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²This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable Belt
Minder if it is currently disabled.
7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by the safety belt
warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.
8. Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is provided by:
²The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three
seconds.
²Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.
²Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per
second for three seconds.
9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is
complete.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt
assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder
belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if
equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped),
LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and
attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford
recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a
collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified
technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to
operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is noted.
Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt
assembly under the above conditions could result in severe
personal injuries in the event of a collision.
Refer toCleaning and maintaining the safety beltsin the
Maintenacne and Caresection.
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²and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuits
and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the
passenger air bag deactivation switch, the impact sensors, the system
wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and
the air bag ignitors).
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster and the
passenger air bag deactivate switch or a tone to indicate the condition of
the system. Refer to theAir bag readinesssection in theInstrument
clusterchapter orPassenger air bag on/off switchsection in this
chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
²The readiness lights will either
flash or stay lit.
²The readiness lights will not
illuminate immediately after
ignition is turned on.
²A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced
at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless
serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a
collision.
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles
(including pretensioners)
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local
dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch
An air bag ON/OFF switch
has been installed in this
vehicle. Before driving,always
look at the face of the switch to
be sure the switch is in the proper
position in accordance with these
instructions and warnings. Failure
to put the switch in a proper
position can increase the risk of
serious injury or death in a
collision.
Turning the passenger air bag off
1. Insert the ignition key, turn the
switch to OFF position and hold in
OFF position while removing the
key.
2. When the ignition is turned to the
ON position the OFF light
illuminates briefly, momentarily
shuts off and then turns back on.
This indicates that the passenger air
bag is deactivated.
If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch
is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the
passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.
In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always
remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF
switch.
ON
OFF
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON
OFF
OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG
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steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient
space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a
controlled stop.
²The anti-lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply
the brakes or always reduce stopping distance. Always leave enough
room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.
²We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking
technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.
ABS warning lamp
ABS
TheABSwarning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does not
illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced.
With the ABS light on, the anti-lock
brake system is disabled and normal
braking is still effective unless the
brake warning light also remains
illuminated with parking brake
released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle
serviced immediately.)
Parking brake
Apply the parking brake whenever
the vehicle is parked. To set the
parking brake, press the parking
brake pedal down until the pedal
stops.
!
BRAKE
BRAKE
RELEASE
Driving
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Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
²Place approved fuel container on the ground.
²DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
²Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
²DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2.
Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
ªCheck Fuel Capº illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON
position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check
the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the Check Fuel
Cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon warning. When the
fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a
period of normal driving.It may take a long period of time for the
system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford or 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.
Maintenance and care
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Illumination of the ªCheck Engineº light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
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 on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº 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 diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes 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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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................103
and child safety seats ............105
description ..............................103
disposal ....................................107
driver air bag ..........................105
indicator light ...................12, 107
operation .................................105
passenger air bag ...................105
passenger deactivation
switch ................................29, 108
Air cleaner filter .......................240
Air conditioning ..........................22
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................24
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................197
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................128
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Audio system (see Radio) ...29, 49
Automatic transmission ............132
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................133
fluid, adding ............................203
fluid, checking ........................203
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
fluid, specification ..................245
Auxiliary power point ...........28, 73
Axle
lubricant specifications...243, 245
refill capacities ........................240
traction lok ..............................144B
Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207
charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....178
maintenance-free ....................207
replacement, specifications ...240
servicing ..................................207
voltage gauge ............................19
Bed extender ..............................74
Belt minder .................................99
Brakes ........................................128
anti-lock ...................................128
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................13, 129
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....194
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
fluid, specifications .........243, 245
lubricant specifications ..243, 245
parking ....................................129
shift interlock ..........................132
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....240
Cargo area shade ........................74
Cargo net .....................................74
Certification Label ....................248
Child safety restraints ..............113
child safety belts ....................113
Child safety seats ......................114
attaching with tether straps ..118
in front seat ............................115
in rear seat ..............................115
Index
263

Cleaning your vehicle ...............234
engine compartment ..............236
exterior ....................234±235, 239
exterior lamps .........................238
instrument cluster lens ..........238
instrument panel ....................238
interior .....................................239
mirrors .....................................239
plastic parts ............................237
safety belts ..............................239
washing ....................................234
waxing .....................................234
wheels ......................................235
windows ..................................239
wiper blades ............................238
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ..........................32, 39, 48, 62
Clutch
fluid ..........................................195
operation while driving ..........136
recommended shift speeds ....137
Console ........................................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............197
refill capacities ................201, 240
specifications ..................243, 245
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................65
Customer Assistance ................158
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................256
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................249
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............255
Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service
you need .................................249Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................260
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................252
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................255
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................203
engine oil .................................189
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........243
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................207
Driving under special
conditions ..........................142±143
mud ..........................................142
sand .........................................142
snow and ice ...........................143
through water .................142, 144
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................178
Emission control system ..........225
Engine ................................245±246
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................10
cleaning ...................................236
coolant .....................................197
idle speed control ...................207
Index
264

H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ......................................233
bulb specifications ..................232
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................227
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................22
heater only system ...................22
Hood ..........................................185
I
Ignition .........................65, 245±246
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................226
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................238
cluster ................................10, 238
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................171
positioning .......................171, 175
storage .....................171±173, 175
Jump-starting your vehicle ......178K
Keys .......................................85±87
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........65
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................232
cargo lamps ...............................21
daytime running light ...............20
fog lamps ...................................20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....21
interior lamps ...................71, 233
replacing bulbs .......227, 229±232
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................64
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 129
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................12
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................69
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................144
GAWR ......................................144
GVWR ......................................144
Index
266

trailer towing ..........................144
Loading instructions .................146
Lubricant specifications ...243, 245
Lumbar support, seats ...............90
M
Manual transmission .................136
fluid capacities ........................240
lubricant specifications ..........245
reverse .....................................138
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................239
side view mirrors (power) .......73
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ................221, 240
O
Octane rating ............................219
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................189
Overdrive .....................................69
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................83
Parking brake ............................129
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................165
Power door locks ........................73
Power steering ..........................130
fluid, checking and adding ....202
fluid, refill capacity ................240fluid, specifications .........243, 245
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................131
R
Radio ............................................29
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system ...........81, 83
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........82
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
replacing the batteries .............83
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................15, 91±96
Safety defects, reporting ..........262
Safety restraints ....................91±96
belt minder ...............................99
cleaning the safety
belts .................................102, 239
extension assembly ..................98
for adults .............................92±95
for children .....................112±113
lap belt ......................................97
warning light and
chime .............................12, 15, 98
Safety seats for children ..........114
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................91
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................114
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................85±87
Index
267