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1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
6
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
8
Cell phone use
8
Export unique (NonâUnited States/Canada) vehicle specific information
9
Instrument Cluster
12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
12
GAUGES
17
Entertainment Systems
19
AUDIO SYSTEMS
19
AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
19
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
27
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
29
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
31
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
33
Climate Controls
34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
34
Operating tips
36
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
37
Operating tips
39
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
40
Lights
41
HEADLAMP CONTROL
41
Autolamp control (if equipped)
41
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
42
Fog lamp control
42
High beams
43
Flash to pass
43
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
43
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
44
Vertical aim adjustment
44
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
45
INTERIOR LAMPS
45
Dome lamps and map lamps
45
Cargo and dome lamp
46
BULB REPLACEMENT
47
Headlamp Condensation
47
Using the right bulbs
47
Replacing the interior bulbs
47
Replacing exterior bulbs
47
Replacing headlamp bulbs
48
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
48
Replacing sidemarker bulbs
49
Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs
49
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
50
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
50
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
51
Driver Controls
52
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
52
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)
52
Rear window wiper/washer controls
53
TILT STEERING WHEEL
53
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
54
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
54
Storage compartment (if equipped)
54
CENTER CONSOLE
54
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
56
POWER WINDOWS
57
One touch down (AUTO)
57
Window lock
58
Accessory delay
58
INTERIOR MIRROR
58
Automatic dimming rear view mirror (if equipped)
58
Electronic compass
59
Compass zone adjustment
59
Compass calibration adjustment
60
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
60
Power side view mirrors
60
Fold-away mirrors
61
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
61
SPEED CONTROL
61
Setting speed control
61
Disengaging speed control
62
Resuming a set speed
62
Increasing speed while using speed control
63
Reducing speed while using speed control
63
Turning off speed control
64
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
64
Radio control features
64
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
65
MESSAGE CENTER
66
Selectable features
66
Reset
66
Info menu
66
Odometer/Trip odometer
67
Distance to empty (DTE)
67
Average fuel economy (AFE)
67
Instantaneous fuel economy
68
Setup menu
68
Reset to English (if in another language)
68
System check
69
Oil life
69
Units (English/Metric)
70
Autolamp delay
70
Autolock
70
Autounlock
70
Language
71
Compass zone/Compass calibration
71
System warnings
71
LIFTGATE
73
CARGO AREA FEATURES
74
Cargo shade (if equipped)
74
Cargo management system (if equipped)
75
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
75
75
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
76
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:
76
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:
77
Locks and Security
78
KEYS
78
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
79
POWER DOOR LOCKS
80
Door key unlocking/locking
80
Unlocking the doors
80
Locking the doors
80
Autolock
80
Deactivating/activating autolock
80
Power door unlock/lock procedure
81
Keyless entry key pad procedure
81
Message center procedure
82
Autounlock
82
Deactivating/activating autounlock
82
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
82
Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure
83
Message center procedure
83
Smart unlocking feature
83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
84
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
84
Two step door unlocking
85
One step door unlocking
85
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
86
Locking the doors
86
Opening the liftgate (if equipped)
86
Car finder
86
Sounding a panic alarm
86
Replacing the battery
86
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
87
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
87
Illuminated entry
88
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
88
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
88
Illuminated exit
89
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
89
Programming your own personal entry code
90
Erasing personal code
90
Anti-scan feature
90
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry
91
SECURILOCK⢠PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
91
Anti-theft indicator
92
Automatic arming
92
Automatic disarming
92
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
92
Programming spare keys
93
Seating and Safety Restraints
95
FRONT SEATS
95
Adjustable head restraints
95
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
96
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
97
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
97
Heated seats (if equipped)
99
REAR SEATS
99
Head restraints
99
Folding down rear seats
100
Returning the rear seats to upright position
102
To remove the rear cushion
104
To install the rear cushion
104
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
104
Personal Safety Systemâ¢
104
How does the Personal Safety System⢠work?
105
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
105
Front crash severity sensor
105
Driverâs seat position sensor
106
Front passenger sensing system
106
Front safety belt usage sensors
107
Front safety belt pretensioners
107
Front safety belt energy management retractors
107
Determining if the Personal Safety System⢠is operational
107
Safety restraints precautions
108
Combination lap and shoulder belts
109
Energy Management Feature
109
Vehicle sensitive mode
109
Automatic locking mode
110
When to use the automatic locking mode
110
How to use the automatic locking mode
110
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
111
Safety belt height adjustment
111
Safety belt pretensioner
112
Safety belt extension assembly
112
Safety belt maintenance
112
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
113
Conditions of operation
113
Belt-Minder
113
One-time disable
116
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
116
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
118
Important SRS precautions
118
Children and airbags
120
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
120
Front passenger sensing system
122
Determining if the system is operational
127
Seat-mounted side airbag system
127
How does the side airbag system work?
128
Determining if the system is operational
129
Safety Canopy⢠system
130
How does the Safety Canopy⢠system work?
131
Determining if the system is operational
132
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
133
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
133
Important child restraint precautions
133
Children and safety belts
134
Child booster seats
134
When children should use booster seats
134
Types of booster seats
135
The importance of shoulder belts
136
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
137
Child and infant or child safety seats
137
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
138
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
141
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
142
Tires, Wheels and Loading
145
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
145
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
146
4 WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
146
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
147
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
148
Treadwear
148
Traction AA A B C
148
Temperature A B C
149
TIRES
149
Glossary of tire terminology
149
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
150
TIRE CARE
152
Inspecting your tires
152
Tire wear
153
Damage
153
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
154
Tire replacement requirements
154
Safety practices
155
Highway hazards
156
Tire and wheel alignment
156
Tire rotation
156
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
158
Information on âPâ type tires
158
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
161
Information on âTâ type tires
162
Location of the tire label
162
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
163
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
164
When your temporary spare tire is installed
165
When you believe your system is not operating properly
165
When inflating your tires
167
How temperature affects your tire pressure
167
SNOW TIRES AND CABLES
168
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
169
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles
175
TRAILER TOWING
175
Preparing to tow
177
Hitches
177
Safety chains
177
Trailer brakes
177
Trailer lamps
178
Driving while you tow
178
Servicing after towing
178
Trailer towing tips
178
Launching or retrieving a boat
179
RECREATIONAL TOWING
179
Driving
181
STARTING
181
Positions of the ignition
181
Preparing to start your vehicle
181
Important safety precautions
182
Starting the engine
184
Guarding against exhaust fumes
184
Important ventilating information
184
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
185
BRAKES
186
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
187
Using ABS
187
ABS warning lamp
187
Parking brake
188
ADVANCETRAC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL⢠(RSC)
189
STEERING
193
PREPARING TO DRIVE
194
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
194
Brake-shift interlock
194
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle
196
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transaxle
196
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
199
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
199
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
201
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
201
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
201
Basic operating principles
202
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
202
If your vehicle gets stuck
203
Emergency maneuvers
203
Sand
204
Mud and water
204
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
205
Driving on snow and ice
206
Maintenance and Modifications
207
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
207
Roadside Emergencies
208
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
208
Getting roadside assistance
208
Using roadside assistance
209
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
209
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
210
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
211
FUSES AND RELAYS
211
Fuses
211
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
212
Passenger compartment fuse panel
212
Power distribution box
215
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
218
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
219
Stopping and securing the vehicle
220
Removing the jack and tools
221
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)
222
Tire change procedure
223
Stowing the jack and tools
226
Stowing the flat/spare tire
226
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
228
JUMP STARTING
229
Preparing your vehicle
229
Connecting the jumper cables
230
Jump starting
231
Removing the jumper cables
232
WRECKER TOWING
234
Emergency Towing
235
Customer Assistance
236
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
236
At home
236
Away from home
236
Additional Assistance
237
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
238
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
239
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
240
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
240
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
241
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
242
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
242
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
242
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
243
Cleaning
244
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
244
WAXING
245
PAINT CHIPS
245
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
245
ENGINE
246
2.3L I4
246
3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE
247
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
247
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
247
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
248
INTERIOR
249
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
249
UNDERBODY
250
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
250
Maintenance and Specifications
252
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
252
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
252
Working with the engine off
252
Working with the engine on
252
OPENING THE HOOD
253
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
254
2.3L I4 engine
254
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
255
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
256
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
256
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
257
Changing rear window wiper blade
258
ENGINE OIL
258
Checking the engine oil
258
Adding engine oil
260
Engine oil and filter recommendations
261
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
261
BATTERY
262
ENGINE COOLANT
264
Checking engine coolant
264
Adding engine coolant
265
Recycled engine coolant
267
Coolant refill capacity
268
Severe climates
268
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)
269
How fail-safe cooling works
269
When fail-safe mode is activated
269
FUEL FILTER
270
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
270
Important safety precautions
270
Refueling
272
Fuel Filler Cap
272
Choosing the right fuel
273
Octane recommendations
274
Fuel quality
274
Cleaner air
274
Running out of fuel
274
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
275
Measuring techniques
275
Filling the tank
275
Calculating fuel economy
276
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
276
Habits
276
Maintenance
277
Conditions
277
EPA window sticker
278
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
278
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
279
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
280
BRAKE FLUID
281
TRANSMISSION FLUID
281
Checking automatic transmission fluid
281
Low fluid level
282
Correct fluid level
282
High fluid level
282
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
283
AIR FILTER
283
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
285
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
286
ENGINE DATA
288
Engine drivebelt routing
288
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
289
Safety Compliance Certification Label
289
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
289
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
290
Accessories
291
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
291
Exterior style
291
Interior style
291
Lifestyle
291
Peace of mind
292
Index
293
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