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To set a higher set speed

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Press and hold SET+. Release the
control when the desired vehicle
speed is reached or

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Press and release SET + to
operate the Tap-Up function.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

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Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and
release SET +.

You can accelerate with the
accelerator pedal at any time during
speed control usage. Releasing the
accelerator pedal will return your
vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

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Press and hold SET −. Release
the control when the desired
speed is reached or

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Press and release SET − to
operate the Tap-Down function.
Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

RESUME

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Summary of Contents for 2002 Continental

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Page 2: ...te Controls 46 Electronic automatic temperature control 46 Lights 58 Headlamps 58 Turn signal control 62 Bulb replacement 63 Interior lamps 65 Driver Controls 67 Windshield wiper washer control 67 Steering wheel adjustment 69 Power windows 70 Mirrors 74 Speed control 75 Message center 89 Locks and Security 103 Keys 103 Locks 103 Anti theft system 105 Table of Contents 1 ...

Page 3: ...g 180 Roadside Emergencies 181 Getting roadside assistance 181 Hazard flasher switch 182 Fuel pump shut off switch 182 Fuses and relays 183 Changing tires 192 Jump starting 197 Wrecker towing 203 Customer Assistance 204 The dispute settlement board 207 Utilizing the mediation arbitration 209 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 210 Ordering additional owner s literature 211 Reporting safe...

Page 4: ...mensions 261 Accessories 264 Index 266 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2002 Ford Motor ...

Page 5: ... from driving it For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not app...

Page 6: ... the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR ...

Page 7: ...ecial instructions For your added safety your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls By operating other electronic equipment e g mobile telephone without exterior aerial electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers Please read the section Air bag in the Seating...

Page 8: ...m the ones that are described in this Owner Guide therefore a supplement has been supplied that complements this book By referring to the pages in the provided supplement you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle Refer to this Owner Guide for all other required information and warnings Introduction 7 ...

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

Page 10: ...m Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning Introduction 9 ...

Page 11: ...noted and will not require towing Light turns on solid Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate Examples are The vehicle has run out of fuel Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and or pro...

Page 12: ...uel cap can activate the Service Engine Soon Check Engine warning light It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap For more information refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter Brake system warning To confirm the brake system warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned t...

Page 13: ...t means the anti lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled however the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts For more information refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter ...

Page 14: ...ne coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up have your vehicle serviced Transmission PRNDL indicator Displays the gearshift positions If an E character is displayed or flashing this indicates a transmission malfunction contact your dealer immediately Operating the transmission with the E character illuminated may caus...

Page 15: ...ht stays illuminated the vehicle will not start have the vehicle serviced immediately Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is activated Low washer fluid Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low Turn signal Illuminates when the turn signals or...

Page 16: ... chime Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system front or side airbags has been detected Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the key is removed from the ignition and the driver s door is opened Turn signal chime Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a ...

Page 17: ... cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant not the coolant level If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate P BRAKE H C 40...

Page 18: ...When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 40 80 120 160 200 240 km h MPH Instrument Cluster 17 ...

Page 19: ...l To switch the display from Trip A to the Trip B feature depress the A B control Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 RPMX1000 P BRAKE Instrument Cluster 18 ...

Page 20: ...al function controls will either illuminate or turn off Those controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation selected will be lit while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off SEEK MUTE VOL PUSH ON CD TAPE EJ BASS TREB SEL BAL FADE TUNE SCAN AUTO AM FM REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1 2 3 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 4 RDS SEEK MUTE VOLUME PUSH ON CD TAPE EJ BASS TREB SEL BAL FA...

Page 21: ...itch is turned back on Speed sensitive volume With this feature radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3 Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting With the radio on press and hold the volume control for five seconds t...

Page 22: ...ut Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers SEL BASS TREB SEL BASS TREB SEL SEL BAL FADE SEL BAL FADE Entertainment Systems 21 ...

Page 23: ...has been playing for three seconds or more and you press the CD changer will replay that selection from the beginning Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatically replay Scan function The scan function works in radio tape or CD mode if equipped Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN co...

Page 24: ... play AM FM select in CD mode if equipped Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select control 2 Select...

Page 25: ...he control again Setting the clock with radio data system RDS feature Press the RDS control until CLOCK HOUR or CLOCK MINUTE is displayed Use the SEL control to manually set the time Press to increase hours minutes Press to decrease hours minutes Tune adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode if equipped Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency down the band whether or...

Page 26: ...he radio or CD mode press the TAPE control Press the button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function To begin CD play if CD s are loaded press the CD control The first track of the disc will begin playing After that CD play will begin where it stopped last Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes In tape mode radio play will continue until rewind is sto...

Page 27: ...d eject a tape DolbyT noise reduction Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode Dolbyt reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback Press the control to activate and deactivate Dolbyt noise reduction Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolbyt and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories ...

Page 28: ...from RDS equipped FM radio stations Press the RDS control until the display reads RDS OFF Press the SEL control to engage this feature RDS ON Once the RDS feature is on press the RDS control to scroll through the following selections Traffic Press the RDS control until TRAFFIC is displayed Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF With the feature on use the SEEK or SCAN control to find a radio stat...

Page 29: ...ctivated press the RDS control until SHOW is displayed Use the SEL control to select TYPE NAME or NONE Phone mute mode This feature allows you to control the factory installed cellular phone if equipped through the radio controls Press the phone mute control to enter phone mode Use SEEK or radio presets 1 through 6 to select a phone number Press the phone mute control again to send and end calls S...

Page 30: ...ontrol to select the desired signal mode the selected mode will appear in the display The following signal modes can be selected JAZZ CLUB jazz club with clearly reflected sounds HALL rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000 CHURCH church with a high vault STADIUM outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000 NEWS voice only type of sound with a limited audio band Press the DSP control u...

Page 31: ...PHILE AM FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO ALPINE SPORT AUDIO AM FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO PREMIUM ALPINE AUDIO AM FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO PREMIUM AM FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO Entertainment Systems 30 ...

Page 32: ...ystem s bass output Press the BASS control Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Press the TREB control Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of treble Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speak...

Page 33: ...CD player seeks to the beginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatically replay Scan function The scan function works in radio or CD mode Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listena...

Page 34: ...control to toggle between AM FM1 or FM2 2 Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or down the frequency band Press the TUNE control to go up or down the listening band in individual increments 3 Select a station Refer to Seek function for more information on selecting a station 4 Press and hold a memory preset control The playing media will mute momentarily When the sound r...

Page 35: ...ENU control until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed The menu mode must be engaged to enable clock mode Use the SEL control to manually set the time Press to increase hours minutes Press to decrease hours minutes Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode Tune disc adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequency d...

Page 36: ...t If an alternative CD is desired press the corresponding preset control 1 6 of a loaded CD or press the TUNE control to access the other loaded CDs NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD present in the audio system If the CD control is pressed followed by with a preset number and that particular slot is empty NO CD will display and the system will begin to play t...

Page 37: ...the radio Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD is displayed The CD door will open Load the desired discs one at a time The CD is loaded into position and the audio system will display CD Each time the CD door opens INSERT CD is displayed The door will close and the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full The aud...

Page 38: ...the volume level of the playing media Fast forward The fast forward control works in CD modes Press and hold the FF control until the desired selection is reached If the end of the disc is reached the CD will return to the first track Release the control to disengage fast forward mode When in fast forward mode your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media Shuffle...

Page 39: ...menus available depending upon which mode or feature is activated While in FM mode two menus are available If RDS is turned OFF you can access the following SELECT HOURS Refer to Setting the clock SELECT MINUTES Refer to Setting the clock RDS OFF Refer to Radio data system feature If RDS is turned ON you can access the following TRAFFIC ON OFF Refer to Traffic announcements FIND type Refer to Prog...

Page 40: ... Once the RDS feature is on press the MENU control to scroll through the following selections Traffic announcements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations When in this mode traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed Press the SEL control to...

Page 41: ...s Rock Soft Top 40 Show This feature allows you to select the type of RDS broadcast information the radio will regularly show in the display With RDS activated press the MENU control until SHOW is displayed Use the SEL control to select TYPE displays the RDS program type rock jazz etc NAME displays the name of the radio station or NONE deactivates the RDS display Digital signal processing if equip...

Page 42: ...UM outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000 Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes Use the SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the vehicle The following occupancy modes can be selected ALL SEATS DRIVER SEAT REAR SEATS Phone mode This feature allows you to control the factory installed cellular phone if equipped through the radio controls Press th...

Page 43: ...r is located in the glove compartment Press to eject the magazine 1 Pull the lever to remove a CD tray from the magazine 2 Insert one disc into each CD tray of the magazine up to 6 discs Ensure that the label side is facing up If you pull too hard on the disc holder the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine If this happens reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine Entertainment...

Page 44: ...ine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off If coins or foreign objects get inside your system they will damage the CD player and void your audio system warranty Do not insert any damaged or visibly contaminated discs into the magazine as CD operation will be effected TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD CHANGER IF EQUIPPED The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes Do not...

Page 45: ...sed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Irregular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recomme...

Page 46: ...ulation Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength volume relative to other stations Terrain Hills mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms Moving away from an interfering structure out ...

Page 47: ...s the driver and front passenger to set their own independent temperature set points for individual comfort The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan speed for both driver and passenger Turning the system on Press AUTO any of the override controls the fan speed control or either of the temperature selection controls The DATC system will only operate when the ignition is in the R...

Page 48: ...er demister outlets and outer instrument panel registers in order to reduce window fogging Additionally if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat the fan will operate at a low speed and the airflow will be directed to the windshield or to the floor In approximately 31 2 minutes or less the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area When in AUTO m...

Page 49: ... F by pressing the temperature control on the driver side of the system For continuous maximum cooling press the temperature control until 16 C 60 F is shown in the display window The DATC will continue maximum cooling disregarding the displayed temperature until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control If maximum cooling is selected the passenger set point is not displ...

Page 50: ...trol the temperature select any temperature between 19 C 65 F and 29 C 85 F by pressing the temperature control on the passenger side of the system If the driver side temperature selection is set for maximum cooling 16 C 60 F or maximum heating 32 C 90 F the passenger side temperature adjustments will be disabled and the passenger set point will not be displayed Temperature conversion Press the Fa...

Page 51: ...ill remain lit and the system will remain in auto operation To return to automatic fan operation press AUTO The fan icon and bars will disappear from the display and the DATC system will return to full automatic operation A C control A C air conditioning Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning in all modes except defrost In all modes the air conditioning will only ...

Page 52: ...e recirculated air operation in all modes except defrost The use of recirculated air when the air conditioning is operating helps to reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle in very hot conditions Recirculated air may also help to keep undesired outside odors from reaching the vehicle interior It is recommended to allow the DATC system to automatically control the selecti...

Page 53: ... is selected the DATC system will turn off the AUTO indicator and display the indicators of all operating override controls More than one override control indicator may turn on when an override control is selected The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except OFF However the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 2 C 35 F or higher Since the air c...

Page 54: ... demister outlets It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield The system will allow some airflow out the outer instrument panel registers If the outside temperature is about 2 C 35 F or higher the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce window fogging Note that the A C indicator does not illuminate when this mode is selected Recirculation and A C override control...

Page 55: ...ature is displayed the driver and passenger temperature display will be displayed for 4 seconds Following this the outside temperature display will return to the window If the outside temperature is displayed while the DATC system is in the OFF mode and the DATC is turned on the driver and passenger temperatures will be displayed for 4 seconds Following this the outside temperature display will re...

Page 56: ... closed during hot weather the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open This will force most of the hot stale air out of the vehicle Then operate the air conditioner as you would normally If the air conditioner works well with the recirculation feature on but not in the outside air mode this may indicate that the cabin air fil...

Page 57: ...al operating process To aid in side window defogging 1 Select 2 Set the temperature control to full heat 3 Select A C 4 Set the fan speed to High 5 Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows 6 In order to increase the airflow to the outer panel vents close the central panel vents Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision o...

Page 58: ...ush the control again CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a Cabin air filter The particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers Improves the customer s driving comfort by reduc...

Page 59: ...lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF To turn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control counterclockwise To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position O Foglamp control The foglamps can be turned on when the h...

Page 60: ... the headlamp control is in the OFF position Parking lamps position or Autolamp position when the autolamp function has not turned on the headlamps daytime and the parking brake is released Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these ...

Page 61: ...y aimed in the horizontal direction left right and the vertical position up down A non zero bubble reading does not necessarily indicate out of aim headlamps If your vehicle is not positioned on a level surface the slope will be included in the level indicator Therefore vertical headlamp adjustment should be performed only when beam direction appears to be incorrect The horizontal aim must be adju...

Page 62: ... protective cover then locate the horizontal indicator and the adjusting screw 3 Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the horizontal adjusting screw until the end of the shaft within the clear tube lines up with the 0 reference mark on the indicator when viewed directly from above IN OUT Lights 61 ...

Page 63: ...or socket to turn the vertical adjusting screw until the bubble is below the 0 mark position when viewed directly from above 5 Install protective cover When the horizontal and vertical indicators are set to the 0 mark the headlamp has been properly aimed TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal In DRL equipped vehicles use of the turn...

Page 64: ...tch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on the remote entry UNLOCK control is pressed and the ignition is OFF With the ignition key in the OFF ACC or RUN position the reading lamp on the dome lamp can be turned on by pressing the control BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently Headlamps Tail lamps Brakelamps High mount brakelamp Turn signal lamp...

Page 65: ...ly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Trade Number Headlamp low beam 9006 Headlamp high beam 9005 Park and turn lamp front 3157K Side marker lamp front 168 Foglamp 9145 Tail lamp brakelamp side lamp 3157K Rear turn lamp 3156K Backup lamp 3157K Tail body side 161 Tail deck trunk lid 161 License plate lamp W5WL High mount brakelamp 3156K Front door courtesy lamp 192 Map lamp w...

Page 66: ...unlock and pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly To install the new bulb Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 1 Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in and turning to lock in...

Page 67: ...e foglamp the rear side of the foglamp is shown 3 Install the foglamp bulb in foglamp by rotating clockwise 4 Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb Replacing front parking lamp turn signal lamp bulbs For bulb replacement see a dealer or qualified technician Replacing high mount brakelamp bulbs For bulb replacement see a dealer or qualified technician Replacing tail lamp backup b...

Page 68: ...reservoir still has fluid in it but the windshield wiper will not automatically cycle if low fluid is sensed The wiper must be engaged by manually selecting a position on the wiper washer control This is to let you know that the washer fluid is low or empty and needs to be refilled Refer to the Windshield washer fluid section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter Moisture sensitive wipers ...

Page 69: ...this chapter Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly with clean water To avoid damaging the blades do not use fuel kerosene paint thinner or other solvents Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades 1 Pull the passenger side wiper arm away ...

Page 70: ...panel to telescope in The tilt function is adjusted by moving the control up to tilt up and moving the control down to tilt down The steering column positions are automatically saved and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter or memory switch on the driver s door if equipped with memory feature During easy...

Page 71: ... mirror cover Adjust the amount of light by sliding the control POWER WINDOWS Press and pull the rocker switches to open and close windows Press the top portion of the rocker switch to open Pull the top portion of the rocker switch to close AUTO AUTO Driver Controls 70 ...

Page 72: ...cessory delay the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal state to the non glare state when bri...

Page 73: ...ehicle magnetics which can occur over the life of the vehicle The compass reading will remain fixed when significant levels are experienced such as steel bridges The compass will return to normal operation upon leaving the magnetized area If highly magnetized items such as magnetic mount antennas are placed very near the compass the display will change to C for 15 seconds then display all segments...

Page 74: ...o press until your zone number is shown in the mirror display then release 6 The display will show all segments then return to normal compass mode within ten seconds Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines 1 Start the vehicle 2 Press and hold the COMP side of the control for approximately six seconds until C appears i...

Page 75: ... to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place Heated outside mirrors R Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors L R L R Driver Con...

Page 76: ...ever into N Neutral with the speed control on Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved To turn speed control off Press OFF or Turn off the vehicle ignition Once speed control is switched off the previously programmed set speed will be erased RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Driver Controls 75 ...

Page 77: ...increases above the set speed on a downhill If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km h 10 mph below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage This is normal Pressing RESUME will re engage it Do not use the...

Page 78: ...ached press and release SET You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed To set a lower set speed Press and hold SET Release the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release SET to operate the Tap Down function Each press will decrease the set sp...

Page 79: ...s CANCEL or depress the brake pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press SET SET To disengage speed control Press CANCEL RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Driver Controls 78 ...

Page 80: ...or depress the clutch pedal if equipped Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F Driver Controls 79 ...

Page 81: ...light This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling vehicle speed STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you to operate some audio control features Audio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped RESUME SET CANCEL O N O F F MUTE VOL MEDIA Driver Controls 80 ...

Page 82: ...D or to select the next selection on the CD In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume Press the PHONE MUTE control to mute the playing media Press again to return to the playing media If your vehicle is equipped with a factory installed cellular phone refer to the Phone Mute Mode section of the Audio chapter MUTE VOL MEDIA MUTE VOL MEDIA MUTE VOL MEDIA Driver Controls 81 ...

Page 83: ...l learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting When programming your HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage Do not use the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver with any garage d...

Page 84: ...mitters to the remaining two HomeLinkt buttons This will erase previously programmed hand held transmitter signals into HomeLinkt 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 5 14 cm 1 3 inches away from the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver surface located on your visor while keeping the red light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLinkt and hand held transmitter button Do not...

Page 85: ...d device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLinkt should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program additional HomeLinkt buttons begin with step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments please contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Gate Operator Canadian Programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automat...

Page 86: ... buttons cannot be erased Press and hold the two outer HomeLinkt buttons until the red indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLinkt is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with step 2 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLinkT button To program a device to HomeLinkt u...

Page 87: ...to use the Vehicle Communication System and your wireless phone will be delivered to your home within 7 days of the original vehicle sale date A detailed owner s manual with terms and conditions for use is included Contact the dealer if you have any questions or concerns about your Vehicle Communication System Using Vehicle Communication System To use Vehicle Communication System properly follow t...

Page 88: ...s before showing on the audio display CALL FAILED because of network capacity or lack of analog coverage 3 INFO BUTTON Press this button for route guidance and information regarding the points of interest such as ATM s restaurants etc The Lincoln Response Center will receive your request and help you find your way 4 PHONE BUTTON Place or receive a call by pressing this button When making or receiv...

Page 89: ...ct your Lincoln dealership for assistance Leased Vehicles If the vehicle is leased the wireless phone should be returned to the dealership at the end of the lease term At the end of the lease term you have the option to purchase the wireless phone for the price of its replacement Please be sure to contact Sprint PCS at 1 866 PCS AUTO 1 866 727 2886 for wireless service options if you keep the phon...

Page 90: ...cialist will make all reasonable efforts to contact the Public Safety service providers but cannot be held responsible for their response time or their activities Drivers have the responsibility to pay primary attention to the road and drive safely A driver should pull over to a safe parking spot before using Vehicle Communication System services Drivers who allow themselves to become distracted m...

Page 91: ...ons shown in the FUEL SETUP and STATUS controls SETUP Press this control for the following displays Language Units English Metric Autolocks Easy Entry Exit if equipped Lock Chirp if equipped STATUS Selecting this function from the STATUS control causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either a...

Page 92: ...ll not show the addition of fuel for a few kilometers miles The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have 80 km 50 miles to empty This tone will sound every 10 minutes until you refuel Fuel Econ Avg Select this function from the FUEL control to display your average fuel economy in liters 100 km or miles gallon If you calculate your average fuel economy ...

Page 93: ...rol Refer to Speed control in this chapter 3 Press the RESET control to clear the system memory Actual highway fuel economy is now displayed This current average measure will change as the speed control system changes the engine speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed This is most noticeable in hilly environments 4 Drive the vehicle at least 8 km 5 miles with the speed control system engaged to...

Page 94: ...nglish to Metric Autolocks 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the autolocks ON or OFF Easy entry exit if equipped 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry exit ON or OFF Lock chirp if equipped 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for ...

Page 95: ...control and clearing the warning message Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset They will not reappear until an ignition OFF RUN cycle has been completed This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Engine power reduced Warning cannot be reset Pull off...

Page 96: ...ating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine If this warning stays on contact your dealer as soon as possible TURN OFF IGNITION Displayed when the engine is overheating Turn off the engine If this warning stays on contact your dealer as soon as possible DRIVER S DOOR AJAR Displayed when the driver s door is not completely closed PASSENGER DOOR AJAR Displayed when the p...

Page 97: ...ning stays on contact your dealer as soon as possible LOW FUEL LEVEL Displayed when you have approximately 80 km 50 miles to empty CHECK FUEL CAP Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter LOW BRAKE FLUID Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake sys...

Page 98: ...ile the engine is running contact your dealer for service as soon as possible For further information refer to AdvanceTracy stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter TRUNK AJAR Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed LOW WASHER FLUID Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full Check the washer fluid level Refer to Checking and adding washer fluid in the M...

Page 99: ... indicated by the message center USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS To reset the oil monitoring system to 100 after each oil change approximately 8 000 km 5 000 miles or 180 days perform the following 1 Press the STATUS control to access the System Check function Press RESET to reset oil 2 Press and hold the RESET control to set to 100 3 After a successful reset the message center will display OIL L...

Page 100: ...on Controly and AdvanceTracy if equipped Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to open the trunk You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key The remote trunk release control and power door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perime...

Page 101: ...door REMOVAL INSTALLATION OF ASHTRAY Before removing and installing the ashtray make sure the ignition is in the off position and move the floor mounted automatic shifter from the park position In order to prevent damage follow these instructions when removing installing the ashtray Removal 1 Push and release ashtray face to open 2 Pull up on face of ashtray until ashtray releases Driver Controls ...

Page 102: ...he ignition When the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition the steering column will automatically unlock The steering column lock is equipped on manual transmission vehicles only CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include Utility compartment Power point rear of console Traction control if equipped Cellular phone if equipped Cupholders Air vents...

Page 103: ...at can be used for securing different sized objects To attach the cargo net to the anchors Take the bottom strap of one side of the net and push the anchor through the strap loop Take the top strap of same side of the net and push the anchor through the strap loop Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The luggage rack is dealer installed only See your local Lincoln Mercu...

Page 104: ... not work until the vehicle is disarmed Smart locks With the key in the ignition in any switch position and either the driver s or passenger s door open the doors cannot be locked using the power door lock switches The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition by pressing the manual lock button on the door operating the remote entry transmitter or operating the driver s door with a ...

Page 105: ...EASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle To open the luggage compartment door lid from within the luggage compartment pull the illu...

Page 106: ...stry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Your remote entry system co...

Page 107: ...s disarmed If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver door and disarm the perimeter alarm if armed The interior lamps will illuminate and the turn signal lamps will display two short flashes to indicate disarming of t...

Page 108: ... turn signal lamps will display one short flash If all the doors hood and trunk are not closed the turn signal lamps will display five short flashes Press the control a second time within three seconds to receive audible confirmation that all the doors hood and trunk are closed The horn will sound one chirp if all the doors hood and trunk are closed The horn will sound two chirps if all the doors ...

Page 109: ...nk is closed before driving your vehicle The trunk may appear closed but it may not be latched Failure to do so may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block rear view vision Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters 33 feet away from your vehicle A decr...

Page 110: ...uld like to purchase additional transmitters for your vehicle up to four may be programmed into memory take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer for programming It will be necessary for your dealer to reprogram all the remote transmitters to your vehicle while performing this service Illuminated entry The illuminated entry feature will automatically turn on the interior lamps when the re...

Page 111: ...urned off or on by your dealer Memory seat mirror steering column feature if equipped This feature allows you to recall previously stored seat mirror steering column positions with your remote transmitter s Up to four remote transmitters can be activated to utilize the two available memory positions Press this control to move the seat mirror steering column to the previously stored positions Stori...

Page 112: ...ey programmed to your vehicle is used The SecuriLocky passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel When the ignition is in the OFF position the indicator will flash once every 2 sec...

Page 113: ...ssues Large metallic objects Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items A second key on the same key ring as the coded key If any of these items are present you need to keep these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key but can cause a momentary no start condition if they are...

Page 114: ...spare coded key s programmed Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin 1 Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 1 LOCK to 4 RUN maintain ignition in 4 RUN for at least one second 2 Turn ignition to 1 LOCK and remove the first coded key from the ignition 3 Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to 1 LOCK insert the se...

Page 115: ...roubleshooting Arming the system When armed the perimeter alarm will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash the turn signal lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will sound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system Press the remote transmitter lo...

Page 116: ... the following to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down Push control to lower head restraint Four way head restraints if equipped Your vehicle s seats may be equipped with four way adjustable head restraints The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the h...

Page 117: ...umbar support if equipped The lumbar control is located on the front of the seat cushion Turn to adjust lumbar support Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat Press one side of the control to adjust firmness Press the other side of the control to adjust softness Seating and Safety Restraints 116 ...

Page 118: ...light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated Adjusting the power seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the seat Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safet...

Page 119: ... the control up or down to move the seat up and down 8 way 6 way Move front rear of control up down to tilt seat cushion 8 way Easy access easy out feature if equipped This feature automatically moves the driver s seat backward when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the key is removed from the ignition cylinder Seating and Safety Restraints 118 ...

Page 120: ...e positions The memory seat control is located on the driver door To program position one move the driver seat to the desired position using the seat controls Press the SET control The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 A position can only be set or recalled when th...

Page 121: ...he seatback s make sure you hear the seat latch into place Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly routed over the rear seatback SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained Seati...

Page 122: ...ats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the...

Page 123: ...Combination lap and shoulder belts Front seat belts Rear seat belts Seating and Safety Restraints 122 ...

Page 124: ...has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest After any vehicle collision the seat belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly In ...

Page 125: ...e mode is the normal retractor mode allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km h 5 mph or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic lockin...

Page 126: ...ter How to disengage the automatic locking mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode After any vehicle collision the combination lap and shoulder belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the aut...

Page 127: ...fety belt maintenance section in this chapter Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To ...

Page 128: ...chime remain off BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached a...

Page 129: ...elts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Seat belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars ...

Page 130: ...ltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only Deactivating activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated activated by performing the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that The parking brake is set The gearshift is in P Park automatic t...

Page 131: ...ty belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off Once again the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds 9 After receiving confirmation the deactivation activation procedure is complete Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended there is...

Page 132: ... and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Cleaning chapter AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems In th...

Page 133: ...ppropriate child restraints National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm 10 inches between an occupant s chest and the driver air bag module Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag Move your ...

Page 134: ...nal important safety information read all information on safety restraints in this guide Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision Air bags can kill or injure a child in a ...

Page 135: ...lision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation After air bag deployment it is normal to notice a smoke like powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant This may consist of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag Small amounts of ...

Page 136: ...ors and air bags side air bags if equipped Refer to Side air bag system later in this chapter safety belt pretensioners one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness light and tone and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning including the impact sensors the system wiring ...

Page 137: ...r on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags and increase the risk of injury in an accident Do not l...

Page 138: ...seats In certain lateral collisions the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated even if the respective seat is not occupied The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to c...

Page 139: ...equired Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as used for front air bag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned to the RUN position A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If an...

Page 140: ...tions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use When possible always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child in a safety seat Chi...

Page 141: ... hips and the knees bend comfortably Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children When children should use booster seats 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 about 80 lbs about 8 to 12 year...

Page 142: ... would be a better choice Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs The shoulder belt should cross the chest resting snugly on the center of the shoulder The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips never up high across the stomach If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shel...

Page 143: ...r towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size 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 pro...

Page 144: ...de Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage For more information on top tether straps refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If y...

Page 145: ...rear seat whenever possible 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then 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 instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted Seating and Safety Restraints 144 ...

Page 146: ...he retractor in the automatic 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 indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your kn...

Page 147: ...through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward 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 Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information ab...

Page 148: ...erwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position 4 Open the tether anchor cover 5 Clip the 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 Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder be...

Page 149: ...symbol The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided primarily for child seats at the outboard seats and are further apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seats A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center rear seat A child seat with LATCH attachments on belt webbing can be used at the center rear seat unle...

Page 150: ... LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protect...

Page 151: ... running 4 RUN all electrical circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field streng...

Page 152: ...controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at high engine RPM Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For ...

Page 153: ...te have the vehicle serviced If the driver s safety belt is fastened the light may not illuminate Starting the engine Note Whenever you start your vehicle release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter 2 3 1 4 5 P BRAKE H C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 40 80 120 160 200 240 km h RPMX1000 RESET MPH A B F E CHECK FUEL CAP Driving 152 ...

Page 154: ...g for a few seconds apply the brake shift into gear and drive Using the engine block heater if equipped An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which improves starting warms up the engine faster and allows the heater defroster system to respond quickly Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 23 C 10 F or below For best results ...

Page 155: ...vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm one inch Adjust the heating or air conditioning if equipped to bring in fresh air Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow leaves and other debris BRAKES Your service brakes are self adjusting Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance Occasional brak...

Page 156: ... should be inspected by a qualified service technician The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensates for this tendency The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle on bottom to a non ABS equipped vehicle on top during hard braking with ...

Page 157: ...s parked To set the parking brake apply the brake pedal and pull the handle up as far as possible The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated when the ignition is turned to to the RUN position until the parking brake is released The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to s...

Page 158: ...icle with the power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark on the reservoir If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls the condition could be caused by any of the following Underinflated tire s on any wheel s Uneven vehicle loading High crown in center of road High crossw...

Page 159: ... to make better use of available traction on slippery surfaces The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered roads This is especially evident if wheel spin up should occur while turning During Traction Controly operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not rev up when you pu...

Page 160: ...puts the system will attempt to increase the turning response of the vehicle The AdvanceTracy enhances stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction to control the vehicle The benefits of the AdvanceTracy system are most noticeable when driving in wet snowy icy road conditions and or when performing emergency maneuvers In an emergency lane change the driver will experience be...

Page 161: ...ovement of the brake pedal when the system checks itself During AdvanceTracy operation you may experience the following A rumble or grinding sound much like ABS or Traction Controly A slight deceleration or a reduction in the acceleration of the vehicle The AdvanceTracy indicator light will flash If your foot is on the brake pedal you will feel a vibration in the pedal much like ABS As with any ve...

Page 162: ...e pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the RUN position and the brake pedal depressed 1 Apply the parking brake turn ignition key to LOCK then remove the key 2 Insert the key and turn it to OFF Apply the brake pedal and shift to N Neutral In the OFF position the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P Park position without the ...

Page 163: ...peration is considered normal and will not affect function durability of the transmission Once the vehicle is at operating temperature it may take several shifts at the same operating condition for the transmission to properly adapt Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation The more varied the driving habits speed and torque the longer it may take to adapt bu...

Page 164: ...ts the rear wheels from turning Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift lever is latched in P Park Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse P R N D5 D4 3 2 1 P R N D5 D4 3 2 1 Driving 163 ...

Page 165: ...ehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear Drive 5 Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through five P R N D5 D4 3 2 1 P R N D5 D4 3 2 1 Driving 164 ...

Page 166: ...drive can be made by shifting to D5 Selecting 4 Drive at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to 4th gear Selecting D4 from lower speeds will cause the transmission to upshift at the proper speed 3 Third Transmission operates in third gear only Selecting 3 Third provides engine braking Upshifts can be made by shifting to 4 Drive or 5 Overdrive Selecting 3 Third at higher speeds causes th...

Page 167: ... Overdrive Selecting 1 Low at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will shift to 1 Low after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed Driving with a 5 speed automatic transmission with the Select Shift Transmission SST shifter if equipped Your automatic transmission electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy This feature is designed t...

Page 168: ...n operation to its optimum shift feel Driving with a 5 speed automatic transmission with the Select Shift Transmission SST shifter if equipped Your transmission 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 vehicle or transmission may have firm and or ...

Page 169: ...ove the automatic gearshift Refer to Driving with a 5 speed automatic transmission in this chapter for Park Reverse Neutral D5 and D4 information Manual shift mode With the gearshift lever in D5 Overdrive the gearshift lever can be moved to the right and into the manual shift mode The transmission will remain in the manual shift mode until the gearshift lever is moved back to D5 Overdrive Driving ...

Page 170: ... to 2 Second gear If the driver starts in 2 Second gear and does not pass a throttle angle of 60 the transmission will remain in 2 Second gear No automatic upshift will occur If the driver passes the 60 throttle angle a 2 1 kickdown will occur scheduled by the processor as used in D5 Once the 2 1 kickdown has occurred the transmission will remain in 1 First gear until 2 Second gear is manually sel...

Page 171: ...t Speeds Upshift according to the following charts Recommended upshifts when accelerating Select Shift V6 3 0L Shift from 1 2 n a 2 3 39 km h 24 mph 3 4 56 km h 35 mph 4 5 69 km h 43 mph Recommended upshifts when cruising Select Shift V6 3 0L Shift from 1 2 n a 2 3 29 km h 18 mph 3 4 50 km h 31 mph 4 5 64 km h 40 mph Recommended upshifts when accelerating Select Shift V8 3 9L Shift from 1 2 n a 2 ...

Page 172: ...UIPPED Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission you must 1 Make sure the parking brake is fully set 2 Depress the clutch pedal fully 3 Put the gearshift lever in N Neutral 1 2 4 5 R 3 Driving 171 ...

Page 173: ...y pressing down on the accelerator pedal Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill These actions will greatly reduce clutch life Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart Recommended upshifts when accelerating 5 speed manual transmission Shift from 1 2 24 km h 15 mph 2 3 45 ...

Page 174: ...al transmission Shift from 1 2 18 km h 11 mph 2 3 32 km h 20 mph 3 4 51 km h 32 mph 4 5 68 km h 42 mph Parking your vehicle 1 Disengage the clutch apply brake and shift into N Neutral 2 Set parking brake 3 Shift into 1 First 1 2 4 5 R 3 Driving 173 ...

Page 175: ...conds before shifting into R Reverse Shift into R Reverse only by moving the gearshift lever left of 1 First gear and then forward into R Reverse gear Removing key from ignition Turn the ignition key to position 1 LOCK Remove the ignition key DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water especially if the depth is unknown Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the i...

Page 176: ...vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Base curb weight plus payload weight The GVW is not a limit or a specification GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum permissible total weight of the base vehicle occupants optional equipment and cargo The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver s door pillar GAWR Gross Ax...

Page 177: ...tional equipment refer to these limitations If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle potentially including weight added to the cab the weight added should not exceed the front axle reserve capacity FARC Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways i e restrict the number of occupants or amount of cargo carried ...

Page 178: ...iler tow package which includes a trailer tow module and the necessary wiring to connect the trailer tow module to the electrical system and to the trailer This option is available through your dealer or through Ford Customer Service Division Please refer to Preparing to tow for further information Engine Maximum GCWR kg lbs Trailer weight range 0 maximum kg lbs 3 0L 0 2885 0 6361 0 455 0 1003 3 9...

Page 179: ...c or surge type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase The braking system of the tow vehicl...

Page 180: ...tances your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for more information Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles Allow more distance for stopping with a trail...

Page 181: ...owing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome The following recreational towing guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum speed is 56 km h 35 mph Maximum distance is 80 km 50 miles If a distance of 80 km 50 miles or a speed of 56 km h 35 mph must be exceeded you must disconnect the driveshaft Ford recommends the driveshaft...

Page 182: ... dealership one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on Coverage period Exact fuel amounts Towing of your disabled vehicle Emergency travel expense reimbursement Travel planning benefits US...

Page 183: ...istance coverage you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown approaching danger etc The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off The hazard lights control is loc...

Page 184: ...m for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the RUN position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a ...

Page 185: ... 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the right hand side kick panel Remove the panel cover to access th...

Page 186: ...VCS 6 10A OBD II 7 5A DDM DSM Anti theft LED Security Horn Power Mirror 8 5A Right Front Turn Right Front Repeater Right Front Sidemarker Right Front Park Lamps SEE OWNER S MANUAL RELAY 1 REPLACEMENT FUSES FUSE 8 FUSE 9 FUSE 10 FUSE 11 FUSE 12 FUSE 13 FUSE 14 FUSE 15 FUSE 16 FUSE 17 FUSE 18 FUSE 19 FUSE 20 FUSE 21 FUSE 1 FUSE 2 FUSE 3 FUSE 4 FUSE 5 FUSE 6 FUSE 7 FUSE 22 FUSE 23 FUSE 24 FUSE 25 FUS...

Page 187: ...ntrols RSM Rain Sensor Module 17 5A RCM Alternator Warning Lamp 18 20A Radio CIA 19 15A Tilt Tele Motors 20 10A FEM DATC Cluster Brake Shift Interlock REM 21 10A Power Folding Mirrors 22 10A DDM Driver Door Mirror 23 10A Right Front High Beam 24 5A PATS 25 10A Left Front Low Beam 26 10A Wiper Relay Windshield Washer 27 10A Radio Cellphone VCS 28 5A Not Used Spare 29 5A FEM 30 5A FEM Passenger Powe...

Page 188: ...l systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter 7 Roadside Emergencies 187 ...

Page 189: ...Fuel Injectors 6 15A Transmission Solenoid 7 Not Used 8 Not Used 9 5A PCM KAPWR 10 5A IAC Solenoid 11 15A HEGOs 12 10A COPs 13 30A Heated Wiper Park RELAY 14 RELAY 15 RELAY 11 RELAY 12 RELAY 10 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RELAY 13 RELAY 08 DIODE RELAY 04 RELAY 05 RELAY 01 RELAY 09 RELAY 06 RELAY 02 RELAY 07 RELAY 03 Roadside Emergencies 188 ...

Page 190: ...2 30A ABS Motor 23 Not Used Fuse Plug 24 Not Used Relay 01 Wiper Hi Lo Relay 02 Wiper Park Relay 03 COPs and HEGOs Relay 04 Not Used Relay 05 Auxiliary Coolant Pump V8 Relay 06 Horn Relay 07 Fog Lamps Relay 08 A C Clutch Relay 09 Wiper Run Acc Relay 10 Blower Motor Relay 11 Not Used Relay 12 Heated Wiper Park Relay 13 Not Used Relay 14 PCM Power Relay 15 Starter Motor Diode PCM Mini fuses Cartridg...

Page 191: ... s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter Roadside Eme...

Page 192: ... 7 5A Right Rear Stop Lamp 8 10A Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 9 5A Heated Mirror 10 20A Powerpoint 11 15A Heated Seats 12 5A Transit Relay if equipped 13 Not Used 14 5A Phone CD VEMS 15 5A Alternator Sense 16 20A Moonroof 17 15A Fuel Pump Motor 18 20A Subwoofer Amplifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 PBT MINI FUSE SEE OWNER S MANUAL CONSULTER LA GUIDE CARTRIDGE FUSE 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 ...

Page 193: ... 001 SSP1 Relay 002 SSP4 Relay 003 Rear Defroster Relay 004 SSP3 Relay 005 SSP2 Relay 006 Not Used Relay 007 Fuel Pump Motor Diode 01 Not Used Diode 02 Fuel Pump Motor Mini fuses Maxi fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the roa...

Page 194: ...nce Label tow a trailer use tire chains drive through an automatic car wash because of the vehicle s reduced ground clearance try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel drive for long distances when the temporary use spare is on operate the vehicle with more than one temporary use spare tire use the wheel for any other type of vehicle use more than one temporary spare tire ...

Page 195: ...Park on a level surface activate hazard flashers and set parking brake 2 Place gearshift lever in P Park or R manual transmission turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel 3 Lift the trunk cargo cover and remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench Roadside Emergencies 194 ...

Page 196: ...of personal injury do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 6 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 7 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tig...

Page 197: ...key assembly is lost see your nearest Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of keys Do not use an impact wrench with the anti theft key To remove the anti theft lug nut 1 Insert the key over the locking lug nut Make sure you hold the key square to the lug nut If you hold the key at an angle you could damage the key and the lug nut 2 Place the lug nut wrench over the lug n...

Page 198: ... is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of your disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system Keep the battery vent hose attached at all times 3 Park the booster vehicl...

Page 199: ... to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 198 ...

Page 200: ...ie down stud Your vehicle may be equipped with a plastic cap on top of the tire tie down stud This cap must be removed prior to attaching the cable to the stud 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 Roadside Emergencies 199 ...

Page 201: ...ne at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines for an additional three minutes before 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 spare tire tie down stud Roadside Emergencies 200 ...

Page 202: ...2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 201 ...

Page 203: ...itive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 202 ...

Page 204: ...t or flatbed equipment Do not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle Roadside Emerg...

Page 205: ...or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center ...

Page 206: ... 1 800 521 4140 TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 www ford com In Canada Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 565 3673 FORD www ford ca In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Your telephone numbe...

Page 207: ...he following Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer There are several plans available in various time...

Page 208: ...Ford dealership sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage c...

Page 209: ... your application The toll free phone number of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following information Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case The year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN liste...

Page 210: ... mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some cases on the dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To request a DSB Brochure Application For a brochure application speak to your dealer or write call to the Board at the followi...

Page 211: ...ANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate These officials can inform you of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti knock index lower than is recommended for your vehicle contact a district or owner relations...

Page 212: ...m 6 00 p m EST Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card holders only Obtaining a French owner s guide French Owner s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications P O Box 1580 Station B Mississauga Ontario L4Y 4G3 IN CALIFORNIA U S ONLY California Civil Code Section 1793 2 d requires that if a manufacturer or its rep...

Page 213: ...he repair of the nonconformity at the following address Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE B Dearborn MI 48126 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Com...

Page 214: ...ppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible WAXING Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six mont...

Page 215: ...d dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household detergent To remove tar and grease use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal B7A 19520 AA available from your dealer ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than...

Page 216: ... 3 0L DOHC V6 engine Cleaning 215 ...

Page 217: ...d Road Oil Removal B7A 19520 AA WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly If the wiper does not wipe properly substances on the windshield rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes tree sap or other organic contamination To clean these items please follow these tips The ...

Page 218: ...Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the painted surfaces CLEANING SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner In order to remove stains and soil clean with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner E8AZ 19523 AA Never saturate...

Page 219: ...here the side air bag is mounted Such products may contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a collision The air bag may not function correctly and not provide any injury reduction benefits LEATHER SEATS 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 Viny...

Page 220: ...lable in Canada F2AZ 19530 A Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 11 A Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover not available in Canada B7A 19520 AA Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner not available in Canada E8AZ 19523 AA Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15...

Page 221: ...e When the engine is running keep loose clothing jewelry or long hair away from 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 lit cigarettes open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts If you disconnect the battery the engine must relearn its idle conditions and the...

Page 222: ...gearshift in neutral 2 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Note Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any time Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before working near the fan OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release hand...

Page 223: ...ngine oil dipstick 3 Brake and clutch if equipped fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Air filter assembly 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box 9 Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir 1 9 8 2 3 5 6 7 4 Maintenance and Specifications 222 ...

Page 224: ...tick 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Air filter assembly 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box 9 Engine cooling fan fluid reservoir 9 8 7 6 4 1 2 3 5 Maintenance and Specifications 223 ...

Page 225: ...sed only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engin...

Page 226: ...ge Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosi...

Page 227: ...meeting Ford Specification WSS M2C153 H SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide Do not use supplemental engine oil additives oil treatments or engine treatments They are unnecessary and could under certai...

Page 228: ...tion keep the top of the battery clean and dry Make certain that the vent hose is attached Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy As a result of this the transmission may shift firmly This operation is considered normal and will not affe...

Page 229: ...call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Because your vehicle s engine is electronically controlled by a computer some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for opti...

Page 230: ... be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50 50 coolant and water which equates to a freeze point of 36 C 34 F Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the cold full of...

Page 231: ...t the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding cool...

Page 232: ...se of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC 6 darkens the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan Do not add mix an orange colored extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC 2 US or CXC 209 Canada meeting Ford specification WSS M97B44 D with the factory filled coolant Mixing Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or ...

Page 233: ...gins to release 3 Step back while the pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture see above to within the cold fill range or the cold full level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator unt...

Page 234: ...w your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can hold refer to Refill capacities in this chapter Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 36 C 34 F It may be...

Page 235: ...he engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain How fail safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H hot area The symbol will illuminate The symbol will illuminat...

Page 236: ...he engine 2 Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility 3 If this is not possible wait a short period for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Re start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the cha...

Page 237: ...portant safety precautions Do not 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 hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper...

Page 238: ...por can cause serious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remov...

Page 239: ... the fill position Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 8 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn until it stops 3 Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe 4 To install the cap align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe 5 Turn the filler cap cloc...

Page 240: ...he effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was not designed may not be covered by your warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Premium unleaded gasoline with an R M 2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimum performance The use of gasolines with lower octane ratings may degrade performance We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as Premium in high altitude ...

Page 241: ...ogo Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasolines to improve air quality Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components If you have run out of fuel You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engin...

Page 242: ...f 4 Check the fluid level in the reservoir It should be between the MIN and MAX lines Do not add fluid if the level is in this range 5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refill...

Page 243: ...r cylinder runs dry this may cause the brakes to fail TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The 5R55N transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly ...

Page 244: ...ansmission fluid if equipped 1 Clean the filler plug 2 Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level 3 Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening 4 Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening 5 Install and tighten the fill plug securely Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter Ma...

Page 245: ...ng water for 15 minutes Seek medical if irritation persists If taken internally drink water and induce vomiting Seek medical attention immediately AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers Not...

Page 246: ... filter element 1 Loosen the hose clamp on the outlet tube at the air filter housing 2 Release the two clamps that secure the cover to the air filter housing and place the cover aside Maintenance and Specifications 245 ...

Page 247: ... fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic...

Page 248: ...e A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when...

Page 249: ...ns found on the inflation placard Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide If you notice that the tires wear unev...

Page 250: ... can be driven with the unidirectional full size spare rotating counter to the directional arrow on the tire sidewall Your unidirectional full size spare tire is rotated for wear balance Best performance may be achieved by remounting the tire to the wheel if necessary to permit tire rotation with the directional arrow on the tire sidewall Maintenance and Specifications 249 ...

Page 251: ...mended on the label If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may not drive properly and safely Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size type load carrying capacity and tread design e g All Terrain Touring etc as originally offered by Ford Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose contro...

Page 252: ...s rub or bang against your vehicle stop and re tighten the chains If this does not work remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed Do not use tire chains on dry roads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when ...

Page 253: ...r Oil 3 9L 4V V8 engine 5 7L 6 0 quarts Engine coolant 2 Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant green colored or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored 3 0L 4V V6 engine 10 6L 11 2 quarts 3 9L 4V V8 engine 11 3L 11 9 quarts Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt ATF All Fill to MAX line on reservoir Engine cooling fan fluid Motorcraft MERCONt ATF All Fill to MAX line on reservoir Rear a...

Page 254: ...se lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected service is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water The axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water Fill 6 mm to 14 mm 1 4 inch to 9 16 inch below bottom of fill hole 4 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCONt and MERCONt V are not interchang...

Page 255: ...r hinges striker plates seat tracks and fuel filler door hinge Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or F5AZ 19G209 AA ESR M1C159 A Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant green colored VC 4 A US or CXC 10 Canada ESE M97B44 A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A WSS M97B51 A1 Engine oil all engines Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO 5W20 QSP WSS M2C153 H...

Page 256: ...asher fluid Ultra clear Windshield Washer Concentrate C9AZ 19550 AC ESR M17P5 A 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications DOT 3 fluid is recommended However if DOT 3 is not available DOT 4 fluid can be used 2 Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission...

Page 257: ...high speeds Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components af...

Page 258: ...ter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the Check Engine Service Engine Soon light on If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced the on board diagnostics system is reset to a not ready for I M test condition To ready the on board diagnostics system for I M testing a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below First at leas...

Page 259: ...he full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank For consistent results when filling the fuel tank Turn the engine ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running Use the same filling rate setting low medium high each time the tank is filled Allow no more than 2 aut...

Page 260: ...el economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy Idling for long periods of time greater than one minute may waste fuel Anticipate stopping slowing down may eliminate the need to stop Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at ...

Page 261: ...i luggage racks may reduce fuel economy Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12 16 km 8 10 miles of driving Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the ga...

Page 262: ...mm in 1 Overall length 4 925 mm 193 9 in 2 Overall width 1 859 mm 73 2 in 3 Overall height 1 426 mm 56 1 in 4 Wheelbase 2 909 mm 114 5 in 5 Track Front 1 537 mm 60 5 in 5 Track Rear 1 544 mm 60 8 in 2 5 3 Maintenance and Specifications 261 ...

Page 263: ...e A pillar 1 4 MFD BY FORD MOTOR CO IN U S A EXT PNT XXXXXX XXXXXX RC XX DSO XXXX BAR INT TR TP PS R AXLE TR SPR X XX XXX X XX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXX UPC F85B 1520472 AB DATE XXXXX GVWR XXXXXXXXXXXX VIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FRONT GAWR XXXXXX XXXXXXX REAR GAWR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY BUMPER AND THEFT PRE VENTION STANDARDS I...

Page 264: ...umber 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating GVWR 3 Vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block transmission frame and transfer case if equipped XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Mai...

Page 265: ...s any component damaged by the defective accessory The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 20 000 km 12 000 miles whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehic...

Page 266: ... Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios 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 qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may ha...

Page 267: ...fication 256 Axle lubricant specifications 254 256 refill capacities 252 B Battery 227 acid treating emergencies 227 charging system warning light 12 jumping a disabled battery 197 maintenance free 227 replacement specifications 251 servicing 227 BeltMinder 127 Brakes 154 anti lock 155 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 12 156 brake warning light 11 fluid checking and adding 241 fluid refill...

Page 268: ...stance 181 Ford accessories for your vehicle 219 Ford Extended Service Plan 206 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 210 Getting roadside assistance 181 Getting the service you need 204 Ordering additional owner s literature 211 The Dispute Settlement Board 207 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 209 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 59 Defrost rear window 57 Dipstick automatic tr...

Page 269: ...40 filling your vehicle with fuel 236 238 258 filter specifications 240 251 fuel pump shut off switch 182 gauge 17 improving fuel economy 257 low fuel warning light 14 octane rating 239 256 quality 239 running out of fuel 240 safety information relating to automotive fuels 236 Fuses 183 184 G Garage door opener 82 Gas cap see Fuel cap 11 238 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 257 Gauges 16 engine coolan...

Page 270: ...s 103 111 113 key in ignition chime 15 positions of the ignition 150 removing from the ignition 174 valet key 103 L Lamps autolamp system 58 bulb replacement specifications chart 64 cargo lamps 60 daytime running light 59 fog lamps 58 headlamps 58 headlamps flash to pass 60 instrument panel dimming 60 interior lamps 63 65 replacing bulbs 63 65 66 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 62 Lights war...

Page 271: ...rts 240 251 O Octane rating 239 Odometer 17 Oil see Engine oil 224 P Panic alarm feature remote entry system 108 Parking brake 156 Parts see Motorcraft parts 251 Power distribution box see Fuses 187 190 Power door locks 103 110 Power mirrors 74 Power steering 157 fluid checking and adding 241 fluid refill capacity 252 fluid specifications 254 256 Power Windows 70 R Radio 30 Radio reception 45 Rear...

Page 272: ...5 Speedometer 17 Starting your vehicle 150 152 jump starting 197 Steering speed sensitive 157 Steering column lock 101 Steering wheel controls 69 75 80 tilting 14 69 T Tachometer 18 Tires 192 246 248 changing 192 193 checking the pressure 248 replacing 250 rotating 248 snow tires and chains 251 tire grades 247 treadwear 247 Towing 176 recreational towing 180 trailer towing 176 wrecker 203 Traction...

Page 273: ...our vehicle 154 W Warning chimes 15 Warning lights see Lights 10 Water Driving through 174 Windows power 70 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and cleaning 68 operation 67 replacing wiper blades 68 Wrecker towing 203 Index 272 ...

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