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Table of Contents
Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
Warning symbols on your vehicle
Protecting the environment
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Special instructions
Service Data Recording
Event Data Recording
Cell phone use
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
GAUGES
Entertainment Systems
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)
AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped)
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if equipped)
Auxiliary audio controls (if equipped)
Parental control
Dual play mode
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Climate Controls
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Dual zone manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
Operating tips
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Dual zone automatic temperature control with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
Operating tips
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
CABIN AIR FILTER
Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Autolamp control (if equipped)
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
High beams
Flash to pass
Battery saver
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical aim adjustment
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps (if equipped)
Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)
Dome lamps (if equipped)
Cargo lamp
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
Replacing exterior bulbs
Using the right bulbs
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Replacing front parking/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
Replacing license plate lamp bulb
Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped)
Driver Controls
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Rear window wiper/washer controls
TILT STEERING WHEEL
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Conversation mirror
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)
Zone variation mode
Compass calibration mode
SLIDING DOOR OPERATION
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)
Opening and closing the PSD
Disabling PSD power operation
Safety/Obstructions
Resetting the PSD
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
POWER WINDOWS
One touch down
Accessory delay
Power vent windows
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)
Fold-away mirrors
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Setting speed control
Disengaging speed control
Resuming a set speed
Increasing speed while using speed control
Reducing speed while using speed control
Turning off speed control
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Radio control features
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Programming
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
Erasing HomeLink buttons
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable features
Reset
Info menu
Odometer/Trip Odometer
Distance to empty (DTE)
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
Trip elapsed drive time
Display on/off
Setup menu
Language
Units (English/Metric)
System check
System warnings
LIFTGATE
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo net (if equipped)
Utility hooks
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
Locks and Security
KEYS
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Memory lock
Smart locks (if equipped)
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
Unlocking the doors
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)
Locking the doors
Sounding a panic alarm
Replacing the battery
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
Illuminated entry
Illuminated exit
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps
Memory feature (if equipped)
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Programming a personal entry code
Erasing personal code
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
Autolock
Relock
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Anti-theft indicator
Key information
Programming spare keys
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Arming the system
Disarming the system
Seating and Safety Restraints
SEATING
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
Heated seats (if equipped)
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
REAR SEATS
Head restraints
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)
Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back
Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat
Second row bench seat tip slide feature
Exiting the third row seat
Removal of second row seats from vehicle
Second row bench seat
Installation of second row seats
Second row bucket seats
Second row bench seat
Stowing the third row seat
Unstowing the third row seat
Third row seat features
Tailgate function
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System
How does the Personal Safety System work?
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
Front crash severity sensor
Driverâs seat position sensor
Front passenger sensing system
Front safety belt usage sensors
Front safety belt pretensioners
Front safety belt energy management retractors
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
Safety belt precautions
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Energy Management Feature â Front Outboard
Vehicle sensitive mode
Automatic locking mode
When to use the automatic locking mode
How to use the automatic locking mode
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Safety belt height adjustment
Third row comfort guide
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
BeltMinder
One time disable
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Safety belt extension assembly
Safety belt maintenance
Replacing the front seat belt assemblies after a collision
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Important SRS precautions
Children and airbags
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
Front passenger sensing system
Determining if the system is operational
Side airbag system (if equipped)
How does the side airbag system work?
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)
How does the Safety Canopy system work?
Determining if the system is operational
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
Important child restraint precautions
Children and safety belts
Child booster seats
Types of booster seats
Child booster seats
Types of booster seats
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only)
Rear seating positions
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
Tires, Wheels and Loading
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
TIRES
Glossary of tire terminology
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
Inflating your tires
TIRE CARE
Inspecting your tires
Tire wear
Damage
Age
Safety practices
Highway hazards
Tire and wheel alignment
Tire rotation
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
Information on âPâ type tires
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
Information on âTâ type tires
Location of the tire label
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
When your temporary spare tire is installed (if equipped)
When you believe your system is not operating properly
When inflating your tires
How temperature affects your tire pressure
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
TRAILER TOWING
Preparing to tow
Hitches
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Trailer lamps
Driving while you tow
Servicing after towing
Trailer towing tips
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Driving
STARTING
Positions of the ignition
Preparing to start your vehicle
Important safety precautions
Starting the engine
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Important ventilating information
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
BRAKES
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
ABS warning lamp
Using ABS
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)
Parking brake
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
STEERING
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transaxle
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Roadside Emergencies
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
Using roadside assistance
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Passenger compartment fuse panel
Power distribution box
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Temporary spare tire information
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Location of the spare tire and tools
Removing the jack and tools
Removing the spare tire
Stowing the primary tether
Tire change procedure
Stowing the flat and full-size tire
Stowing the spare tire
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
JUMP STARTING
Preparing your vehicle
Connecting the jumper cables
Jump starting
Removing the jumper cables
WRECKER TOWING
Customer Assistance
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
At home
Away from home
Additional Assistance
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
What kinds of cases does the Board review?
Board membership
What the Board needs
Oral presentations
Making a decision
To request a DSB Brochure/Application
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
WAXING
PAINT CHIPS
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
ENGINE
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
INTERIOR TRIM
INTERIOR
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
UNDERBODY
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Maintenance and Specifications
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Working with the engine off
Working with the engine on
OPENING THE HOOD
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.9L/4.2L V6 engines
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Adding engine oil
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
BATTERY
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
Adding engine coolant
Recycled engine coolant
Coolant refill capacity
Severe climates
FUEL FILTER
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Refueling
Fuel Filler Cap
Choosing the right fuel
Octane recommendations
Fuel quality
Cleaner air
Running out of fuel
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Filling the tank
Calculating fuel economy
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
Habits
Maintenance
Conditions
EPA window sticker
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
POWER STEERING FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Low fluid level
Correct fluid level
High fluid level
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
AIR FILTER
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
REFILL CAPACITIES
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE DATA
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
Accessories
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Exterior style
Interior style
Lifestyle
Peace of mind
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
15
Entertainment Systems
18
AUDIO SYSTEMS
18
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
18
AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)
20
AM/FM stereo cassette/single CD sound system (if equipped)
23
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if equipped)
26
Auxiliary audio controls (if equipped)
29
Parental control
30
Dual play mode
30
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
31
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
32
Climate Controls
33
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
33
Dual zone manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
34
Operating tips
35
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
37
Dual zone automatic temperature control with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
39
Operating tips
41
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
42
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
42
CABIN AIR FILTER
42
Lights
43
HEADLAMP CONTROL
43
Autolamp control (if equipped)
43
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
43
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
44
High beams
44
Flash to pass
45
Battery saver
45
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
45
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
46
Vertical aim adjustment
46
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
47
INTERIOR LAMPS
47
Map lamps (if equipped)
48
Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)
48
Dome lamps (if equipped)
48
Cargo lamp
49
BULB REPLACEMENT
49
Headlamp Condensation
49
Replacing exterior bulbs
49
Using the right bulbs
50
Replacing headlamp bulbs
51
Replacing front parking/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs
51
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs
52
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
52
Replacing license plate lamp bulb
53
Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped)
53
Driver Controls
54
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
54
Rear window wiper/washer controls
54
TILT STEERING WHEEL
55
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
55
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
55
Conversation mirror
56
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)
56
Zone variation mode
57
Compass calibration mode
57
SLIDING DOOR OPERATION
58
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)
59
Opening and closing the PSD
59
Disabling PSD power operation
61
Safety/Obstructions
61
Resetting the PSD
62
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock
62
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
63
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
63
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
63
POWER WINDOWS
65
One touch down
65
Accessory delay
65
Power vent windows
66
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
66
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
66
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
67
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
67
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)
67
Fold-away mirrors
68
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
68
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
68
Setting speed control
69
Disengaging speed control
69
Resuming a set speed
69
Increasing speed while using speed control
70
Reducing speed while using speed control
70
Turning off speed control
71
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
71
Radio control features
71
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
72
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
72
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
72
Programming
73
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
74
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
75
Erasing HomeLink buttons
75
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
75
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
76
Selectable features
76
Reset
76
Info menu
76
Odometer/Trip Odometer
76
Distance to empty (DTE)
76
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
77
Trip elapsed drive time
77
Display on/off
77
Setup menu
78
Language
78
Units (English/Metric)
78
System check
79
System warnings
79
LIFTGATE
84
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)
84
CARGO AREA FEATURES
88
Cargo net (if equipped)
88
Utility hooks
88
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
88
Locks and Security
91
KEYS
91
POWER DOOR LOCKS
91
Memory lock
91
Smart locks (if equipped)
91
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure
92
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
93
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
93
Unlocking the doors
95
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)
95
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)
96
Locking the doors
96
Sounding a panic alarm
97
Replacing the battery
97
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
98
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
98
Illuminated entry
99
Illuminated exit
99
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)
99
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps
100
Memory feature (if equipped)
100
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature
101
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter
101
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
101
Programming a personal entry code
102
Erasing personal code
103
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
103
Autolock
103
Relock
104
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
104
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)
104
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control
104
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
105
Anti-theft indicator
105
Key information
105
Programming spare keys
106
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
107
Arming the system
108
Disarming the system
108
Seating and Safety Restraints
109
SEATING
109
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
109
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
110
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
111
Heated seats (if equipped)
112
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
113
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
113
REAR SEATS
114
Head restraints
114
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)
114
Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)
115
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back
116
Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat
117
Second row bench seat tip slide feature
119
Exiting the third row seat
119
Removal of second row seats from vehicle
120
Second row bench seat
122
Installation of second row seats
124
Second row bucket seats
124
Second row bench seat
126
Stowing the third row seat
127
Unstowing the third row seat
131
Third row seat features
132
Tailgate function
133
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
134
Personal Safety System
134
How does the Personal Safety System work?
134
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
135
Front crash severity sensor
135
Driverâs seat position sensor
135
Front passenger sensing system
135
Front safety belt usage sensors
136
Front safety belt pretensioners
136
Front safety belt energy management retractors
137
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
137
Safety belt precautions
137
Combination lap and shoulder belts
139
Energy Management Feature â Front Outboard
139
Vehicle sensitive mode
140
Automatic locking mode
140
When to use the automatic locking mode
140
How to use the automatic locking mode
140
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
141
Safety belt height adjustment
141
Third row comfort guide
142
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
142
Conditions of operation
143
BeltMinder
143
One time disable
146
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
146
Safety belt extension assembly
147
Safety belt maintenance
147
Replacing the front seat belt assemblies after a collision
148
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
148
Important SRS precautions
149
Children and airbags
150
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
151
Front passenger sensing system
152
Determining if the system is operational
157
Side airbag system (if equipped)
157
How does the side airbag system work?
158
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)
159
How does the Safety Canopy system work?
160
Determining if the system is operational
162
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
162
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
162
Important child restraint precautions
163
Children and safety belts
163
Child booster seats
163
Types of booster seats
164
Child booster seats
166
Types of booster seats
167
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
169
Child and infant or child safety seats
169
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
171
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
173
Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only)
174
Rear seating positions
177
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
177
Tires, Wheels and Loading
180
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
180
Treadwear
180
Traction AA A B C
180
Temperature A B C
181
TIRES
181
Glossary of tire terminology
181
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
182
Inflating your tires
182
TIRE CARE
184
Inspecting your tires
184
Tire wear
185
Damage
185
Age
185
Safety practices
185
Highway hazards
186
Tire and wheel alignment
186
Tire rotation
186
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
188
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
188
Information on âPâ type tires
189
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
192
Information on âTâ type tires
193
Location of the tire label
193
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
194
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
195
When your temporary spare tire is installed (if equipped)
195
When you believe your system is not operating properly
196
When inflating your tires
198
How temperature affects your tire pressure
199
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
199
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
200
TRAILER TOWING
206
Preparing to tow
208
Hitches
208
Safety chains
209
Trailer brakes
209
Trailer lamps
209
Driving while you tow
209
Servicing after towing
210
Trailer towing tips
210
RECREATIONAL TOWING
211
Driving
212
STARTING
212
Positions of the ignition
212
Preparing to start your vehicle
212
Important safety precautions
213
Starting the engine
214
Guarding against exhaust fumes
214
Important ventilating information
215
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
215
BRAKES
215
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
215
ABS warning lamp
216
Using ABS
216
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)
216
Parking brake
217
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
217
STEERING
219
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
220
Brake-shift interlock
220
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift
221
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transaxle
221
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
223
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
223
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
225
Roadside Emergencies
226
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
226
Getting roadside assistance
226
Using roadside assistance
226
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
227
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
227
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
227
FUSES AND RELAYS
228
Fuses
228
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
229
Passenger compartment fuse panel
229
Power distribution box
232
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)
236
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
236
Temporary spare tire information
237
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
238
Location of the spare tire and tools
239
Removing the jack and tools
240
Removing the spare tire
240
Stowing the primary tether
241
Tire change procedure
241
Stowing the flat and full-size tire
244
Stowing the spare tire
245
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
246
JUMP STARTING
246
Preparing your vehicle
246
Connecting the jumper cables
247
Jump starting
249
Removing the jumper cables
250
WRECKER TOWING
252
Customer Assistance
254
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
254
At home
254
Away from home
254
Additional Assistance
255
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
256
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
257
What kinds of cases does the Board review?
257
Board membership
258
What the Board needs
258
Oral presentations
259
Making a decision
259
To request a DSB Brochure/Application
260
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
260
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
261
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
261
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
262
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
262
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
263
Cleaning
264
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
264
WAXING
264
PAINT CHIPS
264
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
265
ENGINE
265
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
266
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
266
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
267
INTERIOR TRIM
267
INTERIOR
267
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
268
UNDERBODY
268
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
268
Maintenance and Specifications
270
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
270
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
270
Working with the engine off
270
Working with the engine on
270
OPENING THE HOOD
271
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
272
3.9L/4.2L V6 engines
272
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
273
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
273
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
274
ENGINE OIL
274
Checking the engine oil
274
Adding engine oil
276
Engine oil and filter recommendations
276
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
276
BATTERY
277
ENGINE COOLANT
280
Checking engine coolant
280
Adding engine coolant
281
Recycled engine coolant
283
Coolant refill capacity
284
Severe climates
284
FUEL FILTER
285
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
285
Important safety precautions
285
Refueling
287
Fuel Filler Cap
287
Choosing the right fuel
288
Octane recommendations
289
Fuel quality
289
Cleaner air
289
Running out of fuel
289
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
290
Measuring techniques
290
Filling the tank
290
Calculating fuel economy
291
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
291
Habits
291
Maintenance
292
Conditions
292
EPA window sticker
293
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
293
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
294
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
294
POWER STEERING FLUID
295
BRAKE FLUID
296
TRANSMISSION FLUID
296
Checking automatic transmission fluid
296
Low fluid level
297
Correct fluid level
297
High fluid level
297
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
297
AIR FILTER
298
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
302
REFILL CAPACITIES
303
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
304
ENGINE DATA
306
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
306
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
308
Certification label
308
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
308
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
309
Accessories
310
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
310
Exterior style
310
Interior style
310
Lifestyle
310
Peace of mind
311
Index
312
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