Ford 2003 Crown Victoria v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur

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

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

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

• When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash onceevery 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is functioning asa theft d

If any of these items are present, you need to keep these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects anddevices canno

1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed coded key into theignition and turn the ignition from 3(OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignitionin 4 (ON) for at lea

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

Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward.Pull lever up to adjust seatback.Using the manual recline function (if equipped)Never adjust the driver’s

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

The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have beenactivated.Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controlsThe controls for 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

Press to move the seat forward orbackward.Press to move the front portion ofthe seat cushion up or down.Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cush

Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of the following items:• Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints• Driver and fr

information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. Thisallows your Personal safety system to distinguish between different levelsof c

allows your Personal safety system to tailor the air bag deployment andsafety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage.Refer to S

Safety restraints precautionsAlways drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.To reduce the risk of injur

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has beenclosed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Checkseat covers and buckle

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h(5 mph) or mor

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out.• Allow the belt to retract. As thebelt retracts, you will hear aclic

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safetybelt properly could re

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

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

If... Then...The driver’s and front passenger’ssafety belts are buckled before theignition switch is turned to the ONposition or less than 1-2 minutes

Reasons given... Consider...“Belts areuncomfortable”We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. Ifyou are uncomfortable - try different positions f

same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled forapproximately 30 seconds. Confirmation is not given for the one timedisable.Deactiv

• This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it iscurrently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning lightwil

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)Important SRS precautionsThe SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and righ

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.To properly position yourself

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

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

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affectedb

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

• 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

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up

safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop orcollision.When

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

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

5. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown.If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safetyseat may not be retained properlyin the even

Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor.In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold twochild safety seat attachments

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

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).Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or il

Starting the engine1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START).2. Turn the key to 5 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengin

BRAKESYour service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance.Occasional brake noise is normal and o

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

Parking brakeApply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops.Th

Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy.TRACTION

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

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

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling andgeneral vehicle performance during:• Certain roa

When the key is in the ignition OFF position, the automatictransmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) positionwithout the brake pedal dep

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position andremove the key wheneve

The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) will illuminate on theinstrument cluster.DriveNot shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transm

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snowIf your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reverse gears, st

• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupantsand optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weightrating minus base c

The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver’s door,lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before addingany a

Safety chainsAlways connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cr

Trailer towing tips• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turni

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

These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is notdamaged due to insufficient lubrication.All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles:This

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

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 Fuse PanelDescription1 15A Audio, CD changer2 5A Audio3 7.5A Mirr

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription10 10A Rear window defrost, Heated mirrors11 5A Traction control indicator

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment Fuse PanelDescription27 25A LCM for cornering lamps and high beamheadlamps28 20A* Power windows,

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution Box Description1 25A* Audio2 20A* Power point3 25A* Hea

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution Box Description16 — Not used17 — Not used18 — Not used19 15A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel

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

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution Box Description118 20A** ABS201 1/2 ISO Horn relay202 1/2 ISO PCM relay203 1/2 ISO Fuel pump relay2

The use of tire sealants is not recommended and maycompromise the integrity of your tires.Temporary spare tire informationYour vehicle may have a temp

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

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

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

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, y

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)www.ford.caIf yo

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

• available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles.The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordM

• A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representativeConsumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting fi

before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentationmay be

The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have

If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Forddealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can directyou to the near

1. Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformitylikely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR2. Four or more repair attempts are

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

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

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.• Always

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

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

• Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength UpholsteryCleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA).• If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean th

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

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

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDAdd fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely.Only use a washer

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick).6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain.•

Seating and Safety Restraints 106Seating 106Safety restraints 110Air bags 124Child restraints 131Driving 142Starting 142Brakes 146Traction control 149

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

• 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.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

• 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 atthe “cold fill level” or within the“col

Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B inOregon), depending on the type of coolant originally equippedin your vehicle. If you are unsure

1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the c

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriatemanner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposing of aut

What you should know about fail-safe coolingIf the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven temporarily before i

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

• The air conditioning system will be disabled.Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:• If your vehicle is equipped with digital gau

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure orvacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or causethe fuel cap to disengag

splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adversereaction.When refu

Cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon warning. When thefuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after aperiod

Fuel qualityIf you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” un

Fuel FilterFor fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate

• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.• Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.• Use the same side of the same pump

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.• Slow down gradually.• Driv

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain.• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operat

Illumination of the “Check Engine” light, charging system warning lightor the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke orloss of e

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

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUIDCheck the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If a

add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seekservice from y

Low fluid levelDo not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at the bottom of the dipstickand the ambient temperature isabove 10°C (50°F).Correct flui

High fluid levelFluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/ore

Changing the air filter element1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter h

U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the followinginformation about t

SERVICING YOUR TIRESChecking the tire pressure• Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.• Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle h

• Five tire rotation (for vehicleswith steel wheels and full sizespare tires)Replacing the tiresReplace the tires when the wearband is visible through

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle, and increase the risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 4.6L SOHC V8 engineAir filter element FA-1668Fuel filter FG-986BBattery-standard BXT-65–650Battery-heavy duty BXT-65–

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

Fluid Ford Part Name CapacityRear axle lubricant5Motorcraft SAE80W-90 Premium RearAxle Lubricant2.4L (5.0 pints)Windshield washerfluidMotorcraft Premi

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONSItem Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationBrake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid1PM-1 ESA

Item Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationRear AxleLubricant2Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-AWindshieldw

Vehicle dimensions mm (in)(3) Overall height 1 443 (56.8)(4) Wheelbase 2 913 (114.7)/3066 (120.7)a(5) Track - Front 1 611 (63.4)(5) Track - Rear 1 666

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

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) ...146Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...124, 128and child safety seats ...

Press the BAL control then press:•to shift sound to the left and•to shift sound to the right.Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween t

attaching with tetherstraps ...138in front seat ...136in rear seat ...

lubricationspecifications ...231–232refill capacities ...229service points ...197starting a

aiming ...55autolamp system ...54bulb specifications ...57daytime running li

GAWR ...155GVWR ...155trailer towing ...155Locksautolock

Safety belts(see Safetyrestraints) ...16, 110, 114–117Safety defects, reporting ...189Safety restraints ...110, 114–117belt minde

WWarning chimes ...16Warning lights (see Lights) ...10Washer fluid ...198Water, Driving through

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Scan functionThe scan function works in radio,tape or CD mode.Scan function in radio modePress the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listen

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

Radio data system (RDS) featureThis feature allows your audio system to receive station identification orprogram type from RDS-equipped FM radio stati

Maintenance and Specifications 196Engine compartment 197Engine oil 198Battery 202Fuel information 210Air filter(s) 224Part numbers 229Refill capacitie

• Use the SEL control to select theprogram type. With the featureon, use the SEEK or SCANcontrol to find the desiredprogram type from the followingsel

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTEVolume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Treble adjustThe treble adjust control allows youto

Speaker fade adjustSpeaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio mode.Seek fun

AM/FM selectThe AM/FM select control works inradio and tape modes.AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands

Setting the clockPress CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode while in radio mode.To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control and

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

RewindThe rewind control works in tapemode.To rewind in tape mode, press theREW control.Fast forwardThe fast forward control works intape mode.To fast

AM/FM STEREOVolume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.Turn the control to raise or lowervolume.If the volume is set abov

Bass adjustThe bass adjust control allows youto increase or decrease the audiosystem’s bass output.Press the TONE control once, thenuse the volume kno

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toth

Seek function in radio mode• Press to find the nextlistenable station down thefrequency band.• Pressto find the nextlistenable station up the frequenc

Setting the clockPress CLK to toggle betweenlistening frequencies and clockmode.To set the hour, press and hold theCLK control until CLOCK SETappears

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

3. Turn the magazine (A) over.4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine.If you pull too hard on the disc h

Ensure that the disc holder isevenly inserted and at the samelevel as the magazine (A). The unitwill not operate if the disc holder isnot inserted at

CD AND CD CHANGER CARE• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for

RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATIONThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the fre

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

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

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

moving. Due to locations, the outside temperature readings displayed onthe climate control system may not agree with those from the radiostation broad

compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature isabove approximately 2°C (36°F). The air distributed through the floorducts will be

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERThe rea

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

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL• Push down to activate the leftturn signal.• Push up to activate the right turnsignal.The flash rate of the turn signal will speed

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

2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition.3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward.4

4. Install the protective cover over headlamps locking it in place withthree knobs.5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If thehe

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

1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then open the trunkand remove plastic retainer toexpose the lamp assembly hardware.2. Carefully pull t

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

3. Carefully pull the bulb socket outof the lamp assembly.4. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket and push in the new bulb.To install, reverse the

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

To replace the wiper blades:1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition.2. Press and hold the tab on theblade and

Storage compartment (ifequipped): Press the OPEN controlto open the storage compartment.The door will open slightly and canbe moved to full open.The s

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

3. From a blank display press andrelease the MODE button once. Thedirectional heading will bedisplayed.Note: If the compass isde-calibrated, CAL will

4. Repeatedly press and release theRESET button to scroll through thezones 1–15 until the desired zone isdisplayed.5. Press the MODE button to savethe

6. The correct compass heading will be displayed when the compass iscalibrated.Note: If the RESET button is not pressed, the compass will exitcalibrat

Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.Please read the section Supplemental Restraint

5. Training will be complete in 100seconds or less. CHANNEL XTRAINED will be displayed whentraining is complete.6. DID NOT TRAIN will be displayedif t

3. Press and release theprogrammed HomeLinkt button.Press and release the HomeLinktbutton a second time to completethe training process. (Some garaged

Erase modeTo erase all three HomeLinkt channel codes:1. Simultaneously press and holdbuttons 1 and 3 for 20 seconds.2. CLEARING CHANNELS will bedispla

2. After 20 seconds CHANNELSCLEARED is displayed. Continue tohold the buttons.3. After 10 more seconds,CHANNELS DEFAULTED isdisplayed when all the cha

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

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while the vehicle is moving.SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)To turn speed control on• P

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

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-

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/

• To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of thecontrol.Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt t

1. Press and hold the two outsidebuttons releasing only when the redlight begins to flash after 20seconds. Do not repeat step one toprogram additional

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight.8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLinkt bu

Operating the HomeLinkT Universal TransceiverTo operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLinkt button.Activation will now occur for thetra

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)The electronic message center onlyworks when the ignition is in theON position.The message center allows you to

SelectEach press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function.• Press the right side of the controlto advance the function to theright.• Pres

The message center will remain inthe DTE function until the SELECTcontrol is pressed to changefunctions.Displayed DTE will not be equal toAVG ECON mul

TRIP A and TRIP BThese two functions allow you tosee how far you have traveled sinceyou last reset. Trip A and Trip B arecompletely independent and mu

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Eng

If your vehicle is equipped with afloor-shift transmission, overdrivecan be deactivated by pressing theTransmission Control Switch (TCS)on the gearshi

Fuel filler door override release (if equipped)If the remote release is inoperative,open the trunk, then pull theoverride release handle locatedinside

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is toavoid distractions an

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

Childproof door locksWhen these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoo

Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartmentlocked and keep keys and remotetransmitters out of a child’s reach.Unsupervised children could lockthemselves

Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate.Press the control a second timewithin five seconds

7. After a five to ten second delay, the door locks will cycle lock/unlockto confirm successful programming.8. After having waited the necessary time

To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the transmitter near thekey ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APA

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