Introduction 4Congratulations 4Safety and environment protection 5Symbol glossary 8Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 16Entertai
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa
5. Insert the feet into the receiverson the bumper.6. Ensure that the rack clicks into place and is secure beforeattempting to load cargo.Driver Contr
Do not drive the vehicle if the inner roof rack is extended andloaded with cargo but is not secured into the receivers. This cancause dangerous drivin
3. Lift the inner rack (pivoting atthe hinges).4. Continue lifting the inner rackuntil it is parallel with the roof (1).5. Slide the rack forward onto
7. Ensure both feet are locked and secured into place.Do not attempt to stow the inner rack on the roof when cargo isloaded on the roof rack. The exte
Loading cargo:Only load cargo in the approvedarea (1) shown above. Do not loadcargo outside of the designated area(2). Distribute the load as evenly a
KEYSThe key operates all locks on yourvehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a secondkey wit
Childproof door locksWhen these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoo
Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. The flashers will flashtwice to confirm the vehic
Replacing the batteryThe transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow yo
Programming remote transmittersIt is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) ofyour remote transmitters available prior to begin
Examples are:1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or runpoorly.)2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.3. The fuel cap may n
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after theignition has been turned to the OFF position.SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYS
Large metallic objects, electronicdevices on the key chain that can beused to purchase gasoline or similaritems, or a second key on the samekey ring a
Programming spare keysA maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. OnlySecuriLocky keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, youwill
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle fromunauthorized entry.If there is any potential pe
Disarming the systemYou can disarm the system by any of the following actions:• Unlock the doors by using yourremote entry transmitter.• Unlock the do
SEATINGAdjusting the front manual seatNever adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving.Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks
Pull lever up to adjust seatback.Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving.Do n
The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion.Press to raise or lower t
Rear seatsHead restraintsYour vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraint
2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage.3. Pull the seat release control.NOTE: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)To confirm the anti-lock brakesystem (ABS) warning light isfunctional it will momentarilyilluminate when the
4. Flip seat forward.5. Pull the seatback release straptoward the front seat. Make sure theseat belt buckle heads are fullyextended towards the front
6. Rotate seatback down into loadfloor position.Make sure seat belt buckleheads are not trappedunderneath the seatback and thatthe seat belt buckle he
2. Rotate seat cushion down into theseating position making sure thatthe seat cushion is locked into placeand that the seat belt buckles areexposed.3.
To remove the rear cushion1. Pull the Yellow tab2. Pull the cushion to the outboardside of the vehicle.To install the rear cushion1. Push the cushion
Folding down rear bench seats (if equipped)1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove.2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage
4. Flip the seat forward.5. Pull the seatback release straptoward the front seat. Make sure theseat belt buckle heads are fullyextended towards the fr
3. Remove the head restraint storedunder the front seat and return it tothe original position on the seatback.To remove the rear cushion1. Pull the Ye
SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautionsAlways drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.To reduce
Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.Energy Management Feature• This
Combination lap and shoulder belts1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until
Engine oil pressureIlluminates when the oil pressurefalls below the normal range. Checkthe oil level and add oil if needed.Refer to Engine oil in theM
When to use the automatic locking mode• Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front oroutboard rear seating position (if equipped).
How to disengage the automatic locking modeDisconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic l
Front safety belt height adjustmentYour vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder
Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the aboveconditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event ofa collision.Lap beltsAdj
Safety belt extension assemblyIf the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be
If... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled approximately5 seconds after the safety beltwarning light has turned offand vehicle speed exceeds8
Reasons given... Consider...9Belts are uncomfortable9 Ford designs its safety belts toenhance comfort. If you areuncomfortable - try different positio
Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk ofinjury in an accident. T
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.5. Uncoil then retract the safety belt three times, ending with the safetybelt re
Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severepersonal injuries in the event of
High beamsIlluminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.Door ajarIlluminates when any door, liftgateor liftgate window is open.Anti-theft syst
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the
Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause thoseobjects to be propelled by the
Children and air bagsFor additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide.Children must always be proper
The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burn
If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not functionagain and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area w
Do not lean your head on the door. The side air bag could injureyou as it deploys from the side of the seatback.Do not attempt to service, repair, or
The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuitth
• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on.• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatp
Children and safety beltsIf the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.Children who are too large for child safety seats (as sp
Child and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufactu
Check fuel capIlluminates when the fuel cap is notinstalled correctly. Check the fuelcap for proper installation. Whenthe fuel filler cap is properlyr
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions includedwith the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not installand use the safety
2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, ro
5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt isextracted and a c
Attaching child safety seats with tether strapsMost new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat a
4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown.The arrow in the above graphicpoints toward the front of thevehicle.If the tether strap is clippedincor
Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at thefollowing locations:The anchors on both sides of thecenter of the rear seat are provi
If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tightenthe tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushionwhe
STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal.2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the r
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage doorbefore you start the en
If starting a vehicle with a manualtransmission:• Make sure the parking brake isset.• Push the clutch pedal to thefloor.3. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) wit
GAUGESEngine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the nor
Starting the engineNote: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.1.
Guarding against exhaust fumesAlthough odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaustfumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous eff
aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture,road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or“continuous
• The anti-lock system does not decrease the time necessary to applythe brakes or always reduce stopping distance. Always leave enoughroom between you
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stopyour vehicle in
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLEUtility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles.In a rollover crash, an unbelted
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition inthe ON position and the brake pedal depressed:1.Apply the parking brake, turn i
4. Insert a tool (or screw driver)into the access hole to override thebrake-shift interlock. Apply thebrake and shift into Neutral whileholding down t
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxleYour automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using anadaptive learning strategy. Th
R (Reverse)With the gearshift lever in R(Reverse), the vehicle will movebackward. You should always cometo a complete stop before shiftinginto and out
Fuel gaugeDisplays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank. The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or on a grade.When ref
When to use D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switchYou will notice that there is only onedrive position on your gearshiftindicator (instead of Drive and
1 (First)Use 1 (First) for when added enginebraking is desired when descendingsteep hills.The automatic transaxle will shift tothe proper gear to asce
Operating modes of the 4x4 systemThe 4x4 system functions in two modes:• The 4x4 AUTO mode providesfour-wheel drive with full powerdelivered to the fr
4x4 system indicator lightsThe 4x4 mode indicator light illuminates only under the followingconditions. If the indicator light illuminates when drivin
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such asrocks and stumps.You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area
Emergency maneuvers• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,
Mud and waterIf you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited.When driving through water,determine the de
Driving on hilly or sloping terrainAlthough natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should
Driving on snow and ice4x4 vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but canskid like any other vehicle.Should you start to slide whi
If you nevertheless decide to equip your 4x4 for off-road use with tireslarger than what Ford recommends, you should not use these tires forhighway dr
Trip odometerRegisters the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. Press and holdthe button for 1 or more seconds toreset. Press and release the but
Maintenance and ModificationsThe suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide both reasonably safe, predict
• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupantsand optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weightrating minus base c
The Safety Certification Label, found on the driver’s door pillar, listsseveral important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before adding anyaddition
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR)chart to find the maximum GCWR for yo
4x2GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer WeightsEngine MaximumGCWR - kg(lbs.)Trailer WeightRange - kg(lbs.)Maximumfrontal area oftrailer - m2(ft
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result inengine damage, transmission dam
Trailer lampsTrailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure yourtrailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you mustpark on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.Launching or retri
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTYIn the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistancecoverage beyond this period through the Ma
AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIOVolume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the
The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the front passenger’s footwell, behind the kick panel. Thereset button for the fuel pumpshut-off switch is
FUSES AND RELAYSFusesIf electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinth
Passenger compartment fuse panelThe fuse panel is located on the left hand side kick panel. Remove thepanel cover to access the fuses.To remove a fuse
Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description4 10A Four Wheel Drive Control Module,Cluster (Restraints ControlWarning)5
Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description18 5A Illumination for: Cluster, HeaterUnit, Radio, Hazard Switch, RearDefr
Power distribution boxThe power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protec
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionHorn 15A HornH/L LH 15A* Headlamp (High/L
Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionFUEL 20A* Fuel Pump, EEC (FPM)DIODE — —DIODE — —H/L RELAYMICRO— Headlamp (High/Low, R
Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionADD FAN 40A**(2.0 L)50A(3.0 L)Add FanEEC MAIN ISO — EEC RelayFUEL PUMP ISO — Fuel Pum
CHANGING THE TIRESIf you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel
Seating and Safety Restraints 115Seating 115Safety restraints 127Air bags 139Child restraints 147Driving 157Starting 157Brakes 161Transmission operati
AM/FM selectThe AM/FM select control works inradio and CD modes.AM/FM select in radio modeThe AM/FM control allows you to select AM or FM frequency ba
1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and place gearshiftlever in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or R (Reverse)(manual transmission).2
Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations:• Front jacking notches are locatedunder the front suspensionarm.• Rear jacking not
Never use the differentials as ajacking point.To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not putany part of your body under thevehicle while changing a
To stow the full size flat tire in thecargo floor, the long spare tire rodin the tool bag needs to be installed.11. Using the lug wrench, removethe sp
Preparing your vehicleWhen the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery.3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negat
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarbureto
Removing the jumper cablesRemove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected.1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surfa
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of
WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center.It
Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thefrequency band.• Pressto find the nextlistenable station up the frequenc
On 4x4 vehicles, it is required that your vehicle be towed with a wheellift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground toprev
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you
In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)If you own a Lin
In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)The Dispute Settlement Board is:• an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes• avail
Board membershipThe Board consists of:• three consumer representatives• a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representativeConsumer candidates for Boa
You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review.Oral presentationsIf you would like to make an oral pres
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
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest F
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufactureror its representative is unable to repair a motor veh
3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.Autoset memory
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould im
WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLENever wash a vehicle that is “hot tothe touch” or during exposure tostrong, direct sunlight. It isrecommended that
REPAIRING PAINT CHIPSRemove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing p
CLEANING THE ENGINEEngines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:• Th
• 3.0L DOHC V6 — Duratec Engine• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage.WASHING NON-
WASHING THE EXTERIOR LAMPSIn order to avoid scratching the plastic lamps, do not use drypaper towels, non-approved chemical solvents or abrasivecleane
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANELClean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with leather seating surfaces havea clear, protective coating over the leat
FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect i
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a
Treble adjustThe treble adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s treble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribut
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 tr
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle locatedin the center between the hood and the grille.3. Lift the hood open and s
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine coolant reservoir3. Brake/Clutch f
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine coolant reservoir3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick4. Brake fluid reservoi
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDChecking and adding washer fluidCheck the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol.If t
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).• 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engi
• If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the levelwithin the MIN—MAX range.• 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine• 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with theengine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.Engine oil and filt
BATTERYYour vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice.How
When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,resulting in personal injury a
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur.RewindThe rewind contr
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time theadaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to itsopti
When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir.• The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “c
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-coloredMotorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specificationESE-M97B44–A or yell
degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove thecoolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflowsyste
Recycled engine coolantFord Motor Company recommends the use of a recycled engine coolantproduced by Ford-approved processes in vehicles originally eq
• NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection charact
Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:• Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle.• Alwa
The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into anungrounded fuel container.U
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stopsbefore completely rem
more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician.It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products
Shuffle featureThe shuffle feature operates in CDchanger mode (if equipped) andplays all tracks on the current discin random order.Press the SHUFFLE c
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel systemif an authorized Motorcr
• Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up.• Have the vehicle loading and distribution t
• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.• Slow down gradually.• Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%les
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel ec
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the enginecompartment and exhaust system,
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.CHECKING AN
BRAKE FLUIDChecking and adding brake fluidBrake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide forthe service
TRANSMISSION FLUIDChecking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals forfluid checks
Correct fluid levelThe transmission fluid should be checked at normal operatingtemperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normaloper
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)1. Clean the filler plug.2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level.3. Fluid leve
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CDVolume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Audio power can also be turned onby pre
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers.Note: Do not start your engin
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADINGNew vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrade
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not includeacceleration, cornering, hydroplaning o
Tire rotationBecause your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rot
Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires.Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of th
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 2.0L DOHC I4Zetec engine3.0L DOHC V6 DuratecengineAir filter element1FA-1683 FA-1683Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-ABatt
Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityPower steeringfluidMotorcraftMERCONt ATFAll Fill to line onreservoirTransmissionfluid1Motorcraft SAE75W-90API G
Fluid Ford PartNameApplication CapacityEngine coolant4MotorcraftPremium EngineCoolant (greencolored) orMotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-col
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItem Ford PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationBody hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rollers, seattracks,
Item Ford PartName orequivalentFord PartNumberFordSpecificationRear axle (4X4)4Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-AP
AM/FM selectThe AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes.AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AM or FM frequency b
ENGINE DATAEngine 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetecengine3.0L DOHC V6Duratec engineCubic inches 121 181Required fuel 87 octane 87 octaneFiring order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt
1. World manufacturer identifier2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR)3. Vehicle line, series, body type4. Engine type5. Check digit6. Mo
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincol
Travel equipmentAuto headlamps with DRL (Daytime Running Lights)ConsoleDaytime running lightsFactory luggage rack adaptorsHitch mounted bike rackMirro
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:• When adding accessories,
AABS (see Brakes) ...162Air bag supplementalrestraint system ...139–140, 144and child safety seats ...142description .
CD-single premium ...26Certification Label ...272Changing a tire ...199Child safety restraint
EEmergencies, roadsidejump-starting ...203Emission control system ...253Engine ...2
Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thef
GVWR (Gross VehicleWeight Rating) ...180calculating ...180, 183definition ...
low coolant ...14low fuel ...13oil pressure ...13overdrive
SSafety belts (seeSafety restraints) ...15, 127–132Safety defects, reporting ...220Safety restraints ...127–132belt minder ..
Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ...272Vehicle loading ...180Ventilating your vehicle
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Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on theCD. (The CD scans in a for
Maintenance and Specifications 229Hood 230Engine compartment 232Engine oil 234Battery 238Fuel information 245Air filter(s) 259Part numbers 265Refill c
Starting autoset memory preset1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.2. Press the control.3. When the first six strong stationsare fill
Press the TREB control then press:•to decrease the treble outputand• to increase the treble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribution ca
Tape/CD select• To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the TAPE control. Pressagain during re
Tape direction selectPress SIDE 1–2 to play the alternateside of a tape.Eject functionPress the EJ control to stop andeject a tape.Press the EJ contro
Shuffle featureThe shuffle feature operates in CDmode (if equipped) and plays alltracks on the current disc in randomorder. If equipped with the CDcha
The CLK control will allow you toswitch between media display mode(radio station, stereo information,etc.) and clock display mode (time).When in clock
Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain leve
Tune adjustThe tune control works in radio or CD mode.Tune adjust in radio mode• Press to move to the nextfrequency down the band(whether or not a lis
Seek function in tape mode• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.• Pressto listen to the next selection on the tape.Seek function for
Radio station memory presetThe radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stat
The following warning may be required by California law:CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain
Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Press the BASS control then press:•to decrease bass
Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Press the FADE control then press:•to shift sound to the frontand•
RewindThe rewind control works in tapeand CD modes.• In tape mode, radio play willcontinue until rewind is stopped(with the TAPE control) or the begin
DolbyT noise reductionDolbyt noise reduction operatesonly in tape mode. Dolbyt noisereduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playbac
Setting the clockPress the clock/RDS control untilSELECT HOUR is displayed andpress:•to decrease hours and•to increase hours.To set the minute, press
Radio Data System (RDS) featureThis feature allows your audiosystem to receive text informationfrom RDS-equipped FM radiostations.Press and hold the c
RDS select program type• Press the RDS control until FINDprogram type is displayed.• Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the featureon
• Use the SEL control to selectTYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE.When your radio is turned to aRDS station, RDS station TYPE,station NAME, or TEXT messagewill
Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain
Tune adjust in radio mode• Press to move to the nextfrequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to m
Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident thesafety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to theengine. The switch can also be
Seek function in CD mode• Press to seek to the previoustrack of the current disc. If thebeginning of the disc is reached,the CD player seeks to thebeg
4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mutemomentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory onthe control
NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CDpresent in the audio system.NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD con
Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. TheCD door will open. Load the desired disc, one at a time. The CD isloaded into positi
Fast forwardThe fast forward control works inCD modes.Press and hold the FF control untilthe desired selection is reached. Ifthe end of the disc is re
Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Press the BASS control. Use theSEL control to incre
Menu modeThe MENU control allows you toaccess many different featureswithin your audio system. There arethree sets of menus availabledepending upon wh
Traffic announcementsThis feature allows you to heartraffic announcements. When in thismode, traffic announcements willinterrupt radio and CD play.Whe
To activate RDS:• When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.• Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).RDS features:
• Jazz• Oldies• R&B• Religious• Rock• Soft• Top 40ShowThis feature allows you to select thetype of RDS broadcast informationthe radio will regular
SPECIAL NOTICESEmission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and
Use the SEL control to select thedesired signal mode (the selectedmode will appear in the display).The following signal modes can beselected:• DSP OFF
Use the SEL control to manually setthe time.• Press to increasehours/minutes.• Press to decreasehours/minutes.Press the MENU control again to disengag
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur.RADIO FREQUENCY INFORM
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Fan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature control knobControls the temperature
• (Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshielddefroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.Operating tips• In
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMFan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature control knobControls the te
• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/Cbut not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panelregisters.•(Pane
Operating tips• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system inDefrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on yourwindshiel
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:1. Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor.2. Set th
HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlam
Using your vehicle with a snowplowDo not use this vehicle for snowplowing.Using your vehicle as an ambulanceDo not use this vehicle as an ambulance.Yo
High beams• Push forward past detent toactivate.• Pull toward you past detent todeactivate.Flash to passPull toward you slightly to activateand releas
AIMING THE HEADLAMPSThe headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of yo
4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge of highintensity light towards the right. Ifthis edge is not a
With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminatewhenever any door is opened. If any door has been opened from theoutside, the la
BULBSReplacing exterior bulbsCheck the operation of the following lamps frequently:• Headlamps• Foglamps• High-mount brakelamp• Brakelamps• Parking la
Function Number of bulbs Trade numberCenter High-mountstop lamp5168Rear license platelamp2W5WAll replacement bulbs are clear in color except where not
4. Remove the rubber boot from thelamp assembly by pulling on one ofthe tabs.5. Press the retainer spring forwardand spread the spring releasing itfro
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.When the bulb’s three metal tabs are aligned with the grooves in theplastic base, p
5. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket and push in the new bulb.6. To complete installation, followthe removal procedure in reverseorder.Replacing
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbsTo remove the lamp assembly:1. Remove the two screws and movethe lamp assembly away from theliftgate.2. Remove th
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERFor intermittent operation, movecontrol down one position.Adjust the rotary control to thedesired speed setting.For normal
To activate the windshield washer,pull control toward you. Releasecontrol to stop washer fluid spray.MIST FUNCTIONMove control up and release for onew
Changing the wiper bladesTo replace the wiper blades:1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition.2. Turn the blade
To activate the rear washer, rotatethe control to theposition andrelease.Rear window wiper bladesRefer to Windshield wiper blades in this section for
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package.Storage compartment (if equi
AUXILIARY POWER POINTPower outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.Improper u
• Press the top portion of therocker switch to close.• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.One touch down• Press AUTO completely down
Window lock (if equipped)The window lock feature disables allthe power windows except thedrivers.To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the dri
Fold-away mirrorsPull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash.SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)To turn s
To set a speed• Press SET ACC. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).If y
Vehicle Symbol GlossaryChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Engine OilEngine CoolantEngine CoolantTemperat
To set a lower set speed• Press and hold CST. Release thecontrol when the desired speed isreached or• Press and release CST to operatethe Tap-Down fun
Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed.To return to a previously set speed• Press RSM. For RSM to operate,the vehicle speed must b
To operate the moon roof vent position:• To open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This willopen the vent.• To close, press and hold t
CARGO AREA FEATURESCargo cover (if equipped)Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers theluggage compartment of your vehicle.To
To remove the cargo table:1. Push the button in the center ofthe table to unlock it. Lift up eitherside of the table to disengage fromthe trim panels.
LUGGAGE RACKYour vehicle is equipped with a roofrack. The maximum load for theroof rack is 44 kg (100 lbs), evenlydistributed on the crossbars. If it
To remove the cross-bar assembly from the roof rack side rails:1. Loosen the thumbwheel at bothends of the cross-bar (bothcross-bars are adjustable).2
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly to the roof rack side rails:1. Ensure that both cross-barassemblies are installed with the F(front) arrow facing t
No boundaries rack system (if equipped)Your vehicle may be equipped withan optional roof rack. This uniquefeature allows you to carry cargo onan inner
3. Pull the inner rack toward you(1) until it is completely extendedand stops, pivoting at the hinges(2).4. Lower the inner rack.Driver Controls99
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