Mercury Automobile 1999 Mystique User Manual
Contents  
Before driving  
Introduction  
2
Instrumentation  
4
20  
72  
Controls and features  
Seating and safety restraints  
Starting and driving  
Starting  
104  
112  
137  
Driving  
Roadside emergencies  
Servicing  
Maintenance and care  
Capacities and specifications  
Customer assistance  
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)  
Index  
158  
217  
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236  
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Introduction  
ICONS  
Indicates a warning. Read the  
following section on Warnings for  
a full explanation.  
Indicates that vehicle information  
related to recycling and other  
environmental concerns will follow.  
We must all play our part in  
protecting the environment.  
Correct vehicle usage and the  
authorized disposal of waste  
cleaning and lubrication materials  
are significant steps toward this  
aim.  
WARNINGS  
How can you reduce the risk of  
personal injury and prevent  
possible damage to others, your  
vehicle and its equipment?  
In this owner’s guide, answers to  
such questions are contained in  
comments highlighted by the  
warning triangle symbol.  
BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE  
There are no particular breaking-in  
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid  
driving too fast during the first  
1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary  
speeds frequently. This is  
necessary to give the moving parts  
a chance to break in.  
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Introduction  
If possible, you should avoid hard  
braking for the first 1 600 km  
(1 000 miles).  
From 1 600 km (1 000 miles)  
onwards, you can gradually  
increase the performance of your  
vehicle up to the permitted  
maximum speeds.  
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS  
GUIDE  
The information found in this guide  
was in effect at the time of  
printing. Ford may change the  
contents without notice and  
without incurring obligation.  
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Instrumentation  
Page 22  
Traction control*  
Page 55  
Turn signal/high beam  
Page 54  
Hazard flasher  
control  
Page 6  
Instrument cluster  
Page 23  
Power mirrors*  
Page 56  
Windshield  
wiper/washer  
control  
Page 22  
Rear window  
defroster control*  
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TRACTION  
NTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
On  
Res  
Set  
Acc  
Off  
Coast  
Page 162  
Hood release  
Page 54  
Horn  
Page 52  
Ignition switch  
Page 57  
Speed control*  
Page 20, 21  
Headlamp control/  
Foglamp control*  
Page 53  
Tilt steering  
wheel lever  
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Instrumentation  
Page 23  
Instrument panel  
dimmer switch  
On various models the  
appearance and location of  
some items may differ from  
those shown here. However,  
the page references given  
still apply.  
Page 70  
Anti-theft system status  
indicator*  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
Page 24  
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
Climate control system  
SIDE 1-2  
POWER AUDIO  
VOLUME  
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
Page 32  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Electronic sound system  
* if equipped  
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Instrumentation  
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O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
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CONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
LIGHTS AND CHIMES  
There are two different instrument  
cluster designs. The individual  
warning and indicator lights are  
described on the following pages.  
Turn signal  
Alternative design  
Flashes when the left or right turn  
signal or hazard lights are  
activated.  
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Instrumentation  
Charging system  
Briefly illuminates when the  
ignition is turned on and the engine  
is off. The light also illuminates  
when the battery is not charging  
properly and the vehicle may  
require electrical system service.  
Alternative design  
Safety belt  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
switched on as a reminder to fasten  
the safety belts. For more  
information, refer to Safety belt  
indicator light and warning  
chime in the Seating and safety  
restraints chapter.  
Alternative design  
High beams  
Illuminates when the headlamp  
high beams are on.  
Alternative design  
Air bag secondary warning  
O/D  
OFF  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
Flashes periodically when there is a  
malfunction with the air bag  
system.  
For more information, refer to the  
Seating and safety restraints  
chapter.  
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Instrumentation  
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TRACTION  
CONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
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80  
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BRAKE  
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TRACTION  
CONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
Traction control system light  
(if equipped)  
O/D  
OFF  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
This light comes on when the  
traction control system has been  
disengaged. It may flash on and off  
while driving to indicate the system  
is operating.  
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Instrumentation  
If the light stays on for more than  
three (3) seconds after the ignition  
is turned to the ON position or  
stays on continuously while you are  
driving, have the traction control  
system checked by a qualified  
technician as soon as possible.  
For more information, refer to  
Traction Control in the Driving  
chapter.  
Low coolant (if equipped)  
O/D  
OFF  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
Briefly illuminates when the  
ignition is turned on and the engine  
is off. Illuminates when the engine  
coolant level is low. Refer to the  
Maintenance and care chapter to  
check the engine coolant level.  
O/D Off indicator  
(Automatic transaxle only)  
O/D  
OFF  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
Illuminates and remains  
illuminated when the transaxle  
control switch (TCS) on the side of  
the gearshift lever is pressed and  
overdrive is turned off. For details,  
refer to the Driving chapter.  
Indicates the status of the  
transaxle and will flash steadily if a  
malfunction is detected. If the  
flashing persists, have your  
transaxle serviced by your dealer  
or a qualified service technician as  
soon as possible.  
If the condition persists, your  
transaxle may be damaged.  
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Instrumentation  
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TRACTION  
CONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
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BRAKE  
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IO  
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O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
CONTROL  
CONTROL  
Check engine  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
computer that monitors the  
engine’s emission control system.  
This system is commonly known  
as the On Board Diagnostics (OBD  
II) system. This OBD II system  
protects the environment by  
ensuring that your vehicle  
continues to meet government  
emission standards. The OBD II  
system also assists the service  
technician in properly servicing  
your vehicle.  
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Instrumentation  
The check engine indicator light  
illuminates when the ignition is  
first turned to the ON position to  
check the bulb. If it comes on  
after the engine is started, one of  
the engine’s emission control  
systems may be malfunctioning.  
The light may illuminate without a  
driveability concern being noted.  
The vehicle will usually be drivable  
and will not require towing.  
What you should do if the check  
engine light illuminates  
Light turns on solid:  
This means that the OBD II system  
has detected a malfunction.  
Temporary malfunctions may cause  
your check engine light to  
illuminate. Examples are:  
• The vehicle has run out of fuel  
(The engine may misfire or run  
poorly.)  
• Poor fuel quality or water in the  
fuel  
• The fuel cap may not have been  
securely tightened.  
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Instrumentation  
These temporary malfunctions can  
be corrected by filling the fuel tank  
with good quality fuel and/or  
properly tightening the fuel cap.  
After three drive cycles without  
these or any other temporary  
malfunctions present, the check  
engine light should turn off. (A  
driving cycle consists of a cold  
engine startup followed by mixed  
city/highway driving.)  
No additional vehicle service is  
required.If the “check engine”  
light remains on, have your vehicle  
serviced at the first available  
opportunity.  
Light is blinking:  
Engine misfire is occuring which  
could damage your catalytic  
converter. You should drive in a  
moderate fashion (avoid heavy  
acceleration and deceleration) and  
have your vehicle serviced at the  
first available opportunity.  
Under engine misfire  
conditions, excessive  
exhaust temperatures could  
damage the catalytic converter,  
the fuel system, interior floor  
coverings or other vehicle com-  
ponents, possibly causing a fire.  
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Instrumentation  
Low fuel  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
Illuminates when the fuel tank has  
approximately eight liters (two  
gallons) remaining. The lamp will  
also illuminate when the ignition  
key is turned to ON and the engine  
is off.  
Air bag readiness  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
Briefly illuminates when the  
ignition is turned on. If the light  
fails to illuminate, continues to  
flash, or remains on, have the  
system serviced immediately.  
Front foglamps (if equipped)  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
Illuminates when foglamps are  
switched on.  
Refer to Foglamp control in the  
Controls and features chapter for  
notes on use.  
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Instrumentation  
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160100  
180 110  
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0 0 0 12 3  
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BRAKE  
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10  
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MPH  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
55  
70  
100 120  
4
60  
80  
5
3
BRAKE  
50  
90  
80  
140  
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40  
30  
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160100  
180 110  
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MPH  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
Brake system warning  
Extinguishes when the parking  
brake is released. Illuminates after  
releasing the parking brake to  
indicate low brake fluid level.  
BRAKE  
BRAKE  
Illumination while driving may  
indicate that one of the braking  
circuits has failed. The second  
braking circuit will remain intact.  
However, you will need to brake  
harder and allow for increased  
stopping distances.  
Alternative design  
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Instrumentation  
Have the system checked by your  
dealer or qualified technician  
before continuing your journey.  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  
(if equipped)  
BRAKE  
Momentarily illuminates when the  
ignition is turned on and the engine  
is off. If the light stays on or  
continues to flash, the ABS needs  
to be serviced.  
BRAKE  
Alternative design  
Brake system and ABS warning  
lights  
BRAKE  
If both warning lights illuminate at  
the same time while driving, stop  
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to  
do so. Have the braking system  
checked by your dealer or qualified  
service technician before  
BRAKE  
Alternative design  
continuing your journey.  
When stopping the vehicle, slowly  
reduce the speed. Use the brakes  
with great care.  
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Instrumentation  
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70  
100 120  
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80  
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90  
160100  
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0 0 0 12 3  
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BRAKE  
40  
20  
20  
10  
200  
C
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MPH  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
55  
70  
100 120  
4
60  
80  
5
3
BRAKE  
50  
90  
80  
140  
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40  
30  
0 0 0 12 3  
160100  
180 110  
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O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
Engine oil pressure  
BRAKE  
BRAKE  
Illuminates when the ignition is  
turned on and the engine is off.  
The light also illuminates when  
engine oil pressure has been lost.  
Refer to the Maintenance and  
care chapter to check the engine  
oil level as soon as possible. If the  
engine oil level is correct and the  
light stays on, see your dealer or  
qualified service technician.  
Alternative design  
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Instrumentation  
Testing the warning and  
indicator lights and chimes  
Turn the ignition key to the on  
position without starting the  
engine. The following warning and  
indicator lights will illuminate  
briefly: charging system, safety belt  
(does not illuminate, if the driver’s  
safety belt is fastened), traction  
control, ABS, brake, low coolant,  
low fuel, engine oil pressure, check  
engine and air bag readiness.  
If any of these lights do not  
illuminate, see your dealer or  
qualified service technician.  
Headlamps on warning chime  
Sounds when the headlamps are  
on, the ignition is off (and the key  
is not in the ignition) and the  
driver’s door is open.  
Key-in-ignition warning chime  
Sounds when the key is left in the  
off/lock or accessory position and  
the driver’s door is open.  
Safety belt warning chime  
For information on the safety belt  
warning chime, refer to the  
Seating and safety restraints  
chapter.  
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Instrumentation  
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70  
100 120  
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80  
50  
90  
160100  
180 110  
80  
140  
40  
30  
0 0 0 12 3  
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BRAKE  
40  
20  
20  
10  
200  
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MPH  
TR  
T
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O
IO  
N
N
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
CONTROL  
CONTROL  
55  
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100 120  
4
60  
80  
5
3
BRAKE  
50  
90  
80  
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40  
30  
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160100  
180 110  
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MPH  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
GAUGES  
Engine coolant temperature  
gauge  
C
H
Indicates the temperature of the  
engine coolant. If it enters the red  
section, the engine is overheating.  
Switch off the ignition and  
determine the source of the  
problem. Refer to Checking and  
adding engine coolant in the  
Maintenance and care chapter.  
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Instrumentation  
Tachometer  
4
Indicates the engine speed in  
revolutions per minute (rpm).  
5
3
6
2
7
1
8
0
x 1000  
Speedometer  
Speedometer  
Odometer  
Indicates the current vehicle  
speed.  
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100 120  
Odometer  
60  
80  
50  
90  
Registers the total mileage of the  
vehicle.  
80  
140  
40  
30  
0 0 0 12 3  
160100  
180 110  
60  
40  
20  
20  
10  
200  
120  
130  
0 0 0 0  
Trip odometer  
MPH  
The trip odometer can register the  
mileage of individual journeys. To  
reset, depress the button.  
Trip odometer  
Reset button  
Fuel gauge  
The fuel gauge displays the  
approximate level of usable fuel left  
in the fuel reservoir.  
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MPH  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
SIDE 1-2  
POWER AUDIO  
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
INSTRUMENT PANEL  
CONTROLS  
Headlamp control  
Lamps off.  
Turn one position clockwise:  
Parking lamps, instrument panel  
lamps, license plate lamps, and tail  
lamps on  
Turn two positions clockwise:  
Headlamps on.  
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Controls and features  
Foglamp control (if equipped)  
Pull out the control while the  
headlamps are on to turn the  
foglamps on.  
Push the control in to deactivate  
the foglamps.  
Daytime running light (DRL)  
(Canadian vehicles only)  
The DRL system turns on the  
highbeam headlamps, with a  
reduced light output, when:  
• the vehicle is running and the  
ignition is in the on position and  
• the headlamp system is in the off  
position.  
The daytime running light  
(DRL) system will not  
illuminate the tail lamps and  
parking lamps. Turn on your  
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do  
so may result in a collision.  
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MPH  
TR  
T
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R
C
AC  
T
T
IOIO  
N
N
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TROL  
NTROL  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
SIDE 1-2  
POWER AUDIO  
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Rear window defroster  
(if equipped)  
Press the defroster control to clear  
the rear window of thin ice and fog.  
The ignition must be in the on  
position to operate the rear  
window defroster.  
The defroster turns off  
automatically after 10 minutes or  
when the ignition is turned to the  
off position. To manually turn off  
the defroster, push the control  
again.  
Traction control system  
(if equipped)  
This button turns the traction  
control system off and on. See  
Driving for more information.  
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Controls and features  
Panel dimmer control  
Adjust the control to vary the  
intensity of the panel lighting.  
Operates only when the exterior  
lights are switched on.  
To switch on the interior lamp,  
rotate the control completely to the  
left.  
Power mirrors  
The control can be swivelled and  
turned.  
Turn the control counterclockwise  
to adjust the driver’s side mirror,  
clockwise to adjust the passenger’s  
side mirror. Adjust the selected  
mirror by moving the center  
control in the desired direction.  
Then turn the control back to the  
center position.  
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VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Climate control system  
Your vehicle has one of the  
following climate control systems:  
• Manual heating system  
• Manual heating and air  
conditioning system  
In some modes, the two systems  
function similarly. In modes where  
the systems do not function  
similarly, the different functions  
are noted.  
Vents  
Airflow from the vents may be  
adjusted by moving the horizontal  
control or vertically adjusting the  
vent (except passenger side outer  
vent) according to your airflow  
preference.  
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LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
Heater only system  
(if equipped)  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
DEF  
LO  
Fan speed control  
Controls the volume of air  
circulated in the vehicle.  
HI  
Temperature control knob  
Controls the temperature of the  
airflow inside the vehicle. On  
heater-only systems, the air cannot  
be cooled below the outside  
temperature.  
Mode selector control  
Controls the direction of the  
airflow to the inside of the vehicle.  
• PANEL – Distributes outside air  
through the instrument panel  
registers.  
• OFF – Outside air is shut out and  
the fan will not operate.  
• PNL/FLR – Distributes outside  
air through the instrument panel  
registers and the floor ducts.  
• FLOOR – Allows for maximum  
heating. Distributes outside air  
through floor ducts.  
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• FLR/DEF – Distributes outside  
air through the floor ducts and the  
windshield defroster ducts.  
• DEF – Distributes outside air  
through the windshield defroster  
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or  
fog from the windshield.  
Operating tips  
• In humid weather, select DEF  
before driving. This will help to  
prevent your windshield from  
fogging. After a few minutes, select  
any desired position.  
• To prevent humidity buildup  
inside the vehicle, don’t drive with  
the climate control system in the  
OFF position.  
• Don’t put objects under the front  
seat that will interfere with the  
airflow to the back seats.  
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves  
from the air intake area (at the  
bottom of the windshield under the  
hood).  
• When placing objects on top of  
your instrument panel, be careful  
to not place them over the  
defroster outlets. These objects  
can block airflow and reduce your  
ability to see through your  
windshield. Also, avoid placing  
small objects on top of your  
instrument panel. These objects  
can fall down into the defroster  
outlets and block airflow and  
possibly damage your climate  
control system.  
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LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
Manual heating and air  
conditioning system  
(if equipped)  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
Fan speed control  
LO  
Controls the volume of air  
circulated in the vehicle.  
HI  
Temperature control knob  
Controls the temperature of the  
airflow inside the vehicle.  
OFF  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
Mode selector control  
PANEL  
Controls the direction of the  
airflow to the inside of the vehicle.  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
The air conditioning compressor  
will operate in all modes except  
PANEL, PNL/FLR, and FLOOR.  
However, the air conditioning will  
only function if the outside  
temperature is about 10°C (50°F )  
or above.  
Since the air conditioner removes  
considerable moisture from the air  
during operation, it is normal if  
clear water drips on the ground  
under the air conditioner drain  
while the system is working and  
even after you have stopped the  
vehicle.  
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Under normal conditions, your  
vehicle’s climate control system  
should be left in any position other  
than MAX A/C or OFF when the  
vehicle is parked. This allows the  
vehicle to “breathe” through the  
outside air inlet duct.  
• MAX A/C – Uses recirculated air  
to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is  
noisier than A/C but more  
economical and will cool the inside  
of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be  
from the instrument panel  
registers. This mode can also be  
used to prevent undesirable odors  
from entering the vehicle.  
• A/C – Uses outside air to cool the  
vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C  
but not as economical. Airflow will  
be from the instrument panel  
registers.  
• PANEL – Distributes outside air  
through the instrument panel  
registers. However, the air will not  
be cooled below the outside  
temperature because the air  
conditioning does not operate in  
this mode.  
• OFF – Outside air is shut out and  
the fan will not operate. For short  
periods of time only, use this mode  
to prevent undesirable odors from  
entering the vehicle.  
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• PNL/FLR – Distributes outside  
air through the instrument panel  
registers and the floor ducts.  
However, the air will not be cooled  
below the outside temperature  
because the air conditioning does  
not operate in this mode. For  
added customer comfort, when the  
temperature control knob is  
anywhere in between the full hot  
and full cold positions, the air  
distributed through the floor ducts  
will be slightly warmer than the air  
sent to the instrument panel  
registers.  
• FLOOR – Allows for maximum  
heating by distributing outside air  
through the floor ducts. However,  
the air will not be cooled below the  
outside temperature because the  
air conditioning does not operate in  
this mode.  
• FLR/DEF – Distributes outside  
air through the windshield  
defroster ducts and the floor ducts.  
Heating and air conditioning  
capabilities are provided in this  
mode. For added customer  
comfort, the air distributed through  
the floor ducts will be slightly  
warmer than the air sent to the  
windshield defroster ducts. If the  
temperature is about 10°C (50°F)  
or higher, the air conditioner will  
automatically dehumidify the air to  
prevent fogging.  
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• DEF – Distributes outside air  
through the windshield defroster  
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or  
fog from the windshield. If the  
temperature is about 10°C (50°F)  
or higher, the air conditioner will  
automatically dehumidify the air to  
prevent fogging.  
Operating tips  
• In humid weather, select DEF  
before driving. This will prevent  
your windshield from fogging. After  
a few minutes, select any desired  
position.  
• To prevent humidity buildup  
inside the vehicle, don’t drive with  
the climate control system in the  
OFF position.  
• Don’t put objects under the front  
seat that will interfere with the  
airflow to the back seats.  
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves  
from the air intake area (at the  
bottom of the windshield under the  
hood).  
• If your vehicle has been parked  
with the windows closed during hot  
weather, the air conditioner will do  
a much faster job of cooling if you  
drive for two or three minutes with  
the windows open. This will force  
most of the hot, stale air out of the  
vehicle. Then operate your air  
conditioner as you would normally.  
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• When placing objects on top of  
your instrument panel, be careful  
to not place them over the  
defroster outlets. These objects  
can block airflow and reduce your  
ability to see through your  
windshield. Also, avoid placing  
small objects on top of your  
instrument panel. These objects  
can fall down into the defroster  
outlets and block airflow and  
possibly damage your climate  
control system.  
Cabin air filter  
Your vehicle is equipped with an air  
filter that removes pollen and road  
dust from outside air before it is  
directed to the interior of the  
vehicle. Refer to the Maintenance  
and care chapter for maintenance  
of this filter.  
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AUDIO SYSTEMS  
Compact disc radio  
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Electronic stereo radio with cassette  
Electronic stereo radio  
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Power control  
Press the control to turn the audio  
system on or off.  
Volume control  
Press the control to raise or lower  
volume.  
If the volume is set above a certain  
level and the ignition is turned off,  
the volume will come back on at a  
“nominal” listening level when the  
ignition switch is turned back on.  
AM/FM select  
The AM/FM select control works in  
radio mode and allows you to select  
AM or FM frequency bands.  
Press the control to switch  
between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory  
preset stations.  
Tune adjust  
The tune control works in radio  
mode.  
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The tune adjust with electronic  
stereo radio  
• Press (–) to move to the next  
frequency down the band (whether  
or not a listenable station is located  
there). Hold the control to move  
through the frequencies quickly.  
• Press (+) to move to the next  
frequency up the band (whether or  
not a listenable station is located  
there). Hold for quick movement.  
Tune adjust with compact disc  
radio  
• Press the SCAN/TUNE control  
twice.  
• Within approximately five  
seconds press and release either  
or  
on the SEEK button to  
change to the next frequency up or  
down.  
• Press and hold down or  
quickly move through the  
frequencies.  
to  
Tune adjust with electronic  
stereo cassette radio  
• Press the AMS control.  
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• Within approximately five  
seconds, press and release either  
or  
on the SEEK control to  
change to the next frequency up or  
down.  
• Press and hold down  
quickly move through the  
frequencies.  
or  
to  
Seek function  
The seek function control works in  
radio or tape mode.  
Seek function in radio mode  
• Press  
to find the next  
listenable station down the  
frequency band.  
• Press  
to find the next  
listenable station up the frequency  
band.  
Seek function in tape mode  
• Press the AMS control.  
• Press  
to listen to the  
previous selection on the tape.  
• Press to listen to the next  
selection on the tape.  
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Scan function  
The scan function works in radio  
and CD mode (if equipped).  
Scan function with electronic  
stereo cassette radio  
Press the SCAN control to hear a  
brief sampling of all listenable  
stations on the frequency band.  
Press the control again to stop the  
scan mode.  
Scan function with compact  
disc radio  
• Press the SCAN/TUNE control  
once.  
• Push  
on the SEEK control to  
hear a brief sampling of listenable  
stations up the frequency band.  
• Push  
to hear a brief sampling  
of listenable stations down the  
frequency band.  
Radio station memory preset  
The radio is equipped with six  
station memory preset controls.  
These controls can be used to  
select up to six preset AM stations  
and twelve FM stations (six in FM1  
and six in FM2).  
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Setting memory preset stations  
1. Select the frequency band with  
the AM/FM select control.  
2. Select a station. Refer to Tune  
adjust or Seek function for more  
information on selecting a station.  
3. Press and hold a memory preset  
control until the sound returns,  
indicating the station is held in  
memory on the control you  
selected.  
If the battery is disconnected, the  
memory preset stations will need  
to be reset.  
Automatic memory store  
(if equipped)  
Automatic memory store allows  
you to set strong radio stations  
without losing your original  
manually set preset stations. This  
feature is helpful on trips when you  
travel between cities with different  
radio stations.  
Starting automatic memory  
store (if equipped)  
1. Select a frequency using the  
AM/FM select control.  
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2. Press the AUTO PRESET  
control.  
3. When the first six strong stations  
are filled, the station stored in  
memory preset control 1 will start  
playing.  
If there are less than six strong  
stations available on the frequency  
band, the remaining memory  
preset controls will all store the last  
strong station available.  
Deactivating automatic memory  
store  
To deactivate automatic memory  
store and return to your audio  
system’s manually set memory  
stations, press the AUTO PRESET  
control again.  
Bass adjust  
The bass adjust control allows you  
to increase or decrease the audio  
system’s bass output.  
• Push the AUDIO control  
repeatedly until the display reads  
BASS.  
• Press (+) or (–) on the volume  
control to increase or decrease  
bass output.  
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Treble adjust  
The treble adjust control allows  
you to increase or decrease the  
audio system’s treble output.  
• Push the AUDIO control  
repeatedly until the display reads  
TREB.  
• Press (+) or (–) on the volume  
control to increase or decrease  
treble output.  
Speaker balance adjust  
Speaker sound distribution can be  
adjusted between the right and left  
speakers.  
• Push the AUDIO control  
repeatedly until the display reads  
BAL.  
• Press the (+) side of the volume  
control to shift sound to the right  
speakers.  
• Press the (–) side of the volume  
control to shift sound to the left  
speakers.  
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Speaker fade adjust  
Speaker sound distribution can be  
adjusted between the front and  
rear speakers.  
• Push the AUDIO control  
repeatedly until the display reads  
FADE.  
• Press the (+) side of the volume  
control to shift sound to the front  
speakers.  
• Press the (–) side of the volume  
control to shift sound to the rear  
speakers.  
Clock  
CLOCK  
Viewing the clock  
Press the CLOCK control to display  
the time on the audio system  
display.  
Time is displayed:  
• until an audio function control is  
pressed  
• approximately ten seconds after  
each audio system change  
• when the audio system is off and  
the ignition is ON.  
To remove the clock display, press  
the control again.  
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Setting the clock  
SEEK  
Press and hold CLOCK, then press  
SEEK  
to increase the hours or  
to increase minutes.  
The clock will display 12-hour time  
with no AM/PM indications.  
On the single CD audio system, the  
clock can be set with the radio  
power on or off.  
Tape play select  
Insert a tape to begin tape play.  
Push only slightly when inserting a  
cassette tape (with the open edge  
to the right). A cassette deck  
loading mechanism pulls the tape  
in the rest of the way.  
CD play select  
Insert a disc to begin CD play.  
Press the PLAY/STOP control to  
begin CD play if a disc is loaded in  
the CD player. The first track of the  
disc will begin playing if the disc  
has just been loaded. After that,  
CD play will begin where it was  
stopped last.  
Rewind/fast forward  
The rewind and fast forward  
controls work in tape and CD  
modes (if equipped).  
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Rewind/fast forward function in  
tape mode  
• Press  
to rewind the tape.  
Play will continue once the  
beginning of the tape is reached or  
rewind is stopped.  
• Press  
to fast forward the  
tape. Once the end of the tape is  
reached, tape direction reverses  
and the opposite side of the tape  
plays.  
Rewind/fast forward in CD  
mode  
• Press the control for less than  
three seconds for slow rewind.  
• Press the control for more than  
three seconds for fast rewind.  
• Press the control for less than  
three seconds for slow forward  
action.  
• Press the control for more than  
three seconds for fast forward  
action.  
Tape direction select  
Press both  
and  
to play  
the alternate side of a tape.  
Tape eject  
Press the control to stop and eject  
a tape.  
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CD eject  
Press the control to stop and eject  
a CD.  
If a disc is ejected from the CD  
player but is not removed within  
approximately 10 seconds, the  
player will automatically reload the  
disc for storage (unless the disc is  
automatically ejected because it  
was inserted upside down, in which  
case the disc will not be  
automatically reloaded).  
Dolby® noise reduction  
Dolby® noise reduction  
manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation operates only in tape  
mode. Dolby® reduces the amount  
of hiss and static during tape  
playback.  
Press the  
button to activate  
and deactivate Dolby® noise  
reduction.  
Compression adjust  
(if equipped)  
Compression adjust brings soft and  
loud CD passages together for a  
more consistent listening level.  
Press the control to activate and  
deactivate compression adjust.  
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DISPLAY SCREEN  
The display screen gives  
information on the status of the  
audio system.  
Display  
Information  
AM, FM1 or FM2  
Indicates which frequency band the audio  
system is in  
87.9 to 107.9  
(530 to 1610 Am)  
Indicates currently playing radio station  
Illuminated bars  
Indicates volume, relative levels of bass and  
treble and relative levels of speaker balance  
and fade  
Indicates Dolby® Noise Reduction activation  
Indicates side of tape playing  
Indicates CD play  
1 or 2  
Indicates CD stop  
TUNE  
M
Indicates tune mode activated  
Indicates manual tuning is activated  
Indicates scan mode activated  
Indicates Auto Memory Store (AMS)  
Indicates bass mode activated  
Indicates treble mode activated  
Indicates speaker balance adjust  
Indicates speaker fade adjust  
Indicates shuffle feature activated  
Indicates compression feature activated  
SCN or SCAN  
AUTO  
BASS  
TREB  
BAL  
FADE  
SHUF  
COMP  
TOO HOT  
Indicates CD player temperature is above 75°C  
(167°F). CD play will stop. CD play can  
continue once the temperature reaches the  
normal range.  
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Troubleshooting the CD Player  
The laser beam used in the  
compact disc player is  
harmful to the eyes. Do not  
attempt to disassemble the case.  
If sound skips:  
• You may be travelling on a rough  
road, playing scratched discs or the  
disc may be dirty. Skipping will not  
scratch the discs or damage the  
player.  
If player does not work:  
• The disc is inserted with the label  
surface downward.  
• The disc is dusty or defective.  
• The player’s internal temperature  
is above 75°C (167°F). Allow the  
player to cool down before  
operating.  
• A disc with format and  
dimensions not within industry  
standards is inserted.  
Cleaning compact discs  
Inspect all discs for contamination  
before playing. If necessary, clean  
discs only with an approved CD  
cleaner and wipe the center out to  
the edge. Do not use circular  
motion.  
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CD and CD player care  
• Handle discs by their edges only.  
Never touch the playing surface.  
• Do not insert more than one disc  
at a time.  
• Do not expose discs to direct  
sunlight or heat sources for  
extended periods of time.  
• After playing, store the disc in its  
case.  
Cleaning cassette player  
(if equipped)  
Clean the tape player head with a  
cassette cleaning cartridge after  
ten to twelve hours of play in order  
to maintain the best sound and  
operation.  
Cassette and cassette player  
care  
• Use only cassettes that are  
90 minutes long or less.  
• Do not expose tapes to direct  
sunlight, high humidity, extreme  
heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes  
that may have been exposed to  
extreme temperatures to reach a  
moderate temperature before  
playing.  
• Tighten very loose tapes by  
inserting a finger or pencil into the  
hole and turning the hub.  
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• Remove loose labels before  
inserting tapes.  
• Do not leave tapes in the cassette  
player for a long time when not  
being played.  
RADIO FREQUENCY  
INFORMATION  
The Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) and the  
Canadian Radio and  
Telecommunications  
Communications (CRTC) establish  
the frequencies AM and FM  
stations may use for their  
broadcasts. Allowable frequencies  
are:  
AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz  
FM 87.9, 88.1–107.1, 107.9 MHz  
Not all frequencies are used in a  
given area.  
Radio reception factors  
Three factors can affect radio  
reception:  
• Distance/strength. The further  
an FM signal travels, the weaker it  
is. The listenable range of the  
average FM station is  
approximately 40 km (24 miles).  
This range can be affected by  
“signal modulation”.  
Signal modulation is a process  
radio stations use to increase their  
strength/volume relative to other  
stations.  
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• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall  
buildings between your vehicle’s  
antenna and the radio station  
signal can cause FM reception  
problems. Static can be caused on  
AM stations by power lines, electric  
fences, traffic lights and  
thunderstorms. Moving away from  
an interfering structure (out of its  
“shadow”) returns your reception  
to normal.  
• Station overload. Weak signals  
are sometimes captured by  
stronger signals when you pass a  
broadcast tower. A stronger signal  
may temporarily overtake a weaker  
signal and play while the weak  
station frequency is displayed.  
The audio system automatically  
switches to single channel  
reception if it will improve the  
reception of a station normally  
received in stereo.  
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES  
AND SERVICE  
Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for  
audio system warranty information.  
If service is necessary, see your  
dealer or a qualified technician.  
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CONTROLS  
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5
3
50  
90  
80  
140  
6
40  
30  
0 0 0 12 3  
160100  
180 110  
2
60  
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20  
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10  
200  
120  
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1. Ignition off, steering wheel  
locked.  
x
1000  
MPH  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
On vehicles with automatic  
transaxles, the ignition key can  
return to this position only if the  
gearshift lever is in P (Park).  
On  
Res  
Set  
Acc  
Off  
Coast  
2. The accessory position. Steering  
unlocked, radio operational.  
Ignition and all main electrical  
circuits are disabled.  
The ignition key should not be left  
in this position for too long to avoid  
discharging the battery  
unnecessarily.  
3. Ignition switched on, all  
electrical circuits operational.  
Warning and indicator lights  
illuminate. This key position is for  
normal driving.  
2
1
3
4
4. Starter motor activated. Release  
the key as soon as the engine  
starts.  
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70  
100 120  
4
60  
80  
5
3
50  
90  
80  
140  
6
40  
30  
0 0 0 12 3  
160100  
180 110  
2
60  
40  
20  
7
1
20  
10  
200  
120  
0
0
0
0
C
H
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F
8
130  
0
x
1000  
MPH  
TRACTION  
TRACTION  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TROL  
NTROL  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
SIDE 1-2  
POWER AUDIO  
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Tilt steering  
Pull the locking lever on the  
steering column cover up to adjust  
the steering column position.  
Secure the wheel by releasing the  
lever thereby allowing the lever to  
return to the lock position.  
Never adjust the steering  
wheel while the vehicle is  
moving.  
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Hazard flasher control  
Use only in an emergency to warn  
traffic of vehicle breakdown or  
approaching danger. Depress to  
activate. Depress again to switch  
off. The hazard lights can be  
On  
Res  
operated when the ignition is off.  
Set  
Acc  
Off  
Coast  
Horn  
Press the pad. The horn can be  
operated when the ignition is off.  
On  
Res  
Set  
Acc  
Off  
Coast  
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100 120  
4
60  
80  
5
3
50  
90  
80  
140  
6
40  
30  
0 0 0 12 3  
160100  
180 110  
2
60  
40  
20  
7
1
20  
10  
200  
120  
0
0
0
0
C
H
E
F
8
130  
0
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1000  
MPH  
TR  
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O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TROL  
NTROL  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
SIDE 1-2  
POWER AUDIO  
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Multi-function switch  
The turn signal functions are  
available only with the ignition  
switch on.  
Right turn signal  
Move the lever up.  
Left turn signal  
Move the lever down.  
Flash-to-pass  
Pull the lever toward you and  
release quickly for “flash-to-pass”  
operation.  
High beam heaadlamps  
Push the lever toward the  
instrument panel.  
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Windshield wipers and washer  
Wipers  
Lift the windshield wiper lever to  
the desired speed interval.  
• Intermittent: push lever up to the  
first position.  
• Low: push lever up to the second  
position.  
• High: push lever up to the third  
position.  
For a single wipe, push the lever  
downward.  
Intermittent wiper control  
(if equipped)  
Rotate the variable intermittent  
wiper control to the desired speed.  
1 = Short time interval  
6 = Extended time interval  
Washer  
Pull the lever toward the steering  
wheel. The washer operates in  
conjunction with the windshield  
wipers.  
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70  
100 120  
4
60  
80  
5
3
50  
90  
80  
140  
6
40  
30  
0 0 0 12 3  
160100  
180 110  
2
60  
40  
20  
7
1
20  
10  
200  
120  
0
0
0
0
C
H
E
F
8
130  
0
x
1000  
MPH  
TRACTION  
O/D  
OFF  
TRACTION  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
TROL  
OTROL  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
On  
Res  
DEF  
Set  
Acc  
SIDE 1-2  
Off  
Coast  
POWER AUDIO  
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Speed control (if equipped)  
Do not use the speed control  
in heavy traffic or on roads  
that are winding, slippery, or  
unpaved.  
To turn speed control off  
• Press Off, or  
On  
• turn off the vehicle ignition.  
Once the speed control is switched  
off, the previously programmed set  
speed will be erased.  
Off  
To turn speed control on  
• Press On.  
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To set a speed  
Res  
Press Set Acc. For speed control to  
operate, the speed control must be  
on and the vehicle speed must be  
greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).  
Set  
Acc  
If you drive up or down a steep hill,  
your vehicle speed may vary  
momentarily slower or faster than  
the set speed. This is normal.  
Coast  
Speed control cannot reduce the  
vehicle speed if it increases above  
the set speed on a downhill. If your  
vehicle speed is faster than the set  
speed while driving on a downhill  
in overdrive, you may want to shift  
to the next lower gear to reduce  
your vehicle speed.  
If your vehicle slows down more  
than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your  
set speed on an uphill, your speed  
control will disengage. This is  
Res  
normal. Press Res to re-engage it.  
Set  
Acc  
Coast  
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To set a higher speed  
Res  
• Press and hold Set Acc. Release  
when the desired set speed is  
reached, or  
Set  
• press and release Set Acc. Each  
press will increase the set speed by  
1.6 km/h (1 mph), or  
Acc  
Coast  
• accelerate with your accelerator  
pedal, then press Set Acc.  
You may accelerate with the  
accelerator pedal at any time  
during speed control usage.  
Releasing the accelerator pedal will  
return your vehicle speed to the  
previously set speed.  
To set a lower speed  
• Press and hold Coast. Release  
the control when the desired  
vehicle speed is reached, or  
Res  
• press and release Coast. Each  
press will decrease the set speed  
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or  
Set  
Acc  
Coast  
• depress the brake pedal. When  
the desired vehicle speed is  
reached, press Set Acc.  
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To return to a set speed  
• Press Res. For Res to operate,  
the vehicle speed must be faster  
than 48 km/h (30 mph).  
Res  
Set  
Acc  
Coast  
To disengage speed control  
• Depress the brake pedal.  
Disengaging the speed control will  
not erase the previously  
programmed set speed.  
OVERHEAD CONTROLS  
Interior lamps with reading  
lamps (if equipped)  
The reading lamps and controls are  
located on the dome lamp. Press  
the controls on either side of each  
lamp to activate the lamps.  
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Interior lamps  
(sunroof equipped vehicles)  
The reading lamps are operated by  
separate on/off switches and can be  
adjusted to point in the desired  
direction.  
12  
SEC  
On Off 12 SEC  
Sunroof (if equipped)  
The electric sunroof can be  
operated only when the ignition is  
switched on.  
To open and close the sunroof  
Open/Lift  
Close  
Press the rear part of the control  
on the rocker switch in the roof  
console to open the sunroof. Press  
the front control to close it.  
To lift the rear of the sunroof  
Close the sunroof and press the  
front part of the control again.  
Press the rear control to lower the  
sunroof.  
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DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS  
Power door locks (if equipped)  
LOCK  
Push to lock or unlock all doors.  
Power windows (if equipped)  
The windows will only operate  
when the ignition is switched on.  
Press the appropriate control to  
operate the power windows at each  
door position. All of the windows  
can be controlled from the control  
on the driver door. The passenger  
door window and the rear windows  
can be operated individually with  
separate door controls on the  
respective door.  
One-touch-down feature  
The one-touch-down feature allows  
you to completely open the driver  
window by briefly pressing and  
releasing the bottom of the window  
switch. To stop the window before  
it opens completely, press the  
switch again.  
The one-touch down feature only  
opens the window. To close the  
window, you must press and hold  
the top of the switch.  
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Safety switch  
Move the switch to the left to  
prevent passengers from operating  
the windows.  
Move the switch to the right to  
allow passengers to operate the  
windows.  
Rear door childproof safety  
locks  
When the lever in the rear door  
lock is pushed inwards, the door  
can be opened only from the  
outside of the vehicle.  
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CHILD LOCK BELOW  
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VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE  
NE PEUT S´OUVRIR DE  
L´INTERIEUR.  
LOCKED  
VERROUILLEE  
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FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS  
Parking brake  
For information on the parking  
brake, refer to Preparing to start  
the vehicle in the Starting  
chapter.  
Remote luggage compartment  
control  
Pull the control located on the left  
of the driver seat to open the  
luggage compartment.  
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Fuel pump shut-off switch  
For information on the fuel pump  
shut-off switch, refer to Fuel  
pump shut-off switch in the  
Roadside emergencies chapter.  
Positive retention floor mat  
Position the floor mat in the  
footwell. Place the mat eyelet over  
the pointed end of the retention  
post from the rear and rotate  
forward to install. Adjust the floor  
mat position to allow proper  
operation of accelerator pedal,  
brake pedal and clutch pedal (if  
equipped).  
To remove, lift the floor mat just  
forward of the retention post and  
rotate it rearward to disengage it  
from the retention post.  
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY  
SYSTEM  
(if equipped)  
If your vehicle has a remote entry  
system, you can lock and unlock  
the vehicle doors and open the  
luggage compartment without  
using a key. The remote also has a  
personal alarm feature.  
The remote entry feature only  
operates with the ignition in the off  
position.  
Locking the doors  
Press the LOCK control.  
CK  
PANIC  
To signal that the doors are locked,  
press the LOCK control again  
LOCK  
UN  
TRUNK  
within five seconds. The doors will  
lock again and the horn will sound.  
Unlocking the doors  
LOCK  
PANIC  
Press the UNLOCK control to open  
the driver door.  
LOCK  
UN  
TRUNK  
To unlock the other doors, press  
the UNLOCK control a second time  
within five seconds.  
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Opening the luggage  
compartment  
LOCK  
PANIC  
LOCK  
UN  
TRU
Press the TRUNK control.  
Sounding the panic alarm  
LOCK  
Press the PANIC control. The horn  
will sound and the headlamps and  
tail lamps will flash for  
C  
LOCK  
UN  
TRUNK  
approximately 2 minutes and 45  
seconds.  
To deactivate the alarm, press the  
PANIC control again or turn the  
ignition key to the on position.  
Replacing the batteries  
The transmitter is powered by two  
coin-type, three-volt lithium  
batteries. A decrease in operating  
range can be caused by:  
• battery failure,  
• weather conditions, or  
• structures around the vehicle.  
Replacement batteries for the  
remote entry system transmitters  
may be purchased at pharmacies,  
watch stores or at authorized  
dealers.  
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To replace the batteries:  
1. Twist a thin coin between the  
two halves of the transmitter. Do  
not take the front part of the  
transmitter apart.  
2. Remove the old batteries.  
3. Place the positive (+) side of the  
new batteries down.  
4. Snap the two halves of the  
transmitter back together.  
Replacing lost transmitters  
Take your transmitters to the  
dealer for reprogramming if:  
• a transmitter is lost, or  
• you want to purchase additional  
transmitters.  
This device complies with part 15  
of the FCC rules. Operation is  
subject to the two following  
conditions: (1) The device may not  
cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM  
(if equipped)  
70  
120  
80  
90  
140  
The Passive Anti-Theft system  
(PATS) is an engine immobilization  
system. It is an additional theft  
protection feature that prevents  
the engine from being started  
unless a coded key is used..  
12 3  
160100  
180 110  
200  
120  
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0
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130  
PH  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
This system is only available with  
2.5 litre engines.  
SIDE 1-2  
POWER AUDIO  
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Automatic arming  
The system is armed five seconds  
after switching off the ignition.  
The armed status is indicated when  
the control light flashes every  
two seconds.  
Automatic disarming  
Switching on the ignition disarms  
the system if the correct code is  
recognized.  
Keys  
Your vehicle is supplied with two  
coded keys.  
Only these keys can be used to  
start your vehicle.  
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Functional check  
When the ignition is switched on,  
the control light will illuminate for  
approximately three seconds to  
indicate that the system is  
operating correctly.  
If the control light flashes rapidly  
for approximately one minute and  
then repeatedly at irregular  
intervals, the system did not  
recognize the key code. Remove  
the key and try again.  
If the control light illuminates  
continuously for approximately  
one minute and then flashes  
repeatedly at irregular intervals, a  
system malfunction has occurred.  
Have the malfunction repaired by  
your dealer or a qualified  
technician as soon as possible.  
To ensure a trouble-free exchange  
between vehicle and key, do not  
shield the keys with any metal  
objects.  
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Spare key programming  
2
A maximum of 8 keys in all can be  
coded with any two coded keys.  
1
3
•
Insert the first key in the  
4
ignition switch and turn to position  
3.  
•
Turn the key back to position 1  
and remove from the ignition  
switch within 5 seconds.  
•
Insert the second key in the  
ignition switch and turn to position  
3 within 5 seconds.  
•
Turn the key back to position 1  
and remove from the ignition  
switch within 5 seconds - the key  
coding mode is now activated.  
•
If an uncoded key is now  
inserted in the ignition switch and  
turned to position 3 within 10  
seconds, this key is coded to the  
system.  
If coding is not completed  
correctly, the control light flashes  
after the ignition is switched on  
with the newly coded key. Repeat  
the coding process after waiting 20  
seconds with the ignition in  
position 3.  
If keys become lost, you must have  
your dealer clear and reprogram  
the code for security reasons.  
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SEATING  
Manually adjusting the seats  
Pull the lever located at the front  
edge of the seat to move the seat  
forward or backward.  
Reclining the seats  
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Seat  
1
2
3
4
(1) Forward and backward  
(2) Height of the entire seat  
(3) Height of the front of the seat  
(4) Height of the rear of the seat  
Lumbar support  
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support.  
unbuckle the end of the belt from  
the small buckle on the seat  
cushion and let the retractor reel it  
up. Reconnect the belt tongue to  
the buckle when you fold the seat  
back up. Refer to Center position  
three-point safety belts in this  
chapter.  
To raise the rear seat back, push  
the seat back upward until it locks  
in place. Make sure it is firmly  
latched by pushing forward and  
back on it.  
Check to see that the seat  
and seat back are latched  
securely in position. Keep luggage  
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area free of objects that would  
prevent proper engagement.  
Front and rear seat  
occupants including  
pregnant women, should wear  
safety belts for optimum  
protection in an accident.  
Always drive and ride with  
your seatback upright and  
the lap belt snug and low across  
the hips.  
Lock the doors of your  
vehicle before driving to  
lessen the risk of the door coming  
open in a collision.  
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secured to prevent it from  
The passenger safety restraints in  
the vehicle are combination lap and  
shoulder belts. The front and rear  
seat passenger safety belts have  
two types of locking modes.  
Each seating position in your  
vehicle has a specific safety  
belt assembly which is made up of  
one buckle and one tongue that  
are designed to be used as a pair.  
Use the shoulder belt on the  
outside shoulder only. Never wear  
the shoulder belt under the arm.  
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safety belts will lock to help reduce  
the forward movement of the  
driver and passengers.  
The retractor can be made to lock  
by pulling sharply on the belt.  
Automatic locking mode  
In this mode, the shoulder belt is  
automatically prelocked; however,  
the belt will react to remove any  
slack in the shoulder belt.  
The automatic locking mode is not  
available on the driver’s safety belt.  
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When to use the automatic  
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the  
belt retracts, you will hear a  
clicking sound. This indicates that  
the safety belt is now in the  
automatic locking mode.  
Canceling automatic locking  
mode  
Disconnect the combination lap  
and shoulder belt and allow it to  
completely retract. This will cancel  
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the automatic locking mode and  
activate the vehicle sensitive  
shoulder belt is off your shoulder,  
on your upper arm or neck, there  
is a greater risk of severe injury in  
a collision.  
To lower the height of the shoulder  
belt:  
1. Push the control down.  
2. Slide down.  
To raise the height of the shoulder  
belt:  
1. Slide up.  
2. Pull down on the height adjuster  
to make sure that it is locked in  
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place.  
except when the seatback is folded  
down and cargo that might damage  
the seatbelt or get it dirty is being  
hauled.  
Pull the seat belt across the hips  
and insert the big (sliding) tongue  
into the appropriate buckle until a  
distinct “click” is heard.  
Should the center rear belt need to  
be unlatched from its anchorage, a  
thin probe is required to be  
inserted into the hole located on  
the underside of the floor mounted  
buckle. If the buckle and tongue  
are not reconnected, then the belt  
is not safe to be used.  
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Safety belt indicator light and  
illuminated and the reminder  
chime is sounding, the safety belt  
indicator light and reminder turn  
off.  
Safety belt extension assembly  
The safety belt may be too short  
even when fully extended.  
Approximately 20 cm (8 inches)  
may be added to the length of the  
belt with a safety belt extension  
(part number 611C22). Safety belt  
extensions are available at no cost  
from your dealer.  
Only use extensions manufactured  
by the same supplier as the safety  
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belt. Manufacturer identification is  
replaced and the anchorages  
checked by your dealer or a  
qualified technician.  
Failure to follow these  
instructions will affect the  
performance of the safety belts  
and increase the risk of personal  
injury.  
Safety belt warning label  
WARNING Replace buckle  
assembly if this vehicle is in collision  
a
or if any orange portion of this label  
is visible. (See Owner Guide). Failure  
to replace this buckle assembly under  
the above conditions could result in  
severe personal injuries in the event  
of collision.  
A warning label has been placed on  
the buckle of each of your vehicle’s  
front seat safety belts.  
AVERTISSEMENT Remplacer  
l'ensemble de boucle de ceinture en  
cas de collision avec ce véhicule, ou si  
la partie orange de cette étiquette  
est visible (Voir le Guide du  
proprietare). Faute de remplacer cet  
ensemble de boucle, des blessures  
graves pourraient être encourues en  
cas de collision.  
In a collision of sufficient severity  
while the safety belt is in use, the  
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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL  
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)  
Important supplemental  
restraint system (SRS)  
precautions  
The supplemental restraint system  
(SRS) is designed to:  
• work with the safety belt to  
protect the driver and right front  
passenger.  
• reduce certain upper body  
injuries.  
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(SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford  
or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.  
Children and air bags  
For additional important safety  
information, read all information on  
safety restraints in this guide.  
Children should always wear safety  
belts. Failure to follow these  
instructions may increase the risk  
of injury in a collision.  
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that something is wrong with the  
system. Rather, it means the forces  
were not of the type sufficient to  
cause activation.  
The air bags inflate and deflate  
rapidly upon activation.  
After air bag deployment, it is  
normal to notice a smoke-like,  
powdery residue or smell the  
burned propellant. This may  
consist of cornstarch, talcum  
powder (to lubricate the bag), or  
sodium compounds (e.g., baking  
soda) that result from the  
combustion process that inflates  
the air bag. Small amounts of  
sodium hydroxide may be present,  
which may irritate the skin and  
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toxic.  
replaced, the unrepaired area will  
increase the risk of injury in a  
collision.  
The SRS consists of the following:  
• driver and passenger air bag  
modules (which include the  
inflators and air bags),  
• one impact and one safing  
sensor,  
• a readiness light and secondary  
warning light, and  
• the electrical wiring and  
components.  
The diagnostic module monitors its  
own internal circuits and the  
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supplemental air bag electrical  
system readiness (including the  
A difficulty with the system is  
indicated by one or more of the  
following:  
• The readiness light will either  
flash or stay lit.  
• The readiness light will not  
illuminate after ignition is turned  
on.  
• The air bag secondary warning  
light will flash five times. The  
pattern will repeat periodically  
until the problem or the readiness  
light is repaired.  
If any of these things happen, even  
intermittently, have the SRS  
serviced at your dealership or by a  
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Unless serviced, the system may  
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statistics indicate that children are  
safer when properly restrained in  
the rear seats than in the front  
seats.  
Do not leave children,  
unreliable adults, or pets  
unattended in your vehicle.  
Safety belts and seats can  
become hot in a vehicle that  
has been closed up in sunny  
weather; they could burn a small  
child. Check seat covers and  
buckles before you place a child  
anywhere near them.  
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It is extremely dangerous to  
ride in a cargo area, inside or  
children. Check your local and  
state or provincial laws for specific  
requirements regarding the safety  
of children in your vehicle.  
Never let a passenger hold a  
child on his or her lap while  
the vehicle is moving. The  
passenger cannot protect the child  
from injury in a collision.  
Always follow the instructions and  
warnings that come with any infant  
or child restraint you might use.  
When possible, place children in  
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If the shoulder belt portion of a  
combination lap and shoulder belt  
can be positioned so it does not  
cross or rest in front of the child’s  
face or neck, the child should wear  
the lap and shoulder belt. Moving  
the child closer to the center of the  
vehicle may help provide a good  
shoulder belt fit.  
If the shoulder belt cannot be  
properly positioned:  
• move the child to one of the  
seats with a lap belt only (if  
equipped).  
OR  
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fit of lap and shoulder belts on the  
child. A belt-positioning booster  
seat should be used if the shoulder  
belt rests in front of the child’s face  
or neck, or if the lap belt does not  
fit snugly on both thighs, or if the  
thighs are too short to let the child  
sit all the way back on the seat  
cushion when the lower legs hang  
over the edge of the seat cushion.  
You may wish to discuss the special  
needs of your child with your  
pediatrician.  
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information on the built-in child  
seat.  
Use the built-in child seat only if  
the child is at least one year old,  
weighs 10-27 kg (22-60 lbs) and  
the child’s shoulders fit below the  
shoulder harness slots on the built-  
in child seat.  
Children not meeting these  
requirements should be secured in  
an aftermarket seat. Refer to Child  
safety seats in this chapter.  
All built-in child restraints,  
including seats, buckles,  
retractors, seat latches, interlocks,  
and attaching hardware should be  
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technician after any collision.  
deployed, the seatback cannot be  
released.  
Built-in child seat retractors  
The belts on built-in child seats are  
equipped with a retractor. The  
retractor will automatically snug  
the belts around the child. If the  
belts do not remain snug, take the  
vehicle to your dealer or a qualified  
technician for child seat repair. The  
belts will not remain snug during a  
collision if the retractor is not  
functioning properly.  
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Never use the built-in child  
seat as a booster cushion  
with the adult safety belts. A child  
using the adult belts could slide  
forward and out from under the  
safety belts.  
The rear seatback must be  
fully locked before operating  
the child safety restraint system.  
1. Make sure that the seatback is  
securely latched in place.  
2. Grasp the child seat cushion and  
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pull the top forward to release the  
latch. Continue to unfold the child  
4. If connected, squeeze the tabs  
on the top and bottom of the chest  
clip and pull the halves apart to  
open the chest clip. Then release  
the lower half of belt by pressing  
the red button.  
5. Place the child in the child seat  
and position the shoulder belts  
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over each shoulder.  
If both tongues do not latch  
in the buckle, do not use the  
child seat. See your dealer for  
repairs.  
7. Fasten both halves of the chest  
clip below the child’s shoulders and  
adjust it to comfortably hold the  
shoulder belts in place on the  
child’s chest. The color green must  
appear in the indicator window  
when fastened.  
8. Pull the lap portion of the belts  
toward you to make sure the crotch  
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fastened and the retractor is  
child’s shoulders and remove the  
child.  
To stow the built-in child seat  
Return the child seat cushion to  
the upright position, then press  
firmly in the center and top of the  
child seat.  
Inspecting the built-in child  
seat after a collision  
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including seats, buckles, retractors,  
seat latches, interlocks and  
Ford recommends the use of a  
child safety seat having a top tether  
strap. Install the child safety seat in  
a seating position which is capable  
of providing a tether anchorage.  
For more information on top tether  
straps see Attaching safety seats  
with tether straps in this chapter.  
When installing a child safety seat:  
• Use the correct safety belt  
buckle for that seating postion.  
• Make sure the tongue is securely  
fastened in the buckle.  
• Keep the buckle release button  
pointing up and away from the  
safety seat, with the tongue  
between the child seat and the  
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release button, to prevent  
accidental unbuckling.  
the instrument panel as possible.  
Never secure rear-facing infant  
seats in the front seat.  
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt  
and then grasp the shoulder belt  
and lap belt together.  
3. While holding the shoulder and  
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lap belt portions together, route  
5. To put the retractor in the  
automatic locking mode, grasp the  
shoulder portion of the belt and  
pull downward until all of the belt  
is extracted and a click is heard.  
6. Allow the belt to retract. The  
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mode (you should not be able to  
pull more belt out). If the retractor  
is not locked, unbuckle the belt and  
repeat steps two through nine.  
Check to make sure the child seat  
is properly secured before each  
use.  
Attaching safety seats with  
tether straps  
Some manufacturers make safety  
seats that include a tether strap  
that goes over the back of the  
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anchoring point. Other  
To install a tethered child safety  
seat in the rear seat, you will need  
tether anchor hardware.  
Tighten the anchor  
according to specifications.  
Otherwise, the safety seat may not  
be properly secured and the child  
may be injured in a sudden stop or  
collision.  
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Starting  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS  
A computer system controls the  
engine’s idle revolutions per minute  
(rpm). When the engine starts, the  
idle rpm runs faster to warm the  
engine. If the engine idle speed  
does not slow down automatically,  
have the vehicle checked by your  
dealer or a qualified service  
technician. Do not allow the vehicle  
to idle for more than ten minutes.  
Extended idling at high  
engine speeds can produce  
very high temperatures in the  
engine and exhaust system,  
creating the risk of fire or other  
damage.  
Do not park, idle, or drive  
your vehicle in dry grass or  
other dry ground cover. The  
emission system heats up the  
engine compartment and exhaust  
system, which can start a fire.  
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Do not start your vehicle in a  
closed garage or in other  
enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes  
can be toxic. Always open the  
garage door before you start the  
engine. See Guarding against  
exhaust fumes in this chapter for  
more instructions.  
IMPORTANT VENTILATION  
INFORMATION  
If the engine is idling while the  
vehicle is stopped in an open area  
for long periods of time, open the  
windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch).  
Adjust the heating or air  
conditioning to bring in fresh air.  
OFF  
PLN/FLR  
PANEL  
A/C  
FLOOR  
FLR  
DEF  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
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Improve vehicle ventilation by  
keeping all air inlet vents clear of  
snow, leaves, and other debris.  
Guarding against exhaust  
fumes  
Although odorless and colorless,  
carbon monoxide is present in  
exhaust fumes. Take precautions to  
avoid its dangerous effects.  
If you ever smell exhaust  
fumes of any kind inside  
your vehicle, have your dealer  
inspect and fix your vehicle  
immediately. Do not drive if you  
smell exhaust fumes. These fumes  
are harmful and could kill you.  
Have the exhaust and body  
ventilation system checked  
whenever:  
• the vehicle is raised for service.  
• the sound of the exhaust system  
changes.  
• the vehicle has been damaged in  
a collision.  
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Starting  
PREPARING TO START THE  
VEHICLE  
Engine starting is controlled by the  
spark ignition system. This system  
meets all Canadian Interference-  
Causing Equipment standard  
requirements regulating the  
impulse electrical field strength of  
radio noise.  
When starting a fuel-injected  
engine, avoid pressing the  
accelerator pedal before or during  
starting. Only use the accelerator  
pedal when you have difficulty  
starting the engine. For more  
information on starting the vehicle,  
refer to Starting the engine in this  
chapter.  
Before starting the vehicle:  
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants  
have buckled their safety belts. For  
more information on safety belts  
and their proper usage, refer to the  
Seating and safety restraints  
chapter.  
2. Make sure the headlamps and  
vehicle accessories are off.  
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Starting  
If starting a vehicle with an  
automatic transaxle:  
• Make sure the parking brake is  
set.  
• Make sure the gearshift is in P  
(Park).  
If starting a vehicle with a manual  
transaxle:  
• Make sure the parking brake is  
set.  
• Push the clutch pedal to the  
floor. Otherwise, the engine will not  
crank (turn over).  
• Put the gearshift into neutral.  
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3. Turn the key to the on position  
(without turning the key to start).  
BRAKE  
BRAKE  
Make sure the following lights  
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to  
illuminate, have the vehicle  
serviced by your dealer or a  
qualified service technician.  
Alternative design  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
O/D  
OFF  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
• If the driver’s safety belt is  
fastened the safety belt warning  
light does not illuminate.  
Alternative design  
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STARTING THE ENGINE  
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1. Turn the key to the start  
3
position (4) without pressing the  
accelerator pedal and release as  
soon as the engine starts. The key  
will return to the on (3) position.  
4
2. If the engine does not start  
within five seconds, wait ten  
seconds and try again.  
3. If the engine does not start in  
two attempts OR the temperature  
is below -12°C (10°F), depress the  
accelerator pedal and start the  
engine while holding the  
accelerator pedal down. Release  
the accelerator pedal when the  
engine starts.  
Vehicles equipped with the 2.0 l  
engine: If the engine fails to start,  
continue to crank with the  
accelerator depressed about 1/4 of  
the way down and hold that  
position until the engine starts.  
DO NOT crank for more than  
30 seconds or you could damage  
the starter.  
4. After idling the engine for a few  
seconds, apply the brake pedal and  
release the parking brake.  
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Starting  
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK  
HEATER (if equipped)  
An engine block heater warms the  
engine coolant, which improves  
starting, warms up the engine  
faster and allows the heater-  
defroster system to respond  
quickly. It is strongly recommended  
if you live in a region where  
temperatures reach –23°C (–10°F)  
or below.  
For best results, plug the heater in  
at least three hours before starting  
the vehicle. Using the heater for  
more than three hours will not  
harm the engine, so the heater can  
be plugged in the night before  
starting the vehicle.  
To prevent electrical shock,  
do not use your heater with  
ungrounded electrical systems or  
two-pronged (cheater) adapters.  
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BRAKES  
Your brakes are self-adjusting.  
Refer to the “Scheduled  
Maintenance Guide” for  
maintenance intervals.  
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)  
(if equipped)  
The ABS operates by detecting the  
onset of wheel lock-up during  
brake applications and  
compensating for this tendency.  
The wheels are prevented from  
locking even when the brakes are  
firmly applied, helping to ensure  
that the vehicle can be steered and  
the driver can avoid obstacles.  
Operation of the anti-lock  
braking system  
The anti-lock braking system is not  
employed during normal braking. It  
becomes operational only when it  
senses differences in the rotational  
speed of the road wheels,  
indicating that they are about to  
lock-up. Its operation is indicated  
by a pulsing of the brake pedal. Do  
not release the pedal while braking.  
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Braking with ABS  
Two important  
rules when  
braking in  
emergencies with  
ABS:  
• In an emergency, apply full force  
on the brake pedal. In vehicles  
with manual transaxles, you must  
also depress the clutch pedal. The  
anti-lock braking system will be  
activated immediately, allowing  
you to retain full steering control  
of your vehicle and, providing  
there is sufficient space, will  
enable you to avoid obstacles.  
• We recommend that you  
familiarize yourself with this  
braking technique. However,  
avoid taking any unnecessary  
risks.  
1.  
Apply full force  
on both brake  
and clutch pedal  
(if equipped).  
• Although the ABS ensures  
optimum braking efficiency,  
stopping distances can vary  
greatly, depending on the road  
surface and conditions. Use of  
the ABS cannot eliminate the  
dangers inherent in driving too  
close to the vehicle in front of you,  
hydroplaning, excessive cornering  
speed, or poor road surfaces.  
2.  
Steer around the  
obstacle. No matter  
how hard you brake,  
steering control is  
maintained.  
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Parking brake  
To engage the parking brake:  
Pull the handle upward.  
To release the parking brake:  
1. Press and hold the release  
button.  
2. Push handle downward to the off  
position.  
Always set the parking brake  
fully and make sure that the  
gearshift is securely latched in P  
(Park) (automatic transaxle) or in  
1 (first) (manual transaxle).  
To prevent personal injury,  
do not release the parking  
brake while outside the vehicle.  
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TRACTION CONTROL  
(if equipped)  
This system prevents wheel spin at  
all speeds. The control will toggle  
this function on and off, but the  
feature defaults to on after each  
cycle of the ignition key.  
The traction control system  
controls excessive wheel spin by  
automatically applying and  
releasing the brakes in conjunction  
with engine torque reductions.  
This can occur when accelerating  
on a slippery road, a loose surface  
or when pulling away on a hill. The  
traction control lamp flashes on the  
instrument panel when the system  
is functioning to regulate tire  
traction.  
When the ignition is turned to the  
on position, the traction control  
system light comes on for  
approximately three (3) seconds. If  
the light does not come on when  
the ignition is turned to the on  
position or if it remains on when  
the traction control system is  
turned on, have the system  
serviced by your dealer or a  
qualified service technician. You  
can continue to drive and do not  
need to have the vehicle towed in.  
You should not take unnecessary  
driving risks because of the  
system’s safety potential.  
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Switching off traction control  
If you become stuck in snow or on  
a slippery road surface, try  
switching off the traction control  
system by pressing the switch. This  
may allow the excess wheel spin to  
“dig“ the vehicle out or enable a  
successful “rocking“ maneuver. Do  
not rock the vehicle for more than  
a few minutes, because it could  
damage the vehicle.  
The light in the control illuminates  
continuously when the system has  
been switched off. To reactivate  
the system, depress the switch  
again or restart the engine.  
STEERING YOUR VEHICLE  
Your vehicle comes with power  
steering. Power steering uses  
energy from the engine to help  
steer your vehicle.  
If the amount of effort needed to  
steer your vehicle at a constant  
vehicle speed, have the power  
steering system checked. If the  
power steering system breaks  
down (or if the engine is turned  
off), you can steer the vehicle  
manually but it takes more effort.  
Never hold the steering wheel to  
the extreme right or left for more  
than five seconds if the engine is  
running. This can damage the  
power steering pump.  
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Speed sensitive power steering  
(if equipped)  
The steering system is speed  
sensitive. This means that the  
steering effort is light for parking  
and heavier for highway driving.  
However, if you have to swerve  
around an object or another  
vehicle, your vehicle will have full  
power assist.  
TRANSAXLE OPERATION  
Automatic transaxle  
(if equipped)  
Vehicles equipped with an  
automatic transaxle are equipped  
with a brake-shift interlock feature  
that prevents the gearshift lever  
from being moved from the  
P (Park) position unless the brake  
pedal is depressed.  
Putting your vehicle in gear  
You must push the thumb button  
to move the gearshift to the  
position you choose.  
To operate:  
1. Start the engine.  
2. Depress and hold the brake  
pedal.  
3. Move the gearshift lever out of  
P (Park).  
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Overriding the brake-shift  
interlock feature  
If it is necessary to use this  
procedure to move the gearshift  
lever, it is possible that a fuse has  
blown and the vehicle’s brakelamps  
may not be working. Refer to Fuses  
and relays in the Roadside  
emergencies chapter.  
If you cannot move the gearshift  
lever from P (Park) with the brake  
pedal depressed:  
1. Turn the ignition off and remove  
the ignition key.  
2. Apply the parking brake and the  
brake pedal.  
3. Insert a screwdriver or similar  
item about 5 cm (2 inches) into the  
square opening to the right of the  
gearshift at the base of the console.  
4. Rotate the screwdriver point  
rearward.  
5. Push and hold the thumb button  
and move the gearshift.  
6. Remove the screwdriver when  
the gearshift moves from the P  
(Park) position.  
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The console-mounted gearshift will  
lock when you turn the key to the  
lock position. When the gearshift is  
in any position except P (Park),  
the ignition key cannot be turned  
to lock or removed from the  
steering column. To remove the  
key, the gearshift lever must be in  
P (Park).  
Once the gearshift is secure in the  
desired position, release the brake  
pedal and use the accelerator as  
necessary.  
Driving  
Never leave a vehicle  
unattended while it is  
running.  
• P (Park)  
P = Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting into P (Park). This  
locks the transaxle and prevents  
the front wheels from rotating.  
R = Reverse . . . . . . . . . . .  
N = Neutral. . . . . . . . . . . .  
D = Drive: Gear 1 to 4  
with overdrive . . . . . .  
Gear 1 to 3  
• R (Reverse)  
with overdrive  
The vehicle only moves backward.  
Always come to a complete stop  
before shifting in or out of R  
(Reverse).  
cancelled . . . . . . . . . .  
2 = Gear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .  
1 = Gear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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• N (Neutral)  
The wheels of the transaxle are not  
locked. Your vehicle will roll freely,  
even on the slightest incline, unless  
the parking brake or brakes are on.  
• D (Overdrive)  
Note that the vehicle’s gearshift is  
console-mounted on the floor. The  
transaxle control switch (TCS) is  
located on the gearshift handle.  
The transaxle control indicator  
light (O/D light) is located on the  
instrument panel.  
Overdrive is not shown on the  
display, but is the default mode for  
the D gearshift position. This is the  
normal driving mode for the best  
fuel economy. The transaxle  
operates in gears one through four.  
The O/D light is off (not  
illuminated) during normal vehicle  
operation.  
Overdrive can be deactivated by  
pressing the transaxle control  
switch (TCS) located on the  
gearshift handle. The O/D OFF  
indicator light will illuminate in the  
instrument cluster.  
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• D (Drive)  
D (Drive) provides more engine  
braking than overdrive and is  
useful when driving through hilly  
terrain or if your vehicle requires  
additional power for climbing hills.  
Activate by pressing the transaxle  
control switch (TCS) located on  
the gearshift handle. The O/D OFF  
indicator light will illuminate in the  
instrument cluster. Transaxle  
operates in gears one through  
three.  
O/D  
OFF  
TRACTION  
CONTROL  
To return to overdrive mode, press  
the transaxle control switch.The  
O/D OFF indicator light will  
extinguish.  
When starting your vehicle, the  
transaxle will automatically return  
to normal overdrive mode when the  
D (Drive) gearshift position is  
selected.  
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• 2 (Second)  
Use the 2 (Second) position to  
start up on slippery roads or to  
provide additional braking on  
downgrades. When your vehicle is  
in 2 (Second), it automatically  
starts off in second gear. Do not go  
faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in  
this gear.  
• 1 (First)  
Use the 1 (First) position to  
provide maximum engine braking  
on steep downgrades. Upshifts will  
not occur while the gearshift lever  
remains in the 1 (First) position.  
Upshifts may be made by shifting  
to the 2 (second) position or to D  
(Drive). Selecting the 1 (First)  
position at high speeds causes the  
transaxle to downshift through the  
gears and will shift to 1 (First)  
after the vehicle decelerates to the  
transaxle first gear designed speed.  
Do not go faster than 60 km/h  
(38 mph) in this gear.  
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Manual transaxle (if equipped)  
Vehicles equipped with a manual  
transaxle have a starter interlock  
that prevents cranking the engine  
unless the clutch pedal is fully  
depressed.  
Using the clutch  
When starting a vehicle with a  
manual transaxle:  
1. Hold down the brake pedal.  
2. Depress the clutch pedal.  
3. Put the gearshift lever in neutral.  
4. Start the vehicle.  
5. Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or R  
(Reverse).  
6. Release the clutch slowly while  
pressing gradually down on the  
accelerator pedal.  
Do not drive with your foot resting  
on the clutch pedal. Do not use the  
clutch to hold your vehicle at a  
standstill while waiting on a hill.  
These actions may reduce the  
clutch life.  
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Recommended shift speeds  
2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxle  
shift speed schedules  
Recommended  
upshifts:  
During acceleration:  
During cruise*:  
Shift from  
km/h  
22  
mph  
14  
km/h  
19  
mph  
12  
First to second  
Second to third  
Third to fourth  
Fourth to fifth  
40  
25  
32  
20  
53  
33  
46  
29  
77  
48  
64  
40  
2.5 litre engine 5-speed transaxle  
shift speed schedules  
Recommended  
upshifts:  
During acceleration:  
During cruise*:  
Shift from  
km/h  
22  
mph  
14  
km/h  
16  
mph  
10  
First to second  
Second to third  
Third to fourth  
Fourth to fifth  
40  
25  
32  
20  
53  
33  
50  
31  
73  
45  
64  
40  
*The vehicle can be shifted at lower speeds to improve fuel economy.  
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Parking  
1. Apply the brake and the clutch  
and shift into neutral.  
2. Engage the parking brake.  
3. Shift into 1 (First) or R  
(Reverse).  
4. Turn the ignition off.  
Do not park your vehicle in  
Neutral, it may move  
unexpectedly and injure someone.  
Use 1 (first) gear and set the  
parking brake.  
Reverse  
To shift into R (Reverse):  
1. Completely stop your vehicle.  
2. Depress the clutch pedal to the  
floor and place the gearshift lever  
in the neutral position. Do not  
release the clutch pedal.  
3. If the following direction is not  
followed, a grinding noise may  
occur.  
1
Wait a minimum of three seconds  
before attempting to shift into R  
(Reverse) gear.  
2
4. Push the gearshift lever  
completely to the right, pull up the  
ring on the stalk of the gearshift  
lever, and then pull rearward on  
the gearshift lever to engage the R  
(Reverse) gear.  
5. If the R (Reverse) gear is  
engaged, slowly release the clutch  
pedal from the floor.  
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LOADING YOUR VEHICLE  
Before loading your vehicle,  
familiarize yourself with these  
terms.  
Base curb weight  
Weight of the vehicle including any  
standard equipment, fluids and  
lubricants. It does not include  
passengers or aftermarket  
equipment.  
Payload  
Combined maximum allowable  
weight of passengers, cargo and  
optional equipment.  
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)  
Base curb weight plus the payload  
weight. The GVW is not a limit or a  
specification.  
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight  
Rating)  
Maximum total weight of the base  
vehicle, passengers, optional  
equipment and cargo. The GVWR is  
specific to each vehicle and is listed  
on the Safety Compliance  
Certification Label on the driver’s  
door pilar.  
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight  
Rating)  
Carrying capacity for each axle  
system (front and rear). The  
GAWR is specific to each vehicle  
and is listed on the Safety  
Compliance Certification Label on  
the driver’s door pillar.  
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)  
The GCW is the maximum  
combined weight of the towing  
vehicle (including passengers and  
cargo) and the loaded trailer. The  
GCW is specified by the  
manufacturer to indicate the  
combined maximum loaded weight  
that the vehicle is designed to tow.  
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Payload = GVWR minus Base  
curb weight  
To obtain the correct weight for  
your vehicle, try taking your  
vehicle to a shipping company or  
an inspection station for trucks.  
Do not use replacement tires with  
lower weight capacities than the  
originals because they might lower  
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR.  
(Replacement tires with a higher  
weight limit than the originals do  
not increase the GVWR and GAWR  
limitations.)  
900 m  
(3000 ft)  
600 m  
In high altitudes, engines will lose  
power at a rate of 3% power per  
300 m (1 000 ft) increase in  
elevation. A reduction in GVW and  
GCW is recommended for  
maximum vehicle performance.  
-9%  
-6%  
-3%  
(2000 ft)  
300 m  
(1000 ft)  
0
Do not exceed the GVWR or  
the GAWR specified on the  
Safety Compliance Certification  
Label.  
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It is extremly dangerous to  
ride in a cargo area, inside or  
outside of a vehicle. In a collision,  
people riding in these areas are  
more likely to be seriously injured  
or killed. Do not allow people to  
ride in any area of your vehicle  
that is not equipped with seats  
and safety belts. Be sure everyone  
in your vehicle is in a seat and  
using a safety belt properly.  
Driving with a heavy load  
The total weight of the vehicle plus  
the total weight of passengers and  
cargo should never exceed the  
GVWR.  
The weight that the vehicle carries  
over the front and rear axles  
should never exceed the GAWR for  
the respective axle.  
The weight limits of your vehicle’s  
tires affect the GVWR and GAWR  
limitations. Using tires with higher  
weight limits than the original tires  
will not increase the GVWR or  
GAWR of your vehicle; using tires  
with lower weight limits may lower  
the GVWR or GAWR of your  
vehicle.  
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TRAILER TOWING  
Your vehicle is capable of towing a  
trailer of up to a maximum of  
454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailer  
weight with a maximum tongue  
load of 45 kg (100 lbs). It should  
also have 2.3 sq. meters (25 sq.  
feet) or less frontal area. Do not  
drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph)  
while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb)  
trailer.  
Your vehicle does not come from  
the factory fully equipped to tow.  
No towing packages are available  
through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury  
dealers.  
Trailer towing puts additional loads  
on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle,  
axle, brakes, tires, and suspension.  
For your safety and to maximize  
vehicle performance, be sure to use  
the proper equipment while  
towing.  
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Follow these guidelines to ensure  
safe towing procedure:  
• Stay within your vehicle’s load  
limits.  
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle  
for towing. Refer to Preparing to  
tow in this chapter.  
• Use extra caution when driving  
while trailer towing. Refer to  
Driving while towing a trailer in  
this chapter.  
• Service your vehicle more  
frequently if you tow a trailer.  
Refer to the severe duty schedule  
in the maintenance guide and or  
service guide.  
• Do not tow a trailer until your  
vehicle has been driven at least  
800 km (500 miles).  
• Refer to the instructions  
included with towing accessories  
for the proper installation and  
adjustment specifications.  
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Do not exceed the maximum loads  
listed on the Safety Compliance  
Certification Label. For load  
specification terms found on the  
label, refer to Loading your  
vehicle in this chapter. Remember  
to figure in the tongue load of your  
loaded vehicle when figuring the  
total weight.  
Towing trailers beyond the  
maximum recommended  
gross trailer weight exceeds the  
limit of the vehicle and could  
result in engine damage, transaxle  
damage, structural damage, loss of  
control, and personal injury.  
Preparing to tow  
Use the proper equipment for  
towing a trailer and make sure that  
it is properly attached to your  
vehicle. See your dealer or a  
reliable trailer retailer if you  
require assistance.  
Auxiliary coolers are recommended  
for the power steering system and  
automatic transaxle system if you  
are planning on:  
• Traveling farther than 80 km  
(50 miles).  
• Towing in hilly terrain.  
• Towing frequently.  
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Using a hitch  
Do not use hitches that:  
• Clamp onto the vehicle bumper.  
• Attach to the axle.  
Distribute the load so that only 10  
to 15% of the total weight of the  
trailer is on the tongue. Tie down  
the load so that it does not shift  
and change weight on the hitch.  
Follow the instructions of a  
reputable rental agency.  
Using trailer lamps  
See your local trailer retailer or  
rental agency for proper  
instructions and equipment for  
hooking up trailer lamps.  
Do not hook the trailer lamps  
directly into the vehicle’s wiring  
system. If the trailer lamps are not  
working properly, the warning  
lights in the instrument cluster may  
not work properly.  
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Using trailer brakes  
Use electric brakes or manual,  
automatic or surge type hydraulic  
brakes that meet federal and local  
regulations. Install and adjust  
brakes according to the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
Do not connect a trailer’s  
hydraulic brake system  
directly to your vehicle’s brake  
system. Your vehicle may not have  
enough braking power and your  
chances of having a collision  
greatly increase.  
Using safety chains  
Always connect the trailer’s safety  
chains to the vehicle. To connect  
the chains, cross the chains under  
the trailer tongue and attach to the  
vehicle frame or hook retainers  
(not the bumper). Make sure there  
is enough slack to allow the vehicle  
to turn corners.  
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Driving while towing a trailer  
Do not drive faster than 72 km/h  
(45 mph) while towing a 454 kg  
(1 000 lb) trailer. Do not drive  
faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with  
any weight trailer while towing in  
hilly terrain or on hot days.  
Speed control (if equipped) may  
not work properly while towing on  
long, steep grades.  
If driving with an automatic  
transaxle:  
• Use D (Drive) or a low gear  
rather than D (Overdrive) by  
depressing the TCS button on the  
side of the gearshift lever, while  
towing up or down steep inclines.  
• Anticipate stops and brake  
gradually.  
If driving with a manual transaxle:  
• Select a gear that avoids jerking  
or excessive engine speed.  
• Avoid driving excessively in first  
or second gear. If you need to drive  
excessively in first or second gear,  
the trailer may be too big or too  
heavily loaded for the vehicle  
drivetrain.  
• Shift to a lower gear while  
towing up or down steep hills.  
• Anticipate stops and brake  
gradually.  
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FUEL CONSUMPTION  
Fuel economy can be improved by  
avoiding:  
• lack of regular, scheduled  
maintenance,  
• excessive speed,  
• rapid acceleration,  
• driving with the brake pedal  
depressed,  
• sudden stops,  
• extended engine idling,  
• use of speed control in hilly  
terrain,  
• extended use of the air  
conditioner, defroster, rear window  
defroster and other accessories,  
• underinflated tires,  
• heavy loads,  
• aftermarket add-ons such as  
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug  
deflectors, etc.  
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HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL  
Use only in an emergency to warn  
traffic of vehicle breakdown or  
approaching danger. Depress to  
activate. Depress again to switch  
off. The hazard lights can be  
On  
Res  
operated when the ignition is off.  
Set  
Acc  
Off  
Coast  
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH  
If the engine cranks, but does not  
start or does not start after a  
collision, the fuel pump shut-off  
switch may have been activated.  
The shut-off switch is a device  
intended to stop the electric fuel  
pump when your vehicle has been  
involved in a substantial jolt.  
Once the shut-off switch is  
activated, you must reset the  
switch by hand before you can start  
your vehicle. The switch is located  
on the side panel in front of the  
driver’s side door.  
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If you see or smell fuel, do  
not reset the switch or try to  
start your vehicle. Have all the  
passengers get out of the vehicle  
and call the local fire department  
or a towing service.  
If your engine cranks but does not  
start after a collision or substantial  
jolt:  
1. Turn the ignition key to the off  
position.  
2. Check under the vehicle for  
leaking fuel.  
3. If you do not see or smell fuel,  
push the red reset button down. If  
the button is already set, you may  
have a different mechanical  
problem.  
4. Turn the ignition key to the on  
position for a few seconds, then  
turn it to the off position.  
5. Check under the vehicle again  
for leaking fuel. If you see or smell  
fuel, do not start your vehicle  
again. If you do not see or smell  
fuel, you can try to start your  
vehicle again.  
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FUSES AND RELAYS  
If electrical components in the  
vehicle are not working, a fuse may  
have blown. Blown fuses are  
identified by a broken wire. Check  
the appropriate fuses before  
replacing any electrical  
components.  
Always replace a fuse with  
one that has the specified  
amperage rating. Using a fuse with  
higher amperage rating can cause  
severe wire damage and could  
start a fire.  
Even after a fuse is replaced, it will  
continue to blow if the cause of the  
overload is not identified and  
corrected. If the fuse continues to  
blow, have the vehicle’s electrical  
system checked by your dealer or a  
qualified service technician.  
To reset a circuit breaker press the  
reset button.  
The passenger compartment fuse  
panel is located on the driver’s side  
under the instrument panel. The  
power distribution box is located  
on the driver’s side of the engine  
compartment.  
They contain the main fuses and  
the main relays. The circuits  
protected are identified by  
numbers on the passenger  
compartment fuse panel and inside  
the cover on the power distribution  
box.  
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Power distribution box  
To check or replace a fuse or a  
relay, remove the cover of the fuse  
box in the engine compartment by  
releasing the latch (1) and lifting  
up.  
1
A blown fuse can be identified by a  
break in the wire.  
All fuses are a push fit.  
Five reserve fuses with different  
current ratings are attached to the  
inside cover of the power  
distribution box in case of  
emergency fuse replacement.  
Always replace the cover to  
the Power Distribution Box  
before reconnecting the battery or  
refilling fluid reservoirs.  
D1  
R7  
R8  
R9  
R10  
R11  
D2  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18  
46 47 48 49 50 51 52  
39 40 41 42 43 44 45  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
R1  
R2  
R3  
R4  
R5  
R6  
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Power distribution box (engine compartment)  
Ampere  
rating  
Fuse  
Circuits protected  
1
—
7.5  
20  
Not used  
2
Alternator  
3
Foglamps  
Not used  
Not used  
4
—
5
—
6
3
EEC ignition module (memory)  
7
20  
Horn and hazard flasher warning system  
8
—
Not used  
9
15  
Fuel pump  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
—
Not used  
20  
Ignition, Electronic Engine Control  
—
Not used  
20  
HEGO sensor  
7.5  
7.5  
7.5  
7.5  
7.5  
—
ABS module  
Low beam headlamp (passenger’s side)  
Low beam headlamp (driver’s side)  
High beam headlamp (passenger’s side)  
High beam headlamp (driver’s side)  
Not used  
20*  
20*  
40*  
—
—
60*  
—
—
—
60*  
—
60*  
60*  
Ignition, light switch, central junction box  
EEC relay  
Central junction box (fuse 37 to blower relay)  
Not used  
Not used  
Ignition  
Not used  
Not used  
Not used  
Engine cooling  
not used  
ABS  
Central junction box (central timer module, rear  
window defrost relay, fuses 24, 25, 27, 28, 34)  
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Power distribution box (engine compartment)  
Circuits switched  
Relay  
R 1  
R 2  
R 3  
R 4  
R 5  
R 6  
R 7  
R 8  
R 9  
R 10  
R 11  
D1  
Fuel pump  
EEC module  
Air conditioning  
Low beam  
High beam  
Horn  
Starter solenoid  
Engine cooling fan (high speed)  
Engine cooling fan  
Not used  
Daytime running lights  
Reverse voltage protection  
Not used  
D2  
Passenger compartment fuse  
panel  
To check or change a fuse or a  
relay, open the fuse box by pulling  
down the lock release lever (1).  
1
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A blown fuse can be identified by a  
break in the wire.  
R13  
R12  
All fuses are a push fit.  
Five reserve fuses with different  
current ratings are attached to the  
inside cover of the power  
R14  
R15  
distribution box in case of  
emergency fuse replacement.  
D2  
R16  
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28  
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38  
Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)  
Relay Circuit switched  
R 12  
R 13  
R 14  
R 15  
R 16  
D 2  
Interior lighting  
Rear window defrost  
Heater blower motor  
Wiper motor  
Ignition  
Reverse voltage protection  
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Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)  
Ampere  
rating  
Fuse  
Circuits protected  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
—
C10  
40  
7.5  
15  
15  
20  
7.5  
15  
30  
30  
7.5  
7.5  
7.5  
7.5  
7.5  
Not used  
Wiper motors (circuit breaker)  
Power windows  
ABS module  
Backup lamps  
Brake lamps  
Door locks  
Main light  
Cigar lighter  
Electric seats  
Rear window defrost  
Engine management system  
Instrument panel illumination  
Radio  
Parking lamps - driver’s side  
Interior lighting/electric mirror  
adjustment  
35  
36  
37  
38  
7.5  
—
30  
—
Parking lamps - passenger’s side  
Not used  
Heater blower motor  
Not used  
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Standard fuse amperage ratings  
and colors  
Fuse rating  
3 amp  
Color  
violet  
7.5 amp  
10 amp  
brown  
red  
15 amp  
20 amp  
30 amp  
light blue  
yellow  
light green  
pink  
orange  
yellow  
black  
30 amp fuse link  
40 amp  
60 amp fuse link  
80 amp fuse link  
100 amp fuse link  
blue  
Auxiliary relays (outside of fuse boxes)  
Location  
Relay Circuits switched  
R 18 “One touch” switch  
(driver’s window)  
R 20 Not used  
R 21 Not used  
R 22 Foglamps  
R 23 Turn signals  
R 24 Panic alarm –  
driver’s side  
Driver’s door  
—
—
Module bracket  
Steering column  
Door lock module bracket  
R 25 Panic alarm –  
right-hand side  
R 26 Not used  
Door lock module bracket  
—
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CHANGING TIRES  
Park your vehicle in such a position  
that neither the traffic nor you are  
hindered or endangered when  
changing the tire. Ensure that the  
vehicle is on firm, level ground.  
Secure your vehicle further by  
blocking the wheels.  
Activate the hazard lights.  
Apply the parking brake and  
engage first or reverse gear if the  
vehicle has a manual transaxle or, if  
the vehicle has an automatic  
transaxle, select the P (Park)  
position.  
If parking on a slope is unavoidable,  
block the wheels.  
The temporary spare tire  
The vehicle may have a high  
pressure temporary spare tire. This  
spare is smaller than a regular tire  
and is designed for emergency use  
only. This tire should be replaced  
as soon as possible.  
If you use the temporary  
spare tire continuously or do  
not follow these precautions, the  
tire could fail, causing you to lose  
control of the vehicle, possibly  
injuring yourself or others.  
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When driving with a temporary  
spare tire:  
• Do not exceed the maximum  
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and  
only drive the shortest possible  
distance.  
MAX  
80  
• Do not exceed the permissible  
gross weight of the vehicle.  
km/h  
• Do not install more than one  
spare wheel on your vehicle at any  
one time.  
• Do not use snow chains on this  
type of wheel.  
MAX  
• Do not drive through an  
automatic car wash.  
50  
mph  
Spare tire location  
The spare tire and tools are located  
under the floor cover in the  
luggage compartment.  
Removing the spare tire and  
tools  
1. Raise the rear of the floor cover  
in the luggage compartment.  
2. Completely unscrew the bolt and  
remove the bolt and cup.  
3. Lift out the spare wheel.  
4. Unscrew the jack bolt and  
remove jack.  
5. Obtain jack handle, which is  
located on the floor under the  
spare wheel.  
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Tire changing procedure  
Removing a tire  
1. Apply the parking brake and 1  
(first) gear (manual transaxle) or  
the P (Park) position (automatic  
transaxle).  
2. Activate the hazard flashers.  
3. The driver and all passengers  
must leave the vehicle.  
4. Secure the vehicle against rolling  
or sliding.  
5. Insert the tapered end of the  
jack handle between the rim and  
hub cover and push in. Twist off to  
remove the cover.  
6. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.  
7. Place jack with complete support  
surface on the ground.  
8. The jack must be applied exactly  
vertical to the jacking point of the  
vehicle.  
9. Jack up the vehicle until the tire  
is clear of the ground. Unscrew and  
remove the wheel nuts and remove  
the wheel.  
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Replacing a tire  
1. Push the spare tire onto the  
wheel studs.  
2. Screw on the wheel nuts,  
ensuring the tapered end of the  
wheel nuts are facing the wheel,  
and secure in a clockwise direction.  
3. Lower the vehicle and remove  
the jack by turning the handle  
counterclockwise.  
4. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in a  
crosswise pattern.  
3
5. Align the hub cap with the valve  
and push firmly into position with  
the ball of the hand.  
1
2
6. Stow the jack and damaged tire  
in the luggage compartment by  
reversing the spare tire removal  
instructions.  
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JUMP STARTING YOUR  
VEHICLE  
The gases around the  
battery can explode if  
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit  
cigarettes. An explosion could  
result in injury or vehicle damage.  
Do not push start your  
vehicle. You could damage  
the catalytic converter.  
Batteries contain sulfuric  
acid which burns skin, eyes,  
and clothing if contacted.  
Do not attempt to push start  
your vehicle. Automatic  
transaxles do not have push-  
start capability.  
Preparing your vehicle  
1. Use only a 12-volt supply to  
start your vehicle.  
2. Do not disconnect the battery of  
the disabled vehicle as this could  
damage the vehicles electrical  
system.  
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3. Park the booster vehicle close to  
the hood of the disabled vehicle,  
making sure the two vehicles do  
not touch. Set the parking brake  
on both vehicles and stay clear of  
the engine cooling fan and other  
moving parts.  
4. Check all battery terminals and  
remove any excessive corrosion  
before you attach the battery  
cables. Ensure that vent caps are  
tight and level.  
5. Turn the heater fan on in both  
vehicles to protect from any  
electrical surges. Turn all other  
accessories off.  
Connecting the jumper cables  
1. Connect the positive (+) booster  
cable to the positive (+) terminal of  
the discharge battery.  
Note: In the illustrations,  
“lightning bolts” are used to  
designate the assisting (boosting)  
battery.  
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2. Connect the other end of the  
positive (+) cable to the positive  
(+) terminal of the assisting  
battery.  
3. Connect the negative (-) cable  
to the negative (-) terminal of the  
assisting battery.  
4. Make the final connection of the  
negative (-) cable to an exposed  
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s  
engine, away from the battery and  
the carburetor.  
The preferred locations of an  
exposed metal part (to “ground”  
the circuit) are the accessible  
engine mount studs or an engine  
lifting “eye”. Do not use fuel lines,  
engine rocker covers, or the intake  
manifold as “grounding” points.  
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Do not connect the end of  
the second cable to the  
negative (-) terminal of the  
battery to be jumped. A spark may  
cause an explosion of the gases  
that surround the battery.  
• 2.0 litre engine  
• 2.5 litre engine  
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5. Be sure that the cables are clear  
of fan blades, belts and other  
moving parts of both engines.  
Jump starting  
1. Start the engine of the booster  
vehicle and run the engine at a  
moderately increased speed.  
2. Start the engine of the disabled  
vehicle.  
3. Once the disabled vehicle has  
been started, run both engines for  
a further three minutes before  
disconnecting the jumper cables.  
Removing jumper cables  
Remove the jumper cables in  
the reverse order that they  
were connected.  
1. Remove the jumper cable from  
the “ground” metal surface.  
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2. Remove the jumper cable on the  
negative (-) connection of the  
booster vehicle’s battery.  
3. Remove the jumper cable from  
the positive (+) terminal of the  
booster vehicle’s battery  
4. Remove the jumper cable from  
the positive (+) terminal of the  
disabled vehicle’s battery.  
After the disabled vehicle has been  
started and the jumper cables  
removed, allow it to idle for several  
minutes so the engine computer  
can “relearn” its idle conditions.  
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WRECKER TOWING  
If towing is necessary, it is  
recommended that your vehicle be  
towed with a wheel lift or flatbed  
equipment. Do not tow with  
slingbelt equipment. Ford Motor  
Company has not developed or  
approved a T-hook or slingbelt  
towing procedure.  
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE  
BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE  
Before you have your vehicle  
towed:  
• release the parking brake,  
• move the gearshift to N  
(Neutral),  
• turn the ignition to the off  
position and  
• unlock the steering wheel.  
Automatic transaxle  
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed  
faster than 55 km/h (35 mph) or  
for a distance greater than 80 km  
(50 miles) unless the drive wheels  
are placed on dollies.  
Manual transaxle  
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed  
faster than 90 km/h (55 mph). Your  
maximum towing distance is  
unlimited.  
Never use a tow bar that  
attaches to the bumper  
when you tow your vehicle. This  
could damage the bumper and  
cause an accident.  
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS  
• We highlight do-it-yourself items  
in the engine compartment for easy  
location.  
• As possible, we design parts that  
can be replaced without tools.  
• We provide you with a  
maintenance guide and or service  
guide which makes tracking routine  
service for your vehicle easy.  
If your vehicle requires  
professional service, your Ford or  
Lincoln/Mercury dealership can  
provide necessary parts and  
service. Check your “Warranty  
Guide” to find out which parts and  
services are covered.  
Use only recommended fuels,  
lubricants, fluids and service parts  
conforming to specifications.  
Motorcraft parts are designed and  
built to provide the best  
performance in your vehicle.  
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Precautions when servicing  
your vehicle  
Be especially careful when  
inspecting or servicing your  
vehicle. Here are some general  
precautions for your safety:  
• Do not work on a hot engine.  
The cooling fan is automatic  
and may come on at any  
time. Always disconnect the  
negative terminal of the battery  
before working near the fan.  
• If you must work with the engine  
running, avoid wearing loose  
clothing or jewelry that could get  
caught in moving parts. Take  
precautions with long hair.  
• Do not work on a vehicle with the  
engine running in an enclosed  
space, unless you are sure you have  
enough ventilation.  
• Keep all lit cigarettes, open  
flames and other lit material away  
from the battery and all fuel related  
parts.  
If you disconnect the battery, the  
engine must “relearn” its idle  
conditions before your vehicle will  
drive properly, as explained under  
Battery in this chapter.  
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Working with engine off  
(automatic transaxle)  
1. Set the parking brake fully and  
ensure the gearshift is securely  
latched in P (Park).  
2. Turn off the engine and remove  
the key.  
3. Block the wheels to prevent the  
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.  
Working with engine off  
(manual transaxle)  
1. Set the parking brake, depress  
the clutch and place the gearshift  
in 1 (first) or R (Reverse).  
2. Turn off the engine and remove  
the key.  
3. Block the wheels to prevent the  
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.  
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Working with engine on  
(automatic transaxle)  
1. Set the parking brake fully and  
ensure the gearshift is securely  
latched in P (Park).  
2. Block the wheels to prevent the  
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.  
Do not start your engine  
with the air cleaner removed  
and do not remove it while the  
engine is running.  
Working with engine on  
(manual transaxle)  
1. Set the parking brake, depress  
the clutch and place the gearshift  
in neutral.  
2. Block the wheels to prevent the  
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.  
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Opening the hood  
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80  
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• Pull the handle (1) located  
under the instrument panel.  
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• Release the safety catch by  
reaching under the hood (2)  
(adjacent to the Mercury emblem)  
and pushing it to the left.  
2
•
Raise the hood and  
support it with the strut (3) in the  
yellow colored retainer, ensuring it  
is secure. Hold the support at the  
yellow colored insulation section.  
3
To close, replace the support strut  
in its retaining clip, lower the hood  
and allow it to drop into the catch  
for the last 20 – 30 cm  
(8 – 12 inches).  
Always check to ensure that the  
hood lock is fully engaged.  
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2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment  
Power  
steering  
reservoir  
Engine  
coolant  
reservoir  
Automatic Brake fluid  
transaxle  
dipstick  
Air  
cleaner  
reservoir  
(if equipped)  
Windshield Engine oil Engine oil  
washer fluid dipstick  
reservoir  
Battery  
Power  
distribution  
box  
filler cap  
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are  
marked yellow/black.  
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2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment  
Power  
steering  
reservoir  
Engine  
coolant  
reservoir  
Automatic Brake fluid  
transaxle  
dipstick  
Air  
cleaner  
reservoir  
(if equipped)  
Windshield  
washer fluid  
reservoir  
Engine oil Engine oil  
dipstick filler cap  
Battery  
Power  
distribution  
box  
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are  
marked yellow/black.  
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Engine oil  
Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil  
CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE  
ENGINES by the American  
Petroleum Institute.  
FOR  
GASOLINE  
Motorcraft  
Do not use supplemental engine oil  
additives, oil treatments or engine  
treatments. They are unnecessary  
and could, under certain  
ENGINES  
O
FOR  
GASOLINE  
ENGINES  
conditions, lead to engine damage  
which is not covered by Ford  
Warranty.  
Checking the engine oil  
Check the engine oil each time you  
fuel your vehicle.  
To check the oil:  
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level  
ground. If the engine is warm, turn  
the engine off and wait a few  
minutes for the oil to drain into the  
oil pan.  
Do not exceed MAX!  
2.0 l DOHC  
2. Set the parking brake and ensure  
the gearshift is securely latched in  
P (Park). Put the manual gearshift  
in 1 (first) or R (Reverse).  
3. Open the hood. Protect yourself  
from engine heat.  
4. Locate and carefully remove the  
engine oil dipstick.  
Do not exceed MAX!  
2.5 l DOHC  
5. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert  
the dipstick fully, then remove it  
again. The oil level should be in the  
range shown on the dipstick.  
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6. If the oil level is below the  
minimum line, add engine oil as  
necessary. If the oil level is beyond  
the maximum line, engine damage  
or high oil consumption may occur  
and some oil must be removed  
from the engine by a service  
technician.  
7. Put the dipstick back in and  
ensure it is fully seated.  
Continuous contact with  
used motor oil has caused  
cancer in laboratory mice.  
Adding engine oil  
1. Check the engine oil. For  
instructions, refer to Checking the  
engine oil in this chapter.  
2. If the fluid level is not within the  
normal range, add only certified  
engine oil of the preferred  
viscosity. Add engine oil through  
the oil filler cap. Remove the filler  
cap and use a funnel to pour oil in  
the opening.  
3. Recheck the oil level. Make  
sure the oil level is not above  
the MAX mark on the dipstick.  
Change your engine oil and oil filter  
according to the scheduled mileage  
and time requirements, whichever  
occurs first.  
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Refer to the maintenance guide  
and or service guide for additional  
information.  
It is recommended you use the  
appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or  
another brand meeting Ford  
specifications) for your engine  
application.  
Always dispose of used  
automotive fluids in a  
responsible manner. Follow your  
community’s standards for  
disposing of these types of fluids.  
Call your local recycling center to  
find out more about recycling  
automotive fluids.  
Engine oil filler cap  
The design of the filler cap varies  
by engine. To open, turn in the  
direction of the arrow and pull. Do  
not open the cap while the engine  
is running.  
Empty and used oil  
containers must be disposed  
of at an authorized waste disposal  
facility.  
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Brake/clutch fluid reservoir  
Brake and clutch fluid systems are  
supplied from the same reservoir.  
MAX  
MIN  
The level of the fluid must lie  
between the MIN and MAX marks  
on the side of the reservoir. If the  
level falls below the MIN mark, the  
brake fluid level warning light on  
the instrument cluster will  
illuminate. Add only DOT 3, DOT 4  
or Super DOT 4 brake fluid that  
meets the Ford specification (see  
the chapter Capacities and  
specifications).  
BRAKE  
BRAKE  
Alternative design  
If you use brake fluid that is not  
DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super DOT 4 you  
will cause permanent damage to  
your brakes.  
Brake fluid is toxic.  
Do not let the reservoir for  
the master cylinder run dry.  
This may cause the brakes to fail.  
Windshield washer system  
If necessary, add enough washer  
fluid to fill the reservoir. Follow the  
instructions on the washer fluid  
label.  
Do not put engine coolant in  
the container for the  
windshield washer fluid.  
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Engine coolant maintenance  
Checking and adding engine  
coolant  
Check the level of the coolant in  
the reservoir at least once a month.  
Be sure to read and understand  
Precautions when servicing your  
vehicle in this chapter.  
MAX  
If the engine coolant has not been  
checked for a long period of time,  
the engine coolant reservoir may  
eventually empty. If this occurs,  
add engine coolant to the coolant  
reservoir. For more information  
refer to Adding engine coolant in  
this chapter.  
MIN  
Automotive fluids are not  
interchangeable; do not use engine  
coolant, antifreeze or windshield  
washer fluid outside its specified  
function and vehicle location.  
Do not put windshield  
washer fluid in the container  
for engine coolant.  
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When adding engine coolant  
Ford recommends Ford Premium  
Cooling System Fluid, which is an  
optimized formula that will protect  
all metals and rubber elastomers  
used in Ford engines for four years  
or 80 000 km (50 000 miles).  
It is neither necessary nor  
recommended to use supplemental  
coolant additives in your gasoline-  
powered vehicle. These additives  
may harm your engine coolant  
system.  
When you change or add engine  
coolant, it is important to maintain  
engine coolant concentration  
between 40% (-24°C [-11°F]) and  
60% (-52°C [-62°F]), depending on  
your local climate conditions.  
A coolant concentration below 40%  
will result in a loss of freeze  
protection. A concentration above  
60% may cause the engine to  
overheat on a warm day.  
Refer to Lubricant specifications  
in the Capacities and  
specifications chapter. Use only a  
premium nationally-recognized  
brand name engine coolant or  
equivalent.  
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Recycled engine coolant  
Ford Motor Company recommends  
that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury  
dealers use recycled engine coolant  
produced by Ford-approved  
processes. Not all coolant recycling  
processes produce coolant which  
meets Ford specifications ESE-  
M97B44-A, and use of such coolant  
may harm engine and cooling  
system components.  
Always dispose of used  
automotive fluids in a  
responsible manner. Follow your  
community’s standards for  
recycling and disposing of  
automotive fluids.  
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Adding engine coolant  
1. Before removing the engine  
coolant recovery cap, turn the  
engine off and allow it to cool.  
2. When the engine is cool, turn  
and remove the cap.  
MAX  
Never remove the coolant  
recovery cap while the  
engine is running or hot.  
MIN  
• Step back for a moment while  
the pressure in the reservoir is  
released.  
• Stand away from the reservoir  
opening. Hot steam or coolant  
spray may be released.  
3. Add engine coolant until the  
fluid level in the reservoir is  
between the MAX and MIN lines on  
the reservoir.  
Follow the recommended service  
interval for changing engine  
coolant as outlined in the  
maintenance guide and or service  
guide. Refer to Capacities and  
specifications for more  
information on engine coolant  
specifications.  
Have your dealer or a qualified  
service technician check the engine  
coolant system for leaks if you have  
to add more than a litre (quart) of  
engine coolant per month.  
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Severe winter climate  
If you drive in extremely cold  
climates (less than -36°C [-34°F]),  
it may be necessary to increase the  
coolant concentration above 50%.  
Refer to the chart on the coolant  
container to ensure the coolant  
concentration in your vehicle is  
such that the coolant will not  
freeze at the temperature level in  
which you drive during the winter  
months. Never increase the engine  
coolant concentration above 60%.  
Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine  
coolant and water in your vehicle  
year-round in non-extreme  
climates.  
Checking and adding power  
steering fluid  
Switch off the engine. With the  
steering system at normal  
operating temperature, the fluid  
level should come up to the MAX  
mark.  
MAX  
MIN  
If the fluid level drops below the  
MIN mark, add the specified fluid.  
Refer to the Capacities and  
specifications chapter.  
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Automatic transaxle fluid  
Follow the scheduled service  
intervals outlined in the  
maintenance guide and or service  
guide.  
Before adding any fluid, make sure  
the correct type is used. The type  
of fluid used is normally indicated  
on the dipstick and/or dipstick  
handle and also in the Lubricant  
specifications section in the  
Capacities and specifications  
chapter.  
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid  
level is below the hole at the  
bottom of the dipstick and outside  
temperatures are above 10°C  
(50°F).  
Your transaxle does not use up  
fluid. However, it is recommended  
that you check the transaxle fluid  
at least twice a year. The fluid level  
should be checked if the transaxle  
is not working properly, i.e., if the  
transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if  
you notice some sign of fluid  
leakage.  
Transaxle fluid should be checked  
at normal operating temperatures  
of 66°C - 77°C (150°F - 170°F) on a  
level surface while the engine is  
running in the P (Park) gearshift  
lever position. The normal  
operating temperature can be  
reached after approximately 32 km  
(20 miles) of driving.  
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The transaxle fluid should be in  
this range if at normal operating  
temperature 66°C - 77°C  
(150°F - 170°F).  
The transaxle fluid should be in  
this range if at room temperature  
10°C - 35°C (50°F - 95°F).  
If the vehicle has been operated for  
an extended period at high speeds,  
in the city during hot weather or  
pulling a trailer, the vehicle should  
be turned off for about thirty  
minutes to allow the fluid to cool  
before checking.  
1. Park the vehicle on a level  
surface and engage the parking  
brake.  
2. With the parking brake engaged  
and your foot on the brake pedal,  
start the engine and move the  
gearshift lever through all of the  
gear ranges. Allow sufficient time  
for each gear to engage.  
3. Latch the gearshift lever in  
P (Park) and leave the engine  
running.  
4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it  
clean with a clean, dry lint free rag.  
5. Install the dipstick making sure  
it is fully seated in the filler tube.  
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6. Remove the dipstick and inspect  
the fluid level. The fluid level  
should be in the crosshatched area  
on the dipstick.  
7. If necessary, add fluid in .25 litre  
(1/2 pint) increments through the  
filler tube until the level is correct.  
8. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid  
should be removed by a qualified  
technician.  
An overfill condition of transaxle  
fluid may cause shift and/or  
engagement concerns and/or  
possible damage.  
Battery  
Your vehicle may be equipped with  
a Motorcraft maintenance-free  
battery. The Motorcraft  
maintenance-free battery normally  
does not require additional water  
during its life of service. However,  
for severe service usage or in high  
temperature climates, refer to the  
maintenance guide and or service  
guide for additional information.  
Keep the electrolyte in each cell up  
to the “level” indicator. Do not  
overfill the battery cell.  
For longer, trouble-free operation,  
keep the top of the battery clean  
and dry. Also, make certain the  
battery cables are always tightly  
fastened to the battery terminals.  
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If you see any corrosion on the  
battery cables or terminals, remove  
the cables from the terminal(s) and  
clean with a wire brush. You can  
neutralize the acid with a solution  
of baking soda and water. Reinstall  
the cables when you are done  
cleaning them, and apply a small  
quantity of grease to the top of  
each battery terminal to help  
prevent corrosion.  
Battery replacement  
If your original equipment battery  
requires replacement while under  
warranty, it will be replaced with a  
Motorcraft service battery,  
identical in design technology. Like  
the original equipment battery, it  
should not require water addition  
during its normal life of service;  
however, for severe service usage  
or in high temperature climates,  
refer to the maintenance guide and  
or service guide for additional  
information. Do not overfill the  
battery cell.  
If the electrolyte level in your  
battery gets low, you can add plain  
tap water to the battery, as long as  
you do not use hard water (water  
with a high mineral or alkali  
content). If possible, however, try  
to only fill the battery cell with  
distilled water. If the battery needs  
water often, have the charging  
system checked.  
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Applying too much pressure  
on the ends when lifting a  
battery could cause acid to spill.  
Lift the battery with a carrier or  
with your hands on the opposite  
corners.  
Batteries normally produce  
explosive gases which can  
cause personal injury. Do not allow  
flames, sparks or lit tobacco to  
come near the battery. Always  
cover your face and protect your  
eyes and also provide ventilation.  
Follow these steps to  
minimize risk of personal  
injury.  
Always dispose of automotive  
batteries in a responsible  
manner. Follow your community’s  
local standards for disposal. Call  
your local recycling center to find  
out more about recycling  
automotive batteries.  
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Relearning the idle function  
Because your vehicle’s engine is  
electronically controlled, some  
control conditions are maintained  
by power from the battery. When  
the battery is disconnected or a  
new battery is installed, the  
computer must “relearn” its idle  
conditions before your vehicle can  
drive properly. To begin this  
process:  
1. Put the automatic transaxle  
gearshift in P (Park). Put the  
manual transaxle gearshift in  
neutral.  
2. Turn off all accessories and start  
the vehicle.  
3. Let the engine idle for at least  
one minute.  
4. The “relearning” process will  
automatically complete as you  
drive the vehicle.  
• If you do not allow the engine to  
“relearn” its idle, the idle quality of  
your vehicle may be adversely  
affected until the idle is eventually  
“relearned”.  
• If the battery has been  
disconnected or if a new battery  
has been installed, the clock and  
preset radio stations must be reset  
once the battery is reconnected.  
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Checking wiper blades  
Check the wiper blades on your  
vehicle for roughness by running  
the tips of your fingers over the  
edge of the blade.  
Traces of grease, silicone and fuel  
prevent wiper blades from  
functioning properly. We  
recommend Ford cleaning  
solutions or equivalent to clean  
wiper blades.  
Change the wiper blades on your  
vehicle at least once a year.  
Cabin air filter replacement  
In your climate control system, you  
have a filter that cleans the air  
before it enters the interior of the  
vehicle. This filter should be  
replaced at the intervals in the  
maintenance guide and or service  
guide.  
To replace the cabin air filter:  
1. Unscrew the nut in the base of  
each windshield wiper arm.  
Remove the windshield wiper arms.  
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2. Remove the plastic caps from  
the screws on the grille. Remove  
the screws.  
3. Open the hood. Pull off the  
rubber weatherstrip at the back of  
the engine compartment. Remove  
the screws that hold the grille,  
separate the two halves and  
remove the grille.  
4. The filter is in a housing at the  
back of the engine compartment,  
on the passenger side. Pull off the  
two clips on the sides of the  
housing. Slide out the top part of  
the housing and filter.  
5. Slide the filter out of the  
housing, replace with the new filter  
and slide the top part of the  
housing and cabin air filter back  
into place. Reinstall the clips on the  
housing.  
6. Replace the grille and wiper  
arms.  
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INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE  
QUALITY GRADES  
New vehicles are fitted with tires  
that have their Tire Quality Grade  
(described below) molded into the  
tire’s sidewall. These Tire Quality  
Grades are determined by  
standards that the United States  
Department of Transportation has  
set.  
Tire Quality Grades apply to new  
pneumatic tires for use on  
passenger cars. They do not apply  
to deep tread, winter-type snow  
tires, space-saver or temporary use  
spare tires, tires with nominal rim  
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or  
limited production tires as defined  
in Title 49 Code of Federal  
Regulation Part 575.104(c)(2).  
U.S. Department of  
Transportation – Tire quality  
grades: The U.S. Department of  
Transportation requires Ford to  
give you the following information  
about tire grades exactly as the  
government has written it.  
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Treadwear  
The treadwear grade is a  
comparative rating based on the  
wear rate of the tire when tested  
under controlled conditions on a  
specified government test course.  
For example, a tire graded 150  
would wear one and one-half  
(1 1/2) times as well on the  
government course as a tire graded  
100. The relative performance of  
tires depends upon the actual  
conditions of their use, however,  
and may depart significantly from  
the norm due to variations in  
driving habits, service practices,  
and differences in road  
characteristics and climate.  
Traction AA A B C  
The traction grades, from highest  
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C.  
Those grades represent the tire’s  
ability to stop on wet pavement as  
measured under controlled  
conditions on specified government  
test surfaces of asphalt and  
concrete. A tire marked C may  
have poor traction performance.  
The traction grade assigned  
to this tire is based on  
straight-ahead braking traction  
tests, and does not include  
acceleration, cornering,  
hydroplaning, or peak traction  
characteristics.  
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Temperature A B C  
The temperature grades are A (the  
highest), B, and C, representing  
the tire’s resistance to the  
generation of heat and its ability to  
dissipate heat when tested under  
controlled conditions on a specified  
indoor laboratory test wheel.  
Sustained high temperature can  
cause the material of the tire to  
degenerate and reduce tire life, and  
excessive temperature can lead to  
sudden tire failure. The grade C  
corresponds to a level of  
performance which all passenger  
car tires must meet under the  
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety  
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A  
represent higher levels of  
performance on the laboratory test  
wheel than the minimum required  
by law.  
The temperature grade for  
this tire is established for a  
tire that is properly inflated and  
not overloaded. Excessive speed,  
underinflation, or excessive  
loading, either separately or in  
combination, can cause heat  
buildup and possible tire failure.  
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Checking tire pressure  
Check the tire pressure  
periodically after the vehicle has  
been parked for at least one hour  
or has been driven less than 5 km  
(3 miles). Inflate the tires as  
necessary. To check the tire  
pressure, insert the tire pressure  
gauge into the valve.  
The cold pressure amount is listed  
on the Safety Compliance  
Certification label.  
Improperly inflated tires can  
affect vehicle handling and  
can fail suddenly, possibly  
resulting in loss of vehicle control.  
Rotating tires  
Rotate your tires at regular  
intervals for even wear. Rotation  
intervals are listed in the  
maintenance guide and or service  
guide.  
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Replacing tires  
Replace tires when the wear band  
is visible through the tire treads.  
When replacing full size  
tires, never mix radial, bias-  
belted, or bias-type tires. Use only  
the tire sizes that are listed on the  
tire pressure decal. Make sure that  
all tires are the same size, speed  
rating, and load-carrying capacity.  
Use only the tire combinations  
recommended on the decal. If you  
do not follow these precautions,  
your vehicle may not drive  
properly and safely.  
Do not replace your tires  
with “high performance”  
tires or larger size tires.  
Failure to follow these  
precautions may adversely  
affect the handling of the vehicle  
and make it easier to lose control  
and roll over.  
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Dispose of worn tires in  
accordance with local  
environmental regulations.  
Refer to the Safety Compliance  
Certification label to determine the  
specific size tire and wheel Ford  
Motor Company recommends for  
use on this vehicle.  
When purchasing replacement tires  
for your vehicle, consult your  
dealer or a qualified service  
technician to ensure that the  
correct tire type is used.  
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Using snow tires and chains  
Snow tires must be the same  
size and grade as the tires  
you currently have on your  
vehicle.  
The tires on your vehicle have all-  
weather treads to provide traction  
in rain and snow. However, in some  
climates, using snow tires and  
chains may be necessary. Ford  
offers snow chains as a Ford  
approved accessory and  
recommends use of these or their  
equivalents on approved tires. See  
your dealer or a qualified service  
technician for more information on  
tire chains for your vehicle. Follow  
these guidelines when using snow  
tires and chains:  
• Install chains securely, verifying  
that the chains do not touch any  
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.  
• Install the chains on the front  
tires only.  
• Do not use tire chains on 205/60  
tires and 205/55R16 Z rated tires.  
Steering, suspension and body  
components may be damaged by  
use of chains.  
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• Drive cautiously. If you hear the  
chains rub or bang against the  
vehicle, stop and retighten them. If  
this does not work, remove the  
chains to prevent vehicle damage.  
• Local regulations may prohibit or  
restrict the use of tire chains.  
Investigate the laws and  
regulations in your area before  
installing chains.  
• Avoid overloading your vehicle.  
• Do not use tire chains on  
temporary spare tires.  
• Remove the tire chains when  
they are no longer needed. Do not  
use chains on dry roads.  
• The suspension insulation and  
bumpers will help prevent vehicle  
damage. Do not remove these  
components from the vehicle when  
using snow tires and chains.  
Change over from winter to  
summer tires as soon as road  
conditions allow, this will reduce  
fuel consumption and noise in the  
vehicle’s interior.  
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IMPORTANT FUEL  
INFORMATON  
Important safety precautions  
Do not overfill the fuel tank.  
The pressure in an overfilled  
tank may cause leakage and lead  
to fuel spray and fire.  
If you do not use the proper  
fuel cap, the pressure in the  
fuel tank can damage the fuel  
system or cause it to work  
improperly in a collision.  
The fuel system may be  
under pressure. If the fuel  
cap is venting vapor or if you hear  
a hissing sound, wait until it stops  
before completely removing the  
cap.  
Automotive fuels can cause  
serious injury or death if  
misused or mishandled.  
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Observe the following guidelines  
when handling automotive fuel:  
• Extinguish all smoking materials  
and any open flames before fueling  
your vehicle.  
• Always turn off the vehicle  
before fueling.  
• Make sure the fuel cap is  
correctly fitted after fueling.  
Failure to do so may cause the on  
board diagnostic system to  
illuminate the CHECK ENGINE  
light.  
• Automotive fuels can be harmful  
or fatal if swallowed. If fuel is  
swallowed, call a physician  
immediately, even if no symptoms  
are immediately apparent. The  
toxic effects of fuel may not be  
visible for hours.  
• Fuels can also be harmful if  
absorbed through the skin. If fuel is  
splashed on the skin, promptly  
remove contaminated clothing and  
wash skin thoroughly with soap  
and water.  
• If fuel is splashed in the eyes,  
remove contact lenses (if worn),  
flush with water for 15 minutes and  
seek medical attention.  
• Be particularly careful if you are  
taking “Antabuse” or other forms of  
disulfiram for the treatment of  
alcoholism. Breathing gasoline  
vapors or skin contact could cause  
an adverse reaction. Consult a  
physician immediately.  
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Choosing the right fuel  
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The  
use of leaded fuel is prohibited by  
law and could damage your vehicle.  
The damage may not be covered by  
your warranty.  
Your vehicle was not designed to  
use fuel containing manganese-  
based additives such as MMT.  
Additionally, vehicles certified to  
California emission standards  
(indicated on the underhood  
Vehicle Emission Control  
Information label) are designed to  
operate on California reformulated  
gasolines. If California reformulated  
gasoline is not available when you  
refuel, your vehicle can be  
operated on non-California fuels.  
However, even though your engine  
will perform adequately on other  
gasolines, the performance of the  
emission control devices and  
systems may be adversely affected.  
Repair of damage caused by a fuel  
that your vehicle was not designed  
for may not be covered by your  
warranty.  
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Octane recommendations  
Your vehicle is designed to use  
regular gasoline with an (R+M)/2  
octane rating of 87. We do not  
recommend gasolines labeled as  
“regular” in high altitude areas that  
are sold with octane ratings of 86  
or even less.  
MINIMUM OCTANE RATING  
(R+M)/2 Method  
87  
Do not be concerned if your vehicle  
sometimes knocks lightly. However,  
if it knocks heavily under most  
driving conditions on the  
recommended octane, see your  
dealer or a qualified service  
technician to prevent any engine  
damage.  
Fuel quality  
If you are experiencing starting,  
rough idle or hesitation problems  
try a different brand of fuel. If the  
condition persists, see your dealer  
or qualified service technician.  
The American Automobile  
Manufacturers Association  
(AAMA) issued a gasoline  
specification to provide information  
on high quality fuels that optimize  
the performance of your vehicle.  
We recommend the use of gasolines  
that meet the AAMA specification  
if they are available.  
It should not be necessary to add  
any aftermarket products to your  
fuel tank if you continue to use a  
high-quality fuel.  
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Cleaner air  
Ford approves the use of gasolines  
to improve air quality, including  
reformulated gasolines that contain  
oxygenates such as a maximum of  
10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. There  
should be no more than 5%  
methanol with cosolvents and  
additives to protect the fuel  
system.  
Fuel filler cap  
If the “check engine” indicator  
comes on and stays on when you  
start the engine, the fuel filler cap  
may not be properly installed. Turn  
off the engine, remove the fuel  
filler cap and reinstall it being  
careful to align the cap properly.  
If you must replace the fuel  
filler cap, replace it with an  
authorized Motorcraft part.  
The customer warranty may be  
void for any damage to the fuel  
tank or fuel system if an  
authorized Motorcraft fuel  
filler cap is not used.  
The fuel system may be  
under pressure. If the fuel  
filler cap is venting vapor or if you  
hear a hissing sound, wait until it  
stops before completely removing  
the fuel filler cap. Otherwise fuel  
may spray out and injure you or  
others.  
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Calculating fuel economy  
To accurately calculate your  
vehicle’s fuel economy:  
1. Fill the tank completely and  
record the initial odometer reading.  
2. Each time you fill the tank,  
record the amount of fuel added  
(in litres or gallons).  
3. After at least three to five fill-  
ups, fill the fuel tank and record  
the current mileage reading.  
4. Use one of the following  
equations to calculate fuel  
economy.  
Litres used x 100 / Total kilometres  
traveled.  
Total miles traveled / Total gallons  
used.  
Keep a record for at least one  
month. This will provide an  
accurate estimate of the vehicle’s  
fuel economy.  
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM  
Your vehicle is equipped with  
various emission control  
components and a catalytic  
converter which will enable your  
vehicle to comply with applicable  
exhaust emission standards. To  
make sure that the catalytic  
converter and other emission  
control components continue to  
work properly:  
• Use unleaded fuel only.  
• Avoid running out of fuel.  
• Do not turn off the ignition while  
your vehicle is moving, especially  
at high speeds.  
• Have the items listed in your  
maintenance guide and or service  
guide performed according to the  
specified schedule.  
The scheduled maintenance  
services listed in the maintenance  
guide and or service guide are  
required because they are  
considered essential to the life and  
performance of your vehicle and to  
its emissions system.  
If other than Ford, Motorcraft, or  
Ford authorized parts are used for  
maintenance replacements or for  
service of components affecting  
emissions control, such non-Ford  
parts should be equivalent to  
genuine Ford Motor Company parts  
in performance and durability.  
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Do not park, idle or drive  
your vehicle in dry grass or  
other dry ground cover. The  
emission system heats up the  
engine compartment and exhaust  
system, which can start a fire.  
Alternative design  
Watch for fluid leaks, strange  
odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure,  
engine overheating, illumination of  
the charging system warning light  
or the check engine warning light.  
These events could indicate that  
the emission control system is not  
working properly.  
BRAKE  
Alternative design  
Exhaust leaks may result in  
entry of harmful and  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
potentially lethal fumes into the  
passenger compartment.  
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Do not make any unauthorized  
changes to your vehicle or engine.  
By law, vehicle owners and anyone  
who manufactures, repairs,  
services, sells, leases, trades  
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of  
vehicles are not permitted to  
intentionally remove an emission  
control device or prevent it from  
working. Information about your  
vehicle's emission system is on the  
Vehicle Emission Control  
Information Decal located under  
the hood. This decal identifies  
engine displacement and gives  
some tune up specifications.  
Please consult your “Warranty  
Guide“ for complete emission  
warranty information.  
Readiness for  
inspection/maintenance (I/M)  
testing  
In some localities, it may be a legal  
requirement to pass an I/M test of  
the on-board diagnostic (OBD-II)  
system. If your check engine light  
is on, refer to the description in the  
Instrument Cluster Lights and  
Chimes section of the  
Instrumentation chapter. Your  
vehicle may not pass the I/M test  
with the check engine light on.  
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If the vehicle’s powertrain system  
or its battery has just been  
serviced, the OBD-II system is  
reset to a “not ready for I/M test“  
condition. To ready the OBD-II  
system for I/M testing, a minimum  
of 30 minutes of city and highway  
driving is necessary as described  
below:  
• First, at least 10 minutes of  
driving on an expressway or  
highway.  
• Next, at least 20 minutes of  
driving in stop and go, city-type  
traffic with at least four idle  
periods.  
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least  
eight hours without starting the  
engine. Then, start the engine and  
complete the above driving cycle.  
The engine must warm up to its  
normal operating temperature.  
Once started, do not turn off the  
engine until the above driving cycle  
is complete.  
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BULB REPLACEMENT  
Removing the headlamps  
assembly  
Handle a halogen headlamp  
bulb carefully and keep out  
of children’s reach.Grasp the bulb  
only by its plastic base and do not  
touch the glass. The oil from your  
hand could cause the bulb to  
break the next time the  
headlamps are operated.  
The bulbs for the low beam, high  
beam, turn signals and side lamps  
are housed in the lamp assembly.  
To replace a bulb, the complete  
lamp assembly has to be removed  
as follows:  
1. Switch off the lamps.  
2. Open the hood.  
2
3. Remove the lower screw (2)  
from the headlamp housing.  
1
4. Remove the two upper screws  
(1) from the headlamp housing.  
5. Gently pull the headlamp  
housing outward.  
1
6. Replace the headlamp bulbs.  
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Reinstalling the headlamp  
assembly  
The gasket lining must be seated  
properly around the lamp assembly  
when reinstalling.  
All bulb connectors must be  
correctly connected.  
Install in the reverse order.  
Headlamp – low beam  
Pull off the connector, release the  
wire clip and replace the bulb.  
Pay attention to the tab guides  
when replacing.  
Headlamps – high beam  
Replacement instructions are the  
same as for the low beam  
headlamp.  
Headlamp alignment  
Check the headlamp alignment  
after each replacement of a bulb.  
Refer to Aiming the headlamps.  
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Front turn signal/side lamps  
Pull the socket out. Pull the bulb  
out and replace it.  
Foglamps (if equipped)  
1. Turn the bulb counterclockwise  
and pull it out of the light assembly.  
2. Remove the electrical connector.  
3. Fit the new bulb in reverse order  
(do not touch the glass part of the  
bulb).  
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Brake/turn signal/tail lamps  
1. Disconnect the electrical  
connector.  
2. Turn the socket  
counterclockwise and pull it out.  
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise  
and pull it out.  
4. To install, fit the new bulb in  
reverse order.  
Backup lamps  
The backup lamps are located in  
the trunk lid. Replacement  
instructions are the same as for the  
brake/turn signal/tail lamps.  
License plate lamp  
Unscrew the bulb holder with a  
screwdriver. Remove the bulb from  
the clip holder.  
Replace the new bulb in reverse  
sequence.  
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High-mounted brake lamp  
Enter the rear seat compartment.  
1. Remove the high mounted stop  
lamp assembly.  
2. Remove the red bulb cover.  
3. Remove inoperative stop lamp  
bulb.  
To install, fit the new bulb in  
reverse sequence.  
On vehicles equipped with a rear  
spoiler, the high-mounted brake  
lamp is included in the spoiler.  
See your dealer for repair.  
Luggage compartment lamp  
Pry out the light assembly from the  
holder with a flat screwdriver. Turn  
the spherical bulb under slight  
pressure counterclockwise and  
remove.  
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Interior lamps with reading  
lamps (if equipped)  
Remove the clip located on lens to  
access the center bulb.  
To replace the reading lamp bulbs,  
remove the two retaining screws to  
access the back of the lamp. Then,  
unclip the bulb covers and replace  
the bulb.  
Interior lamps  
(sunroof equipped vehicles)  
Open the lamp assembly.  
The bulbs can be replaced after the  
contact plate has been hinged  
back.  
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Bulb specifications  
Function  
Trade number  
3457 NA  
9005  
Front /turn lamp  
Headlamp (high)  
Headlamp (low)  
9006  
Foglamp/License plate lamp  
Rear tail/turn/brake lamp  
Backup lamp  
893  
1157  
1156  
High-mounted brake lamp  
License plate lamp  
Interior lamp  
2723  
C5W  
211-2  
578  
Reading lamp  
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS  
The alignment of your headlamps  
should be checked if:  
• Oncoming motorists frequently  
signal you to deactivate your high  
beams, and your high beams are  
not activated.  
• The headlamps do not seem to  
provide enough light for clear night  
vision.  
• The headlamp beams are pointed  
substantially away from a slightly  
down and to the right position.  
Aiming the headlamps  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device  
(VHAD) on each headlamp body.  
Each headlamp may be properly  
aimed in the horizontal direction  
(left/right) and the vertical  
direction (up/down).  
A non-zero bubble reading (vertical  
indicator) does not necessarily  
indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If  
your vehicle is not positioned on a  
level surface, the slope will be  
included in the vertical indication.  
Therefore, vertical and horizontal  
headlamp adjustment should be  
performed only when beam  
direction appears to be incorrect.  
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You will need one 7 mm box  
wrench, open end wrench or T-15  
Torx drive.  
If the vehicle has been in an  
accident, the vehicle’s front  
structure should be properly  
aligned before aiming the  
headlamps.  
Adjusting the horizontal aim  
1. Make sure the vehicle is on a  
level surface.  
2.With the hood open, locate the  
horizontal indicator and adjusting  
screw. Through the viewing hole on  
the outboard side of the headlamp.  
3. Turn the horizontal adjusting  
screw until the “0” reference mark  
on the horizontal indicator aligns  
with the arrow pointer on the  
adjusting screw assembly.  
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Adjusting the vertical aim  
The numbers shown on the vial  
indicate beam direction in degrees  
up or down.  
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level  
ground.  
2. With the hood open, locate the  
bubble level vertical aim indicator,  
and adjusting screw. It is visible  
when viewed from the above the  
rear of the headlamp.  
3. Turn the vertical adjusting screw  
until the bubble is centered over  
the “0” reference mark on the  
vertical indicator.  
4. When the horizontal and vertical  
indicators are set on “0”, the  
headlamp are properly aimed.  
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Maintenance and care  
VEHICLE CARE  
Washing your vehicle  
Only use car washing areas  
that have environmentally  
friendly drainage systems.  
Wash your vehicle regularly with  
cold or lukewarm water. Never use  
strong detergents or soap. If your  
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a  
quality car wash detergent. Always  
use a clean sponge, washing glove  
or similar device and plenty of  
water for best results. To avoid  
spots, avoid washing when the  
hood is still warm, immediately  
after or during exposure to strong  
sunlight.  
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Maintenance and care  
During winter months, it is  
especially important to wash the  
vehicle on a regular basis. Large  
quantities of dirt and road salt are  
difficult to remove, and they also  
cause damage to the vehicle.  
Remove or lower any exterior  
accessories, such as antennas,  
before entering a car wash.  
Remove particles such as bird  
droppings, tree sap, insect remains,  
tar spots, road salt and industrial  
fallout immediately.  
After washing, apply the brakes  
several times to dry them.  
Waxing your vehicle  
The best way to determine when  
the paintwork needs waxing is by  
noting when water stops beading  
on the surface. This could be every  
three or four months depending on  
operating conditions.  
Use only carnauba or synthetic-  
based waxes. Remove any bugs and  
tar before waxing the vehicle. Use  
cleaning fluid or alcohol with a  
clean cloth to remove bugs. Use tar  
remover to remove any tar spots.  
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Maintenance and care  
Repairing paint chips  
Minor scratches or paint damage  
from road debris may be repaired  
with touch-up paint, paint repair  
foil or aerosol spray from the Ford  
accessories line. Observe the  
application instructions on the  
products.  
Cleaning the wheels  
Wash the wheels with the same  
detergent you use to clean the  
body of your vehicle. Do not use  
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel  
wool, fuel or strong detergents.  
Never use abrasives that will  
damage the finish of special wheel  
surfaces. Use a tar remover to  
remove grease and tar.  
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Maintenance and care  
Cleaning the engine  
Engines are more efficient when  
they are clean because grease and  
dirt buildup act as insulators and  
keep the engine warmer than  
normal. Follow these guidelines to  
clean your engine:  
• Take care when using a power  
washer to clean the engine. The  
high pressure fluid could penetrate  
the sealed parts and cause damage.  
• Do not spray with cold water, to  
avoid cracking the engine block.  
• Cover the alternator to prevent  
water damage when cleaning the  
engine.  
• Never wash or rinse the engine  
while it is running; water in the  
running engine may cause internal  
damage.  
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Maintenance and care  
Cleaning plastic exterior parts  
Use a vinyl cleaner for routine  
cleaning of plastic. Clean with a tar  
remover if necessary. Do not clean  
plastic parts with thinners, solvents  
or petroleum-based cleaners.  
Cleaning the exterior lamps  
Wash the exterior lamps with the  
same detergent you use to wash  
the exterior of your vehicle. Use  
glass cleaner or tar remover if  
necessary.  
To avoid scratching the lamps, do  
not use a dry paper towel, chemical  
solvents or abrasive cleaners to  
clean the lamps.  
Cleaning the wiper blades  
If the wiper blades do not wipe  
properly, clean both the windshield  
and wiper blades using undiluted  
windshield wiper solution or a mild  
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with  
clean water. To avoid damaging the  
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,  
paint thinner or other solvents.  
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Maintenance and care  
Cleaning the instrument panel  
Clean the instrument panel with a  
damp cloth, then dry with a dry  
cloth.  
55  
70  
80  
4
60  
5
3
50  
100  
1
2
0
90  
80  
1
40  
6
40  
30  
20  
0
0
0
12  
3
60100  
2
60  
1
80 110  
40  
20  
1
7
1
200  
120  
0
0
0
0
C
H
E
F
8
10  
0
130  
x
1000  
MPH  
TRACTION  
ONTROL  
O/D  
OFF  
CHECK  
ENGINE  
Any cleaner or polish that  
LO  
OFF  
PANEL  
PNL/FLR  
FLOOR  
A/C  
FLR  
/
DEF  
HI  
MAX  
A/C  
DEF  
increases the gloss of the upper  
portion of the instrument panel  
should be avoided. The dull finish  
in this area is to help protect the  
driver from undesirable windshield  
reflection.  
S
I
D
E
1
-
2
P
O
W
E
R
A
U
D
I
O
AM/FM  
1
4
2
5
3
SCAN  
ANS  
EJECT  
VOLUME  
CLOCK  
SEEK  
Cleaning the interior fabric  
Remove dust and loose dirt with a  
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.  
Remove fresh spots immediately.  
Follow the directions that come  
with the cleaner.  
Cleaning leather seats  
(if equipped)  
For routine cleaning, wipe the  
surface with a soft, damp cloth. For  
more thorough cleaning, wipe the  
surface with a leather and vinyl  
cleaner or a mild soap.  
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Maintenance and care  
Cleaning and maintaining the  
safety belts  
Clean the safety belts with a mild  
soap solution recommended for  
cleaning upholstery or carpets and  
warm water. Do not bleach or dye  
the belts, because these actions  
may weaken the belt webbing.  
Check the safety belt system  
periodically to make sure there are  
no nicks, wear or cuts.  
Ford recommends that all  
safety belt assemblies and  
attaching hardware should be  
inspected by a qualified technician  
after any collision. Safety belt  
assemblies not in use during a  
collision should also be inspected  
and replaced if either damage or  
improper operation is noted.  
Cleaning and caring for your  
vehicle  
Refer to the “Customer assistance“  
chapter for a list of Ford-approved  
cleaners, polishes and waxes.  
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Motorcraft parts  
Component  
Part number  
2.0 litre engine  
2.5 litre engine  
AZFS-22F # 1+2**  
AZFS-22FE# 3+4  
AWSF-32F  
FA-1613  
Spark plug*  
Air filter  
FA-1612  
Passenger compartment  
air filter  
FP4  
FP4  
Fuel filter  
Oil filter  
Battery  
FG-800A  
FL-2005  
BXT-40R  
EV-224  
FG-800A  
FL-820  
BXT-40R  
EV-152  
PCV valve  
Crankcase ventilation  
filter  
FA-1621  
—
* Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug and gap specifications.  
** If a spark plug is removed for examination, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug  
needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter “FE” as shown  
on the engine decal.  
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2.0 litre  
2.5 litre  
engine  
Capacities  
engine  
Engine oil  
- with filter  
- without  
4.25 l (4.5 qts)  
3.75 l (4.0 qts)  
5.5 l (5.8 qts)  
5.0 l (5.3 qts)  
Manual transaxle  
1.9 l (2.0 qts)  
Automatic transaxle  
with oil cooler  
8.5 l (9.0 qts.)  
9.6 l (10.2 qts)  
Power steering  
Fill to MAX mark  
6.6 l (7.0 qts)*  
7.1 l (7.5 qts)**  
9.5 l (10.0 qts)*  
9.7 l (10.2 qts)**  
Cooling system with heating  
Windshield washer fluid  
Fuel tank  
Fill to top of reservoir  
58.5 l (15.4 gallons)  
Fill to MAX mark  
Braking system  
*
Total capacity  
** with automatic transaxle  
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Lubricant Specifications  
Ford part name  
or equivalent  
Ford  
part number  
Ford  
specification  
Item  
High performance  
DOT 3 brake fluid,  
DOT 4 brake fluid  
or Super DOT 4  
ESA-M6C25-A  
(DOT 3)  
ESD-M6C57-A  
(Super DOT 4)  
C6AZ-19542-AB  
for DOT 3  
Brake fluid  
Premium engine  
coolant  
E2FZ-19549-AA  
CXC-8-B  
Engine coolant  
Engine oil  
ESE-M97B44-A  
American Petroleum  
Institute Certification  
Mark and  
Motorcraft motor  
oil 5W-30 super  
premium  
XO-5W30-QSP  
E6AZ-19582 AA  
XT-2-QDX  
WSS-M2C153-G  
®
MERCON  
Power steering  
fluid  
ESW-M2C33-F  
power steering  
fluid  
Transaxle fluid  
automatic/  
5-speed manual  
Motorcraft  
®
MERCON  
®
MERCON ATF*  
C9AZ-19550-AC  
or  
C9AZ-19550-BC  
Windshield  
washer  
fluid  
Ultra-clear  
windshield washer  
concentrate  
ESR-M17P5-A  
®
* Use only MERCON approved transmission/transaxle fluid. Use of any fluid approved and/or labeled  
®
for MERCON V may cause internal transaxle damage.  
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Engine data  
2.0 litre  
2.5 litre  
Engine  
Engine  
Engine  
3
1988  
2544  
Capacity  
cm  
96 (125)  
5500  
125 (170)  
6250  
kW (HP)  
at rpm  
Power output  
176 (130)  
4000  
220 (162)  
4250  
Nm (lb-ft)  
at rpm  
Max. torque  
87 Octane  
Fuel required  
Continuous engine  
speed  
6700  
6925  
rpm  
rpm  
rpm  
6150  
6375  
Max. intermittent  
engine speed  
Idle speed  
(manual transaxle)  
800±50  
(880±50)  
725±50  
(725±50)  
Mixture preparation  
Firing order  
Injection system  
1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6  
mm  
1.3  
Spark plug gap  
Ignition system  
Electronically controlled  
Valve  
clearances  
Inlet  
0.14 mm  
Hydraulic valve  
adjusters  
0.11-0.18*  
0.27-0.34*  
Exhaust 0.30 mm  
* Mechanical valve adjuster  
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Capacities and specifications  
D
A
C
E
B
Dimensions  
mm (inches)  
A = Maximum length  
4556 (179.4)  
B = Overall width (without mirrors)  
C = Overall height (curb weight)  
D = Wheelbase  
1751 (68.9)  
1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2)  
2704 (106.5)  
E = Track  
Front  
Rear  
1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8)  
1483 - 1502* (58.4 - 59.1)  
* Dependent on tyre size  
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION  
NUMBER  
The vehicle identification number  
(VIN) is attached to a metal tag  
and is located on the front driver’s  
side of the instrument panel. The  
VIN tag may be seen by looking  
through the windshield from the  
outside of the vehicle.  
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Customer assistance  
GETTING ROADSIDE  
ASSISTANCE  
Using roadside assistance  
Complete the roadside assistance  
identification card and place it in  
your wallet for quick reference. In  
the United States, this card is  
found in the Owner Guide portfolio  
in the glove compartment in Ford  
vehicles and is mailed to you if you  
own a Mercury or Lincoln. In  
Canada, it's found in the Roadside  
Assistance book in the glove  
compartment.  
To fully assist you should you have  
a vehicle concern. Ford offers a  
complimentary roadside assistance  
program. This program is separate  
from the New Vehicle Limited  
Warranty. The service is available:  
• 24-hours, seven days a week  
• for the Basic warranty period  
(Canada) or New Vehicle Limited  
Warranty period (U.S.) of three  
years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles),  
whichever comes first on Ford and  
Mercury vehicles, and four years or  
80,000 km (50,000 miles) on  
Lincoln vehicles.  
To receive roadside assistance in  
the United States for Ford or  
Mercury vehicles, call  
1-800-241-3673 or if you own a  
Lincoln vehicle, call  
1-800-521-4140. In Canada call  
1-800-665-2006.  
In the United States, you may  
purchase additional roadside  
assistance coverage beyond this  
period through the Ford Auto Club  
by contacting your Ford or Lincoln-  
Mercury dealer.  
Should you need to arrange  
assistance for yourself, Ford will  
reimburse a reasonable amount. To  
obtain information about  
reimbursement, call  
• Roadside assistance will cover  
• changing a flat tire  
• jump-starts  
1-800-241-3673 in the United  
States for Ford or Mercury  
vehicles; or if you own a Lincoln  
vehicle, call 1-800-521-4140.  
Call 1-800-665-2006 in Canada.  
• lock-out assistance  
• fuel delivery  
towing to the nearest Ford of  
Canada or Ford Motor Company  
dealership, or towing to your  
selling dealership if within 56 km  
(35 miles). Even non-warranty  
related tows, like accidents or  
getting stuck in the mud or snow,  
are covered (some exclusions  
apply, such as impound towing or  
repossession.  
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Customer assistance  
If you did not take advantage of the  
Ford Extended Service Plan at the  
time of purchasing your vehicle,  
you may still be eligible. Please  
contact your dealer for further  
information. Since this information  
is subject to change, please ask  
your dealer for complete details  
about Ford Extended Service Plan  
coverage options.  
Ford extended service plan  
You can get more protection for  
your new car or light truck by  
purchasing Ford Extended Service  
Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford  
ESP is an optional service contract  
which is backed by Ford Motor  
Company or Ford Motor Service  
Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of  
Canada (in Canada). It provides:  
Also, please be aware that some  
ealers offer service contracts that  
are not backed by Ford Motor  
Company or Ford of Canada. On  
the surface, many independent  
plans appear to be like Ford's. The  
problem is that they can often  
require the use of non-factory  
approved parts and have much  
more complex and restrictive  
claims coverage terms than Ford.  
• Protection against repair costs  
after your New Vehicle Limited  
Warranty period expires  
and  
• other benefits during the  
warranty period (such as  
reimbursement for rentals and  
towing).  
You may purchase Ford ESP from  
any participating Ford or Lincoln-  
Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer.  
There are several plans available in  
various time, distance and  
deductible combinations which can  
be tailored to fit your own driving  
needs. Ford ESP also offers  
reimbursement benefits for towing  
and rental coverage. (In Hawaii,  
rules vary. See your dealer for  
details.)  
At Ford Motor Company and Ford  
of Canada, we are dedicated to  
providing Ford, Lincoln and  
Mercury vehicle owners with  
programs that will enhance your  
ownership experience and protect  
you from unexpected repair bills.  
Genuine Ford ESP is the only  
Extended Service Plan that enables  
us to provide that service.  
When you buy Ford ESP you  
receive Peace-of-Mind protection  
throughout the United States and  
Canada, provided by a network of  
more than 5,200 participating Ford,  
Lincoln-Mercury and Ford of  
Canada dealers.  
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Getting the service you need  
At home  
Away from home  
If you are away from home when  
your vehicle needs service, or if  
you need more help than the  
dealership could provide, contact  
the Ford Customer Assistance  
Center to find an authorized  
dealership to help you in the  
United States  
Ford Motor Company and Ford of  
Canada have authorized  
dealerships to service your vehicle.  
When you need warranty repairs  
your selling dealer would like you  
to return to it for that service, but  
you may also take your vehicle to  
another Ford Motor Company  
dealership authorized for warranty  
repairs. Certain warranty repairs  
require special training though, so  
not all dealers are authorized to  
perform all warranty repairs. That  
means that depending on the  
warranty repair needed, the vehicle  
may need to be taken to another  
dealer. If a particular dealership  
can not assist you, then contact the  
Customer Assistance Center.  
Ford Motor Company  
Customer Assistance Center  
16800 Executive Plaza Drive  
P.O. Box 6248  
Dearborn, Michigan 48121  
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)  
(TDD for the hearing impaired:  
1-800-232-5952)  
In Canada:  
Customer Assistance Centre  
Ford Motor Company of Canada,  
Limited  
P.O. Box 2000  
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4  
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)  
If you are not satisfied with the  
service you receive at the  
dealership, speak with the service  
manager. If you are still not  
satisfied, speak with the owner or  
general manager of the dealership.  
In most cases, your concern will be  
resolved at this level.  
Ford Motor Company and Ford of  
Canada dealerships also carry  
genuine Ford parts and  
accessories, providing you with  
original equipment reliability.  
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Customer assistance  
Please have the following  
information available when  
contacting Ford Customer  
Assistance:  
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT  
BOARD (U.S. ONLY)  
The Dispute Settlement Board is  
• an independent, third-party  
arbitration program for warranty  
disputes  
• Your telephone number (home  
and business)  
• The name of the dealer and the  
city where the dealership is located  
• available free to owners and  
lessees of qualifying Ford Motor  
Company vehicles  
• The year and make of your  
vehicle  
The Dispute Settlement Board may  
not be available in all states: Ford  
Motor Company reserves the right  
to change eligibility limitations,  
modify procedures and/or to  
discontinue this service without  
notice and without incurring  
obligations per applicable state law.  
• The date of vehicle purchase  
• The current odometer reading  
• The vehicle identification  
number (VIN)  
If you still have a complaint  
involving a warranty dispute, you  
may wish to contact the Dispute  
Settlement Board (U.S.) or the  
Mediation/Arbitration Program  
(Canada).  
What kinds of cases does the  
Board review?  
Unresolved warranty repair  
concerns or vehicle performance as  
designed concerns on Ford,  
Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford  
or Mercury light trucks which are  
within the terms of any applicable  
written new vehicle warranty are  
eligible for review, except those  
involving:  
In the United States, a warranty  
dispute must be submitted to the  
Dispute Settlement Board before  
taking action under the Magnuson-  
Moss Warranty Act, or to the  
extent allowed by state law, before  
pursuing replacement or  
repurchase remedies provided by  
certain state laws. This dispute  
handling procedure is not required  
prior to enforcing state created  
rights or other rights which are  
independent of the Magnuson-Moss  
Warranty Act or state replacement  
or repurchase laws.  
• a non-Ford product  
• a non-Ford dealership  
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• sales disputes between customer  
and dealer except those associated  
with warranty repairs or concerns  
with the vehicle's performance as  
designed  
Board membership  
The Board consists of:  
• three consumer representatives  
• a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury  
dealership representative  
• a request for reimbursement of  
consequential expenses unless a  
service or product concern being  
reviewed  
Consumer candidates for Board  
membership are recruited and  
trained by an independent  
consulting firm. The dealership  
Board member is chosen from Ford  
and Lincoln-Mercury dealership  
management, recognized for their  
business leadership qualities.  
• items not covered by the New  
Vehicle Limited Warranty  
(including maintenance and wear  
items)  
• alleged personal injury/property  
damage claims  
What the Board needs  
• cases currently in litigation  
To have your case reviewed you  
must complete the application in  
the DSB brochure and mail it to the  
address provided on the  
• vehicles not used primarily for  
family, personal or household  
purposes (except in states where  
the Dispute Settlement Board is  
required to review commercial  
vehicles).  
application form.  
Your application is reviewed and, if  
it is determined to be eligible, you  
will receive an acknowledgement  
indicating:  
• vehicles with non-U.S.  
warranties  
• the file number assigned to your  
application  
Concerns are ineligible for review if  
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty  
has expired at receipt of your  
application and in certain states  
eligibility is dependent upon the  
customer's possession of the  
vehicle.  
• the toll-free phone number of  
the DSB's independent  
administrator  
• Your dealership and a Ford  
Motor Company representative are  
asked to submit statements at this  
time.  
Eligibility may differ according to  
state law. For example see the  
unique brochures for California,  
West Virginia, Georgia and  
Wisconsin purchasers/ lessees.  
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To properly review your case, the  
Board needs the following  
information:  
Oral presentations  
If you would like to make an oral  
presentation indicate YES to  
question #6 on the application.  
While it is your right to make an  
oral presentation before the Board,  
this is not a requirement and the  
Board will decide the case whether  
or not an oral presentation is made.  
Oral presentation may be  
• legible copies of all documents  
and maintenance or repair orders  
relevant to the case  
• the year, make, model, and  
Vehicle Identification Number  
(VIN) listed on your vehicle  
ownership license  
requested Board as well.  
• the date of repair(s) and mileage  
at the time of occurrence(s)  
Making a decision  
Board members review all available  
information related to each  
complaint, including oral  
presentations, and arrive at a fair  
and impartial decision.  
• the current mileage  
• the name of the dealer who sold  
or serviced the vehicle  
• a brief description of your  
unresolved concern  
Every effort is made to decide the  
case within 40 days of the date that  
all requested information is  
received by the Board. Since the  
Board generally meets once a  
month, it may take more than a  
month before the Board can  
consider some cases.  
• a brief summary of the action  
taken by the dealer(s) and Ford  
Motor Company  
• the names (if known) of all the  
people you contacted at the  
dealership(s)  
• a description of the action you  
expect to resolve your concern  
• You will receive a letter of  
explanation if your application does  
not qualify for Board review.  
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After a case is reviewed, the Board  
mails you a decision letter and a  
form on which to accept or reject  
the Board's decision. The decisions  
of the Board are binding on Ford  
(and, in some cases, on the dealer)  
but not on consumers who are free  
to pursue other remedies available  
to them under state or federal law.  
GETTING ASSISTANCE  
OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND  
CANADA  
Before exporting your vehicle to a  
foreign country, contact the  
appropriate foreign embassy or  
consulate. These officials can  
inform you of local vehicle  
registration regulations and where  
to find unleaded fuel.  
To request a DSB  
brochure/application  
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or  
can only get fuel with an anti-knock  
index lower than is recommended  
for your vehicle, contact a district  
or owner relations/customer  
assistance office.  
For a brochure/application, speak  
to your dealer or write/call to the  
Board at the following  
address/phone number:  
Dispute Settlement Board  
P.O. Box 5120  
Southfield, MI 48086-5120  
1-800-428-3718  
The use of leaded fuel in your  
vehicle without proper conversion  
may damage the effectiveness of  
your emission control system and  
may cause engine knocking or  
serious engine damage. Ford Motor  
Company/Ford of Canada is not  
responsible for any damage caused  
by use of improper fuel.  
You may also contact the North  
American Customer Assistance  
Center at 1-800-392-3673 (Ford).  
TDD for the hearing impaired:  
1-800-232-5952 or by writing to the  
Center at the following address:  
In the United States, using leaded  
fuel may also result in difficulty  
importing your vehicle back into  
the U.S.  
Ford Motor Company  
Customer Assistance Center  
16800 Executive Plaza Drive  
P.O. Box 6248  
Dearborn, Michigan 48121  
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If your vehicle must be serviced  
while you are traveling or living in  
Central or South America, the  
Caribbean, or the Middle East,  
contact the nearest Ford  
dealership. If the dealership cannot  
help you, write or call:  
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR  
YOUR VEHICLE  
Ford has many quality products  
available from your dealer to clean  
your vehicle and protect its  
finishes. For best results, use the  
following or products of equivalent  
quality  
FORD MOTOR COMPANY  
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET  
OPERATIONS  
Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish*  
Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish  
Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant*  
1555 Fairlane Drive  
Fairlane Business Park #3  
Allen Park, Michigan 48101  
U.S.A.  
Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl  
Cleaner  
Telephone: (313) 594-4857  
FAX: (313) 390-9804  
Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road  
Oil Remover*  
If you are in another foreign  
country, contact the nearest Ford  
dealership. If the dealership  
employees cannot help you, they  
can direct you to the nearest Ford  
affiliate office.  
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery  
Cleaner  
Ford Metal Surface Cleaner  
Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner*  
Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate  
Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner  
Ford Spot and Stain Remover*  
If you buy your vehicle in North  
America and then relocate outside  
of the U.S. or Canada, register your  
vehicle identification number  
(VIN) and new address with Ford  
Motor Company Worldwide Direct  
Market Operations.  
Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim  
Dressing  
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Ford Triple Clean  
Vehicle Security  
Remote keyless entry  
Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass  
Cleaner  
Styled wheel protector locks  
Vehicle security systems  
Comfort and convenience  
Air conditioner  
* May be sold with the Motorcraft  
name  
A wide selection of accessories is  
available through your local  
authorized Ford, Lincoln-Mercury  
or Ford of Canada dealer. These  
quality accessories have been  
specifically engineered to fulfill  
your automotive needs; they are  
custom designed to complement  
the style and aerodynamic  
appearance of your vehicle. In  
addition, each accessory is made  
from high quality materials and  
meets or exceeds Ford's rigid  
engineering and safety  
specifications. Ford accessories are  
warranted for up to 12 months or  
20,000 km (12,000 miles) on all  
cars and light trucks and 12  
months with unlimited distance on  
medium/heavy duty trucks unless  
the accessory is installed on a new  
vehicle, then the warranty becomes  
the balance of the new vehicle's  
warranty or the accessories  
Air filtration systems  
Cargo nets  
Cargo organizers  
Cargo shades  
Cargo trays  
Dash trim  
Engine block heaters  
Gear shift knob  
Luggage presenter (Continental  
only)  
Manual sliding rear window  
Tire step  
warranty, whichever is greater. See  
your dealer for complete warranty  
information and availability.  
Not all accessories are  
available for all models.  
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Travel equipment  
Protection and appearance  
equipment  
Console  
Air bag anti-theft locks  
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers  
Bed mats  
Console armrest  
Daytime running lights  
Factory luggage rack  
Factory luggage rack adapters  
Fog lights  
Bedliners  
Car/truck covers  
Cargo liners, interior  
Carpet floor mats  
Cleaners, waxes and polishes  
Flat splash guards  
Frond end covers (full and mini)  
Hood deflectors  
Framed luggage covers  
Heavy-duty battery  
Neutral towing transfer case kit  
(Explorer 4.0L only)  
Off road lights  
Pickup box rails  
Locking gas cap  
Lubricants and oils  
Molded splash guards  
Molded vinyl floor mats  
Rallye bars  
Removable luggage rack  
Removable luggage rack adapters  
Retractable bed hooks and loops  
Running boards  
Rear air deflectors  
Rear decklid spoilers  
Side window air deflectors  
Spare tire lock  
Snow traction cables  
Soft luggage cover  
Speed control  
Towing mirrors  
Step bumpers  
Trailer hitch  
Step/sill plates  
Trailer hitch bars and balls  
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor  
Tailgate covers  
Tailgate lock  
Tailgate protection  
Tonneau covers  
Touch-up paint  
Universal floor mats  
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For maximum vehicle performance, • Mobile communications systems  
keep the following information in  
mind when adding accessories or  
equipment to your vehicle:  
may harm the operation of your  
vehicle, particularly if they are not  
properly designed for automotive  
use or are not properly installed.  
When operated, such systems may  
cause the engine to stumble or  
stall. In addition, such systems may  
be damaged or their performance  
may be affected by operating your  
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB]  
transceivers, garage door openers  
and other transmitters with  
outputs of five watts or less will not  
ordinarily affect your vehicle's  
operation.)  
• When adding accessories,  
equipment, passengers and luggage  
to your vehicle, do not exceed the  
total weight capacity of the vehicle  
or of the front or rear axle (GVWR  
or GAWR as indicated on the Safety  
compliance certification label).  
Consult your dealer for specific  
weight information.  
• The Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) and Canadian  
Radio Telecommunications  
Commission (CRTC) regulate the  
use of mobile communications  
systems - such as two-way radios,  
telephones and theft alarms - that  
are equipped with radio  
• Ford cannot assume  
responsibility for any adverse  
effects or damage that may result  
from the use of such equipment.  
transmitters. Any such equipment  
installed in your vehicle should  
comply with FCC or CRTC  
regulations and should be installed  
only by a qualified service  
technician.  
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ORDERING ADDITIONAL  
OWNER'S LITERATURE  
To order the publications in this  
portfolio in the United States:  
Make checks payable to:  
HELM, INCORPORATED  
P.O. Box 07150  
Detroit, Michigan, 48207  
For a free publication catalog,  
order toll free: 1-800-782-4356  
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00  
p.m. EST.,  
for credit card holders only.  
To order the publications in this  
portfolio in Canada  
Make cheques payable to:  
Ford Motor Company of Canada,  
Ltd.  
Service Publications  
P.O. Box 1580, Station B  
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Y  
4G3  
or order toll free:  
1-800-387-4966  
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
EST.,  
for credit card holders only.  
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS  
(U.S. ONLY)  
If you believe that your vehicle has  
a defect that could cause a crash,  
or could cause injury or death, you  
should immediately inform the  
National Highway Traffic Safety  
Administration (NHTSA) in  
addition to Ford Motor Company.  
If NHTSA receives similar  
complaints, it may open an  
investigation, and if it finds that a  
safety defect exists in a group of  
vehicles, it may order a recall and  
remedy campaign. However,  
NHTSA cannot become involved in  
individual problems between you,  
your dealer or Ford Motor  
Company.  
To contact NHTSA, you may either  
call the Auto Safety Hotline  
toll–free at 1-800-424-9393  
(202-366-0123 in the Washington  
D.C. area) or write to  
NHTSA  
U.S.Department of Transportation  
400 Seventh Street  
Washington D.C. 20590  
You can also obtain other  
information about motor vehicle  
safety from the hotline.  
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Index  
A
Page  
B
Page  
Accessory position on  
Brake fluid  
the ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Additives, engine oil . . . . . . . . .165  
Air bag supplemental  
checking and adding . . . . . . . .168  
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219  
Brake-shift interlock . . . . . . . . .118  
Brakelamps  
restraint system  
and child safety seats . . . . . . . .84 (see Bulb replacement)  
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Brakes  
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
indicator light . . . . . . . . . . .13, 87  
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
wearing safety belts . . . . . . . . .83  
Air conditioning  
anti-lock brake system (ABS) 112  
brake warning light . . . . . . . . . .14  
fluid, checking and adding . . .168  
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .218  
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .219  
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114  
(see Climate control system)  
Alarm, activating panic . . . . . . . .67 Built-in child seat  
Antenna, radio  
folding up the seat . . . . . . . . . .98  
(see Audio sytem) . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .112  
Anti-theft system (see Passive  
Anti-Theft System) . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)  
inspection after a collision . . . .98  
interlock safety feature . . . . . . .94  
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93  
retractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97  
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Bulbs, replacing  
Automatic transaxle  
foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202  
driving with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119  
fluid, adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174  
fluid, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . .174  
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .218  
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .219  
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200  
high-mounted brake lamp . . . .204  
license plate lamp . . . . . . . . . .203  
rear lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203  
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206  
B
C
Backing up . . . . . . . . . . . . .119, 125 Cabin air filter . . . . . . . . . . .31, 180  
Battery Capacities for refilling fluids . . .218  
charging system warning light . .7 Carbon monoxyde in exhaust . .197  
jumping a disabled battery . . .150 Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . .196  
proper disposal, recycling . . . .178 Chains, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188  
replacement, specifications . .217 Changing a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .146  
servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 Charging system warning light . . .7  
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C
Page  
D
Page  
Child safety restraints  
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . .21  
built-in child seat . . . . . . . . . . .93 Defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . .235  
child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Defrost  
children and safety belts . . .89, 91  
Child safety seats  
rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Dipstick, engine oil . . . . . . . . . .163  
attaching with tether straps . .102 Door mounted controls . . . . . . . .62  
automatic locking mode . . . . . .77 Driving under special conditions  
Childproof safety locks . . . . . . . .63  
Chimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .139  
Cleaning your vehicle  
heavy load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129  
towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . .130  
E
Electrical system  
fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139  
Emergencies, roadside  
fuel pump shut-off switch . . . .137  
jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150  
towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156  
Emergency brake (see Parking  
brake)  
engine compartment . . . . . . . .213  
exterior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .214  
fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215  
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . .215  
plastic exterior parts . . . . . . . .214  
safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216  
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212  
wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214  
Climate control system  
air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
controlling airflow . . . . . . . . . . .24  
defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Clutch  
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
recommended shift speeds . . .124  
Cold engine starting . . . . . . . . .110  
Controls  
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
power seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Customer assistance . . . . . . . . .223  
Emission control system . . . . . .196  
Engine  
check engine warning light . . . .10  
fuel pump shut-off switch . . . .137  
lubricant specifications . . . . . .219  
preparing to start . . . . . . . . . .107  
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .218  
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110  
Engine block heater . . . . . . . . .111  
Engine coolant  
checking and adding . . . . . . . .167  
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171  
low coolant warning light . . . . . .9  
refilll capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .218  
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219  
Engine fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159  
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E
Page  
F
Page  
Engine oil  
Fuses  
changing oil and filter . . . . . . .165  
checking and adding . . . . . . . .165  
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163  
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167  
engine oil pressure  
charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141, 144  
checking and replacing . . . . . .139  
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel)  
Gauges  
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
filter specifications . . . . . . . . .217  
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .218  
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219  
Exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . .106, 197  
engine coolant temperature . . .18  
fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
GAWR  
F
Fan (see Engine fan)  
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . .127  
Flasher, hazard . . . . . . . . . .54, 137 Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117, 123  
Flashing the lights . . . . . . . . . . . .55 GVWR  
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .127  
Fluid refill capacities . . . . . . . . .218  
Foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 202  
H
Hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . .54, 137  
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
Headlamps  
Fuel  
calculating fuel economy . . . .195  
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218  
choosing the right fuel . . . . . .192  
consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136  
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
low fuel warning light . . . . . . . .13  
octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193  
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193  
running out of fuel . . . . . . . . .196  
safety information relating  
aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207  
bulb specifications . . . . . . . . .206  
daytime running light . . . . . . . .21  
flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .200  
turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . .20  
warning chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
High beams  
to automotive fuels . . . . . . . . .190  
Fuel pump shut-off switch . . . .137  
Fuse panels  
indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
engine compartment . . . . . . . .140  
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . .142  
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H
Page  
High-mount brakelamp . . . . . . .204 Lamps  
Hood  
latch location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162  
L
Page  
bulb replacement specification  
chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206  
daytime running light system . .21  
flashing the lamps . . . . . . . . . . .55  
foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 202  
hazard flashers . . . . . . . . .54, 137  
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
high beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
high-mounted brake lamp . . . .204  
instrument panel, dimming . . .23  
interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
reading lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .200  
rear lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203  
Lights, warning and indicator  
release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162  
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
I
Identification Number, Vehicle  
(VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222  
Idle, relearning . . . . . . . . . . . . .179  
Idle, speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .179, 220  
Ignition  
chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
positions on the ignition . . . . . .52  
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Instrument panel  
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215  
lighting up the panel . . . . . . . . .23  
Integrated child seat (see Built-in  
child seat)  
Intermittent wipers . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
anti-lock brakes (ABS) . . . . . . .15  
brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
charging system . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
check engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . .16  
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
low coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
low fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
overdrive off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
testing the warning lights . . . . .17  
turn signal indicator . . . . . . . . . .6  
Load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127  
Lubricant specifications . . . . . .219  
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . .64  
J
Jack  
positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148  
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147  
Jump starting your vehicle  
attaching cables . . . . . . . . . . . .151  
disconnecting cables . . . . . . . .154  
K
Keys  
key in ignition warning chime .17  
positions of the ignition . . . . . .52  
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M
Page  
P
Page  
Maintenance (see Servicing)  
Power distribution box  
Manual transaxle  
(see Fuses)  
backing up (reverse) . . . . . . . .125 Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Power features  
fluid, capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .218  
shift speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
Mileage, calculating fuel  
economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195  
Mirrors  
mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Power steering  
side view mirrors (power) . . . .23  
Motorcraft parts . . . . . . . . . . . .217  
fluid, checking and adding . . .173  
fluid, refill capacity . . . . . . . . .218  
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .219  
N
R
National Highway Traffic Safety  
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Radio (see Audio system) . . . . . .32  
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . .22  
Refill capacities for fluids . . . . .218  
O
Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193  
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Oil (see Engine oil)  
Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165, 217  
On-board diagnostic (OBD II)  
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198  
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 120  
Overhead controls . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139  
Remote control  
luggage compartment . . . . . . . .64  
Remote entry system  
locking/unlocking doors . . . . . .66  
opening the trunk . . . . . . . . . . .67  
panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
replacing the batteries . . . . . . .67  
replacement/additional  
transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
Repairing paint chips . . . . . . . .212  
Reporting safety defects . . . . . .235  
Restraints, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
Rotating the tires . . . . . . . . . . . .185  
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Panel dimmer control . . . . . . . . .23  
Panic alarm, remote entry sytem 67  
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114  
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) . . .217  
Passenger compartment  
air filter (see Cabin air filter) . .181  
Passive Anti-Theft  
System (PATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
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Safety belts  
Spare tire  
(see Safety restraints)  
Safety chains, when towing  
a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134  
Safety Compliance Certification  
changing the tire . . . . . . . . . . .146  
removing the spare tire . . . . . .148  
temporary spare tire . . . . . . . .147  
Spark plugs, certifications . . . .217  
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Specification charts, lubricants 219  
Safety defects, reporting . . . . . .235 Speed control  
Safety restraints  
adjusting the safety belts . .77, 79  
automatic locking mode  
(retractors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
cleaning the safety belts . . . . .216  
extention assembly . . . . . . . . . .81  
for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
disengaging speed control . . . .60  
return to a set speed . . . . . . . . .60  
set a speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
set a higher speed . . . . . . . . . . .59  
set a lower speed . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
turn speed control off . . . . . . . .57  
turn speed control on . . . . . . . .57  
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
lap and shoulder belts . . . . . . . .76 Starting your vehicle  
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .82, 216  
vehicle sensitive locking mode .77  
preparing to start the vehicle .107  
starting the engine . . . . . . . . .110  
warning light and chime . . . .7, 17 Steering column controls . . . . . .52  
Safety seats for children  
Steering wheel  
and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . .84, 100  
attaching with tether straps . .102  
automatic locking mode  
horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
(retractors) . . . . . . . . . . . . .78, 99 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
built-in child seat . . . . . . . . . . .93 Supplemental restraint  
in front seat . . . . . . . . . . . .84, 100 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
tether anchorage hardware . .103  
Seats  
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Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Tail lamps (see Lamps)  
Temperature control  
adjusting the seats, manual . . .72  
adjusting the seats, power . . . .73  
folding rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
Servicing your vehicle . . . . . . . .158  
Shift-lock system . . . . . . . . . . . .118  
Shift positions (see Gearshift)  
(see Climate control)  
Testing the warning lights . . . . . .17  
Tether anchor installation  
(see Child safety restraints)  
Tilt steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Snow tires and chains . . . . . . . .188  
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Tires  
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Variable interval wipers . . . . . . . .56  
changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210  
checking tire pressure . . . . . .185 Vehicle Identification Number  
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212 (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222  
inspection and maintenance . .185 Vehicle Emission Control  
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Information(VECI) . . . . . . . . . .198  
rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . .126  
snow tires and chains . . . . . . .188 Ventilating your vehicle . . . . . .105  
spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Viscosity (see Engne oil)  
tire grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182  
treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . .183, 186  
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Warning chimes  
wearbands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186  
Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . .156  
Traction control . . . . . . . . . .22, 115  
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130  
Transaxle  
headlamps on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
key in ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Warning lights (see Lights)  
Washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . .163  
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) .127  
Wheels  
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212  
inspection and maintenance . .185  
Windows  
one-touch down . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
power windows, operating . . . .62  
rear, defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Windshield washer fluid and wipers  
checking and adding fluid . . . .168  
checking and replacing  
automatic, operation . . . . . . . .117  
fluid, checking and adding  
(automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174  
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .218  
lubricant specifications . . . . . .219  
manual, operation . . . . . . . . . .123  
Transmitter (see Remote entry)  
Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Trunk (see Luggage compartment)  
remote release lever . . . . . . . . .64  
using the remote entry system .66  
Turn signal  
wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180  
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .219  
variable interval wipers . . . . . . .56  
indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
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Used engine oil, disposal . . . . . .167 Wrecker towing . . . . . . . . . . . . .156  
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Filling station information  
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY  
Octane 87  
Fuel  
Fuel tank capacity  
58.5 litres (15.4 gallons)  
Use Motorcraft 5W-30 Formula E  
Fuel Economy Motor Oil, Ford  
specification WSS-M2C153-G.  
Engine oil  
Refer to Safety Compliance  
Certification label on driver’s door  
pillar  
Tire size and pressure  
Pull handle under the left side of  
the instrument panel  
Hood release location  
Fuel filler location  
Right rear of vehicle  
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