Mercury - Sable - Owners Manual - (1998)

Contents Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 4 Controls and features 16 Seating and safety restraints 74 Starting and driving Starting 102 Driving 107 Roadside emergencies 124 Servicing Maintenance and care 141 Capacities and specifications 190 Customer assistance 200 Reporting safety defects 215 Index 216 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright r 1998 Ford Motor Company 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. 2 Introduction INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of natural flexible fuel vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Flexible Fuel Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement”. This book contains important operation and maintenance information. 3 Instrumentation Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Headlamp control (pg. 16) – 40 F H E C 10 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LOW COOLANT Trunk release — sedan only (pg. 57) Parking brake release (pg. 109) Rear window wiper and washer — wagon only (pg. 50) 4 80 THEFT 0 40 160 R N Driver side air bag (pg. 88) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 49) 140 km/h180 0 MPH D 4 5 2 120 0 00013 20 P 3 80 100 60 20 + 50 60 0 1 2 2 70 30 FUEL DOOR> D 1 RPMx1000 90 6 1 100 0 110 O/D OFF UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ABS 7 CRUISE Speed control (pg. 45) ! P BRAKE Instrumentation Electronic sound system (pg. 29) AM FM 12 AMC w BL RF H Passenger side air bag (pg. 89) M FM BASS TREB VOL PUSH-ON REW EJECT SEEK FF BAL SCAN TUNE 1 3 2 4 w 5 TAPE SIDE 6 FADE TAPE R-DEF OFF VENT LO A/C HI MAX A/C Climate control systems (pg. 18) Gearshift (pg. 111) 5 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster – H 30 80 FUEL DOOR> E C SERVICE ENGINE SOON 10 20 0 THEFT km/h180 MPH P R N D 5 D 1 RPMx1000 90 140 6 1 160 0 LOW COOLANT 4 2 120 0 00013 40 3 80 100 60 20 + 50 60 0 1 2 2 70 40 F 100 7 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 0 110 ABS O/D OFF ! P BRAKE CRUISE Optional instrument cluster F FUEL DOOR> 0 00000 20 10 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LOW COOLANT 3 90 60 C + 100 30 E – 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 40 H 100 20 180 MPH THEFT P 2 140 km/h R N D 2 1 5 6 1 7 110 120 4 RPMx1000 0 O/D OFF PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDED ABS 8 ! P BRAKE CRUISE Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. 6 Instrumentation Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any door is open. Service engine soon Your vehicle is SERVICE ENGINE equipped with a SOON computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. 7 Instrumentation Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge. The light comes on when there is approximately 1/16th 8 Instrumentation of a tank indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level. Low coolant (if equipped) This lamp will LOW illuminate when the COOLANT engine coolant inside the reservoir is low. This lamp will come on when the ignition is first turned on, but then should turn off. If the lamp stays on, you should check the coolant level inside the reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Perimeter alarm system (if THEFT equipped) and SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is ABS turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. 9 Instrumentation Speed control (if equipped) This light comes on CRUISE when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates ! P when the ignition is turned to the ON BRAKE position, the engine is off and the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. 10 Instrumentation Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. 11 Instrumentation GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges – H 30 80 FUEL DOOR> E C 10 SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 THEFT 160 km/h180 MPH P R N D 5 D 1 RPMx1000 90 140 20 0 LOW COOLANT 4 2 120 0 00013 40 3 80 100 60 20 + 50 60 0 1 2 2 70 40 F 6 1 100 7 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 0 110 ABS O/D OFF ! P BRAKE CRUISE Optional instrument cluster gauges F FUEL DOOR> 0 00000 10 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LOW COOLANT 2 140 100 MPH THEFT P km/h R N D 2 1 5 6 RPMx1000 7 1 20 180 4 3 90 60 20 C + 100 30 E – 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 40 H 110 0 O/D 120 PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDED ABS OFF Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Standard instrument 40 cluster 50 60 0 0 0 0 70 30 80 10 120 12 0 00000 40 20 0 0 80 100 60 20 ! P BRAKE 8 CRUISE 140 160 km/h180 MPH P R N D D 1 90 100 110 Instrumentation • Optional instrument cluster 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 40 100 30 90 60 0 00000 20 140 100 20 10 110 180 MPH P km/h 120 R N D 2 1 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. • Standard instrument 3 4 cluster 5 2 RPMx1000 6 1 0 • Optional instrument cluster UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 3 2 4 7 5 RPMx1000 6 1 7 0 PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDED 8 Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the H engine coolant. At normal operating C temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is 13 Instrumentation overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 40 100 30 90 60 0 00000 20 P km/h R N D 2 1 120 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 40 100 30 90 60 0 00000 20 140 100 20 180 MPH P 14 110 180 MPH 10 100 20 10 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 140 km/h R N D 2 1 110 120 Instrumentation Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in F the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel E gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. A minimum of six gallons must be added or removed from the fuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less than six gallons is the change, the gauge will take between five to ten minutes to update. 15 Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. P PANEL AUTO DIM LAMP Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. High beams Push forward to activate. 16 Controls and features Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the PANEL AUTO P DIM LAMP brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full up position (past detent) to turn on interior lamps. AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system PANEL AUTO P DIM LAMP provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF. 17 Controls and features • To turn autolamps on, rotate the control up. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control upward. • To turn autolamps off, rotate the control down until it clicks. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Clears the rear window of thin ice and fog. To operate: 1. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 2. Press and release R-DEF the control once to turn on. The light will be lit while the rear window defroster is on. 3. Press and release the control again to turn off. The defroster will automatically turn off after fifteen minutes. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) R-DEF OFF VENT LO A/C HI MAX A/C Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 18 LO HI Controls and features Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except VENT . However, the air conditioning will only and function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. In snowy or dirty conditions, leave the mode selector in the OFF position. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. • VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. OFF VENT A/C MAX A/C 19 Controls and features • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. (Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by • distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air • through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. • -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. 20 Controls and features Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced. • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally. • When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system. 21 Controls and features Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system (if equipped) — TEMP + — AUTO AUTO F OFF + F-DEF TEMP MAX R-DEF OUT SIDE A/C VENT The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls or the fan speed control. Turning the EATC on — TEMP + — AUTO AUTO F OFF + F-DEF TEMP MAX R-DEF OUT SIDE A/C VENT Press AUTO, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position. 22 Controls and features Turning the EATC off Press OFF. The Outside Temperature function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off. AUTO OFF TEMP MAX OUT SIDE A/C VENT Automatic operation Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed. When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield. In 31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area. If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary. Temperature selection The display window AUTO indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override controls) and FAN manual control of fan ) if speed ( automatic fan speed is not desired. F • • • 23 Controls and features To control the temperature, select any temperature between 18°C (65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the temperature control. — TEMP + — + F-DEF R-DEF For continuous maximum cooling, push the temperature control until 16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control. For continuous maximum heating, push the temperature control until 32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control. Temperature conversion AUTO — TEMP + — AUTO C OFF + TEMP MAX F-DEF R-DEF OUT SIDE A/C VENT Press MAX A/C and F at the same time (until the display changes) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. 24 Controls and features Fan speed ( ) When AUTO is — TEMP + pressed, fan speed is — + adjusted automatically F-DEF for existing conditions. R-DEF You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control to cancel automatic fan speed operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. The display will show AUTO and a bar graph to F indicate manual fan operation and relative speed. • • • FAN To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. Manual override controls — TEMP + — AUTO AUTO F OFF + F-DEF TEMP MAX R-DEF OUT SIDE A/C VENT The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. The air conditioning compressor will operate in all and . It will also operate only modes except when required when AUTO has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. 25 Controls and features Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. Prior to turning off the ignition in snowy or dirty conditions, ensure that the climate control system is turned off. -Distributes outside air through the • F windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. -Distributes outside air through the • windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. -Allows for maximum heating by distributing • outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. -Distributes outside air through the • instrument panel registers. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. 26 Controls and features • -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature will remain unchanged and air will be cooled based on the selected temperature. To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Displaying outside temperature Press OUTSIDE TEMP AUTO to display the outside OFF air temperature. It will OUT SIDE be displayed until TEMP MAX OUTSIDE TEMP is A/C pressed again or until VENT any other control is pressed. When the EATC system is off and OUTSIDE TEMP is pressed, the outside temperature will only be displayed for four seconds. The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations. 27 Controls and features Operating tips • In humid weather, select F before driving. This will reduce your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air conditioner as you would normally. • If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but not in normal A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced. • When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system. 28 Controls and features Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo AM FM 12 AMC w BL RF H ST M FM BASS TREB VOL PUSH-ON SEEK BAL SCAN TUNE FADE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. VOL PUSH-ON Turn control to raise or lower volume. VOL PUSH-ON 29 Controls and features If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio mode. AM FM VOL PUSH-ON AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio. TUNE Tune adjust in radio mode • Press the to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. • Press the right side of the control to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode. 30 SEEK Controls and features Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. Scan function The scan function works in radio mode. SCAN Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. VOL PUSH-ON Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 1 2 3 4 5 AM FM 6 31 Controls and features 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Bass/treble adjust • The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. BASS TREB BAL FADE • The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. BASS TREB BAL FADE Speaker balance/fade adjust • Speaker sound BASS distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. TREB BAL FADE • Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. BASS TREB BAL FADE 32 Controls and features Setting the clock To set the hour, press and hold the hour (h) control. When the desired hour appears, release the control. To set the minute, press and hold the minute (m) control. When the desired minute appears, release the control. H M H M AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Ford MACH Audio System with CD DJ Compatibility AM FM 12 AMC w BL RF H ST M FM BASS TREB VOL PUSH-ON EJECT SEEK DOLBY B ® TAPE CD BAL SCAN TUNE DISC 1-6 SIDE 1-2 SHUFFLE 1 COMP 2 3 4 REW 5 FF FADE 6 33 Controls and features Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. VOL PUSH-ON Turn control to raise or lower volume. VOL PUSH-ON If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped). AM FM VOL PUSH-ON AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. 34 Controls and features AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape into the cassette deck. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode. TUNE DISC 1-6 Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Tune adjust for CD mode • Press the to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc. to select the next disc in the CD • Press changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode. SEEK Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. 35 Controls and features • Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. Seek function in tape mode • Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape. • Press to listen to the next selection on the tape. Seek function in CD mode • Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press , the CD changer will replay that selection from the beginning. • Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay. Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode. SCAN Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Scan function in CD mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward 36 Controls and features direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. VOL PUSH-ON Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE 1 2 3 4 AM FM FF REW 6 5 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Bass/treble adjust • The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. BASS TREB BAL FADE 37 Controls and features • The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output. BASS TREB BAL FADE Speaker balance/fade adjust • Speaker sound BASS distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. TREB BAL FADE • Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. BASS TREB BAL FADE Inserting a tape Push only slightly when TAPE CD inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way. You can switch from CD to tape play by inserting a tape into the cassette deck. EJECT Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) while in the 38 DOLBY B ® TAPE CD Controls and features radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function. • To begin CD play (if CDs are loaded in the CD changer), press the CD button. The first track of the first disc will begin playing. After that CD play will begin where it stopped last. Rewind The rewind control REW 5 works in tape and CD modes. • In tape mode, radio play will continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind. Fast forward The fast forward FF control works in tape 6 and CD modes. • In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action. Tape direction select Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate side of a tape. SIDE 1-2 4 39 Controls and features DolbyT noise reduction Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the button to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise reduction. The noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Compression adjust Compression adjust COMP SHUFFLE 2 brings soft and loud CD 1 passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust. Shuffle feature The shuffle feature COMP SHUFFLE 2 operates in CD mode 1 and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again. 40 Controls and features Setting the clock To set the hour, press and hold the hour (h) control. When the desired hour appears, release the control. To set the minute, press and hold the minute (m) control. When the desired minute appears, release the control. H M H M CD changer (if equipped) Your CD changer is either located in the trunk or in the right side cargo area storage compartment. Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine. to eject the Press magazine. 41 Controls and features Make sure only one disc is inserted in each slot. Each disc must be inserted with the label surface upward. Depending on your system, you may insert up to six or ten CDs. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 6 5 4 3 6 COMPACT DISC MAGAZINE 2 1 The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped) The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case. If sound skips: • You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player. If your changer does not work, it may be that: • A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc. • The disc is inserted with the label surface downward. 42 Controls and features • The disc is dusty or defective. • The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the player to cool down before operating. • A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted. Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion. CD and CD changer care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine. Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation. Cassette and cassette player care • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. • Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. 43 Controls and features • Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.9, 88.1–107.1, 107.9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area. Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation”. Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations. • Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal. • Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo. 44 Controls and features Audio system warranties and service Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician. POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows 3 2 the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not 1 running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 4 5 SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). ON OFF 45 Controls and features Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on. To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. ON OFF Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET/SET ACC/ SET ACCEL. For RESUME speed control to SET operate, the speed ACCEL control must be ON COAST and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. 46 Controls and features If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET/ SET ACC/SET RESUME ACCEL. Release the SET control when the ACCEL desired vehicle COAST speed is reached or • Press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/ COAST. Release the RESUME control when the SET desired speed is ACCEL reached or COAST • Press and release CST/COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or 47 Controls and features • Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET/SET ACC/ SET ACCEL. RESUME SET ACCEL COAST To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. ON OFF To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/ RESUME. For RES/ RESUME RSM/RESUME to SET operate, the vehicle ACCEL speed must be faster COAST than 48 km/h (30 mph). 48 Controls and features Indicator light This light comes on CRUISE when either the SET ACC/SET ACCEL or RES/RSM/RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use. HI LO F S OFF HI LO F S OFF 49 Controls and features Mist Function To operate the Mist function of the windshield wipers, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle one or two times. HI LO F S OFF Rear window wiper and washer (wagon only) The rear wiper control is located under the headlamp controls Press the wiper control to activate the rear wiper. Press again to turn off the wiper. Press the washer control to activate the rear washer. The wiper will come on when the washer control is pressed, if it is not already on. HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 50 Controls and features TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. DOOR OFF ON DOME LAMPS AND MAP LAMPS The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. If the vehicle is equipped with a moon roof, the dome lamp is located behind the moon roof. The dome lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the ON position. When the control is in the DOOR position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the OFF position, the lamp will not come on at all. The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is closed. 51 Controls and features The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press LIGHT to illuminate the map lamp. TILT SLIDE LIG HT HT LIG ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) To turn on the visor mirror lamps, lift the mirror cover. Adjust the amount of light by sliding the control. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Press SLIDE to open and close the moon roof. Press AUTO and release to open completely with one touch. Press UP or DN on the TILT control to tilt the moon roof when closed. 52 TILT SLIDE UP AUTO DN HT LIG LIG HT Controls and features POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. AUTO • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. AUTO One touch down • Press AUTO completely down and release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation. AUTO Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the WINDOW LOCK power windows. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the left side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls. 53 Controls and features Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors. U L Central locking/Two step unlocking (if equipped) When unlocking the driver or front passenger door with the key, turn it once toward the front of the vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key a second time to unlock all doors. When locking, turn the key toward the back of the vehicle to lock all doors. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: to adjust the left mirror or 1. Select the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. to adjust 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. 54 Controls and features Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. Move lock control up to engage the lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks. 55 Controls and features CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • utility compartment • cupholders • coin holder slots • cellular phone (if equipped) Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift and a bench seat, it has a center console in the center front seating position. The center console has the same features as the full console. To open the storage compartment, raise the armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and toward the front of the vehicle. The cupholders in the center console can be removed for cleaning. Cellular phone Refer to the “Cellular phone guide” for instructions on operation. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 56 Controls and features TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open the entire liftgate or just the liftgate window. To open the entire liftgate, pull the release handle hidden under the exterior trim panel just above the license plate. You must lock the liftgate with the key or power lock control; it does not lock automatically. The window locks when the liftgate is locked. To open the window, make sure the liftgate and window are unlocked, then press the outside lock cylinder. The window can only be opened from the outside. To prevent any damage to the liftgate and window, close them completely before driving. 57 Controls and features CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage compartment Your vehicle comes equipped with a storage compartment in the floor of the cargo area. An additional compartment is in the rear trim panel on the right. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in the net. This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. 58 Controls and features Cargo cover (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle. To install the shade: 1. Fasten the cover into the mounting brackets (make sure the cover is right side up). 2. Pull the end of the shade toward you and hook the sides into the notches in the rear trim panels. To prevent the possibility of injuries, the fasteners for the cargo area cover must be properly attached to the mounting clips on the rear trim panels. Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. Rewinding the shade With extended use, the cargo shade may lose its spring tension. If this occurs, the shade must be manually rewound. This is a two-person operation. 1. Remove the shade from the vehicle and extend it with the smooth grain facing you. 59 Controls and features 2. Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube twice. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end cap with each wrap. 3. Fold the edges of the vinyl towards the center, making sure that the edges clear the end cap slots. Use tape or a rubber band to hold the vinyl to the left side of the tube. 4. Push in the right end cap (marked RH) about 1⁄4 of the total length to disengage the clutch and hold the end cap in while turning the roller tube toward you 14 times. 5. Let go of the right end cap. The clutch will now engage and stop the shade from losing its spring tension. 6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap slots. 7. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets and check to make sure that it operates properly. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors, trunk and liftgate without a key. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs 60 Controls and features (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press the control a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within five seconds. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close all doors. Unlocking the liftgate/trunk Press the control to unlock the liftgate/trunk. 61 Controls and features Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position. 62 Controls and features Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer if service is required. If you purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be programmed), perform the following procedure: To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the key in the ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in ON. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). When completed, turn the ignition to OFF. The doors will lock/unlock one last time to confirm completion of program mode. All transmitters must be programmed at the same time. Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle 63 Controls and features To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together. Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and the theft indicator lamp and will chirp the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: 64 Controls and features • Press the remote entry lock control (doors opened or closed). • Press 7/8 and 9/0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (doors opened or closed). • Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors. • Use the door key to lock the doors (doors opened or closed). If a door or the liftgate (wagon) is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close or liftgate to close. Once the doors and liftgate (wagon) are closed, the system will arm in 20 seconds. When you press the lock control twice within 5 seconds on your remote entry transmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that the system is armed. If the doors or liftgate (wagon) are not closed and you press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors are locked, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that the system is not arming. 65 Controls and features Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 using your keyless entry pad. • Unlock the doors or liftgate with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms. • Turn ignition to ACC or ON. • Press control on the remote entry transmitter. This will disarm the system when the alarm is sounding. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 keypad, you can: • lock or unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate (wagons) without using the key. • arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) See also Remote entry system and Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information. 66 Controls and features Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5–digit personal entry code. The factory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment • taped to the computer module When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. Programming your own personal entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one. Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes. Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second personal code is entered, the module will erase the first personal code in favor of the new code. 67 Controls and features If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within five 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 seconds of step 1. 3. Press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time within five seconds of step two. The system will now only respond to the factory-set code. Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system The driver’s door must be unlocked before any other. If more than five seconds pass between pressing numbers, enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work, use the key or remote entry transmitter(s). 1. To unlock the driver’s door, enter one of the two codes. After pressing the fifth number, the driver’s door unlocks. 2. To unlock the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 passenger’s door(s) and liftgate (wagon), press the 3/4 control within five seconds of unlocking the driver’s door. 3. To unlock the trunk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 or liftgate (wagon), enter the five-digit factory-set code, then press the 5/6 control within five seconds. 68 Controls and features Locking the doors and liftgate (wagon), press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time. This can be done at any time. Autolock Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all doors when: • all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully closed • the ignition key is in the ON position • you shift into or through R (Reverse) • the brake pedal is released The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened and then closed • the brake pedal is released Deactivating autolock Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed. 1. Enter the 5 digit entry code. 2. Press and release 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 the 3/4 control while holding the 7/8 control. 3. Release the 7/8 control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. To reactivate autolock, repeat steps 1 through 3. Autolock can also be activated or deactivated using the following procedure: You must complete steps 1 through 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 69 Controls and features 1. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN/ACC. 2. Press the power door UNLOCK control three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from RUN/ACC to OFF. 4. Press the power door UNLOCK control three times. 5. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN/ACC. A horn chirp indicates the enable/disable feature is entered. 6. Press the power door UNLOCK control one time. 7. Press the power door LOCK control to toggle the Autolock/Relock state. You will receive a horn chirp followed by either a long honk, autolock/relock is enabled, or no honk, autolock/relock is disabled. 8. Turn ignition to OFF. If autolock/relock has been changed, the horn will chirp to confirm procedure is complete. SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLocky electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLocky key is read by the SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system. If the SecuriLocky key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLocky anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLocky key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate. If there is any potential SecuriLocky anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL SecuriLocky keys for that vehicle are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting. 70 Controls and features The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpassy on the same key ring as your SecuriLocky key may cause vehicle starting problems. These objects and devices cannot damage the SecuriLocky key, but can cause a momentary problem if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn ignition off and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the SecuriLocky ignition key. Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLocky keys for more information. If one or both of your SecuriLocky keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all available SecuriLocky keys to your dealership for reinitialization. Theft indicator The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will operate as follows: • When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is protecting your vehicle. • When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will light for 3 seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician. 71 Controls and features Programming spare SecuriLockY keys Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system (up to a total of 8 keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLocky key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure. To program a new SecuriLocky key yourself, you will need two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine). If two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys are not available (one or both of your original keys were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed. Procedure to program spare SecuriLockY keys to your vehicle New SecuriLocky keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle. Conventional (non-SecuriLocky) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle. You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLocky key readily accessible for the procedure. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLocky key from the ignition. 3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the second previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second but no more than 5 seconds). 72 Controls and features 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLocky key from the ignition. 5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the unprogrammed SecuriLocky key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). This step will program your new SecuriLocky key. 6. To program additional SecuriLocky key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1. If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator (located on the instrument cluster) will light for three seconds and then go out. If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will not operate the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator will flash on and off. Wait at least one minute and then repeat the procedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed. 73 Seating and safety restraints SEATING Head restraints Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints. Push or pull the head rests to the desired position. Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 74 Seating and safety restraints Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. 75 Seating and safety restraints Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. REAR SEATS 2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped) One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback down. When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place. 76 Seating and safety restraints 3rd seat (wagon only) The third seat faces the rear of the vehicle. For height and weight limits, see the label on the seat cushion. When the seat is down, the back of your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo. To open up the seat: 1. Unlock the floor panel with the key, then use the handle to fold the floor panel toward the front of the car. 2. Remove the cargo cover. The cargo cover must be removed or the seatback will not latch in the upright position. 3. Lift the remote latch release on the left side of the compartment and fold the remaining floor panel until it latches. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position. To close the seat, make sure the safety belts are properly stowed, then lift the remote latch release and push the seat down until it latches. Pull up on the handle and push the floor panel into place. 77 Seating and safety restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 78 Seating and safety restraints Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: 79 Seating and safety restraints Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision. • This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all outboard seating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper seat belt system function. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle 80 Seating and safety restraints receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter. How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 81 Seating and safety restraints • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all outboard seating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper seat belt system function. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. 82 Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place. Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Center rear lap belt (sedan) The safety belt in the center rear seating position has a detachable shoulder belt and does not contain the automatic locking mode (ALR). 83 Seating and safety restraints To attach the shoulder belt to the lap belt, pull the shoulder belt out from the retractor in the seatback and insert into the lap belt connecting pin into the wide end of the key slot on the shoulder belt. Pull the connecting pin into the narrow end of the key slot until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the shoulder belt is securely fastened to the lap belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips. 84 Seating and safety restraints Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. Safety belts for rear-facing occupants (wagon only) Never use child safety seats in the third seat of a wagon. Your vehicle is equipped with safety belts containing an adjust tongue at the rear-facing seating positions. When the adjust tongue of the lap/shoulder combination seat belt is latched into the buckle, the tongue will allow the lap portion to become shorter, but locks the webbing in place to restrict it from becoming longer. Before you reach and latch a combination lap and shoulder belt having an adjust tongue into the buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap belt portion of it. To lengthen the lap belt, pull some webbing out of the shoulder belt retractor. While holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the tongue so that it is parallel to the webbing and slide the tongue upward. Provide enough length so that the tongue can reach the buckle. To fasten the belt, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted, remove the twist. Insert the tongue into the proper buckle for your seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on the tongue. 85 Seating and safety restraints The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles and tongues toward the center of the vehicle may be hidden by the rear edge of the seat cushion. Pull them out so they will be accessible. While you are fastened in the seat belt, the shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement. To unfasten the belt, push the red release button on the end of the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from the buckle. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt 86 Seating and safety restraints extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt The safety belt warning is buckled before the light and indicator chime ignition switch is turned remain off. to the ON position... 87 Seating and safety restraints Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) F 40 H 10 THEFT + 90 0 00000 100 180 MPH 2 140 20 P km/h R N D 2 1 4 3 100 60 20 C LOW COOLANT – 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 30 FUEL DOOR> E SERVICE ENGINE SOON 5 RPMx1000 6 7 1 110 120 0 O/D OFF PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDED REAR LAMP OUT ABS 8 ! P BRAKE CRUISE FM 12 AMC AM H ST M w BL RF FM BASS TREB VOL PUSH-ON REW EJECT SEEK FF BAL SCAN TUNE 1 3 2 4 5 TAPE SIDE 6 FADE TAPE R-DEF OFF VENT LO A/C HI 88 w MAX A/C Seating and safety restraints Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (ten [10] inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: 89 Seating and safety restraints • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright position. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. 90 Seating and safety restraints Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small 91 Seating and safety restraints amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag is deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags), • one or more impact and safing sensors, • a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. 92 Seating and safety restraints Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. 93 Seating and safety restraints Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 94 Seating and safety restraints Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child’s 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 way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN 95 Seating and safety restraints Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps. 96 Seating and safety restraints Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 97 Seating and safety restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 98 Seating and safety restraints 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. 10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions 1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that its bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing. 2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue. 5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to tighten the belt. 6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat from side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat is held 99 Seating and safety restraints securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5 through 6, or properly install the child seat in a different position. Attaching safety seats with tether straps Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap. Tether anchorage hardware Attachment holes (at each rear outboard seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchor hardware, if desired. Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions. Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. If you have a station wagon, tether anchors are already installed for each of the second row seating positions. 1. Behind the second seat, find the plastic snap-on covers for the floor anchors. 100 Seating and safety restraints 2. Use a screwdriver or coin to snap the covers off the anchor in a rearward and upward direction. Remove the covers completely. 3. Snap the tether strap hook onto the U-shaped tether anchor. 101 Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. 102 Starting Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes at the higher engine RPM. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the parking brake is set. 4. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). P R 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2 1 N D D 1 3 4 5 103 Starting F 0 00000 20 C SERVICE ENGINE SOON 10 THEFT 4 RPMx1000 100 6 1 180 P 5 2 140 20 MPH LOW COOLANT 3 90 60 E + 100 30 FUEL DOOR> – 60 70 50 0 0 0 0 80 40 H km/h 110 120 R N D 2 1 0 O/D OFF UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ABS 7 ! P BRAKE CRUISE Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 (ON). 2 1 3 4 5 2. If the temperature is above –12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the temperature is below -12°C (10°F) and the engine does not start in fifteen seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait ten seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down to the floor. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. 104 Starting Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C (-10°F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will 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 with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill you. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in a collision. 105 Starting Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris. 106 Driving BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning; however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal”, “continuous grinding” or “continuous squeal” sound is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system. The ABS performs a self-check at 17 km/h (10 mph) after you start the engine and begin to drive away. A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test. This is normal. If a malfunction is found, the ABS warning light will come on. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician. 107 Driving The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with loss of front braking traction. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, ! P the anti-lock brake system is disabled and BRAKE normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately). Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is required, apply continuous full force on the brake. The ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. • The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce 108 Driving stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning ! P lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and BRAKE remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. 109 Driving Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage 110 Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). 3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may overheat. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. 111 Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to optimize shift smoothness. It is normal for your transaxle to shift firmly during the first few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation until the adaptive strategy has been learned. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in (Overdrive) either or D (Drive). Driving with the shift selector in (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control start in 1 (First) and then shift manually. If your vehicle is equipped with a console mounted gearshift, you must press the thumb button on the side of the gearshift to move the gearshift from P (Park). 112 Driving To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift out of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevent the front wheels from rotating. P R N D D 1 Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. 113 Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The (Overdrive) position is the normal driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same way as D (Drive) but shifts to a fourth gear — an overdrive gear — when your vehicle cruises at a constant speed for any length of time. This 114 P R N D D 1 P R N D D 1 P R N D D 1 Driving fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds. Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain terrains. If the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are driving hilly roads or if your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills, shift into D (Drive). When to use D (Drive) The D (Drive) position eliminates the needless shifting back and forth between third and fourth gears that your vehicle may do when driving on hilly terrain. It also gives more engine braking than overdrive to slow your vehicle on downgrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (First) for when added engine braking is desired when descending steep hills. The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade without any need to shift to 1 (First). P R N D D 1 P R N D D 1 Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any time. 115 Driving When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park (P). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. If you do not take these precautions, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver’s door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver’s door pillar. • GCW (Gross Combined Weight): The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. 116 Driving • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to tow. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Maximum Trailer Weight: maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver’s door, lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before adding any additional equipment, refer to these limitations. If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to the cab), the 117 Driving weight added should not exceed the Front Axle Reserve Capacity (FARC). Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways (i.e. restrict the number of passengers or amount of cargo carried). You may add equipment throughout your vehicle if the total weight added is equal to or less than the Total Axle Reserve Capacity (TARC) weight. You should NEVER exceed the Total Axle Reserve Capacity. Always ensure that the weight of passengers, cargo and equipment being carried is within the weight limitations that have been established for your vehicle including both Gross Vehicle Weight and Front and Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating limits. Under no circumstance should these limitations be exceeded. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs. Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving through deep water where the transmission is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 118 Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. The amount of weight you can safely tow depends on the type of engine you have in your vehicle. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). If towing with a station wagon, inflate the rear tires to 35 psi. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. In order to identify your vehicle’s engine, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the Maintenance and Care chapter. The amount of weight that you can tow depends on the type of engine in your vehicle. See the following charts: Model Sedan Wagon 3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine Passenger Luggage Max Trailer Load-#/kg Load-kg Wt.-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) 5/340 (750) 0 365 (800) 4/270 (600) 70 (150) 365 (800) 2/135 (300) 70 (150) 500 (1 100) 2/135 (300) 0 565 (1 250) 4/270 (600) 0 365 (800) 2/135 (300) 70 (150) 430 (950) 2/135 (300) 0 500 (1 100) The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW (Vehicle weight + Trailer weight) equal to 2 245 kg (4 950 lbs.). 119 Driving 3.0L 4-Valve Duratec Engine and SHO engine Model Passenger Luggage Max Trailer Load-#/kg Load-kg Wt.-kg (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) Sedan 5/340 (750) 0 590 (1 300) 2/135 (300) 70 (150) 725 (1 600) 2/135 (300) 0 795 (1750) Wagon 5/340 (750) 70 (150) 455 (1 000) 2/135 (300) 70 (150) 660 (1 450) 2/135 (300) 0 725 (1 600) The above chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW (Vehicle weight + Trailer weight) equal to 2 470 kg (5 450 lbs.). Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. 120 Driving Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the vehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a trailer. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with any weight on the trailer while towing on a hot day or in hilly country. Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades. 121 Driving When towing a trailer: • Use D (Drive) or a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transaxle cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your maintenance guide and or service guide for more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels. Towing your vehicle behind another vehicle At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, car or a truck. 122 Driving Before you have your vehicle towed: • Release the parking brake. • Turn the key in the ignition to OFF. • Move the gearshift to N (Neutral). • Unlock the steering wheel. Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 56 km/h (35 mph) or for a distance greater than 80 km (50 miles), unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies. Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper when you tow your vehicle. This could damage the bumper and cause an accident. LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) The rear crossbar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried. The front crossbar does not move. Do not load more than 44 kg (100 lbs.) on the luggage rack. To adjust cross-bar position: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. Use adjustable tie down loops to secure the load. 123 Roadside emergencies HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. • Depress control again to turn the flashers off. RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side of the trunk behind the trunk liner. 124 Roadside emergencies If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not 15 working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 125 Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A Cartridge Maxi Fuses Grey Grey — — Violet Violet — — Pink Pink — — Tan Tan — — Brown Brown — — Red Red — — Blue Blue — — Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Natural Natural — — Green Green Green Pink — — Orange Green — — Red Red — — Blue — — — Tan — — — Natural — Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridge — — — — — — — Blue — Pink Green Red Yellow Brown Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 126 15A HIGH BEAM 15A 10A DIAGNOS DECKLID RELEASE 5A 20A CIGAR MIRRORS ANTENNA 30A 5A FRONT HEAD LP WIPERS ILLUM 5A 5A AIR BAG LIGHT OUT MOD 20A 10A EEC ABS IGN COIL 5A 15A SHIFT BK LPS INTLOCK AC 5A INSTR ILLUM 15A HAZARD LAMPS INTERIOR LAMP RELAY DRIVER UNLOCK RELAY BATTERY SAVER RELAY DRIVER WINDOW RELAY 5A TAIL LAMPS 10A BATTERY SAVER 5A WIPER & VAPS 15A REAR WIPER 10A TURN SIGNAL 5A AIR BAG ALT LPS 10A STARTER RELAY 10A LT LOW BEAM 5A RADIO MEMORY 20A RHD PWR LKS 5A GAUGES WRN LPS 5A RADIO MUTE 10A RT LOW BEAM 5A RADIO 5A SWITCH ILLUM 10A DEF SW ILLUM 15A STOP LAMPS REAR DEFROST RELAY ACCESSORY DELAY RELAY SEE OWNERS MANUAL CONSULTER LA GUIDE Roadside emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 1 — Not Used 2 5A Instrument Illumination 3 10A Left Low Beam Headlamp 4 10A Right Low Beam Headlamp 5 5A Instrument Cluster, Shift Lock Actuator, Rear Defrost 6 15A TR Sensor, Reverse Lamps, DRL, A/C Controls 7 10A TR Sensor, Starter Relay 8 5A Power Antenna, RCU, GEM 9 10A ABS 10 20A PCM Relay, Ignition Coil, PATS, Radio 11 5A Instrument Cluster 127 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 12 5A Instrument Cluster, Autolamps, Transmission Control Switch, ICP, GEM 13 5A Electronic Crash Unit (ECU), Blower Motor, EATC 14 5A Semi-Active Ride Control Module 15 10A Multifunction Switch (Turn Signal) 16 — Not Used 17 30A Front Wiper/Washer 18 5A Headlamp Switch 19 15A Rear Wiper/Washer 20 5A ICP, RAP, Phone, GEM 21 20A Cigar Lighter 22 5A Power Mirrors, Power Antenna, Luggage Compartment Lamp, Autolamp 23 5A GEM, RAP, PATS 24 5A ICP, RCC, Speedometer 25 10A Data Link Connector (DLC) 26 15A Luggage Compartment 27 10A Battery Saver Relay 28 15A Speed Control, Brake Lamp 29 15A Multifunction Switch, (Hazard) 30 15A High Beams, Daytime Running Lamps, Instrument Cluster 128 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 31 — Not Used 32 10A ICP, Heated Mirrors 33 5A Power Windows, Lock Illumination 34 — Battery Saver Relay 35 — Driver Door Unlock Relay 36 — Rear Defroster Relay 37 — Interior Lamp Relay 38 — One Touch Window Down Relay 39 — Accessory Delay Relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 129 Roadside emergencies If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Care chapter. 34 28 24 16 20 23 15 19 27 17 33 13 21 14 9 11 18 12 22 10 5 3 7 1 8 4 6 2 MEGA-FUSE 30 25 29 32 26 31 175A The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 1 40A** Fuse Junction Panel 2 30A** PCM Relay 3 40A** Ignition Switch, Starter Relay 4 30A C.B. Accessory Delay Relay, Power Seat 5 40A** Ignition Switch 6 — Not Used 7 40A** Rear Window Defrost Relay 8 30A** Thermactor Air ByPass Solenoid, EAM Solid State Relay 9 40A** High Speed Cooling Fan Relay, Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay 10 20A** Fuel Pump Relay 11 40A** Blower Motor Relay 12 20A** Semi-Active Ride Control Module 130 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Description Location Rating 13 40A** Anti-Lock Brake Module 14 — Not Used 15 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module 16 10A* Electronic Control Unit (ECU) 17 20A* Rear Control Unit, CD Changer 18 30A* Anti-Lock Brake Module 19 15A* Horn Relay, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 20 15A* Headlamp Switch, Autolamp Park Relay 21 — Not Used 22 30A* Autolamps Relay, Multifunction Switch, Headlamp Switch 23 — Blower Motor Relay 24 — Starter Relay 25 — A/C Clutch Relay 26 30A* Generator 27 10A* A/C Clutch Relay 28 15A* Heated Oxygen Sensors, Canister Vent 29 — Fuel Pump Relay 30 — PCM Relay 31 — Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay 32 — PCM Diode 33 — A/C Clutch Diode 34 — Not Used * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses 131 Roadside emergencies Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. If you use the temporary 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. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reduced ground clearance • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. 132 Roadside emergencies When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine OFF, block the diagonally opposite wheel, then remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. • In the sedan, these are located in the trunk cargo area storage compartment. • In the wagon, they are stored in the left side rear trim panel for the temporary spare and in the floor cargo area storage compartment for the full size spare. 133 Roadside emergencies 3. Remove the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench that came with your vehicle. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 5. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the door of the tire you are changing. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. 6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 7. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 8. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 1 9. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order 3 4 shown. 5 134 2 Roadside emergencies 10. Return the flat tire, jack and lug wrench to their proper storage locations. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 11. Unblock the wheels. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic converter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Preparing your vehicle 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do 135 Roadside emergencies not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables, 3.0L Vulcan, 3.0L Duratec and 3.4L SHO engines + + – – 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. + + – – 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 136 Roadside emergencies + + – – 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. + + – – 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable. For the 3.0L Vulcan and 3.4L SHO, make the connection to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. For the 3.0L Duratec, make the connection to the hood latch of the disabled engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to ground the circuit) are the alternator mounting brackets or an engine lifting eye. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. 137 Roadside emergencies 5. Be sure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of both engines. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables, 3.0L Vulcan, 3.0L Duratec and 3.4L SHO engines + + – – Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable. For the 3.0L Vulcan and 3.4L SHO, remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. For the 3.0L Duratec, remove the jumper cable from the hood latch. + + – – 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 138 Roadside emergencies + + – – 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. + + – – 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 139 Roadside emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, the front wheels (drive wheels) must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transaxle. Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 140 Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Check your “Warranty Guide” to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle. • Do not work on a hot engine. • When the engine is running, keep loose clothing, jewelry or long hair away from moving parts. • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must “relearn” its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in this chapter. Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake, and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in park. 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 141 Maintenance and care 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. BRAKE 142 HOOD Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 1 2 9 8 3 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 5 6 4 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir 143 Maintenance and care 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 8 1 9 2 3 4 7 6 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir 144 Maintenance and care 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine 1 9 V8 32 VALVE 7 4 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 2 3 8 5 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Battery Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil . 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 145 Maintenance and care 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P. 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick). ADD 1 QT MIN FULL MAX 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the ADD or MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the ADD-FULL or within the MIN-MAX range. • Oil levels above the F in FULL or above the MAX mark, may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. 146 Maintenance and care Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the F in FULL mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this Certification Trademark. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Motor oil displaying the API Certification Trademark will meet all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty. 147 Maintenance and care Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules: 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line. 4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. MAX Brake fluid is toxic. 148 Maintenance and care If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fail. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel. The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluid to fill the reservoir. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid. 149 Maintenance and care Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate (if equipped) The opening for the reservoir is located on the passenger side under the tail lamp. Refill this reservoir with the same fluid you use for your windshield. ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become empty. If this occurs, add engine coolant to the reservoir. For more information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. 150 Maintenance and care Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in the reservoir for the windshield washer fluid. Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549–AA (in Oregon, F5FZ-19549–CC, in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A. • DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544–AA (orange in color). • DO NOT USE a DEX-COOLt engine coolant or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford specification WSS-M97B44–D. • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. • DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle. These additives may harm your engine’s cooling system. • DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and conventional coolant together in your vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine’s cooling system. • The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components and may void the warranty of your vehicle’s engine cooling system. • Use only the type of coolant with which your vehicle was originally equipped. If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires, contact your local dealer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. When the engine is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir. 151 Maintenance and care Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you must replace it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough of a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level into the cold fill range on the reservoir. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. If you must remove the coolant reservoir cap, follow these steps to avoid personal injury: 1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. Change your engine coolant according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A, and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 152 Maintenance and care Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per month. Severe winter climate If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36°C [–34°F]), it may 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 will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the coolant concentration above 60%. Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum freeze protection. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCONt ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant 153 Maintenance and care temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. Perform steps 4 and 5 following the procedure for your engine. 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows in the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range. FULL HOT 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL HOT range. Be sure to put the dipstick back in the reservoir. 3.0L Duratec engine and 3.4L SHO engine 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range. MAX MIN 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 154 Maintenance and care TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. 155 Maintenance and care Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20 miles) of driving. The transmission fluid should be in this range DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING if at normal operating temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING in transaxle failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 156 Maintenance and care If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING removed by a qualified technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules. Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the “level indicator”. Do not overfill the battery cells. If the electrolyte level in the battery is low, you can add plain tap water to the battery, as long as you do not use hard water (water with a high mineral or alkali content). If possible, however, try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water. If the battery needs water often, have the charging system checked. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals. 157 Maintenance and care If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. To begin this process: 1. Set your parking brake. 158 Maintenance and care AD LE RN TU RE 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your RECYCLE local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the 159 Maintenance and care blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded into the tire’s sidewall. These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). 160 Maintenance and care U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive 161 Maintenance and care temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Certification Label. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. 162 Maintenance and care • Four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely. Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. 163 Maintenance and care Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. If you need to use snow tires and chains, it is recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size and specifications as those originally installed. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Do not use tire chains if your vehicle is equipped with P225/55ZR16 or P215/6OR16 tires. • Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads. 164 Maintenance and care • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel system to work improperly in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 165 Maintenance and care Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours. • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury. • Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors, or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is splashed 166 Maintenance and care on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle. • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off feature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe. 167 Maintenance and care 5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. If the “Service Engine Soon/Check Engine” indicator comes on and stays on when you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel system to work improperly in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system components. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based compounds containing MMT. Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty. 168 Maintenance and care Octane recommendations 3.0L V6 Vulcan and 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engines Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “Regular” that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. 87 (R+M)/2 METHOD 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine Your vehicle is designed to use “Premium” gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimum performance. The use of gasolines with lower octane ratings may degrade performance. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “Premium” in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings of less than 91. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. 91 (R+M)/2 METHOD 169 Maintenance and care Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of gasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline should not be used (particularly in the United States) if “Regular” unleaded gasoline is recommended because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use a high quality fuel. Cleaner air Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. Running out of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to crank the engine several times after refueling before the system starts to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. • Your “Service Engine Soon” indicator may come on. For more information on the “Service Engine Soon” indicator, refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. 170 Maintenance and care ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 3 000 km–5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill Capacities chart in this “Owner Guide”. The advertised capacity is the amount of the Indicated Capacity and the Empty Reserve combined. Indicated Capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty Reserve is the small amount of usable fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of Empty Reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time the tank is filled. • Allow three automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. 171 Maintenance and care • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters or gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. 172 Maintenance and care Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy. • Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • Using speed control (if equipped) may improve fuel economy. Speed control can help maintain a constant speed and reduce speed changes. You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain as unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gears may occur and could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. 173 Maintenance and care • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant Specifications. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollover/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. 174 Maintenance and care EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker. These numbers represent the Range of Km/L (MPG) expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only unleaded fuel. • Avoid running out of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in your Scheduled Maintenance Guide performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. 175 Maintenance and care Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Illumination of the charging system warning light, “Service Engine Soon” light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of oil pressure, could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly. Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications. Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete emission warranty information. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system. If your “Check Engine/Service Engine Soon” light is on, refer to the description in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of the Instrumentation chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with the “Check Engine/Service Engine Soon” light on. 176 Maintenance and care If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below: • First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with at least four idle periods. Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. EXTERIOR BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: • Headlamps • Tail lamps • Brakelamps • High-mount brakelamp • Turn signals • Backup lamps • License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. 177 Maintenance and care Replacing headlamp bulbs Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp 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 time the headlamps are operated. If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood. If you are replacing the driver side headlamp, unclip the electronic module on the right side of the battery and move it out of the way. 2. Locate the headlamp bulb through the hole in the upper radiator support assembly. 3. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear) about 1/8 turn to free it from the bulb socket, and slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the ring to retain the new bulb. 4. With out turning, remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by gently pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly. 5. Release clip and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 178 Maintenance and care To install the new bulb: 1. Install the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into position. 2. With the flat side of the bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. You may need to turn the bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly. 3. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating clockwise until you feel a “stop”. 4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again. High-mount brakelamp bulbs The following procedure is for sedans only. For wagon, refer to a qualified technician. 1. Open trunk. 2. Inside trunk, locate access hole under the rear window 3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it 45 degrees and pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in new bulb. 179 Maintenance and care 5. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. License plate lamp bulbs To change the license plate bulbs: Sedan 1. Remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the rear bumper. 2. Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the lamp assembly on rear bumper with two screws. Wagon 1. Remove screw and the license plate lamp assembly from liftgate. 2. Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the lamp assembly on liftgate with screw. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 180 Maintenance and care Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently: • interior overhead lamp • map lamp Using the right bulbs Function Trade Number Front side marker lamp 194 Front park/turn lamp 3457 NA Headlamp 9007 Tail lamp/brake lamp 3157 Rear turn lamp 3456K Backup lamp 3156 License plate lamp 168 High-mount brake lamp 912 Rear side marker lamp 168 Cargo lamp (wagon) 211-2 Dome lamp 211-2 Dome/map lamp 578 Dome lamp/moon roof 208 Visor vanity lamp 74-194 (passenger/driver) Floor console 194 Luggage compartment lamp 906 I/P ashtray lamp 194 To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. 181 Maintenance and care AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp body. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the horizontal direction (left/right) and the vertical position (up/down) using your VHAD system. The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. A bubble (vertical indicator) that is not centered between the two black lines does not necessarily indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If your vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the slope will be included in the level indicator. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp adjustment should be performed only when beam direction appears to be incorrect. You will need one 7 mm wrench or socket with ratchet to make the adjustments. If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle’s front structure should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps. Horizontal aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. With the hood open, locate the horizontal indicator and the adjusting screw. Remove the protective cap to access the 7 mm adjusting screw head. 182 Maintenance and care 3. Turn the horizontal adjusting screw in the direction of the arrow to change the horizontal aim as shown. 4. Use a 7 mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the “0” reference mark on the view dial is aligned with the rearward facing tab (as shown) on the plastic housing. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. With the hood open, locate the bubble level the vertical aim indicator. It is visible when viewed from above center rear of the headlamp. Locate the vertical adjusting screw, located on the outboard side of the headlamp adjacent to the headlamp upper outboard attachment. 3. The “UP” and “DN” on the bubble label indicate the directional change (up or down) of the vertical aim. 4. Use a 7 mm wrench or socket to turn the vertical adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise until the bubble aligns with the “0” reference mark on the vertical indicator when viewed directly from above. Repeat the above procedures to the other headlamp, if necessary. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. 183 Maintenance and care Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty, use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results. To avoid spots, avoid washing when the hood is still warm, immediately after or during exposure to strong sunlight. During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and also cause damage to the vehicle. Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. If you have wax applied to the vehicle at a commercial car wash, it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield. After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them. Waxing your vehicle Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three or four months, depending on operating conditions. Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with a clean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing vehicle. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots. Avoid getting wax on the windshield. If you have wax applied at a commercial car wash, it is recommended that you clean the wiper blades and windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield. 184 Maintenance and care Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with the Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (#F7AZ-19K507–BA), touch-up paint (#ALBZ-19500–XXXXA), or aerosol paint spray (#ALAZ-19500–XXXXA) from the Ford Car Care Chemicals line. Please note that the part numbers (shown as XXXX above) will vary with your vehicle’s specific coloring. Observe the application instructions on the products. Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately. Cleaning the wheels Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar. The brushes used in some automatic car washes may damage the finish on your wheels. Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are abrasive. Cleaning the engine In order to identify your vehicle’s engine, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. 185 Maintenance and care • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • 3.0L Vulcan engine • 3.0L Duratec engine 186 Maintenance and care V8 32 VALVE • 3.4L SHO engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. Cleaning plastic exterior parts Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Use glass cleaner or tar remover if necessary. To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubber element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. If the wiper still does not wipe properly, this could be caused by substances on the windshield such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes. Clean the outside of the 187 Maintenance and care windshield with a non-abrasive cleanser such as the non-abrasive Bon-Amit powder. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Do not use abrasive cleansers on glass as they may cause scratches. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water. The windshield and wiper blades should be cleaned on a regular basis, and blades or rubber elements replaced when worn. Cleaning the instrument panel Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Do not use household or glass cleaners. These agents can stain and discolor the fabric. Use a mild soap and water solution if necessary. Cleaning leather seats (if equipped) To clean, simply use a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild soap. Wipe the leather again with a damp cloth to remove soap residue. Dry with a soft cloth. For tougher soiling concerns, Ford recommends using the Deluxe Leather Care Kit F8AZ-19G253–AA, which is available from your Ford Dealer. This mild cleaner and special pad, cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty. Follow the instructions on the cleaner label. Regular cleaning of your leather upholstery helps maintain its resiliency and color. Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics. 188 Maintenance and care Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no nicks, wear or cuts. If your vehicle has been involved in an accident, refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 189 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine Air filter FA-1630 element Fuel filter FG-800-A Battery BXT-58R (standard) Battery BXT-36R (optional) Oil filter FL-400-S PCV EV-228 valve Spark AWSFplugs* 32PP** 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine FA-1630 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine FG-800-A BXT-36R FG-800-A BXT-36R N/A N/A FL-820-S EV-152 FL-400-S EV-234 AWSF-32F AWSF-32FM FA-1630 * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. ** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. 190 Capacities and specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Engine coolant1 Ford Part Name High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Premium Engine Coolant Application Capacity All 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec and 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine Engine oil Motorcraft 3.0L V6 (includes 5W-30 Vulcan filter Super engine change) Premium 3.0L DOHC Motor Oil V6 Duratec engine 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine Fuel tank N/A All vehicles capacity Fill to line on reservoir 11.0L (11.6 quarts) 10.0L (10.6 quarts) 4.25L (4.5 quarts) 5.2L (5.5 quarts) 6.1L (6.5 quarts) 60.6L (16.0 gallons) 191 Capacities and specifications Fluid Power steering fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Application Capacity 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec and 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine Automatic Motorcraft 3.0L V6 transaxle - MERVulcan engine CONtV AX4N ATF 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine and 3.4L SHO engine Automatic Motorcraft 3.0L V6 transaxle - MERVulcan engine AX4S CONtV ATF Windshield Ultra-Clear All Windshield washer fluid Washer ConFront centrate Windshield Ultra-Clear Wagon washer Windshield fluid Washer Rear Concentrate 1 Keep in FULL range on dipstick Fill to line on reservoir 12.8L (13.5 quarts) 12.7L (13.4 quarts) 11.6L (12.2 quarts) 2.7L (90 oz.) 2.1L (70 oz.) Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 192 Capacities and specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or equivalent Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, Multihood latch, Purpose auxiliary Grease hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and liftgate latches Lock Penetrating cylinders and Lock Lubricant Automatic Motorcraft transaxle MERCONtV (AX4S and ATF AX4N) Engine oil Motorcraft 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Constant CV Joint velocity Grease joints (High Temp.) Items Ford Part Number C6AZ19542-AB Ford Specification ESAM6C25-A and DOT 3 DOAZ19584-AA or F5AZ19G209-AA ESAM1C93-B or ESRM1C159-A E8AE19A501-B none XT-5-QM MERCONtV XO5W30-QSP E43Z19590-A WSSM2C153-G and API Certification Mark ESPM1C207-A 193 Capacities and specifications Items Engine coolant Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Premium Engine Coolant Ford Part Number Ford Specification ESEM97B44-A E2FZ19549-AA (in Oregon, F5FZ19549-CC, in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10) XT-2-QDX MERCONt Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Ultra-Clear C9AZWindshield 19550-AC Washer Concentrate ESRM17P5-A ENGINE DATA Engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine Cubic 182 inches Horsepower 145 @ 5250 rpm Torque 170 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm Required 87 octane fuel Firing 1-4-2-5-3-6 order 194 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 181 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine 200 @ 5750 rpm 200 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm 87 octane 235 @ 6100 rpm 230 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm 91 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-26-3-7-8 207 Capacities and specifications Engine Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1.07-1.17 1.3-1.4 mm mm (0.042- (0.0520.046 inch) 00.056 inch) EDIS EDIS 3.4L-32V V8 SHO engine 9.3:1 10.0:1 10.0:1 1.07-1.17 mm (0.0420.046 inch) EDIS VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track Front (5) Track Rear Sedan mm (in) Wagon mm (in) 5 016.5 (197.5) 5 069.8 (199.6) 1 854.2 (73.0) 1 854.2 (73.0) 1 399.5 (55.1) 1 463.0 (57.6) 2 755.9 (108.5) 1 564.6 (61.6) 2 755.9 (108.5) 1 564.6 (61.6) 1 559.6 (61.4) 1 569.7 (61.8) 195 Capacities and specifications 3 5 2 196 Capacities and specifications 3 5 2 4 1 197 Capacities and specifications 4 1 IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A. DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG Traffic Safety FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL Administration MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Regulations require VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX that a Certification MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB Label be affixed to a OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE XX XXXKG/XXXXLB vehicle and prescribe TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD where the Certification EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000 Label may be located. BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000 X XX XXX X XX X XXXX The Certification Label UTC ∇FOHT-15294A10-GA is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side. TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE 198 Capacities and specifications Vehicle identification number The vehicle AIR BAG identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped). 199 Customer assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Roadside assistance will cover: • changing a flat tire • jump-starts • lock-out assistance • fuel delivery • towing to the nearest Ford of Canada or Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to your selling dealership if within 56 km (35 miles). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, it’s found in the Roadside Assistance book in the glove compartment. 200 Customer assistance To receive roadside assistance in the United States for Ford or Mercury vehicles, call 1-800-241-3673 or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1–800–521–4140. In Canada call 1–800–665–2006. Should you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-3673 in the United States for Ford or Mercury vehicles; or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1–800–521–4140. Call 1–800–665–2006 in Canada. Ford extended service plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESP is an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (in Canada). It provides: • Protection against repair costs after your New Vehicle Limited Warranty period expires; and • Other benefits during the warranty period (such as reimbursement for rentals and towing.) You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford or Lincoln-Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage. (In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for details.) When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 5,200 participating Ford, Lincoln-Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, 201 Customer assistance you may still be eligible. Please contact your dealer for further information. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options. Also, please be aware that some dealers offer service contracts that are not backed by Ford Motor Company or Ford of Canada. On the surface, many independent plans appear to be like Ford’s. The problem is that they can often require the use of non-factory approved parts and have much more complex and restrictive claims coverage terms than Ford. At Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to providing Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle owners with programs that will enhance your ownership experience and protect you from unexpected repair bills. Genuine Ford ESP is the only Extended Service Plan that enables us to provide that service. Getting the service you need At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships to service your vehicle. When you need warranty repairs your selling dealer would like you to return to it for that service, but you may also take your vehicle to another Ford Motor Company dealership authorized for warranty repairs. Certain warranty repairs require special training though, so not all dealers are authorized to perform all warranty repairs. That means that depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may need to be taken to another dealer. If a particular dealership can not assist you, then contact the Customer Assistance Center. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive at the dealership, speak with the service manager. If you are still not satisfied, speak with the owner or 202 Customer assistance general manager of the dealership. In most cases, your concern will be resolved at this level. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you with original equipment reliability. Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center to find an authorized dealership to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) In Canada: Customer Assistance Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Please have the following information available when contacting Ford Customer Assistance: • Your telephone number (home and business) • The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located • The year and make of your vehicle • The date of vehicle purchase • The current odometer reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Dispute 203 Customer assistance Settlement Board (U.S.) or the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada). In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights or other rights which are independent of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations per applicable state law. What kinds of cases does the Board review? Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance as designed concerns on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford or Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are eligible for review, except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership 204 Customer assistance • sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle’s performance as designed • a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern being reviewed • items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (including maintenance and wear items) • alleged personal injury/property damage claims • cases currently in litigation • vehicles not used primarily for family, personal or household purposes (except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is required to review commercial vehicles) • vehicles with non-U.S. warranties Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty has expired at receipt of your application and, in certain states of eligibility is dependent upon the customer’s possession of the vehicle. Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the unique brochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealership management, recognized for their business leadership qualities. 205 Customer assistance What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form. Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating: • the file number assigned to your application • the toll-free phone number of the DSB’s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative are asked to submit statements at this time. To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case • the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s) • the current mileage • the name of the dealer who sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved concern • a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company • the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership(s) • a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does not qualify for Board review. 206 Customer assistance Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question #6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentation before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made. Oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well. Making a decision Board members review all available information related to each complaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartial decision. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board. Since the Board generally meets once a month, it may take more than a month before the Board can consider some cases. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law. To Request a DSB Brochure/Application For a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or write/call to the Board at the following address/phone number: Dispute Settlement Board P.O. Box 5120 Southfield, MI 48086–5120 1–800–428–3718 You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 or by writing to the Center at the following address: 207 Customer assistance Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel. If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or owner relations/customer assistance office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A. Telephone: (313) 594-4857 FAX: (313) 390-0804 208 Customer assistance If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from your dealer to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. For best results, use the following or products of equivalent quality: Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish* Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant* Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner Ford Metal Surface Cleaner Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner* Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner Ford Spot and Stain Remover* Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing Ford Triple Clean Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner * May be sold with the Motorcraft name A wide selection of accessories is available through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln-Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to 209 Customer assistance complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigid engineering and safety specifications. Ford accessories are warranted for up to 12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) on all cars and light trucks and 12 months with unlimited distance on medium/heavy duty trucks unless the accessory is installed on a new vehicle, then the warranty becomes the balance of the new vehicle’s warranty or the accessories warranty, whichever is greater. See your dealer for complete warranty information and availability. Not all accessories are available for all models. Vehicle Security Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step 210 Customer assistance Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer 4.0L only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers Bed mats Bedliners Car/truck covers Cargo liners, interior 211 Customer assistance Carpet floor mats Cleaners, waxes and polishes Flat splash guards Front end covers (full and mini) Hood deflectors Locking gas cap Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Rallye bars Rear air deflectors Rear decklid spoilers Side window air deflectors Spare tire lock Step bumpers Step/sill plates Tailgate covers Tailgate lock Tailgate protector Tonneau covers Touch-up paint Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information. 212 Customer assistance • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle’s operation.) • Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment. 213 Customer assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio in the United States: Make checks payable to: HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST, for credit card holders only To order the publications in this portfolio in Canada: Make cheques payable to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. Service Publications P.O. Box 1580, Station B Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Y 4G3 or order toll free: 1-800-387-4966 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST, for credit card holder orders only 214 Reporting safety defects 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 immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 215 Index Accessory delay ........ 54 Air bag supplemental restraint system ... 88,89 and child safety seats ............. 90 description .............. 89 disposal .................... 93 driver air bag .......... 91 indicator light .... 11,93 operation ................. 91 passenger air bag ... 91 Air cleaner filter ..... 190 Air conditioning ........ 18 automatic temperature control system ........ 22 Anti-theft system ......... 64,70,71,72 arming the system .. 64 disarming a triggered system ..... 66 warning light ............. 9 Automatic transaxle .................. 111 driving with ........... 113 fluid, refill capacities ...... 191 fluid, specification .......... 194 Battery ..................... 157 acid, treating emergencies .......... 157 charging system warning light ........... 10 jumping a disabled battery ................... 135 maintenance-free .. 157 replacement, specifications ........ 190 servicing ................ 157 Brakes ...................... 107 anti-lock .......... 107,108 216 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...... 9,108 brake warning light ........... 10 fluid, checking and adding .................... 148 fluid, refill capacities ...... 191 fluid, specifications .. 193,194 lubricant specifications .. 193,194 parking .................. 109 shift interlock ........ 111 Break-in period ........... 2 Capacities for refilling fluids .......... 191 Cargo area shade ...... 59 Cargo cover ............... 59 Cargo net ................... 58 CD changer ............... 41 Cellular telephone (see your Cellular Phone Guide) ............ 56 Child safety restraints ................... 94 child safety belts .... 94 child safety seats .................... 95,96 Child safety seats .. 95,96 attaching with tether straps ......... 100 built-in child seat ... 95 in front seat ............ 97 in rear seat ......... 97,99 tether anchorage hardware ............... 100 Cleaning your vehicle ............. 183 engine compartment ......... 185 Index exterior .................. 185 exterior lamps ....... 187 instrument panel .. 188 interior ................... 188 plastic parts .......... 187 safety belts ............ 189 washing .................. 184 waxing ................... 184 wheels .................... 185 wiper blades .......... 187 Clock ..................... 33,41 Console ...................... 56 Controls power seat ............... 75 Coolant ...... 150,152,153 checking and adding ............ 151 refill capacities ........ 153,191 specifications .. 193,194 Customer Assistance ................ 200 Ford accessories for your vehicle .......... 209 Ford Extended Service Plan .......... 201 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ........... 208 Getting roadside assistance .............. 200 Getting the service you need ............... 202 Ordering additional owner’s literature ... 214 The Dispute Settlement Board ... 204 Defrost rear window ............ 18 Dipstick engine oil ............... 145 Doors central unlocking .... 54 door ajar warning ..... 7 Driving under special conditions through water ....... 118 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ........ 135 Emission control system ......... 175 Engine ............... 194,195 check engine/service engine soon light ...... 7 coolant ................... 150 idle speed control .. 157 lubrication specifications .. 193,194 refill capacities ...... 191 service points ....... 143,144,145 starting after a collision ................. 124 Engine block heater ............ 105 Engine oil ................ 145 checking and adding ............. 145,147 dipstick .................. 145 filter, specifications .. 147,190 recommendations ... 147 refill capacities ........ 145,191 specifications ........ 145 147,193,194 Exhaust fumes ........ 105 Floor mats ................. 56 Fluid capacities ....... 191 Fuel .......................... 165 calculating fuel economy ................ 171 cap ......................... 167 217 Index capacity ................. 191 choosing the right fuel ......... 168 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ............... 175 detergent in fuel ... 170 filling your vehicle with fuel .. 165,167,171 filter, specifications .. 170,190 fuel pump shut-off switch .................... 124 gauge ....................... 15 improving fuel economy ................ 171 low fuel warning light ............. 8 octane rating ....... 169,194,195 quality .................... 170 running out of fuel ............. 170 safety information relating to automotive fuels ... 165 Fuses ................. 125,126 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......... 167 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ........ 171 Gauges ....................... 12 engine coolant temperature gauge ... 13 fuel gauge ................ 15 odometer ................. 14 speedometer ........... 12 tachometer .............. 13 trip odometer .......... 14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........ 116 definition ............... 116 218 driving with a heavy load ........................ 116 location .................. 116 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........ 116 calculating ............. 116 definition ............... 116 driving with a heavy load .......... 116 location .................. 116 Hazard flashers ....... 124 Head restraints ......... 74 Headlamps ................. 16 aiming ............. 182,183 autolamp system ..... 17 bulb specifications ........ 181 daytime running lights .......... 16 flash to pass ............ 17 high beam ............ 6,16 turning on and off .. 16 warning chime ........ 11 Heating ...................... 18 heating and air conditioning system ..................... 18 Hood ........................ 142 Ignition .............. 194,195 positions of the ignition .................... 45 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ........ 95,96 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ............ 176 Instrument panel ........ 6 cleaning ................. 188 lighting up panel and interior ............. 17 location of components ............... 6 Index Jump-starting your vehicle ............. 135 Keyless entry system ........................ 66 autolock ................... 69 keypad ..................... 66 locking and unlocking doors ...... 68 programming entry code ............... 67 Keys key in ignition chime ....................... 11 positions of the ignition .................... 45 Lamps autolamp system ..... 17 cargo lamps ............. 17 daytime running light .......................... 16 headlamps ........ 16,178 headlamps, flash to pass ............ 17 instrument panel, dimming ................... 17 interior lamps .. 51,181 replacing bulbs ..... 177 178,179,180,181 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...... 49 Liftgate ...................... 61 remote release ........ 57 Lights, warning and indicator ...................... 6 air bag ...................... 11 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..... 9,108 anti-theft ................... 9 brake ........................ 10 charging system ...... 10 cruise indicator ....... 10 door ajar .................... 7 high beam ................. 6 low coolant ................ 9 low fuel ...................... 8 oil pressure ............. 10 safety belt ................. 7 service engine soon .. 7 speed control .......... 49 turn signal indicator .................... 6 Load limits ............... 116 GAWR .................... 116 GVWR .................... 116 trailer towing ........ 116 Locks childproof ................ 55 Lubricant specifications .... 193,194 Lumbar support, seats ........................... 76 Mirrors ....................... 52 heated ...................... 55 side view mirrors (power) ................... 54 Moon roof .................. 52 Motorcraft parts .................. 170,190 Octane rating .......... 169 Odometer ................... 14 Overdrive ................. 112 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ........................ 62 Parking brake .......... 109 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) .... 190 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...... 129 Power door locks ...... 54 Power steering ........ 110 fluid, checking and adding ............ 153 219 Index fluid, refill capacity ........ 191 fluid, specifications .. 193,194 Radio .......................... 29 Relays ............... 125,132 Remote entry system ................... 60,62 illuminated entry .... 62 locking/unlocking doors ........................ 61 opening the trunk ... 61 panic alarm ............. 62 replacement/additional transmitters ............. 63 replacing the batteries ............ 63 Roadside emergencies ......... 70,72 Roof rack ................. 123 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ...... 11 78,79,80,81,82,83 Safety Compliance Certification Label .. 198 Safety defects, reporting .................. 215 Safety restraints ........ 78 79,80,81,82,83,85 cleaning the safety belts .................. 88,189 extension assembly .................. 86 for adults .. 79,80,81,82 for children ........ 93,94 lap belt ............... 83,84 warning light and chime ........ 7,11,87 Safety seats for children ........... 95,96 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...... 78 220 Seats .......................... 74 child safety seats .................... 95,96 cleaning ................. 188 Servicing your vehicle ...................... 141 Spark plugs, specifications ........... 190 194,195 Special notice .............. 3 Specification chart, lubricants .......... 193,194 Speed control ............ 45 Speedometer ............. 12 Starting your vehicle ........ 102,103,104 jump starting ........ 135 preparing to start your vehicle ....... 70,72 Steering wheel tilting ....................... 51 Tachometer ............... 13 Tilt steering wheel .... 51 Tires .... 132,160,161,162 changing ................ 132 checking the pressure ................. 162 replacing ................ 163 rotating .................. 162 snow tires and chains ............. 164 tire grades ............. 161 treadwear .............. 161 Towing ..................... 119 trailer towing ........ 119 wrecker .................. 140 Transaxle automatic operation ............... 111 fluid, refill capacities ...... 191 Index lubricant specifications ........ 194 Transmission fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ........... 155 Trip odometer ........... 14 Trunk ......................... 61 remote release ........ 57 Turn signal ............. 6,49 Vehicle dimensions . 195 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ......... 199 Vehicle loading ........ 116 Ventilating your vehicle ............. 106 Warning chimes ......... 11 Warning lights (see Lights) ................. 6 Washer fluid ............ 149 Water, Driving through ....... 118 Windows power ....................... 53 rear wiper/washer ... 50 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and cleaning .......... 159 operation ................. 49 replacing wiper blades .......... 160 Wrecker towing ....... 140 221 222 Filling station information Item Required fuel-3.0L V6 engines Required fuel-3.4L SHO V8 engine Fuel tank capacity Engine oil capacity (including filter change)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine Engine oil capacity (including filter change)-3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine Engine oil capacity (including filter change)-3.4L V8 SHO engine Tire size and pressure Hood release Information Unleaded fuel only 87 octane Unleaded fuel only 91 octane 60.6L (16 gallons) 4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. 5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. 6.1L (6.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Refer to Certification Label. Inflate temporary spare to 414 kPa (414 kPa (60 psi)). Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel. 11.0L (11.6 quarts) Coolant capacity (3.0L V6 Vulcan engine)1 10.0L (10.6 quarts) Coolant capacity (3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine and 3.4L V8 SHO engine)1 223 Filling station information Item Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine and 3.4L V8 SHO engine Automatic transaxle capacity (AX4N)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine2 Automatic transaxle capacity (AX4N)-3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine and 3.4L V8 SHO engine2 Automatic transaxle capacity (AX4S)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine2 1 Information Keep in FULL range on dipstick. Fill to line on reservoir. 12.8L (13.5 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF. 12.7L (13.4 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF. 11.6L (12.2. quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF. Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONt and MERCONt V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONt and MERCONt V. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service interval. 224