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The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addi...
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...
RSM SET ACCEL COAST OFF ON OD ON/OFF C 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 RPMx1000 ABS ! CHECKENGINE FUELRESET E F H H H SPEEDCONT 4WDHIGH 4WDLOW O/DOFF L L DOORAJAR CHECK GAGE CHECK SUSP VOL PUSH 1 10 MPH 20 50 60 70 30 40 80 90 km/h 0 0 0 10 1 00 1 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 20 OFF HIGH 4x4 LOW AUTO...
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that yourvehicle continues to meet governm...
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securelytightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properlyinstalling and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycleswithout these or...
Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the systemserviced immediately. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto remind you to fasten your safetybelts. F...
Turn signal Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burned-outturn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beamheadl...
Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON/STARTposition. Illuminates whenfour-wheel drive low is engaged. Ifthe light continues to flash have the system serviced. Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is tur...
Speed control This light comes on when either theSET/ACCEL or RESUME controlsare pressed. It turns off when thespeed control OFF control ispressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition isturned to the OFF position. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your...
GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”). If itenters the red section, the engine isoverheating. ...
Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery voltage whenthe ignition is in the ON position. Ifthe pointer moves and stays outsidethe normal operating range (asindicated), have the vehicle’selectrical system checked as soon aspossible. Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressurein t...
The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle thefuel filler door is located. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center displaysimportant vehicle informationthrough a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may selectdisplay features on t...
Oil change reset Press the OIL CHANGE RESETcontrol to reset the oil life feature to100% (or your personalized oil resetpercentage) (at optimal drivingconditions, 100% oil life isequivalent to a maximum of 12 000kilometers [7 500 miles]). After youhave the oil changed, you mustpress and hold the OIL ...
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Foglamp control (if equipped) Turn on the low-beam headlamps orparking lamps and press the foglampcontrol to activate the foglamps.The foglamp co...
Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full up position (pastdetent) to turn on interior lamps. CLIM...
Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes exceptand . However, the air conditioning will only function if the ou...
• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the fullhot and full cold positions, the air...
Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC, any of theoverride controls or the fan speedcontrol. The EATC will only operatewhen the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC off Press OFF. Automatic operation Press AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selectedtemperature and the word AUTO will appe...
Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO or one of the overridecontrols) and manual control of fanspeed ( ) if automatic fan speed is not desired. To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe blue...
Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfan speed manually, use thethumbwheel or steering wheelcontrol to cancel automatic fanspeed operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel up for higher fan speed ...
• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hotweather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if youdrive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force...
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin iceand fog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdefro...
Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM s...
Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or ...
Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held i...
Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol. Automatic Music Search The Automat...
selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMScircuit senses a blank section on the tape. In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUSThave a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. Rewind The rewind control works in tapemode. ...
Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode while in radio mode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control and press the SEEKcontrol: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press theTUNE control: • t...
When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information.Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the mediainformation will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to theclock. In media mod...
Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes. AM/FM select in...
Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped) • Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play willbegin on the first track of thedisc unless the CD changer is inshuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc. • Press to se...
Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. CD select • To begin CD play (if CD[s] areloaded), press the CD control.The first track of the disc willbegin play...
Fast forward The fast forward control works in CD mode. To fast forward in CD changermode, press the CD control (preset2). Press the control again to deactivatefast forward mode. Eject function Press the control to stop and eject aCD. Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD pas...
Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the ban...
Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’sfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control...
Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strongstations available on the frequencyband, ...
Tape direction select Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternateside of a tape. Eject function Press the EJ control to stop andeject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss...
To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press TUNE: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a separate clockmodule, (other than the digital radiodisplay), the CLK button will notfunction in the above manner. The CLK button will allow you toswitch between med...
Rear seat controls (if equipped) The Personal Audio System, afeature of the optional PremiumAM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CDand the MACH t Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD,allows front and middle seatpassengers to listen to differentmedia sources (radio, cassette orCD) simultaneously...
Adjusting the volume Press the + control to increasevolume. Press the - control to decreasevolume. From the rear seat controls, volume control can be set no higher thanthe current radio setting unless the speakers are turned off. Refer to Turning speakers on and off. Turning the speakers on and off ...
Mode select Push the MODE control to togglebetween AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD orCD changer (if equipped). Memory preset control Push the MEMORY controlsuccessively to allow rear seatpassengers to scroll through the 6memory presets in AM, FM1 orFM2. Push the MEMORY control in CDchanger mode (if equipped)...
MACH T Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening lev...
Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory presetcontrol until the sound returns,indicating the station is held inmemory o...
Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE control then press: • to shift sound to the front and • to shift sound to the rear. Tape/CD/CD changer (if equipped) select • To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the r...
• In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three secondsresults in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than threeseconds results in fast rewind. Fast forward The fast forward control works intape and CD modes. • In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end ...
• Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changermagazine. Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur. Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning car...
• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interferingstructure (out of its “shado...
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Keyposition when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the enginestarts. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is travelin...
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speedcontrol usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle tothe previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or • Press and...
To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal(if equipped). Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. OFF ON Controls and features 85
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the control tolock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is movin...
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate controlfeatures. Radio control features • Press BAND/MODE to select AM,FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (ifequipped). In Radio mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to select apreset station from memory. In Tape mode: • Press MEM/...
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open. Installing a garage door opene...
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the overhead console. The temperature display can beturned off and on by pressing theMODE contro...
Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. Press and hold the MODE controluntil VAR appears in the display,then release. The display shouldshow the current zone number. 3. Press the MODE control until thedesired zone number appears. Thedisplay ...
Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines: • Press and hold the MODE controluntil CAL appears in the display(approximately eight seconds)and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circlesuntil CAL ...
Programming 1. Prepare for programming theHomeLink t Universal Transceiver by erasing the three factory defaultcodes by holding down the twooutside buttons until the red lightbegins to flash after 20 seconds.Release both buttons. 2. Hold the end of your hand-heldtransmitter 5–14 cm (2–5 inches) away...
3. Press and release theprogrammed HomeLink t button. Press and release the HomeLink t button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garagedoor openers may require thisprocedure to be done a third timeto complete the training). The 2nd or 3rd press from step 3 will activate the door. ...
Operating TravelNote T TravelNote t records and stores messages for up to three minutes in total length with simple controls. When you get an idea or remembersomething important while you’re driving, you don’t have to try toscribble it down or pull off the side of the road. All you have to do ispush...
4. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off. The indicatorlight will illuminate when the headlamps turn on. AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR The autolamp/automatic dimmingmirror is equipped with anautomatic dimming feature. Thisfeature will change from the normalstate to the non-glare...
One touch down • Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressagain to stop window operation. One touch down can be deactivatedduring operation by pushing downon the top part of the driver powerwindow control. Window lock The window lock feature allows on...
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one door...
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or attempt toreadjust the mirror glass if it isfrozen in place. These actions couldcause damage to the glass...
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision. Auxiliary power point The power point is an additionalpower source for electricalaccessories. Rear console features The rear console incorporates thefollowing features: • air vents • audio system controls • rear seat cli...
CENTER ARMREST/REAR CUPHOLDER (IF EQUIPPED) Do not attempt to raise the consolearmrest when the rear cupholder isin use. If you find resistance whenraising the armrest, make sure thecupholder is fully closed or else damage may occur to the armrest. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat...
The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving yourvehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate door liftcylinders and attaching hardware. Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed toprevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also p...
1. Remove the shade from the vehicle and extend it with the smoothgrain facing you. 2. Wrap the vinyl around the rollertube twice. Tuck the edges of thevinyl inside the end cap with eachwrap. 3. Fold the edges of the vinyltowards the center, making surethat the edges clear the end capslots. Use tape...
Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondti...
The memory feature will continue to work from the door control evenwhen deactivated at the remote entry module. Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to10 meters (33 feet) away...
Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or • Pe...
Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignitionis turned to the RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (ifequipped) must not be set to t...
SECURILOCK Y PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started withthe two special SecuriLock y electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle,...
SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restrain...
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front ...
Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower thefront portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cush...
Memory seats (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat tothree programmable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver door. • To program position one, movethe driver seat to the desiredposition using the seat controls.Press the SET control. The SETcont...
To return the seat to the uprightposition: • Press downward on the uppercorner of the seatback and hold. • Pull the release handle upward tounlatch the seat. • Rotate the seatback upward untilthe seatback latches in theupright position. The seatbackwill click when it is locked intoposition. SAFETY R...
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously inju...
After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all outboardseating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verifythat the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In ...
The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freesho...
• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinatio...
Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminate...
The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wearsafety belts all of the time. The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... 9 Crashes are rare events 9 36 700 crashes occur every day. The...
Reasons given... Consider... 9 The people I’m with don’t wear belts 9 Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE people. Children andyounger brothers/sisters imitatebehavior they see. 9 I have an air bag 9 Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety b...
• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equippedwith Autolamps, the Autolamps feature MUST be turned off.) To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition swit...
Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleass...
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...
Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air BagSupplemental Restraint System or its ...
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision do...
Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS ...
How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists ofthe following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)with a gas generator concealedbehind the outboard bolster ofthe driver and front passengerseatbacks. • A special seat cover designed toallow airbag deployment. • The same warni...
Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after inflation. Do not touch them afterinflation. If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag will not function again. The sideair bag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance withthe vehicle service ma...
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for direc...
Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. 1...
7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...
The provision (attaching hole) is provided in the rear edge of the frontpassenger seat cushion frame. The anchorbracket must be installed usingthe instructions provided with the kit. Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) includinginstructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford...
PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Thissystem meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radionoise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the a...
• steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)w...
Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area forlong 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 bykeeping all air inlet...
BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or int...
ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrak...
The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual t...
• underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The load leveling feature of the air suspension automatically keeps thevehicle at a constant level if ...
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make itcapable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances. These specialdesign features, such as larger tires and increased gr...
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N(Neutral). 3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are notoperating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays i...
Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift lever is securelylatched in P (Park). This positionlocks the transmission and preventsthe rear wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gear...
The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster. Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift inthe position. The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate on the instrument...
Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. Thetransmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second or firstgear. Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) Your automatic tra...
Driving a manual transmission (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manualtransmission have a starter interlockthat prevents Starting the engineunless the clutch pedal is fullydepressed. When starting a vehicle with amanual transmission: 1. Hold down the brake pedal. 2. Put the gea...
2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the ignition to Off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel econo...
Maximum downshift speeds Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 1 AUTO or HIGH LOW 5 (Overdrive) - 4 88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 4 - 3 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 3 - 2 56 km/h (35 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph) 2 - 1 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) Reverse Ensure that the vehicle is a...
Positions of the Control-Trac system The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode providesfour-wheel drive with full powerdelivered to the rear axle, and tothe front axle as required forincreased traction. This isappropriate for normal on-roadoperating conditions, such as dr...
tire could result in damage to driveline components and make thevehicle difficult to control. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily underoff-road conditions. ...
Shifting from 4WD LOW to 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral)(automatic transmission) or depressthe clutch (manual transmission). 4. Move the 4WD control to the4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH position. Driving off-road with 4WD Your ve...
When speed control is on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speedmay drop considerably, especially if you are carrying a heavy load. If vehicle speed drops more than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed controlwill cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. If speed control cancels afte...
Driving off-road with AWD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Si...
When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higherthan the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If theignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying ca...
Automatic transmissions may shift frequently while driving up steepgrades. Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Driving on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice butcan skid like any other vehicle. Avoid sudden applications ...
to the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to thecab), the weight added should not exceed the front axle reserve capacity(FARC). Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reservecapacity provided you limit your payload in other ways (i.e. restrict thenumber of p...
DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth isunknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignitionsystem gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter yourengine’s air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving throug...
Trailer towing table (4x2 w/automatic transmission) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definition of terms and instructions oncalculating your vehicle’s load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The combi...
Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 4 535 (10 000) 0-2 604 (0-5 740) 4.64 (50) 4.0L SOHC 4.10 4 535 (10 000) 0-2 604 (0-5 740) 4.64 (50) 5.0L 3.55 4 535 (10 000) 0-2 549 (0-5 620) 4.64 (50) 5.0L 3.73 4 990 (11 000) 0-3 003 (6 620) 4.64 (50) Notes: For high a...
Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chainsunder the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygive...
Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control mayshut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up or down stee...
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can causetransmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internaltransmission components. RWD vehicles with 4x4 electronic shift transfer case or All WheelDrive (AWD) vehicles with automatic transmissions Regarding recreational towing or having y...
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...
The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,by the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switc...
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridg...
Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the lefthand side of the instrument panelfacing the driver’s side door. Pull thepanel cover outward to access thefuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. 1 234 5 678 9 1 01 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 1...
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 34 7.5A Rear Integrated Control Panel, CD 35 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (w/EATC) 36 7.5A EATC Memory, CD, RearIntegrated Control Panel, MemorySeat, Message Center Power distribution box The power distribution box islocated ...
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 firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a 15” spare tire that must be us...
Removing the spare tire 1. Insert the jack handle into therear bumper opening. The handle will stop moving andforward resistance to turning will befelt when properly engaged. 2. Turn the handle counterclockwiseuntil tire is lowered to the ground,the tire can be slid rearward and thecable is slightly...
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 catalyticconverter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eye...
Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...
• 4.0L SOHC 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the dis...
• Engines except 4.0L SOHC • 4.0L SOHC + – + – + – + – Roadside emergencies 208
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. + – + – Roadside emergencies 210
WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...
3. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from movin...
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated in the center between the hood and the grill. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Maintenance and care 214
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L OHV V6 engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Clu...
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the ADDmark or MIN mark, add enough...
Engine oil and filter recommendations SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet allrequirements for your veh...
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch fluid level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guidefor the service interval schedules. During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir shouldremain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the stepin the reservoir. U...
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Only use a washer fluid that me...
A 50/50 mixture of distilled water and Ford G05 Engine Coolant provides: • maximum cooling system efficiency. • freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • boiling protection up to 129° C (265° F). • protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • an accurate temperature readout from the en...
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use enginecoolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (inCanada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium engine coolant thatme...
• Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you must replace it with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible...
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling anddisposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in the Capacities ...
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service interva...
• 5.0L V8 engine 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the eng...
pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes toallow fluid to cool before checking. 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operatingtemperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engage...
High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/orpossible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels ...
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Insta...
CHECKING AND ADDING TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the ...
BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forthe service ...
Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide properventilation. When lifting a plastic-case...
• The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trimstrategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed,...
Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...
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 beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCe...
• 16’’ Five tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the s...
Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may al...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...
Many of the world’s automakersissued the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasolinespecifications to provide improvedperformance and emission controlsystem protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wideFuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplierabout gasoli...
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. If the “Service Engine Soon/Check Engine” indicator comes on and stayson after you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properlyinstalled. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the capproperly and reinstall i...
Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill Capacities section of the Capacities and specifications chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty r...
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometerstraveled. Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide...
Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant Specifications. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended mainte...
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter andother emission control components continue to work prope...
Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete emission warrantyinformation. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics system. If your “Check Engine/Service EngineSoon” light is on, refer to ...
Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then lift hood andopen the hinged headlamp cover. 2. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 3. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed...
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbingalcohol before being used. 1. With the flat side of the new bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insertthe glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. You may need to turnthe bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic ...
Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lampassembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replaceeither bulb: 1. Open the liftgate to expose thelamp assemblies. 2. Remove the two screws from thelamp assembly. 3. Carefully...
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlampsshould be checked by a qualified service technician. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a...
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with aclean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing your vehicle. Use tarremover to remove any tar spots. Avoid getting wax on the windshield, or on any surfaces which appearcoarse or bumpy. If you have wax applied at a commercial car w...
Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Ifnecessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and RoadOil Remover (B7A-19520–AA). To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning th...
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the air bag system. Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the ...
Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Front axlelubricant Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant 4x4 vehicles 1.7L(1.8 quarts) Rear axlelubricant 5 Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant Refer toFootnote 6 2.9-3.1L(5.5-5.8 pints) Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerformanceSynthetic Rear...
6 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L OHV V6 and4.0L SOHC V6 engines may be equipped with a conventional rear axle. Refer to your scheduledmaintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals. 7 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L OHV V6 and4.0L SOHC V6 engines and 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratios or with a 5.0L V8 e...
Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Engine coolant 1 Ford PremiumEngine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA(in Canada,MotorcraftCXC-8-B) ESE-M97B44-A Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-Hwith APICertificationMark MotorcraftSAE5W-30 SuperPremium...
Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Windshieldwasher fluid Ultra-clearWindshieldWasherConcentrate C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A 1 DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer to Adding engine coo...
* Height includes roof rack 4 1 3 5 2 Capacities and specifications 273
Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...
If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager or Service Manager at t...
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor...
Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...
You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question#6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirem...
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Busi...
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...
A Air bag supplementalrestraint system ........135–136, 140 and child safety seats ............137description ......................136, 140disposal ....................................143driver air bag ..................138, 141indicator light ...........10, 139, 142operation .........................
Driving under specialconditions ..........................172, 175 mud ..........................171–172, 174sand .................................172, 174snow and ice ...171, 173–174, 176through water .........172, 174, 179 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................204 Emissio...
Transmission .............................159 fluid, checking and adding(automatic) .....................229, 231fluid, checking and adding(manual) .................................234fluid, refill capacities ..............266lubricant specifications ..269, 272manual operation ....................16...
Item Information Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity (2 door) 66.2L (17.5 gallons) Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 75.5L (22.5 gallons) 4.0L Engine oil capacity (includesfilter change) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use MotorcraftSAE 5W-30 Super Premium MotorOil, Ford specificationWSS-M2...
Manual Ford 2000 Explorer
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The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addi...
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...
RSM SET ACCEL COAST OFF ON OD ON/OFF C 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 RPMx1000 ABS ! CHECKENGINE FUELRESET E F H H H SPEEDCONT 4WDHIGH 4WDLOW O/DOFF L L DOORAJAR CHECK GAGE CHECK SUSP VOL PUSH 1 10 MPH 20 50 60 70 30 40 80 90 km/h 0 0 0 10 1 00 1 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 20 OFF HIGH 4x4 LOW AUTO...
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that yourvehicle continues to meet governm...
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securelytightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properlyinstalling and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycleswithout these or...
Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the systemserviced immediately. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto remind you to fasten your safetybelts. F...
Turn signal Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burned-outturn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beamheadl...
Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON/STARTposition. Illuminates whenfour-wheel drive low is engaged. Ifthe light continues to flash have the system serviced. Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is tur...
Speed control This light comes on when either theSET/ACCEL or RESUME controlsare pressed. It turns off when thespeed control OFF control ispressed, the brake or clutch (if equipped) is applied or the ignition isturned to the OFF position. Safety belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your...
GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the areabetween the “H” and “C”). If itenters the red section, the engine isoverheating. ...
Battery voltage gauge This shows the battery voltage whenthe ignition is in the ON position. Ifthe pointer moves and stays outsidethe normal operating range (asindicated), have the vehicle’selectrical system checked as soon aspossible. Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressurein t...
The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle thefuel filler door is located. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center displaysimportant vehicle informationthrough a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may selectdisplay features on t...
Oil change reset Press the OIL CHANGE RESETcontrol to reset the oil life feature to100% (or your personalized oil resetpercentage) (at optimal drivingconditions, 100% oil life isequivalent to a maximum of 12 000kilometers [7 500 miles]). After youhave the oil changed, you mustpress and hold the OIL ...
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Foglamp control (if equipped) Turn on the low-beam headlamps orparking lamps and press the foglampcontrol to activate the foglamps.The foglamp co...
Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full up position (pastdetent) to turn on interior lamps. CLIM...
Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes exceptand . However, the air conditioning will only function if the ou...
• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the fullhot and full cold positions, the air...
Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC, any of theoverride controls or the fan speedcontrol. The EATC will only operatewhen the vehicle is running. Turning the EATC off Press OFF. Automatic operation Press AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selectedtemperature and the word AUTO will appe...
Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO or one of the overridecontrols) and manual control of fanspeed ( ) if automatic fan speed is not desired. To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe blue...
Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfan speed manually, use thethumbwheel or steering wheelcontrol to cancel automatic fanspeed operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel up for higher fan speed ...
• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hotweather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if youdrive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force...
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin iceand fog. • A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear windowdefro...
Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM s...
Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or ...
Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held i...
Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Tape select • To enter tape mode while in radiomode, press the TAPE AMScontrol. Automatic Music Search The Automat...
selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMScircuit senses a blank section on the tape. In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUSThave a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs. Rewind The rewind control works in tapemode. ...
Setting the clock Press CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode while in radio mode. To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control and press the SEEKcontrol: • to decrease hours and • to increase hours. To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press theTUNE control: • t...
When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information.Anytime that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the mediainformation will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to theclock. In media mod...
Turn the control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes. AM/FM select in...
Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped) • Press to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play willbegin on the first track of thedisc unless the CD changer is inshuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc. • Press to se...
Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. CD select • To begin CD play (if CD[s] areloaded), press the CD control.The first track of the disc willbegin play...
Fast forward The fast forward control works in CD mode. To fast forward in CD changermode, press the CD control (preset2). Press the control again to deactivatefast forward mode. Eject function Press the control to stop and eject aCD. Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft andloud CD pas...
Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode. Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the ban...
Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’sfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control...
Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the AUTO control. 3. When the first six strong stationsare filled, the station stored inmemory preset control 1 will startplaying. If there are less than six strongstations available on the frequencyband, ...
Tape direction select Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternateside of a tape. Eject function Press the EJ control to stop andeject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop andeject a CD. Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss...
To set the minute, press and holdthe CLK control and press TUNE: • to decrease minutes and • to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a separate clockmodule, (other than the digital radiodisplay), the CLK button will notfunction in the above manner. The CLK button will allow you toswitch between med...
Rear seat controls (if equipped) The Personal Audio System, afeature of the optional PremiumAM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CDand the MACH t Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD,allows front and middle seatpassengers to listen to differentmedia sources (radio, cassette orCD) simultaneously...
Adjusting the volume Press the + control to increasevolume. Press the - control to decreasevolume. From the rear seat controls, volume control can be set no higher thanthe current radio setting unless the speakers are turned off. Refer to Turning speakers on and off. Turning the speakers on and off ...
Mode select Push the MODE control to togglebetween AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD orCD changer (if equipped). Memory preset control Push the MEMORY controlsuccessively to allow rear seatpassengers to scroll through the 6memory presets in AM, FM1 orFM2. Push the MEMORY control in CDchanger mode (if equipped)...
MACH T Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening lev...
Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station. 3. Press and hold a memory presetcontrol until the sound returns,indicating the station is held inmemory o...
Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. Press the FADE control then press: • to shift sound to the front and • to shift sound to the rear. Tape/CD/CD changer (if equipped) select • To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the r...
• In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three secondsresults in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than threeseconds results in fast rewind. Fast forward The fast forward control works intape and CD modes. • In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end ...
• Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changermagazine. Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur. Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning car...
• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interferingstructure (out of its “shado...
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Keyposition when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the enginestarts. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is travelin...
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speedcontrol usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle tothe previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or • Press and...
To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal(if equipped). Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. OFF ON Controls and features 85
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the control tolock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is movin...
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate controlfeatures. Radio control features • Press BAND/MODE to select AM,FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (ifequipped). In Radio mode: • Press MEM/NEXT to select apreset station from memory. In Tape mode: • Press MEM/...
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open. Installing a garage door opene...
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the overhead console. The temperature display can beturned off and on by pressing theMODE contro...
Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap. 2. Press and hold the MODE controluntil VAR appears in the display,then release. The display shouldshow the current zone number. 3. Press the MODE control until thedesired zone number appears. Thedisplay ...
Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines: • Press and hold the MODE controluntil CAL appears in the display(approximately eight seconds)and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circlesuntil CAL ...
Programming 1. Prepare for programming theHomeLink t Universal Transceiver by erasing the three factory defaultcodes by holding down the twooutside buttons until the red lightbegins to flash after 20 seconds.Release both buttons. 2. Hold the end of your hand-heldtransmitter 5–14 cm (2–5 inches) away...
3. Press and release theprogrammed HomeLink t button. Press and release the HomeLink t button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garagedoor openers may require thisprocedure to be done a third timeto complete the training). The 2nd or 3rd press from step 3 will activate the door. ...
Operating TravelNote T TravelNote t records and stores messages for up to three minutes in total length with simple controls. When you get an idea or remembersomething important while you’re driving, you don’t have to try toscribble it down or pull off the side of the road. All you have to do ispush...
4. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off. The indicatorlight will illuminate when the headlamps turn on. AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR The autolamp/automatic dimmingmirror is equipped with anautomatic dimming feature. Thisfeature will change from the normalstate to the non-glare...
One touch down • Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressagain to stop window operation. One touch down can be deactivatedduring operation by pushing downon the top part of the driver powerwindow control. Window lock The window lock feature allows on...
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one door...
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or attempt toreadjust the mirror glass if it isfrozen in place. These actions couldcause damage to the glass...
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision. Auxiliary power point The power point is an additionalpower source for electricalaccessories. Rear console features The rear console incorporates thefollowing features: • air vents • audio system controls • rear seat cli...
CENTER ARMREST/REAR CUPHOLDER (IF EQUIPPED) Do not attempt to raise the consolearmrest when the rear cupholder isin use. If you find resistance whenraising the armrest, make sure thecupholder is fully closed or else damage may occur to the armrest. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat...
The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving yourvehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate door liftcylinders and attaching hardware. Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed toprevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also p...
1. Remove the shade from the vehicle and extend it with the smoothgrain facing you. 2. Wrap the vinyl around the rollertube twice. Tuck the edges of thevinyl inside the end cap with eachwrap. 3. Fold the edges of the vinyltowards the center, making surethat the edges clear the end capslots. Use tape...
Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondti...
The memory feature will continue to work from the door control evenwhen deactivated at the remote entry module. Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to10 meters (33 feet) away...
Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or • Pe...
Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignitionis turned to the RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (ifequipped) must not be set to t...
SECURILOCK Y PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLock y passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started withthe two special SecuriLock y electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle,...
SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restrain...
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front ...
Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower thefront portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cush...
Memory seats (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat tothree programmable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver door. • To program position one, movethe driver seat to the desiredposition using the seat controls.Press the SET control. The SETcont...
To return the seat to the uprightposition: • Press downward on the uppercorner of the seatback and hold. • Pull the release handle upward tounlatch the seat. • Rotate the seatback upward untilthe seatback latches in theupright position. The seatbackwill click when it is locked intoposition. SAFETY R...
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously inju...
After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all outboardseating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verifythat the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In ...
The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freesho...
• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinatio...
Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminate...
The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wearsafety belts all of the time. The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... 9 Crashes are rare events 9 36 700 crashes occur every day. The...
Reasons given... Consider... 9 The people I’m with don’t wear belts 9 Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE people. Children andyounger brothers/sisters imitatebehavior they see. 9 I have an air bag 9 Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety b...
• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equippedwith Autolamps, the Autolamps feature MUST be turned off.) To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition swit...
Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleass...
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...
Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air BagSupplemental Restraint System or its ...
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision do...
Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. The SRS ...
How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists ofthe following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)with a gas generator concealedbehind the outboard bolster ofthe driver and front passengerseatbacks. • A special seat cover designed toallow airbag deployment. • The same warni...
Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after inflation. Do not touch them afterinflation. If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag will not function again. The sideair bag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance withthe vehicle service ma...
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners) For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for direc...
Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. 1...
7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...
The provision (attaching hole) is provided in the rear edge of the frontpassenger seat cushion frame. The anchorbracket must be installed usingthe instructions provided with the kit. Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) includinginstructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford...
PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Thissystem meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radionoise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the a...
• steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)w...
Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area forlong 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 bykeeping all air inlet...
BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or int...
ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrak...
The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual t...
• underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The load leveling feature of the air suspension automatically keeps thevehicle at a constant level if ...
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make itcapable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances. These specialdesign features, such as larger tires and increased gr...
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N(Neutral). 3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are notoperating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays i...
Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift lever is securelylatched in P (Park). This positionlocks the transmission and preventsthe rear wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gear...
The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster. Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift inthe position. The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate on the instrument...
Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. Thetransmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second or firstgear. Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) Your automatic tra...
Driving a manual transmission (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manualtransmission have a starter interlockthat prevents Starting the engineunless the clutch pedal is fullydepressed. When starting a vehicle with amanual transmission: 1. Hold down the brake pedal. 2. Put the gea...
2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the ignition to Off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel econo...
Maximum downshift speeds Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 1 AUTO or HIGH LOW 5 (Overdrive) - 4 88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 4 - 3 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 3 - 2 56 km/h (35 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph) 2 - 1 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) Reverse Ensure that the vehicle is a...
Positions of the Control-Trac system The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode providesfour-wheel drive with full powerdelivered to the rear axle, and tothe front axle as required forincreased traction. This isappropriate for normal on-roadoperating conditions, such as dr...
tire could result in damage to driveline components and make thevehicle difficult to control. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily underoff-road conditions. ...
Shifting from 4WD LOW to 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral)(automatic transmission) or depressthe clutch (manual transmission). 4. Move the 4WD control to the4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH position. Driving off-road with 4WD Your ve...
When speed control is on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speedmay drop considerably, especially if you are carrying a heavy load. If vehicle speed drops more than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed controlwill cancel automatically. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. If speed control cancels afte...
Driving off-road with AWD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Si...
When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higherthan the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If theignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying ca...
Automatic transmissions may shift frequently while driving up steepgrades. Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Driving on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice butcan skid like any other vehicle. Avoid sudden applications ...
to the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to thecab), the weight added should not exceed the front axle reserve capacity(FARC). Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reservecapacity provided you limit your payload in other ways (i.e. restrict thenumber of p...
DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth isunknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignitionsystem gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter yourengine’s air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving throug...
Trailer towing table (4x2 w/automatic transmission) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definition of terms and instructions oncalculating your vehicle’s load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The combi...
Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) 4.0L SOHC 3.73 4 535 (10 000) 0-2 604 (0-5 740) 4.64 (50) 4.0L SOHC 4.10 4 535 (10 000) 0-2 604 (0-5 740) 4.64 (50) 5.0L 3.55 4 535 (10 000) 0-2 549 (0-5 620) 4.64 (50) 5.0L 3.73 4 990 (11 000) 0-3 003 (6 620) 4.64 (50) Notes: For high a...
Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chainsunder the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygive...
Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control mayshut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up or down stee...
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can causetransmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internaltransmission components. RWD vehicles with 4x4 electronic shift transfer case or All WheelDrive (AWD) vehicles with automatic transmissions Regarding recreational towing or having y...
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...
The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,by the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switc...
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridg...
Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the lefthand side of the instrument panelfacing the driver’s side door. Pull thepanel cover outward to access thefuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. 1 234 5 678 9 1 01 11 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 1...
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 34 7.5A Rear Integrated Control Panel, CD 35 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (w/EATC) 36 7.5A EATC Memory, CD, RearIntegrated Control Panel, MemorySeat, Message Center Power distribution box The power distribution box islocated ...
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 firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a 15” spare tire that must be us...
Removing the spare tire 1. Insert the jack handle into therear bumper opening. The handle will stop moving andforward resistance to turning will befelt when properly engaged. 2. Turn the handle counterclockwiseuntil tire is lowered to the ground,the tire can be slid rearward and thecable is slightly...
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 catalyticconverter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eye...
Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...
• 4.0L SOHC 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the dis...
• Engines except 4.0L SOHC • 4.0L SOHC + – + – + – + – Roadside emergencies 208
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. + – + – Roadside emergencies 210
WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...
3. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from movin...
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated in the center between the hood and the grill. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Maintenance and care 214
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L OHV V6 engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission) 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Clu...
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks or between the MIN and MAX marks (depending on application), the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the ADDmark or MIN mark, add enough...
Engine oil and filter recommendations SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet allrequirements for your veh...
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch fluid level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guidefor the service interval schedules. During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir shouldremain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the stepin the reservoir. U...
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Only use a washer fluid that me...
A 50/50 mixture of distilled water and Ford G05 Engine Coolant provides: • maximum cooling system efficiency. • freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • boiling protection up to 129° C (265° F). • protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • an accurate temperature readout from the en...
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use enginecoolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (inCanada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium engine coolant thatme...
• Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you must replace it with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible...
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling anddisposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in the Capacities ...
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service interva...
• 5.0L V8 engine 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the eng...
pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes toallow fluid to cool before checking. 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operatingtemperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engage...
High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/orpossible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels ...
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Insta...
CHECKING AND ADDING TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the ...
BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forthe service ...
Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide properventilation. When lifting a plastic-case...
• The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trimstrategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed,...
Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...
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 beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCe...
• 16’’ Five tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the s...
Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may al...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...
Many of the world’s automakersissued the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasolinespecifications to provide improvedperformance and emission controlsystem protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wideFuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplierabout gasoli...
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. If the “Service Engine Soon/Check Engine” indicator comes on and stayson after you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properlyinstalled. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the capproperly and reinstall i...
Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill Capacities section of the Capacities and specifications chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and theempty r...
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometerstraveled. Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (cityor highway). This will provide...
Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant Specifications. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended mainte...
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter andother emission control components continue to work prope...
Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete emission warrantyinformation. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics system. If your “Check Engine/Service EngineSoon” light is on, refer to ...
Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then lift hood andopen the hinged headlamp cover. 2. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 3. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed...
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbingalcohol before being used. 1. With the flat side of the new bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insertthe glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. You may need to turnthe bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic ...
Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lampassembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replaceeither bulb: 1. Open the liftgate to expose thelamp assemblies. 2. Remove the two screws from thelamp assembly. 3. Carefully...
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlampsshould be checked by a qualified service technician. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a...
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with aclean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing your vehicle. Use tarremover to remove any tar spots. Avoid getting wax on the windshield, or on any surfaces which appearcoarse or bumpy. If you have wax applied at a commercial car w...
Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Ifnecessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and RoadOil Remover (B7A-19520–AA). To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning th...
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the air bag system. Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the ...
Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Front axlelubricant Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant 4x4 vehicles 1.7L(1.8 quarts) Rear axlelubricant 5 Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant Refer toFootnote 6 2.9-3.1L(5.5-5.8 pints) Motorcraft SAE75W-140 HighPerformanceSynthetic Rear...
6 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L OHV V6 and4.0L SOHC V6 engines may be equipped with a conventional rear axle. Refer to your scheduledmaintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals. 7 Vehicles equipped with 4.0L OHV V6 and4.0L SOHC V6 engines and 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear axle ratios or with a 5.0L V8 e...
Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Engine coolant 1 Ford PremiumEngine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA(in Canada,MotorcraftCXC-8-B) ESE-M97B44-A Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-Hwith APICertificationMark MotorcraftSAE5W-30 SuperPremium...
Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Windshieldwasher fluid Ultra-clearWindshieldWasherConcentrate C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A 1 DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer to Adding engine coo...
* Height includes roof rack 4 1 3 5 2 Capacities and specifications 273
Ford Extended Service Plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...
If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager or Service Manager at t...
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. only) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor...
Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...
You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question#6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirem...
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Busi...
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...
A Air bag supplementalrestraint system ........135–136, 140 and child safety seats ............137description ......................136, 140disposal ....................................143driver air bag ..................138, 141indicator light ...........10, 139, 142operation .........................
Driving under specialconditions ..........................172, 175 mud ..........................171–172, 174sand .................................172, 174snow and ice ...171, 173–174, 176through water .........172, 174, 179 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................204 Emissio...
Transmission .............................159 fluid, checking and adding(automatic) .....................229, 231fluid, checking and adding(manual) .................................234fluid, refill capacities ..............266lubricant specifications ..269, 272manual operation ....................16...
Item Information Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity (2 door) 66.2L (17.5 gallons) Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 75.5L (22.5 gallons) 4.0L Engine oil capacity (includesfilter change) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use MotorcraftSAE 5W-30 Super Premium MotorOil, Ford specificationWSS-M2...
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