Mercury - Topaz - Owners Manual - (1997)2

Contents Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 3 Controls and features 15 Seating and safety restraints 45 Starting and driving Starting 77 Driving 85 Roadside emergencies 103 Servicing Maintenance and care 118 Capacities and specifications 171 Reporting safety defects 177 Index 178 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 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. 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. 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. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). 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. 2 Instrumentation 3 Instrumentation Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Foglamp control * (pg. 26) Headlamp/turn signal control (pg. 24) 60 70 50 40 E FUEL FILL 1/2 F C H 30 60 80 100 120 140 80 0 00113 THEFT 90 160 100 3 2 1 4 5 RPMx1000 6 7 8 LOW FUEL MIRROR L Power side view mirrors (pg. 15) Speed control (pg. 26) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 15) 4 Driver side air bag (pg. 57) Instrumentation Passenger side air bag (pg. 57) Windshield wiper/washer control (pg. 32) F MIST OFF IN H AM FM M SEEK TRACK TAPE CD SCAN TUNE DISCS EJ REW PREMIUM SOUND VOL PUSH ON 1 SIDE 1-2 BASS TREB BAL FADE FF DOLBY B NR + 2 3 4 5 6 COMP SHUF LO OFF A/C HI R.DEF MAX A/C Climate controls (pg. 16) Electronic sound system; refer to Audio Guide (pg. 16) 5 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster 60 70 50 E 1/2 40 F 30 10 80 90 120 140 160 40 100 200 0 0 0 0 MPH km/h C H 110 180 20 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LOW FUEL 100 0 00000 20 FUEL FILL 80 60 120 – CHECK COOLANT + ABS P ! BRAKE THEFT Sport instrument cluster 60 70 50 40 E 1/2 F C H 30 20 FUEL FILL 10 LOW FUEL 80 P ! BRAKE 90 3 140 60 0 00000 160 100 180 20 0 0 0 0 200 110 2 1 4 5 6 RPMx1000 7 8 120 – + CHECK COOLANT ABS Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately eight liters (two gallons) remaining. The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System 6 80 120 40 MPH km/h SERVICE ENGINE SOON 100 THEFT LOW FUEL SERVICE ENGINE SOON Instrumentation (OBD II). This 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. 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. 7 Instrumentation 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. 8 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 Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. P ! BRAKE ABS 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 9 Instrumentation bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. THEFT Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter. This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is low and more needs to be added. This lamp 10 CHECK COOLANT Instrumentation will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and the liftgate is open. 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 either front 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 either front door is opened. 11 Instrumentation GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges 60 70 50 E 1/2 40 F 30 10 100 80 90 120 140 60 0 00000 160 40 20 FUEL FILL 80 0 0 0 0 MPH km/h SERVICE ENGINE SOON 200 H 110 180 20 C 100 120 – CHECK COOLANT + ABS P ! BRAKE THEFT Sport instrument cluster gauges 60 70 50 40 E 1/2 F C H 30 20 FUEL FILL 10 LOW FUEL 80 P ! BRAKE 90 3 140 0 00000 40 160 100 180 20 0 0 0 0 200 2 1 110 4 5 6 RPMx1000 7 8 120 – CHECK COOLANT + ABS Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel 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. 12 80 120 60 MPH km/h SERVICE ENGINE SOON 100 THEFT E FUEL FILL 1/ 2 F Instrumentation 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. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. C H Never remove the coolant recovery 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 or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 60 70 50 80 100 40 120 140 80 30 20 60 0 00000 160 100 180 40 km/h 10 90 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 110 120 13 Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 60 70 50 80 120 100 40 30 0 00000 60 20 90 140 80 160 180 40 km/h 20 10 MPH Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 60 70 80 100 40 120 90 140 80 20 0 00000 60 160 100 180 40 km/h 10 Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine. 14 20 MPH 0 0 0 0 3 4 5 RPMx1000 110 120 THEFT 2 1 110 120 0 0 0 0 50 30 100 6 7 8 Controls and features PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. • Rotate left to brighten. • Rotate right to dim. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. MIRRORS L R MIRRORS L R 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. The ignition key must be in ACC or ON to adjust the power side view mirrors. 15 Controls and features To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror. MIRRORS L R 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. MIRRORS L R 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. AUDIO SYSTEM Refer to the “Audio Guide” for instructions on how to operate the audio system. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped) LO OFF HI 16 Controls and features Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. LO HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. • • • • • • OFF (Vent)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. (Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts. -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster 17 Controls and features ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will help to 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). • 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. 18 Controls and features Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped) LO OFF A/C HI MAX A/C Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. LO HI 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. OFF A/C MAX A/C The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. 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 19 Controls and features 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. • 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-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 20 Controls and features 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 prevent fogging. 21 Controls and features • -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 prevent fogging. 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 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. 22 Controls and features 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. 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 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. R.DEF 23 Controls and features 3 2 ON II CK O0 AC I C L 1 HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps only. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. OFF Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the engine must be running • the gearshift must not be in P (Park) • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. 24 ART ST III POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. On vehicles with a manual transaxle push the key in while turning to lock. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 4 Controls and features The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision. High beams Push forward to activate. OFF Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate. OFF TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. OFF 25 Controls and features FOGLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) Rotate forward to activate. OFF 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 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. 26 OFF Controls and features 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 ACC/SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). RSM SET ACC CST 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. 27 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 ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release 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. 28 RSM SET ACC CST Controls and features To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or • Press and release CST/COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or RSM SET ACC CST • Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. RSM SET ACC CST 29 Controls and features To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped) Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. ON OFF 30 Controls and features To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For RES/RSM/RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). RSM SET ACC CST TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control down to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then push the control back up to lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights control in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 31 Controls and features WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER • For intermittent wiping, move the control down one position and rotate the wiper switch to the desired position. F MIST OFF INT PULL INT 1 2 • For low speed wiping, move the control down two positions. • For high speed wiping, move the control down three positions. F MIST OFF INT PULL INT 1 2 • For mist wiping, move the control up one position. • To spray the washer fluid, pull the wiper control toward you. S F MIST OFF INT 1 2 32 S INT PULL S Controls and features Rear window wiper/washer controls (if equipped) For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear wiper and washer control to the desired position. • To turn rear wipers on, rotate the rear wiper/washer control upward to the ON position. • To turn rear wipers off, rotate the rear wiper/washer control downward to the OFF position. For rear washer fluid operation, rotate the rear wiper/washer control to the desired position. • To turn rear washers on, rotate the rear wiper/washer control position for upward to the your desired length of washer time. • To turn rear washers on briefly (for quick cleaning), rotate the wiper/washer control downward position and release. to the MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) • Press OPEN to raise the moon roof to the vent position. • Press OPEN again to fully open the moon roof. • Press the opposite end of the toggle control to close the moon roof from either position. F MIST OFF INT 1 2 INT ON PULL OFF S OPEN Sliding shade The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can open or close when the moon roof is closed. 33 Controls and features INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. The dome lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the ON position. When the control is moved to the DOOR position, the lamp will only come on if a door is opened. If the control is moved to the OFF position, the lamp will not come on at all. Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of the dome lamp to activate the map lamps. If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the control next to the map lamp to illuminate the lamp. 34 OFF DOOR ON OPEN Controls and features POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. 35 Controls and features • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. Express down To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the driver window control completely down and release quickly. Depress again to stop window 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. 36 Controls and features FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH Refer to the Roadside emergencies chapter for instructions on how to operate the fuel pump shut-off switch. 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. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM Your vehicle may have an all-door remote entry system or a driver’s door only remote entry system. 37 Controls and features The all-door remote entry system allows you to: • lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. • arm and disarm the anti-theft system. (For more information on the anti-theft system, refer to Anti-theft system in this chapter.) • open the trunk. • activate the panic alarm. The driver’s door only entry system allows you to: • lock the driver’s door and liftgate (wagons) • unlock the driver’s door only without a key. • activate the panic alarm. • open the trunk or unlock liftgate (wagons). The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate. With the all-door remote entry system, press the control a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors (on wagons, this will not unlock the liftgate). 38 Controls and features Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors (and liftgate on wagons). On vehicles equipped with the driver’s door only remote entry system, only the driver’s door will lock. To confirm doors are closed and locked, press the lock control a second time within five seconds. The door(s) will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are open or ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close the doors. This process will also arm your anti-theft system (if equipped). For more information on arming the anti-theft system, refer to Anti-theft system in this chapter. Opening the trunk Press the control once to open the trunk. On wagons, pressing the control will unlock (but not open) the liftgate. Be certain the trunk is closed before driving your vehicle. The trunk may appear closed, but it may not be latched. Failure to do so may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block rear view vision. 39 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. Replacing the batteries The transmitter is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium batteries. 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: • battery failure • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the batteries: 40 Controls and features 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together. Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be programmed). To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in the ignition and switch from OFF to ON eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds). After doors lock/unlock, press any button on all transmitters (up to four). With each button press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When completed, switch the ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming. 41 Controls and features All transmitters must be programmed at the same time. Illuminated entry Interior lamps will illuminate when UNLOCK is pressed. The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or until the key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON or until LOCK is pressed. The dome lamp must be set to the DOOR position in order for the illuminated entry system to operate. ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Arming the anti-theft system Turn the ignition to OFF and press the lock control on the remote entry transmitter. Identifying an armed system While the system is arming, the THEFT light in the instrument cluster will illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, THEFT will flash, indicating the system is armed. 42 Controls and features If the system is arming with the doors open, the THEFT light will stay illuminated until all the doors are closed and then illuminate for 30 seconds and begin flashing. When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated system will: • flash the parking lamps and the THEFT light • sound the horn The flashing parklamps and the honking horn automatically shut off after about three minutes and will remain off unless another unauthorized entry is attempted. Disarming the anti-theft system Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system Press the unlock control to disarm the untriggered system. If the driver armed the system but did not exit the vehicle, disarm the system by inserting the key and turning the ignition to ON/ACC. Using the ignition key to unlock doors/trunk/liftgate will not disarm the anti-theft system. 43 Controls and features Disarming a triggered anti-theft system Press either the unlock or panic control to disarm the system. A triggered system may also be disarmed by inserting the key and turning the ignition to ACC or ON. 44 Seating and safety restraints SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) The head restraints can be moved up and down. Push control to lower head restraint. Front seats 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. 45 Seating and safety restraints Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 46 Seating and safety restraints Driver seat memory recliner (if equipped) • Pull control to adjust seatback. • To retain selected seatback position, release seatback by moving memory recliner control forward to release seatback. • Push seatback rearward until the seatback latches. This will be the first position selected. 47 Seating and safety restraints Folding rear seats (if equipped) Folding down the rear seats If your vehicle is equipped with a built-in child seat, the seatback cannot be folded down unless the built-in child seat is fully stowed. See Built-in child seats in this chapter for more information. To fold the seatback down: • Press the latch control downward or pull up on strap and • Push the seatback down. Returning the seat to the upright position Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion. To return the seat to the upright/normal seating position: • Rotate seat upward and latch. The full rear bench seat is shown. The split-folding rear seat (if equipped) operates in a similar manner. 48 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 prevent 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 wear their safety belts. 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. 49 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 it around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. To fasten, insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the red release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are 50 Seating and safety restraints combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: 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. 51 Seating and safety restraints • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. • 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. 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. 52 Seating and safety restraints 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. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Adjust to fit snugly and as low as possible around your hips. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle. 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. 53 Seating and safety restraints Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. 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 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. 54 Seating and safety restraints Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to ON... 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 turns off. The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The safety belt warning light remains The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition key off. is turned to ON... Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle 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. 55 Seating and safety restraints 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 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. 56 Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to: • work with the safety belt to protect the driver and right front passenger • reduce certain upper body injuries Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain occupants in the center front seating position. 57 Seating and safety restraints All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is provided. Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 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 should always wear their safety belts. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. 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. 58 Seating and safety restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 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. The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 59 Seating and safety restraints If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area 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. 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. 60 Seating and safety restraints 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 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 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 61 Seating and safety restraints 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, place children 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 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 62 Seating and safety restraints the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned: • move the child to one of the seats with a lap belt only (if equipped) OR • if the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. 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 63 Seating and safety restraints of your child with your pediatrician. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN 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: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • 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 64 Seating and safety restraints Attaching safety seats with tether straps. 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. 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. 65 Seating and safety restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 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 for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. S ES PR 66 Seating and safety restraints 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. 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 67 Seating and safety restraints 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. 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 (Sedan/Wagon) Attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchor hardware, if required. Tether anchorage hardware kits 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. 68 Seating and safety restraints 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. 1. Install the child safety seat in the rear right, rear left or rear center seat position. For instructions on how to install the seat, refer to Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions in this chapter. 2. Refer to the instructions provided in the tether anchor kit. 3. Refer to the instructions provided with your child safety seat to securely attach the child safety seat by tether to the tether strap anchor location. • Sedan • Wagon 69 Seating and safety restraints BUILT-IN CHILD SEATS Built-in child safety seat (if equipped) The rear seat may include a built-in child seat. This child seat conforms to all Federal and local motor vehicle safety standards. Read the labels located on the child seat cushion and shoulder belt for information on the built-in child seat. Use the built-in child seat only if the child is at least 9 months old, weighs 9–27 kg (20–60 lb) and the child’s shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness slots in the built-in child seat. Children not meeting these requirements should be secured in an approved aftermarket seat. Refer to Children and infant or child safety seats in this chapter. Built-in child seat retractors The belts on built-in child seats are equipped with a retractor that locks when both tongues are latched into the crotch safety belt buckle. The retractor will automatically snug the belts around the child. If the belts do not remain snug, take the vehicle to the dealer for child seat repair. The belts will not snug during a collision. 70 Seating and safety restraints Placing your child in the built-in child seat Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts. The rear seatback must be fully locked before operating the child restraint system. 1. Grasp the child seat at the top of the seatback and pull the top forward to release the latch. 2. Continue to unfold the child seat until it rests on the seat. 71 Seating and safety restraints 3. Read all information and warnings on the child seat cushion and shoulder safety belt. Make sure the child is not too large for the child seat. 4. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom of the right half of the chest clip and pull to separate both halves. 5. Place the child on the child seat and position the shoulder belts over each shoulder. 72 Seating and safety restraints 6. Insert either the left or the right safety belt tongue into the single opening of the crotch safety belt buckle (it doesn’t matter which tongue is inserted first). Insert other tongue. The color green must appear in the indicator window on the crotch safety belt buckle when buckled. Allow belts to retract and fit snugly. 73 Seating and safety restraints 7. Fasten both halves of the chest clip below the child’s shoulders and adjust it to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place on the child’s chest. The color green must appear in the indicator window when fastened. 8. Pull the shoulder belts toward you to make sure the crotch safety belt buckle is properly fastened and the retractor is locked. 9. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the crotch safety belt buckle to unlock the retractors, then reinsert both belt tongues. 74 Seating and safety restraints Removing your child from the built-in child seat 1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and the bottom of the chest clip and pull the halves apart to open the chest clip. 2. Press the release button on the crotch safety belt buckle. 75 Seating and safety restraints 3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child’s shoulders and remove the child. To stow the built-in child seat Return the child seat cushion to the upright position, then press firmly in the center and top of the child seat. Inspecting the built-in child seat after a collision Inspect all built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches. Interlocks and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. Built-in child restraints not in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. 76 Starting PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the spark 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. 77 Starting 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. 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. 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. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: 78 Starting • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). P R N D D L If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. 79 Starting • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). 3 2 AC I CK O0 L 1 80 ON II ART ST III C 4 Starting 60 70 50 E 1/2 40 F 30 10 C H 110 120 – CHECK COOLANT + THEFT C H 30 20 FUEL FILL 10 60 70 80 100 80 90 120 3 140 60 0 00000 40 160 100 180 20 MPH km/h SERVICE ENGINE SOON P ! BRAKE 200 0 0 0 0 50 LOW FUEL 100 180 MPH km/h F 160 20 40 E 90 140 ABS P ! BRAKE 1/2 80 120 40 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LOW FUEL 100 0 00000 20 FUEL FILL 80 60 0 0 0 0 200 110 2 1 4 5 6 RPMx1000 7 8 120 – + CHECK COOLANT ABS THEFT 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 ( ) will not illuminate. 81 Starting 3 2 CK O0 AC I C L 1 2. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR if the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. 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. They are 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 82 ON II ART ST III STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 3 (ON). 4 Starting 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 83 Starting 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. 84 Driving BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service 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. If the 85 Driving vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder while braking, felt mainly in the steering wheel, the vehicle most likely needs service. The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lock up during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The front 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. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. If an ABS fault is detected, the light will remain on and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. Normal braking is still effective unless the BRAKE warning lamp is also illuminated. 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 86 P ! BRAKE Driving there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled 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, pull the handle up. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. The parking brake is not designed 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 be adversely affected. P ! BRAKE 87 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Push the control on the end of the parking brake and push the handle down to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. TRANSAXLE OPERATION Manual transaxle (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Put the gearshift in the neutral position. 88 1 3 5 2 4 R Driving 2. Hold down the brake pedal. 3. Depress the clutch pedal. 3 2 CK O0 AC I C ON II ART ST III 4 L 4. Turn the ignition key to 4 (START), then let the engine idle for a few seconds. 5. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. 1 Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Sedan/Wagon Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph) 89 Driving Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 1 3 5 2 4 R 1 3 5 2 4 R 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 90 Driving 4. Turn engine off and remove the key. 3 2 AC I CK O0 ON II 4 ART ST III C L 1 Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transaxle. Put the gearshift into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). 1 3 5 2 4 R You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a special lockout feature which prevents you from shifting 91 Driving into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Fifth). Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. P R N D D L 92 Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting in and out of R (Reverse). P R N D D L 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. P R N D D L 93 Driving (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 fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds P R N D D L 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). D (Drive) D (Drive) eliminates the needless shifting between third and fourth gears that your vehicle may do when driving in hilly terrain. It also gives more engine braking than overdrive to slow your vehicle on downgrades. 94 P R N D D L Driving L (Low) Use L (Low) when added engine braking is desired or when descending steep hills. P R N D D L The automatic transaxle will shift into the proper gear to ascend any grade without any need to shift to L (Low). Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You can upshift from L (Low) to (overdrive) at any time. 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. 95 Driving 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. • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The 96 Driving GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is allowed to tow. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating equals 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 Safety Compliance Certification Label. 97 Driving Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer up to 454 kg (1 000 lbs.) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs.). Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance 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. 98 Driving 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 – 15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. 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. 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. 99 Driving Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. 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. Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades. 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 transmission cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. 100 Driving Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to the Severe Duty Schedule in your “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 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • 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. 101 Driving LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) Load luggage as far back as it will safely go on the rack without causing the vehicle to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross axle weight rating (GAWR). FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance • excessive speed • rapid acceleration • extended idle 102 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. • Slide the hazard flasher control to the right to activate the hazard flashers simultaneously. • Slide the control to the left to turn the flashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, 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. 1. Turn the ignition switch 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 the button on the switch. 4. Turn the ignition switch 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. 103 Roadside emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the driver’s foot well, behind the kick panel. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not 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. 104 15 15 Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating 5 amp 7.5 amp 10 amp 15 amp 20 amp 20 amp fuse link 25 amp 30 amp 30 amp fuse link 40 amp fuse link 50 amp fuse link 60 amp fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color Tan Brown Red Light blue Yellow Light blue Natural Light green Pink Green Red Yellow Black Dark blue Sedan/Wagon The fuses are coded as follows: P. Window (C.B.) HEATER R. WIPER (DOOR LK) STOP HAZARD HORN TAIL ROOM (AIR COND) – ENGINE METER (ASC) MIRROR WIPER – CIGAR (FOG) FUEL INJ AIR BAG (AUDIO) – 105 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Location R.WIPER Fuse Amp Rating 10A HAZARD ROOM 15A 10A ENGINE 15A MIRROR 5A DOOR LOCK HORN AIR COND METER 30A 15A 15A 10A WIPER STOP TAIL 20A 15A 15A ASC CIGAR AIR BAG 10A 20A 10A FOG 10A AUDIO FUEL INJECTOR 15A 10A 106 Description Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer Hazard Lamps Engine Controls, Remote Anti-Theft Pesonality (RAP) Module, Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System, Warning Chime Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR Sensor Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Door Locks Horn A/C-Heater, ABS Backup Lamps, Engine Controls, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch Wiper/Washer, Blower Relay Stop Lamps Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination Speed Control Cigar Lighter Joint Connector, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Radio H02S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow Sensor Roadside emergencies Fuse/Relay Location P. WINDOW BLOWER Fuse Amp Rating 30A CB 30A CB Description Power Windows A/C-Heater COOLING FAN 40A (ABS) 60A BTN 40A MAIN 100A DEFOG 30A FUEL INJ 30A Sedan/Wagon The high-current fuses are coded as follows. OBD-II 10A HEADLAMP RELAY FUEL PUMP 30A HEAD LH 10A HEAD RH 10A USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY 107 Roadside emergencies Fuse/Fuse Link Fuse Amp Cartridge Rating Location FUEL INJ. 30A* DEFOG MAIN 30A* 100A* BTN ABS COOLING FAN OBD-II 40A* 60A* 40A* 10A** FUEL PUMP 30A** HEAD RH 10A** HEAD LH 10A** * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. 108 Description Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator Rear Window Defrost Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps Hazard ABS Main Relay Constant Control Relay Module Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument Cluster Engine Controls Headlamps Headlamps Roadside emergencies 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 109 Roadside emergencies • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 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) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle). 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) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle) and 110 Roadside emergencies block the diagonally opposite wheel. • Automatic P R N D D L • Manual 1 3 5 2 4 R 3. Remove the jack, jack handle and spare tire. 111 Roadside emergencies 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 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 the 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. 112 Roadside emergencies 9. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. 10. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Unblock the wheels. 1 3 4 2 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 burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Preparing your vehicle Also see the label on the battery. 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. If you connect your battery to a 24–volt power supply you can damage your starter, ignition system and other electrical components. 113 Roadside emergencies 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 they do 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. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 4 + – + 114 1 – Connecting the jumper cables 1. Position the vehicles so that they do not touch one another. 2. Switch off the engine. Switch off any unnecessary electrical equipment. 3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery (1) to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (2). 4. Connect one end of the second lead to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (3) and the other end to a metal part of the engine to be started (4), not to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. 3 2 Roadside emergencies 5. Make sure that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the engine. 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. Jump starting 1. Start the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 3. Once the engine has been started, run both vehicles for a further three minutes before disconnecting the leads. 4 1 + – – + Removing the jumper cables 1. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order. Take the cable off the metallic surface (1) first, followed by the cable on the negative (-) booster battery terminal (2). 2. Remove the cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (3) and then the discharged battery (4). 3. After the disabled vehicle has been started, allow it to idle for a while so the engine can “relearn” its idle conditions. 2 3 115 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. When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck driver refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 116 Roadside emergencies TOWING BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Do not tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as an RV, unless front wheel dollies are used. Your vehicle cannot be flat towed with all wheels on the ground. 117 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 “Service 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. The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any time. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan. • When the engine is running, avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry or long hair that could get caught up in moving parts. 118 Maintenance and care • 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 • Automatic transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake and 119 Maintenance and care ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). P R N D D L 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake, 120 Maintenance and care depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 1 3 5 2 4 R 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on • Automatic transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake and 121 Maintenance and care ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). P R N D D L 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. • Manual transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake, 122 Maintenance and care depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 1 3 5 2 4 R 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 left corner 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. 123 Maintenance and care 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. 124 Maintenance and care IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine 9 8 1 7 2 6 3 4 5 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Battery 5. Air filter assembly 6. Engine oil fill cap 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 125 Maintenance and care ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 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. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (automatic transaxle) or 1st (manual transaxle). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick). • 2.0L SOHC engine ADD 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. 126 FULL Maintenance and care • If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the ADD mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the ADD-FULL range. • Oil levels above the F in FULL 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. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the fluid level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap. Remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil in the opening. 3. Recheck the oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the F in FULL mark on the dipstick. 127 Maintenance and care Engine oil recommendations Look for this certification mark. Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute. 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. Changing the engine oil and filter Change your engine oil and filter according to the following mileage and time requirements, whichever occurs first: • Normal Schedule – 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or six months. • Severe Duty Schedule 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or three months. Severe duty operation would include extensive idling, trailer towing, driving in severe dust and police, taxi or delivery service. 128 Maintenance and care 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 at least once each year: • Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir. • Visually inspect the fluid level. • If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line. • Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter. MAX MIN 129 Maintenance and care Brake fluid is toxic. 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. CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) The clutch master cylinder and brake master cylinder are part of the same system; both are refillable through the brake master cylinder with brake fluid. During normal operation, the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir will rise slowly. For more information on brake fluid maintenance, refer to Brake fluid in this chapter. 130 Maintenance and care 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. 131 Maintenance and care ENGINE COOLANT • Sedan/Wagon Check the level of the coolant in the reservoir at least once a month. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, the engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If this occurs, add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir. For more information on engine coolant maintenance, refer 132 Maintenance and care 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. Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield washer fluid. 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 water to the engine coolant recovery reservoir-DO NOT ADD DIRECTLY TO THE RADIATOR. Add straight water only in an emergency, but you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough of a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water to bring the liquid level to the fill line on the reservoir. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. 133 Maintenance and care If you must remove the coolant recovery 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 to the first stop. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to press the cap down, turn it counterclockwise and remove it. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549–AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8–B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A. Ford Premium Engine Coolant is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). 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 cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may void your warranty of your vehicle’s engine cooling system. 134 Maintenance and care 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. 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 a liter (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 135 Maintenance and care such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid at least twice a year. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCONt ATF power steering fluid. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge will be near the center of the NORMAL band). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range. 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. 136 Maintenance and care TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the “Service Guide.” 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. Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is below the hole at the bottom of the dipstick and outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). Your transaxle does not use up fluid. However, it is recommended that you check the transmission fluid at least twice a year. The fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. 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 32 km (20 miles) of driving. If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot 137 Maintenance and care weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool before checking. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. 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. 3. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. 5. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 6. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid level should be between the notches on the dipstick. 7. If necessary, add fluid in .25L (1/2 pint) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 8. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid The lubricant level and quality should not deteriorate under normal conditions. However, you should have the fluid checked 138 20 C 65 C Maintenance and care occasionally. If lubricant is required, refer to Lubricant specifications in this section. BATTERY Your vehicle may be equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery. If the original equipment battery needs replacing, it may be replaced with a low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check your battery electrolyte level, at least every 24 months or 40,000 km (24,000 miles). Keep the electrolyte 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 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. 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. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminal(s) and clean with a wire brush. You can 139 Maintenance and care neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are done cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery is replaced. 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 conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To begin this process: 1. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transaxles) or the neutral position (manual transaxles), turn off all accessories and start the vehicle. 2. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 3. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is eventually relearned. • If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and 140 Maintenance and care the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your communities standards for disposal. Call your local recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. AIR FILTER To replace your air filter, release the clamp locking clip on the front portion of the air filter housing, then swing the left side open and remove the air filter. When installing the air filter, ensure the nubs on the air filter and the air filter housing are aligned. Swing the left side of the air filter housing closed and secure the clamp. 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. 141 Maintenance and care 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 blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. Changing the wiper blades When replacing wiper blade assemblies, always use a Motorcraft part or equivalent. To make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to ACC, then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the vertical position, turn the ignition to LOCK. 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 with a screwdriver 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. 142 Maintenance and care 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). 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 grade 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire grade 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual 143 Maintenance and care 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 A B C The traction grades, from highest to lowest are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under 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 braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. 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 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 144 Maintenance and care 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 Safety Compliance 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 145 Maintenance and care wear differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the “Service Guide.” If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. • Four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. 146 Maintenance and care 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, you must install steel wheels 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 on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the wheels. 147 Maintenance and care • Do not use tire chains with 38 cm (15 inch) wheel/tire options. Using chains on this size tire may cause damage to steering, suspension and/or body components. • Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads. • 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. If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision. 148 Maintenance and care The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. 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. 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. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is splashed on the skin, promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. • If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses, flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. • Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other 149 Maintenance and care forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. Consult a physician immediately. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, including manganese-based compounds containing MMT. Vehicles certified to California emission standards (indicated on the underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If California reformulated gasoline is not available when you refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels. However, even though your engine will perform adequately on other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may not be covered by your warranty. 150 Maintenance and care Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use regular unleaded with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend gasolines labeled as “regular” in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or even less. Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on fuel with the recommended octane, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. 87 Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are available. 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 151 Maintenance and care reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. Do not use gasolines containing methanol, which can damage critical fuel system components. Damage resulting from the use of methanol may not be covered by your warranty. Running out of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on modern powertrain components. You may need to crank the engine several times before the system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. If you run out of fuel, your Service Engine Soon light may come on. For more information on the Service Engine Soon light, refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Calculating fuel economy To accurately calculate your vehicle’s fuel economy: 1. Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters or gallons). 3. After at least three to five fuel tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current mileage reading. 152 Maintenance and care 4. Use one of the following equations to calculate fuel economy. Liters used x 100 4 Total kilometers traveled Total miles traveled 4 Total gallons used Keep a record for at least one month. This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel economy. 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 services listed in your “Service Guide” performed according to the specified schedule. The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in the “Service Guide” are required because they are considered essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. 153 Maintenance and care 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. 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. Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the charging system warning light, the “Service Engine Soon” light or the temperature warning light. These events could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly. If you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill you. 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 154 Maintenance and care 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 diagnostic (OBD-II) system. If your “check engine/service engine soon” light is on, reference the applicable light description in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of your owners guide. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with the “check engine/service engine soon” light on. If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD-II system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. To ready the OBD-II 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. 155 Maintenance and care • 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 It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently: • Headlamps • Turn signals • • • • • High-mount brake lamp Tail lamps Brake lamps Backup lamps License plate lamp 156 Maintenance and care Sedan Wagon • Hazard flashers • Interior overhead lamps 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. Handle a halogen 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 that the headlamps are operated. 157 Maintenance and care Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamps are turned OFF. 2. Open the hood and find the headlamp wiring socket and disconnect from the in-line connector. This will make it easier to change the bulb. 3. Remove the protective dust shield from the housing by turning the dust shield counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear). 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling it straight out. 5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it counterclockwise (when viewed from the rear). 6. Remove the old bulb from its socket by pulling it straight back out of the socket. Do not turn the bulb while removing it. 7. Replace the bulb by pushing a new one straight in with the bulb’s plastic base facing upward. You 158 Maintenance and care may need to turn the bulb slightly to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the bulb socket. 8. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring by rotating it clockwise until it snaps into place. 9. Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb. 10. Replace the protective dust shield and lock the shield by rotating it clockwise until it locks into position. 11. Reconnect the headlamp wiring socket to the in-line connector. High-mount brake lamp The brake lamp is mounted with two fastener clips and an assembly cover on the package tray. Sedan 159 Maintenance and care Wagon 1. Remove the push pins and cover from the package tray. 2. Detach the socket from the housing and remove the bulb. 3. Replace the bulb and ease the socket back into the housing. 4. Replace the housing cover and secure with the push pins. Tail lamps/Backup lamps The tail lamp assemblies and the backup bulb assemblies are located in the same portion of the vehicle rear, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. Sedan 160 Maintenance and care Wagon 1. Open trunk/liftgate to expose the tail lamp assembly. Remove the two screws from the front of the lamp. 2. The tail lamp has hidden fasteners which can be disengaged by hitting the lamp, with the side of your hand, toward the side of the vehicle. 3. Remove the socket that contains the burned-out bulb by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the burned-out bulb from the socket and install the new bulb. 5. Push the socket into the lamp, then secure it by rotating it clockwise. 6. Position the tail lamp on the vehicle and gently tap the lens to engage the clips. Install the screws. 161 Maintenance and care License plate lamps To change the license plate bulbs: 1. Carefully remove screws and pull the license plate lamp assembly from the rear bumper. 2. Carefully pull the lamp lens from the assembly. 3. Remove the bulb to be replaced and install a new bulb. 4. Replace the lamp lens, assembly and screws. INTERIOR BULBS Dome lamp 1. Remove the lamp lens by applying pressure to both tabs at the top of the lamp and pulling lens downward. 2. Pull out the burned-out bulb and install a new one. 3. Install the lamp lens by applying pressure to both sides of the lamp lens and popping the lamp lens up on the assembly. OFF DOOR ON 162 Maintenance and care Using the right bulbs Function Front park/turn lamps Foglamps (if equipped) Headlamps-aero high and low beam Rear license plate lamps High-mount brake lamp Backup lamps Brake lamps Interior overhead lamp Warning lights Instrument panel gauge Trade Number 3457 NAK 881 9007 168 921 3156K 3157K 12V/10W 37 194 Map lamps For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer. DN L R UP AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the vertical (up/down) and the horizontal (left/right) directions using your VHAD system. The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant, and vertical and horizontal indicators of the VHAD system are calibrated. A bubble (vertical indicator) that is not centered between the two red lines does not necessarily indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If your vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the slope will be 163 Maintenance and care included in the vertical indication. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp adjustment should be performed only when the beam direction appears to be incorrect. You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket with ratchet to make the adjustments. The following procedure assumes that the factory set horizontal indicator reference has not changed and the vehicle’s front structure is in its factory alignment condition. If the vehicle has been in an accident requiring the front end of the vehicle to be repaired, the horizontal indicator should be recalibrated by the servicing facility according to instructions in the vehicle’s Service Manual. Horizontal aim adjustment 1. With the hood open, locate the horizontal indicator and adjusting screw. They are located below the viewing window at the rear of the headlamp assembly. 164 Maintenance and care 2. The “L” and “R” under the viewing window on the top of the headlamp refer to the directional change (left or right) of the horizontal aim. 3. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the forward edge of the knurled portion of the screw is aligned with the “0” reference mark (as shown) on the plastic slider when viewed directly from above. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. With the hood open, locate the bubble level and vertical adjustment screw. The adjustment screw is located on the outboard side of the headlamp below the headlamp upper attachment. DN L R UP DN L R UP 3. The “UP” and “DN” on the bubble indicate the directional change (up or down) of the vertical aim. 4. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the vertical adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise until the bubble is centered. 165 Maintenance and care Repeat the above process to the other headlamp, if necessary. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. 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. 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. 166 Maintenance and care Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Remove any bugs and tar before waxing vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with a clean cloth to remove. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots. Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with touch-up, paint repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line. 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 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. Cleaning the engine 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 167 Maintenance and care 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. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. 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. 168 Maintenance and care 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 If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the windshield and wiper blades with undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. 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. Follow the directions that come with the cleaner. 169 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. Cleaning the built-in child seat (if equipped) Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use household cleaning products because they may weaken the safety belt webbing or damage the vinyl parts of the seat. The child seat liner is removable and may be machine-washed and air dried. 170 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L SOHC engine Air filter FA-1643 Fuel filter FG-862 Battery BX-58C Oil filter FL-400-A PCV Valve EV-229 Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. **Replacement double platinum spark plug 9EE9 will replace 9E9 and 9EG9 and 9P9 will replace 9P9 and 9PG9 suffixed plugs. Refer to the Engine Data chart for spark plug gap specifications. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Engine coolant Engine oil (includes filter change) Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Ford Part Name Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Application Capacity All Fill to line in reservoir Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles Motorcraft 5W30 All Super Premium Motor Oil N/A All Motorcraft MERCONt ATF All 6.0L (6.3 quarts) 5.0L (5.3 quarts) 3.8L (4.0 quarts) 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Fill to line in reservoir 171 Capacities and specifications Fluid Transmission fluid Windshield washer fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft MERCONt ATF Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate Application Capacity Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles All 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) 2.2L (2.32 quarts) Ford Part Number Ford Specification C6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or Equivalent Brake master High cylinder Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, trunk latch Lock cylinder Penetrating lubricant Automatic Motorcraft transmission MERCONt ATF Manual Motorcraft transmission MERCONt ATF Fluid 172 DOAZ-19584-AA ESR-M1C159-A and ESA-M1C93-A E8AZ-19A501-B N/A XT-2-QDX MERCONt XT-2-QDX MERCONt Capacities and specifications Fluid Engine oil Constant velocity joints Engine coolant Power steering reservoir Ford Part Ford Part Name or Number Equivalent Motorcraft 5W30 XO-5W30-QSP Super Premium Motor Oil CV Joint Grease E43Z-19590-A (High Temp.) Ford Premium E2FZ-19549-AA Cooling System Fluid Motorcraft XT-2-QDX MERCONt ATF Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G and API Certification Mark ESP-M1C207-A ESE-M97B44-A MERCONt ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Horsepower Torque Required fuel grade Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 2.0L-2V engine 121 110 @ 5000 rpm 125 lb. ft. @ 3750 rpm 87 octane 1-3-4-2 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch) DIS 9.2:1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height Sedan mm (in) 4 432.3 (174.5) 1 681.0 (66.2) 1 351.0 (53.2) Wagon 4 392.0 1 701.0 1 369.1 mm (in) (172.9) (67.0) (53.9) 173 Capacities and specifications Vehicle dimensions (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear Sedan mm (in) 2 499.0 (98.4) 1 435.1 (56.5) 1 435.1 (56.5) • Sedan model 4 1 • Sedan model 174 Wagon 2 499.0 1 435.1 1 435.1 mm (in) (98.4) (56.5) (56.5) Capacities and specifications 5 2 • Wagon model 4 1 • Wagon model 175 Capacities and specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side. MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A. DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE XX XXXKG/XXXXLB TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000 BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000 X XX XXX X XX X XXXX UTC ∇FOHT-15294A10-GA Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number 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 so equipped). 176 AIR BAG XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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. 177 Index Air bag supplemental restraint system ..........................................57 and child safety seats ..............58 description ................................57 disposal ......................................61 indicator light ...........................60 passenger air bag .....................59 Air cleaner filter .......................141 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ............19,22 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ................................86 Anti-theft system ........................42 arming the system ....................42 disarming a triggered system ..44 disarming an untriggered system .......................................43 Battery .......................................139 Brake fluid checking and adding ..............129 Brakes ..........................................85 anti-lock .....................................85 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light .............................86 fluid, checking and adding ....129 Break-in period .............................2 Bulbs, replacing ........................156 rear lamps ...............................160 specifications ..........................163 Cargo cover .................................37 Changing a tire .........................108 Child safety seats ........................64 Chime headlamps on ............................11 Cleaning your vehicle ...............166 built-in child seat ...................170 engine compartment ..............167 fabric ........................................169 instrument panel ....................169 plastic parts ............................168 safety belts ..............................170 178 tail lamps .................................169 washing ....................................166 waxing .....................................166 wheels ......................................167 Clutch fluid ..........................................130 Defrost rear window ..............................23 Emission control system ..........153 Engine service points ..........................125 Engine block heater ...................82 Engine coolant checking and adding .......132,133 disposal ....................................135 refill capacities ........................135 Engine oil ...........................126,128 changing oil and oil filter .......128 checking and adding .......126,127 Exhaust fumes ............................83 Floor mats ...................................36 Foglamps .....................................26 Fuel calculating fuel economy .......152 improving fuel economy ........102 octane rating ...........................151 quality ......................................151 running out of fuel .................152 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................148 Fuel gauge ...................................12 Fuel pump shut-off switch ..37,103 Fuses ............................104,105,107 Gauges, Mechanical ....................12 engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................13 Hazard flashers .........................103 Headlamps ...................................24 daytime running lights .............24 flashing ......................................25 high beam .................................25 Heating ........................................16 Index High beams indicator light ...........................10 Hood release lever ............................123 Ignition positions of the ignition ...........24 Instrument panel lighting up panel and interior .......................................15 Jump-starting your vehicle .................................113,115 attaching cables ......................114 disconnecting cables ..............115 Keys key in ignition chime ...............11 Lamps dome lamps ........................34,162 headlamps ...............................158 high-mount brakelamp ...........159 interior lamps ....................34,162 map lamps ..........................34,163 License plate lamps ..................162 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ..........................................9 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9 anti-theft ...................................10 brake ............................................9 charging system ........................10 check coolant ............................10 liftgate ajar ................................11 low fuel ........................................6 oil pressure ...............................10 safety belt ...................................9 service engine soon .................6,7 turn signal indicator ...................9 Lubricant specifications ...........172 Luggage rack .............................102 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) .......15 Moon roof ....................................33 Odometer .....................................14 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ................................40 Parking brake ..............................87 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....171 Power steering fluid, checking and adding ....136 Rear window wiper ..........................................33 Refill capacities for fluids ........171 Relays .................................104,108 Remote entry system .................37 illuminated entry ......................42 locking/unlocking doors ......38,39 replacement/additional transmitters ...............................41 replacing the batteries .............40 Reporting safety defects ..........177 Safety restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) ............................51,52 extension assembly ..................54 for children ...............................61 for second row bench seats ............................70,71,75,76 lap and shoulder belts .............50 maintenance ..............................55 proper use .................................49 warning light and chime ...............................11,54,55 Safety seats for children attaching with tether straps ....68 automatic locking mode (retractor) .................................65 tether anchorage hardware .....68 Seats ............................................45 adjusting the seat, manual .......45 folding rear seats ......................48 head restraints ..........................45 Servicing your vehicle ..............118 precautions when servicing ...118 Sliding moon roof (see Moonroof) ....................................33 179 Index Speed control ..............................26 canceling a set speed ...............30 resuming a set speed ...............31 tap up/tap down ..................28,29 turning off .................................27 Speedometer ...............................13 Starting your vehicle ........77,78,82 Tachometer mechanical cluster ...................14 Tilt steering wheel ......................31 Tires ....................................143,145 checking the pressure ............145 replacing ..................................146 rotating ....................................145 snow tires and chains ............147 treadwear ................................143 Trailer towing ..............................98 tips ....................................101,117 Transaxle .....................................88 automatic operation ..92,93,94,95 manual operation .......88,89,90,91 Transmission .............................137 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ......................137,138 180 Trip odometer .............................14 Trunk using the remote entry system to open .........................39 Turn signal lever ...........................................25 Vehicle dimensions ...................173 Vehicle headlamp aiming device (VHAD) .........................163 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................176 Vehicle loading ............................96 Ventilating your vehicle .............84 Warning chimes .............................6 Windows power windows, operating .......35 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid .....131 checking and replacing wiper blades ......................................141 operation ...................................32 Wrecker towing .........................116 181 182 183 Filling station information Recommended fuel Fuel tank capacity Engine oil Tire size and pressure Hood release Oil capacity (including filter change) Coolant capacity Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transmission capacity Manual transmission capacity 184 Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on passenger’s door panel Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel 3.8L (4.0 quarts) Automatic transaxle-6.0L (6.3 quarts) Manual transaxle-5.0L (5.3 quarts) Fill to line on reservoir 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts)