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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
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Cell phone use
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
GAUGES
Entertainment Systems
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Accessory delay
Climate Controls
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Operating tips
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Autolamp control (if equipped)
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
High beams
Flash to pass
Foglamp control
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical aim adjustment
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps
Cargo and dome lamp
Interior lighting battery saver
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
Using the right bulbs
Replacing the interior bulbs
Replacing exterior bulbs
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
Replacing side turn-signal bulbs
Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
Replacing foglamp bulbs
Driver Controls
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Rear window wiper/washer controls
TILT STEERING WHEEL
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Storage compartment (if equipped)
CENTER CONSOLE
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
POWER WINDOWS
One touch down
Window lock
Accessory delay
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Electronic compass
Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration adjustment
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
Fold-away mirrors
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
SPEED CONTROL
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
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable features
Set
Info menu
Average fuel economy (AFE)
Distance to empty (DTE)
Instantaneous fuel economy
Compass display (if equipped)
System check
Display Off
System warnings
LIFTGATE
CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
Cargo management system (if equipped)
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:
Locks and Security
KEYS
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
Door key unlocking/locking
Two step door unlocking
One step door unlocking
Locking the doors
Autolock (if equipped)
Relock
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
Smart unlocking feature
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Two step door unlocking
One step door unlocking
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
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
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
Anti-scan feature
Programming a personal entry code
Erasing personal codes
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Anti-theft indicator
Replacement keys
Programming spare keys
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Arming the system
Disarming the system
Triggering the anti-theft system
Seating and Safety Restraints
FRONT SEATS
Adjustable head restraints
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
Heated seats (if equipped)
REAR SEATS
Head restraints
Folding down rear seats
Returning the rear seats to upright position
To remove the rear cushion
To install the rear cushion
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 restraints precautions
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Energy Management Feature
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
Safety belt pretensioner
Safety belt extension assembly
Safety belt maintenance
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
BeltMinder
One time disable
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
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
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
How does the side airbag system work?
Determining if the system is operational
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
When children should use booster seats
Types of booster seats
The importance of shoulder belts
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
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
Tires, Wheels and Loading
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
4 WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
TIRES
Glossary of tire terminology
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
TIRE CARE
Inspecting your tires
Tire wear
Damage
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Replacement Requirements
Safety practices
Highway hazards
Tire and wheel alignment
Tire rotation
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
When you believe your system is not operating properly
When inflating your tires
How temperature affects your tire pressure
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles
TRAILER TOWING
Preparing to tow
Hitches
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Trailer lamps
Driving while you tow
Servicing after towing
Trailer towing tips
Launching or retrieving a boat
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
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
BRAKES
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Using ABS
ABS warning lamp
Parking brake
STEERING
PREPARING TO DRIVE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transaxle
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
4 WD system indicator lights
4 WD system messages in Message Center (if equipped)
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
Basic operating principles
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
If your vehicle gets stuck
Emergency maneuvers
Sand
Mud and water
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Driving on snow and ice
Maintenance and Modifications
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
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Tire change procedure
Removing the jack and tools
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
Changing the flat tire
Stowing the flat/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)
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
2.3L I4 engine
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
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
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)
How fail-safe cooling works
When fail-safe mode is activated
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
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
ENGINE DATA
Engine drivebelt routing
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
Accessories
GENUINE MERCURY 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
7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
8
Cell phone use
8
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
9
Instrument Cluster
12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
12
GAUGES
16
Entertainment Systems
19
AUDIO SYSTEMS
19
Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)
19
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)
23
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)
24
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
29
Accessory delay
30
Climate Controls
31
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
31
Operating tips
31
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
32
Lights
33
HEADLAMP CONTROL
33
Autolamp control (if equipped)
33
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
34
High beams
34
Flash to pass
35
Foglamp control
35
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
35
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
36
Vertical aim adjustment
36
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
37
INTERIOR LAMPS
38
Dome lamps and map lamps
38
Cargo and dome lamp
39
Interior lighting battery saver
39
BULB REPLACEMENT
39
Headlamp Condensation
39
Using the right bulbs
39
Replacing the interior bulbs
40
Replacing exterior bulbs
40
Replacing headlamp bulbs
40
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
41
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
41
Replacing side turn-signal bulbs
42
Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs
42
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
43
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
43
Replacing foglamp bulbs
44
Driver Controls
45
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
45
Rear window wiper/washer controls
46
TILT STEERING WHEEL
46
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
47
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
47
Storage compartment (if equipped)
47
CENTER CONSOLE
47
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
48
POWER WINDOWS
48
One touch down
49
Window lock
49
Accessory delay
49
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
50
Electronic compass
50
Compass zone adjustment
51
Compass calibration adjustment
51
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
52
Power side view mirrors
52
Fold-away mirrors
52
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
53
SPEED CONTROL
53
Setting speed control
53
Disengaging speed control
54
Resuming a set speed
54
Increasing speed while using speed control
55
Reducing speed while using speed control
55
Turning off speed control
56
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
56
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
57
Selectable features
57
Set
57
Info menu
57
Average fuel economy (AFE)
58
Distance to empty (DTE)
58
Instantaneous fuel economy
58
Compass display (if equipped)
59
System check
59
Display Off
59
System warnings
60
LIFTGATE
65
CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
65
Cargo management system (if equipped)
66
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
66
66
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
67
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:
67
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:
68
Locks and Security
69
KEYS
69
POWER DOOR LOCKS
69
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
69
Door key unlocking/locking
70
Two step door unlocking
70
One step door unlocking
70
Locking the doors
70
Autolock (if equipped)
70
Relock
71
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
71
Smart unlocking feature
71
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
72
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
72
Two step door unlocking
73
One step door unlocking
73
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
73
Locking the doors
74
Sounding a panic alarm
74
Replacing the battery
74
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
75
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
75
Illuminated entry
76
Illuminated exit
77
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
77
Anti-scan feature
77
Programming a personal entry code
77
Erasing personal codes
78
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
78
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
78
Anti-theft indicator
79
Replacement keys
79
Programming spare keys
80
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
81
Arming the system
81
Disarming the system
82
Triggering the anti-theft system
82
Seating and Safety Restraints
83
FRONT SEATS
83
Adjustable head restraints
83
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
84
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
85
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
85
Heated seats (if equipped)
87
REAR SEATS
87
Head restraints
87
Folding down rear seats
88
Returning the rear seats to upright position
90
To remove the rear cushion
91
To install the rear cushion
92
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
92
Personal Safety System
92
How does the Personal Safety System work?
93
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
93
Front crash severity sensor
93
Driverâs seat position sensor
93
Front passenger sensing system
94
Front safety belt usage sensors
94
Front safety belt pretensioners
95
Front safety belt energy management retractors
95
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
95
Safety restraints precautions
96
Combination lap and shoulder belts
97
Energy Management Feature
97
Vehicle sensitive mode
97
Automatic locking mode
98
When to use the automatic locking mode
98
How to use the automatic locking mode
98
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
99
Safety belt height adjustment
99
Safety belt pretensioner
99
Safety belt extension assembly
100
Safety belt maintenance
100
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
101
Conditions of operation
101
BeltMinder
101
One time disable
104
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
104
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
106
Important SRS precautions
106
Children and airbags
108
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
108
Front passenger sensing system
110
Determining if the system is operational
114
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
115
How does the side airbag system work?
116
Determining if the system is operational
117
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)
118
How does the Safety Canopy system work?
119
Determining if the system is operational
120
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
121
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
121
Important child restraint precautions
121
Children and safety belts
122
Child booster seats
122
When children should use booster seats
122
Types of booster seats
123
The importance of shoulder belts
124
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
125
Child and infant or child safety seats
125
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
126
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
129
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
130
Tires, Wheels and Loading
133
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
133
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
133
4 WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
133
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
134
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
135
Treadwear
136
Traction AA A B C
136
Temperature A B C
136
TIRES
136
Glossary of tire terminology
137
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
137
TIRE CARE
139
Inspecting your tires
139
Tire wear
140
Damage
140
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
141
Tire Replacement Requirements
141
Safety practices
142
Highway hazards
143
Tire and wheel alignment
143
Tire rotation
143
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
145
Information on âPâ type tires
145
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
148
Information on âTâ type tires
149
Location of the tire label
149
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
150
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
151
When your temporary spare tire is installed
151
When you believe your system is not operating properly
152
When inflating your tires
153
How temperature affects your tire pressure
153
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES
154
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
154
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles
160
TRAILER TOWING
160
Preparing to tow
162
Hitches
162
Safety chains
163
Trailer brakes
163
Trailer lamps
163
Driving while you tow
163
Servicing after towing
164
Trailer towing tips
164
Launching or retrieving a boat
165
RECREATIONAL TOWING
165
Driving
166
STARTING
166
Positions of the ignition
166
Preparing to start your vehicle
166
Important safety precautions
167
Starting the engine
168
Guarding against exhaust fumes
168
Important ventilating information
169
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
169
BRAKES
169
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
170
Using ABS
170
ABS warning lamp
170
Parking brake
171
STEERING
171
PREPARING TO DRIVE
172
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
172
Brake-shift interlock
172
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle
174
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transaxle
175
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
177
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
178
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
180
4 WD system indicator lights
180
4 WD system messages in Message Center (if equipped)
180
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
180
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
181
Basic operating principles
181
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
181
If your vehicle gets stuck
182
Emergency maneuvers
182
Sand
183
Mud and water
183
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
184
Driving on snow and ice
185
Maintenance and Modifications
186
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
187
Roadside Emergencies
188
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
188
Getting roadside assistance
188
Using roadside assistance
189
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
189
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
189
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
190
FUSES AND RELAYS
190
Fuses
190
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
191
Passenger compartment fuse panel
192
Power distribution box
195
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
197
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
198
Tire change procedure
199
Removing the jack and tools
201
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
202
Changing the flat tire
204
Stowing the flat/spare tire
207
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
208
JUMP STARTING
209
Preparing your vehicle
209
Connecting the jumper cables
210
Jump starting
212
Removing the jumper cables
212
WRECKER TOWING
214
Customer Assistance
216
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
216
At home
216
Away from home
216
Additional Assistance
217
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
218
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
219
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
219
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
220
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
221
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
221
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
222
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
222
Cleaning
223
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
223
WAXING
224
PAINT CHIPS
224
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
224
ENGINE
225
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
226
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
226
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
227
INTERIOR TRIM
227
INTERIOR
228
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
228
UNDERBODY
228
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
229
Maintenance and Specifications
230
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
230
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
230
Working with the engine off
230
Working with the engine on
230
OPENING THE HOOD
231
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
232
2.3L I4 engine
232
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
233
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
234
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
234
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
235
ENGINE OIL
235
Checking the engine oil
235
Adding engine oil
237
Engine oil and filter recommendations
238
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
238
BATTERY
239
ENGINE COOLANT
241
Checking engine coolant
241
Adding engine coolant
242
Recycled engine coolant
244
Coolant refill capacity
244
Severe climates
245
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)
245
How fail-safe cooling works
246
When fail-safe mode is activated
246
FUEL FILTER
247
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
247
Important safety precautions
247
Refueling
249
Fuel Filler Cap
249
Choosing the right fuel
250
Octane recommendations
250
Fuel quality
251
Cleaner air
251
Running out of fuel
251
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
252
Measuring techniques
252
Filling the tank
252
Calculating fuel economy
253
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
253
Habits
253
Maintenance
254
Conditions
254
EPA window sticker
254
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
255
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
256
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
256
POWER STEERING FLUID
257
BRAKE FLUID
258
TRANSMISSION FLUID
258
Checking automatic transmission fluid
258
Low fluid level
259
Correct fluid level
259
High fluid level
259
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
260
AIR FILTER
260
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
262
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
263
ENGINE DATA
266
Engine drivebelt routing
266
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
267
Safety Compliance Certification Label
267
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
267
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
268
Accessories
269
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
269
Exterior style
269
Interior style
269
Lifestyle
270
Peace of mind
270
Index
271
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