Ford 2008 Edge- User Manual

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal...

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,other government authorit...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Powertrain malfunction/reducedpower: Illuminates when a powertrain or a AWD fault has beendetected. Con...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails t...

Low tire pressure warning(if equipped): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lightremains ON at start up or whiledriving, the tire pressure should bechecked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will ...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon...

AUDIO SYSTEMSQuick start — How to get going Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus offthe road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operat...

For a single CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, insert onlyone, label side up into the CD slot.LOADING CD and READING DISC will appear in the display. The firsttrack on the disc will begin playing. For an in-dash six CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, pressLOAD. Select a slot numbe...

Press SHUFFLE to engage shufflemode. SHUFFLE ON will appear inthe display. If you wish to engageshuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise,random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CDSHUF will appear in the display.To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. ...

• DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s memory. Press / to cycle through the saved songs. When the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK againand the display will read SONG DELETED. If you...

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK, SEEK to fast seek through the previous /nex...

9. FOLDER: In folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, ifavailable. 10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3track. 11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station, select the desired frequency...

Track/Folder mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In track mode, press SEEK, SEEK to scroll through all tracks on the discIn folder mode, press SEEK, SEEK to scroll through tracks within the selected folder.Press FOLDER, FOLDER to access the previous/next folder (if available). Press OK to ...

14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decreasevolume. Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition isturned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening levelwhen the ignition switch is turne...

To auto eject up to 6 CDs, press and hold until the system begins ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system willreload the discs. 19. CD slot: When prompted by the system, insert a CD/MP3 label sideup. Auxiliary input jack (Line in) Driving while distracted can result in lo...

Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port inside your center console.This feature allows you to plug inmedia playing devices, memorysticks, and also to charge devices.For further information on thisfeature, refer to Using your USB port in the SYNC supplement. GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio freque...

• Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and...

MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on trackand folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in th...

Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. Formore information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels,visit www.sirius.com in the United States, w...

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDsand to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. TheDVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and iscompatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and cer...

2. Adjust the volume levels usingthe volume controls on the DVDsystem. To adjust display brightness: To decrease/increase the brightnesslevel on the display screen, pressthe brightness control on the DVDsystem. A display will appear at thebottom of the screen indicating thebrightness level. The brig...

14. MENU: When playing a DVD, press MENU once to enter the DVDdisc menu (if available) and presstwice to enter the system set-up menu. From the set-up menu, you mayselect from Angle, Aspect Ratio, Language, Subtitles, Disc resume,Compression, Restore Defaults and Back. For more detailed information,...

1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF. 2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controlsdecrease and increase the display brightness. 3. DISPLAY: Press to access the ...

Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batterieshave a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control theDVD player. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries whi...

Headphones Wireless headphones The driver should never use the headphones while driving thevehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens, which couldresult in a crash causing serious injury. Give your full attention todriving and to ...

Wired headphones Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may becomeentangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. The driver should never use the headphones whil...

4. The track and elapsed time willappear in the status bar. Use theDVD cursor controls on the bezel tohighlight which track you would liketo play. You can also use the cursorcontrols to highlightCOMPRESSION, SHUFFLE orSCAN. Once you have highlightedthe desired track or function, press ENTER on the D...

Audio interaction You can then also use the front audio controls to advance, reverse, playand pause a DVD. While a DVD is playing you may use the followingcontrols on the front radio: • SEEK: Press to advance to the previous ( ) or next ( ) DVD chapters. • : Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD. ...

General information Note: DVDs are formatted by regions. US and Canada systems canonly play region 1 DVDs and Mexicosystems can only play region 4DVDs. Systems sold in vehiclestargeted for other parts of the worldwould have different regions. If aplayback problem is encountered,please ensure that yo...

Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family EntertainmentSystem (FES). See your dealer. Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary sy...

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could voiduser’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been testedand found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the distribution of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control setting: MAX A/C: Distribu...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEMWITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. MAX A/C setting: In order to achieve maximum cooling performance, press , A/C, , and set the tempe...

6. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactive air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed tocool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesiredodors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can beengaged manually in a...

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel andworks to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. The ignition must be in the 3 (R...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the secondposition to turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp contro...

Fog lamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe fog lamps. The fog lamps can beturned on when the headlamp control is in the , or positions and the high beams arenot turned on. Pull headlamp control towards youto turn fog lamps on. The fog lampindicator light will illuminate. Hi...

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provideadequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in a collis...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press theouter edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument pan...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Map lamp 2 W5W Second row dome/readinglamp 3 578 Rear courtesy lamp 1 W5W Visor vanity lamp - Slideon Rail system (SOR) (ifequipped) 2 37 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized de...

4. Pull bulb straight out of socketand push in the new bulb. 5. Install the bulb socket into thelamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 6. To install, carefully press thelamp assembly into liftgate. Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch isin the OFF position. 2. From un...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is on, the speed ofthe wipers will automatically adjustwith the vehicle speed. T...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate therear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired position.Select: 2 — Normal speed operation of rearwiper. 1 — Intermittent operation of rearwiper. OFF — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desire...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. Slide on rod feature The visor will slide back and forthon the rod for increased sunlightcoverage. Rotate the visor towardsthe side window and extend itrearward for additional sunlightcoverage. Note: To sto...

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required tobe running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To preventthe battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine isnot running, • do not leave battery chargers, video ...

POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the ...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controls(except for the driver’s) press theright side of the control. Press theleft side to restore the windowcontrols. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the audio system, power wind...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased....

In Radio mode: • Press to access the next/previous preset station. In CD mode: • Press to listen to the next track on the disc. In Satellite radio mode (ifequipped): • Press to advance through preset channels. In any mode: • Press VOL + or - to adjust thevolume. Navigation system hands freecontrol f...

SYNC system hands free controlfeature (if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. You will hear atone and LISTENING will appear inthe radio display. Press andhold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press andhold to end call or exit phone mod...

Note: If the panoramic Vista Roof™ is excessively operated, the glass and shade motors will automatically go into a fail-safe jog mode (manualintermittent operation) to prevent overheating and/or damage to themotor. The motors will revert back to normal operation after a period ofidle time. HOMELINK...

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing Step 1 outlined inthe “Programming” section, replace Step 2 with the...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note: Engine can not be running to change the state of Autolamp or Rear Park Assist (when not in Reverse). Autolamp (if equipped) This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after theignition is switched off....

Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and resetfunctions shown in the INFO menuand SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the followingcontrol displays: • Odometer • Trip Odometer A or B • Distance to Empty • Average Fuel Economy • Average Speed • Compass (if equipped) • Trip E...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installedfloor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. To install floor mats that have a retention post: Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end...

To power open the liftgate withoutside liftgate control button: 1. To open, unlock the liftgate withthe integrated keyhead transmitteror power door unlock control. 2. Push the control button locatedabove the liftgate outside handle tounlatch and power open the liftgate. Note: For the best performanc...

Obstacle detection The power liftgate system is equipped with an obstacle detection feature. If the power liftgate is closing, the system will reverse to full open whenit detects an obstacle. A chime will sound 3 times when an obstacle isdetected as the liftgate begins to reopen. Once the obstacle i...

LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) The load must be placed directly on the luggage rack. The vehicle’s roof panel is not designed to carry a load. When loading the luggage rack, it is recommended to evenly distributethe load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Ensure that the loadis securely faste...

KEYS Your vehicle is equipped with twoIntegrated Keyhead Transmitters(IKTs). The IKT functions as both aprogrammed ignition key thatoperates all the locks and starts thevehicle, and a remote keyless entrytransmitter. Vehicles with a powerliftgate will have a four-button IKTwhile vehicles without a p...

Keyless entry key pad autolock enable/disable procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK)position. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entrycode. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. The user should rece...

Activating the memory feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and mirrors to the desired positions. 2. Press the SET control on thedriver’s door panel. 3. Within 5 five seconds, press thelock or unlock control on theIntegrated keyhead Transmitter andthen press the 1 or 2 control on th...

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for thecorrect orientation of...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. Perimeter lamps illuminated entry With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system, the following items willilluminate when the (unlock) control on the transmitter is pressed: • Head lamp...

5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirpone time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Note: The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature hasbeen deactivated. The...

The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; thiscode is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and isavailable from your authorized dealer. You can also create up to three ofyour own 5–digit personal entry codes. When pressing the controls on the keypad, press th...

Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive buttonpresses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disablesthe keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with two Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). The IKT functions as both a programmed ignitionkey that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remotekeyless entry transmitter. A m...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Before returning the seatback to...

Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pump the handle upwards to raisethe cushion and pump downward tolower the cushion to the desiredlocation. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped) The front passenger seatback can be folded to a horizontal ...

3. Pull up on the recliner handlelocated on the outboard side of theseat to fold the front passengerseatback. 4. Without releasing the handle,push the seatback forward. 5. Move the seat as far forward aspossible. Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury tooccupants. Secure the load to he...

Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclinedtoo far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in seriousinjury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback,with your feet on the floor. To r...

The head restraints can be movedup by pulling up on the headrestraint. Push release button to lower headrestraint. Folding down the 60/40 rear seats Note : The head restraints should be placed in the full down position before folding the seatback down. Note : Ensure that no objects such as books, pu...

Returning the 2nd row seatback to the upright position Before returning the seatback to its original position, make surethat cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on theseatback to ensure that the latches are engaged. An...

Seat mounted armrest and cupholders Your vehicle is equipped with a rearseat armrest. To fold the armrestdown, release the latch located onthe seatback by pressing down andpulling forward. To access the cup holders, lift upone of the slotted areas on thecover. Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Ha...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System™ provides an improved overall level offrontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to helpfurther reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able toanalyze different occupant conditions and crash ...

Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbaginflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for morecommon, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used forthe most severe impact...

The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the frontpassenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. The system isdesigned to help protect small (child size) occupants from frontal airbagdeployments when they are seated or restrained in the front passenger seatcontrary to ...

position sensor, and front passenger sensing system. In addition, theRCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster.A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not ill...

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing the safety belt around your n...

Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy managementfeature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury inthe event of a head-on collision. • The energy management feature has a retractor assembly that isdesigned to extend the ...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • 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. When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder be...

To adjust the comfort guide: 1. Slip the shoulder belt into thebelt guide. 2. Slide the guide up or down alongthe webbing so that the belt iscentered on the occupant’s shoulder. Position the safety belt comfort guide so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the saf...

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, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckleass...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminat...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwa...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Airbags can k...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

• a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components • Side curtain airbag system. Refer to Safety Canopy™ system later in this chapter. • Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensing system. later in this chapter. • “Passenger airbag off” or “pa...

In case there is a problem with thefront passenger sensing system, theairbag readiness light in theinstrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness light is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects thatmay be lodged underneath the front passenge...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same lightfor front and side airbag system)will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The to...

How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system includedrecommended testing procedures that were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk ofin...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the side airbag hasdeployed, the airbag will not function again. The sideairbag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by an authorizeddealer. If the airbag is not replaced, the unrepair...

Safety Canopy™ system Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderailthat may come into contact with adeploying Safety Canopy™.Failure to follow these instructionsmay increase the risk of personalinjury in the event of a collision. Do not lean your head on the door. T...

How does the Safety Canopy™ system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy™ system includedrecommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk of...

The Safety Canopy™ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind theheadliner, along the entire side of the vehicle. In certain lateral collisionsor rollover events, the Safety Canopy™ system will be activated,regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopy™ is designedto inflate betwee...

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) See your authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualifiedpersonnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supp...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the ...

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions includedwith the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a suddenstop or collision. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placedin front of an...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS Crossover vehicles handle differentlythan passenger cars in the variousdriving conditions that areencountered on streets, highwaysand off-road. Crossover vehicles arenot designed for cornering at speedsas high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars ar...

driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwisesimilar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicleunder other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessivestress which might result in damage which is not covered under yourwarranty. For AWD vehicl...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and inte...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should notexceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If thebeads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again.When inflating the tire for m...

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over ...

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD)/ AllWheel Drive vehicles (front tiresat top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalproblem i...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare,the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that thedamaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. To restore the full functionality ...

Low TirePressureWarning Light Possiblecause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire inuse Your temporary spare tire is in use.Repair the damaged road wheel andre-mount it on the vehicle to restoresystem functionality. For adescription of how the systemfunctions under these conditio...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating asthose originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of yourvehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle roll...

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb wei...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now youhave the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) -(9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. The above calculations also assume that the loads are position...

Trailer tow connector (equipped on vehicles with a Class II trailertow/prep package) The trailer tow connector is located under the rear bumper, on thedriver’s side of the vehicle. Refer to the following chart for information regarding thefactory-equipped trailer tow connector: Trailer tow connector...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...

All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground orwith all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels offthe ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on thegr...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the automatictransaxle gearshift lever and allowskey removal. This position also shutsthe engine and all electricalaccessories off without locking thesteering wheel. To lock the steeringwheel, remove the key then turn thesteering wheel. 2. ACC, allow...

Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to LOCK, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press theaccelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crankwith the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel. This vehic...

Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these recommendations forproper and safe operation: • For your safety, use an outdoor extension cord that is productcertified by Underwriter’s laboratory (UL ) or Canadian StandardsAssociation (CSA). Use only an extension cord that can be usedoutdoors, ...

Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 wattsof energy per hour. Your factory installed block heater system does nothave a thermostat; however, maximum temperature is attained afterapproximately 3 hours of op...

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrumentcluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned on. Ifthe light does not illuminate duringstart up, remains on or flashes, theABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. If...

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC event is an indication that at least some of the tires haveexceeded their ability to grip the road; this...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the RUN position unless brake pedal is depressed.If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P...

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Learning Your transaxle is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found inthe vehicle compu...

• O/D OFF lamp in the instrumentcluster is illuminated. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission controlswitch. The O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not beilluminated. • O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turnedoff. L (Low) • Provides maximum...

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R(Reverse) and when using the RSS. This system is not designed to prevent contact with small ormoving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damagingthe vehicle...

the driver to disable the system only when the ignition is ON and thegear selector is in R (Reverse). Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) freefrom snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean...

Do not drive your AWD vehicle in deep sand for an extended period oftime. This will cause the AWD system to overheat. If the rear tires stopspinning while the front tires spin in deep sand, turn off the vehicle andallow the AWD system to cool down for a minimum of 15 minutes. Afterthe system has coo...

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness areas. Ford MotorCompany joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest andother ...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for th...

Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card isfound in the Customer Information Guide in the glove com...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located behind apanel on the left side of the...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 30A Not used (Spare) 2 15A Not used (Spare) 3 15A Family entertainment system(FES)/ Rear seat control, SYNC 4 30A Driver front smart window 5 10A Keypad illumination, 2nd rowseat, Tire ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 37 10A Climate control 38 20A Subwoofer/Amp (Audiophileradio) 39 20A Radio 40 20A Not used (Spare) 41 15A Delayed accessory function forradio and lock switch illumination 42 10A Not used (Spare) 43 10A Rear wiper logic ...

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. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), th...

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire • Use more than one...

Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxlealone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,be sure to place the transaxle in P (Park), s...

2. Place the jack assembly in the spare tire well aligning it with the twovertical studs. 3. Place the tire in the spare tire well over the jack assembly. If you are stowing a flat tire, place the tire in the spare tire well with the valve stem facing down. Rotate the tire until the jack assembly is...

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation. If there isvisible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,remove loose particles by wipingwith clean rag and apply grease.Apply grease only to the wheel pilothole surface by smearing a “dime”(1 square cm) sized glob of greasearound the wheel pilot sur...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electricalsurges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect t...

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 ...

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 disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 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...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...

Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish tocontact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S. only). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. For...

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM(U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer.Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful inachieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warr...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer forcomplete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, orvisit the Ford ESP ...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is availablefrom your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft PremiumLiquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, su...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with aclean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry whitecotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner(ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior tr...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area firstwith Mo...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the secondary hood latchthat is located under the frontcenter of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and support it with th...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L V6 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Transaxle fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshiel...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16-A2.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter.To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has many...

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. • 3.5L V6 engine 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the ...

• 3.5L V6 engine • If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by anauthorized dealer. 7. Put the di...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission system protection standards and f...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep...

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing ofacid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minim...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANTChecking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant shou...

• A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in caseof emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, thecooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture ofengine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone(without engine coolant)...

6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. Cap must be tightlyinstalled to prevent coolant loss. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (referto Checking engine coolant ). If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolant and adjust...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequatefreeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in thewinter months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabo...

Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • The engine will completely shut down. • Steering and braking effort will increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Takeyour vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage. When ...

• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms ofdisulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitiveindividuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel issplashed on the skin, prom...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 turn until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, ali...

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive vacuum inthe fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in personal injury. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximumof 10% ethanol. Your...

Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems tobecome more pronounced...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (ingallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple cal...

• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy. • Use recommended...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply withapplicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalyticconverter and other emission control components continue to workproper...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolanttemperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal a...

TRANSAXLE FLUID Checking automatic transaxle fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes.Your transaxle does not consumefluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is notworking properly, i.e., if the transaxle sli...

The transmission fluid should bewithin the cross-hatch area if atnormal operating temperature 149°F(65°C). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transaxle failure. Anoverfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. Hi...

To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burninjuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Changing the air filter element 1. Release the clamps that securethe air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halve...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence nu...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system TripTunes™ advanced portable audio solution Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessor...

A Accessory delay ..........................97 AdvanceTrac ..............................238 Air cleaner filter ...............321–323 Air conditioning ..........................77 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................171, 180, 183 and child safety seats ............173descrip...