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Temperature selection
For maximum continuous cooling,
press the blue portion of the
TEMP control until 16ÉC (60ÉF) is
displayed.
For maximum continuous heating,
press the red portion of the TEMP
control until 32ÉC (90ÉF) is
displayed.
The display window will indicate
the temperature and operating
mode that you have selected.
The TEMP control will increase or
decrease the set temperature in
one degree increments between
36ÉC (65 ÉF) and 47ÉC (85ÉF). To
scroll quickly through the
temperatures, until either
maximum continuous cooling or
maximum continuous heating is
reached, press and hold the TEMP
control.
MAX A/C VENT PNL•FLR
REAR
PNL
FLR¡F ¡C
MAX A/C VENTFAN OFF
AUTO
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²OFF ÐOutside air is shut out
and the fan will not operate.
²PNL & FLR ÐDirects air
through the instrument panel
registers and front floor vent
and rear air ducts (if equipped).
²FLOOR ÐDirects airflow
through the front floor vent and
rear air ducts (if equipped).
²FLR & DEF ÐDirects outside
air through the floor vents and
defroster.
²DEFROST ÐDirects outside
air through the defroster. Use
this mode to demist and defog
the windshield. In humid
weather, select DEF before
starting your engine to help to
prevent windshield fogging.
To toggle between Fahrenheit and
Celsius:
²Press the MAX A/C and
OFF control at the same
time.
²If the battery is disconnected,
the display will revert to
Fahrenheit.
Servicing the EATC
If the EATC is not operating
properly, consult your dealer or
qualified service technician.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Refer to theAudio Guidefor
instructions on how to operate the
audio system.
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Adjusting the rearview mirror
The inside rearview mirror may
adjusted at the two pivot points
near the mirror face and the
windshield.
COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)
Compass display
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.
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMPMODELAMP
73¡ NW
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Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. Press and hold the MODE
control until VAR appears in the
display, then release. The display
should show the current zone
number.
3. Press the MODE control until
the desired zone number appears.
The display will flash and then
return to normal operation. The
zone is now updated.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an
open area free from steel
structures and high voltage lines:
²Press and hold the MODE
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
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LAMPMODELAMP
9 VAR
LAMPMODELAMP
CAL
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until CAL indicator turns off in
about 2±3 complete circles.
MESSAGE CENTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
This feature displays a variety of
system display features. Refer to
Message centerin the
Instrumentationchapter.
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.
Installing a garage door opener
(if equipped)
The storage compartment can be
converted to accommodate a
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMPMODELAMP
MODELAMP
LAMP
OPEN
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the brake pedal is depressed. If
you cannot move the gearshift
lever from P (Park) with the brake
pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to Lock,
then remove the key.
3. Insert the key and turn the
ignition off.
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift
into N (Neutral).
5. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use this
procedure to move the gearshift
lever , it is possible that a fuse
may have blown and the vehicle's
brakelamps may not be working.
Refer toFuses and relaysin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Driving (4R70W
transmission-5.0L engines only)
DOverdriveThe normal driving
position for the best fuel economy.
Transmission operates in gears one
through four.
Dcan be deactivated by pressing
the switch selector lever. The
O/D
OFFlight will illuminate.
D DriveNot shown on the display.
Activate by pressing the
transmission control switch.
O/D
OFFwill illuminate in the
instrument cluster. Transmission
operates in gears one through
three. D (Drive) provides more
engine braking than
D(Overdrive) and is useful when
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D DriveNot shown on the display.
Activate by pressing the
transmission control switch.
O/D
OFFwill illuminate in the
instrument cluster. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
D (Drive) provides more engine
braking than
D(Overdrive) and
is useful when towing a trailer or
heavy loads through heavy terrain.
To return to
D(Overdrive)
mode, press the transmission
control switch.
O/D
OFFwill turn off.
When starting your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically
return to normal
D(Overdrive)
mode.
2 SecondUse the 2 (Second)
position to start-up on slippery
roads or to provide additional
braking on downgrades.
Transmission operates in third
gear.
1 LowUse the 1 (Low) position to
provide maximum engine braking
on steep downgrades. Upshifts may
be made by shifting to the 2
(Second) position or to
D(Overdrive). Selecting the 1
(Low) position at high speeds
causes the transmission to
downshift through the gears and
will shift to 1 (Low) after the
vehicle decelerates to the proper
speed.
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CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE OIL
Use WSS-M2C153±F motor oil
CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE
ENGINES by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30
viscosity and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute
certification mark are preferred for
your vehicle. They provide the best
engine performance, fuel economy
and engine protection for all
climates down to ±25ÉC (-15ÉF).
Do not use:
²ªnon-detergentº oils
²oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD,
SE, SF or SG
²additional engine oil additives,
oil treatments or engine
treatments
Additional engine oil additives, oil
treatments or engine treatments
are never needed and could, under
certain conditions, lead to engine
damage which is not covered by
your Ford warranty.
Synthetic engine oils which are
CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter
must still be changed according to
the ªService Guideº.
Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each time you
fuel your vehicle.
To check the oil:
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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 full
mark on the dipstick.
Your vehicle has an OIL LIFE
LEFT function if you have the
Vehicle Message Center. This
device displays the percent of
useful engine oil life left and when
an oil change is required. Use of a
CERTIFIED oil of the preferred
viscosity is required for this device
to work properly. Change your
engine oil and oil filter when the
Message Center displays CHANGE
OIL SOON or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED. If the Message Center
malfunctions, you may determine
your oil change interval based on
the following guidelines.
The Vehicle Message Center may
be manually reset by depressing
the Oil Change Reset switch for
five seconds.
Continuous contact with
usedmotor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory mice.
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Change your engine oil and filter
according to the following
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FILLING STATION
INFORMATION
FuelUnleaded fuel only- Octane 87
Fuel tank capacity (2 door) 66.2 L (17.3 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 79.5 L (20.8 gallons)
Engine oil Use only engine oil displaying the
American Petroleum Institute
certification mark. SAE 5W-30 is
preferred.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the SCC label for tire
specifications.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
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