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5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. SeeWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter for more information
regarding the warning lights.
Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
2. Turn the key to 4 (START), then
release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
Note:If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,
turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still
fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will
allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is
flooded with fuel.
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
The starting characteristics of all grades of E
85ethanol make it
unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade ethanol.
As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors
should supply winter grade ethanol (same as with unleaded gasoline). If
summer grade ethanol is used in cold weather conditions, 0°F to 32°F
(-18°C to 0°C), you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle
or hesitation until the engine has warmed up.
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If the parking brake fails to release
after completing this procedure, use
the manual parking brake release
lever.
Pull the lever to manually release
the parking brake.
TRACTION CONTROL™
For Traction Control™ warning lights refer toWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrument clusterchapter.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control™ system (except on
commercial conversion packages). This system helps you maintain the
stability and steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road
surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. The
system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in
these conditions.
During Traction Control™ operation, you may hear an electric motor
type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will
not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal
system behavior and should be no reason for concern.
The Traction Control™ switch,
located on the left side of the
instrument panel, allows the driver
to enable and disable the system.
The Traction Control™ system will
automatically turn on every time the
ignition is turned to OFF/LOCK and
ON.
If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction Control™ system off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful
“rocking” maneuver. Remember to switch the Traction Control™ system
back on once the vehicle is no longer stuck.
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•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•TheService engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on theService engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking
fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
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Lamps
autolamp system .......................33
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
daytime running light ...............34
headlamps .................................33
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................37–39
replacing bulbs .........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........174
Load limits .................................158
Locks
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................202
Lumbar support, seats ...............93
M
Message center ...........................59
english/metric button ...............64
system check button ................63
warning messages .....................67
Mirrors ...................................49–50
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................50
fold away ...................................51
heated ........................................51
programmable memory ............79
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ........224, 241, 258
O
Octane rating ............................246Oil (see Engine oil) ..................230
P
Parking brake ............................175
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....258
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................192
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................46
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, refill capacity ................260
Power trunk ..........................71–72
Power Windows ...........................48
R
Radio ......................................17, 22
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ........................................188
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................82
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
opening the trunk .....................78
panic alarm ...............................79
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................81
replacing the batteries .............80
Reverse sensing system ...........182
Roadside assistance ..................186
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Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................264
Vehicle loading ..........................158
Ventilating your vehicle ...........171
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10Water, Driving through
.............185
Windows
power
.........................................48
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................44
replacing wiper blades
...........230
Wrecker towing
.........................209
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