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Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch located
under the front of the hood, just
above the passenger side headlamp.
Slide the yellow handle to release
the auxiliary latch.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
BRAKE
HOOD
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
²If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
MAX MIN
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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.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Foglamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Brakelamps
²Turn signals
²License plate lamp
²Tail lamps
²Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the headlamp assembly
retainers by pushing rearward and
pulling up.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.
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9. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.
10. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the headlamp assembly
retainers by pushing rearward and
pulling up.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.
5. Release clip and disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb
socket.
6. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.
7. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
8. To complete installation of the
parking lamp/turn signal assembly,
follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device
(VHAD) on each headlamp. Each
headlamp may be properly aimed in
the vertical (up/down) and the
horizontal (left/right) directions
using your VHAD system. The
headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly
plant.
A bubble (vertical indicator) that is
not centered between the two red
lines does not necessarily indicate
out-of-aim headlamps. If your
vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the slope will be included in
the vertical indication. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp
adjustment should be performed only when the beam direction appears
to be incorrect.
You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments.
If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle's front structure
should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps.
Horizontal aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. With the hood open, locate the
horizontal indicator and the
adjusting screw. They are located
below the viewing hole at the rear
of the headlamp assembly.
3.Usea4mmwrench or socket to
turn the horizontal adjusting screw
until the ª0º mark on the yellow dial
lines up with the reference mark on the marker (as shown) when viewed
directly from above.
U
D
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Turning the horizontal adjusting
screw in the direction of the arrow
changes the horizontal aim as
shown.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. With the hood open, locate the
bubble level and the vertical
adjustment screw. The adjustment
screw is located on the outboard
side of the headlamp.
3. The ªUº and ªDº on the bubble
indicate the directional change (up
or down) of the vertical aim.
4.Usea4mmwrench or socket to
turn the vertical adjusting screw
until the bubble is centered between
the two red lines which represents
the ª0º mark position.
When the horizontal and vertical indicators are set to the ª0º mark, the
headlamp has been properly aimed.
U
D
D U
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Hood deflectors
Locking gas cap
Molded ªall weatherº vinyl floor mats
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Truck cover
Underbody vehicle lighting
Universal floor mats
Wheels
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle's operation.)
²Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
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Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ..............................210±211
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................209
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam ...........................10, 17
replacing bulbs .......................204
turning on and off ....................17
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................41
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .........................65±68
Hood ..........................................169
I
Ignition .................................49, 222
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................118
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................203
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................216
cluster ..................................8, 216
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................157
positioning ...............................157
storage .....................................157
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................85
locking and
unlocking doors ..................88±89
programming entry code .........88
Keys .................................49, 77±79
key in ignition chime ...............12
positions of the ignition ...........49
valet key ....................................49
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................18
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................209
cargo lamps ...............................18
fog lamps ...................................17
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .............63±64, 208
replacing bulbs .......204, 206±208
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Liftgate ........................................73
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
air suspension .........................133
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 129
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
door ajar ....................................11
engine oil pressure ...................11
high beam .................................10
low fuel ........................................8
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