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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. Press and hold the SELECT
control until VAR appears in the
display, then release. The display
should show the current zone
number.
3. 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.
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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.
Interior Lamps
Map lamps
To turn on the map lamps, press the
control next to each lamp.
If equipped with a moon roof, the
map lamps are located on the moon
roof control panel. Press the control
next to the map lamp to illuminate
the lamp.
CAL
AUTO
ROOF
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(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
(Overdrive) can be deactivated
by pressing the transmission control
switch (TCS) on the end of the
gearshift lever.
The transmission control indicator
light (TCIL) (the word OFF) on the
end of the gearshift lever will
illuminate.
Drive± Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission
control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift
in the
position. The TCIL (the word OFF) will illuminate on the
gearshift lever. Transmission operates in gears one through three.
(Drive) provides more engine braking than(Overdrive) and is useful
when:
²driving with a heavy load.
²towing a trailer up or down steep hills.
²additional engine downhill braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer
toDriving while you towin theTrailer towingsection.
To return to
(Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch
(TCS). The TCIL (the word OFF) will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically
return to normal overdrive mode.
Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the
transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in
overdrive is not desired.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.
OVERDRIVEOFF
OVERDRIVE
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²Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet all
requirements for your vehicle's engine.
Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
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Comfort and convenience
Air conditioner
Air filtration systems
Automatic Headlamp System with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers (interior)
Cargo storage bin (regular cab)
Cargo trays (interior)
Celluar phone holder
Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Manual sliding rear window
Power sliding rear window
Tire step
Travel equipment
Bed extender
Bed mount bike carrier
Bed tent
Lumber mount bike carrier
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Fog lights
Heavy-duty battery
Hitch mount bike carrier
Inside mirror with compass display
Inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Off road lights
Outside signal mirror (available only with power mirrors)
Pickup box rails
Retractable bed hooks
Running boards (molded, diamond plate, tubular and stirrup step)
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