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Locks and Security

121

Keys

121

Locks

122

Anti-theft system

135

Seating and Safety Restraints

141

Seating

141

Safety restraints

149

Airbags

162

Child restraints

176

Tires, Wheels and Loading

189

Tire information

189

Tire inflation

191

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

204

Vehicle loading

210

Trailer towing

216

Recreational towing

218

Driving

220

Starting

220

Brakes

225

Traction Control™

229

Transmission operation

231

Roadside Emergencies

243

Getting roadside assistance

243

Hazard flasher switch

245

Fuel pump shut-off switch

245

Fuses and relays

246

Changing tires

252

Lug nut torque

259

Jump starting

260

Wrecker towing

265

Table of Contents

2008 Taurus

(500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2008 Taurus

Page 1: ...ertainment system 44 Navigation system 73 SYNC 73 Climate Controls 74 Manual heating and air conditioning 74 Automatic temperature control 76 Rear window defroster 80 Lights 81 Headlamps 81 Turn signa...

Page 2: ...itoring System TPMS 204 Vehicle loading 210 Trailer towing 216 Recreational towing 218 Driving 220 Starting 220 Brakes 225 Traction Control 229 Transmission operation 231 Roadside Emergencies 243 Gett...

Page 3: ...ions and capacities 312 Engine data 315 Accessories 318 Index 320 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage...

Page 4: ...d 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 Unite...

Page 5: ...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 in...

Page 6: ...ostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collectin...

Page 7: ...control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operat...

Page 8: ...ther 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 Fla...

Page 9: ...ant 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 Service Engi...

Page 10: ...lly the Service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight ti...

Page 11: ...tem 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...

Page 12: ...er Traction Control 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 Co...

Page 13: ...ted Throttle Control Transmission Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn...

Page 14: ...ture the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine...

Page 15: ...ur tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on...

Page 16: ...few moments to turn on 2 Press AM FM repeatedly to choose between AM FM1 FM2 frequency bands 3 Press to manually go up down the frequency band Press SEEK to search down up the chosen frequency band fo...

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: ...fe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is...

Page 21: ...ews etc Press SEEK SEEK or SCAN to select the category After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK To select a different category press MENU...

Page 22: ...saved songs When the song appears in the display that you would like to delete press OK The song will appear in the display for confirmation Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED If yo...

Page 23: ...ss and hold SCAN to begin the search To view the station name or type When the desired category appears in the display press TEXT SCAN to toggle between displaying the station type COUNTRY ROCK etc or...

Page 24: ...fer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this section 4 AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through FES DVD if equipped LINE IN auxiliary audio mode SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 satellite radio if equipped...

Page 25: ...fer to the SYNC supplement for further information If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this section 7 SHUFFL...

Page 26: ...a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop In MP3 mode press and release to display track title artist name and disc title In satellite radio mode if equipped press and releas...

Page 27: ...ack on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 16 CD Press to enter CD MP3 mode If a CD MP3 is already loaded into the system CD MP3 play will begin where it ended last...

Page 28: ...t essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used...

Page 29: ...to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories Pop Rock News etc Press SEEK or SCAN to select the category After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific categ...

Page 30: ...CED will appear in the display DELETE SONG Press OK to delete a song from the system s memory Press to cycle through the saved songs When the song appears in the display that you would like to delete...

Page 31: ...ories When the desired category appears in the display press to find the desired type then press and release SEEK SEEK or press and hold SCAN to begin the search To view the station name or type When...

Page 32: ...more consistent listening level Press OK to close and return to the main menu Single Play Dual Play If Single Play is ON press for Dual Play For further information on Single Play Dual Play refer to F...

Page 33: ...ol to play or pause the current CD DVD The CD DVD status will display in the radio display If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to Family entertainment DVD s...

Page 34: ...rol until sound returns Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability 13 TEXT SCAN In radio and CD MP3 mode press and hold for a...

Page 35: ...When the display reads LOAD CD load the desired disc label side up If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds the system will choose for you To auto load up to 6 discs press and hold LOAD until the...

Page 36: ...o connect your portable music player to the in vehicle audio system This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity To achieve optimal p...

Page 37: ...io system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality Many portable music players have different output levels so not all players should be set at the same levels Some players will sou...

Page 38: ...n the SYNC supplement GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commi...

Page 39: ...xtended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and...

Page 40: ...ack MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure o...

Page 41: ...y of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States...

Page 42: ...ystem include Hardware and limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Online media player providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music channels over the internet U S...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...should return UPDATING Update of channel 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 SIRIU...

Page 45: ...m can play DVD Video DVD R DVD R W discs as well as audio CDs and video CDs To ensure proper disc operation check the disc for finger prints scratches and cleanliness Clean with a soft cloth wiping fr...

Page 46: ...CCESSORY position 2 Insert a CD 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 CD in the system press PLAY on the DVD player...

Page 47: ...ideo source by connecting RCA cords not included to the RCA jacks on the left hand side of the system Yellow 1 video input White 2 left channel audio input Red 3 right channel audio input 4 Press MEDI...

Page 48: ...AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources Note Refer to Single play Dual play for more information Using the infrared IR wireless headphones 1 Press the power...

Page 49: ...e brightness display will only appear when the menu is not displayed DVD player controls 1 Headphone control A B Press to select either the A or B headphone source Then press MEDIA to select the desir...

Page 50: ...on if it is off If a disc is present it will resume or begin to play Press Pause while playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD 6 On Off Press to turn the DVD system On Off 7 VIDEO Press repeatedly to cycl...

Page 51: ...ction information refer to Single Play Dual play 12 MEDIA Press repeatedly to select from the various possible playing media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX The media will show in th...

Page 52: ...st the brightness A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the brightness levels Remote control Unless otherwise stated all operations can be carried out with the remote contro...

Page 53: ...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 u...

Page 54: ...e played 14 C Cancel Press to cancel clear the numeric input i e chapter number 15 MEDIA Press to cycle through the possible media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD LINE IN if equipped DVD AUX...

Page 55: ...ttery cover to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit Headphones Wireless headphones The driver should never use the headphones while driv...

Page 56: ...dphones 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 the left and ri...

Page 57: ...htly 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 housing...

Page 58: ...eless 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 approximate...

Page 59: ...n to the audio on wired headphones not included connect the wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD system The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left side...

Page 60: ...e listening to the radio the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio however they will be limited to listening to the same radio channel Press on the DVD player to listen to audio over the h...

Page 61: ...capable of providing audio to the speakers The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD DISC and DVD AUX regardless of headphone channel A or B When a disc is inserted into the FES while i...

Page 62: ...This is disc dependent You can select from WIDE LETTER BOX or PAN SCAN Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The LCD screen display will immediately change to your selection after...

Page 63: ...CDs on your DVD system 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position 2 Ensure that the DVD system is ON 3 Insert an audio CD into the DVD system label side up 4 The track and...

Page 64: ...The screen will list the Artist Title Album and File Name COMP Compression Compression brings soft and loud CD MP3 passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode Press to turn...

Page 65: ...insert more than one disc into the slot of the CD player if equipped Always store discs out of direct sunlight Excessive heat may damage or warp discs Use care when handling and playing CD R and CD R...

Page 66: ...CCESSORY position 2 Ensure that the navigation system is on 3 Insert a DVD label side up into the system 4 Use the DVD bezel controls to Press to play or pause a DVD Press to stop or eject a DVD Press...

Page 67: ...ey can be used to plug in wired headphones or to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems personal camcorders video cassette recorders etc On the left side of the system is t...

Page 68: ...evious 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 F...

Page 69: ...can only play region 4 DVDs Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions If a playback problem is encountered please ensure that you are using a disc des...

Page 70: ...S See your dealer Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised If wired headphon...

Page 71: ...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...

Page 72: ...urn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician Cleaning the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia based...

Page 73: ...e both headphone channels A and B will be connected to FES DISC NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System Refer to the Navigation supplement for further infor...

Page 74: ...s 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 Recircula...

Page 75: ...ain 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 sp...

Page 76: ...culated 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 manua...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...n to automatic fan operation press AUTO 12 EXT Press to display outside temperature Press again to display cabin temperature settings 13 F C Temperature conversions Press to switch temperature display...

Page 80: ...demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan to the highest speed 5 Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windo...

Page 81: ...witch 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 on...

Page 82: ...will turn off Fog lamp control if equipped With the ignition on the fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions Parking lamps Lo...

Page 83: ...lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all a...

Page 84: ...eight of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 5 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well 3 Turn on the...

Page 85: ...line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate th...

Page 86: ...e chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to ensure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs...

Page 87: ...od 2 Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors 3 Remove the outboard rubber boot from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward 4 Remove the bulb socket by turning it counte...

Page 88: ...the next time the headlamps are operated Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing front parking lamp turn signal sidemarker bulbs 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position then open...

Page 89: ...p assembly 3 Remove the nut and washer assemblies then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lamp assembly 5...

Page 90: ...unterclockwise 4 Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the OFF position 2 Remove the bulb socke...

Page 91: ...pty 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 cause...

Page 92: ...when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED 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...

Page 93: ...nsole 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 t...

Page 94: ...w the fuse Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power points are located on...

Page 95: ...m the rear seat Cigar Cigarette lighter if equipped Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating this wil...

Page 96: ...The window will open fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or ONE TOUCH UP position during a ONE TOUCH D...

Page 97: ...o seconds after the window reaches the bounce back position the window will travel up with no bounce back protection If the switch is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is...

Page 98: ...tivated Navigation System or SYNC With voice activated Navigation System or SYNC The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright...

Page 99: ...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 readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions c...

Page 100: ...eyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver s door if equipped with memory feature Refer to Memory seats power mirrors adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter SPEED CONTR...

Page 101: ...If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress the brake...

Page 102: ...d press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the...

Page 103: ...icle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe o...

Page 104: ...sten to the next track on the disc In any mode Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume Press MUTE to mute the volume Navigation system hands free control feature if equipped Press briefly until the...

Page 105: ...not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express opening and closi...

Page 106: ...he rear portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when the glass panel is shut To close the shade pull it toward the fron...

Page 107: ...for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal 1 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 2 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program locat...

Page 108: ...should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program additional HomeLink buttons begin with Step 1 in the Programming section For questions or comments please contact HomeLink at www homel...

Page 109: ...rased Press and hold the 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...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...e 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 fou...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...s 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 Th...

Page 115: ...t 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 the...

Page 116: ...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 117: ...FF 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 be...

Page 118: ...n the park 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 ha...

Page 119: ...the steering wheel Rear sunshade if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear sunshade that covers the rear window of your vehicle To install the shade Pull the shade up and hook the shade int...

Page 120: ...res lightweight objects in the cargo area Attach the net to the anchors provided Do not put more than 50 lb 22 kg in the net This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision 2008 Taurus...

Page 121: ...ed 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 lat...

Page 122: ...ylinder 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 botto...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...he IKT for four seconds disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously The turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two stage unlock was enabled or disabled Locking t...

Page 130: ...n the seat and mirrors to the desired positions 2 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 3 Within 5 five seconds press the lock or unlock control on the Integrated keyhead Transmitter and th...

Page 131: ...avity 5 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The IKT should operate normally after battery replaceme...

Page 132: ...lamps will automatically turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 RUN position or the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter lock control is pressed or the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry...

Page 133: ...re is complete Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the ignition the interior dome lamps and the exterior mirror puddle lamps if equipped will illuminate The...

Page 134: ...te 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 eac...

Page 135: ...ter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver s door enter the factory set 5...

Page 136: ...ey chain may cause vehicle starting issues You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine These objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT but may cause a...

Page 137: ...on t have an extra coded key you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing...

Page 138: ...conds of turning the ignition to the 1 LOCK position and removing the previously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1...

Page 139: ...ever the key is in the 1 LOCK position or is removed from the ignition Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system Press the control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your In...

Page 140: ...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 pos...

Page 141: ...h the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the...

Page 142: ...k can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load To fold the seatback 1 Move the seat as far back as possible 2 Push the head restraint release button and move the head restraint...

Page 143: ...ginal position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped Ne...

Page 144: ...an the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury 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 ca...

Page 145: ...lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system Th...

Page 146: ...uncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury...

Page 147: ...osition 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 also...

Page 148: ...ks 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 seatback...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...mething is wrong with the system Rather it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions crash severity belt usage etc were not appropriate to activate these safety devices Front...

Page 151: ...r when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you...

Page 152: ...fety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning lights and chimes se...

Page 153: ...or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a r...

Page 154: ...receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement Energy Management Feature Front Outboard This vehicle has a safety belt system with...

Page 155: ...passengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt...

Page 156: ...aced 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 157: ...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 158: ...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 159: ...on 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 ve...

Page 160: ...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...

Page 161: ...the deactivation activation programming procedure Note The driver and front passenger Belt Minder features must be disabled enabled separately Both cannot be disable enabled during the same key cycle...

Page 162: ...sable the Belt Minder feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds This will enable the...

Page 163: ...uding the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and...

Page 164: ...tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag system increasing the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained Acc...

Page 165: ...t 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 airbag Small amounts of sodium hydroxi...

Page 166: ...r lamp Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring including the impact...

Page 167: ...front passenger frontal airbag is disabled The indicator lamp is located above the glove box on the instrument panel Note The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when the igniti...

Page 168: ...rson and enable the passenger s frontal airbag If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat Occupant Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Passenge...

Page 169: ...eavy briefcase fully packed luggage Lit Disabled Empty seat or small to medium object with safety belt buckled Lit Disabled If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is i...

Page 170: ...h the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the following steps to remove the obstruction Pull the vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and or adult pass...

Page 171: ...periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless se...

Page 172: ...ront passenger seatbacks A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment The same warning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Crash sensors located on t...

Page 173: ...ent lateral deceleration Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the side airbag has deployed the airbag will not function again The side airbag...

Page 174: ...the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy How does the Safety Canopy system work The design and development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were deve...

Page 175: ...ause the side crash sensor to close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor The Safety Canopy i...

Page 176: ...ither flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem...

Page 177: ...nfant or child restraint you might use Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child in a safety seat Children who are too large for child safety seats as specified by y...

Page 178: ...ts Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they weigh...

Page 179: ...level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat...

Page 180: ...houlder 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 onl...

Page 181: ...and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the relea...

Page 182: ...on Rear facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or in...

Page 183: ...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 se...

Page 184: ...n 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 mo...

Page 185: ...anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The te...

Page 186: ...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...

Page 187: ...o the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower anchors for child seat installation a...

Page 188: ...eat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt 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...

Page 189: ...ires 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 rate of...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...ly higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the...

Page 193: ...Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cut...

Page 194: ...ewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended Age Tires degrade...

Page 195: ...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 sa...

Page 196: ...Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 366 cm away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valv...

Page 197: ...nd wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or poth...

Page 198: ...m Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicles Four Wheel Drive 4WD All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires 2008 Taurus 500 Own...

Page 199: ...he fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H i...

Page 200: ...ay operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km...

Page 201: ...r the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate...

Page 202: ...s do not apply to this type of tire 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the...

Page 203: ...n general the larger the number 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 diag...

Page 204: ...r s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equippe...

Page 205: ...d opposite 180 degrees from the valve stem Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The...

Page 206: ...road wheel tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle For additional information refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section When you believe your system is not operating properly The main func...

Page 207: ...st be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on th...

Page 208: ...If your tires are properly inflated and your spare tire is not in use and the TPMS warning light still flashes have the system inspected by your authorized dealer When inflating your tires When puttin...

Page 209: ...be the same size load index speed rating as those originally provided by Ford Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result...

Page 210: ...ur vehicle VEHICLE LOADING WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and or trailer to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capab...

Page 211: ...termarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the...

Page 212: ...nd 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 and...

Page 213: ...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 s...

Page 214: ...ions no cargo internal or external a tongue load 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 authorize...

Page 215: ...apacity to carry you 4 of your friends and all the golf bags You and four friends average 220 lb 99 kg each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb 13 5 kg each The calculation would be 1 400 5 x...

Page 216: ...ts carefully after towing Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle a...

Page 217: ...lamps This can cause damage to your vehicle s electrical system See your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Driving while you...

Page 218: ...WING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle for personal travel such as behind a motor home or a truck In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehic...

Page 219: ...ft 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 the...

Page 220: ...l 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 221: ...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 ru...

Page 222: ...without 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 on the fir...

Page 223: ...starting and allows the heater defroster system to respond quickly If your vehicle is equipped with this system your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a w...

Page 224: ...reas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such as petroleum products dust rags paper and similar items Be sure that the engine block heater heater cord and extension cor...

Page 225: ...e brakes from locking Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done...

Page 226: ...remains illuminated when the ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking br...

Page 227: ...duction or brake application is needed to help control the vehicle If the vehicle begins to rotate excessively left or right spin out or slide sideways the system will attempt to correct the excessive...

Page 228: ...vated when the vehicle speed is above 45 mph 70 km h even though the AdvanceTrac indicator light may be illuminated in the instrument cluster If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac system the Adv...

Page 229: ...ave exceeded their ability to grip the road this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If you experience a severe road event SLOW DOWN TRA...

Page 230: ...m never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points until it stops for more than a few seconds when the engine is running It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid leve...

Page 231: ...Apply the parking brake turn ignition 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...

Page 232: ...ansaxle Adaptive Learning Your transaxle is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the vehicle computer This feature is designed to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel...

Page 233: ...tch it in P Park Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse...

Page 234: ...itional grade engine braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs vehic...

Page 235: ...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 mo...

Page 236: ...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 237: ...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 238: ...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 239: ...ressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels When driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside tempera...

Page 240: ...d the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by treading lightly Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obst...

Page 241: ...ads turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice Apply the accelerator slowly and st...

Page 242: ...formance 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 highway...

Page 243: ...lons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet...

Page 244: ...roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lin...

Page 245: ...FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt After an accident if the engine cranks but does not sta...

Page 246: ...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...

Page 247: ...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...

Page 248: ...e 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 Interior lamps 26 10A Instrument panel clust...

Page 249: ...r windows 48 Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your veh...

Page 250: ...ipers 4 Not used 5 20A Spare 6 Not used 7 50A Engine cooling fan 8 Not used 9 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS AdvanceTrac pump 10 30A Starter 11 50A Powertrain Control Module PCM relay 12 20A ABS Advan...

Page 251: ...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 Memory module 33 20A Ignition switch to SJB 34 Not u...

Page 252: ...y decrease the vehicle s speed hold the steering wheel firmly slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator light will illuminate when the...

Page 253: ...dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This...

Page 254: ...ith the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground cle...

Page 255: ...m the trunk 3 Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise remove the jack kit from the vehicle 4 Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag...

Page 256: ...ld be seriously injured Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or chan...

Page 257: ...Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 6 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 7 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Re...

Page 258: ...k kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly 4 Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracke...

Page 259: ...bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of t...

Page 260: ...capability Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the aut...

Page 261: ...rges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are us...

Page 262: ...unding 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 surround the battery 5 Ensure that the ca...

Page 263: ...umper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boostin...

Page 264: ...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 265: ...ront 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 re...

Page 266: ...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 267: ...ncerns or are unsatisfied 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...

Page 268: ...w customersaskford com 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 Lincol...

Page 269: ...rse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or re...

Page 270: ...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 271: ...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 oblig...

Page 272: ...ay 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 imp...

Page 273: ...otor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P O Box 2000 Oakville ON Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whi...

Page 274: ...20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause...

Page 275: ...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 276: ...instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Mo...

Page 277: ...nts Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prev...

Page 278: ...g alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the...

Page 279: ...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 280: ...clear protective coating over the leather To clean use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft clo...

Page 281: ...d Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit U S only ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraf...

Page 282: ...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 283: ...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 284: ...oolant 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 wa...

Page 285: ...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 286: ...ong 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 th...

Page 287: ...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 add engin...

Page 288: ...oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seate...

Page 289: ...igned for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications start up engine noises or knock may be experienced It is...

Page 290: ...ners Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashi...

Page 291: ...orized standards for disposal Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of en...

Page 292: ...sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low o...

Page 293: ...roduct such as DEX COOL brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a v...

Page 294: ...the FULL COLD level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tigh...

Page 295: ...concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant a...

Page 296: ...ot overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you h...

Page 297: ...can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolong...

Page 298: ...it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position F...

Page 299: ...correct genuine Ford Motorcraft or other certified 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...

Page 300: ...s try a different brand of unleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more pron...

Page 301: ...techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel...

Page 302: ...time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading in miles or kilometers 2...

Page 303: ...to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold...

Page 304: ...conomy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker These numbers represent the Range of MPG L 100 km expected on the vehicle under op...

Page 305: ...vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prev...

Page 306: ...me state provincial and local governments may have Inspection Maintenance I M programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from...

Page 307: ...above driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches...

Page 308: ...ve the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the ve...

Page 309: ...evel Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transaxle failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels c...

Page 310: ...mbers 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 do not remove it while the engine is running Changing...

Page 311: ...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 312: ...lti Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESA M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 10 0 quarts 9 5L 1 Motorcraft MERCON V ATF 2 XT 5 QM MERCON...

Page 313: ...930 A and API Certification Mark Engine coolant 11 1 quarts 10 5L Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 4 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Power steering fluid Between MAX and...

Page 314: ...MERCON V Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 3 Use of synthetic or synt...

Page 315: ...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 on...

Page 316: ...ocated 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 v...

Page 317: ...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 318: ...efective 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 remainder of your new vehicle l...

Page 319: ...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 320: ...ng an automatic overdrive 233 Auxiliary input jack Line in 36 B Battery 289 acid treating emergencies 289 jumping a disabled battery 260 maintenance free 289 replacement specifications 311 servicing 2...

Page 321: ...erature 273 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 271 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 83 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 308 engine oil 286 Driving under special conditions 238 240 sand...

Page 322: ...ses 246 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 298 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 301 Gauges 14 H Hazard flashers 245 Head restraints 141 147 148 Headlamps 81 aiming 84 autolamp system 81 bulb specifications 86 daytime...

Page 323: ...age center 110 english metric button 115 system check button 114 warning messages 116 Mirrors 97 98 automatic dimming rearview mirror 98 fold away 99 heated 99 programmable memory 130 side view mirror...

Page 324: ...81 Safety Compliance Certification Label 316 Satellite Radio Information 41 Seats 141 child safety seats 181 front seats 141 143 heated 78 146 memory seat 130 147 SecuriLock passive anti theft system...

Page 325: ...ant specifications 312 Transmission 231 brake shift interlock BSI 231 Trunk 127 130 remote release 119 Turn signal 85 U USB port 38 V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 316 Vehicle loading 210 Ventilat...

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