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Ford Extended Service Plan
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If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can buy a Ford
Extended Service Plan for your vehicle. This optional contract
provides service protection for a longer period of time than the
basic warranty that comes with your vehicle.
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You do not have to buy this option when you buy your vehicle.
However, your option to purchase the Ford Extended Service
Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your dealer
for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan.
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If you are a Canadian owner and did not take advantage of the
Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchase, you may
still be eligible. See your dealer for the details.
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Breaking Your Vehicle In
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Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in
period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it.
During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to
how you drive your vehicle.
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Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take these steps:
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Ð Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to
stop.
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Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
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The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles
(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
highway driving.
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Instrumentation
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the Mechanical
Cluster. All of these indicators alert you to the status of vehicle
systems or possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the
lights listed are optional. The following section explains each of
the indicators.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
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Brake System Light
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The warning light for the brakes indicates two things Ð that
either the parking brake is on or not fully released, or that the
brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid to the reservoir as defined under
the procedure in ªMaintenance and Care.º
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The brake system light
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The BRAKE light normally comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on or comes on
when the engine is running and after you have released the
parking brake fully, check the brake fluid.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key
to the ON position. The ABS warning light should glow
momentarily.
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NOTE: If it does not glow at all or stays on for a long time,
have your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
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The anti-lock brake warning light
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RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety
belt. The following conditions will take place:
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If the driver does not fasten the safety belt before the
ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to
eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for one (1) to
two (2) minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened.
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Low Fuel Indicator Light (If equipped)
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This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates
approximately 1/16 of a tank. The ignition must be turned to
ON in order for this light to come on.
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The low fuel indicator light
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Cruise Control Indicator
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A CRUISE light is displayed in the instrument cluster when the
speed control system is engaged. The display will turn off when
the brake pedal is pressed or if speed control is shut off.
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This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when it is
active.
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The speed control light
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Gauges
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Fuel Gauge
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The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being refueled.
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Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped)
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An additional bank of indicator and warning lights is located
above the driver's side vent, just to the right of the steering
wheel. The light(s) located in this module are described and
illustrated below.
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The auxiliary warning module
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Traction Control Active Light
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This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins
applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine
characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. You may feel
some steering changes and hear some noise, but this is normal.
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The Traction Control light will stay on for a minimum of four
seconds.
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Traction Control Off Light
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This light comes on when the Traction Control system is not
operating. In some conditions, you may want to turn Traction
Control off, such as when rocking your vehicle out of deep
snow or mud.
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Traction Control will automatically turn off to prevent the
brakes from overheating. The system will turn back on once the
brakes have cooled down.
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NOTE: If the TRAC OFF light is flashing repeatedly, it means
that there is a Traction Control system malfunction
and the system is inoperative. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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The ªheadlamps onº alert chime acts as an indicator that you
have left the headlamps or parking lights on. This continuous
chime will activate when the following conditions are present:
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The headlamp and/or parking lamps are on
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There is no key in the ignition
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The driver's door is ajar (open)
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Daytime Running Light (DRL) System (Canadian
vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it. The START position also
allows you to test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key
from the ignition. The LOCK feature helps to protect your
vehicle from theft, because it also locks the steering wheel and
the gearshift lever when the key is removed.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position, and you are unable
to turn it, move your steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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To remove your key from the ignition:
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Maintain firm pressure on the service brake and set parking
brake fully. (This will avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the
powertrain, which may result in an objectionable noise
during park disengagement.)
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Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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When you leave your vehicle, set the parking brake fully,
place the gearshift lever in P (Park), and shut off the
engine. Never park your vehicle in N (Neutral). If you do
not take these precautions, your vehicle may move
suddenly and injure someone.
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Controls and Features
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To Set a Higher Set Speed
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Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch when the
desired vehicle speed is reached. OR
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Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the
set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR
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Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press SET
ACCEL.
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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 programmed set
speed.
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To Set a Lower Set Speed
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Press and hold COAST. Release the switch when the desired
vehicle speed is reached. OR
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Press and release COAST. Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR
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Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACCEL.
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To Disengage Speed Control
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Depress the brake pedal, or
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Depress the clutch pedal.
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Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
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To Return to a Set Speed
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Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed
must be faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when the remote entry system is used to unlock
the door or sound the personal alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25 seconds, when the
ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC position or when the lock
button on the transmitter is pressed.
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NOTE: The illuminated entry timer will not turn off the
courtesy lamps if they have been turned on by the
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Autolock
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The Autolock feature is part of your remote entry system and is
enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of
the doors will automatically lock when:
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the vehicle doors and liftgate are closed
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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you shift into R (Reverse)
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one second has elapsed after the brake pedal is released
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The Autolock feature will repeat when:
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a door is opened and then all doors and the liftgate are
closed
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the brake pedal is released
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