driving m ode required to reach
the ready condition consists of a
m inim um of 30 m inutes of city and
highw ay driving:
A t least 20 m inutes driving in
stop and go city-type traffic w ith
at least four idle periods.
A t least 10 m inutes of driving on
an expressw ay or highw ay.
Before com pleting the above
driving m odes, the engine m ust be
w arm ed up and at operating
tem perature. O nce started, the
vehicle m ust not be turned off
during these m odes.
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The bulbs for the low beam , high
beam , turn signals and side lam ps
are housed in the lam p assem bly.
To replace a bulb, the com plete
lam p assem bly has to be rem oved
as follow s:
1. Sw itch off the lam ps.
2. O pen the hood.
3. Rem ove the low er screw (2)
from the headlam p housing.
4. Rem ove the tw o upper screw s
(1) from the headlam p housing.
5. G ently pull the headlam p
housing outw ard.
6. Replace the headlam p bulbs.
BULB REPLACEMENT
H andle a halogen headlam p
bulb carefully and keep out
of childrens reach.G rasp the bulb
only by its plastic base and do not
touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to
break the next tim e the
headlam ps are operated.
Removing the headlamps
assembly
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Reinstalling the headlamp
assembly
The gasket lining m ust be seated
properly around the lam p assem bly
w hen reinstalling.
A ll bulb connectors m ust be
correctly connected.
Install in the reverse order.
Headlamp low beam
Pull off the connector, release the
w ire clip and replace the bulb.
Pay attention to the tab guides
w hen replacing.
Headlamp alignment
Check the headlam p alignm ent
after each replacem ent of a bulb.
Refer to Ai mi ng the headlamps.
Headlamps high beam
Replacem ent instructions are the
sam e as for the low beam
headlam p.
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Front turn signal/side lamps
Pull the socket out. Pull the bulb
out and replace it.
Foglamps (if equipped)
1. D etach the cover (access at
bottom of front bum per).
2. Turn the bulb counterclockw ise
and pull it out of the light assem bly.
3. Rem ove the electrical connector.
4. Fit the new bulb in reverse order
(do not touch the glass part of the
bulb).
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License plate lamp
U nscrew the bulb holder w ith a
screw driver. Rem ove the bulb from
the clip holder.
Replace the new bulb in reverse
sequence.
Brake/turn signal/tail lamps
1. D isconnect the electrical
conector.
2. Turn the socket
counterclockw ise and pull it out.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockw ise
and pull it out.
4. To install, fit the new bulb in
reverse order.
Backup lamps
The backup lam ps are located in
the trunk lid. Replacem ent
instructions are the sam e as for the
brake/turn signal/tail lam ps.
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High-mounted brake lamp
E nter the rear seat com partm ent.
U nscrew both screw s and rem ove
the com plete lam p assem bly. Bend
the housing outw ards to unclip the
lam p m odule. Press the reflector
fitting from the four locking points
and pull it off. Pull out the w edge
base bulb and replace.
To install, fit the new bulb in
reverse sequence.
O n vehicles equipped w ith a rear
spoiler, the high-m ounted brake
lam p is included in the spoiler.
Luggage compartment lamp
Pry out the light assem bly from the
holder w ith a flat screw driver. Turn
the spherical bulb under slight
pressure counterclockw ise and
rem ove.
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Maintenance and care
172
Function Trade number
3457 N A
9005
9006
893
1157
1156
Front /turn lam p
H eadlam p (high)
H eadlam p (low )
Fog lam p
Rear tail/turn/brake lam p
Backup lam p
Bulb specifications
2723
C5W
H igh-m ounted brake lam p
License plate lam p
Reading lamps (if equipped)
O pen the lam p assem bly.
The bulbs can be replaced after the
contact plate has been hinged
back.
Interior lamps
Sw itch off the interior lam ps
(m iddle sw itch position). Pry out
the lam p assem bly w ith a flat
screw driver, release the reflector at
the side and replace the festoon
bulb.
To install, fit the new bulb in
reverse sequence.
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Maintenance and care
173
Aiming the headlamps
Your vehicle is equipped w ith a
Vehicle H eadlam p A im D evice
(VH A D ) on each headlam p body.
E ach headlam p m ay be properly
aim ed in the horizontal direction
(left/right) and the vertical position
(up/dow n).
A non-zero bubble reading does not
necessarily indicate out-of-aim
headlam ps. If your vehicle is not
positioned on a level surface, the
slope w ill be included in the level
indicator. Therefore, vertical
headlam p adjustm ent should be
perform ed only w hen beam
direction appears to be incorrect
and a level surface can be verified.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The alignm ent of your headlam ps
should be checked if:
O ncom ing m otorists frequently
signal you to deactivate your high
beam s, and your high beam s are
not activated.
The headlam ps do not seem to
provide enough light for clear
night vision.
The headlam p beam s are pointed
substantially aw ay from a slightly
dow n and to the right position.
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Maintenance and care
174
Adjusting the horizontal aim
1. M ake sure the vehicle is on a
level surface.
2.W ith the hood open, locate the
horizontal indicator and adjusting
screw.
3. Turn the horizontal adjusting
screw until the reference m ark on
the reflector extension aligns w ith
the 0reference m ark on the
horizontal indicator w hen view ed
directly from above.
4. W hen the horizontal aim has
been adjusted, close the headlam p
access panel.
The horizontal aim m ust be
adjusted first. You w ill need one 7
m m box w rench, open end w rench
or T-15 Torx drive.
The follow ing procedures assum es
that the vehicles front structure is
properly aligned. If the vehicle has
been in an accident requiring the
front end of the vehicle to be
repaired, the horizontal indicator
should be recalibrated by your
dealer or a qualified service
technician.
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Maintenance and care
175
Adjusting the vertical aim
The num bers show n on the vial
indicate beam direction in degrees
up or dow n.
1. D o not adjust the vertical aim
until after adjusting the horizontal
aim .
2. W ith the hood open, locate the
bubble level vertical aim indicator.
It is visible w hen view ed from the
above rear of the headlam p.
3. Turn the vertical adjusting screw
until the reference m ark on the
reflector extension aligns w ith the
0reference m ark on the vertical
indicator w hen view ed from
directly above.
4. Close the hood.
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Maintenance and care
176
Washing your vehicle
O nly use car w ashing areas
that have environm entally
friendly drainage system s.
VEHICLE CARE
W ash your vehicle regularly w ith
cold or lukew arm w ater. N ever use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car w ash detergent. A lw ays
use a clean sponge, w ashing glove
or sim ilar device and plenty of
w ater for best results. To avoid
spots, avoid w ashing w hen the
hood is still w arm , im m ediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.
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Maintenance and care
177
Waxing your vehicle
The best w ay to determ ine w hen
the paintw ork needs w axing is by
noting w hen w ater stops beading
on the surface. This could be every
three or four m onths depending on
operating conditions.
U se only carnauba or synthetic-
based w axes. Rem ove any bugs and
tar before w axing the vehicle. U se
cleaning fluid or alcohol w ith a
clean cloth to rem ove bugs. U se tar
rem over to rem ove any tar spots.
D uring w inter m onths, it is
especially im portant to w ash the
vehicle on a regular basis. Large
quantities of dirt and road salt are
difficult to rem ove, and they also
cause dam age to the vehicle.
Rem ove or low er any exterior
accessories, such as antennas,
before entering a car w ash.
Rem ove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect rem ains,
tar spots, road salt and industrial
fallout im m ediately.
A fter w ashing, apply the brakes
several tim es to dry them .
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Maintenance and care
178
Repairing paint chips
M inor scratches or paint dam age
from road debris m ay be repaired
w ith touch-up paint, paint repair
foil or aerosol spray from the Ford
accessories line. O bserve the
application instructions on the
products.
Cleaning the wheels
W ash the w heels w ith the sam e
detergent you use to clean the
body of your vehicle. D o not use
acid-based w heel cleaners, steel
w ool, fuel or strong detergents.
N ever use abrasives that w ill
dam age the finish of special w heel
surfaces. U se a tar rem over to
rem ove grease and tar.
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Maintenance and care
179
Cleaning the engine
E ngines are m ore efficient w hen
they are clean because grease and
dirt buildup act as insulators and
keep the engine w arm er than
norm al. Follow these guidelines to
clean your engine:
Take care w hen using a pow er
w asher to clean the engine. The
high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause dam age.
D o not spray w ith cold w ater, to
avoid cracking the engine block.
Cover the alternator to prevent
w ater dam age w hen cleaning the
engine.
N ever w ash or rinse the engine
w hile it is running; w ater in the
running engine m ay cause
internal dam age.
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Maintenance and care
180
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
U se a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning of plastic. Clean w ith a tar
rem over if necessary. D o not clean
plastic parts w ith thinners, solvents
or petroleum -based cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
W ash the exterior lam ps w ith the
sam e detergent you use to w ash
the exterior of your vehicle. U se
glass cleaner or tar rem over if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lam ps, do
not use a dry paper tow el, chem ical
solvents or abrasive cleaners to
clean the lam ps.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the w iper blades do not w ipe
properly, clean both the w indshield
and w iper blades using undiluted
w indshield w iper solution or a m ild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly w ith
clean w ater. To avoid dam aging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
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Maintenance and care
181
Cleaning the interior fabric
Rem ove dust and loose dirt w ith a
w hisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Rem ove fresh spots im m ediately.
Follow the directions that com e
w ith the cleaner.
Cleaning leather seats
(if equipped)
For routine cleaning, w ipe the
surface w ith a soft, dam p cloth. For
m ore thorough cleaning, w ipe the
surface w ith a leather and vinyl
cleaner or a m ild soap.
Cleaning the instrument panel
P O WE R A U D I O A M /F M S C A N
S E E K
3 1 2
6 4 5
A N S
S I D E 1 -2
E J E C T
VO L U M E
M I R R O R S
D E F
L O
H I
O F F P N L /F L R
P AN E L
A/C
F L O O R
F L R
D E F
M AX
A/C
0 0 0 1 2 3
0 0 0 0
10
20
30
40
50
60 70 80
90
100
110
120
130
MPH
20
40
60
55
80
120 100
140
160
180
200
E F
1/2
U N L E AD E D F U E L O N L Y
1
2
0
3
x 1 0 0 0
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
B R A K E
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
: I0 20
O ff
R e s
S e t
Ac c
C o a st
O n
Clean the instrum ent panel w ith a
dam p cloth, then dry w ith a dry
cloth.
A ny cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrum ent panel
should be avoided. The dull finish
in this area is to help protect the
driver from undesirable w indshield
reflection.
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Maintenance and care
182
Cleaning and caring for your
vehicle
Refer to the Custom er A ssistance
G uidefor a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and w axes.
Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts w ith a m ild
soap solution recom m ended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets and
w arm w ater. D o not bleach or dye
the belts, because these actions
m ay w eaken the belt w ebbing.
Check the safety belt system
periodically to m ake sure there are
no nicks, w ear or cuts.
Ford recom m ends that all
safety belt assem blies and
attaching hardw are should be
inspected by a qualified technician
after any collision. Safety belt
assem blies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected
and replaced if either dam age or
im proper operation is noted.
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Capacities and specifications
183
*Refer to Vehicle E m ission Control Inform ation (VE CI) decal for spark plug
and gap specifications.
**If a spark plug is rem oved for exam ination, it m ust be reinstalled in the sam e
cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs w ith the
service part num ber suffix letter FE as show n on the engine decal.
Motorcraft parts
Component
Spark plug*
A ir filter
Passenger com partm ent
air filter
Fuel filter
O il filter
Battery
PCV valve
Crankcase ventilation
filter
2.0 litre engine
A ZFS-22F # 1+2**
A ZFS-22FE # 3+4
FA -1612
FP4
FG -800A
FL-2005
BX T-40R
E V-224
FA -1621
2.5 litre engine
AW SF-32F
FA -1613
FP4
FG -800A
FL-820
BX T-40R
E V-152

Part number
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E ngine oil
- w ith filter
- w ithout
M anual transaxle 2.6 l (2.7 qts)
A utom atic transaxle
w ith oil cooler
Pow er steering
Cooling system w ith heating
W indshield w asher fluid
Fuel tank
Braking system
4.25 l (4.5 qts)
3.75 l (4.0 qts)
8.5 l (9.0 qts.)
6.6 l (7.0 qts)*
7.1 l (7.5 qts)**
Fill to M A X m ark
Fill to top of reservoir
61.5 l (16.2 gallons)
Fill to M A X m ark
5.5 l (5.8 qts)
5.0 l (5.3 qts)
9.6 l (10.2 qts)
9.5 l (10.0 qts)*
9.7 l (10.2 qts)**
* Total capacity
** w ith autom atic transaxle
Capacities
2.0 litre
engine
2.5 litre
engine
Capacities and specifications
184
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Capacities and specifications
185
Lubricant Specifications
Item
Ford part name
or equivalent
H igh perform ance
D O T 3 brake fluid
Prem ium engine
coolant
M otorcraft m otor
oil 5W -30 super
prem ium
M E RCO N

pow er steering
fluid
M otorcraft
M E RCO N

ATF
U ltra-clear
w indshield w asher
concentrate
Ford
part number
C6A Z-19542-A B
E 2FZ-19549-A A
CX C-8-B*
X O -5W 30-Q SP
E 6A Z-19582-A A
X T-2-Q D X
C9A Z-19550-A A
or
C9A Z-19550-BA
Ford
specification
E SA -M 6C25-A
W SE -97B44-A
A m erican Petroleum
Institute Certification
M ark and
W SS-M 2C153-G
M E RCO N

M E RCO N

E SR-M 17P5-A
Brake fluid
E ngine coolant
E ngine oil
Pow er steering
fluid
Transaxle fluid
autom atic/
5-speed m anual
W indshield
w asher
fluid
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Capacities and specifications
186
2.0 litre
Engine
2.5 litre
Engine
1988 2544
96 (125)
5500
125 (170)
6250
176 (130)
4000
220 (162)
4250
6150 6700
6375 6925
80050
(88050)
72550
(72550)
1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
1.3
E lectronically controlled
Idle speed
(m anual transaxle)
Engine
cm
3
Capacity
kW (H P)
at rpm
Pow er output
N m (lb-ft)
at rpm
M ax. torque
Fuel required 87 O ctane
rpm
Continuous engine
speed
rpm
M ax. interm ittent
engine speed
rpm
M ixture preparation Injection system
Firing order
m m Spark plug gap
Ignition system
0.14 m m
0.30 m m
Valve Inlet
clearances E xhaust
H ydraulic valve
adjusters
0.11-0.18*
0.27-0.34*
Engine data
* M echanical valve adjuster
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Capacities and specifications
187
D
A
E
B
C
Dimensions mm (inches)
4556 (179.4)
1751 (68.9)
1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2)
2704 (106.5)
1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8)
1483 - 1502* (58.4 - 59.1)
A = M axim um length
B = O verall w idth (w ithout m irrors)
C = O verall height (curb w eight)
D = W heelbase
E = Track Front
Rear
* D ependent on tyre size
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Capacities and specifications
188
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification num ber
(VIN ) is attached to a m etal tag
and is located on the front drivers
side of the instrum ent panel. The
VIN tag m ay be seen by looking
through the w indshield from the
outside of the vehicle.
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Reporting safety defects
189
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash,
or could cause injury or death, you
should im m ediately inform the
N ational H ighw ay Traffic Safety
A dm inistration (N H TSA ) in
addition to Ford M otor Com pany.
If N H TSA receives sim ilar
com plaints, it m ay open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it m ay order a recall and
rem edy cam paign. H ow ever,
N H TSA cannot becom e involved in
individual problem s betw een you,
your dealer or Ford M otor
Com pany.
To contact N H TSA , you m ay either
call the A uto Safety H otline
tollfree at 1-800-424-9393
(202-366-0123 in the W ashington
D .C. area) or w rite to
N H TSA
U .S.D epartm ent of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
W ashington D .C. 20590
You can also obtain other
inform ation about m otor vehicle
safety from the hotline.
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190
Index
A Page
A ccessory position on
the ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
A dditives, engine oil . . . . . . . . .132
A ir bag supplem ental
restraint system
and child safety seats . . . . . . . .56
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 59
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
w earing safety belts . . . . . . . . .55
A ir conditioning
(see Clim ate control system )
A larm , activating panic . . . . . . . .39
A ntenna, radio
(see A udio sytem ) . . . . . . . . . . . .18
A nti-lock brake system (A BS) . .84
A nti-theft system (see Passive
A nti-Theft System ) . . . . . . . . . . .41
A ntifreeze (see E ngine coolant)
A udio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
A utom atic transaxle
driving w ith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
fluid, adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
fluid, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .184
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .185
B
Backing up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89, 95
Battery
charging system w arning light . .6
jum ping a disabled battery . . .121
proper disposal, recycling . . . .145
replacem ent, specifications . .183
servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
B Page
Brake fluid
checking and adding . . . . . . . .135
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Brake-shift interlock . . . . . . . . . .88
Brakelam ps
(see Bulb replacem ent)
Brakes
anti-lock brake system (A BS) .84
brake w arning light . . . . . . . . . . .9
fluid, checking and adding . . .135
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .184
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .185
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Built-in child seat
folding up the seat . . . . . . . . . .70
inspection after a collision . . . .70
interlock safety feature . . . . . . .66
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
retractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Bulbs, replacing
foglam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
headlam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
high-m ounted brake lam p . . . .171
license plate lam p . . . . . . . . . .170
rear lam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
C
Cabin air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Capacities for refilling fluids . . .184
Carbon m onoxyde in exhaust . .163
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . .163
Chains, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Changing a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Charging system w arning light . . .6
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191
C Page
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat . . . . . . . . . . .65
child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . .71
children and safety belts . . .61, 63
Child safety seats
and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
attaching w ith tether straps . . .74
autom atic locking m ode . . . . . .49
Childproof safety locks . . . . . . . .35
Chim es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Cleaning your vehicle
engine com partm ent . . . . . . . .179
exterior lam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
instrum ent panel . . . . . . . . . . .181
plastic exterior parts . . . . . . . .180
safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
w heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
w iper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Clim ate control system
air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
controlling airflow . . . . . . . . . . .20
defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
tem perature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Clutch
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
recom m ended shift speeds . . . .94
Cold engine starting . . . . . . . . . .82
Controls
instrum ent panel . . . . . . . . . . . .14
m irrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
pow er seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
steering colum n . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
D Page
D aytim e running lights . . . . . . . .15
D efects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . .189
D efrost
rear w indow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
w indshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
D ipstick, engine oil . . . . . . . . . .130
D oor m ounted controls . . . . . . . .34
D riving under special conditions
heavy load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
tow ing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . .100
E
E lectrical system
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
E m ergencies, roadside
fuel pum p shut-off sw itch . . . .107
jum p starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
tow ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
E m ergency brake (see Parking
brake)
E m ission control system . . . . . .163
E ngine
check engine w arning light . . . . .8
fuel pum p shut-off sw itch . . . .107
lubricant specifications . . . . . .185
preparing to start . . . . . . . . . . .79
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .184
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
E ngine block heater . . . . . . . . . .83
E ngine coolant
checking and adding . . . . . . . .136
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
low coolant w arning light . . . . . .7
refilll capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .184
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
E ngine fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
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192
E Page
E ngine oil
changing oil and filter . . . . . . .133
checking and adding . . . . . . . .132
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
engine oil pressure
w arning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
filter specifications . . . . . . . . .183
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .184
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
E xhaust fum es . . . . . . . . . . .78, 163
F
Fan (see E ngine fan)
Flasher, hazard . . . . . . . . . .26, 107
Flashing the lights . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Floor m ats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Fluid refill capacities . . . . . . . . .184
Foglam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 169
Fuel
calculating fuel econom y . . . .162
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
choosing the right fuel . . . . . .159
consum ption . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
low fuel w arning light . . . . . . . . .8
octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
running out of fuel . . . . . . . . .163
safety inform ation relating
to autom otive fuels . . . . . . . . .157
Fuel pum p shut-off sw itch . . . .107
Fuse panels
engine com partm ent . . . . . . . .110
instrum ent panel . . . . . . . . . . .113
F Page
Fuses
charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 114
checking and replacing . . . . . .109
G
G as m ileage (see Fuel econom y)
G auges
engine coolant tem perature . . .12
fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
odom eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
speedom eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
trip odom eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
G AW R
(G ross A xle W eight Rating) . . . .97
G earshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 93
G VW R
(G ross Vehicle W eight Rating) . .97
H
H azard flashers . . . . . . . . . .26, 107
H ead restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
H eadlam ps
aim ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
bulb specifications . . . . . . . . .172
daytim e running light . . . . . . . .15
flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .167
turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . .14
w arning chim e . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
H igh beam s
indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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H Page
H igh-m ount brakelam p . . . . . . .171
H ood
latch location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
H orn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
I
Identification N um ber, Vehicle
(VIN ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Idle, relearning . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Idle, speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .146, 186
Ignition
chim e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
positions on the ignition . . . . . .24
Instrum ent cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Instrum ent panel
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
lighting up the panel . . . . . . . . .16
Integrated child seat (see Built-in
child seat)
Interm ittent w ipers . . . . . . . . . . .28
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
J
Jack
positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Jum p starting your vehicle
attaching cables . . . . . . . . . . . .122
disconnecting cables . . . . . . . .123
K
K eys
key in ignition w arning chim e .11
positions of the ignition . . . . . .24
L Page
Lam ps
bulb replacem ent specification
chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
daytim e running light system . .15
flashing the lam ps . . . . . . . . . . .27
foglam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 169
hazard flashers . . . . . . . . .26, 107
headlam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
high beam s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
high-m ounted brake lam p . . . .171
instrum ent panel, dim m ing . . .16
interior lam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
reading lam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .167
rear lam ps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Lights, w arning and indicator
air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
anti-lock brakes (A BS) . . . . . . . .9
brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
charging system . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
check engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . .9
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
low coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
low fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
overdrive off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
testing the w arning lights . . . . .10
turn signal indicator . . . . . . . . . .6
Load lim its . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Lubricant specifications . . . . . .187
Luggage com partm ent . . . . . . . .36
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M Page
M aintenance (see Servicing)
M anual transaxle
backing up (reverse) . . . . . . . . .95
clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
fluid, capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
fluid, checking and adding . . .141
shift speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
M ileage, calculating fuel
econom y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
M irrors
side view m irrors (pow er) . . . .17
M otorcraft parts . . . . . . . . . . . .183
N
N ational H ighw ay Traffic Safety
A dm inistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
O
O ctane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
O dom eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
O il (see E ngine oil)
O il filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133, 183
O n-board diagnostic (O BD II)
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
O verdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 90
O verhead controls . . . . . . . . . . . .33
P
Panel dim m er control . . . . . . . . .16
Panic alarm , rem ote entry sytem 39
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Parts (see M otorcraft parts) . . .138
Passenger com partm ent
air filter (see Cabin air filter) . .147
Passive A nti-Theft
System (PATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
P Page
Pow er distribution box
(see Fuses)
Pow er door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Pow er features
m irrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
w indow s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Pow er steering
fluid, checking and adding . . .140
fluid, refill capacity . . . . . . . . .184
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .185
R
Radio (see A udio system ) . . . . . .18
Rear w indow defroster . . . . . . . .16
Refill capacities for fluids . . . . .184
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Rem ote control
luggage com partm ent . . . . . . . .36
Rem ote entry system
locking/unlocking doors . . . . . .38
opening the trunk . . . . . . . . . . .39
panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
replacing the batteries . . . . . . .39
replacem ent/additional
transm itters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Repairing paint chips . . . . . . . .178
Reporting safety defects . . . . . .189
Restraints, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Rotating the tires . . . . . . . . . . . .152
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S Page
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints)
Safety chains, w hen tow ing
a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Safety Com pliance Certification
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Safety defects, reporting . . . . . .189
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts . .47, 51
autom atic locking m ode
(retractors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
cleaning the safety belts . . . . .182
extention assem bly . . . . . . . . . .53
for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
lap and shoulder belts . . . . . . . .48
m aintenance . . . . . . . . . . .54, 182
vehicle sensitive locking m ode .49
w arning light and chim e . . . .7, 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 72
attaching w ith tether straps . . .74
autom atic locking m ode
(retractors) . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 71
built-in child seat . . . . . . . . . . .65
in front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 72
tether anchorage hardw are . . .75
Seats
adjusting the seats, m anual . . .44
adjusting the seats, pow er . . . .45
folding rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . .46
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Servicing your vehicle . . . . . . . .125
Shift-lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Shift positions (see G earshift)
Snow tires and chains . . . . . . . .155
S Page
Spare tire
changing the tire . . . . . . . . . . .116
rem oving the spare tire . . . . . .118
tem porary spare tire . . . . . . . .117
Spark plugs, certifications . . . .183
Specification charts, lubricants 185
Speed control
disengaging speed control . . . .32
return to a set speed . . . . . . . . .32
set a speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
set a higher speed . . . . . . . . . . .31
set a low er speed . . . . . . . . . . . .31
turn speed control off . . . . . . . .29
turn speed control on . . . . . . . .29
Speedom eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start the vehicle . .79
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . .82
Steering colum n controls . . . . . .24
Steering w heel
horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Supplem ental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 53
T
Tachom eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tail lam ps (see Rear lam ps)
Tem perature control
(see Clim ate control)
Testing the w arning lights . . . . . .10
Tether anchor installation
(see Child safety restraints)
Tilt steering w heel . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Tires
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
checking tire pressure . . . . . .152
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
inspection and m aintenance . .152
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
snow tires and chains . . . . . . .155
spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
tire grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
treadw ear . . . . . . . . . . . . .150, 153
w earbands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Tow ing your vehicle . . . . . . . . .124
Trailer tow ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Transaxle
autom atic, operation . . . . . . . . .87
fluid, checking and adding
(autom atic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .184
lubricant specifications . . . . . .185
m anual, operation . . . . . . . . . . .93
Transm itter (see Rem ote entry)
Trip odom eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Trunk (see Luggage com partm ent)
rem ote release lever . . . . . . . . .36
using the rem ote entry system .39
Turn signal
indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
U
U sed engine oil, disposal . . . . . .134
V Page
Variable interval w ipers . . . . . . . .28
Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Vehicle Identification N um ber
(VIN ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Vehicle E m ission Control
Inform ation(VE CI) . . . . . . . . . .163
Vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Ventilating your vehicle . . . . . . .77
Viscosity (see E ngne oil)
W
W arning chim es
headlam ps on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
key in ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
W arning lights (see Lights)
W asher fluid reservoir . . . . . . . .130
W eight lim its (G AW R, G VW R) . .96
W heels
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
inspection and m aintenance . .152
W indow s
one-touch dow n . . . . . . . . . . . .34
pow er w indow s, operating . . . .34
rear, defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
W indshield w asher fluid and w ipers
checking and adding fluid . . . .135
checking and replacing
w iper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .185
variable interval w ipers . . . . . . .28
W recker tow ing . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
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