Ford 2006 Crown Victoria Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 14Entertainment Systems 17AM/FM stereo 17AM/FM stereo cassette 19AM/FM stereo w

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESStandard instrument clusterOptional instrument clusterWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward.Pull lever up to adjust seatback.Before returning theseatback to its originalposition, make sure that carg

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

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objectsoff seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if equipped) whena child is in the fron

Press to move the front portion ofthe seat cushion up or down.Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cushion up or down.Using the power lumbar supp

• Push the indicated side of thecontrol for minimum heat.• Push again to deactivate.The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While t

Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System娂 consists of the following items:• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints• Front safety

Front crash severity sensorThe front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect theseverity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides v

When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system hasturned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the “pass airbag off” indicatorwill lig

• The warning light will either flash or stay lit.• The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on.• A series of five be

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue thatare designed to be used as

Check engine: The Check engineindicator light illuminates when theignition is first turned to the ONposition to check the bulb. Solidillumination afte

Energy management feature• This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy managementfeature at the front outboard seating positions to help furthe

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

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

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

Safety belt warning light and indicator chimeThe safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occup

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

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data):Reasons given... Consider...“Crashes are ra

Reasons given... Consider...“I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate

The driver and front passenger BeltMinder威 features can bedeactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:Before following the procedure,

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)Important SRS precautionsThe SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance mayoccur. It will take you longer

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.Ford Motor Company recommends

Children and airbagsChildren must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation.If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function

For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing systemwill turn off the passenger seat side airbag if:• the seat is empty and safety be

• Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position forabout two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that personand enable the

ObjectsPass Airbag OffIndicator LampPassenger AirbagSmall (i.e. 3 ringbinder, small purse,bottled water)Unlit DisabledMedium (i.e. heavybriefcase, ful

In case there is a problem with thefront passenger sensing system, theairbag readiness lamp in theinstrument cluster will stay lit.If the airbag readi

Determining if the system is operationalThe SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Ref

All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety beltseven when an airbag SRS is provided.How does the side airbag system work?The design

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot.Traction control娂 AdvanceTrac威active (if equipped): Illuminateswhen the Tract

to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateraldec

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDRENSee the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag suppleme

Child booster seatsChildren outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 lb. (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the la

Types of booster seatsThere are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:• Those that are backless.If your backless booster seat has aremovable shi

Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose abooster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never upacross the sto

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They canslide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in acollision.SAFETY SEATS F

tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. Formore info

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 ispulled out and a

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

Turn signal: Illuminates when theleft or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a bu

4. Open the tether anchor cover.5. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown.If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safetyseat may not

Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seatingpositions marked with the child seat symbol.The anchors on both sides of thec

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

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

Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increasethe tire’s load carrying capability.• kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pr

gauges may be inaccurate. Ford Motor Company recommends the use ofa digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tirepressure gau

To check the pressure in your tire(s):1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from drivingeven a mile.Note: If you have to drive a d

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them

This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets allfederal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant codedesignati

Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “

Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) pointindicated on the speedometer.Highway hazardsNo matter how carefully you drive there’s alwa

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram)Sometimes irregular tire wear can

Information on “P” type tiresP215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is notrequired by federal law.Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h)M 81 mph (130 km/

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades• Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when tested u

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires“LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires;

Information on “T” type tires“T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below:T145/8

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

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when youpicked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarketequipment.Payload – is th

Example only:Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load

• With Message CenterPress and release the messagecenter INFO button until “TRIP”appears in the display (thisrepresents the trip mode). Press thecontr

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle(front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.GAWR (Gross Axle Wei

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximumallowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo).

mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheeltrailer), a

capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You andfour friends average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weighapproximately

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 all runninglights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working.

• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hillyconditions, at GCW, or any combination of these factors, considerrefilling your rear

RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle with all four wheels

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks thegearshift lever and allows keyremoval.2. ACC, allows th

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealerinspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.Important saf

AUDIO SYSTEMSAM/FM stereo (if equipped)1. Seek: Press/ to find thenext strong station down/up thefrequency band.2. Tune: Press/ to manuallychange radi

5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START).Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights andchimes in the Instrum

Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake system. Suchfluid could cause immediate explosive damage to the engine and possiblepersonal

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)adapters.BRAKESYour service b

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)This vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). A noisefrom the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the

With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrake system is disabled and normalbraking is still effective unless thebrake warning light also remainsilluminate

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

During Traction Control娂 operation you may hear an electric motor typeof sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not“rev-up” when

It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in thepower steering fluid reservoir:• Do not operate the vehicle with a low powe

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding air or releasing air from the springs.If you exceed the load lim

2. Locate the access plug on theunderside of the steering columncover.3. Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver. Insert thescrewdriver i

4. Memory preset buttons: To seta station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station, press andhold a preset button until sound returns.5. Power/v

2. Insert the key and turn it to ACC. Apply the brake pedal and shiftto N (Neutral).When the key is in the ignition and in the ACC position, theautoma

P (Park)This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels fromturning.To put your vehicle in gear:• Start the engine• Depress the brak

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

1 (First)• Provides maximum engine braking.• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.• Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCEGetting roadside assistanceTo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside

Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide forinformation on:• coverage period• exact fuel amounts• towing of your disabled vehicle• eme

• The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn.• Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flasherssimultaneously.• Depr

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch bypushing in on the reset button.4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause fo

COLORFuseratingMinifusesStandardfusesMaxifusesCartridgemaxifusesFuse linkcartridge50A — — Red Red Red60A — — Blue — Yellow70A — — Tan — Brown80A — — N

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description1 15A Taxi, Cluster, Lighting ControlModule (Interior Lighting)2 10A Igniti

AM/FM stereo cassette (if equipped)1. Balance: Press to shift sound tothe left/right speakers.2. Fade: Press to shift sound to therear/front speakers.

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description14 10A Ignition (ON) - BTSI (Floor-shifttransmission)15 7.5A Ignition (ON/A

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description25 10A Autolamp/Sunload sensor, Powermirrors, Door lock switches,Mirror swi

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription1 25A* Ignition switch (Key in, RUN 1,RUN

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription12 25A* Audio13 20A* Instrument panel power point14 20A* Stop lamp switch15 20A* Heat

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription108 20A** Moonroof (non-Police vehiclesonly)Spotlights (available on Policevehicles,

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription2041⁄2ISO relay PCM205 — Not used2061⁄2ISO relay Fuel207 — Not used208 — Not used2091

CHANGING THE TIRESIf you get a flat tire while driving:• do not brake heavily.• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.• hold the steering wheel firml

• Tow a trailer• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time• Use comme

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to:• Towing a trailer• Driving vehicles equipped with a

3. Remove the spare tire and thejack. The jack could be located:• A — behind the mini spare tire or• B — behind the full size sparetireOn vehicles equ

Seating and Safety Restraints 99Seating 99Safety restraints 104Airbags 119Child restraints 131Tires, Wheels and Loading 143Tire Information 143Vehicle

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, pressand hold to activate AutomaticMusic Search (allows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being play

5. Locate pry off notch (ifequipped) and remove the centerornament from the aluminum wheelwith the tapered end of the wheelnut wrench that came with y

To lessen risk of personalinjury, do not put any partof your body under the vehiclewhile changing a tire. Do not startthe engine when your vehicle iso

Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*lb.ft. N•m1⁄2x 20 100 135* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt andrust. Use only Ford recom

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake onboth vehicles

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 of a roadside assistance program, y

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeYou must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling

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13. AM/FM: Press to choose afrequency band in radio mode.14. Bass: Press/ todecrease/increase the bass output.15. Treble: Press/ todecrease/increase t

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

achieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined onthe front page of the Warranty Guide. However, if your warranty concernhas not

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

If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knockindex lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regionaloffice or

(Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check ormoney order.)Obtaining a French owner’s guideFrench Owner’s Guides can be obtained fro

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

coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these contaminantsmay cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking andsmearing

INTERIORFor fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideairbags:• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.• Remove

1. CD slot: Insert a CD, label sideup. With the ignition on, the radiowill begin play when a CD isinserted. If the ignition is off, press CD prior to

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and

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

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. Power distribution box9. Engine oil filler cap10. Automatic transmission flui

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. Turn the bladeat a right angle to the arm. Push thelock tab (A) to releas

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

• Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine isoverfilled, some oil must beremoved from the e

economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization andApproval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japaneseautomobile manufactur

If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced.For longer, trouble-free operation, keep

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.5. Turn the A/C on and allow the e

8. SEL: Use with Bass, Treble,Balance, Fade and other menufunctions.9. MENU: Press MENU to accessthe following functions:Compression: Brings soft and

Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, the e

Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use enginecoolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specifiedfunction and

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. Thesecan be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the enginecoolant.For vehicl

Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a lowlevel of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible enginedamage.Recycle

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damag

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.3. If this is n

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused ormishandled.Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is acancer-causing age

• FFV fuel tanks may contain zero to 85 percent ethanol. Any fuelblends containing gasoline and ethanol should be treated the same as“Fuel Ethanol ”.

RefuelingFuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severeinjuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others:• Read and follow all the instr

If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel fillercap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty maybe void for any

11. On/Off/Volume: Push to turnon/off; turn to adjust the volumelevels.Note: With the ignition turned off,you may press the volume control tomomentari

Octane recommendationsDo not be concerned if your enginesometimes knocks lightly. However,if it knocks heavily under mostdriving conditions while you

FFV engine (if equipped)Your FFV will operate well on ordinary “Regular” unleaded gasoline, butonly the highest quality fuel ethanol will provide the

Filling the tankThe advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal tothe rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the R

5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fueleconomy:Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.Calculatio

Maintenance• Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.• Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fueleconomy

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to co

it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is onthe Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near theengine. Th

condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below

BRAKE FLUIDThe fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels below the “MAX” lineth

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

Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo SingleCD/Cassette system (if equipped)1. CD slot: Insert a CD, label sideup. With the ignition on

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

For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer toscheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals forchanging the PCV val

Fluid Ford Part Name CapacityFuel tank N/A 19.0 gallons (71.9L)Rear axle lubricant5Motorcraft SAE80W-90 Premium RearAxle Lubricant5.0 pints (2.4L)7Win

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

Item Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationAutomatictransmission(4R75E)MotorcraftMERCON威VATF3XT-5-QMMERCON威VRear AxleLubricantMotorcraft SAE80W

ENGINE DATAEngine 4.6L V8 engine 4.6L FFV V8 engineCubic inches 281 281Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol(E 85)Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLESafety Compliance Certification LabelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Safety Compli

Vehicle identification number (VIN)The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel.Please

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONSYou can find atransmission/transaxle code on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel. The following table tell

TREB (Treble): Press TREB; thenpressSEL-TEXT todecrease/increase the level of trebleoutput.4. BAL (Balance): Press BAL; thenpressSEL-TEXT to shiftsoun

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford

Peace of mindFirst aid and safety kitsFull vehicle coversLocking gas capRemote startVehicle security systemsMobile-Ease娂 hands-free communication syst

AABS (see Brakes) ...173Air cleaner filter ...250–251Air conditioning ...37Air suspension ...

Climate control (see Airconditioning or Heating) ...37Clock adjust6-CD in dash ...33AM/FM ...

FFail safe cooling ...234Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...235Floor mats ...82Fluid capacities ...

autolock ...90keypad ...91programming entry code ...91Keys ...

Relays ...187, 195Remote entry system ...86illuminated entry ...89locking/unlocking door

trailer towing ...163wrecker ...207Traction control ...175Traction-lok re

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With RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed.One of the various program types will appear. PressSEL-TEXTto scroll through music ty

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The Dolby威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby威 and the double-Dsymbol are regist

13. SCAN: Press SCAN to hear abrief sampling of radio stations,selections or CD tracks. Press againto stop.14. SHUF (Shuffle): Press to playthe tracks

Maintenance and Specifications 221Engine compartment 222Engine oil 224Battery 227Engine Coolant 229Fuel information 235Air filter(s) 251Part numbers 2

Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CDsound system (if equipped)1. CD slot: To insert a CD, pressLOAD. When the system is ready,i

4. MUTE: Press to mute the playingmedia. Press again to return to theplaying media or turn the volumecontrol to adjust the volume.5. Eject: Press to e

9. MENU: Press MENU repeatedlyto access RDS on/off.UseSEL-TEXT to toggleRDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or ShowType mode. (ME

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically andslightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.Recommended level is 1

15. SAT: Your system may be equipped with Satellite Ready capability.The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through yourauthorized dea

Don’t:• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not beingplayed.CD/C

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)1. Fan speed adjustment: Controlsthe volume of air circulated in thevehicle.2. Temperature sele

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:1. Select NORM A/C.2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.3. Set the fan spee

3. Fan speed: Turn to manuallyincrease or decrease fan speed.4. Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defrostervents and the side win

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield.To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:1. Se

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

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

PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation.• Rotate the thumbwheel from leftto righ

INTERIOR LAMPSMap/Courtesy lampsThe courtesy lamps light when:• any door is opened.• the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated past the detent.• th

Rear courtesy/reading lampsRotate the lens to illuminate thelamp. With the lens in the flatposition, the courtesy lamp lightswhen:• Any door is opened

Function Trade NumberLicense plate lamp 168High-mount brakelamp 912Luggage compartment lamp 212-2Rear reading lamp 578Map lamp 906Dual floorwell lamp

3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward.4. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed fr

5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If theheadlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you shouldnot need to ali

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

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answ

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

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: Rotate the endof the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease the

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp.Slide on rod feature (ifequipped)Rotate the visor towards

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objec

OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Some of the

2. Hold down the MODE button for5 seconds to enter zone mode. Thedisplay will read PRESS RESET TOSET ZONE XX where XX is thecurrent zone.3. Release th

2. Hold down the MODE button for10 seconds to enter the calibrationmode. The display will read PRESSRESET TO DECAL.3. Release the MODE button.4. Press

door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safetystandards. For more information, contact HomeLink威 at:www.homelink.com or 1–800–355

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm)away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program (located on youroverhead conso

5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button and observe theHomeLink威 house icon on the display. If the indicator light(s)underneath the house

SPECIAL NOTICESNew Vehicle Limited WarrantyFor a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited

• Continue to press and hold theHomeLink威 button (note step 3in the “Programming” section)while you press and release —every two seconds (“cycle”)your

• After about 20 seconds, themessage CHANNELS CLEAREDwill appear on the display. Do nothold for longer that 30 seconds.HomeLink威 is now in the train(o

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insertany other object in the power outlet as this will damag

Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewindow.One touch dow

Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirrorsince this may impair proper mirror performance.EXTERIOR MIRRORSPower side view

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is

3. Press the SET + control andrelease it.4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.5. The indicatorlight (ifequipped) on the instrument clusterwill t

Increasing speed while using speed controlThere are two ways to set a higherspeed:• Press and hold the SET + controluntil you get to the desiredspeed,

Turning off speed controlThere are two ways to turn off the speed control:• Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set s

Climate control features• Press TEMP + or - to adjusttemperature.MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)To vent the moon roof:• Press and hold the controlforward to r

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

HOMELINK姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The HomeLink威 Wireless Control System, located on the overheadconsole, provides a convenient way to rep

1. Press and hold the two outsidebuttons releasing only when theindicator light begins to flash after20 seconds. Do not repeat Step 1to program additi

7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and colorof the button may vary by manufacturer.)Note: There are 30 seconds in which to

Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control SystemTo operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink威 button.Activation will now occur for thet

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle info

ResetPress this control to reset functions shown in the INFO menu andSETUP menu.Info menuThis control displays the following control displays:• Trip o

Average fuel economy (AFE)Select this function from the INFOmenu to display your average fueleconomy in miles/gallon or liters/100km.If you calculate

Setup menuPress this control for the following displays:• System Check• Display (odometer/speedometer)• Font Size (normal/large)• Units (English/Metri

Display Type1. Select this function from theSETUP menu.2. Press the SELECT control tochange the display.Font Size1. Select this function from theSETUP

Oil Minder Start Value1. Select this function from theSETUP control for the currentdisplay mode.2. Press the SELECT control tochange oil value.System

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Airbag - FrontAirbag

Warning display StatusDoor Ajar Warning cannot be resetCoolant over temperature Warning returns after 10 minutesPowertrain malfunctionCheck fuel capCh

Center. Once this message disappears (after approximately 2 seconds),press RESET to clear the warning.TRUNK AJAR. Displayed when the trunk is not comp

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROLThe remote trunk release control islocated on the driver’s door trimpanel and can be operated at anytime.You can render the swit

KEYSThe vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) keylock system.• The master key will access the vehicle’s doors, trunk, glove b

Smart locks (if equipped)With the key in any ignition position, and either the driver’s orpassenger’s door open, the doors cannot be locked using the

To open the luggage compartmentdoor (lid) from within the luggagecompartment, pull the illuminated“T” shaped handle and push up onthe trunk lid. The h

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the fol

Press again within three seconds to receive confirmation that thevehicle was successfully locked. Note: If all vehicle doors are closedupon the second

2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circuit board.3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local r

Place the key in the ignition andcycle from 1 (OFF/LOCK) to 3 (ON)eight times in rapid successionwithin 10 seconds. After doorslock/unlock, press any

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

Autolock (if equipped)This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:• all doors are closed,• the engine is running,• you shift into any gear

5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position.6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming mode isentered/active.7. With the ignition

2. Within five seconds press 1 • 2 on the keypad to enter theprogramming mode.3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be enteredwithin f

2. Press and release 1 • 2 within 5 seconds of step 1.3. Press and hold 1 • 2 for two seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lockand then unlock to co

Radio type approval numbers for Immobiliser System PATS XCVRIf the type approval of your immobilizer system is inspected in one of thecountries listed

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.Your ve

Automatic armingThe vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 1(OFF/LOCK) position.The theft indicator on theinstrument panel wi

1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed coded key into theignition and turn the ignition from 1(OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON) position(maintain ignition in

Arming the systemWhen armed, the perimeter alarm will notify you of an unauthorizedentry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the pa

SEATINGAdjustable head restraintsHead restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.To properly adjust your head restraints, l