Ford Thunderbird 2002 User Manual

Introduction 4

Congratulations 4

Safety and environment protection 5

Symbol glossary 8

Instrument cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10

Gauges 16

Entertainment systems 19

AM/FM stereo with CD 19

Climate controls 35

Electronic automatic temperature control 35

Lights 49

Headlamps 49

Bulb replacement 53

Driver controls 60

Steering wheel adjustment 62

Power windows 63

Mirrors 65

Locks and security 84

Keys 84

Locks 84

Anti-theft system 86

Table of contents

Seating and safety restraints 95

Seating 95

Safety restraints 99

Air bags 109

Child restraints 122

Driving 132

Starting 132

Brakes 136

Traction control 138

Transmission operation 140

Vehicle loading 146

Trailer towing 148

Recreational towing 152

Roadside emergencies 153

Hazard flasher switch 154

Fuses and relays 156

Changing tires 164

Jump starting 169

Wrecker towing 176

Customer assistance 177

The dispute settlement board 180

Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 183

Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 183

Ordering additional owner’s literature 184

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 186

Cleaning 187

Cleaning your vehicle 187

Underbody preservation 192

Table of contents

Maintenance and specifications 195

Hood 196

Engine compartment 196

Engine oil 197

Battery 200

Fuel information 209

Air filter(s) 221

Part numbers 227

Refill capacities 228

Lubricant specifications 229

Engine data 231

Vehicle dimensions 231

Accessories 235

Index 237

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The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product.

Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading

this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle

the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the

following website:

In the United States: www.ford.com

In Canada: www.ford.ca

In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

In Australia: www.ford.com.au

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

Introduction

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant

available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply

to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may

describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the

vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the

engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.

collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump

shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible

damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers

to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning

triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is

imperative that you consult the

relevant section of this guide before

touching or attempting adjustment

of any kind.

Introduction

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in

protecting the environment. Correct

vehicle usage and the authorized

disposal of waste cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant

steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this

guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During

the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is

recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper

Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L

Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible

for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a

detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to

the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s

Guide.

Introduction

Special instructions

For your safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic

controls.

By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone

without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which

can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should

observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and

instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear facing child or baby seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation

Warning

Child Seat Tether

Anchorage

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield

Defrost/Demist

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Power Window Lockout

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment Release

Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,

or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid

Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Introduction

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may

illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have

the respective system inspected immediately.

Check engine

Illuminates briefly to ensure the

system is functional. If it comes on

after the engine is started, one of

the engine’s emission control

systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a

driveability concern being noted and will not require towing.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples

are:

• The vehicle has run out of fuel.

• Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

• The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely

tightened.

Instrument cluster

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank

with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly

installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles

without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light

should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup

followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is

required.

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available

opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic

converter.

You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and

deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available

opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a

fire.

Check fuel cap

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not

installed correctly. Check the fuel

cap for proper installation. When

the fuel filler cap is properly

re-installed, the light(s) will turn off

after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with

the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check

Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an

improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and

specifications chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Instrument cluster

Brake system warning

Illuminates if the parking brake is

engaged. Also momentarily

illuminates at start up to ensure the

circuit is functional. If the brake

warning lamp does not illuminate at

these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service

immediately. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more

information.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates at start up

to ensure the circuit is functional. If

the light does not illuminate,

remains on or continues to flash, the

ABS needs to be serviced (refer to

Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information). With the ABS light

on, the ABS is disabled and normal braking is still functional.

Transmission PRNDL indicator

Displays the gearshift positions. If

an “E” character is displayed or

flashing, this indicates a

transmission malfunction, contact

your dealer immediately. Operating

the transmission with the “E” character illuminated may cause additional

damage to the transmission.

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air

bags (front and side) are

operational. If the light fails to

illuminate, continues to flash or

remains on, have the system

serviced immediately.

BRAKE

ABS

Instrument cluster

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten

your safety belts. For more

information, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Engine coolant temperature

Illuminates when the engine coolant

temperature is high. Stop the

vehicle as soon as safely possible,

switch off the engine and let it cool.

Never remove the coolant

recovery cap while the

engine is running or hot.

Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications

chapter. If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms

up, have your vehicle serviced.

Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the oil pressure

falls below the normal range. Check

the oil level and add oil if needed.

Refer to Engine oil in the

Maintenance and specifications

chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not

charging properly.

Instrument cluster

Traction ControlY active

Illuminates when the Traction

Controly system is active. It will be

lit for a minimum of four seconds or

for the duration of the Traction

Controly event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Low fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level in

the fuel tank is at or near empty,

refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter

for more information.

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control

is activated.

Low washer fluid

Illuminates when the windshield

washer fluid is low.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the turn signals or

the hazard lights are turned on. If

the lights stay on continuously or

flash faster, check for a burned-out

bulb.

Instrument cluster

Bulb Warning

Illuminates when one of the exterior

bulbs has burned out.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam

headlamps are turned on.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door or the

trunk is open.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front

or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint

system inspected immediately.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed

from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is

opened.

Instrument cluster

Turn signal chime

Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and

not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).

GAUGES

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the

engine coolant. At normal operating

temperature, the needle remains

within the normal area (the area

between the “H” and “C”); if the

needle goes above the normal range,

the engine is overheating. Stop the

vehicle as soon as safely possible,

switch off the engine immediately

and let the engine cool. Refer to

Engine coolant in the

Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the

coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication

will not be accurate.

Instrument cluster

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much

fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from an

empty indication, the amount of fuel

that can be added will be less than

the advertised capacity due to the

reserve fuel.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers

(miles) of the vehicle.

RESET

A/B

TRIP

miles

Instrument cluster

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of

individual journeys. To reset,

depress the control.

To switch the display from Trip A to the Trip B feature, depress the A/B

control.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer continuously at the top of

the scale may damage the engine.

RESET

A/B

TRIP

miles

Instrument cluster

AUDIOPHILE AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO

1. Seek control

2. Rewind/Fast forward control

3. DSP control

4. Phone/mute control

5. Eject control

6. Bass/treble control

7. Select control

8. Balance/fade control

9. Menu control

10. Radio preset controls

11. CD control

12. AM/FM control

13. ON/OFF and volume control

14. Load control for CDs

15. Shuffle control

16. Scan control

17. Tune control

Entertainment systems

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on.

Speed sensitive volume

With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with

vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1

through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7

is the maximum setting.

To engage the speed sensitive

volume feature, press and hold the

volume control for five seconds

(with the radio on), then press:

PUSH ON

VOL

PUSH ON

Entertainment systems

• to increase volume

compensation.

• to decrease or shut off the

volume compensation.

The selected level will appear in the

display.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

• Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

SEL

Entertainment systems

Tune adjust for CD mode

• Press to select the previous

disc. (Play will begin on the first

track of the disc unless shuffle

mode is engaged.) Refer to

Shuffle feature for more

information. Hold the control to

continue reversing through the discs.

• Press

to select the next disc. Hold the control to fast-forward

through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function works in radio or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band. SEEK DOWN

will display.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

SEEK UP will display.

Seek function in CD mode

• Press to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If the

beginning of the disc is reached,

the CD player seeks to the

beginning of the last track on the

current disc and begins playing.

• Press

to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After

the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc

will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or

CD mode.

Entertainment systems

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations

on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan

mode.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first

track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the

control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve

FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. Press the

AM/FM control to toggle between AM, FM1, or FM2.

2. Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or

down the frequency band. Press the TUNE control to go up or down the

listening band in individual increments.

3. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more information on

selecting a station.

4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mute

momentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory on

the control you selected. The display will read SAVED.

Autostore

Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without

losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful

on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Entertainment systems

Starting autostore

1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control.

2. AUTOSET will flash in the display

as the frequency band is scrolled

through.

3. When the six strongest stations

are filled, the station stored in

memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band,

the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong

station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set

memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.

CD select

CD mode may be entered by

pressing the CD control and the

LOAD control. Load the CD into the

audio system. The first track of the

disc will begin playing. After that,

CD play will begin where it stopped last.

If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control

(1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other

loaded CDs.

NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD

present in the audio system.

If the CD control is pressed followed by with a preset number and that

particular slot is empty, NO CD will display and the system will begin the

play the next available disc.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or

discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may

occur.

Display description

Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD

slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot

(1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty,

there is no CD in that particular slot.

Entertainment systems

Load

The load feature allows you to load

single CDs into the player internal

to the radio.

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact

discs should only be inserted into the player after the door has

been opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the door

open. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD

control.

Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by

pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the

system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens.

Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD

has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For

example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press

preset 2.

Auto load

This feature allows you to autoload

up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD

player internal to the radio.

Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The

CD door will open. Load the desired disc, one at a time. The CD is

loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time

the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and

the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded.

The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays

the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already

full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots.

Entertainment systems

Eject

Press the EJ control to stop and

eject a CD. You can choose which

CD will be ejected by pressing the

EJ control and the desired preset

number (1–6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and then

press the preset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the player

will eject the current CD.

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the

player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when

the ignition is ON or OFF.

Auto eject

Press and momentarily hold the EJ

control to engage auto eject. All CDs

which are present in the player will

be ejected one at a time. If a CD is

ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will

automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition

is ON or OFF.

Rewind

The rewind control works in CD

modes.

Press and hold the REW control

until the desired selection is

reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play at

the first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode.

When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the

volume level of the playing media.

Entertainment systems

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in

CD modes.

Press and hold the FF control until

the desired selection is reached. If

the end of the disc is reached, the CD will return to the first track on

the first disc. Release the control to disengage fast forward mode.

When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lower

the volume level of the playing media.

Shuffle feature

Press the SHUF control until the

desired shuffle mode is displayed.

The audio system will then engage

the desired shuffle mode.

When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE

DISC and SHUFFLE TRK.

SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the

audio system.

SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Compression feature

The compression feature operates in

CD mode and brings soft and loud

CD passages together for a more

consistent listening level.

Press the MENU control until compression status is displayed. Press the

SEL control to enable the compression feature when COMP OFF is

displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the feature when COMP

ON is displayed.

SEL

Entertainment systems

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control. Use the

SEL control to increase or decrease

the amount of bass.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control. Use the

SEL control to increase or decrease

the amount of treble.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

Press the BAL control. Use the SEL

control to adjust the sound between

the speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

Press the FADE control. Use the

SEL control to adjust the sound

between the front and rear speakers.

SEL

BASS

TREB

SEL

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

SEL

BAL

FADE

SEL

Entertainment systems

Menu mode

The MENU control allows you to

access many different features

within your audio system. There are

three sets of menus available

depending upon which mode or

feature is activated.

While in FM mode, two menus are

available. If RDS is turned OFF,

you can access the following:

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES — Refer to Setting the clock.

• RDS OFF — Refer to Radio data system feature.

If RDS is turned ON, you can access the following:

• TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer to Traffic announcements.

• FIND type-Refer to Program type.

• SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer to Radio data system feature.

• RDS ON— Refer to Radio data system feature.

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES —Refer to Setting the clock.

When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES

or COMP ON/OFF.

SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hours

and minutes. Refer to Setting the clock.

TRAFFIC ON/OFF— Traffic announcements can be programmed as local

or distant. Refer to Traffic announcements.

RDS ON/OFF— This feature allows your audio system to receive text

information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Refer to Radio Data

System feature.

FIND type — Allows you to select your desired FM program type and

search for that selection.

SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the

radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or

NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

Entertainment systems

Radio data system (RDS) feature

This feature allows your audio

system to receive text information

from RDS-equipped FM radio

stations.

To activate RDS:

• When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.

• Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).

RDS features:

Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through

the following selections:

Traffic announcements

This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode.

These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.

When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD

play.

• Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

• Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read

TRAFFIC ON.

This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic

announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the

volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level

will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic

announcements will be at the selected volume level.

To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON

displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.

Traffic announcements not available in most U.S. markets.

SEL

Entertainment systems

Program type

This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their

program type.

Press the MENU control until FIND

program type is displayed.

Use the SEL control to select the

program type. With the feature on,

use the SEEK or SCAN control to

find the desired program type from the following selections:

• Classic

• Country

• Info

• Jazz

• Oldies

• R&B

• Religious

• Rock

• Soft

• Top 40

Show

This feature allows you to select the

type of RDS broadcast information

the radio will regularly show in the

display.

With RDS activated, press the

MENU control until SHOW is

displayed.

Use the SEL control to select TYPE

(displays the RDS program type:

rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displays the name of the radio station) or NONE

(deactivates the RDS display).

SEL

Entertainment systems

Digital signal processing

The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to change the

signal mode to suit your listening tastes.

Press the DSP control to access the

DSP menu. Press the SEL control to

enter one of the following modes:

• DSP OFF

• SIGNAL MODE

• OCCUPANCY MODE

Use the SEL control to select the

desired signal mode (the selected

mode will appear in the display).

The following signal modes can be

selected:

• DSP OFF—disengages the feature

• NEWS—”voice-only” type of sound with a limited audio band

• JAZZ CLUB—jazz club with clearly reflected sounds

• HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000

• CHURCH—church with a high vault

• STADIUM—outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000

Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes. Use the

SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the

vehicle. The following occupancy modes can be selected:

• ALL SEATS

• DRIVER SEAT

• TOP DOWN

Mute mode

Press the control to mute the

playing media. Press the control

again to return to the playing media.

DSP

SEL

Entertainment systems

Setting the clock

Press the MENU control until

SELECT HOUR or SELECT

MINUTE is displayed. (The menu

mode must be engaged to enable

clock mode).

Use the SEL control to manually set

the time.

• Press

to increase

hours/minutes.

• Press to decrease

hours/minutes.

Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode.

CLEANING COMPACT DISCS

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean

discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to

the edge. Do not use circular motion.

CD CARE

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or

discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may

occur.

RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio

and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies

AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies

are:

AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz

FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

SEL

Entertainment systems

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

Three factors can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.

The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km

(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal

modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their

strength/volume relative to other stations.

• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s

antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.

Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering

structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

• Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger

signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may

temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station

frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it

will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

Entertainment systems

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM

1. A/C control

2. Windshield defrost control

3. Recirculated air control

4. Passenger temperature control

5. Rear defrost control

6. Heated wiper rest/windshield control

7. Windshield and floor control

8. Floor control

9. Panel and floor control

10. Panel control

11. OFF control

12. AUTO control

13. Driver temperature control

14. Fan speed control

15. Temperature conversion control

16. Exterior temperature control

Climate controls

Your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Automatic Temperature Control

(DATC) system. The system will maintain a selected temperature and

automatically control air flow.

You can override the automatic operation with any of the override

controls.

The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger

to set their own independent temperature set points for individual

comfort. The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan

speed for both driver and passenger.

The Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system will maintain a

selected temperature and automatically control air flow.

You can override the automatic operation with any of the override

controls.

The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger

to set their own independent temperature set points for individual

comfort. The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan

speed for both driver and passenger.

Turning the DATC system on, single zone control

Press AUTO, any of the override controls, the fan speed control, or the

driver temperature selection control to turn the DATC system on in the

single zone control. While in single zone control the driver and passenger

set temperatures are equalized, and only the driver’s set temperature is

displayed. The DATC system will only operate when the ignition is in the

RUN position.

Climate controls

Turning the DATC system on, dual zone control

Press the passenger temperature control to turn the DATC system on in

dual zone control. While in dual zone control, independent temperatures

are maintained for both the driver and passenger, and both set

temperatures are displayed.

Turning the system off

Press OFF. The outside temperature

(EXT) function (if selected) will

continue to operate until the

ignition is turned off.

AUTO

OFF

EXT

F C

Climate controls

DATC automatic operation

Press AUTO and select the desired

temperature. The selected

temperature will appear in the

display window, and an indicator

above the AUTO control will light.

The DATC system will either heat or

cool the vehicle to achieve the

selected temperature. The system

will automatically determine the fan

speed, airflow location and whether outside or recirculated air is

required.

When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, the DATC directs

the majority of the airflow to the floor area. The system will allow some

airflow out of the defroster, demister outlets and outer instrument panel

registers in order to reduce window fogging. Additionally, if the engine is

not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will operate at a low speed

and the airflow will be directed to the windshield or to the floor. In

approximately 3

⁄

minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase

and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

When in AUTO mode, the DATC system automatically controls the air

conditioning operation, the fan speed, the airflow direction and

determines whether outside or recirculated air is required. Manual

control of the A/C, air recirculation and fan speed are available in auto

mode.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e. window fogging), the manual override

controls allow you to select airflow locations as necessary. To return to

full automatic control, press the AUTO control.

AUTO

OFF

EXT

F C

Climate controls

DATC system AUTO temperature balance

The AUTO control may be used to toggle between single zone control

and dual zone control.

When in dual zone control (both driver and passenger set temperatures

are displayed), press and hold the auto control for approximately two

seconds to equalize the passenger set temperature with the driver set

temperature. Only the driver set temperature will be displayed. This

feature is useful when the driver is alone in the vehicle.

When in single zone control (only

driver set temperature displayed),

press and hold the AUTO control for

approximately two seconds to

return the DATC system to dual

zone control. Independent driver

and passenger temperatures will be

maintained. The previous passenger

set temperature and the current

driver set temperature are displayed.

AUTO

OFF

A/C

EXT

F C

F F

AUTO

OFF

EXT

F C

Climate controls

Driver side temperature selection

The display window indicates the selected temperature and manual

control of fan speed (

) if automatic fan speed is not desired.

To control the temperature, select any temperature between 19°C (65°F)

and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the temperature control on the driver side

of the system.

For continuous maximum cooling, press the temperature control until

16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The DATC will continue

maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a

warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

For continuous maximum heating, press the temperature control until

32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window. The DATC will continue

maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a

cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

Passenger side temperature selection

To control the temperature, select

any temperature between 19°C

(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing

the temperature control on the

passenger side of the system.

AUTO

OFF

A/C

EXT

F C

F F

A/C

Climate controls

Temperature conversion

Press the Fahrenheit/Celsius (°F °C)

control to switch between

Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature

on the DATC display only. The set

point temperatures in Celsius will be

displayed in half-degree increments.

Fan speed (

)

When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing

conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed

manually, press the fan control to cancel the automatic fan speed

operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower

fan speed. The display will show

and a bar graph to indicate manual

fan speed operation and relative speed.

When the fan is adjusted in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator will

remain lit and the system will remain in auto operation.

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. The fan icon and bars

will disappear from the display, and the DATC system will return to full

automatic operation.

• A/C control

A/C

(air conditioning) — Used to manually enable or disable the

operation of the air conditioning in all modes except defrost. In all

modes, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature

is about 2°C (35°F) or higher. When manual A/C is selected (ON) the

indicator will be lit. When manual A/C is selected (OFF) the indicator

will not be lit.

AUTO

OFF

EXT

F C

AUTO

OFF

A/C

EXT

F C

F F

Climate controls

In defrost and floor/defrost mode, if the outside temperature is about 2°C

(35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air

to reduce window fogging. However, the A/C indicator will be off and the

A/C override control cannot be selected.

When AUTO is selected, the A/C operates automatically for existing

conditions. With automatic A/C operation, the A/C indicator will be lit if

the outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher. You may override

the automatic A/C operation at any time. To manually control the A/C

operation and cancel automatic A/C operation, press the A/C control.

When the A/C is manually controlled in the AUTO mode, the AUTO

indicator will remain lit. To return to automatic A/C operation, press

AUTO.

• Recirculation control

(air recirculation) — Used to manually enable or disable the

operation of the recirculated air operation in all modes except defrost.

The use of recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps

to reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in

very hot conditions. Recirculated air may also help to keep undesired

outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior. It is recommended to

allow the DATC system to automatically control the selection of outside

or recirculated air.

The recirculation control cannot be selected in the defrost mode, as

interior fogging may occur.

In floor and floor/defrost modes, the DATC system will automatically

return to outside air to help reduce window fogging. When the

recirculation air control is selected, the amount of time in manual

recirculated air depends on the ambient temperature.

AUTO

OFF

A/C

EXT

F C

F F

Climate controls

When AUTO is selected, the recirculated air feature operates

automatically for existing conditions. You may override the automatic

recirculated air operation at any time. To manually control the

recirculated air operation and cancel automatic recirculated air

operation, press the recirculated air control. When the recirculated air is

manually controlled in the AUTO mode, the AUTO indicator light will

remain lit. To return to full automatic recirculated air operation, press

AUTO.

Do not leave the DATC system in recirculated air operation for extended

periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold/damp

conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side and rear

windows.

Manual override controls

The manual override controls allow you to manually determine where

airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO.

When a manual airflow override control is selected, the DATC system will

turn off the AUTO indicator and display the indicators of all operating

override controls. More than one override control indicator may turn on

when an override control is selected.

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except OFF.

However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air

during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under

the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you

have stopped the vehicle.

AUTO

A/C

EXT

F C

F F

OFF

Climate controls

• Airflow direction control

(panel) — Distributes air through the instrument panel.

(panel/floor) — Distributes air through the instrument panel and

the front floor ducts. For added customer comfort, the air distributed

through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air sent to the

instrument panel registers.

(floor) — Distributes air through the front floor ducts. The system

will allow some airflow out the defroster ducts, the demister outlets and

outer instrument panel registers.

(floor/defrost) — Distributes air through the windshield defroster

ducts, the demister outlets and the front floor ducts. The system will

allow some airflow out of the outer instrument panel registers. For added

customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts may be

slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the

outside temperature is about 2°C (35°F) or higher, the air conditioner

will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging. (Note

that the A/C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected.)

Recirculation and A/C override controls can be selected.

(defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or

fog from the windshield. The system will allow some airflow out of the

outer instrument panel registers. If the outside temperature is about 2°C

(35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air

to reduce window fogging. Recirculation and A/C override controls

cannot be selected. Note that the A/C indicator does not illuminate

when this mode is selected.

• Turn DATC off

OFF-Outside air is kept out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will

not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected

with the ignition in the RUN position.

Electric window heaters

(heated wiper rest) — Located at the base of the windshield, this

feature heats the front glass area below the area heated by the front

defroster where the windshield wipers sit in their parked position. When

activated, the feature keeps the wiper blades warm and reduces the

chance of ice build up on the blades. The indicator will light when the

feature is in operation.

Climate controls

With the ignition in RUN and the engine running, the feature will be

automatically enabled if the temperature is below 5°C (40°F). The

feature can be manually selected or deselected at any time. However, the

automatic feature will be enabled each time the engine is started.

In cold, dry conditions where wet snow or ice is not present it is

acceptable to manually deselect the operation of this feature.

The feature will run continuously unless a low battery condition is

detected, or unless the feature is manually deselected, and will only

activate when the vehicle engine is running (to prevent excessive drain

of the vehicle battery).

(rear window defroster) — Refer to Rear Window Defroster.

Displaying outside temperature

Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will remain selected

until the EXT control is pressed again.

If the driver or passenger temperature or the fan speed is changed, or

the AUTO or

modes selected while the outside temperature is

displayed, the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed

for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside temperature display will return

to the window.

If the outside temperature is displayed while the DATC system is in the

OFF mode and the DATC is turned on, the driver and passenger

temperatures will be displayed for 4 seconds. Following this, the outside

temperature display will return to the window.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is

moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not

moving. The readings may not agree with temperatures given on the

radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

AUTO

OFF

A/C

EXT

EXT TEMP

F C

Climate controls

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select

and

before driving. This will

reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any

desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

climate control system in the OFF position.

• DO NOT leave the DATC system in recirculated air mode for extended

periods of time while the system is in a heating mode or in cold or

damp conditions as this may cause interior fogging of the front, side

and rear windows.

• Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot

weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you

drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force

most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air

conditioner as you would normally.

• If the air conditioner works well with the recirculation feature on, but

not in the outside air mode, this may indicate that the cabin air filter

needs to be replaced.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can

block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.

Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel.

These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block

airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Climate controls

• Do not place items over the climate temperature sensor grid. This may

cause improper operation of the DATC system.

• With the ignition in the OFF position after operating the vehicle, some

vehicle sounds related to the climate control system may be heard.

• Approximately two minutes after key off, the air distribution doors

may adjust their positions as part of the normal operating process.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Select A/C

4. Set the fan speed to High

5. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows

6. In order to increase the airflow to the outer panel vents, close the

central panel vents.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Climate controls

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

Press the rear window defroster

control to clear the rear window of

thin ice or fog. The indicator will

illuminate when the rear window

defroster is selected.

The ignition must be in the RUN position and the engine running in

order to operate the rear window defroster.

The rear window defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or

sooner if a low battery condition is detected, or when the ignition is

turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the rear window

defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter. This particulate air

filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne

particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the

interior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the

following benefits to customers:

• Improves the customer’s driving comfort by reducing particle

concentration

• Improves the interior compartment cleanliness

• Protects the climate control components from particle deposits

The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille

on the passenger side of the vehicle.

For more information, or to replace the filter, contact your Ford Lincoln

Mercury Dealer.

Climate controls

MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH

Rotate the headlamp control to the

first position to turn on the parking

lamps. Rotate to the second position

to also turn on the headlamps.

Autolamp control

The autolamp system provides light

sensitive automatic on-off control of

the exterior lights normally

controlled by the master lighting

switch.

The autolamp system also keeps the

lights on for a preselected period of

time after the ignition switch is

turned to OFF.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control counterclockwise. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up

to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control

counterclockwise.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (Canada Only)

Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate with automatic transmission:

• the ignition must be in the RUN position;

• the headlamp control is in the OFF position, Parking lamps position,

or Autolamp position when the autolamp function has not turned on

the headlamps (daytime); and

• the transmission is out of Park.

AUTO

Lights

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System

does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide

adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your

headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Pull toward you until control stops

to activate. Control will return to

original position. Repeat to

deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and

release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel during parklamp,

headlamp, and autolamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate fully up to turn on the

interior lights.

INT

OFF

AUTO

INT

OFF

AUTO

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HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)

from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.

• (A) Eight feet

• (B) Center height of lamp to ground

• (C) Twenty five feet

• (D) Horizontal reference line

2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground

and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical

wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The

center of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and

open the hood.

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4. On the wall or screen you will

observe a light pattern with flat

edges at the top of the beam

pattern. If the flat edges are not at

the horizontal reference line, the

beam will need to be adjusted.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on

each headlamp, then usea6mm

allen wrench or screwdriver to adjust the headlamp up or down.

6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS

NON-ADJUSTABLE.

7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps

The map lamps and controls are

located on the rearview mirror.

Press the controls on the bottom of

the mirror to activate the lamps.

INT

OFF

AUTO

Lights

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:

• Headlamps

• Tail lamps

• Brakelamps

• High-mount brakelamp

• Turn signals

• Supplemental parking lamps

• Front/rear side marker lamps

• Backup lamps

• License plate lamp

Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a

bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter

the lamp housings and affect performance.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs

must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an

“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness, pattern and

safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or

void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

Function Number of bulbs Trade number

Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3457 AK (amber)

Supplemental parking

lamp (if equipped)

912

Front/rear side marker

lamp

194

Headlamps 2 9007

Rear stop/turn/tail lamps 2 3157K

Backup lamp 2 3156K

Rear license plate lamps 2 168

High-mount brake lamp See a dealer or qualified technician

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Function Number of bulbs Trade number

Front door courtesy lamp 1 168

Map lamps 2 575

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.

Interior bulbs

Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:

• front map lamps

For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in

OFF position, then open the hood.

2. Pry up the two retainer pins to

release the headlamp assembly from

the vehicle.

3. Remove the screw from the back

of the headlamp and pull headlamp

forward.

4. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by pulling

rearward.

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5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by

rotating it counterclockwise (when

viewed from the rear) to free it

from the bulb socket, and slide the

ring off the plastic base. Keep the

ring to retain the new bulb.

6. Without turning, remove the old

bulb from the lamp assembly by

pulling it straight out of the lamp

assembly.

To install the new bulb:

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do

not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb

to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

NOTE:If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with

rubbing alcohol before being used.

1. With the flat side of the new bulb’s plastic base facing upward, insert

the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. Turn the bulb left or

right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp

assembly. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp

assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly.

2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring

by rotating clockwise until it snaps into place.

3. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.

4. Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning the lamp on the vehicle,

push rearward to fully seat the lamp assembly and install the screw on

the headlamp.

5. Push the two retainer pins down.

6. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the

headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should

not need to align it again.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in

OFF position, then open the hood.

2. Pry up the two retainer pins to

release the headlamp assembly from

the vehicle.

3. Remove the screw from the back

of the headlamp and pull headlamp

forward.

4. Rotate bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove from

lamp assembly.

5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of

socket and push in the new bulb.

6. Install bulb socket in lamp

assembly by turning clockwise.

7. Install the headlamp on vehicle by

aligning the lamp on the vehicle,

push rearward to fully seat the lamp

assembly and install the screw on the headlamp.

8. Push the two retainer pins down.

9. Turn the lamps on and make sure the new bulb works properly.

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Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs

1. Remove the screw and carefully

pull the lamp assembly out from the

bumper.

2. Rotate bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove from

lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of

socket and push in the new bulb.

4. To complete installation, follow

the removal procedure in reverse

order.

Replacing supplemental parking lamp bulbs (if equipped)

1. Remove the screw and carefully

pull the lamp assembly out from the

bumper.

2. Rotate the bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove from

lamp assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket and push in the new bulb.

4. To complete installation, follow

the removal procedure in reverse

order.

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Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs

The tail/brake//turn/backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly,

one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb:

Prior to pulling the carpet away, in

step 1, the trunk trim scuff plate

must be removed. This can be

accomplished by pulling gently on

the component until the 6 push pins

along the rear of the trunk release.

The part can be placed aside and

the carpet pulled away. To replace

the piece, re-align the pins and push

into place.

1. Open the trunk and carefully pull

the carpet away to expose the nut

and washer assemblies.

2. Remove the two nut and washer

assemblies from the lamp assembly.

3. Pull the lamp assembly towards

the rear of the vehicle disengaging

the ball stud locator from the ball

stud socket in the body. Carefully

remove the lamp assembly from the

vehicle.

4. Rotate the bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove from

lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket and push in the new bulb.

6. To complete installation, follow

the removal procedure in reverse

order.

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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Remove two screws and the

license plate lamp assembly from

the vehicle.

2. Rotate bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove from

lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the bulb from the

socket and push in the new bulb.

4. Install the lamp assembly on

liftgate with two screws.

Replacing high-mount brake lamp assembly

For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control

to the desired interval, low or high

speed position. The ignition must be

in the ACC or RUN position to

operate the windshield wiper.

The bars of varying length are for

intermittent wipers. When in this

position rotate the control upward

for fast intervals and downward for

slow intervals.

Push the control on the end of the

stalk to activate washer. Push and

hold for a longer wash cycle. The

washer will automatically shut off

after ten seconds of continuous use.

Speed dependent wipers

When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings,

speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle’s speed

changes.

Windshield wiper blades

Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less

effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used

by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.

INT

OFF

AUTO

INT

OFF

AUTO

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Checking the wiper blades

If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and

wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild

detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the

blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

Changing the wiper blades

To replace the wiper blades:

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

windshield and lock into the service

position.

2. Turn the blade at an angle from

the wiper arm. Push the lock pin

manually to release the blade and

pull the wiper blade down toward

the windshield to remove it from the

arm.

3. Attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm and press it into place

until a click is heard.

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TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN

Power tilt/telescope steering column

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

The steering column can be

adjusted manually by moving the

four-way rocker adjustment control

located on the multi-function

control below the turn signal/wiper

control stalk. The control will adjust

the column as long as held or until

the column reaches the end of

travel.

The telescope function is adjusted

by moving the control toward the

driver to telescope out and moving

the control toward the instrument

panel to telescope in.

The tilt function is adjusted by moving the control up to tilt up and

moving the control down to tilt down.

During easy exit operation, the column will move to the full in and up

position. When the key is inserted into the ignition switch, the column

will return to the previous setting. When you remove the key, the column

will move away.

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AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The power point is an additional

power source for electrical

accessories.

A power point is located on the

instrument panel.

Do not use the auxiliary power point

as a cigarette lighter.

The use of non-Ford approved electrical accessories could cause damage

not covered by your warranty.

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang

any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.

Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered

by your warranty.

POWER WINDOWS

Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

• Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

• Press the bottom portion of the

rocker switch to open.

PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF

AUTO

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One touch down

• Press AUTO completely down to

the second detent. The driver’s

window will open fully. Depress

up to stop window operation.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and the covertible top

motor, may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is

turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened.

Short drop glass

In order to improve door efforts and sealing, your vehicle is equipped

with short drop glass. This feature lowers the glass when either door is

opened. The glass returns to its closed position when the door is closed

and the transmission is shifted out of P (Park). The short drop glass

feature will also operate when the convertible top switch is operated.

Proper operation of the short drop glass requires that the windows be

calibrated. Though your windows will have been calibrated before

your vehicle is delivered to you, calibration can be lost by an

unexpected loss of electrical power. If the windows lose their

calibration, your short drop feature will lower the windows, but it will

not raise them again when the doors are closed. To recalibrate your

windows, lower your windows until they complete their travel and hold

the switch down for 2 seconds. Immediately after releasing the switch,

press the switchup to raise the windows until they complete their travel

and hold the switch down for two seconds.

AUTO

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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

The power mirrors can be operated at any time.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror

or R to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

LOCKABLE AND ELECTRONIC TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL

The remote trunk release control is

located on the driver’s door trim

panel and can be operated at any

time, except when the security

system is armed. This control will

not work until the vehicle is

disarmed.

You can render the switch

inoperable by locking the button

with your master key.

MIRRORS

L R

MIRRORS

L R

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In the event of battery failure, you

can open the trunk by using your

master key on the key cylinder

located behind the driver’s seat.

SPEED CONTROL

To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlled

until the vehicle is traveling at or

above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not shift the gearshift lever

into N (Neutral) with the speed

control on.

Do not use the speed

control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,

slippery, or unpaved.

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To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

Once speed control is switched off,

the previously programmed set

speed will be erased.

To set a speed

• Press SET+ / SET−. For speed

control to operate, the speed

control must be ON and the

vehicle speed must be greater

than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary

momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the

set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set

speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next

lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set

speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.

Pressing RES will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that

are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher set speed

• Press and hold SET+. Release the

control when the desired vehicle

speed is reached or

• Press and release SET + to

operate the Tap-Up function.

Each press will increase the set

speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Accelerate with your accelerator

pedal. When the desired vehicle

speed is reached, press and

release SET +.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed

control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to

the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

• Press and hold SET −. Release

the control when the desired

speed is reached or

• Press and release SET − to

operate the Tap-Down function.

Each press will decrease the set

speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Press CANCEL or depress the

brake pedal. When the desired

vehicle speed is reached, press

SET + / SET −.

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To disengage speed control

• Press CANCEL, or

• depress the brake pedal.

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed

set speed.

Pressing OFF will erase the

previously programmed set speed.

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To return to a previously set speed

• Press RESUME. For RESUME to

operate, the vehicle speed must

be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Indicator light

This light comes on when the

vehicle speed control is engaged and

actively controlling vehicle speed.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

These controls allow you to operate some audio control features.

Audio control features

Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1,

FM2, TAPE, or CD (if equipped).

MUTE

VOL

MEDIA

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In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:

• Press D or ¹ to select preset

stations within the selected radio

band.

In Tape mode:

• Press D or ¹ to select the next

selection on the tape.

In CD mode:

• Press D or ¹ to select the next

selection on the CD.

In any mode:

• Press VOL + or − to adjust

volume.

MUTE

VOL

MEDIA

MUTE

VOL

MEDIA

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Press the PHONE/MUTE control to

mute the playing media. Press again

to return to the playing media.

If your vehicle is equipped with a

factory installed cellular phone,

refer to the Phone/Mute Mode

section of the Audio chapter.

CONVERTIBLE

Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break

the rear glass window when the top is lowered.

Lowering the convertible top

The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows either up or

down.

The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is in P (Park).

Also, do not lower the top when the top material is wet.

If you raise and lower the convertible top several times in a row, the

motor will heat up, causing the thermal circuit breaker to open so that

the top will stop operating. The convertible top will operate again after

allowing the motor to cool several minutes.

To lower the convertible top:

1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Put the gearshift in the P (Park)

position. The key must be in the RUN position.

The convertible top will operate with the key in the RUN/ACC position or

in the accessory delay mode. It is recommended that the vehicle’s engine

is running when lowering the top to prevent draining the battery.

2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment behind the seat to be

sure it is empty and ready to receive the top.

MUTE

VOL

MEDIA

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3. Press the button on the

convertible top handle and pull the

handle down and forward to release

the clamps from the windshield

header.

4. Push the convertible top

switch on the instrument panel and

hold until the top is completely

stored in the stowage compartment.

5. Push the handle back into the lock position.

Installation of the tonneau cover

Be sure the cover is tucked into the deck lid and all snaps are fastened

before driving.

1. Push boot rearward and engage

boot under the body molding at the

rear and sides.

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2. Fasten the snaps on boot to the

quarter trim panel on both sides of

the vehicle and at the center.

3. To remove unfasten the snaps.

4. Pull forward and lift off.

Raising the convertible top

The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is in P (Park).

To raise the convertible top:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Put the vehicle in the P (Park)

position. Key must be in the RUN position. You can also raise the top

while the vehicle is in accessory delay mode.

The convertible top will operate with the key in the RUN/ACC position or

in the accessory delay mode. It is recommended that the vehicle’s engine

is running when raising the top to prevent draining the battery.

2. Remove the tonneau cover and store it in the luggage compartment.

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3. Push the convertible top

switch, holding it until the top

unfolds and moves forward toward

the windshield header.

4. Pull the handle down to open

both top clamps before the top

meets the windshield header

5. Resume pushing the convertible top switch until it has reached the

fully closed position flush to the header.

6. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat

themselves in the matching holes in the header.

7. To fasten both clamps securely,

push the clamp handles into the

header on the top until they are

flush with the header. Pulling down

on the header at the center grip

while closing the latches may assist

in fastening the clamps. Use the pull

cups located on either side of the

convertible top handle.

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8. Push the convertible top handle

back up so that it locks into

position.

Prolonged storage

It may be difficult to pull down and latch the convertible top after

prolonged storage with the top in the down position over the winter or in

colder temperatures. This difficulty will decline over time with warmer

temperatures and the convertible top in the full up or latched position.

Convertible top and padded molding care

To avoid damage to the cloth top and moldings, use only an approved

Ford cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use abrasive material or cleaners.

Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can affect the cleanability of

cloth material.

Using high water pressure or wand type car washes against the

convertible top and windows may cause water leaks and possible seal

damage.

REMOVABLE TOP (IF EQUIPPED)

For more information see the CD Rom included with this guide.

Installing the removable top

The front screw fittings must be checked to see that they are

firmly seated after driving a distance of approximately 50 to

60 km (30 to 40 miles).

The removable top does not have the same crush resistance as

an integrated steel roof in case of collision or rollover.

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The removable top is not, under any circumstances, to be used

to carry or support external loads.

Movement of the removable top requires at least two people.

The removable top weighs approximately 38 kg (84 lb). Also,

due to its shape, the weight is biased to the rear of the removable top.

Your vehicle must be turned OFF and placed in PARK on a level

surface prior to installing or uninstalling the removable top.

Before installing the removable top, unsnap and properly store the

convertible top tonneau cover. Refer to Installation of the tonneau

cover in the Convertible section. Also, thoroughly dry the convertible

top and then lower. Open the doors, lower the windows, and clean the

area where the removable top mounts on the body.

1. Remove the protective cover from the top. Using a mild detergent,

clean the weatherstrips on the top before installing it on the vehicle.

2. Ensure that the top’s levers are rotated rearward to the fully open

position. Lock the wheels on the storage cart, loosen the restraining

straps on the cart, and with the help of at least another person remove

the top from the cart.

Once per year, apply a small amount

of silicone lubricant,

F5AZ-19553–AA, to the receivers as

shown. The lubricant should be

sprayed directly into the hole to

avoid contaminating the trim parts.

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3. Lower the rear of the top into

position so that the pins are placed

into the bracket receivers.

4. Position the front of the top so that the locating tabs on each side are

placed in the mounting castings. Ensure that the weatherstrip on the top

is placed on the body mounted seal without any wrinkles or gaps. The

joint should have a smooth and continuous transition to prevent water

leaks.

5. Take the mounting key from the bag located in the trunk.

6. Partially turn, 1/2 turn forward,

the levers of the top (located in the

rear on the left and right-hand side

of the vehicle).

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7. Using the mounting key, loosely

screw in the two screws at the front

of the top by two or three turns.

The two screws are already located

in the windscreen panel of your

vehicle.

8. Turn and lock the levers fully

forward. The levers are locked when

you feel the spring engage and the

levers are pointing toward the front

of the vehicle.

9. Using the mounting key, finish tightening the screws at the front of

the removable top all the way so that they are secure.

The front screw fittings must be checked to see that they are

firmly seated after a distance of approximately 50 to 60 km

(30 to 40 miles).

Removing the top

It is recommended that you prepare the storage rack before removing

the top. See Removable top storage rack in this section.

1. Take the mounting key from the bag located in the trunk.

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2. Using the mounting key, loosen

the two screws at the front of the

top. The two screws remain

undetachable in the windscreen

panel of your vehicle.

3. Undo the locking levers at the

rear right and left sides of the

vehicle. Rotate the levers rearward

while applying a slight upward force

to the top.

4. With the aid of a second person, lift the top off the vehicle and store it

as described in Removable top storage in the chapter.

Removable top storage rack

It is recommended that you prepare the storage rack prior to removing

the top from the vehicle.

1. Remove the storage rack from the package and place the bumper end

of the uprights on the floor with the wheels facing you.

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2. Locate the two chrome locking

buttons on each of the two rack

legs.

3. Firmly squeeze the two chrome

buttons (top and bottom) on one

leg and rotate the leg toward you

until the leg snaps into place.

4. Squeeze the second set of chrome

buttons (top and bottom) for the

opposite leg until the leg snaps into

place.

5. Turn the rack over on its wheels

and place the removable top storage

rack on a flat level surface. Make

sure the center “T” section is fully

locked by attempting to move the

section downward without

depressing the chrome locking

buttons.

6. Lock the two front wheels located on the ends of each of the two rack

legs.

7. To lock the wheels, push down on

the bottom part of the plastic tab

located on the tip of each wheel.

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8. Place the removable top on the

storage rack. Make sure the rear

edge of the removable top rests on

the rubber bumpers of the rack legs.

This prevents damage to the painted

edge and the weatherstrips.

9. Buckle and tighten the retaining

strap and unlock the cart wheels

before moving the top and cart.

To unlock the wheels, pull up on the

lower portion of the plastic tab

located on the tip of each wheel.

Place the mounting key in a safe place to use again.

Keep your removable top clean by placing the provided cover over it.

If you plan to drive with the covertible top down, ensure all the snaps on

the covertible top tonneau cover are fastened and that the rear of the

cover is firmly tucked before driving. Refer to Installation of the

tonneau cover in the Convertible section.

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CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These

include:

• Utility compartment

• Cellular phone (if equipped)

• Cupholders

• Ash tray

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Position the floor mat so that the

eyelet is over the pointed end of the

retention post and rotate forward to

lock in. Make sure that the mat does

not interfere with the operation of

the accelerator or the brake pedal.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the

installation procedure.

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KEYS

The key operates all locks on your

vehicle. In case of loss, replacement

keys are available from your dealer.

You should always carry a second

key with you in a safe place in case

you require it in an emergency.

Refer to SecuriLocky Passive

Anti-Theft System for more

information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press the top of the control to

unlock all doors and the bottom to

lock all doors.

When the vehicle is armed the

power door locks and remote trunk

release control are disabled. These

will not work until the vehicle is

disarmed.

Smart locks

With the key in the ignition, and the driver’s door open, the doors cannot

be locked using the driver’s power door lock switches. If this is

attempted, both doors will lock, then the driver’s door will immediately

unlock.

The vehicle can still be locked. with the key in the ignition, using the

manual lock button on the door, operating the remote entry transmitter,

or locking the drivers door with the a key.

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.

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To open the luggage compartment

door (lid) from the inside, pull the

illuminated “T” 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 “T” shaped handle will be

located either on the luggage

compartment door (lid) or inside

the luggage compartment near the

tail lamps.

Keep vehicle doors and

luggage compartment

locked and keep keys out of a

child’s reach. Unsupervised

children could lock themselves in

an open trunk and risk injury.

Children should be taught not to

play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can

rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high

temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious

heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are

particularly at risk.

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Your remote entry system contains two remote transmitters which

provide remote control of several features. Each remote transmitter will

allow you to:

• unlock the vehicle doors without a key

• lock all the vehicle doors without a key

• open the trunk without a key

• activate the personal alarm

• arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system

• operate the illuminated entry feature

The remote transmitter features only operate with the ignition in the

OFF or ACC positions. The remote transmitter features also operate if

the ignition is in the RUN position and the gear shift is in P (Park). The

personal alarm feature, however, will not operate when the ignition is in

the RUN position.

When the vehicle is armed the power door locks and remote trunk

release control are disabled. These will not work until the vehicle is

disarmed.

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,

ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the

dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

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Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all the

doors and arm the perimeter

anti-theft system. To confirm all the

doors and trunk are closed, the turn

signal lamps will display one short

flash. Press the control twice within

3 seconds the horn will chirp once,

confirming that all doors, hood or

trunk are closed. If any of the doors,

hood or trunk are open or ajar, the

horn will make two quick chirps,

reminding you to properly close them.

Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock the

driver door and disarm the

perimeter alarm (if armed). The

interior lamps will illuminate.

Press the control a second time

within three seconds to unlock all

the doors.

Opening the trunk

Press this control to open the trunk.

Be certain the trunk is closed before

driving your vehicle. The trunk may

appear closed, but it may not be

latched. Failure to do so may cause

objects to fall out of the trunk or

block rear view vision.

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Activating the personal alarm

Press this control to turn on the

personal alarm.

Press the control a second time to

turn off the personal alarm. The

personal alarm will also turn off if

the remote transmitter unlock

control is pressed, or if the ignition

switch is turned out of the OFF

position, or after 2–3 minutes of

operation.

Replacing the battery

The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium

battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to

be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in

operating range can be caused by:

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

halves of the transmitter near the

key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE

FRONT PART OF THE

TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side of new

battery in the same orientation.

Refer to the diagram inside the

transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back

together.

Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to

become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should

operate normally after battery replacement.

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Replacing lost transmitters

If a remote transmitter has been lost

and you would like to remove it

from the vehicle’s memory or you

would like to purchase additional

transmitters for your vehicle (up to

four may be programmed into

memory), take all your vehicle’s

transmitters to your dealer for

programming or perform the

reprogramming procedure yourself.

Reprogramming transmitters

It will be necessary to reprogram all the transmitters to the vehicle at

the same time while performing this procedure.

To program the transmitter yourself:

1. To reprogram the transmitters

yourself, place the key in the

ignition and turn from (2) OFF

to (4) RUN and cycle between

(4) RUN and (2) OFF eight times in

rapid succession (within 10

seconds) ending in the (4) RUN

position.

2. After doors lock/unlock, press any

control on all transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the

transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm

programming. When completed, turn the ignition to (2) OFF.

3. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm

completion of programming.

Illuminated entry

The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn on the interior

lamps when the remote transmitter unlock control is pressed.

The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn off the interior

lamps if the ignition switch is turned out of the OFF position, or if the

remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 25 seconds of

illumination.

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The interior lamps will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the instrument panel dimmer control

switch or

• any door is open

The battery saver will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the

last door is closed even if the dimmer control switch is on.

Autolock/Relock

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:

• all doors are closed

• the engine is running

• you shift out of P (Park).

Relock

The autolock feature repeats when:

• the passenger’s door is opened then closed while the engine is running

and

• you put the vehicle in motion.

Deactivating/activating the autolock/relock feature

Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and

all vehicle doors are closed.

You must complete steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated. Wait 30 seconds before repeating the procedure.

1. Turn the ignition key to RUN.

2. Press the power door unlock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.

4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to RUN. The horn will chirp to indicate that

you have entered the programming mode.

6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will

chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long

chirp) if autolock was activated.

7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the

procedure is complete.

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SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization

system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a

coded key programmed to your vehicle is used.

The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may

result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Automatic arming

The vehicle is armed immediately

after switching the ignition to the

2 (OFF) position.

Automatic disarming

Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with a coded key disarms

the vehicle. The

THEFT

light will illuminate for three seconds and then

go out. If the

THEFT

light stays on for an extended period of time or

flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a

qualified technician.

Key information

Your vehicle is supplied with two

coded keys. Only a coded key will

start your vehicle.

Spare coded keys can be purchased

from your dealership. Your

dealership can program your key or

you can “do it yourself”, refer to

Programming spare keys.

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Large metallic objects, electronic

devices on the key chain that can be

used to purchase gasoline or similar

items, or a second key on the same

key ring as the coded key may

cause vehicle starting issues. If

present, you need to keep these

objects from touching the coded

key while starting the engine. These

objects and devices cannot damage

the coded key, , but can cause a

momentary issue if they are too

close to the key during engine start.

If a problem occurs, turn ignition

OFF and restart the engine with all

other objects on the key ring held

away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an

approved Ford coded key.

If your keys are lost or stolen you

will need to do the following:

• Use your spare key to start the

vehicle. or

• Have your vehicle towed to a

dealership or locksmith. The key

codes will need to be erased from

your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.

Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an

extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent

an unforeseen inconvenience.

The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the

wrong type of coded key may lead to a “NO-START” condition.

If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a

“NO START” condition.

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Programming spare keys

A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only

SecuriLocky keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you

will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already

operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily

accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.

If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must

bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)

programmed.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously

programmed coded key into the

ignition and turn the ignition from 1

(LOCK) to 4 (RUN) (maintain

ignition in 4 (RUN) for at least one

second).

2. Turn ignition to 1 (LOCK) and

remove the first coded key from

the ignition.

3. Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to 1 (LOCK), insert the

second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the

ignition from 1 (LOCK) to 4 (RUN) (maintain ignition in 4 (RUN) for at

least one second but no more than ten seconds).

4. Turn the ignition to 1 (LOCK) and remove the second coded key

from the ignition.

5. Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to 1 (LOCK), insert the new

unprogrammed key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignition

from 1 (LOCK) to 4 (RUN) (maintain ignition in 4 (RUN) for at least one

second). This step will program your new key to a coded key.

6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this

procedure from step 1.

If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the

theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.

If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s

engine, the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps

1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to

have the new spare key(s) programmed.

Locks and security

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle doors,

hood and trunk from unauthorized entry.

When the vehicle is armed the power door locks and remote trunk

release control are disabled. These will not work until the vehicle is

disarmed. Refer to Driver Controls chapter for more infomation.

If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,

ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the

dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Theft indicator

When the perimeter alarm is armed, the theft indicator on the

instrument panel will flash briefly every two seconds to indicate the

perimeter alarm system is protecting your vehicle.

Arming the system

When armed, the perimeter alarm will help protect your vehicle from

unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will

flash the turn signal lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will sound

the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition. The

system will arm 20 seconds after one of the following actions:

• Press the remote transmitter lock control.

• Open a door and press the power door lock control.

Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:

• Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter.

• Unlock the driver’s door by using your key.

• Turn ignition to RUN.

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SEATING

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)

Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are

vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit

head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head

restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your

head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to

raise and lower the head restraints.

The head restraints can be moved

up and down.

Push control to lower head restraint.

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Using the manual lumbar support

The lumbar control is located on the

front of the driver’s seat cushion.

Turn to adjust lumbar support.

Using the manual recline function (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring

people in a collision or sudden stop.

The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position

and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the

vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s

safety belt in the event of a collision.

To adjust the front seatback using

the manual recliner:

• Lift and hold the handle located

on the side of the seat.

• Lean against the seatback to

adjust it to your desired position.

You can recline the seat back or

bring it forward.

• Release the handle when the

desired position has been

reached.

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Adjusting the driver’s power seat

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring

people in a collision or sudden stop.

The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position

and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the

vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s

safety belt in the event of a collision.

The seat position control is located on the outboard side of the seat

cushion.

Press front to raise or lower the

front portion of the seat cushion.

Press rear to raise or lower the rear

portion of the seat cushion.

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Press the control to move the seat

forward, backward, up or down.

Adjusting the passenger’s power seat

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring

people in a collision or sudden stop.

The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position

and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the

vehicle is moving.

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s

safety belt in the event of a collision.

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat

forward or backward.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position

and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the

vehicle is moving.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they

can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is

provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to

ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a

safety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that

are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the

outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)

Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder.

3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

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Combination lap and shoulder belts

Before fastening the safety belt,

make sure the shoulder belt passes

through the belt holder on the top

of the seatback.

1. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle (the buckle closest to

the direction the tongue is coming

from) until you hear a snap and feel

it latch. Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release

button and remove the tongue from

the buckle.

Energy Management Feature

The safety belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

• This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management

feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce

the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

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• This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay

out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help

reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all passenger

seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to

verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is

still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked

for proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or

any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked

according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could

increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Vehicle sensitive mode

The safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder

belts. The safety belts have two types of locking modes described below.

The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free

shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in

response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes

suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of

approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will

lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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Automatic locking mode

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

• Grasp the shoulder portion and

pull downward until the entire

belt is extracted.

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking

sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking

mode.

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In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will

still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode

• Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety

Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this

chapter.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract

completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the

vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all passenger

seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to

verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is

still functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper seat

belt system function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or

any other seat belt function is not operating properly. In addition, all

seat belts should be checked for proper function.

Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase

the risk of injury in collisions.

Safety belt pretensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and

front passenger seating positions.

The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing

from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same

crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system

(SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap

and shoulder belt is tightened. The driver and front passenger seat belt

system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be

replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in

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deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the

Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above

conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of

a collision.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a

chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the RUN

position...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates 1-2 minutes and the

warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and

warning chime turn off.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the RUN

position...

The safety belt warning light and

indicator chime remain off.

Belt minder

The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt

warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the

driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently

sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the

instrument cluster.

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If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the vehicle

has reached at least 5 km/h

(3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have

elapsed since the ignition

switch has been turned to

ON...

The Belt Minder feature is activated -

the safety belt warning light

illuminates and the warning chime

sounds for 6 seconds every 30

seconds, repeating for approximately

5 minutes or until safety belt is

buckled.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled while the safety belt

indicator light is illuminated

and the safety belt warning

chime is sounding...

The Belt Minder feature will not

activate.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The Belt Minder feature will not

activate.

The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wear

safety belts all of the time.

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:

(All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given... Consider...

“Crashes are rare

events”

36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we

drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events,

even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be

seriously injured in a crash during our

lifetime.

“I’m not going far” 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.

“Belts are

uncomfortable”

We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If

you are uncomfortable - try different positions for

the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback

which should be as upright as possible; this can

improve comfort.

“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder reminds

us to take a few seconds to buckle up.

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Reasons given... Consider...

“Seat belts don’t

work”

Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of

death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars,

and by 60% in light trucks.

“Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle

crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.

“Belts wrinkle my

clothes”

Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more

than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are

unbelted.

“The people I’m

with don’t wear

belts”

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more

often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.

Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate

behavior they see.

“I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection when used with

safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to

inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.

“I’d rather be

thrown clear”

Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40

times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help

prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt

Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of

injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt

Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.

One time disable

Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition

ON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only.

Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature

Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the

deactivation/activation programming procedure.

The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the

following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• The parking brake is set.

• The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral

position (manual transmission).

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• The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

• All vehicle doors are closed.

• The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.

• The parklamps are in OFF position.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt

Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT

START THE ENGINE.)

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2

minutes.)

• Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the

safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during Belt Minder

warning activation.

4. Turn on the parklamps, turn off the parklamps.

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the

safety belt unbuckled.

• After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three

seconds.

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,

buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.

• This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable Belt

Minder if it is currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by the safety belt

warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.

8. Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is provided by:

• The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three

seconds.

• Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.

• Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per

second for three seconds.

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9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is

complete.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm

(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number

611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety

belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on

the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too

short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the

fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work

properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure

there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt

assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle

assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder

belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if

equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped),

LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and

attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford

recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a

collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified

technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to

operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies

not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if

either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt

assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining safety belts in the Cleaning

chapter.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module

which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the

event of a collision this module may save information related to the

collision including information about the air bag system and impact

severity. This information will assist Ford in the servicing of your vehicle

and may help Ford better understand real world collisions and further

improve the safety of future vehicles.

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

The supplemental restraint system

is designed to work with the safety

belt to help protect the driver and

right front passenger from certain

upper body injuries.

Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or

gently and the risk of injury from a

deploying air bag is greatest close to

the trim covering the air bag

module.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is

provided.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.

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Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air

bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright

position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing

objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing

serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag

Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,

bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the

performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not

modify the front end of the vehicle.

Children and air bags

For additional important safety

information, read all information on

safety restraints in this guide.

Children must always be properly

restrained. Failure to follow these

instructions may increase the risk of

injury in a collision.

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Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a

rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must

use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the

way back and turn the passenger air bag off. Refer to Passenger air

bag ON/OFF switch in this chapter of the owner’s guide.

How does the safety belt pretensioner and air bag supplemental

restraint system work?

The safety belt pretensioner and air

bag SRS are designed to activate

when the vehicle sustains

longitudinal deceleration sufficient

to cause the sensors to close an

electrical circuit that initiates

pretensioner activation and air bag

inflation.

The fact that the pretensioners and

air bags did not activate in a

collision does not mean that

something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Front air bags and

pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and near-frontal

collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision

causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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The air bags inflate and deflate

rapidly upon activation. After air bag

deployment, it is normal to notice a

smoke-like, powdery residue or

smell the burnt propellant. This may

consist of cornstarch, talcum

powder (to lubricate the bag) or

sodium compounds (e.g., baking

soda) that result from the

combustion process that inflates the

air bag. Small amounts of sodium

hydroxide may be present which

may irritate the skin and eyes, but

none of the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to help

reduce serious injuries, contact with

a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary

hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable

force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures,

facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who

are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time

of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be

properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while

maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not

touch them after inflation.

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again

and must be replaced immediately.

If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

The SRS consists of:

• driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and

air bags)

• side air bags (if equipped). Refer to Side air bag system later in this

chapter

• safety belt pretensioners

• one or more impact and safing sensors

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• a readiness light and tone

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the

supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact

sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air

bag back up power, the air bag ignitors and safety belt pretensioners.

Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to

indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness

section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the

air bag is not required.

Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the

following:

• The readiness light will either

flash or stay lit

• The readiness light will not

illuminate immediately after

ignition is turned to the RUN

position

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced

at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless

serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a

collision.

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Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch

An air bag ON/OFF switch

has been installed in this

vehicle. Before driving, always

look at the face of the switch to

be sure the switch is in the proper

position in accordance with these

instructions and warnings. Failure

to put the switch in a proper

position can increase the risk of

serious injury or death in a

collision.

Turning the passenger front and side air bags off

1. Insert the ignition key, turn the

switch to OFF position and hold in

OFF position while removing the

key.

2. When the ignition is turned to the

ON position the OFF light

illuminates briefly, momentarily

shuts off and then turns back on.

This indicates that the passenger

front and side air bags are

deactivated.

If the light fails to illuminate when the front and side passenger

air bag switch is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in

ON, have the front and side passenger air bag switch serviced at your

Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always

remove the ignition key from the front and side passenger air

bag ON/OFF switch.

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

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Turning the front and side passenger air bags back on

The front and side passenger air bags remain OFF until you turn them

back ON.

1. Insert the ignition key and turn

the switch to ON.

2. The OFF light will briefly

illuminate when the ignition is

turned to ON. This indicates that

the passenger front and side air

bags are operational.

If the light is illuminated when the front and side passenger air

bag ON/OFF switch is in the ON position and the ignition switch

is in ON, have the front and side passenger air bag ON/OFF switch

serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

The front passenger air bag and the passenger side air bag should always

be ON (the air bag OFF light should not be illuminated) unless the

passenger is a person who meets the requirements stated either in

Category 1, 2 or 3 of the NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation criteria

which follows.

The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating

positions have been specifically designed to function together

with the air bags in certain types of crashes. When you turn OFF your

air bag, you not only lose the protection of the air bag, you also may

reduce the effectiveness of your safety belt system, which was

designed to work with the air bag. If you are not a person who meets

the requirements stated in the NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation

criteria turning OFF the air bag can increase the risk of serious injury

or death in a collision.

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

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Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a child in

a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, the

passenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the

infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of a fatal

injury to the infant when the air bag inflates is substantial.

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an air

bag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening

injuries, air bags must open with great force, and this force can pose a

potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seat

occupant is not properly buckled up. The most effective way to reduce

the risk of unnecessary air bag injuries, without reducing the overall

safety of the vehicle, is to make sure all occupants are properly

restrained in the vehicle, especially in the front seat. This provides the

protection of safety belts and permits the air bags to provide the

additional protection they were designed to provide. If you choose to

deactivate your air bag, you are losing the very significant risk reducing

benefits of the air bag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the

safety belts, because safety belts in modern vehicles are designed to

work as a safety system with the air bags.

Read all air bag Warning labels in the vehicle as well as the other

important air bag instructions and Warnings in this Owner’s Guide.

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)

1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat, or

• the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing

infant seat, or

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s

physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so that

the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat, or

• although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever

possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front

because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the vehicle, or

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• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s

physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which,

according to his or her physician:

• causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger

and

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and

allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or

windshield in a crash.

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the

driver and/or right front passenger. These particular belts are

specifically designed to work with air bags to help reduce the risk of

injury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed to

give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce

concentration of force on an occupant’s chest and reduce the risk of

certain bone fractures and injuries to underlying organs. In a crash, if

the air bag is turned OFF, this energy management safety belt might

permit the person wearing the belt to move forward enough to incur a

serious or fatal injury. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the

occupant, the greater the risk is. Be sure the air bag is turned ON for

any person who does not qualify under the NHTSA deactivation

criteria.

Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)

1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat

because:

• my vehicle has no rear seat, or

• the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infant

seat, or

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s

physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can monitor the infant’s condition.

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2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or under must ride in the

front seat because:

• my vehicle has no rear seat, or

• although children age 12 and under ride in the rear seat whenever

possible, children age 12 and under have no option but to sometimes

ride in the front seat because rear seat space is insufficient, or

• the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’s

physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can monitor the child’s condition.

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that,

according to his or her physician:

• poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys and

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deployment

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and

experiencing a crash without the protection offered by the air bag