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Table of Contents
Introduction
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
CONGRATULATIONS
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
Warning symbols on your vehicle
Protecting the environment
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Special instructions
Service Data Recording
Event Data Recording
Cell phone use
Export unique (NonâUnited States/Canada) vehicle specific information
Instrument Cluster
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
GAUGES
Entertainment Systems
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Climate Controls
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Operating tips
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Operating tips
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Lights
HEADLAMP CONTROL
Autolamp control
Foglamp control (if equipped)
High beams
Flash to pass
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical aim adjustment
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
Cornering lamps
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map/Courtesy lamps
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
Using the right bulbs
Replacing the interior bulbs
Overhead console lamps
Replacing exterior bulbs
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
Driver Controls
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper/washer features
TILT STEERING WHEEL
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
Compass mode
Zone variation mode
Calibration mode
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)
Programming
Gate operator & Canadian programming
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
Erasing HomeLink buttons
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
POWER WINDOWS
One touch down
Window lock
INTERIOR MIRROR
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
Fold-away mirrors
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Setting speed control
Disengaging speed control
Resuming a set speed
Increasing speed while using speed control
Reducing speed while using speed control
Turning off speed control
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Audio control features
Climate control features
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Programming
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
Erasing HomeLink buttons
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable features
Select
Reset
Info menu
Odometer/Trip odometer
Distance to empty (DTE)
Average fuel economy (AFE)
Instantaneous fuel economy
Trip elapsed drive time
Setup menu
System check
Display Type
Text Size
Units (English/Metric)
Language
Oil Minder Start Value
System warnings
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Locks and Security
KEYS
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Power door trim switch inhibit
Smart locks (if equipped)
Autolock (if equipped)
Auto-relock
Auto-unlock
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Unlocking the doors
Locking the doors
Car finder
Sounding a panic alarm
Opening the trunk
Replacing the battery
Replacing lost transmitters
Illuminated entry
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Programming a personal entry code
Erasing personal code
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system
Locking doors with the keyless entry system
Anti-scan feature
SECURILOCK⢠PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Anti-theft indicator
Automatic arming
Automatic disarming
Replacement keys
Programming spare keys
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Arming the system
Disarming the system
Seating and Safety Restraints
SEATING
Adjustable head restraints
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)
Adjusting the power front seats â door mounted controls (if equipped)
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
Heated seats (if equipped)
REAR SEATS
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety Systemâ¢
How does the Personal Safety System⢠work?
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
Front crash severity sensor
Driverâs seat position sensor
Front passenger sensing system
Front safety belt usage sensors
Front safety belt pretensioners
Front safety belt energy management retractors
Determining if the Personal Safety System⢠is operational
Safety restraints precautions
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Energy management feature
Lap belts
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)
Vehicle sensitive mode
Webbing extraction sensitive mode
Automatic locking mode
When to use the automatic locking mode
How to use the automatic locking mode
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Safety belt extension assembly
Front safety belt height adjustment
Safety belt maintenance
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
Belt-Minder
One time disable
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Important SRS precautions
Children and airbags
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
Front passenger sensing system
Determining if the system is operational
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
How does the side airbag system work?
Determining if the system is operational
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
Important child restraint precautions
Children and safety belts
Child booster seats
When children should use booster seats
Types of booster seats
The importance of shoulder belts
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments
Tires, Wheels and Loading
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
TIRES
Glossary of tire terminology
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
TIRE CARE
Inspecting your tires
Tire wear
Damage
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire replacement requirements
Safety practices
Highway hazards
Tire and wheel alignment
Tire rotation
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
Information on âPâ type tires
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
Information on âTâ type tires
Location of the tire label
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
When your temporary spare tire is installed
When you believe your system is not operating properly
When inflating your tires
How temperature affects your tire pressure
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
TRAILER TOWING
Preparing to tow
Hitches
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Trailer lamps
Driving while you tow
Servicing after towing
Trailer towing tips
Launching or retrieving a boat
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)
Driving
STARTING
Positions of the ignition
Preparing to start your vehicle
Important safety precautions
Starting the engine
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Important ventilating information
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
BRAKES
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Using ABS
ABS warning lamp
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)
TRACTION CONTROL⢠(IF EQUIPPED)
STEERING
Speed sensitive steering
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
TRACTION-LOK⢠AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock â column-shift transmission
Brake-shift interlock â floor-shift transmission
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transmission
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Roadside Emergencies
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Passenger compartment fuse panel
Power distribution box
Relays
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
Stopping and securing the vehicle
Removing the spare tire and jack
Tire change procedure
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
JUMP STARTING
Preparing your vehicle
Connecting the jumper cables
Jump starting
Removing the jumper cables
WRECKER TOWING
Customer Assistance
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
At home
Away from home
Additional Assistance
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
Cleaning
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
WAXING
PAINT CHIPS
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
ENGINE
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
INTERIOR
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
UNDERBODY
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Maintenance and Specifications
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Working with the engine off
Working with the engine on
OPENING THE HOOD
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Adding engine oil
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
BATTERY
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
Adding engine coolant
Recycled engine coolant
Coolant refill capacity
Severe climates
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
How fail-safe cooling works
When fail-safe mode is activated
FUEL FILTER
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Refueling
Fuel Filler Cap
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
Choosing the right fuel
Cleaner air
Octane recommendations
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
FFV engine (if equipped)
Fuel quality
Unleaded Gasoline engines
FFV engine (if equipped)
Running out of fuel
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Filling the tank
Calculating fuel economy
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
Habits
Maintenance
Conditions
EPA window sticker
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
POWER STEERING FLUID
BRAKE FLUID
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Low fluid level
Correct fluid level
High fluid level
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
AIR FILTER
Changing the air filter element
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
ENGINE DATA
Engine drivebelt routing
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
Accessories
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Exterior style
Interior style
Lifestyle
Peace of mind
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
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
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
7
Export unique (NonâUnited States/Canada) vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
15
Entertainment Systems
18
AUDIO SYSTEMS
18
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)
18
AM/FM Stereo Single CD Premium audio system (if equipped)
20
Premium/Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system (if equipped)
23
Audiophile AM/FM Satellite Compatible Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system (if equipped)
28
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
32
Climate Controls
34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
34
Operating tips
34
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
35
Operating tips
36
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
37
Lights
38
HEADLAMP CONTROL
38
Autolamp control
38
Foglamp control (if equipped)
39
High beams
39
Flash to pass
39
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
39
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
40
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
40
Vertical aim adjustment
40
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
42
Cornering lamps
42
INTERIOR LAMPS
42
Map/Courtesy lamps
42
Rear courtesy/reading lamps
43
BULB REPLACEMENT
44
Headlamp Condensation
44
Using the right bulbs
44
Replacing the interior bulbs
44
Overhead console lamps
45
Replacing exterior bulbs
45
Replacing headlamp bulbs
45
Replacing front parking/cornering/turn signal lamp bulbs
46
Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs
47
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
48
Replacing backup lamp bulbs
48
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
49
Driver Controls
50
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
50
Windshield wiper/washer features
50
TILT STEERING WHEEL
51
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
51
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
52
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
53
Compass mode
53
Zone variation mode
54
Calibration mode
55
HomeLink wireless control system (if equipped)
56
Programming
57
Gate operator & Canadian programming
59
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
60
Erasing HomeLink buttons
60
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
61
POWER WINDOWS
62
One touch down
62
Window lock
63
INTERIOR MIRROR
63
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)
63
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
64
Power side view mirrors
64
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
64
Fold-away mirrors
64
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
65
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
65
Setting speed control
65
Disengaging speed control
66
Resuming a set speed
66
Increasing speed while using speed control
67
Reducing speed while using speed control
67
Turning off speed control
68
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
68
Audio control features
68
Climate control features
69
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
69
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
70
Programming
71
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
72
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System
73
Erasing HomeLink buttons
73
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button
73
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
74
Selectable features
74
Select
74
Reset
75
Info menu
75
Odometer/Trip odometer
75
Distance to empty (DTE)
75
Average fuel economy (AFE)
76
Instantaneous fuel economy
76
Trip elapsed drive time
77
Setup menu
77
System check
77
Display Type
78
Text Size
78
Units (English/Metric)
78
Language
79
Oil Minder Start Value
79
System warnings
79
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
82
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
83
Locks and Security
84
KEYS
84
POWER DOOR LOCKS
84
Power door trim switch inhibit
84
Smart locks (if equipped)
84
Autolock (if equipped)
85
Auto-relock
85
Auto-unlock
85
Deactivating/activating the autolock or auto-unlock feature
85
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
86
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
87
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
88
Unlocking the doors
88
Locking the doors
88
Car finder
89
Sounding a panic alarm
89
Opening the trunk
89
Replacing the battery
89
Replacing lost transmitters
90
Illuminated entry
91
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
92
Programming a personal entry code
92
Erasing personal code
93
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system
94
Locking doors with the keyless entry system
94
Anti-scan feature
94
SECURILOCK⢠PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
94
Anti-theft indicator
96
Automatic arming
97
Automatic disarming
97
Replacement keys
97
Programming spare keys
97
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
98
Arming the system
99
Disarming the system
99
Seating and Safety Restraints
100
SEATING
100
Adjustable head restraints
100
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
100
Using the manual recline function (if equipped)
101
Adjusting the power front seats â door mounted controls (if equipped)
102
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
104
Heated seats (if equipped)
104
REAR SEATS
105
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
105
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
105
Personal Safety Systemâ¢
105
How does the Personal Safety System⢠work?
106
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
106
Front crash severity sensor
106
Driverâs seat position sensor
107
Front passenger sensing system
107
Front safety belt usage sensors
108
Front safety belt pretensioners
108
Front safety belt energy management retractors
108
Determining if the Personal Safety System⢠is operational
108
Safety restraints precautions
109
Combination lap and shoulder belts
110
Energy management feature
110
Lap belts
111
Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)
111
Vehicle sensitive mode
111
Webbing extraction sensitive mode
112
Automatic locking mode
112
When to use the automatic locking mode
112
How to use the automatic locking mode
112
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
113
Safety belt extension assembly
113
Front safety belt height adjustment
114
Safety belt maintenance
114
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
115
Conditions of operation
115
Belt-Minder
115
One time disable
118
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
118
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
120
Important SRS precautions
120
Children and airbags
122
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
122
Front passenger sensing system
124
Determining if the system is operational
129
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)
129
How does the side airbag system work?
130
Determining if the system is operational
131
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
132
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
132
Important child restraint precautions
132
Children and safety belts
132
Child booster seats
133
When children should use booster seats
133
Types of booster seats
134
The importance of shoulder belts
135
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
136
Child and infant or child safety seats
136
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
137
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
140
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments
141
Tires, Wheels and Loading
143
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
143
Treadwear
143
Traction AA A B C
143
Temperature A B C
144
TIRES
144
Glossary of tire terminology
144
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
145
TIRE CARE
147
Inspecting your tires
147
Tire wear
148
Damage
148
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
148
Tire replacement requirements
149
Safety practices
150
Highway hazards
151
Tire and wheel alignment
151
Tire rotation
151
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
152
Information on âPâ type tires
153
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
156
Information on âTâ type tires
157
Location of the tire label
157
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
158
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
159
When your temporary spare tire is installed
160
When you believe your system is not operating properly
160
When inflating your tires
162
How temperature affects your tire pressure
162
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
163
VEHICLE LOADING â WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
163
TRAILER TOWING
169
Preparing to tow
169
Hitches
169
Safety chains
169
Trailer brakes
170
Trailer lamps
170
Driving while you tow
170
Servicing after towing
170
Trailer towing tips
171
Launching or retrieving a boat
171
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)
172
Driving
173
STARTING
173
Positions of the ignition
173
Preparing to start your vehicle
173
Important safety precautions
174
Starting the engine
175
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
175
Hot weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
176
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
176
Guarding against exhaust fumes
176
Important ventilating information
176
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
177
BRAKES
178
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
179
Using ABS
180
ABS warning lamp
180
Parking brake with auto-release (if equipped)
180
TRACTION CONTROL⢠(IF EQUIPPED)
181
STEERING
183
Speed sensitive steering
184
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
184
TRACTION-LOK⢠AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
185
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
185
Brake-shift interlock â column-shift transmission
185
Brake-shift interlock â floor-shift transmission
186
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4âspeed automatic transmission
187
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
189
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
190
Roadside Emergencies
191
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
191
Getting roadside assistance
191
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
193
FUSES AND RELAYS
194
Fuses
194
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
194
Passenger compartment fuse panel
195
Power distribution box
198
Relays
201
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
201
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
202
Full-size Matching Spare Tire/Wheel Information
203
Stopping and securing the vehicle
204
Removing the spare tire and jack
204
Tire change procedure
205
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
207
JUMP STARTING
208
Preparing your vehicle
209
Connecting the jumper cables
210
Jump starting
211
Removing the jumper cables
212
WRECKER TOWING
214
Customer Assistance
215
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
215
At home
215
Away from home
215
Additional Assistance
216
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
217
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
218
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
219
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
219
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
220
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
221
Obtaining a French ownerâs guide
221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
222
Cleaning
223
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
223
WAXING
224
PAINT CHIPS
224
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
224
ENGINE
225
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
226
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
226
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
227
INTERIOR
227
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
228
UNDERBODY
228
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
228
Maintenance and Specifications
230
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
230
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
230
Working with the engine off
230
Working with the engine on
230
OPENING THE HOOD
231
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
232
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
232
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
233
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
233
ENGINE OIL
234
Checking the engine oil
234
Adding engine oil
235
Engine oil and filter recommendations
236
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
236
BATTERY
237
ENGINE COOLANT
239
Checking engine coolant
239
Adding engine coolant
240
Recycled engine coolant
243
Coolant refill capacity
243
Severe climates
243
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
244
How fail-safe cooling works
244
When fail-safe mode is activated
244
FUEL FILTER
245
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
245
Important safety precautions
245
Refueling
248
Fuel Filler Cap
248
FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
249
Choosing the right fuel
249
Cleaner air
250
Octane recommendations
250
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
250
FFV engine (if equipped)
250
Fuel quality
250
Unleaded Gasoline engines
251
FFV engine (if equipped)
251
Running out of fuel
251
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
252
Measuring techniques
252
Filling the tank
252
Calculating fuel economy
253
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
253
Habits
253
Maintenance
254
Conditions
254
EPA window sticker
255
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
255
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
256
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
257
POWER STEERING FLUID
258
BRAKE FLUID
258
TRANSMISSION FLUID
259
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
259
Low fluid level
259
Correct fluid level
260
High fluid level
260
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
260
AIR FILTER
261
Changing the air filter element
261
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
262
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
263
ENGINE DATA
266
Engine drivebelt routing
266
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
267
Safety Compliance Certification Label
267
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
267
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
268
Accessories
269
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
269
Exterior style
269
Interior style
269
Lifestyle
269
Peace of mind
269
Index
271
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