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Passenger compartment fuse panel

The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.

The fuses are coded as follows.

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Passenger Compartment Fuse

Panel Description

1

30A

Smart window motor

2

15A

Brake on/off switch,
High-mounted brake lamp

3

15A

SDARS, Bluetooth, Family
entertainment system (FES)/Rear
seat control

4

30A

Spare

5

10A

SPDJB logic power

6

20A

Turn signals

7

10A

Low beam headlamps (left)

2008 Sable

(sab)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

240

Summary of Contents for 2008 Sable

Page 1: ...y entertainment system 43 Navigation system 70 Climate Controls 71 Manual heating and air conditioning 71 Automatic temperature control 73 Rear window defroster 78 Lights 79 Headlamps 79 Turn signal c...

Page 2: ...nitoring System TPMS 199 Vehicle loading 204 Trailer towing 210 Recreational towing 212 Driving 214 Starting 214 Brakes 217 Traction Control 222 Transmission operation 224 Roadside Emergencies 236 Get...

Page 3: ...ions and capacities 305 Engine data 307 Accessories 310 Index 312 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage...

Page 4: ...and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website In the Un...

Page 5: ...IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently...

Page 6: ...to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle...

Page 7: ...s in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that driv...

Page 8: ...ether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Fl...

Page 9: ...oolant 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...

Page 10: ...lly the Check Engine light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Check Engine light blinks eight times it means t...

Page 11: ...warning light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system ma...

Page 12: ...ntrol if equipped Illuminates when the Traction Control is active or has been disabled by the driver or as a result of a system failure If the light remains on it indicates a Traction Control or an AW...

Page 13: ...damage may occur Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti theft System has been activated Door ajar if equipped Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door or d...

Page 14: ...ition and the driver s door is opened GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the n...

Page 15: ...ne speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to...

Page 16: ...quency band for the next strongest station To disengage SEEK mode press 4 Once you are tuned to the desired station press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the station PRESET SAVED will appear on t...

Page 17: ...channel press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the channel PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved You can save up to six channels i...

Page 18: ...you to load discs for the remaining available slots Insert the discs one at a time label side up when prompted Once loaded the last loaded disc will begin to play Note An MP3 disc with folders will sh...

Page 19: ...t folder Press play pause when a CD MP3 is playing to pause the disc CD PAUSE will appear in the display Press again to resume play 4 For a single cd system press to eject the current disc The display...

Page 20: ...rious settings In satellite radio mode if equipped press to tune to the next previous channel In CATEGORY MODE press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories Pop Rock News etc...

Page 21: ...RY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your autho...

Page 22: ...to select either RETURN or CANCEL Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS DELETE ALL SONGS Press OK to delete all song s from the system s memory The display will re...

Page 23: ...ly gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Use to adjust Press OK to close and return to the main menu The default setting is off increasing your vehicle speed...

Page 24: ...ipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC please refer to the SYNC supplement for fur...

Page 25: ...play If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away press SEEK to begin random play Otherwise random play will begin when the current track is finished playing CD SHUF will appear in the display To dis...

Page 26: ...MODE and display the current song title While in TEXT MODE press again to scroll through the current song title artist channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name Press and hold to hear a brief...

Page 27: ...MP3 label side up in the CD slot Premium Audiophile AM FM in dash six CD MP3 satellite compatible sound system if equipped Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feat...

Page 28: ...lock mode Press OK to close and return to the main menu If your vehicle is equipped with an in dash clock refer to Setting the clock in the Driver Controls chapter CATEGORY satellite radio if equipped...

Page 29: ...an audible prompt Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song You can save up to 20 songs If you attempt to save a song when the s...

Page 30: ...last one in the remaining presets RBDS Available only in FM mode This feature allows you to search RBDS equipped stations for a certain category of music format CLASSIC COUNTRY INFORM JAZZ RB ROCK et...

Page 31: ...g your vehicle speed will not change the volume level Adjust 1 7 Increasing this setting from 1 lowest setting to 7 highest setting allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicl...

Page 32: ...refer to the SYNC supplement 5 Seek In radio mode press to access the previous next strong station In CD mode press to access the previous next CD track In satellite radio mode if equipped press SEEK...

Page 33: ...LE OFF will appear in the display Note In track mode all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order In MP3 folder mode the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder 8...

Page 34: ...brief sampling of the next channels Press again to stop In CATEGORY MODE press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category Press again to stop Satellite radio is available o...

Page 35: ...01 track in the display An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 track in the display Refer to MP3 folder structure later in this chapter for further information 18 CD eject To eject a disc from the...

Page 36: ...parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off 3 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the h...

Page 37: ...recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause et...

Page 38: ...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 signa...

Page 39: ...arranty Guide for audio system warranty information If service is necessary see your dealer or qualified technician MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and...

Page 40: ...track mode the system will display and play the structure as if it were only one level deep all mp3 files will be played regardless of being in a specific folder In folder mode the system will only pl...

Page 41: ...service SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music sports news and entertainment programming A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS ser...

Page 42: ...er for service INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another c...

Page 43: ...hannel programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS at 1...

Page 44: ...already loaded in the system press PLAY on the DVD player The power indicator will turn on automatically indicating the DVD system is ON Press VIDEO to change the source displayed on the screen Press...

Page 45: ...SSORY position 2 Insert an MP3 disc into the system label side up to turn on the DVD system It will load and automatically begin to play If there is already a disc in the system press PLAY on the DVD...

Page 46: ...e the screen will remain black If the video source is set to DVD AUX the display will automatically turn on if a video signal is detected To listen to audio over the headphones Dual play mode 1 You ma...

Page 47: ...supervised If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used children may become entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves 1 Connect the wired headphones in to the headphone jacks on eith...

Page 48: ...if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX Headphone B can only access DVD and DVD AUX For further information refer to Single play Dual play later in this section 2 Stop Eject Press once to stop and press a second...

Page 49: ...s no video signal detected When a video signal is detected on the auxiliary video input and the display is in the DVD AUX video mode the display will automatically turn on 8 Infrared IR Receiver Trans...

Page 50: ...e playback 14 MENU When playing a DVD press MENU once to enter the DVD disc menu if available and press twice to enter the system set up menu From the set up menu you may select from Angle Aspect Rati...

Page 51: ...and adjustments 4 RETURN Press to return to the previous menu screen 5 ANGLE DVD dependent Press to select the angle to view the scene 6 Channel A B Press to select either A or B headphones and then...

Page 52: ...cle through the possible media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD LINE IN if equipped DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources 16 VIDEO Press to cycle through video states DVD DISC...

Page 53: ...mited shelf life replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which...

Page 54: ...operate the headphones Batteries are included Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system Also wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on...

Page 55: ...ghtly press down on top and slide the cover off When replacing the batteries use two new batteries alkaline recommended and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housin...

Page 56: ...reless headphones by using the A B selection switch on the ear piece Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use After approximat...

Page 57: ...hone jack for Channel B is located on the right side of the FES and is labeled B Headphones plugged into this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel B source A...

Page 58: ...annel A and Channel B Both Channel A and Channel B can be listened to on the wired headphones not included or on the infrared IR wireless headphones Press the Headphone Control button A to change the...

Page 59: ...eadphone channels A B will be connected to FES DISC Menu mode Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if available Press MENU twice to access the DVD set up menu and the followin...

Page 60: ...reen display will immediately change to your selection after the system resumes playback of the DVD The system default is WIDE 16 9 This is disc dependent Language Select LANGUAGE to select the langua...

Page 61: ...r in the status bar Use the DVD cursor controls on the bezel to highlight which track you would like to play You can also use the cursor controls to highlight COMPRESSION SHUFFLE or SCAN Once you have...

Page 62: ...a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder Press again to stop FOLDER LIST Press access folder mode and to go to the previous next folder in the MP3 disc MP3 disc quality factors Severa...

Page 63: ...lding the disc flat with the playing surface facing down in order to prevent damage to the disc or the player Never insert any object other than a compact disc CD or digital versatile disc DVD into th...

Page 64: ...pter Press and hold for a fast forward search Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness or when in menu mode to navigate through the menu selections Press to adjust volume levels Slow play 1 Wi...

Page 65: ...assette recorders etc On the left side of the system is the Headphone A input jack This headphone will listen to the media selected on the Channel A source When you need to make any adjustments to the...

Page 66: ...revious or next DVD chapters Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD When the radio displays DVD MENU press PLAY on the radio memory preset 6 to play the disc Parental control for the DVD system Your...

Page 67: ...her rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by...

Page 68: ...sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive periods of time Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game equipment when used...

Page 69: ...unlight high humidity a dusty environment locations where strong magnetic fields are generated Temperature extremes When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold place for a...

Page 70: ...Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle the FES will work in a state referred to as Headphone Only Mode This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system without interface to th...

Page 71: ...ts demisters and floor vents Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and demister vents Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield To exit select another mode 3 Recircul...

Page 72: ...tain passenger comfort In the and modes Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting Select A C and recirculated air Use with A C to provide colder airflow Set the fan to the highest s...

Page 73: ...rculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Recirculation can be engaged manu...

Page 74: ...s shut out and the climate control system is turned off 15 Driver temperature control Press to increase decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin Sets the passenger side temperature als...

Page 75: ...control Press once to activate high heat setting 2 indicator lights press again to activate low heat setting 1 indicator light and press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat 6 Recirculated ai...

Page 76: ...tivate the driver heated seat 11 Front fan speed control Press to manually increase or decrease the fan speed To return to automatic fan operation press AUTO 12 EXT Press to display outside temperatur...

Page 77: ...e highest speed initially then adjust to maintain passenger comfort To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle ha...

Page 78: ...ally after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 LOCK position To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again Do not use razor blades or other sha...

Page 79: ...switch is turned to LOCK You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps o...

Page 80: ...ps will turn off Foglamp control if equipped With the ignition on the foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions Parking lamps Lo...

Page 81: ...ps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the br...

Page 82: ...reen and open the hood To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 4 On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high...

Page 83: ...map lamp to turn on the lamps Your vehicle may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp s Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the lamps BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Co...

Page 84: ...ber Stop tail lamp 2 LED Backup lamp 2 921 Rear turn signal lamp 2 3157A amber License plate lamp 2 C5WL Sidemarker lamp rear 2 LED High mount brake lamp N A LED Foglamp if equipped 2 H11 Map lamp 2 1...

Page 85: ...and could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in the...

Page 86: ...re located in the tail lamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace either bulb Note Your vehicle is equipped with a stop tail lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes LED If...

Page 87: ...license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position 2 Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise 4 Carefull...

Page 88: ...mpty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and caus...

Page 89: ...wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp Slide on rod feature The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunli...

Page 90: ...onsole will vary according to your option package Storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open...

Page 91: ...per use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power points are located on the instrument panel and in the center console utility compartment Do not use the po...

Page 92: ...nty POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves When closing the power windows you should ver...

Page 93: ...the normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN position during a ONE TOUCH UP event the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN Window...

Page 94: ...operate for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the OFF position or until one of the front doors are opened INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivo...

Page 95: ...ror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and r...

Page 96: ...ress the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you The adjustment allows for approximately 2 8 inches 71 mm of maximum travel Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the...

Page 97: ...will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce t...

Page 98: ...small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control The...

Page 99: ...se your vehicle s previously set speed Press the speed control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROL...

Page 100: ...the next track on the disc In any mode Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume Press MUTE to mute the volume Push To Talk PTT hands free control feature if equipped Press and hold PTT briefly until...

Page 101: ...feature To stop motion at any time during the one touch operation press the control a second time To open the moon roof To open the moon roof press the rear portion of the control to the first detent...

Page 102: ...Link 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 frequ...

Page 103: ...l the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light Now you may release both the HomeLink and hand held transmitter buttons Note Some entry gates and garage door openers may...

Page 104: ...3515 Gate Operator Canadian Programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink to accept the signal from the hand held...

Page 105: ...e two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink is now in the train or learning mode and ca...

Page 106: ...in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Info menu This control displays the following control displays Odometer Trip Odometer Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy Trip Elapsed Drive Time Compass Display Com...

Page 107: ...re may be different than displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations Vari...

Page 108: ...be necessary Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is fo...

Page 109: ...nition to the ON position 2 Start the engine 3 Press the SETUP button repeatedly until the message center displays RESET FOR CALIBRATION 4 Press RESET to enter compass calibration mode which will disp...

Page 110: ...ms the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to four seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored T...

Page 111: ...nt Note Oil life of 100 equals 7 500 miles 12 000 km or 6 months For example setting oil life to 60 sets the oil life value to 4 500 miles 7 200 km and 108 days Language 1 Select this function from th...

Page 112: ...ocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off 1 To disable enable the autounlock feature select this function from the SETUP control for th...

Page 113: ...OFF ON cycle has been completed This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Driver door ajar Warning cannot be reset CLOSE DOOR TO RESET will b...

Page 114: ...k brake is engaged If the warning stays on after the park brake is off contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible LOW TIRE PRESSURE Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low ti...

Page 115: ...be displayed INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net if equipped The cargo net secures lig...

Page 116: ...zed dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock passive anti theft system section la...

Page 117: ...cylinder you can readjust the location of your thumb to grasp the IKT on the outer edge next to the control Likewise when rotating the IKT to the 1 LOCK position in the ignition lock cylinder the bott...

Page 118: ...l lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the 3 RUN position you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km...

Page 119: ...chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autolock feature press the unlock control then press the lock control The horn will chirp once if aut...

Page 120: ...e instrument cluster message center Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter Note The autounlock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autolock feature Power door loc...

Page 121: ...e 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press and release the 7 8 While still holding the 3 4 press and release the 7 8 a second time 5 Release the 3 4 The user should receive a horn chirp to...

Page 122: ...handle To open the luggage compartment door lid from within the luggage compartment pull the illuminated T shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid The handle is composed of a material that will gl...

Page 123: ...pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range for your IKT is approximately 33 feet 10 meters A decrease...

Page 124: ...ed to the 1 LOCK position Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re enabled by simultaneously pressing the and controls on the IKT for four seconds disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors...

Page 125: ...ss twice within 3 seconds to open the trunk Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the drive...

Page 126: ...ing the memory feature To deactivate this feature 1 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 2 Within five seconds press the lock or unlock control on the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter which...

Page 127: ...ed because you lost one or would like to buy additional IKTs you can either reprogram them yourself or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhea...

Page 128: ...will not activate in daylight conditions Deactivating activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may enable disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer You may...

Page 129: ...n the interior dome lamps and the exterior mirror puddle lamps if equipped will illuminate The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the i...

Page 130: ...ate your own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of ea...

Page 131: ...e minute of keypad inactivity pressing the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position Unlocking and lock...

Page 132: ...on Note Large metallic objects electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues You need to prevent...

Page 133: ...to your vehicle only four of these eight keys can be IKTs with remote entry functionality If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock coded keys are lost or stolen and you don t have an extra coded key you wi...

Page 134: ...reviously coded key into the ignition 5 Turn the ignition from the 1 LOCK position to the 3 RUN position Keep the ignition in the 3 RUN position for at least three seconds but no more than 10 seconds...

Page 135: ...Arming the system When armed this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash the turn signal lamps and will sound the horn The system i...

Page 136: ...Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key full rearward toward the rear of the vehicle to ensure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to the 3 ON po...

Page 137: ...ry in a collision or sudden stop Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as c...

Page 138: ...ck of the seat to fold the front passenger seatback 4 Without releasing the pull strap push the seatback forward 5 Move the seat as far forward as possible Cover sharp edges on the load to help preven...

Page 139: ...g the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure tha...

Page 140: ...gainst your seatback with your feet on the floor To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front...

Page 141: ...ats if equipped To operate the heated seats Push the control located on the climate control system panel once to activate high heat Push twice to activate low heat Push a third time to deactivate The...

Page 142: ...position if the ignition is not in the RUN position only in P Park or N Neutral if the ignition is in the RUN position A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory positions are als...

Page 143: ...cks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space To lower the seatback s from inside the vehicle pull the strap located on the outboard side of the seatback to release it and then fold seatbac...

Page 144: ...y soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protecti...

Page 145: ...nd occupant conditions The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means th...

Page 146: ...safety seats and they move forward during pre crash braking The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics...

Page 147: ...educe the risk of force related injuries to the occupant s chest by limiting the load on the occupant Refer to Energy management feature section in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety Syst...

Page 148: ...t is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to rid...

Page 149: ...the safety belt the combination lap shoulder belt adjusts to your movement However if you brake hard turn hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will becom...

Page 150: ...afety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre loc...

Page 151: ...laced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and...

Page 152: ...here is a 8 inch 20 cm safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier...

Page 153: ...luster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON po...

Page 154: ...ion or less than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON The Belt Minder feature will not activate The driver s or front passenger s safety belt is not buckled when the v...

Page 155: ...ght as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly r...

Page 156: ...e same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder feature The dr...

Page 157: ...d at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 t...

Page 158: ...ment to the safety belts Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy and airbags do not offer any protection in crashes fo...

Page 159: ...he airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position Do not put anything on or over...

Page 160: ...k How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electric...

Page 161: ...facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important...

Page 162: ...g system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passeng...

Page 163: ...senger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the re...

Page 164: ...can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury...

Page 165: ...Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing syste...

Page 166: ...ed If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediat...

Page 167: ...on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase...

Page 168: ...pact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If t...

Page 169: ...or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in t...

Page 170: ...he Safety Canopy system consists of the following An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors one on each side of vehicle A headliner designed t...

Page 171: ...signed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events The fact that the Safety Canopy did not activate in a...

Page 172: ...es see your authorized dealer Airbags 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 c...

Page 173: ...o 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 converti...

Page 174: ...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 posi...

Page 175: ...er of the shoulder The drawings below compare the ideal fit center to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder If the booster seat slides on...

Page 176: ...and weight of the child Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be inj...

Page 177: ...more information of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions...

Page 178: ...grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instruction...

Page 179: ...tic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to ind...

Page 180: ...ard facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contac...

Page 181: ...tether strap to the anchor as shown If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision 6 Install the child safety seat tightly u...

Page 182: ...g position If two child safety seats are installed using the LATCH lower anchors they must be placed in the outboard seating positions only If three child safety seats are installed use the LATCH lowe...

Page 183: ...eeping 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 tet...

Page 184: ...requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear ra...

Page 185: ...Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of ser...

Page 186: ...the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appear...

Page 187: ...hich the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification...

Page 188: ...ee Dissimilar Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to...

Page 189: ...ch as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be...

Page 190: ...defect requires a recall Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the s...

Page 191: ...remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your...

Page 192: ...repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause d...

Page 193: ...hicles front tires at top of diagram Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicles Four Wheel Drive 4WD All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram 2008 Sable sab Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tir...

Page 194: ...on on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certifi...

Page 195: ...ion pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings rang...

Page 196: ...icates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door for...

Page 197: ...rmation contained on the tire sidewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below 1 LT Indicates a tire designa...

Page 198: ...umber the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates...

Page 199: ...MS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of...

Page 200: ...ain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor fast...

Page 201: ...rt time later turns OFF your tire pressure still needs to be checked When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS syst...

Page 202: ...fter inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least t...

Page 203: ...rature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure ma...

Page 204: ...eel house or body Do not use tire chains cables or optional traction devices with optional P225 55R18 tires Install cable chains securely verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines...

Page 205: ...ported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire L...

Page 206: ...and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight an...

Page 207: ...the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is...

Page 208: ...of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Do not ex...

Page 209: ...30 lb 13 5 kg each The calculation would be 1400 5 x 220 5 x 30 1400 1100 150 150 lb Yes you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and your golf bags In metric units the...

Page 210: ...exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage transmission damage structural damage loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper eq...

Page 211: ...amps Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed...

Page 212: ...ch as behind a motor home or a truck In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle please refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter These guidelines are designed to prevent d...

Page 213: ...ift lever in Neutral N Turn the key in the ignition to the ACC position refer to Starting in the Driving chapter The ACC position also unlocks the steering wheel Do not exceed 65 mph 105 km h Start th...

Page 214: ...ll Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before...

Page 215: ...r vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM r...

Page 216: ...turning the key to 4 START 2 Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter Note If the engine does not start within five seconds...

Page 217: ...NGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and heater defroster performance Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live...

Page 218: ...d apply continuous force on the brake pedal do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated...

Page 219: ...ecommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicl...

Page 220: ...during maneuvers that require all available tire traction like in wet snowy icy road conditions and or when performing emergency maneuvers In an emergency lane change the driver will experience bette...

Page 221: ...e seems to lose engine power while driving in deep sand or very deep snow switching off the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through t...

Page 222: ...stability and steerability of your vehicle It is especially useful on slippery road surfaces The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin The system borrows many of the electronic elem...

Page 223: ...ortant to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level See Checking and adding power steerin...

Page 224: ...on key to LOCK then remove the key 2 Using a screwdriver or similar tool remove the protective cover to the interlock release access hole on the console 3 Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into t...

Page 225: ...axle is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the vehicle computer This feature is designed to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle A new v...

Page 226: ...Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete...

Page 227: ...To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated O D overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is t...

Page 228: ...sonal injury always use caution when in R Reverse and when using the RSS This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to provide a warning to assi...

Page 229: ...rn to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is ON An RSS control on the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the RSS on...

Page 230: ...subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty Driving off highway with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on...

Page 231: ...l system while attempting to rock the vehicle Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than...

Page 232: ...trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle is equipped with a 6...

Page 233: ...ucational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas Ford Motor Company joins the U S Forest Service and the Bureau of L...

Page 234: ...ike any other vehicle Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control Avoid sudden applications of power an...

Page 235: ...rformance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to heavy off highwa...

Page 236: ...ed vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries tow...

Page 237: ...ers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this p...

Page 238: ...pparent reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition ON 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF 6 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical com...

Page 239: ...y 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 Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A...

Page 240: ...n Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 30A Smart window motor 2 15A Brake on off switch High mounted brake lamp 3 15A SDARS Bluetooth Family entertainment system FES Rear sea...

Page 241: ...tor feeds Decklid release 18 20A Spare 19 25A Moon roof 20 15A OBDII connector 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Park lamps License lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn relay 25 10A Demand lamps Interio...

Page 242: ...nt Classification Sensor OCS Passenger Airbag Deactivation Indicator PADI 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows 48 Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located i...

Page 243: ...Power Distribution Box Description 1 80A SPDJB power 2 80A SPDJB power 3 30A Front wipers 4 Not used 5 20A Spare 6 Not used 7 50A Engine cooling fan 8 Not used 9 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS Advance...

Page 244: ...nister vent 24 10A A C clutch relay 25 25A Spare 26 20A Backup relay 27 15A Fuel relay Fuel pump driver module Fuel pump 28 Not used 29 30A Spare 30 Not used 31 30A Spare 32 30A Driver seat motors Mem...

Page 245: ...ot used 57 Full ISO relay Front wiper relay 58 Not used Cartridge Fuses Mini Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not brake heavily gradually decrease the vehicle s speed h...

Page 246: ...injury or death If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel then it is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wh...

Page 247: ...D operation is necessary do not operate above speeds of 10 mph 16 km h or for distances above 50 miles 80 km 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimi...

Page 248: ...with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel and seek service as soon as possible Stopping and securing the vehicle 1 Park on a level surface set...

Page 249: ...ground the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the vehicle is in P Park To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure to...

Page 250: ...anging Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is f...

Page 251: ...jack fold the lug wrench socket into the handle and place the jack and wrench into the felt bag as shown Take care to position the jack as shown to ensure that the locating holes in the jack base can...

Page 252: ...tic wing nut If you are stowing the flat tire 1 Install the jack retention bracket as shown in Step 4 under Stowing the tire and jack without securing the jack beneath it 2 Place the tire with the whe...

Page 253: ...ts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames sparks or lit cigarettes...

Page 254: ...er moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicle...

Page 255: ...f the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 2008 Sable sab Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus...

Page 256: ...overs or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surrou...

Page 257: ...ore disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In th...

Page 258: ...able 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...

Page 259: ...front ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the r...

Page 260: ...nfiguration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km...

Page 261: ...nsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains...

Page 262: ...rio 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 num...

Page 263: ...reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer ha...

Page 264: ...se to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB...

Page 265: ...s are fast fair and final as 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 obli...

Page 266: ...may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty im...

Page 267: ...m EST Helm Incorporated can also be reached by their website www helminc com Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card check or money order Obtaining a French owner s guide French Owner s...

Page 268: ...ved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar...

Page 269: ...hicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lot...

Page 270: ...nd industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat...

Page 271: ...ot spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure...

Page 272: ...authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid con...

Page 273: ...ing the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system If a staining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clea...

Page 274: ...IF EQUIPPED Your leather seating surfaces have 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...

Page 275: ...Vinyl Protectant U S only ZC 40 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC...

Page 276: ...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 flam...

Page 277: ...instrument panel near the steering column 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...

Page 278: ...coolant reservoir 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield w...

Page 279: ...a common windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint...

Page 280: ...long the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of t...

Page 281: ...l level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required ad...

Page 282: ...ty Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engin...

Page 283: ...our engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protect...

Page 284: ...hrough the vent caps resulting in personal injury and or damage to the vehicle or battery Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners Keep batteries out of reach of...

Page 285: ...settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner Follow your local authorized standards for disposal Call your local authorized rec...

Page 286: ...to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at...

Page 287: ...result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must b...

Page 288: ...he cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the conce...

Page 289: ...e coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary...

Page 290: ...fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mis...

Page 291: ...may result 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 engin...

Page 292: ...clicks at least once If the indicator comes on and stays on after you start the engine the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed Turn off the engine remove the fuel filler cap align the cap pr...

Page 293: ...er in high altitude areas Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane ra...

Page 294: ...s enough to restart the engine If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade more than 1 gallon 3 8L may be required The indicator may come on For more information on the check engine or the serv...

Page 295: ...filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the sam...

Page 296: ...ations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off...

Page 297: ...uise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your authorized dealer if the w...

Page 298: ...luid leaks strange odors smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust to en...

Page 299: ...hout these or any other temporary malfunctions present the indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highwa...

Page 300: ...minutes of steady driving on an expressway highway followed by 20 minutes of stop and go driving with at least four 30 second idle periods Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without st...

Page 301: ...and changes Your transaxle does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly i e if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some s...

Page 302: ...ace The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving The transmission fluid should be within the cross hatch area if at normal operating temperature 149 F...

Page 303: ...ir filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and d...

Page 304: ...em For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Fo...

Page 305: ...one Automatic transmission fluid 10 0 quarts 9 5L 1 Motorcraft MERCON V ATF 2 XT 5 QM MERCON V Rear differential AWD fluid 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL...

Page 306: ...city Actual amount may vary during fluid changes 2 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON V should only use MERCON V fluid or fluid that is specified dual usage MERCON MERCON V Refer to scheduled...

Page 307: ...056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 3 5L V6 Engine 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine 2 Long drivebelt is o...

Page 308: ...located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The...

Page 309: ...heck digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label T...

Page 310: ...omponent damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remain...

Page 311: ...adios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qu...

Page 312: ...specification 305 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 225 Auxiliary input jack Line in 36 B Battery 283 acid treating emergencies 283 jumping a disabled battery 253 maintenance free...

Page 313: ...ce 236 Getting the service you need 261 Ordering additional owner s literature 267 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 265 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 81 Dipstick automatic transmission...

Page 314: ...ormation relating to automotive fuels 290 Fuel pump shut off switch 238 Fuses 238 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 292 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 294 Gauges 14 H Hazard flashers 237 Head restraints 137 142 14...

Page 315: ...218 Load limits 204 Locks autolock 118 childproof 121 doors 117 Lubricant specifications 305 Lug nuts 253 Lumbar support seats 138 M Message center 106 english metric button 111 system check button 1...

Page 316: ...r adults 149 151 for children 172 173 Occupant Classification Sensor 146 safety belt maintenance 152 warning light and chime 153 Safety seats for children 176 Safety Compliance Certification Label 308...

Page 317: ...axle fluid checking and adding automatic 301 fluid refill capacities 305 lubricant specifications 305 Transmission 224 brake shift interlock BSI 224 Trunk 122 125 remote release 115 Turn signal 83 U U...

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