FORD E SERIES 2002 4.G Owners Manual

To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.
To return to a previously set speed
²Press RES. For RES to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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OVERDRIVE CONTROL
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through
all available gears.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The
Transmission Control Indicator Light
(TCIL) (the word OFF) will
illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission will operate
in all gears except overdrive.
To return to normal overdrive mode,
press the Transmission Control
Switch again. The TCIL (the word
OFF) will no longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will
automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theAutomatic Transmission
Operationsection of theDrivingchapter.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
OVERDRIVE
OVERDRIVEOFF
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Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open slightly and can be moved to
full open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
²Remove the storage clip from the
door.
²Place Velcro hook onto side of
aftermarket transmitter opposite
of actuator control.
²Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.
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²Place the provided height
adaptors onto the back of the
GARAGE control as needed.
²Press the GARAGE control to
activate the transmitter.
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)
Outside air temperature
The outside temperature display is
contained in the overhead console
unless the vehicle is equipped with
an EATC system. Refer toElectric
automatic temperature controlin
theClimate controlschapter.
The temperature display can be
turned off and on by pressing the
SELECT control on the overhead
console. The temperature can be
displayed in Centigrade or
Fahrenheit by pressing the SELECT
control. The ignition key must be in
the ON or ACC position.
If the outside temperature falls
below 3ÉC (38ÉF), the display will
alternate from ªICEº to the outside
temperature at a two second rate
for one minute.
Compass
The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle
heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.
73˚ NW
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The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass
accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration
of the compass.
Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.
3. Press and hold the SELECT
control until VAR appears in the
display, then release. The display
should show the current zone
number.
4. Press the SELECT control until
the desired zone number appears.
The display will flash and then
return to normal operation. The
zone is now updated.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7891011121314 15
9 VAR
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open
area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:
²Press and hold the SELECT
control until CAL appears in the
display (approximately eight
seconds) and release.
²Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles
until CAL indicator turns off in
about 2±3 complete circles.
²The compass is now calibrated.
CARGO ORGANIZER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle comes equipped with a cargo organizer located on the floor
of the cargo area.
CAL
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²To open, lift the cargo organizer up to the upright position, pull the
front panel away from the rear panel sliding it to the right until it
locks.
²To close, press the release button, slide the front panel towards the
rear panel and fold down to the stowed position.
²To remove, lift the cargo organizer up to the upright position, unscrew
the screw caps on each side of the organizer and remove.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your
vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second
key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press U to unlock all doors and L to
lock all doors.
Memory lock
If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote
transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automatically
lock after it is closed.
Back cargo door lock (if equipped)
The passenger side rear cargo door
has a power door lock control
mounted on the inside of the door.
When this lock is pressed, all doors
will lock/unlock.
UL
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK
position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors.
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Locking the doors
Press this control to lock all doors.
To confirm all doors are closed and
locked, press the control a second
time within three seconds. The
doors will lock again and the horn
will chirp.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ACC or ON.
Replacing the battery
The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery
CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to
10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating
range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
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