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Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for
both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from the inside, pull the
illuminated ªTº shaped handle and
push up on the trunk lid. The
material that the handle is made of
will glow for hours in the darkness
of the luggage compartment
following brief exposure to ambient
light.
The ªTº shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Locks and Security
93

WASHING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR VEHICLE
Never wash a vehicle that is ªhot to
the touchº or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight. It is
recommended that you wash your
vehicle regularly with cool or
lukewarm water and a neutral Ph
shampoo, such as Detail Wash
(ZC-3±A), which is available from
your authorized Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury dealer. Always use a clean
sponge or carwash mitt with plenty
of water for best results. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry
cloth towel in order to eliminate water spotting.
Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish
washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot
painted surfaces.
It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during winter
months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and do cause
damage to the vehicle.
Items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits
should be washed and sponged off as soon as possible. Deposits not
removed promptly can cause damage to the vehicle's paintwork and trim
over time.
Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before
entering a car wash.
PROTECTING THE PAINT FINISH OF YOUR VEHICLE
Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle on a regular basis will
assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
A typical paint sealant lasts approximately six months to a year,
depending on local weather conditions and the cleaning soap that is used
in washing the vehicle.
Do not use a wax that beads excessively.
Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield
cowl area. The paint sealant will ªgrayº or stain the parts over time.
Cleaning
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turning on and off ....................59
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................53
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................50
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................80, 82±83
Hood ..........................................195
I
Ignition .......................138, 233±234
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................131
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................219
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................191
cluster ................................10, 191
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................61
J
Jack ............................................166
positioning ...............................166
storage .....................................166
Jump-starting your vehicle ......171
K
Keyless entry system ...............100
autolock .....................................99
keypad .....................................100
programming entry code .......100
Keys ...........................102±103, 105
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........138L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................59
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................62
cargo lamps ...............................61
daytime running light ...............60
headlamps .................................59
headlamps, flash to pass ..........60
instrument panel, dimming .....61
interior lamps ...............59, 62±63
replacing bulbs ....... 62±63, 65±67
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................61
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 144
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................11
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................15
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................79
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................15
Load limits .................................153
GAWR ......................................153
GVWR ......................................153
trailer towing ..........................153
Locks
autolock .....................................99
childproof ..................................93
doors ..........................................92
Index
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