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Ford 2003 Expedition, Owner'S Manual

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Turn the control to raise or lower
volume. The levels will be displayed
on the screen.

To adjust the navigation voice
output level, adjust the volume
control only when the navigation
system is speaking. Otherwise, it will adjust the radio levels.

Automatic volume control (AVC)

With this feature, radio volume changes automatically with vehicle speed
to compensate for road and wind noise. To engage the AVC feature:

1. Press the MENU control.

2. Select AUDIO OPTIONS.

3. Select AVC, TRAFFIC, DSP.

4. Select AVC.

5. Use the cursor control to increase
or decrease the levels. The higher
the level selected, the greater the
compensation. The levels will be
shown in the display. Decrease all
the way to the left to turn AVC off.

PUSH
ON

M E N U

Entertainment Systems

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Expedition

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Page 2: ...ear seat entertainment system 34 Navigation system 48 Climate Controls 83 Manual heating and air conditioning 83 Electronic automatic temperature control 86 Lights 94 Headlamps 94 Turn signal control 97 Bulb replacement 99 Driver Controls 106 Windshield wiper washer control 106 Power windows 112 Mirrors 113 Speed control 116 Message center 127 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 ...

Page 3: ...Starting 206 Brakes 209 Air suspension 213 Transmission operation 219 Vehicle loading 236 Trailer towing 239 Roadside Emergencies 245 Getting roadside assistance 245 Hazard flasher switch 246 Fuel pump shut off switch 247 Fuses and relays 249 Changing tires 259 Jump starting 264 Wrecker towing 269 Customer Assistance 271 Reporting safety defects U S only 280 Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 4: ...tions 325 Accessories 331 Index 335 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2003 Ford Motor Com...

Page 5: ...n on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Australia www ford com au In Mexico www ford com mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications 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 Furthe...

Page 6: ...cle 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 Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of new vehicle operation Vary your speed to ...

Page 7: ...of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers information about the performance of various systems and modules in the vehicle and information related to engine throttle steering brake or other system status Any of this information could potentially include information regarding how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to information regardi...

Page 8: ...of vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your vehicle is not a passenger car As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury or death Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter MIDDLE EAST NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your part...

Page 9: ...Seat Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac娂 Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 8 ...

Page 10: ...ol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant 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 Low tire warning Introduction 9 ...

Page 11: ... The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing Light remains on Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel 3 The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of ...

Page 12: ...te as described seek service immediately Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information Anti lock brake system ABS To confirm the anti lock brake system ABS warning light is functional it will momen...

Page 13: ...ystem serviced immediately Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly AdvanceTrac姟 if equipped Flashes when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately 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 mo...

Page 14: ... turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open or not fully closed O D off Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the Transmission Control Switch TCS on the gearshift If the light do...

Page 15: ...nds to remind you to fasten your safety belts BeltMinder姟 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 park...

Page 16: ...nce and specifications chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly 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 If the gauge enters the red section the oil pressure engine...

Page 17: ...oil level is correct have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician Battery voltage gauge Indicates battery voltage If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range have the vehicle s electrical system checked as soon as possible Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in mo...

Page 18: ...ometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements Trip odometer Registers the kilometers miles of individual journeys Standard instrument cluster Press and release the SELECT RESET button to toggle b...

Page 19: ...o toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display Press and hold the button to reset 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 Instrument Cluster 18 ...

Page 20: ...S Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Press BASS then press SEL to decrease or increase the bass levels TREB Treble Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Press TREB then press SEL to decrease or increase the treble levels Entertainment Systems Entertainment Systems 19 ...

Page 21: ...tracks in random order Press again to deactivate random play 6 Memory preset stations To set a memory preset station tune the radio to the desired station then press and hold the memory preset control until the sound returns 7 SEL Select Use to adjust bass treble balance and fade levels 8 Side Press to play the alternate side of the tape Dolby Dolby威 noise reduction Reduces tape noise and hiss pre...

Page 22: ...ffic Find Program Type and Show functions To turn RDS ON put the radio in FM mode then press the RDS button until RDS OFF appears then press SEL control to toggle function ON Traffic Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts With the feature ON press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report if it is broadcasting RDS data Traffic information is not available in most U S markets To a...

Page 23: ...than six strong stations available on the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available 12 SCAN Works in radio tape and CD modes Press SCAN for a brief sampling of radio stations tape selections or CD tracks Press again to deactivate scan mode 13 SEEK Works in radio tape and CD modes Press to access the previous or next listenable radio statio...

Page 24: ...ompensation levels The selected level will appear in the display 17 TAPE Press to begin tape play Press during fast forward or rewind to stop fast forward or rewind function 18 CD door Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side up CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re rec...

Page 25: ...PREMIUM IN DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM AUDIOPHILE IN DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM 1 SEEK Works in radio or CD mode Press and release SEEK for previous next strong station or track Entertainment Systems 24 ...

Page 26: ... as an open and spacious feel to the music Press DSP to access the ambiance menu Press SEL to engage disengage Turn the volume control to increase decrease the level of ambiance or DSP Press to enter DSP mode Press SEL to select the desired signal modes i e JAZZ CLUB HALL CHURCH or STADIUM Both DSP features allow you to choose the occupancy mode you want Press DSP twice then use the SEL control to...

Page 27: ...then press SEL to shift sound to the front rear speakers 9 MENU Press MENU to access clock mode RDS features or compression status Audiophile systems only RDS must be turned ON to activate Traffic Find Program Type and Show functions To turn RDS ON put the radio in FM mode then press the MENU button until RDS OFF appears then press SEL control to toggle function ON Traffic Allows you to hear traff...

Page 28: ...nt listening level To activate press MENU until COMPRESS OFF appears in the display then use SEL control to toggle function ON Setting the clock Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed Use SEL to manually increase or decrease the hours minutes Press MENU again to disengage clock mode 10 Memory presets To set a memory preset station tune the radio to the desired station then pres...

Page 29: ...els The selected level will appear in the display 14 LOAD To load a single disc press LOAD and then the corresponding preset number Press and hold to load up to six discs The load function is active whether the ignition is on or off CD 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 slo...

Page 30: ...memade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information REAR SEAT RADIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with a front row con...

Page 31: ...there is a discrepancy between the rear seat controls and the front audio controls such as both trying to listen to the same playing media the front audio system will receive the desired selection To activate Dual Play mode rear seat passengers listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers Press the speaker headphone control Press the MODE control to change audio sources for h...

Page 32: ...5 mm headphone not included into the jack Press the speaker on off control to operate the headphones DUAL PLAY illuminates in the radio display and the fade control is disabled signaling that Dual Play has been activated The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on off control is pressed The front speaker will remain playing for the front passengers Press the control again to deactivate the ...

Page 33: ...e 6 memory presets in AM FM1 or FM2 Push the MEMORY control in CD mode if equipped to advance to the next disc Seek function In radio mode press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band In radio mode press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band In tape mode if equipped use the SEEK function to access the next or previous selection In CD mode if equipped use th...

Page 34: ...tion Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a broadcast tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed CA...

Page 35: ...s with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio syst...

Page 36: ...ive mode FWD Press to advance in CD and DVD play modes or to move the cursor right in the menu active mode 2 PLAY PAUSE control Press to playback or pause the DVD 3 DIM control Adjust to increase or decrease the amount of brightness on the screen 4 ENTER control Press to select the function pointed to within the active menu May also be used by some user interactive discs during movie play 5 MENU c...

Page 37: ...ts DVD control features Menu control Press the MENU control to enter into MENU mode This allows you to move and choose within the DVD generated menu structure Once in MENU mode Press the NEXT control to move the cursor one position upward Press the PREV control to move the cursor one position downward Press the REV control to move the cursor left one position NEXT PREV REV FWD NEXT PREV REV FWD NE...

Page 38: ...trol during playback mode to reverse or advance at a normal speed Press the REV FWD control again to disengage the reverse advance action and return to normal playback mode Enter control The ENTER control allows you to select items when in MENU mode Press the ENTER control to select the desired highlighted item CD play mode Press NEXT during CD play to advance to the next track If you press NEXT d...

Page 39: ...just the display setting Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls to select the various screen settings Available screen selections are 16x9 Normal 4x3 and Zoom The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the display accordingly Some movies have a wide screen movie format to fit a normal 4x3 screen In this case the movie will have black bars on the top and bottom When shown on the sc...

Page 40: ... DISPLAY DISP control Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user display adjustments Once the display is on use SEEK to choose the desired screen setting 6 ENTER ENT MEMORY control In DVD playback mode press the control to select a designated item in menu mode In stop mode press the control to select the next radio memory preset 7 MNU MODE control In DVD playback mode press to acces...

Page 41: ...ny control is pressed Slide the battery cover off as shown on the remote control to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries Parental control To enable or disable your Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5 on the radio face For further information about the Rear Seat Controls refer to Rear Seat Controls section in this...

Page 42: ...our head Adjust the volume control to a comfortable listening level Note The volume level of the wireless headphones can only be controlled by the thumbwheel Neither the remote control nor the rear seat controls will affect the volume output of the wireless headphones When not using the headphones shut them off to preserve battery power The headphones will automatically turn off after five minutes...

Page 43: ...play LCD screen 2 Screen housing 3 Dimmer switch Press to increase decrease the brightness of the screen Playback and format The DVD player of your Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System can only be used in the playback mode The DVD player does not offer a record feature The system plays standard CDs or DVDs The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs The player is not compatible with C...

Page 44: ... presets simultaneously The DVD player is only capable of reading the bottom side of a disc When inserting a single sided disc the label should be up For a multi sided disc the desired play side should be down when the disc is inserted into the player The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs The player is not compatible with CDR RW media DVDs are formatted by regions This DVD sys...

Page 45: ... the system press and hold the EJECT control for approximately 2 seconds The disc should eject whether the vehicle ignition is ON or OFF Playing a video game auxiliary device 1 Connect the video line from your video game device to the YELLOW auxiliary input jack 2 Connect the left and right audio lines to the WHITE and RED auxiliary input jacks respectively 3 Press the MODE control until DVD CD AU...

Page 46: ...Camera angle of picture Adjustable with cursor controls and ENTER control Safety information Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment The front glass on t...

Page 47: ...e will be lowered to a volume that will allow the tones to be heard The radio volume will return to the previous level after the warning goes away Federal Communication Commission FCC Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Motor Company could void user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev...

Page 48: ...o a warm one If moisture condensation occurs do not insert a CD or DVD into the player If one is already in the player remove it Turn the DVD player ON to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD This could take an hour or more Cleaning the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia based household glass cleaner directly t...

Page 49: ...are called out below are known as hard keys The five blank controls located under the MENU control are called soft keys These controls are labeled on the screen and can change functionality depending on which screen is activated in the display The hard keys will be explained further below and the soft keys will be described as needed Safety information Please read and follow all stated safety prec...

Page 50: ...ion Let the voice guide you If viewing is necessary pull off the road to a safe location Do not use the navigation system to locate emergency services For road safety reasons the driver should program the system only when the vehicle is stationary Certain functions will therefore not operate while the vehicle is in motion The navigation CD does not reflect road detours closures or construction roa...

Page 51: ... the home location has been set will calculate a route to that set home location 2 Eject Press this control to eject an audio CD or a navigation CD 3 Navigation NAV Press the NAV control to access the navigation system menu PUSH ON AM FM SEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 MAP BACK H E R E H O M E MENU NAV 8 12 11 10 9 5 6 4 2 3 15 1 13 14 16 7 H O M E NAV Entertainment Systems 50 ...

Page 52: ...isplay 8 SEEK Use this control to find the next listenable radio station or advancing tracks in CD mode 9 Headphone speaker Press the control to enable Rear Seat Control RSC mode The headphone speaker or headphone icon will appear in the display Press the control again to disable RSC control mode the icon will appear with a red slash through it When in RSC mode Dual Play mode can be enabled and di...

Page 53: ... already loaded in the system Press the CD control again to toggle CD CD DJ and DVD if equipped NOTE Navigation CD s are not operational in the CD DJ NOTE To use the navigation system and listen to an audio CD the navigation CD must be loaded into the VNR and the audio CD must be loaded into the CD DJ 14 MENU The MENU control works in both the audio and navigation mode Press to access various menu...

Page 54: ...t CD s into the CD DJ magazine Insert magazine into CD DJ If the CD DJ magazine is already loaded press the CD control to toggle through CD CD DJ and DVD if equipped 3 Press the memory presets to choose the desired disc in the CD DJ Note Navigation CD s are not operational in the CD DJ To use the Navigation system 1 Ensure that the ignition and the VNR system are ON and a map data disc is inserted...

Page 55: ...adio has many features including a full range of audio functions Audio screen display When in audio mode there are various indicators which will appear on the display 1 Station name 2 Station frequency 3 Stereo indicator 4 Preset selected 5 Band selected If the navigation system is activated during radio or CD playback CD DJ audio output continues but route guidance screens will appear in the disp...

Page 56: ...C With this feature radio volume changes automatically with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise To engage the AVC feature 1 Press the MENU control 2 Select AUDIO OPTIONS 3 Select AVC TRAFFIC DSP 4 Select AVC 5 Use the cursor control to increase or decrease the levels The higher the level selected the greater the compensation The levels will be shown in the display Decrease all the ...

Page 57: ...sed 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 AM FM...

Page 58: ...llows you to raise or lower the audio system s treble output Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers using the fade feature The balance feature allows sound distribution to be adjusted between the right and left speakers 4 Use the cursor control to increase or lower the bass and treble levels or to adjust the sound between the front and rear or between the left and right ...

Page 59: ...S voice only type of sound with a limited audio band This system has three occupancy modes of listening Driver Optimizes audio playback for the drivers seat position All Optimizes audio playback to be similar for ALL seating positions Rear Optimizes the audio playback for rear seat passengers Rewind fast forward Press the and controls to fast forward or rewind a CD track Seek function The SEEK con...

Page 60: ... can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 The presets will also allow you to access CDs which are loaded in the CD DJ When in CD mode simply press the preset number which corresponds to the desired disc Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select control 2 Select a station Refer to Tune adjust or Seek f...

Page 61: ... stored via the presets directly pressing and holding in this mode are temporary A message will indicate whenever a temporary preset is stored or recalled This mode is active while the AUTO softkey is highlighted To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the AUTO control again Tune adjust The tune feature works in radio mode Select the TUNE soft key...

Page 62: ...eek up down or scan will initiate another search If the desired type cannot be found Not Found appears in the display and the audio system returns to the original station Traffic information The Traffic information soft key can be accessed under menu option MORE AVC TRAFFIC DSP within the AUDIO OPTIONS menu Select the TRAF soft key to select traffic information broadcast from certain stations whic...

Page 63: ...ctionality if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment system Your Vehicle Navigation Radio VNR System allows you to have control over the DVD player as well The VNR system will display DVD status messages in the radio display The soft keys are PLAY PAUSE EJECT and STOP AUX Press the CD control until DVD appears in the display EJECT Press to stop DVD and eject the D...

Page 64: ... magazine does not have to be full all 6 disks for the CD DJ to function CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Irregular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhe...

Page 65: ...e magazine up to 6 discs Ensure that the label side is facing up If you pull too hard on the disc holder the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine If this happens reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine 3 Insert each CD tray with the disc loaded all the way into the CD magazine Entertainment Systems 64 ...

Page 66: ...o power must be turned on to play the CDs in the CD DJ The magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off Ensure that the disc holder is evenly inserted and at the same level as the magazine A The unit will not operate if the disc holder is not inserted at the same level B A B Entertainment Systems 65 ...

Page 67: ...isplayed and the unit selects the next available disc The audio unit remembers which discs are available so it will not select a disc that it knows is missing Instead NO DISC appears in the display and the current disc remains selected If the selected CD is damaged or upside down CHECK DISCS and the disc number are displayed The unit then selects the next available disc During normal operations CD...

Page 68: ...ouder music to minimize the need for volume adjustments When in CD DJ mode press COMP to engage or disengage the compression feature Rear seat controls RSC Your vehicle is equipped with rear seat controls which allow the rear seat passengers to operate and listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers To engage the rear seat controls from the VNR system Press the headphone spe...

Page 69: ...will play the selected media For further information on the rear seat controls refer to Rear Seat Controls section found earlier in this chapter Navigation features The route guidance navigation system in your audio unit will not function unless a navigation CD is inserted Ensure that you follow highway code restrictions and do not take any risks For example if you are unable to make a U turn cont...

Page 70: ... the vehicle s current location and transmit position and time signals to your car If the vehicle has been parked for a long period of time the navigation function may be temporarily unresponsive The navigation system will operate reliably again once GPS reception is available in a few minutes Limited GPS reception System performance may be adversely affected if GPS reception is interrupted or int...

Page 71: ...orresponding soft key to confirm your selection If you select the wrong item press the BACK control to return to the previous screen Or press NAV to return to the main Destination Entry menu and start again Map display information When using the navigation system the map display screen will appear to guide you to your location On the screen you are able to make the following choices VOICE Press to...

Page 72: ...Previous Destination Use to select a destination from the last 50 destinations entered Address Book Use to select a destination from previously stored entries Address Intersection Use the soft keys to select Address Intersection from the Destination Entry menu The next two options available are Town City Name Select this option if you know the town or city name Street Name Select if you know the s...

Page 73: ...slight time delay will occur if large numbers of letter options are available By Category Name Lists categories then allows you to spell out the first four letters of your destination After making these selections three further options are displayed Show All Lists entries in alphabetical order Sort by Distance Lists the closest POI entries to the vehicles s current location Within a Town City List...

Page 74: ...ion is complete Entering a destination using the keyboard of lists After selecting the desired choice from the Destination Entry menu there are two main ways to enter your destination in the VNR system Keyboard the keyboard display enables you to spell out a town city street or point of interest Use the cursor control to highlight the desired character s Push in the control to confirm the selectio...

Page 75: ...hortest distance from the current location 3 Avoid toll roads Creates a driving route which avoids toll roads where possible 4 Avoid freeways Creates a driving route which avoids major freeways where possible 5 Use freeways Creates a route which uses freeways where possible Route calculation Once the route criteria is selected the navigation system automatically calculates a route to the selected ...

Page 76: ...ft key multiple times or use the cursor input to select the desired zoom level on the map The zoom level is shown at the bottom of the screen Guide display Once your vehicle is moving along the highlighted route the Guide display screen will automatically appear This screen shows your next turn as voice prompts direct you on the route The screens and voice prompts are continually updated to corres...

Page 77: ...view of the junction The close up view will automatically return to the Guide display screen once a turn has been completed Arrival When you approach your destination the destination indicator will appear on the map display screen as a circular icon When you arrive the name and address of your destination will be displayed Navigation screen display The address book feature allows you to store up t...

Page 78: ... control to add a letter to the name If you make a mistake you can press the DELETE soft key Press the DONE soft key to save your entry under the name you spelled Storing the current car position in the address book If you are at a location you would like to store in the address book such as a new restaurant Select ADDRESS BOOK from the Destination Entry menu Press the ADD soft key Press the CURRE...

Page 79: ...Guide display True view or Map display screens Press the control next to DETOUR to activate Use the soft keys to select and enter your new route criteria Press the key to confirm selection The following options are available AVOID CURRENT ROAD Updates your route to avoid the road which you are on currently AVOID NEXT ROAD Updates your route to avoid the next road planned on your journey DETOUR X M...

Page 80: ...isplays the Select Route Criteria screen Refer to Selecting Route Criteria earlier in this chapter Cancel route Press to return to the main menu If the ignition is not turned off simply continue along your highlighted route Route changes or cancellations To cancel or change your current route Press BACK then select Cancel Guidance or Press the CANCEL soft key Navigation Menu You are able to make v...

Page 81: ...miles or kilometers Display options Use this feature to change the display setting This feature can be accessed by selecting Display Options within the Main Menu Use the cursor control to select one of the following options Mode auto automatic day or night display settings Brightness provides manual adjustment for screen brightness Turn display off Select turn the display off Press any button to t...

Page 82: ...rity to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with t...

Page 83: ...ally intended for your navigation system Always store the map CDs in their protective cases when not in use Ordering additional map CDs If you wish to order additional maps or report possible problems with your current map CD please call Navigation Technologies at 888 NAV MAPS 888 628 6277 toll free or write Navigation Technologies P O Box 543442 Chicago IL 60654 0442 Website www navtech com Lates...

Page 84: ... Mode selector control 3 A C control 4 Rear defrost control 5 Fan speed control FAN SPEED CONTROL Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle 4 3 2 1 Climate Controls Climate Controls 83 ...

Page 85: ...er than that sent to the instrument panel registers O Off Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate This mode will reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle but may increase the possibility of interior window fogging Floor Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and side window demisters Floor Defrost Distributes outside air through the floor ducts windshield defroster ...

Page 86: ...er warm weather conditions do not drive with the climate control system in the Off mode To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under cold weather conditions do not drive with the climate control system in Max A C or Off mode Under normal weather conditions do not leave your vehicle in the Max A C or Off mode when turning off the vehicle Under snowy or dirty weather conditions leave your veh...

Page 87: ...rol 13 Driver temperature control 14 Fan speed control 15 Exterior temperature control 16 Temperature conversion control The DEATC system will maintain a selected temperature setting and automatically control the fan speed and airflow location The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger to set their own independent temperature set points for individual comfort The syste...

Page 88: ...the selected temperature If unusual conditions exist i e window fogging etc the manual overrides allow you to select airflow locations and fan speed To return to automatic operation press AUTO TEMPERATURE ZONE Press DUAL to enable or disable the dual zone temperature feature When DUAL is pressed the display window indicates the current temperature setting for the driver and the last temperature se...

Page 89: ... through the use of the fan speed control When the fan speed is adjusted while in automatic operation the AUTO indicator will remain lit and the system will remain in automatic operation To return to automatic fan operation press AUTO A C control A C air conditioning Used to manually enable or disable air conditioning in all modes except Defrost However the A C will only function if the outside te...

Page 90: ...m entering the vehicle The recirculated air cannot be selected in Defrost as interior fogging may occur To reduce the risk of fogging while in Floor Defrost the recirculated air can be enabled for approximately 4 minutes and the recirculated air indicator will be lit After approximately 4 minutes of recirculated air operation while in Floor Defrost the DEATC Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature C...

Page 91: ...t panel registers and the floor ducts and side window demisters The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than that sent to the instrument panel registers Floor Distributes outside or recirculated air through the floor ducts and side window demisters Floor Defrost Distributes outside air through the floor ducts windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters The ...

Page 92: ...ase the efficiency of the A C drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts They may reduce visibility fall into the ducts or degrade the performance of your climate control system Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become project...

Page 93: ...control but not both To control the auxiliary unit using the rear control the front control must be in the REAR position FAN SPEED CONTROL Controls the fan speed in the rear of the vehicle TEMPERATURE CONTROL Controls the temperature of the airflow in the rear of the vehicle MODE SELECTOR Press the mode selector once to select air distribution through the overhead vents The Panel icon will illumin...

Page 94: ...roximately 10 minutes of rear defrost operation the climate control system will automatically disable the rear defrost operation If desired the rear defrost can be manually disabled through the use of the rear defrost button When operating the rear defrost indicator will be lit R Climate Controls 93 ...

Page 95: ...wards you to turn foglamps on The foglamp indicator light will illuminate Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20 seconds or on vehicles equipped with a message center you can select a delay from 0 180 seconds after the ...

Page 96: ...ment weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate with 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 Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull the lever towards you to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activat...

Page 97: ...t 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 Twenty five feet 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp indicated by a 3 0 mm circle on the lens 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 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and ope...

Page 98: ...to the horizontal line 6 HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE 7 Repeat step 3 5 for the other headlamp 8 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 Front row map lights if equipped To turn on the map lights press the rear edge of the light INT2 OFF OFF...

Page 99: ... if equipped The second row map lights are located in the headliner above the second row seats Press the controls to activate the lights Rear cargo lamp The dome lamp lights when any door is opened and the switch is in the middle position the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on any of the remote entry controls are pressed and ignition is OFF and switch is ...

Page 100: ...2 9005 Front park turn sidemarker lamps 2 3457 K Foglamps 2 899 Dome map lamps 2 579 Turn tail brake sidemarker lamps 2 3157 Approach mirror turn signal lamps if equipped 2 906 Mirror approach lamps non turn signal if equipped 2 See your dealer Liftgate bulb 2 916 Backup lamp 2 3156 License lamp 2 168 High mount brake lamp 5 W5W All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replac...

Page 101: ...e lamp operation Replacing headlamp bulbs 1 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position 2 Open the hood 3 At the back of the headlamp remove the two headlamp assembly retainer bolts 4 Loosen the vertical bolt on the backside of the headlamp assembly Do not remove it 5 Slide headlamp assembly forward and off of guide ribs to expose the back of the bulb and wiring connector 6 Pull off...

Page 102: ...sert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned turn the new bulb clockwise to install 9 Reinstall the bulb covers 10 Replace the headlamp assembly and tighten all three retainer bolts to secure Replacing front parking lamp turn sidemarker signal bulbs 1 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position 2 Open the hood 3 Remov...

Page 103: ... Follow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the liftgate to expose the lamp assembly screws 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly 3 Carefully remove the lamp assembly away from the vehicle by pulling the assembly straight out to expose the bulb socket DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS 4 Rotate the bulb socket count...

Page 104: ...onnect the new foglamp bulb to the electrical connector 4 Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise High mount brakelamp To change the high mount brakelamp bulbs 1 Remove the two screws holding the lamp assembly in place 2 Pull the lamp assembly straight out 3 Remove the wire harness 4 Depress the four tabs that hold the light assembly on one at a time and pull the black bulb carrie...

Page 105: ... new bulb 5 Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise 6 Install the lamp assembly and secure it with the retaining screw Approach lamp mirror turn signal bulb removal if equipped To change the bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then fold the mirror forward 2 Remove the torx screw on the bottom of the turn signal lens using a T 10 torx driver...

Page 106: ... turned off 2 With a small flat tipped screwdriver insert the tip into the approach light module slot located on the outboard corner of the lens to release the clip 3 While holding the clip in the release position pull the approach light module down 4 Remove the two wires from the module and replace the module with a new one 5 Reverse the order to reassemble the approach light module Lights 105 ...

Page 107: ...ed operation of rear wiper INT 1 Intermittent operation of rear wiper OFF Rear wiper and washer off For rear wash cycle rotate and hold as desired the rear wiper washer control to either position From either position the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or OFF position Speed dependent wipers When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings speed sensitive front w...

Page 108: ...ove press the retaining clip A to disengage the wiper blade then pull the blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm 3 Install the new wiper blade on the arm and press it into place until a click is heard Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position This reduces the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash To replace the wip...

Page 109: ...teering column to the desired position While holding the steering wheel pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Driver Controls 108 ...

Page 110: ...compartment The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open The conversation mirror on the cover allows the driver to view the rear seating area This does not replace the rear view mirror One touch moon roof if equipped To open the moon roof Press and release the bottom portion of the moon roof control to open Press and hold as desired the top portion of the moon roof control to close To...

Page 111: ... shade that can be manually opened or closed when the glass panel is in tilt vent and shut positions To close the shade pull it toward the front of the vehicle Do not let children play with the moon roof They may seriously hurt themselves Power quarter rear windows if equipped Without a moon roof With a moon roof Press the portion of the VENT control to open the power rear quarter windows Press th...

Page 112: ...er console there are three power points located in the console On vehicles without a center console there is one power point located in the instrument panel The third auxiliary power point on the center console is accessible from the rear seats The rear auxiliary power point is located on the right rear quarter panel The power point is accessible from the liftgate or the third row seat Equipped wi...

Page 113: ...ear climate control 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 Driver Controls 112 ...

Page 114: ...y the window switches and audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened MIRRORS Automatic dimming rear view mirrors if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal state to the non glare state when br...

Page 115: ...ur mirrors 1 Select to adjust the left mirror or 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 disable adjust function Heated outside mirrors Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjus...

Page 116: ... chapter to turn this feature ON or OFF Signal mirrors if equipped When the turn signal is activated the lower portion of the mirror housing will blink This provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn Fold away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space like an automatic car wash Driver Controls 115 ...

Page 117: ... adjust the pedals away from you The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm 3 inches of maximum travel Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving 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...

Page 118: ...han the set speed This is normal Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed going downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving 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 contr...

Page 119: ...ccelerate 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 COAST CST Release the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release COAST CST to operate the Tap Down function Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or ...

Page 120: ...d control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed To return to a previously set speed Press RES For RES to operate the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km h 30 mph RES SET COAST Driver Controls 119 ...

Page 121: ...clutch is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features Audio control features Press to select AM FM1 FM2 CD or DVD if equipped In AM FM1 or FM2 mode Press MEM to select preset stations within the selected radio band In CD mode Press MEM to select the next selection on the CD Dri...

Page 122: ...D The HomeLink威 Wireless Control System located on the driver s visor provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand held transmitters with a single built in device This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting Driver Controls 121 ...

Page 123: ... vehicle the programmed Homelink威 buttons be erased for security purposes refer to Programming in this section Programming Do not program HomeLink威 with the vehicle parked in the garage Note Your vehicle may require the ignition switch to be turned to the ACC position for programming and or operation of the HomeLink威 It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter ...

Page 124: ... Note If the red light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous red proceed with steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device 6 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit 7 Press and release the learn or smart button The name...

Page 125: ...and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with step 4 in the Programming section Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button A...

Page 126: ... steps 1 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button Do NOT release the button 2 The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 ELECTRONIC COMPASS TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IF EQUIPPED Outside air temperature In vehicles without D...

Page 127: ...will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone adjustment Compass zone adjustment 1 Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map 2 Turn ignition to the ON position 3 Start the engine 4 Press the TRIP RESET button near your odometer display hold for six seconds ...

Page 128: ...rcles until CAL indicator turns off As many as 5 complete circles may be required 4 The compass is now calibrated MESSAGE CENTER IF EQUIPPED With the ignition in the ON position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for a display of status prece...

Page 129: ...o affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the nor...

Page 130: ...essage center The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and wraps back to 01 7 To exit the zone setting mode and to lock in your change press and release the RESET control Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors are sh...

Page 131: ...p off procedure from one fill up to another Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 liter gallon 1 Drive the vehicle at least 8 km 5 miles with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Tri...

Page 132: ...average fuel economy which is based on your recent driving history of 800 km 500miles This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected Setup menu Press this control for the following displays System Check Units English Metric Autolock Easy Exit Seat Reverse Mirrors Autolamp Del...

Page 133: ...ay mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the reverse mirrors ON or OFF Autolamp delay This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off 1 To disable enable the autolamp delay feature select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn select a new Autolamp delay value Reverse Sensing System if eq...

Page 134: ...om the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds Pressing the RESET con...

Page 135: ... will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning messages that have been reset are divided into th...

Page 136: ...Stop engine safely Tire pressure system fault if equipped Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON Check tire pressure if equipped Check spare tire pressure if equipped Tire pressure sensor fault if equipped Low washer fluid level Check AdvTrac if equipped Check air suspension if equipped Air suspension switched OFF if equipped Check fuel cap CHECK BACKUP AID if equipped Dis...

Page 137: ...VERY LOW if equipped Displayed when one or more tires have very low pressure When this warning message is displayed a warning chime will sound reminding you to stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and check your tires for proper pressure leaks and damage Refer to Servicing your tires in the Maintenance and specifications chapter TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT if equipped Displayed when a tire p...

Page 138: ...ntenance and specifications chapter CHECK ADVTRAC if equipped Displayed when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is not operating properly If this message is displayed on the message center the AdvanceTrac娂 system may be partially operable If this warning stays on while the engine is running contact your dealer for service as soon as possible For further information refer to AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhancement...

Page 139: ...all available gears Deactivating overdrive Press the transmission control switch TCS located on the end of the gearshift lever The O D OFF indicator light will illuminate on the instrument cluster The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive To return to normal overdrive mode press the transmission control switch again The O D OFF will no longer be illuminated When you shut off and ...

Page 140: ...mpromise their own or others safety when using such equipment Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularly in emergency situations Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in ve...

Page 141: ...liftgate Do not open the liftgate or liftgate glass in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened both liftgate and glass could be damaged against a low ceiling Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxi...

Page 142: ...e adjusting levers by pushing them down toward the back of the vehicle Pull the cross bar rearward to ensure that it is locked in place Load luggage at the front cross bar and adjust the rear cross bar as necessary Do not exceed 90 7 kg 200 lb of luggage if the weight is placed directly on the cross bars Do not exceed 68 kg 150 lb if the weight is resting directly on the roof Use the integrated ti...

Page 143: ...Remote entry section in this chapter Press control to unlock all doors Press control to lock all doors Childproof door locks When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for on...

Page 144: ...cle doors and liftgate and open the liftgate window without a key The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position The liftgate glass feature operates as long as the ignition is in the ON 3 position and the vehicle is in P PARK The panic feature operates with the key in the OFF 1 and ACC 2 position If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle ensur...

Page 145: ...once and the horn will chirp If any of the doors or liftgate are ajar the horn will make two quick chirps reminding you to properly close all doors Opening the liftgate window Press the control to unlatch the liftgate window Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm The personal panic alarm will cycle the horn and parking lamps on off To deactivate the alarm press the control...

Page 146: ...the SET control on the driver s door panel 3 Within 5 five seconds press one control on the remote transmitter and then press the 1 or 2 control on the driver s door panel to which you would like to associate with Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions 4 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Deactivating the memory seat feature To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET control o...

Page 147: ...ack surface of the circuit board 3 Place the positive side of new battery in the same orientation Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit Press the battery down to ensure that it is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 4 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 s...

Page 148: ...nsmitter button the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters The locks will cycle once to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed When you have completed programming the remote transmitters turn the ignition to 1 LOCK or wait 20 seconds Again the doors will lock unlock to confirm progra...

Page 149: ...h a message center the autolock feature may be deactivated activated by selecting the autolock function accessed by pressing the SETUP control Press the RESET control to turn the autolock function ON or OFF Refer to Message center in the Driver controls chapter for additional information For vehicles not equipped with a message center the feature may be deactivated by taking your vehicle to an aut...

Page 150: ...disarmed Programming your own personal entry code To program your own code 5 Enter factory set code keypad will illuminate when pressed 6 Press 1 2 control within five seconds of step 1 7 Enter your personal 5 digit code Enter each digit within five seconds of previous one 8 After the code is entered the locks will cycle confirming that the new code has been set Do not set a code that includes fiv...

Page 151: ...ter one minute of keypad inactivity the remote entry transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed the ignition is turned to the ON position Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system To unlock the driver door enter either the factory set code or the personal code each digit must be pressed within five seconds of the prior digit The interior lamps will also illuminate To unlock all doors enter the f...

Page 152: ... the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used The SecuriLock娂 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 THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator located on the dash panel When the ignition is ...

Page 153: ...ar items A second key on the same key ring as the coded key If any of these items are 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 no start condition if they are too close to the key during engine start If a problem occurs turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all...

Page 154: ...ach 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 OFF to 3 ON maintain ignition in 3 ON for at least one second but...

Page 155: ... 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 and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 5 If failure repeats brin...

Page 156: ...ople in a collision or sudden stop Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Seat recliner Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Seating and Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restraints 15...

Page 157: ...Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat Using the armrest if equipped Push the release control to move the armrest up or down Seating and Safety Restraints 156 ...

Page 158: ...vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision The control is located on the outboard ...

Page 159: ...e desired position Press the SET control The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park A memory position may be programmed at any time The memory positions can also be recalled when you press your r...

Page 160: ... level from 1 MIN to 5 MAX In cool mode Rotate the thumbwheel to select the desired cooling level from 1 MIN to 5 MAX When setting 1 is selected the seat s will provide vent cooling only same temperature as cabin air Allow five minutes for the temperature level to stabilize The climate controlled seats turn off after approximately 15 minutes in heat mode and approximately 30 minutes in cool mode t...

Page 161: ... seat Move the front seat all the way forward and up to ease access To remove climate controlled seat air filter Remove key from ignition Push on the outside rigid edge of the air filter at the center and rotate downward once tab is released Remove filter Seating and Safety Restraints 160 ...

Page 162: ... so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible The head restraints can be raised by lifting To lower the head restraint press the release button If the head restraint becomes detached replace the notched bar into the bezel while holding the release button Second row folding seat system Ensure that no objects such as books purses or briefcases are on the f...

Page 163: ...Z Entry The 2nd row outboard seats allow for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rd row seat To enter the 3rd row seat 1 Locate the handle on the side of the seat lifting it to release the seatback 2 Pull up on the handle located at the back of the seat The seat will flip forward Seating and Safety Restraints 162 ...

Page 164: ...o the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop Folding 40 seat system to full lowered load floor position 1 Locate the handle on the side of the seat lifting it to release the seatback 2 Ensure that the seat back is locked in the down position by applying pressure to the seat back Seating and Safety Restraints 163 ...

Page 165: ...seatback cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is returned from the kneel down position To return the seat to the upright position From the full lowered position 1 Lift and pull the seat rearward until the latch is engaged Do not attempt to un latch the rear floor hooks while the seat is in the kneel down position 2 With the seat in the flat back position lift up on the lever l...

Page 166: ... floor strikers and engage Folding the 20 seat system if equipped 1 Locate the release strap located between the front cushion and the seat back and pull the strap to release the folding seat latch 2 With the latch released the seatback can be lowered into the load floor position Seating and Safety Restraints 165 ...

Page 167: ... be moved forward to keep a child in a child restraint close to the front seat occupants The seat should be moved to the full rearward position when it is occupied by older children or adults Reclining the second row 40 seatback Locate the release handle located on the outboard side of the seat cushion and lift gently to allow the seatback to be adjusted to the desired location Seating and Safety ...

Page 168: ...e lowering them Ensure that the head restraints are lowered Folding down the third row seat to the load floor To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety belts ensure that the safety belts are not buckled when moving the seat to the load floor position Pull up on the handle located behind the seatback while pushing the seatback forward and down into the seat cushion To return the seatback to ...

Page 169: ... Should this occur remove the obstruction and wait approximately 1 4 minutes for the seat motor to reset The power fold down seats will operate for 30 minutes after the ignition switch is in Off The transmission must be in P park and the liftgate or liftgate glass must be open Similar to the Battery Saver feature the power 3rd row seat will be disabled 30 minutes after turning the vehicle off If t...

Page 170: ...urpose 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 The head restraints can be moved up and down Push control to lower head restraint Seating and Safety Restraints 169 ...

Page 171: ...sage sensors driver seat position sensor and indicator lights How does the personal safety system work The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module RCM During a crash the RCM activates the safety belt p...

Page 172: ...r bag by providing a lower air bag output level Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage Refer to Safety Belt section in this c...

Page 173: ...re of the following The warning light will either flash or stay lit The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the Personal Safety System serviced at your dealership or by a qual...

Page 174: ...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 mor...

Page 175: ... 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 Front seats Rear seats 2 To unfasten push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle Seating and Safety Restraints 174 ...

Page 176: ...n 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 Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is 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...

Page 177: ... functioning properly in addition to other checks for proper seat belt system function BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly In addition all safety belts should be checked for proper function Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of...

Page 178: ...nd row safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver right front passenger and second row outboard passengers Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To lower the shoulder belt height push the button and slide the height adjuster down To raise the height of the shoulder belt push the button and slide...

Page 179: ... from To lengthen the belt turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle To tighten the belt pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chim...

Page 180: ...s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled approximately 5 seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned off The BeltMinder娂 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds repe...

Page 181: ...k which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder娂 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up 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 vehi...

Page 182: ... buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle BeltMinder娂 will be disabled for that ignition cycle only Deactivating activating the BeltMinder姟 feature Read steps 1 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure The BeltMinder娂 feature can be deactivated activated by performing the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that Th...

Page 183: ...sabled 7 Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder娂 is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds 8 Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder娂 is provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off then followed by flashing the safety belt warning light four ...

Page 184: ...t guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Ford Motor Company 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 ne...

Page 185: ...fic 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 Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries 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 c...

Page 186: ...fy the front end of the vehicle Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury Children and air bags Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk ...

Page 187: ...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...

Page 188: ...system readiness light the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors 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 Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more o...

Page 189: ...jure you as it deploys from the headliner Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy娂 system its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy娂 See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy娂 system is provided To re...

Page 190: ...front doors one on each side Two crash sensors located at the c pillar behind the rear doors one on each side Rollover sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy娂 system in combination with seat belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrain...

Page 191: ...ng is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation The Safety Canopy娂 is designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover events not in rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood Several Safety Canopy娂 system components get hot after inflat...

Page 192: ...s and air bag equipped vehicles including pretensioners See your local dealership or qualified technician Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags Im...

Page 193: ...the lap and shoulder belt Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit Do not leave children unreliable adults or pets unattended in your vehicle Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are around 4 years of age Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection these childre...

Page 194: ...out slouching Does the lap belt rest low across the hips Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip Types of booster seats There are two types of belt positioning booster seats Those that are backless If your backless booster seat has a removable shield remove the shield and use the lap shoulder belt If a seating position has a lo...

Page 195: ...t may improve this condition The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only It is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Follow all instructions provided by th...

Page 196: ...ild safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system SRS section in this chapter Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Pl...

Page 197: ...or Children attachments for child seat anchors in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child ...

Page 198: ...ild seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it Seating and Safety Restraints 197 ...

Page 199: ...ct to remove any slack in the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor...

Page 200: ...tened to the buckle by pulling on tongue 5 Push down on the child seat with your knee while pulling on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to tighten the belt 6 Before placing the child into the child seat forcibly move the child seat from side to side and forward to make sure that the seat is held securely If the child seat moves excessively repeat steps 5 through 6 or properly install the chil...

Page 201: ...er strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Second row seating positions 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Locate the tether anchor at the bottom back of the seat outboard seating positions Seating and Safety Restraints 200 ...

Page 202: ...seat tether strap under the head restraint outboard seats and over the back of the seat 4 Grasp the tether strap and position it to the seat frame 5 Rotate the tether strap and clip the tether strap to the anchor on the seat frame Seating and Safety Restraints 201 ...

Page 203: ...on 1 Position the child safety seat on the center of the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat 3 Locate the anchor webbing loop for the seating position You may need to pull back the top of the hinged panel along the bottom of the seat back to access the tether anchor Seating and Safety Restraints 202 ...

Page 204: ...ions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminate...

Page 205: ...to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the second row seat between the cushion and seat back The LATCH anchors are below the locator symbols on the seat back Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments Seatin...

Page 206: ... front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to move the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored...

Page 207: ...dio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the risk of fire or o...

Page 208: ...ngine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Make sure the headlam...

Page 209: ... Note Whenever you start your vehicle release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter 1 Turn the key to 4 START without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts The key will return to 3 ON 2 When the engine starts release the key then release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up 3 After idling for a few seco...

Page 210: ...ns to avoid its dangerous effects If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm one inch or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air BRAKES You...

Page 211: ...e gravel bumps wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle s anti lock brake system The ABS performs a self check after you start the engine and begin to drive away A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is normal If a malfunction is found the ABS warning light will come on If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering whee...

Page 212: ...ly Brake Assist The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during panic braking situations It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and maximizes the amount of brake booster assist helping the driver to achieve maximum braking pressure Once a panic brake application is detected the system will remain activated as long as the brake pedal is depressed The system is deactivated by r...

Page 213: ...EERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering Power steering uses energy from the engine to decrease the driver s effort in steering the vehicle To prevent damage to the power steering pump Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level below the ...

Page 214: ... closed or the vehicle s speed exceeds 24 km h 15 mph The air suspension system will then raise the vehicle s height to its normal position when the ignition is turned on all doors are closed and the transmission is shifted from P Park When the vehicle is in motion the air suspension will adjust the vehicle ride height to normal operating position to maximize your ride comfort If your vehicle is e...

Page 215: ... liftgate To remove the first panel turn the control counterclockwise and remove the panel On vehicles equipped with air suspension turn the air suspension and the ignition switch off prior to jacking hoisting or towing your vehicle To remove the second panel press the tab down to unlock the access panel Driving 214 ...

Page 216: ... in effectiveness This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Your vehicle has special design and equipment featur...

Page 217: ... the capabilities and limitations of both you as a driver and your vehicle ADVANCETRAC姟 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The AdvanceTrac娂 system provides a stability enhancement feature as well as a traction enhancement feature It helps your vehicle maintain traction when driving on slippery and or hilly road surfaces by detecting and controlling wheel spin Excessive wheel spin is controll...

Page 218: ...ered side street or vice versa Entering a paved road from a gravel road or vice versa Hitting a curb while turning Driving on slick surfaces Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer refer to Trailer Towing in this chapter The AdvanceTrac娂 system automatically turns on when the engine is started However the system does not function when the vehicle is traveling in R Reverse or if equipped wi...

Page 219: ...g A rumble or grinding noise A slight deceleration of the vehicle The AdvanceTrac娂 indicator light will flash If your foot is on the brake pedal you will feel a vibration in the pedal If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe conditi...

Page 220: ...ses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter If the fuse is not blown perform the following procedure 1 Apply the parking brake turn the ignition to OFF then remove the key 2 Push the tilt steering lever down and tilt the steering column all the way up 3 Locate the round access plug on the underside of the steering column cover 4 Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver then inse...

Page 221: ... the normal shift strategy will resume This is normal operation and will not affect the function or the durability of the transmission If the normal shift strategy does not resume once the engine coolant temperature reaches the normal operating temperature or if the downshifts and other throttle conditions do not function normally see your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possib...

Page 222: ...g position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through four Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch TCS on the end of the gearshift lever The transmission control indicator light TCIL will illuminate in the instrument cluster Drive Not shown on the display Activate by pressing the transmission control switch TCS on the end of the gearshift ...

Page 223: ...higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 1 Low after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed Forced Downshifts To gain acceleration in Overdrive or Drive O D OFF when passing another vehicle push the accelerator to the floor The transmission will downshift to the appropriate gear third second or first gear If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your ve...

Page 224: ...t effective at speeds greater than 5 km h 3 mph and may not detect certain angular or moving objects To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section Reverse sensing is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect ...

Page 225: ...l return to the previous level after the warning goes away The system is automatically enabled when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is ON The RSS control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system only when the ignition is ON and the gear selector in R Reverse Keep the RSS sensors located on the rear bumper fascia free from snow ice and large accumulati...

Page 226: ...g torque delivery to the front and rear wheels to optimize vehicle control System indicator lights The Control Trac system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions If these lights illuminate when driving in 2H or A4WD contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible 4X4 HIGH momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started Illuminates when 4H is selected 4X4 LOW momentarily i...

Page 227: ...dvanceTrac娂 the AdvanceTrac娂 system will automatically turn off the stability enhancement feature when you shift the Control Trac A4WD system into 4L 4X4 LOW The brake traction enhancement feature will still be enabled The AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhancement system can be turned off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac娂 button refer to AdvanceTrac娂 Stability Enhancement System in this chapter while...

Page 228: ...uster will illuminate if 4H is selected Shifting from A4WD to 4H Move the control from A4WD to 4H at a stop or while driving at any speed Shifting from 2H A4WD or 4H to 4L 1 Bring the vehicle to a stop and keep the brake pedal depressed 2 Place the gearshift in N Neutral 3 Move the control to the 4L position Note Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages Driving 227 ...

Page 229: ...re allowing the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced momentum through the obstacle How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle diffe...

Page 230: ...pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over Remember your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high ...

Page 231: ...eration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive ...

Page 232: ...vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and engaging the front wheels and is not cause for concern Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Apply the accelerator slowly an...

Page 233: ...lose traction in slick mud As when you are driving over sand apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels If the vehicle does slide steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle If the transmission transfer case or front axle are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the transmis...

Page 234: ...sibility of stalling If you do stall out do not try to turn around because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake applicati...

Page 235: ...ration of the anti lock brake system Tires Replacement Requirements Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or serious personal injury or death Make sure all road tires and road wheels...

Page 236: ...e gauge every few weeks including spare Safe operation requires tires that are neither underinflated nor a vehicle which is overloaded Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones nails glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs Inspect the tire side walls for cuts bruises and...

Page 237: ...water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Have the fluid checked and if water is found replace the...

Page 238: ... towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle Trailer Weight Range Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Do not use replacement tires with lower load c...

Page 239: ...icles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars Depending upon the type and placement of the load hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle Calculating the load your vehicle can carry tow 1 Use the a...

Page 240: ...800 km 500 miles Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications Your vehicle is equipped with heavy duty trailer tow wiring An electrical connector is provided under the instrument panel for installing a customer supplied electric brake controller A Class I 4 pin electrical connector and Class II III IV 7 pin electrical connecto...

Page 241: ...and could result in engine damage transmission damage structural damage loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac娂 you may experience AdvanceTrac娂 activations during typical cornering maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer this is normal Cornering at a slower speed while towing will reduce the tendency of the AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhanceme...

Page 242: ...is properly attached to your vehicle See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle s bumper or attach to the axle You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10 15 of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch always use the fo...

Page 243: ...ncy gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enou...

Page 244: ... attached If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply the brakes continuously as they may overheat and become less effective The trailer tongue weight should be 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight After you have traveled 80 km 50 miles thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts To aid in engine transmission cooling and A C effic...

Page 245: ...ged 2WD vehicles with automatic transmissions Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum speed is 56 km 35 mph Maximum distance is 80 km 50 miles If a distance of 80 km 50 miles or a speed of 56 km 35 mph must be exceeded the drive shaft will have to be removed before the vehicle is towed Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed installed only by a qualified technician See your local dealer for ...

Page 246: ... one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on coverage period exact fuel amounts towing of your disabled vehicle emergency travel expense reimbursement travel planning benefits USING ROADSID...

Page 247: ...yond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Similarly in Canada for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn t...

Page 248: ...olt After an accident if the engine cranks but does not start this switch may have been activated The fuel pump shut off switch is located in the left rear quarter trim panel near the liftgate The switch is located behind two access panels the second panel has a tab that needs to be pushed down to remove the access panel door Roadside Emergencies 247 ...

Page 249: ...le behind this access panel Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut off switch 1 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the ON position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for le...

Page 250: ...se with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink ...

Page 251: ... reinstall it line up the tabs with the grooves on the panel then push it shut To remove the fuse box cover place a finger behind the PULL tab and your thumb above the PULL tab as shown in the illustration then pull the cover off To reinstall the fuse box cover place the top part of the cover on the fuse panel then push the bottom part of the cover until you hear it click shut Gently pull on the c...

Page 252: ... Instrument cluster Rear wiper motor Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS module 2 20A Turn signal Hazard flasher Stoplamp switch IVD AdvanceTrac stoplamps relay Stoplamps Center high mount stop light CHMSL Turn signal lamps 3 7 5A Power mirror switch Power mirrors non memory Driver seat switch memory Memory module logic power Roadside Emergencies 251 ...

Page 253: ...rol servo 3rd row seat relay coils SecuriLock LED 6 15A Headlamp switch parklamps and switch backlight feed Parklamps License plate lamps Foglamp relay coil Trailer tow electric brake controller illumination BSM autolamp parklamps Foglamp indicator 7 7 5A Radio start signal 8 10A Rear window defroster switch Rear window defroster indicator climate control head Heated outside mirrors 9 Not used 10 ...

Page 254: ...r relay coil A C refrigerant containment switch A C compressor thermistor DEATC control head DEATC solenoids DEATC blower control Trailer tow battery charge relay coil 14 10A Daytime Running Lamps DRL ignition relay coil Digital Transmission Range Sensor DTRS back up lamps Trailer tow back up lamps relay coil Electrochromatic mirror Navigation radio Manual A C blend door actuator 15 5A AdvanceTrac...

Page 255: ...t sensors 4x4 module 21 15A Instrument cluster B Interior courtesy lamps Puddle lamps outside mirrors Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS module 22 10A Moonroof switch illumination Radio delayed accessory feed Flip window switch Flip window motors EHAM antenna amplifier navigation radio 23 10A RH low beam 24 15A Interior demand lamps front map dome lamp 2nd row dome map lamp glove compartment lam...

Page 256: ...ease relay Liftgate glass release motor Door Liftgate lock motors 31 25A Radio B Subwoofer 32 15A Catalyst Monitor Sensors CMS Transmission solenoids 33 20A Canister vent solenoid HEGO sensors VMV solenoid Intake Manifold Tuning Valve IMTV 4 6L engine solenoid A C compressor clutch relay coil EGR vacuum regulator EVR solenoid 34 20A PCM Fuel injectors Fuel pump relay Fuel pump shut off switch Fuel...

Page 257: ...y High beam relay coil Fuse 25 LH low beam Fuse 23 RH low beam 41 20A Cigar lighter OBD II diagnostic connector 42 10A Trailer tow left turn stop lamps 101 30A Starter motor relay Starter motor solenoid 102 30A Ignition switch power 103 30A ABS AdvanceTrac 娂 module pump motor 104 30A LH 3rd row seat relay LH 3rd row seat switch LH 3rd row seat motor 105 40A Spare 106 30A Trailer tow battery charge...

Page 258: ...ster relay Rear window defroster grid Heated mirrors Fuse 8 115 30A 4x4 module Transfer case shift motor 116 40A Front blower motor relay Front blower motor 117 30A RH 3rd row seat relay RH 3rd row seat switch RH 3rd row seat motor 118 30A Driver and passenger climate control seat module 401 30A Power windows circuit breaker Main window switch Window motors Window switches Moonroof module R01 Star...

Page 259: ...ark lamps R202 Foglamp relay Front foglamps R203 PCM relay Fuse 32 Fuse 33 Fuse 34 Fuel pump relay Fuel pump PCM solenoids and sensors R301 Trailer tow back up lamp relay Trailer tow 7 wire connector back up lamps R302 Speed control relay Speed control servo R303 Fuel pump relay Fuel pump shut off switch PCM fuel pump monitor Fuel pump R304 Battery saver relay Roof rail lamps Vanity mirror lamps M...

Page 260: ...equipped with TPMS have the flat tire serviced by a dealer or qualified technician so the TPMS sensor will not be damaged Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations Item Location Spare tire Under the vehicle just forward of the rear bumper Jack tools and jacking ins...

Page 261: ... and the cable is slightly slack 6 Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire wheel Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be...

Page 262: ...and jack tools from their storage locations 4 Use the tip of the jack handle to remove any wheel trim Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground 5 Position the jack according to the jack locator arrows found on the frame and turn the jack handle and extension tool assembly clockwise Lift the vehicle so the tire is no fur...

Page 263: ... change the tire be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked If the vehicle slips off the jack someone could be seriously injured Front Rear To lessen the risk of personal injury do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire Roadsid...

Page 264: ...ir suspension switch if equipped Stowing the spare tire 1 Lay the tire on the ground near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem side facing up 2 Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center After doing so pull on the cable to align the components at the end of the cable 3 Assemble the jack handle and winch extension as shown in illustration th...

Page 265: ...n its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicl...

Page 266: ...ged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 265 ...

Page 267: ...y to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run ...

Page 268: ...hey were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 267 ...

Page 269: ...tery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 268 ...

Page 270: ...not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure On 4x2 vehicles it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without dollies and the rear wheels off the ground On 4x4 vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground If the vehicle is towed ...

Page 271: ...ace the transmission in N Neutral If the vehicle s battery is discharged refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter for directions on how to move the gearshift lever out of the P Park position for proper towing Do not exceed a distance of 80 km 50 miles Do not exceed 56 km h 35 mph vehicle speed Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operator...

Page 272: ...re unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center Away...

Page 273: ... 521 4140 TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 www ford com click on contact us In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The...

Page 274: ...da in Canada It provides the following Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer There are several plans...

Page 275: ...Ford dealership sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage c...

Page 276: ... your application The toll free phone number of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following information Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case The year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN liste...

Page 277: ...ally meets once a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some cases on the dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To request a ...

Page 278: ...isions are fast fair and final the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country contact the appropriate f...

Page 279: ...cate outside of the U S or Canada register your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or call For a free publication catalog order toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday...

Page 280: ...had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km 18 000 miles whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2 Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity a de...

Page 281: ...d if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA 400 Seventh Street U S Department of Tran...

Page 282: ...sel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with running boards do no...

Page 283: ...to hot or warm wheel rims or covers Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Chemical strength cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household deterge...

Page 284: ...ighlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine 4 6L V8 engine 5 4L V8 engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Cleaning 283 ...

Page 285: ...ilable from your dealer Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or windshield washer solution Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth then dry with a ...

Page 286: ...move dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner Remove fresh spots immediately Clean the seat with a damp cloth using a mild soap and water solution if necessary LEATHER TRIMMED SEATS IF EQUIPPED The leather trim has a clear protective coating over the leather To clean use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A Dry the area with a soft cloth To help m...

Page 287: ...a only CXC 93 Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 11 A Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover not available in Canada ZC 42 Motorcraft Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 41 Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38...

Page 288: ...de the best performance in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 ...

Page 289: ... handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open Maintenance and Specifications 288 ...

Page 290: ...attery 2 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 Engine oil dipstick 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Air filter assembly 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 289 ...

Page 291: ...mission fluid dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 Engine oil dipstick 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Air filter assembly 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 290 ...

Page 292: ...n temperatures below 4 5 C 40 F use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components Checking and addi...

Page 293: ...indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the MIN mark add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN MAX range Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully se...

Page 294: ... NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and or the engine oil filler cap removed Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark Use SAE 5W 20 engine oil Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API To protect your engine s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 or an equivalent 5W 20 oil meeting Ford specification...

Page 295: ...attery is low you can add plain tap water to the battery as long as you do not use hard water water with a high mineral or alkali content If possible however try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer...

Page 296: ...and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling For information on transmission operation after the battery has been disconnected see Shift strategy in the driving section To account for customer driving habits and conditions your automatic transmission 4R70W...

Page 297: ...n the brake pedal and with the A C on put the vehicle in D Drive and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 7 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km 10 miles or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the id...

Page 298: ...elow add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following Freeze protection down to 36 C 34 F Boiling protection up to 12...

Page 299: ...hen the engine is hot Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly Also you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A VC ...

Page 300: ...s necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system follow these steps to add engine coolant To reduce the risk of personal injury make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap The cooling system is under pressure steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly 1 Before you begin ...

Page 301: ...ine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford approved recycling process is not yet available Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner Follow your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can ...

Page 302: ...non extreme climates should use a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection What you should know about fail safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and te...

Page 303: ...ot be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage therefore 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine 2 Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility 3 If this is not possible wait a short period for the engine to cool 4 Check the c...

Page 304: ...se serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before fueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if s...

Page 305: ...esult If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes Th...

Page 306: ... cap that is designed for your vehicle The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and i...

Page 307: ...any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers approved the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to p...

Page 308: ... You will get a more accurate measurement after 3 000 km 5 000 km 2 000 miles 3 000 miles Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined Indicated capacity is ...

Page 309: ... 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy Calculation 1 Multiply liters used by 100 then divide by total kilometers traveled Calculation 2 Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving city or highway This will provide ...

Page 310: ...sting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy Use recommended engine oil Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items Fo...

Page 311: ... in the lower left corner of the window sticker These numbers represent the range of fuel economy expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable...

Page 312: ...control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing In some localities ...

Page 313: ...er Steering Fluid or MERCON威 ATF 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several times 3 Turn the engine off 4 Check the fluid level in the reservoir It should be between the MIN and MAX lin...

Page 314: ...re approximately 30 km 20 miles If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking 1 Drive the vehicle 30 km 20 miles or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking br...

Page 315: ...ion fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature 10 C 35 C 50 F 95 F High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any ...

Page 316: ...nce guide for maintenance intervals If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fittings lubrication will also be necessary AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motor...

Page 317: ...ne if not properly seated 5 Replace the air filter cover and secure the clamp 6 Replace the air inlet tube and secure the clamp INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Tread...

Page 318: ...ces in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C The grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahe...

Page 319: ... pressure information can also be found on the Tire Information label located on the inside of the fuel filler door Check tires for proper air pressure monthly Check spare tire for proper air pressure every six months Check that the externally mounted spare tire is tight Refer to Stowing the flat spare tire of the tire changing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Improperly inflated tires ...

Page 320: ...sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle handling may be affected which can lead to loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size type speed rating load carrying capacity and trea...

Page 321: ...ure on all tires including the spare The sensors transmit the tire pressure readings to the receiver module located in the vehicle The receiver module then transmits the status to the message center For more tire warning information refer to the Message Center in the Driver controls chapter This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject t...

Page 322: ...o provide traction in rain and snow However in some climates you may need to use snow tires and chains Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford as an accessory or equivalent Other conventional link type chains may contact and cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house and or body Do not install chains on the front wheels Chains on...

Page 323: ...g gap information REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid All Fill to line on reservoir Engine oil includes filter change Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil All 5 7L 6 0 quarts Fuel tank N A All 106L 28 0 gallons Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON 威 ATF All Fill to line on reservoir ...

Page 324: ...s Front axle lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W 90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle Lubricant 4x4 vehicles 1 8 2 0L 3 5 3 7 pints Rear axle lubricant 4 Motorcraft SAE 75W 90 Fuel Efficient High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Conventional differential 8 8 inch axle 1 90L 4 0 pints Conventional differential 9 75 inch axle 2 13L 4 5 pints Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubrica...

Page 325: ...ng MERCON威 may cause transmission damage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 2 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 3 Add the coolant type ...

Page 326: ...nd Lock Lubricant Motorcaft XL 1 none Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 ESA M6C25 A and DOT 3 Driveshaft slip spline double Cardan joint center ball Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 K or XG 1 C or XG 1 T ESA M1C75 B Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A WSS M97B51 A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend...

Page 327: ...ERCON威V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威V Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Rear axle Motorcraft SAE 75W 90 Fuel Efficient High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lube XY 75W90 QFEHP meets API GL 5 Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lube XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Front axle 4X4 Motorcraft SAE 75W 90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle Lubricant XY 75W90 TQL WSP M2C201 A Tran...

Page 328: ...may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON威 V type fluid MERCON威 and MERCON威 V type fluids are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage MERCON威 and MERCON威 V in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON威 may cause transmission damage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission dama...

Page 329: ...idth including mirrors 2390 94 1 2390 94 1 2 Vehicle width with mirrors folded 2029 79 9 2029 79 9 2 Vehicle width with optional running boards 2074 81 7 2074 81 7 3 Overall height with roof rack 1971 77 6 1966 77 4 4 Wheelbase 3023 119 0 3023 119 0 5 Track Front 1701 67 0 1701 67 0 5 Track Rear 1708 67 3 1708 67 3 Maintenance and Specifications 328 ...

Page 330: ...1 4 Maintenance and Specifications 329 ...

Page 331: ...nt door latch pillar on the driver s side Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine bl...

Page 332: ...amaged by the defective accessory The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 20 000 km 12 000 miles whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle s Limited Warr...

Page 333: ...oker s pack Swivel hitch quick step Travel equipment Bike carriers Canoe carrier Daytime running lights DRL Factory luggage rack adaptors First aid kit Framed luggage covers Hard shell cargo box Highway safety kit Hitch mount bike carrier Kayak carrier Load warrior carrier basket Load warrior carrier extension Load warrior light bracket Mega Warrior carrier basket Navigation system Pet guard divid...

Page 334: ...ed splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Moonroof deflector Rear air deflectors Scuff plates stainless steel Side window air deflectors Skid plate front Wheels For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total weight capacity of ...

Page 335: ... to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be damaged or operate improperly In addition such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle Citizens band CB transceivers garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle s operation Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effe...

Page 336: ... fluid refill capacities 322 fluid specification 327 Auxiliary power point 111 Axle lubricant specifications 325 327 refill capacities 322 B Battery 294 acid treating emergencies 294 charging system warning light 12 jumping a disabled battery 264 maintenance free 294 replacement specifications 322 servicing 294 voltage gauge 16 BeltMinder 179 Brakes 209 210 anti lock 210 211 anti lock brake system...

Page 337: ...d accessories for your vehicle 286 Ford Extended Service Plan 273 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 277 Getting roadside assistance 245 Getting the service you need 271 Ordering additional owner s literature 278 The Dispute Settlement Board 274 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 277 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 95 Defrost rear window 93 Dipstick automatic transmission flu...

Page 338: ...ving off road 228 electronic shift 227 indicator light 225 preparing to drive your vehicle 215 Fuel 303 calculating fuel economy 130 307 cap 305 capacity 322 choosing the right fuel 305 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 310 detergent in fuel 306 filling your vehicle with fuel 303 305 307 filter specifications 307 322 fuel pump shut off switch 247 gauge 16 improving fuel economy 307 low f...

Page 339: ... opener 121 122 124 125 Hood 288 I Ignition 206 327 328 Infant seats see Safety seats 195 Inspection maintenance I M testing 311 Instrument panel cleaning 284 cluster 10 lighting up panel and interior 96 J Jack 259 positioning 259 storage 259 Jump starting your vehicle 264 K Keyless entry system locking and unlocking doors 150 programming entry code 149 Keys 151 153 key in ignition chime 14 positi...

Page 340: ... metric button 133 system check button 133 warning messages 134 Mirrors 108 113 automatic dimming rearview mirror 113 fold away 115 heated 114 programmable memory 145 158 side view mirrors power 115 Moon roof 109 Motorcraft parts 307 322 N Navigation system 48 quick start 52 radio functions 54 setting the clock 80 O Octane rating 306 Odometer 17 Oil see Engine oil 291 Overdrive 138 P Panic alarm f...

Page 341: ...xtension assembly 182 for adults 174 176 for children 191 192 lap belt 178 safety belt maintenance 183 warning light and chime 12 14 178 179 Safety seats for children 195 Seat belts see Safety restraints 170 Seats 155 child safety seats 195 climate control 159 memory seat 145 158 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 151 153 Servicing your vehicle 287 Snowplowing 7 Spare tire see Changing the Tire ...

Page 342: ...ies 322 lubricant specifications 325 327 Trip odometer 17 Trunk 144 Turn signal 13 97 V Vehicle dimensions 328 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 330 Vehicle loading 236 Ventilating your vehicle 209 W Warning chimes 14 Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 291 Water Driving through 236 Windows power 112 rear wiper washer 106 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 291 check...

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