Ford 2003 Crown Victoria v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 16Entertainment Systems 22AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 22AM/FM stereo 31CD cha

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areasare more likely to be se

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle.Energy management feature• This vehicle has a seat belt system with an ene

When to use the automatic locking mode• Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front outboardor any rear seating position. Children

How to disengage the automatic locking modeFord Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assembliesand attaching hardware should be inspected by

Front safety belt height adjustmentYour vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontoutboard passenger. Adjust theheight of the

The lap belt does not adjustautomatically. Insert the tongue intothe correct buckle (the buckleclosest to the direction the tongue iscoming from). To

Conditions of operationIf... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition...The safety belt war

If... Then...The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition or less than 1-2minutes h

Reasons given... Consider...“Crashes are rare events” 36 700 crashes occur every day. Themore we drive, the more we are exposedto “rare” events, even

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

Light remains on:Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examplesare:1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.2. Poor fuel quality or wat

4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt.• This will disable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severepersonal injuries in the event of

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) isprovided.Always transp

Children and air bagsChildren must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rea

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 use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seatcovers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags andincrease the risk of injury in an

Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk ofsevere injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.The side

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:• The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will eitherfl

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

Brake system warning• Standard instrument cluster• Optional instrument clusterTo confirm the brake systemwarning light is functional, it willmomentari

• Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching?• Does the lap be

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve thisconditio

When installing a child safety seat:• Review and follow the informationpresented in the Air bagsupplemental restraint system(SRS) section in this chap

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbeltsAir bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place arear-facing chil

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, route thetongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturer’s instructi

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat.

The tether strap anchors in yourvehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view):Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anc

6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats with combination lap andshoulder belts section of this chapter for further instructions to securethe chi

The lower anchors for child seatinstallation are located at the rearsection of the rear seat between thecushion and seat back. The LATCHanchors are be

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning.2. LOCK, lo

Safety beltIlluminates to remind you to fastenyour safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to the Seatingand safety restraints chapter.Air bag readin

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,

4. Make sure the parking brake isset.5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START).If there is difficulty in turning thekey, firmly ro

Starting the engine1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel u

Important ventilating informationIf the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period oftime, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one

The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brakeapplications and compensates forthis tendency. The wheels areprevented from locking

Parking brake with auto-releaseApply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked.To set the parking brake:1. Move the gearshift to P (Park).2. Pus

If the parking brake fails to releaseafter completing this procedure, usethe manual parking brake releaselever.Pull the lever to manually releasethe p

The traction control indicatorflashes during a Traction Control娂system event.If the traction control indicatorcomes on and stays lit, either:• the Tra

If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes whiledriving at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering systemchecked by your

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shiftto N (Neutral).In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shiftleve

Air suspension (if equipped)• Standard instrument cluster• Optional instrument clusterIlluminates when the air suspensionswitch is turned OFF, the loa

Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brakepedal down, your vehicle ma

If your vehicle is equipped with acolumn-shift transmission, overdrivecan be deactivated by pressing thetransmission control switch on thegearshift le

2 (Second)Use 2 (Second) to start-up onslippery roads or to provideadditional engine braking ondowngrades.1 (First)Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengin

Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved bymoving your ve

determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towingvehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.• Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight

Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailerweight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage,structural damage, loss of

Driving while you towWhen towing a trailer:• Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control mayshut off automatically when you are tow

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:• do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper.• do

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006.If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will

High beamsIlluminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.Message center indicator lights (if equipped)Speed controlThis light comes on when eit

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunkbehind the left rear tail light and thetrunk liner.Use the following procedure to

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and

The fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description1 15A Audio, CD changer2 5A Audio3 7.5A Mirr

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description10 10A Rear window defrost, Heatedmirrors11 5A Traction control indicator r

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description25 15A Cigar lighter26 10A Right-hand low beam27 25A LCM for cornering lamp

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription1 25A* Audio2 20A* Power point3 — Not use

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription13 — Not used14 — Not used15 — Not used16 — Not used17 — Not used18 — Not used19 15A*

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription118 20A** ABS201 1/2 ISO Horn relay202 1/2 ISO PCM relay203 1/2 ISO Fuel pump relay20

Temporary spare tire informationYour vehicle may have a temporary or full-size spare tire. The temporaryspare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could beseriously injured.1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set parkingbr

Safety belt warning chimeSounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.BeltMinder姟 chimeSounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety b

Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter of the Owner’sGuide for more information.4. Remove the lug wrench from thejack. Rotate the lug w

JACK LOCATION-REARThe jack location markings can befound on the lower outer edge ofthe body.• Locate the jack locator mark (B -triangle) on the body (

11. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown.12. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway.13. Turn on the air suspensionswitch (i

Connecting the jumper cables1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery.Note: In the illustrations

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery.4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an ex

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

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

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you

Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)www.ford.caIf you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away f

Optional instrument cluster gaugesEngine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or

The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedu

What the Board needsTo have your case reviewed you must complete the application in theDSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the applica

Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall requested information is received by the Board. Since the Boardgenerally me

environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. C

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURETo order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at:HELM, INCORPORATEDP.O. Box 07150Detro

2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (adefect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety ofthe veh

WASHING THE EXTERIORWash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available

PAINT CHIPSYour dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine.• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunnin

• Optional instrument clusterThis gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not thecoolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper lev

• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.• Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer so

INTERIORFor fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.• Remove light stains and soil with Extra

UNDERBODYFlush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body anddoor drain holes free from packed dirt.FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CA

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a

OPENING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under theinstrument panel.2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the

5. Power steering fluid reservoir6. Engine coolant reservoir7. Battery8. Engine oil filler cap9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstickWINDSHIELD WASHE

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 car

• If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engineoil in this chapter.• Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark

Engine oil and filter recommendationsLook for this certificationtrademark.SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline En

BATTERYYour vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice.Che

Battery voltage gauge (if equipped)Indicates battery voltage. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range (asindicated), have the

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyeswhen working near

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recyclin

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

ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold EngineCoolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine yourvehicle’s coolant type

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Thecooling system is under press

Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant sin

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engin

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:• The engine power will be limited.• The air conditioning system will be disabled.Continued o

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

clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated orprolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.• Be particu

Seating and Safety Restraints 92Seating 92Safety restraints 96Air bags 111Child restraints 118Driving 129Starting 129Brakes 133Traction control/Advanc

SpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed.• Standard instrument cluster• Optional instrument clusterOdometerRegisters the total kilometers (miles

5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.“Check Fuel Cap” illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ONposition to ensure you

Octane recommendationsYour vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline withpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofga

Running out of fuelAvoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components.If you have run out of fuel:• Y

vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the emp

Habits• Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fueleconomy.• Idlin

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel econom

If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used formaintenance replacements or for service of components affectingemission control, s

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine m

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

• Optional instrument clusterRefer to Electronic Message Center in the Driver controls chapter forinformation on how to switch the display from metric

You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature isabove 10°C (50°F). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfillcondition

If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician.An overfill condition oftransmission fluid may causeshift and/or engagem

Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severeengine damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage tothe engine

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

Replacing the tiresReplace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads.When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted,

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINSSnow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle.The tires on your vehicle have all weat

REFILL CAPACITIESFluid Ford Part Name CapacityEngine oil (includesfilter change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Premium SyntheticBlend Motor Oil5.7L (6.0 quarts)B

4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.5Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used fornormal service. S

Item Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationHinges,latches, strikerplates, fuelfiller doorhinge and seattracksMulti-PurposeGreaseXG-4orF5AZ-19G2

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD1. Tape eject control2. CD eject control3. Bass/treble control4. Balance/fade control5. Compression/shuffle con

ENGINE DATAEngine 4.6L V8 engineCubic inches 281Required fuel 87 octaneFiring order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)Ignitio

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt

Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please not

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincol

Comfort and convenienceCargo netCargo organizerElectrochromic compass mirrorElectrochromic compass mirror with temperature displayEngine block heaters

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:• When adding accessories,

AABS (see Brakes) ...133Air bag supplementalrestraint system ...111, 115and child safety seats ...113descripti

Child safety seats ...121attaching with tether straps...125in front seat ...123in rear seat ...

cleaning ...178coolant ...191fail-safe coolant ...196idle speed c

HHazard flashers ...149Head restraints ...92Headlamps ...47aiming ...

Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Audio power can also be turned onby pressing the AM/FM selectcontrol or the TA

traction control active ...13turn signal indicator ...14Limited slip axle (see TractionLoc) ...

Safety defects, reporting ...176Safety restraints ...96, 99–104belt minder ...106cleaning the safety belts .

WWarning chimes ...16Warning lights (see Lights) ...10Washer fluid ...185Water, Driving through

Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers.Press the BAL control then press:•to shift sound to

Seek function in CD mode• Pressto seek to the previoustrack of the disc.• Pressto seek forward to thenext track of the current disc.After the last tra

Setting memory preset stations1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control.2. Select a station. Refer to Tuneadjust or Seek function for

Use the SEL control to manually setthe time.•to decrease hours/minutesand•to increase hours/minutes.Tune adjustThe tune control works in radio mode.Tu

Fast forwardThe fast forward control works intape and CD modes.• In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end of the tape is

Compression adjustCompression adjust brings soft andloud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level.Press the COMP control to activatea

Cleaning 177Maintenance and Specifications 183Hood 184Engine compartment 184Engine oil 185Battery 189Fuel information 197Air filter(s) 211Part numbers

Program type• Press the RDS control until theFIND program type is displayed.• Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the featureon, use t

Mute modePress the MUTE control to mute theplaying media. Press the MUTEcontrol again to return to theplaying media.AM/FM STEREOVolume/power controlPr

Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “

Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Press the TONE control four times,then use the volume

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for moreinformation on selecting a station.3. Press and hold a memory preset control until

When in clock mode, the media information will display for ten seconds,when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Anytime that

2. Press to eject the magazine.3. Turn the magazine (A) over.4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine.If

5. Line up the CD with the grooveof the disc holder. Ensure that thelabel on the CD faces downwards.6. Press in on the disc holder until itlocks secur

• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow theplayer to cool down before operating.• A disc with format and dimensions not withi

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.• Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when notbeing played.RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMAT

The following warning may be required by California law:CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)Fan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.Temperature control knobCo

• Floor – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannotbe cooled below the outside temperature.• Mix – Distributes outside air throu

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:1. Select Vent.2. Set the temperature control to full heat.3. Set the fan speed t

Temperature selectionTo control the temperature, selectthe desired temperature by pressingthe temperature controls.For continuous maximum cooling,push

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle ismoving. Higher readings may be displayed when the vehicle is notmoving. Due to loc

• Floor & Defrost - Distributes outside air through the windshielddefroster ducts, floor ducts and the side window demisters. The A/Ccompressor wi

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:1. Select VENT2. Set the temperature control to full heat3. Set the fan speed to

HEADLAMP CONTROLTurns the lamps off.Turns on the parkinglamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps.Turns the headlamps on.Autola

High beamsPush the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate.Flash to passPull toward you slightly to acti

Vertical aim adjustment1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, you

To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to blockthe light from one headlamp whileadjusting the other.5.Locate the vertical adjuster

BULBSReplacing exterior bulbsCheck the operation of all the bulbs frequently.Using the right bulbsReplacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.

Replacing the interior bulbsCheck the operation of all bulbs frequently.Replacing headlamp bulbsTo remove the headlamp bulb:1. Make sure headlamp swit

3. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base untilit snaps, locking it into position.4. Install the protective cover over hea

Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbsThe tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are locatedin the tail lamp assembly. Follow the

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then remove twoscrews, grommets and the licenseplate lamp assembly f

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then remove twoscrews from the lamp assembly.2. Carefully lift the

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLSRotate the windshield wiper controlto the desired interval, low or highspeed position.The bars of varying length are f

1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition.2. Push the lock pin manually torelease the blade and pull the wiperbl

Storage compartment (if equipped)Press the OPEN control to open thestorage compartment. The door willopen slightly and can be moved tofull open.The st

SPECIAL NOTICESEmission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and

3. Press and hold the MODE controluntil VAR appears in the display,then release. The display shouldshow the current zone number.4. Press the MODE cont

POWER WINDOWSPress and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.• Press the top portion of therocker switch to close.• Press the bottom port

Window lockThe window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows.To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press

Fold-away mirrorsPull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash.Automatic dimming inside rear view m

Only adjust the accelerator and brake pedals when the vehicle isstopped and the gear shift lever is in the P (park) position.SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPE

To set a speed• Press SET ACCEL. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).If

To set a lower set speed• Press and hold COAST. Releasethe control when the desiredspeed is reached or• Press and release COAST tooperate the Tap-Down

Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed.To return to a previously set speed• Press RES. For RESUME tooperate, the vehicle speed mus

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)Radio control features• Press BAND/MODE to select AM,FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (ifequipped).In Radio mode:• Press MEM/

U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink威at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.Retain the original transmitter for use i

Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehiclesBefore you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “Natural Gas VehicleOwner’s Guide Supplement.” This

4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttonswhen the red light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing light indicatesaccept

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button (note step 3 in the“Programming” section) while you press and release — every twoseconds (“cycle”) y

2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the HomeLink威 button, follow step 2 in the “Programming”section.For

E/MPress this control to switch theelectronic instrument cluster displayand the message center display frommetric to English units.SelectEach press of

Message center functionsDISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)This function estimatesapproximately how far you can drivewith the fuel remaining in your tankunder nor

• variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another• rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallons)Press the RESET cont

OVERDRIVE CONTROLActivating overdrive(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.The overdrive function allows automatic upshif

FUEL DOOR RELEASEYour vehicle is equipped with alocking fuel door. To open the door,press the control located on thedoor.Fuel filler door override rel

Cell phone useMobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important inthe conduct of business and personal affairs. It can enhance persona

KEYSThe vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) keylock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignitionand

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-

The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and mustbe set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will notautomat

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior canrise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these hightemperatures for even a

Locking the doorsPress this control to lock all doors.The horn will chirp and theparklamps/taillamps will flash toconfirm the control was pressed.Deac

Sounding a panic alarmPress this control to activate thealarm.To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignition toACC or ON.Panic a

1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the transmitter near thekey ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART.2. Place the positiv

Illuminated entryThe interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.The system automa

1. Turn the ignition key to ON.2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.4. Press t

Programming your own entry code1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed).2. Press the 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step

To unlock all doors, enter thefactory-set code or personal code(driver door unlocks) and press 3/4within five seconds.To release the trunk, enter thef

THEFT INDICATORThe theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.• When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic AlarmEngine Oil Engine CoolantEn

Certain items may cause vehicle starting issues:• Large metallic objects• Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchasegasoline or

If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you mustbring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)programmed.Plea

SEATINGAdjustable head restraintsYour vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head rest

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision.Li

To adjust the front seatback usingthe manual recliner:• Lift and hold the handle locatedon the side of the seat.• Lean against the seatback toadjust i

Press the control to recline theseatback forward or backward.Press to move the seat forward orbackward.Press to move the front portion ofthe seat cush

Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cushion up or down.SAFETY RESTRAINTSPersonal Safety SystemThe Personal Safety System provides an improved ov

information to the Restraints control module (RCM). During a crash, theRCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or bothstages of

injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accidentstatistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrainedin the

Determining if the Personal safety system is operationalThe Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument clusteror a back-up tone to