Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 20
Seating and safety restraints 82
Starting 126
Driving 133
Roadside emergencies 167
Maintenance and care 193
Capacities and specifications 263
Customer assistance 272
Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 283
Index 284
Contents
Before driving
Starting and driving
Servicing
Introduction
ICONS
Introduction
WARNINGS
BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
Introduction
Vehicle symbol glossary
Introduction
Vehicle symbol glossary
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Check engine
Instrumentation
What you should do if the check
engine light illuminates
Instrumentation
Multi-function: Automatic
transaxle/cooling system
(On Zetec or automatic transaxle
vehicles only)
Instrumentation
AdvanceTrac
Instrumentation
Check fuel cap
Air bag readiness
Doors ajar
Instrumentation
Turn signal
High beams
Safety belt
Charging system
Instrumentation
Engine oil pressure
Low fuel level warning light
Brake system warning
Instrumentation
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
Speed control
(if equipped)
Upshift (if equipped)
O/D off (if equipped)
Instrumentation
Headlamps on warning chime
Safety belt warning chime
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Gearshift warning chime
(automatic transaxle only)
Instrumentation
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
GAUGES
Temperature gauge
Instrumentation
Tachometer (if equipped)
Instrumentation
Speedometer
Odometer
Tripmeter
Fuel gauge
Controls and features
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Fog lights (if equipped)
Controls and features
Daytime running lights (DRL)
(if equipped)
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High beams
Flash to pass
Controls and features
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
REMOTE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE
(if equipped)
Interior luggage compartment
release
Controls and features
Controls and features
Controls and features
Air distribution
Center and side registers
Controls and features
Temperature control
Mode selector control
Panel Mode
Panel and Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Temperature
Controls and features
Floor and Defrost Mode
Defrost Mode
Fan speed control
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Controls and features
Recirculated Air Control
Air Conditioning Control
(if equipped)
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Controls and features
Rear Window Defroster
Controls and features
AIR CONDITIONING
(if equipped)
Controls and features
Maximum air conditioning –
Cooling with recirculated air
2 3 4
Cooling with outside air
Rapid heating
3 4
Windshield defrost/defogging
2 3 4
Controls and features
Suitable comfort settings
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2
Stabilized comfort/defogging
1 2 3
Temporary outside odor
Controls and features
Without air conditioning:
Maximum ventilation
2 3 4
Rapid heating
3 4
Windshield defrost/defogging
2 3 4
Controls and features
Suitable comfort settings
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2
Stabilized comfort/defogging
1 2 3
Temporary outside odor
Controls and features
Operating Tips
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Controls and features
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Controls and features
AdvanceTrac switch
REAR WINDOW
DEFROSTER
Controls and features
HAZARD FLASHER
CONTROL
ASHTRAY
Controls and features
AUDIO SYSTEM
Anti-theft protection panel
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Controls and features
Replacement panels
Controls and features
Radio reception
AM reception
FM reception
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Controls and features
4300N, 4500N AND 4600N AUDIO CONTROLS
Controls and features
Controls and features
Controls and features
On/off
Volume control
Bass/Treble control
Controls and features
Fade/Balance control
Seek tuning control (SEEK)
Scan tuning control
Controls and features
Waveband selector (AM/FM)
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CD playback
AutoStore selector
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Controls and features
Station preset buttons
Stereo indicator
Clock (CLK)
Adjusting the clock
Controls and features
MENU button (main features) –
radio
Manual tuning
Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
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Controls and features
4500N Units only
Tape control buttons
Fast forward/rewind
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Auto reverse
Controls and features
Tape side selection
Tape eject
To pause tape playback
Controls and features
To restart tape playback
Automatic Music Search (AMS)
Cassette care and maintenance
MENU button (main features) –
tape
Dolby B noise reduction
Controls and features
Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
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Controls and features
4600N units only
CD Playback
Track selection
Controls and features
Fast forward/reverse
Scan mode
To end CD playback
CD eject
Controls and features
CD care and maintenance
CD error codes
Display
Description/rectification
MENU button (main features) –
CD
Controls and features
Random track playback (SHUF)
Track compression (COMP)
Automatic Volume Control
Controls and features
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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
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Controls and features
TILT AND TELESCOPE
STEERING
(if equipped)
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
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Controls and features
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONTROL
Mist function
Rear window wiper and washer
(if equipped)
Controls and features
SPEED CONTROL
(if equipped)
To turn speed control on
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To turn speed control off
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Controls and features
To set a speed
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Controls and features
To set a higher speed
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To set a lower speed
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Controls and features
To disengage speed control
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To return to a set speed
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Controls and features
DOME LAMPS
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Reading lamps (if equipped)
MOONROOF
To open and close the moonroof
To lift the rear of the moonroof
Controls and features
POWER WINDOWS
(if equipped)
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One touch down
Window lock
Controls and features
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
CHILDPROOF REAR DOOR
LOCKS
Controls and features
LUGGAGE COVER
Coupe
Wagon
Controls and features
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR
MAT
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
(if equipped)
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Controls and features
Unlocking the doors
Locking the doors
Controls and features
Opening the luggage
compartment
Sounding a panic alarm
Controls and features
Illuminated entry
Replacing the battery
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Controls and features
Replacing lost transmitters
Programming procedure
Controls and features
1
Controls and features
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
(if equipped)
Arming the system
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Disarming the system
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Controls and features
SECURILOCK PASSIVE
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Controls and features
Controls and features
Theft indicator
Programming spare
SecuriLock keys
Controls and features
Procedure to program spare
SecuriLock keys
Controls and features
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Controls and features
Seating and safety restraints
SEATING
Head restraints
Front seat
Rear seat (if equipped)
Front seats
Seating and safety restraints
Folding the seat forward
(Coupe)
Seating and safety restraints
Folding the rear seat cushion
forward
Folding the rear seatback
forward
Coupe and wagon
Sedan
Seating and safety restraints
Returning the rear seatback to
an upright position
Seating and safety restraints
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Seating and safety restraints
Combination lap and shoulder
belts
Seating and safety restraints
Energy Management Feature
Seating and safety restraints
Vehicle sensitive mode
Seating and safety restraints
Safety belt pretensioner
Automatic locking mode
Seating and safety restraints
When to use the automatic
locking mode
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How to use the automatic
locking mode
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How to disengage the automatic
locking mode
Seating and safety restraints
Front safety belt height
adjustment
Seating and safety restraints
Safety belt warning light and
warning chime
Conditions of operation
If...
Then...
Seating and safety restraints
Belt Minder (if equipped)
If...
Then...
Seating and safety restraints
Reasons given...
Consider...
Seating and safety restraints
Reasons given...
Consider...
Seating and safety restraints
One time disable
Deactivating/activating the Belt
Minder feature
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Seating and safety restraints
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Seating and safety restraints
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Seating and safety restraints
Safety belt extension assembly
Seating and safety restraints
Safety belt maintenance
Seating and safety restraints
AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Important supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
precautions
Seating and safety restraints
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Seating and safety restraints
Children and air bags
How does the air bag
supplemental restraint system
work?
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
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Determining if the system is
operational
Seating and safety restraints
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Side air bag system
(if equipped)
Seating and safety restraints
How does the side air bag
system work?
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Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Determining if the system is
operational
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Seating and safety restraints
Disposal of air bags and air bag
equipped vehicles
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR
CHILDREN
Seating and safety restraints
Important child restraint
precautions
Seating and safety restraints
Children and safety belts
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
SAFETY BELTS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety
seats
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Seating and safety restraints
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Seating and safety restraints
Installing child safety seats in
combination lap and shoulder
belt seat positions
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Attaching child safety seats with
LATCH attachments
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Attaching child safety seats with
tether straps
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Starting
PREPARING TO START YOUR
VEHICLE
1
Starting
Important safety precautions
Starting
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Starting
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1
Starting
Using the engine block heater (if
equipped)
Starting
Guarding against exhaust fumes
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Starting
Important ventilating
information
Driving
BRAKES
Driving
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
Driving
ABS warning lamp
(if equipped)
Driving
Using ABS
(if equipped)
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Driving
AdvanceTrac Stability
Enhancement System
(if equipped)
Driving
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Driving
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Driving
Driving
Switching off AdvanceTrac
Driving
Parking brake
Driving
STEERING
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Driving
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
OPERATION
(if equipped)
Brake-shift interlock
Driving
Driving
Driving with automatic transaxle
(if equipped)
Understanding gearshift
positions
P (Park)
Driving
R (Reverse)
N (Neutral)
Driving
D (Overdrive)
D (Drive)
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Driving
2 (Second)
1 (First)
Driving
Manual transaxle operation
(if equipped)
Using the clutch
1
Driving
Recommended shift speeds
Upshifts when accelerating
(recommended for best fuel economy)
5-speed manual transaxle
Driving
Parking your vehicle
Reverse
1
Driving
• IB5 transaxle
(with SPI engine)
• MTX 75 transaxle
(with Zetec engine)
Removing key from ignition
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Driving
VEHICLE LOADING
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Driving
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Driving
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Driving
Driving
TRAILER TOWING
Towing class
Maximum gross trailer weight
Maximum tongue load
Engine
Hitch design
Driving
Driving
Preparing to tow
Hitches
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Driving
Trailer lamps
Driving while you tow
Driving
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Servicing after towing
Trailer towing tips
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Driving
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE
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Driving
Recreational towing
All Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
vehicles
Automatic transaxle
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Driving
Manual transaxle
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LUGGAGE RACK
(if equipped)
Driving
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Roadside emergencies
HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
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Roadside emergencies
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
Roadside emergencies
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
Roadside emergencies
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Color
Passenger compartment fuse
panel
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
Passenger compartment fuse panel
Roadside emergencies
Passenger compartment fuse panel
Relays in the passenger compartment fuse panel
Roadside emergencies
Power distribution box
Roadside emergencies
Power distribution box
Roadside emergencies
Relays in the power distribution box
Roadside emergencies
CHANGING THE TIRES
The temporary spare tire
Roadside emergencies
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Roadside emergencies
Tire change procedure
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE
Preparing your vehicle
Roadside emergencies
Connecting the jumper cables
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
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Roadside emergencies
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Roadside emergencies
Jump starting
Removing the jumper cables
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
WRECKER TOWING
Roadside emergencies
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Maintenance and care
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
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PRECAUTIONS WHEN
SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
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Maintenance and care
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OPENING THE HOOD
Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.0 SPI engine
Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.0 Zetec-E engine
Maintenance and care
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Maintenance and care
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Adding engine oil
Maintenance and care
Engine oil and filter
recommendations
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is
recommended.
Maintenance and care
CLUTCH FLUID
(if equipped)
Maintenance and care
BRAKE FLUID
Checking and adding brake fluid
Maintenance and care
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Checking and adding washer
fluid
ENGINE COOLANT
Maintenance and care
Adding engine coolant
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant
Coolant refill capacity
Maintenance and care
Severe winter climate
What you should know about
fail-safe cooling
(2.0 L Zetec engines only)
Maintenance and care
How fail-safe cooling works
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Maintenance and care
When fail-safe mode is activated
Maintenance and care
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Maintenance and care
TRANSAXLE FLUID
Checking automatic transaxle
fluid
Maintenance and care
Low fluid level
Correct fluid level
Maintenance and care
High fluid level
Adjusting automatic transaxle
fluid levels
Maintenance and care
BATTERY
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Checking the wiper blades
Changing the wiper blades
Maintenance and care
INFORMATION ABOUT
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADING
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Maintenance and care
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Maintenance and care
Temperature A B C
Maintenance and care
SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
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Tire rotation
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Maintenance and care
Replacing the tires
Maintenance and care
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Fuel filler cap
Fuel filler cap lock
(if equipped)
Maintenance and care
Choosing the right fuel
Maintenance and care
Octane recommendations
Fuel quality
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(R+M)/2 METHOD
Maintenance and care
Cleaner air
Maintenance and care
Running out of fuel
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Fuel filter
Maintenance and care
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL
ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Maintenance and care
Filling the tank
Maintenance and care
Calculating fuel economy
Maintenance and care
Driving style – good driving and
fuel economy habits
Habits
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Maintenance and care
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Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Conditions
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Maintenance and care
EPA window sticker
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Readiness for inspection/
maintenance (I/M) testing
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Maintenance and care
EXTERIOR BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
Maintenance and care
Replacing front parking
lamp/turn signal bulbs
Maintenance and care
Replacing foglamp bulbs
Side marker lamp
Maintenance and care
Replacing tail/brake/backup
lights and turn signal bulbs
(Coupe)
Maintenance and care
Replacing tail/brake/backup
lights and turn signal bulbs
(Sedan)
Maintenance and care
Replacing tail/brake/backup
lights and turn signal bulbs
(Wagon)
Maintenance and care
High-mount brake lamp bulbs
Replacing interior lights
Dome lamp
Rear dome lamp
Map lamps
Maintenance and care
Luggage compartment light
Using the right bulbs
Function Trade number
Maintenance and care
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical aim adjustment
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Washing your vehicle
Maintenance and care
Waxing your vehicle
Repairing paint chips
Maintenance and care
Cleaning the wheels
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Maintenance and care
Cleaning the wiper blades
Maintenance and care
Cleaning the instrument panel
Cleaning the interior fabric
Cleaning seats equipped with
side air bags
Maintenance and care
Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Underbody
Cleaning leather seats
(if equipped)
Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Part number Part name
Maintenance and care
Woodtone trim
Inside windows
Cleaning mirrors
Capacities and specifications
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L SPI engine
2.0L Zetec-E
engine
Capacities and specifications
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford part name Application Capacity
Capacities and specifications
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Ford part name or
equivalent
Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Capacities and specifications
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L SPI engine
2.0L Zetec-E
engine
Capacities and specifications
Sedan
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions mm (in)
Capacities and specifications
Coupe
Dimensions mm (in)
Capacities and specifications
Wagon
Dimensions mm (in)
Capacities and specifications
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance label
Capacities and specifications
Vehicle identification number
Engine number
Customer assistance
GETTING ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE
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Using roadside assistance
Customer assistance
Ford extended service plan
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Customer assistance
Getting the service you need
At home
Away from home
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Customer assistance
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THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
BOARD (U.S. only)
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What kinds of cases does the
Board review?
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Customer assistance
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Board membership
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What the Board needs
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Customer assistance
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Oral presentations
Making a decision
Customer assistance
To request a DSB
brochure/application
UTILIZING THE
MEDIATION/ARBITRATION
PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
Customer assistance
GETTING ASSISTANCE
OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND
CANADA
Customer assistance
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Customer assistance
Vehicle Security
Comfort and convenience
Travel equipment
Protection and appearance
equipment
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Customer assistance
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ORDERING ADDITIONAL
OWNER’S LITERATURE
Reporting safety defects
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
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