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AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has
an auto-dimming function (available as an option on the outside driver’s
side mirror). The electrochromic day/night mirror will change from the
normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when
bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright
light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken) to
minimize glare.
Without Navigation System
With Navigation System
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a
bright clear view when backing up.
Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may
impair proper mirror performance.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors:
1. SelectLto adjust the left mirror
orRto adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
disable the adjust function.
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•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition
is in any position. However, if the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position and
the gearshift is in D (Drive), the trunk will only open if the vehicle is
moving 5 km/h (3 mph) or slower.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
on the remote transmitter to activate the alarm.Note:The
panic alarm only works with the ignition in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
Press
a second time to deactivate the alarm. You may also deactivate
the alarm in the following ways:
•Turn the ignition to the 2 (ACCESSORY), 3 (ON) or 4 (START)
positions.
•Wait 2 minutes and 45 seconds for the alarm to time-out.
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)
The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory
seats/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. With this feature, the first two
programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position.
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door and move the memory
features to the corresponding memory position, just as if you had
pressed the memory control in the vehicle.
Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, mirrors and
adjustable pedals to the position
desired.
2. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.
3. Within five seconds, press one control on the remote transmitter and
then press the 1 or 2 button on the driver’s door panel to which you
would like to associate with the memory positions and Driver 1 or Driver
2 positions.
4. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired.
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Locks and Security
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Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders in the cushion of the
front center seat and the rear seat . The rear seat cupholder is designed
to over rotate from the seat when subjected to a heavy load. The rear
seat cupholder can be reset by rotating to the closed position.
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to three
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located on the driver door.
•To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired position
using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET control
indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated,
press control 1.
•To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
•To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press
controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and security chapter.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
The Personal Safety System
provides an improved overall level of
frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help
further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to
analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................97
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................102
daytime running light ...............98
fog lamps ...................................99
headlamps .................................97
headlamps, flash to pass ..........98
instrument panel, dimming .....99
interior lamps .................101–103
replacing bulbs .......................103
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........227
Load limits .................................212
Locks
childproof ................................137
doors ........................................136
Lubricant specifications ...309, 311
Lug nuts ....................................255
Lumbar support, seats .............154
M
Message center .........................123
english/metric button .............127
system check button ..............126
warning messages ...................130
Mirrors .......................................112
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................112
fold away .................................113
heated ......................................113
programmable memory ..........141
side view mirrors (power) .....112
Moon roof ..................................118Motorcraft parts ........273, 290, 306
N
Navigation system .......................30
cd functions ..............................47
destination mode ......................71
DVD location .............................91
map mode .................................51
quick start .................................32
radio functions ..........................39
O
Octane rating ............................295
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................279
P
Parking brake ............................228
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....306
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................160
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................113
Power adjustable foot pedals ...113
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................245
Power door locks ......................136
Power mirrors ...........................112
Power point ...............................109
Power steering ..........................230
fluid, checking and adding ....302
fluid, refill capacity ................307
fluid, specifications .................309
Power trunk ......................133–134
Power Windows .........................110
R
Radio ................................15, 18, 24
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