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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

Vehicle dimensions

mm (in)

(1) Overall length

4925 mm (193.9 in)

(2) Overall width

1859 mm (73.2 in)

(3) Overall height

1424 mm (56.0 in)

(4) Wheelbase

2909 mm (114.5 in)

(5) Tread - Front

1540 mm (60.6 in)

(5) Tread - Rear

1543 mm (60.7 in)

Maintenance and Specifications

280

Summary of Contents for 2003 LS

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Page 2: ...4 Climate Controls 72 Electronic automatic temperature control 72 Lights 80 Headlamps 80 Turn signal control 84 Bulb replacement 84 Driver Controls 90 Windshield wiper washer control 90 Steering wheel adjustment 92 Power windows 94 Mirrors 96 Speed control 99 Message center 110 Locks and Security 124 Keys 124 Locks 124 Anti theft system 128 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 ...

Page 3: ...trol AdvanceTrac 190 Transmission operation 194 Trailer towing 202 Roadside Emergencies 204 Getting roadside assistance 204 Hazard flasher switch 205 Fuel pump shut off switch 206 Fuses and relays 206 Changing tires 215 Jump starting 220 Wrecker towing 226 Customer Assistance 227 Reporting safety defects U S only 236 Cleaning 237 Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 4: ... 283 Index 286 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2003 Ford Motor Company Table of Content...

Page 5: ...on 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 apply to your particular vehicle Furth...

Page 6: ...cle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of new vehicle operation Vary your speed to ...

Page 7: ...ould result in personal injury Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be and is turned OFF Data Recording Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to information such as the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passe...

Page 8: ...r your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from 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 thi...

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

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

Page 11: ...s System OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle serviced immediately Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures c...

Page 12: ...A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash a malfunction has been detected have the system serviced immediately Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated Air bag readi...

Page 13: ...or flashing this indicates a transmission malfunction and may cause damage to your transmission Contact your dealer immediately AdvanceTrac娂 if equipped Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information Traction Control娂 active Illuminates when the Traction Control娂 is active If the ligh...

Page 14: ...ake turn tail lamps bulb has burned out Depress the RESET control to return to the Trip odometer display Door ajar if equipped Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators stay on or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high...

Page 15: ...e driver s door is opened GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Never remove the ...

Page 16: ...te Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information NOTICE TO OWNERS ...

Page 17: ...o engage disengage DSP status and choose signal modes of JAZZ CLUB HALL NEWS CHURCH STADIUM Ambiance if equipped This feature gives the feeling of being there to your music creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to the music Press DSP to access the ambiance menu Press SEL to engage disengage Turn the volume control to increase decrease the level of ambiance Press DSP again...

Page 18: ...Traffic announcement mode and Program type mode The Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired Traffic Allows you to hear ...

Page 19: ...mpatibility 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 recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip mar...

Page 20: ...ress and hold the volume control for five seconds Then press SEL to increase or decrease the volume setting The level will appear in the display 14 Load Press to load a CD Press and hold to load up to six discs 15 Shuffle Press to play tracks in random order 16 Scan Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop 17 Disc Tune Press or to manually tune down up...

Page 21: ...ress BASS then press SEL to decrease or increase the bass levels Treble Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Press TREB then press SEL to decrease or increase the treble levels 4 Balance Allows you to shift speaker sound between the right and left speakers Press BAL then press SEL to shift sound to the left or right Entertainment Systems 20 ...

Page 22: ... Reduces tape noise and hiss press to activate deactivate 8 REW Rewind Works in tape and CD modes In tape mode radio play continues until rewind is stopped with the TAPE control or the beginning of the tape is reached In CD mode REW control reverses the CD within the current track FF fast forward Works in tape and CD modes In the tape mode tape direction automatically reverses when the end of the ...

Page 23: ... elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired Setting the clock Press RDS until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed Press SEL to increase or decrease 10 Autoset Press to set first six strong stations into AM FM1 or FM2 memory buttons press again to return to normal stations 11 Scan Works in radio tape and CD modes Press SCAN for a brief sampling of radio stati...

Page 24: ...peed sensitive volume if equipped Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Press and hold the volume control for five seconds Then press SEL to increase or decrease the volume setting The level will appear in the display 16 TAPE Press to play reverse side of the tape 17 CD door Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed si...

Page 25: ...s 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 recommended that homemade CDs be identified...

Page 26: ... selections are made by touching the desired selection on the screen 1 VOL PUSH Press to turn the system ON OFF Turn to adjust the audio volume level 2 AUDIO Press to enter audio mode and access radio CD CDDJ DVD if equipped settings 3 MAP Press to enter map mode and view your current vehicle position on the map Press and hold to obtain additional position information 4 DEST Press to enter Destina...

Page 27: ...ightness is achieved refer to Menu mode section Once maximum brightness is achieved revert to AUTO mode display setting Initial map display After pressing AGREE to the initial WARNING screen you will move into the initial map screen which shows the current vehicle location Pressing the globe icon will take you to the user settings audible feedback navigation units language and clock Quick Start Ho...

Page 28: ...o load a CD The screen will open 2 Press LOAD and select the desired slot Or press and hold LOAD to auto load all available slots The slot indicator lights blink rate will increase when the system is ready to accept a disc Push CD OPEN CLOSE to close the screen Once closed the CD will begin to play 3 Use the touch controls to advance tracks scan pause etc The small red lights below the CD slot wil...

Page 29: ... Off to turn the voice guidance option on off Use the numeric keys 1 7 to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts Voice activated commands if equipped Your Lincoln Navigation System LNS may be equipped with a voice activated feature which allows you to speak certain commands to the system Speaking clearly will help to ensure that the system correctly responds to your commands Most...

Page 30: ...wn While in navigation map mode the following commands are available by voice activation Zoom in Zoom out Minimum scale Maximum scale While in navigation destination DEST mode the following commands are available by voice activation Home Detour While in navigation map mode the following commands are available by voice activation Gas station Gas Hospital Police station Restaurant Hotel Entertainmen...

Page 31: ...the main bezel This will take you into audio mode Volume power control Press knob to turn the audio system on off Turn to raise or lower volume The levels will be displayed on the screen To activate the navigation mode press MAP or DEST To adjust the navigation voice output level select the NAV MENU button via the map screen Entertainment Systems 30 ...

Page 32: ...middle of the screen Press to turn on 4 Select setting 1 to 7 or turn off The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3 Level 1 is the minimum setting and level 7 is the maximum setting The AM FM control works in radio CD and navigation modes SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 Enter...

Page 33: ...ress to find the next listenable station up down the frequency band Press to advance to the next previous track on a CD Tune adjust Press TUNE to manually move down up the frequency band In CD mode press TRACK to select the previous next Scan Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all listenable stations and CD tracks Press again to disable and remain on the current selection SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK ...

Page 34: ...ong stations are filled the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system s manually set memory stations press the AUTO SET again SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCA...

Page 35: ...ayback at a preset volume level Traffic information not available in most U S markets Information feature Press INFO to view the frequency call letters and PTY category of the selected FM station Program type PTY This feature allows you to search for Radio Data System RDS stations selectively by their program type SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY...

Page 36: ...z Religious Rock Soft Top 40 Once PTY has been programmed press SEEK or SCAN to initiate a search up or down the frequency Preset scan and Autoset also initiate PTY searches The search will stop when the desired program type has been reached If no program type is found a message will display SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 10...

Page 37: ...l Fade DSP SCV 4 Press to increase decrease the levels Bass Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Treble Allows you to raise or lower the audio system s treble output CD OPEN CLOSE MENU DEST MAP AUDIO VOL PUSH FM1 87 7MHZ 4 17AM SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 Entertainment Systems 36 ...

Page 38: ...in FM2 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM1 FM2 touch controls 2 Select a station 3 Press and hold a memory preset until the sound returns The frequency will appear in the preset CD mode CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when ...

Page 39: ...g you access to the in dash six CD system 3 Press LOAD and the desired CD slot number The indicator light will blink slowly at first then quickly signaling the system is ready 4 Insert a disc 5 To load more than one disc press and hold LOAD This will initiate autoload and will allow you to load all open CD slots SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 8...

Page 40: ...will start playing the last CD loaded Track Press to advance to the next previous track Rewind fast forward in CD mode Press to reverse or advance in the current CD track Scan feature in CD mode Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of all tracks on the current CD Press again to disengage and remain with the current track Entertainment Systems 39 ...

Page 41: ...cks will be played in random order Press again to disengage SHUFFLE OFF Compression feature The compression feature works in CD mode and boosts more quiet music and lowers louder music to minimize the need for volume adjustments When in CD or CDDJ mode press COMPRESS to engage or disengage the compression feature Pause In CD mode press PAUSE to pause the current track Press again to continue playi...

Page 42: ...markings are 1 32 1 16 1 4 1 2 1 8 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 miles The control can be used in a number of ways touch and hold one of the arrow buttons for the map to be displayed again at each zoom level touch one of the arrow buttons repeatedly for the map to be displayed again at the final zoom level touch one of the segments of the scale indicator for the map to be displayed at the selected zoom lev...

Page 43: ...ategory Select local map area POIs as destinations or waypoints The list of local area POIs can be sorted by distance name or icon Refer to Points of Interest for further information NEXT Press for the system to step through a list of the POIs requested and display them on the map INFO Press to access the address and phone number of a selected POI If home has been previously programmed in the Nav ...

Page 44: ...lating your route Those options are Minimize Time Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Screen symbols Navigation symbol Indicates the current vehicle position and points to the direction in which the vehicle is currently traveling Destination symbol Indicates the current route destination Next turn symbol Shows the next maneuver that will need to be taken on the current route Entert...

Page 45: ... be avoided in route calculations The right hand symbol indicates an avoid point If the avoid point is enlarged to an avoid area it will appear on the screen as a shaded box Way point symbol Indicates the location of a way point locations you wish to visit in route to your ultimate destination on the map Home position symbol Indicates the location on the map currently stored as the home position S...

Page 46: ...s Stored Locations On Route Scroll Voice Guidance Volume Depending upon whether or not a route is active will determine if route options route preferences is contained on the Navigation Menu Route options destination entered Once in navigation mode and a route is currently active press Chng route to access the ROUTE OPTIONS screen Choose from the following selections Detour Press to select a detou...

Page 47: ...driving conditions permit Ensure that you follow highway code restrictions and do not take any risks For example if you are unable to make a U turn continue on your journey The navigation system will recalculate your route to get you back to an appropriate road to your destination Navigation set up The Navigation Set up screen will allow you to make adjustments to the navigation displays Average s...

Page 48: ...oute preferences Calibration This feature is helpful if the car has been towed or if you notice it is not registering at the correct vehicle location on the map Press Position to reposition the vehicle location Press the screen to scroll the map to the desired location and press OK to confirm Press Distance to calibrate by distance and improve the navigation accuracy It is recommended to activate ...

Page 49: ...ap DVDs for further information Display Options The Display Options screen will allow you make adjustments to the navigation display screen You can choose from Map Mode Dual or Full Guidance Mode Arrows or Turn list Guidance Display On or Off Time to destination Show or Hide Entertainment Systems 48 ...

Page 50: ...s Destination Please refer to the Destination menu section for a complete description of the functions On route scroll The system automatically scrolls through the entire planned navigation route either forwards or backwards To activate press the arrow buttons at the bottom left of the map screen Voice guidance volume Allows you to turn the voice guidance option on off and to determine the volume ...

Page 51: ...nitial WARNING screen you will move into the initial map screen which shows the current vehicle location Pressing the globe icon will take you to the user settings audible feedback navigation units language and clock Note There may be a slight time delay between the soft key and the hard key functions Entertainment Systems 50 ...

Page 52: ...the last 20 entered destinations Press Next Page to access more selections Memory point Use to select from a memory point Freeway exit entrance Use to select a certain freeway exit or entrance Special Memory Points Use to select a destination from previously stored entries Search area Your navigation system uses a regional search area This area is the area from which navigational directions will b...

Page 53: ...elected a category your entry of the POI will be restricted to that category Previous destination Press Previous Destination on the Destination Entry Menu Select touch the desired item from the list of destinations previously reached The item details will be listed Confirm destination details Deleting previous destination Press Delete The list of previous destinations is displayed showing Delete P...

Page 54: ...tion details Note The list can be sorted by date name or icon by pressing the appropriate button Adding a memory point Once in the Store Memory Point Menu press ADD Select touch the desired menu item Enter select any required details The new point will be added to the stored list of memory points To give the new memory point a name Select it from the list Press NAME Enter the desired name STORE ME...

Page 55: ...le location When sorting by icon the icons are listed in the order they appear on the icon selection screen Choosing from the icon list After choosing ICON to edit 15 normal and three audible icons will be displayed Press the icon you wish to use The normal icons will be displayed on the map to indicate the map location identified with that icon The audible icon will sound a distinctive chime when...

Page 56: ... briefly show Memory Point Deleted Deleting all memory points In the Memory Point Menu press DELETE ALL The system will ask you to confirm deletion Press YES to confirm The screen will briefly show All Memory Points Deleted Home To set home for the first time Press MAP Press Nav Menu Press Stored Locations CD OPEN CLOSE MENU DEST MAP AUDIO VOL PUSH Entertainment Systems 55 ...

Page 57: ...ou may select home as a destination Adding a home location Select the desired menu item you wish to set as Home Address Memory Point Point of Interest Previous Destination Enter the required details Press OK to set the home position To view the set home position From the stored locations menu with home selected press LIST to view the location of the stored home position SET HOME Entertainment Syst...

Page 58: ...Press YES to confirm Freeway Entrance Exit Select Freeway Entrance Exit from the second page of the Destination Entry menu Follow these steps 1 Enter freeway name Enter the freeway name using the keyboard Press List to select a freeway from those displayed To enter numbers in the freeway name press Sym Entertainment Systems 57 ...

Page 59: ...estination details are displayed for confirmation Special memory points There are five possible memory points that you can set To set a memory point Press MAP Press Nav Menu Press Stored locations Press Special Memory Point Select Add and input destination Press OK to confirm To delete a memory point Press Delete The list will display Select the special memory point to delete Press Del all to dele...

Page 60: ... Address Point of Interest or Previous Destination Enter the necessary details for the selection If a destination was entered it will be stored as the current location If a way point was entered it will be added to the list of way points Listing destinations and way points Press LIST to display the stored way points and destination if entered The first way point to be visited is at the bottom of t...

Page 61: ...irm Deleting way points and destination After pressing DELETE the list of way points and the destination if entered is displayed showing the Delete Dest Way Pt menu Select the entry to be deleted Press YES to confirm Press DELETE ALL to delete all way points Press YES to confirm Selecting route criteria Once you have selected a destination you may change the routing criteria by pressing Change in ...

Page 62: ...oll through the various planned routes Press Start to confirm the route selection and begin route guidance Detour options You may engage the detour option when on the map display by going to the Nav menu and selecting Route Options Press DETOUR to activate Use the soft controls to select and enter the number of miles you want to deviate off of the current road Press NEW ROUTE if you would like the...

Page 63: ...ct Nav Menu and Route Options You may then select from Detour Display whole route change route preferences or cancel guidance Avoiding an area while under guidance For one reason or another you may choose to avoid a certain area while in route to your destination To select the area to avoid From the MAP screen press Nav Menu Select Route Options then Display Whole Route Press Turn List Press Avoid...

Page 64: ...e displayed showing the location and address of the selected area Press Enlarge or Reduce to adjust the size of the visible area Scroll the map as required Deleting areas to avoid To delete a selection from the Avoid area list From the stored locations menu select Avoid area Press DELETE Select the desired area to be deleted Press DEL ALL to delete all stored areas Press YES to confirm Entertainme...

Page 65: ...ENU hard control Menu mode allows you to access System Set up Information Gives you the Lincoln Customer Assistance Center information Brightness Contrast Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen Entertainment Systems 64 ...

Page 66: ...contains the following user settings Audible Feedback Press to activate audible voice navigation commands Press again to deactivate Navigation Units Press to toggle between Metric English units Language Press to toggle between English French or Spanish Clock if equipped Entertainment Systems 65 ...

Page 67: ...the system Speaking clearly will help to ensure that the system correctly responds to your commands At any time you may say these commands AM FM1 FM2 CD DVD if equipped During normal radio operation you may say Seek up Seek down During CD play with the in dash 6 disc player Track up Track down Disc up Disc down While in navigation map mode the following commands are available by voice activation Z...

Page 68: ... follow these guidelines Do not attempt to service repair or modify the system See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer The driver must not attempt to operate any detailed operation of the navigation system while the vehicle is in motion Give full attention to driving and to the road Pull off the road and park in a safe place before performing detailed operations If the system is used for an extend...

Page 69: ...hear directions clearly Do not disassemble or modify the system as this may lead to damage and void your warranty If a problem occurs stop using the system immediately and contact your Ford or Lincoln Dealer Federal Communication Commission FCC Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln Mercury could void user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been teste...

Page 70: ...me 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 of its shadow returns your reception to normal Station overload Weak signals are sometime...

Page 71: ...t GPS reception Cleaning the display Do not spray cleaning fluid directly onto the unit Instead spray onto a soft cloth and gently wipe the unit Only recommended products should be used Do not clean any part of the system with benzene paint thinner or any other solvent Do not spill liquids of any kind onto the unit Loading the map DVD Your navigation DVD unit is either located in the front lower c...

Page 72: ...ore it is not always possible to exactly match the DVD map with the current roadways For best results always use the latest version of the map DVD Map information is regularly updated but all areas are not necessarily covered to the same level of detail Some areas in particular private roads may not be included on the database To help with accuracy always use the latest DVD version for navigation ...

Page 73: ...wn the interior of the vehicle May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Will work in all modes except defrost Recirculation turns off automatically when floor floor defrost or defrost mode is selected To reduce humidity inside the vehicle turn recirculation off 3 Passenger side temperature control Press to engage the dual zone feature of the DEATC system Allow...

Page 74: ...ugh the instrument panel center console registers and the front and rear seat floor ducts 10 Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console registers 11 OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate 12 Auto To engage automatic temperature control press AUTO and select the desired temperature using the temperature control The system will automatically determine fan speed...

Page 75: ...e most accurate when the vehicle is moving 17 Temperature conversion Press to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DEATC display only The set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in half degree increments Heated wiper rest Heats the windshield wiper blades in order to reduce the chance of ice buildup and to aid in defrosting This feature operates automatically when t...

Page 76: ...ated Press a second time to select medium heat two lights Press a third time to select low heat one light Press a fourth time to disengage the feature all lights will be off 5 R Rear defrost Press to defrost the rear window Refer to Rear Window Defrostfor more information 6 Passenger cooled seat Press to turn on the passenger side cooled seat Press once for full cool three lights above passenger c...

Page 77: ...ll automatically determine fan speed airflow location A C on or off and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle allowing it to reach the desired temperature Press and hold AUTO for about two seconds to toggle between single zone and dual zone temperature control 12 Driver heated seat Press to turn on the driver side heated seat Press once for full heat three lights above driver hea...

Page 78: ...17 Temperature conversion Press to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DEATC display only The set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in half degree increments Heated wiper rest Heats the windshield wiper blades in order to reduce the chance of ice buildup and to aid in defrosting This feature operates automatically when the outside temperature is near or below fre...

Page 79: ...ght sides of the dash blowout a small amount of airflow when in Floor Floor Defrost and Defrost modes This also reduces side window fogging Do not place items over the climate temperature sensor grid This may cause improper operation of the system To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Ensure that recirculation is disengaged 3 Set the temperature control to full heat ...

Page 80: ...ny time press the control again CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a particulate air filtration system The 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 81: ...witch is turned to OFF The period of time that the lights remain on is set at the factory but the time may be adjusted using the sequence below Exit delay programming sequence 1 Start with the ignition in the RUN position and autolamps selected on the headlight switch 2 Turn the ignition to the OFF position This will start a 10 second timer during which steps 3 through 6must be completed 3 Turn th...

Page 82: ...is in any of the following positions Parking lamps Low beams Autolamps Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output To activate with automatic transmission the ignition must be in the RUN position 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 a...

Page 83: ...dlamp and autolamp operation Rotate up to brighten Rotate down to dim Rotate fully up to turn on the interior lights Note The panel dimmer control is not active when the autolamp system has determined that it is daytime HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT Your vehicle is equipped with VOL Visual Optical Left headlamps 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7 6 meters 25 feet from a verti...

Page 84: ...Eight feet 2 VOL subtract 50 mm 2 1 in from the measurement of the center of the low beam lamp to the ground 3 Twenty five feet 4 Horizontal reference line 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood 4 On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with flat edges at the top of the beam pattern If the flat edges are not at the horizontal reference li...

Page 85: ...amps BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assem...

Page 86: ...amp 168 High mount brakelamp 3W4Z 13A613 AA Map lamp with moon roof 906 Rail lamp rear 168 Map lamp front 906 Sun visor lighted mirror lamp Part E9SB 13465 BA Glove compartment 194 Ashtray 194 Luggage compartment lamp 212 2 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer Interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Ma...

Page 87: ... bulbs lowbeam 1 Remove the headlamp assembly as described under the Replacing exterior bulb header 2 Remove the four T20 torx head screws holding the bulb retaining cover on 3 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it by pulling the bulb straight out 4 Disconnect the electrical connector Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plasti...

Page 88: ...rclockwise and remove it by pulling the bulb straight out 4 Disconnect the electrical connector Install the new bulb in reverse order while also replacing the seal on the bulb retaining cover The kits for replacement seals are avaliable at Lincoln or Ford dealers Replacing the LED sidemarker 1 Remove the headlamp assembly as described under the Replacing exterior bulb header 2 Remove the three T20...

Page 89: ...erclockwise and pull it straight out of the headlamp assembly Install the new bulb in reverse order Replacing foglamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb 2 Rotate the foglamp bulb counterclockwise and remove from the foglamp Install the new bulb in reverse order Lights 88 ...

Page 90: ...n of the high mount stop lamp to release the dual lock attachment 2 Expose enough of the high mount stop lamp to disconnect the electrical wire and remove the two retaining bolts 8 mm head 3 Remove and replace the high mount stop lamp bulb Install the new lamp in reverse order Replacing tail lamp backup bulbs For bulb replacement see a dealer or qualified technician Replacing license plate lamp bu...

Page 91: ...The moisture sensitive wipers will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the multifunction switch is set to one of five Auto sensitivity settings The five Auto sensitivity settings determine how often the wipers will wipe based upon the moisture on the windshield Rotating the knob from the Auto position towards the windshield selects a higher sensitivity and more wi...

Page 92: ...ction by selecting HIGH LOW and OFF The moisture sensitive wiper feature should be turned OFF prior to entering a car wash Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades 1 Pull the passenger side wiper arm away from the windshield into the service position Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm 2 Firmly press the release tab from the bottom side of the wiper arm to unlock wiper blade...

Page 93: ...hrough the Message Center to the full in and up position refer to the Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter When the key is inserted into the ignition the column will return to the previous setting Memory feature The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through...

Page 94: ...rror cover Adjust the amount of light by sliding the control OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment Press to open the storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type...

Page 95: ...dren and or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings Press the rocker switches to open and close windows Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close Express Down One Touch Down To make the front driver or passenger windows open fully without holding the window control press the bottom portion of the driver window control com...

Page 96: ...glass reaches the stall position and continue to hold for 2 seconds Accessory delay With accessory 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 Bounce Back Front Windows Only When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward the window will automatically...

Page 97: ...ront or back of the mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Examples no parking stickers or hanging tags Ensure the mirror is pulled down low enough to prevent visibility interference with the overhead console The mirror support arm has two pivot points which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE The mirror will automatically return to the clear state whenever ...

Page 98: ... zone adjustment 1 Determine which compass zone you are in by referring to the zone map 2 Turn the ignition to the ON RUN position 3 With the compass display turned on press and hold the COMP side of the control for no more than six seconds until the zone selection number appears in the mirror display window If a C appears repeat this step 4 Release the COMP side of the control then press it down ...

Page 99: ...re saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver s door if equipped with memory feature Refer to Memory seats steering column mirrors adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter Heated outside mirrors...

Page 100: ...re The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver s door if equipped with memory feature Refer to Memory seats steering column mirrors adjustable pedals in the Seating and Sa...

Page 101: ...ed 3 Press the SET control and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km h 10 mph be...

Page 102: ...erate the Tap Up function Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 6 km h 1 mph Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the CANCEL or SET control until you get to the desire...

Page 103: ... This will not erase your vehicle s previously set speed Press the speed control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL 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 O N O F F RES SET CANCEL MUTE VOL MED...

Page 104: ...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 Enterainment systems chapter MUTE VOL MEDIA MUTE VOL MEDIA MUTE VOL MEDIA Driver Controls 103 ...

Page 105: ...vehicle is equipped with the navigation feature Audio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD if equipped In AM FM1 or FM2 mode Press NEXT to select preset stations within the selected radio band In CD mode Press NEXT to select the next selection on the CD In any mode Press VOL or ⵜ to adjust volume Driver Controls 104 ...

Page 106: ...o the vent position Push up on the control while the moon roof is in the slide range to activate the Auto Tilt feature Push the front portion of the control rearward to open the moon roof Press the front portion of the control past the first detent to activate the Auto Open feature To close the moon roof Press the rear portion of the control forward to close the moon roof Press the rear portion of...

Page 107: ...ome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals HOMELINK姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink威 Wireless Control System located on the driver s visor provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand held transmitters with a single built in device This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security...

Page 108: ...only when the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not repeat step one to program additional hand held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons This will erase previously programmed hand held transmitter signals into HomeLink威 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 2 8 cm 1 3 inches away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program located on your visor while keeping...

Page 109: ...or two seconds and release the HomeLink威 button Repeat the press hold release sequence again and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with step 2 in the Programming section For q...

Page 110: ...melink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons To erase the three programmed buttons individual buttons cannot be erased Press and hold the two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the red indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with step ...

Page 111: ...ility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment MESSAGE CENTER IF EQUIPPED With the ignition in the RUN position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information by monitoring vehicle sy...

Page 112: ... systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for four seconds The sequence of the status check report is as follows oil life in XX AC cabin filter XX charging system engine temperature brake fluid level washer fluid level doors closed driver and passenger side front and rear This message can only be reset by closing the door s If the RESET control is pressed ...

Page 113: ... the battery is disconnected 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 by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled miles traveled by gallons used your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons your vehicle was not perfectly level duri...

Page 114: ...iceable in hilly environments 4 Drive the vehicle at least 8 km 5 miles with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 5 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Display On Off Select this function from the FUEL control to turn your message cen...

Page 115: ...he message center through each of the language choices 3 Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds The message center will...

Page 116: ...tions still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Engine power reduced Warning cannot be reset Pull off road safely Turn off ignition Driver s door ajar Passenger door ajar Driver rear door ajar Passenger rear door ajar Park brake on need service Park brake on Check engine temp Warning returns after 10 minutes Check charging system Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check...

Page 117: ...ng stays on contact your dealer as soon as possible PULL OFF ROAD SAFELY Displayed when the engine is overheating 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 ...

Page 118: ...he transmission is overheating This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible turn off the engine and let it cool Check the transmission fluid and level Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on con...

Page 119: ...sage center and the amber T C OFF light in the Traction Control娂 on off switch is not illuminated the Traction Control娂 system will be partially operable If this warning stays on contact your dealer for service as soon as possible For further information refer to Traction control娂 in the Driving chapter CHECK ADVANCETRAC if equipped Displayed when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is not operating properly ...

Page 120: ...QUIRED Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less When oil life left is between 5 and 0 the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed When oil life left reaches 0 the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS To reset the oil monitoring system to 100 after each oil change ...

Page 121: ...when the park brake needs servicing If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your dealer as soon as possible APPLY PARK BRAKE Displayed when the park brake needs to be applied If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your dealer as soon as possible DATA ERROR These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules Fue...

Page 122: ...keyfob only the gray valet key The remote trunk release control and power door locks will be disabled when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed This control will not work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed Refer to Perimeter Alarm System in the Locks and Security chapter FUEL DOOR RELEASE Press the remote fuel door release control on the instrument panel to open the fuel d...

Page 123: ...Push the ashtray drawer in to close CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include 1 Cupholders 2 Sliding arm rest lift latch to slide forward or rearward Note Slide the arm rest to the rearward position to open the utility compartment 3 Utility compartment inside has power point front drivers side coin holders front passenger side and Cellular phone i...

Page 124: ... that 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 Me...

Page 125: ... if it is locked by the driver s power lock control while the driver s door is open All doors will automatically unlock if the passenger s door is locked by the passenger s power lock control while the passenger s door is open The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition and performing one of the following actions Pressing the manual lock button on the door Operating the remote ent...

Page 126: ...more than two seconds in order to reopen all the windows and moonroof Before operating power windows and moonroofs you should verify that they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of window openings Central locking Two stage unlocking When unlocking the driver door with the key turn it once toward the front of the vehicle to unlock that door only i...

Page 127: ...COMPARTMENT RELEASE 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 compartmen...

Page 128: ...15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry 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 operat...

Page 129: ...ate the deactivation of the perimeter alarm Additionally if the memory seat mirror steering column adjustable pedals feature if equipped is activated the corresponding seat mirror steering column adjustable pedals positions will be recalled 2 Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors The remote entry system comes with an illuminated entry feature This feature turns on the...

Page 130: ... second press of the control within 3 seconds of the first the horn will chirp once to confirm the doors trunk and hood are closed The horn will chirp twice if any of the doors the trunk or the hood are not properly closed if enabled The horn chirp feature may be enabled disabled by an authorized dealer or by using the message center if equipped Refer to Message center in the Driver controls chapt...

Page 131: ...attery Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery 4 Snap the two halves back together Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your r...

Page 132: ...o confirm that this remote entry transmitter has been programmed 8 Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter 9 Turn the ignition to the 2 OFF position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters 10 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The remote entry system comes with an illumina...

Page 133: ...deactivate the feature take your vehicle to your an authorized dealer or use the message center if equipped Refer to Message center in the Driver controls chapter for more information Memory seat feature The remote entry system allows you to recall the memory seat mirror steering column adjustable pedals feature Press to automatically move the seat mirror steering column adjustable pedals to the d...

Page 134: ...er if desired KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key open the trunk recall memory seat mirrors steering column adjustable pedals positions 1 or 2 The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5 digit entry code this code is located on the owner s wallet card in the glove box is marked on the computer module and is available from ...

Page 135: ... personal code it will erase that personal code only Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds and release this must be done within five seconds of completing step 1 3 Press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds to erase the customer programmed code this must be done within five seconds of completing step 2 Your personal code is now erased and o...

Page 136: ...ck娂 passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a no start condition Your vehicle comes with three coded keys additional coded keys may be purchased from your dealer The dealer can program your spare keys to your ...

Page 137: ...towed to a dealership The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys You can program your own coded ke...

Page 138: ...valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 LOCK position to the 4 RUN position Keep the ignition in the 4 RUN position for at least one second 9 Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If the key was not successfully prog...

Page 139: ...ator When the vehicle is locked using one of the listed methods the theft indicator located on the instrument panel will flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate that the perimeter alarm system is armed Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions Unlock the doors by pressing the control on your remote entry transmitter Unlock the doors with a key Turn the key fu...

Page 140: ...s to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head The head restraints can be moved up and down Push control to lower head restraint Seating and Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restrai...

Page 141: ...ness Press the back of the control to decrease firmness 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 safety belt r...

Page 142: ...Driver Passenger Move front rear of control up or down to tilt the front rear of the seat cushion Driver Easy access easy out feature if equipped This feature automatically moves the driver s seat backward 5 cm 2 inches when the key is removed from the ignition cylinder The seat will move 5 cm 2 inches forward to the original position when the key is placed in the ignition cylinder Seating and Saf...

Page 143: ...uminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park automatic transmission A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control and the transmitter ...

Page 144: ...e for more information There is a filter located under each front seat They can be accessed from the second row seat Move the front seat all the way forward and up to ease access To remove an air filter Remove key from ignition Push up on the outside rigid edge of the air filter and rotate toward the front of the vehicle once tabs are released Seating and Safety Restraints 143 ...

Page 145: ...side edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position REAR SEATS Adjustable rear head restraints if equipped Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head The head restraints can be moved up and down Seating and Safety Restraints 144 ...

Page 146: ...heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the RUN position When activated they will turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position The indicator light will illuminate when each heated seat has been activated 2nd seat Split folding rear seat One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space Seating and Safety Restrai...

Page 147: ...s designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag related injuries The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of the following items Driver and passenger dual stage air bag supple...

Page 148: ...mething is wrong with the system Rather it means the Personal safety system determined the accident conditions crash severity belt usage etc were not appropriate to activate these safety devices Front air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollovers side impacts or rear impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal decelera...

Page 149: ...hild seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints The passenger occupant classification sensor can automatically turn off the passenger front air bag and side ai...

Page 150: ...warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal safety system is not required The Restraints control module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners ...

Page 151: ...ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a 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 i...

Page 152: ...le that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them Combination lap and shoulder belts Front seat belts Rear seat belts Seating and Safety Restraints 151 ...

Page 153: ...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 154: ... 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 locking mode How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pu...

Page 155: ...to other checks for proper seat belt system function BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly In addition all safety belts should be checked for proper function Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Safety belt ...

Page 156: ...r down Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt wa...

Page 157: ...a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster when the driver s safety belt is unbuckled The BeltMinder feature uses information from the passenger occupant classification sensor to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the BeltMinder feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat ...

Page 158: ...ctivated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 5 km h 3 mph and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has ...

Page 159: ... 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 Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehi...

Page 160: ...for the current ignition cycle The BeltMinder feature will re enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating positi...

Page 161: ...eating position if it is currently enabled As confirmation the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled As confirmation the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds followed by 3 seconds with the light off then followed by the restraint s...

Page 162: ...placed However if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above co...

Page 163: ...fic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm 10 inches between an occupant s chest and the driver air bag module Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries To properly position yourself away from the air bag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals c...

Page 164: ...front end of the vehicle Children and air bags Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...s 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 the air bag system readiness light the air bag back up power the air bag ignitors and safety belt pretensioners Determ...

Page 167: ... 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 lean your head on the door The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from th...

Page 168: ...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 169: ...efer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required 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 o...

Page 170: ...objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying side air curtain Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the side air curtain cover Do not lean your head on the door The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from t...

Page 171: ...e repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an inflatable curtain is provided To reduce the risk of injury do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment of the inflatable curtain S...

Page 172: ...f a significant side impact collision The side air curtains are mounted to the sheet metal above the first and second row seats In certain lateral collisions the air curtain on the side affected by the collision will be inflated even if the respective seat is not occupied The air curtain was designed to inflate between the side window area and occupant to further enhance the head protection provid...

Page 173: ...hapter Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required 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 periodica...

Page 174: ...eating positions than in the front seating position Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child in a safety seat Chil...

Page 175: ... 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 176: ...er belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat 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 la...

Page 177: ... back seat the safest place for children to ride Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat Never put the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision Never use pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increa...

Page 178: ...position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking ...

Page 179: ...ont seats Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 1 Position the child ...

Page 180: ...ild seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it Seating and Safety Restraints 179 ...

Page 181: ...ct to remove any slack in the belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor...

Page 182: ...er marked with the tether anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat...

Page 183: ... to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat 7 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Seating and Safety Restra...

Page 184: ...ear 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 unless a child seat at an outboard rear seat is attached to...

Page 185: ... 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 186: ...le the engine is not 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 ele...

Page 187: ...s inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safet...

Page 188: ...teering wheel until the key turns freely This condition may occur when the front wheels are turned a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 5 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter Note If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to 3 OFF wait 10 seconds and try again Using the engine block hea...

Page 189: ... conditioning to bring in fresh air BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal If a metal to metal continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present the brake linings may be worn out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician F...

Page 190: ...oes not decrease stopping distance Parking brake To set the parking brake pull the lever up To release the parking brake make sure the ignition is turned to ON depress the brake pedal then gently push the parking brake lever down The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released The parking brake will automatically disengage when the gearshift l...

Page 191: ...per steering alignment Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive At high speeds steering assist will decrease to improve steering feel At lower speeds maneuverability will be increased If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while driving at a constant vehicle speed have the power steering system checked by your dealer or a qualified service te...

Page 192: ... system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered roads If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud try switching the AdvanceTrac娂 system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac娂 button This will allow your tires to dig for traction If the AdvanceTrac娂 system is activated excessively in a short period of time the brake portion of the system wil...

Page 193: ...the vehicle is traveling in R Reverse the ABS and traction enhancement features will continue to function The AdvanceTrac娂 button allows the driver to control the availability of the AdvanceTrac娂 system AdvanceTrac娂 system status is indicated by a warning indicator light with a sliding car icon in the instrument cluster that will flash when the system is active and an indicator light in the contro...

Page 194: ... If your foot is on the brake pedal you will feel a vibration in the pedal If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac娂 operation Do not alter or modify your vehicle s wheel ...

Page 195: ...e moved from the P Park position without the brake pedal depressed To avoid unwanted vehicle movement always set the parking brake 3 Start the vehicle If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter Do not drive your veh...

Page 196: ...connected or a new battery installed the strategy must be relearned P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Depress the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set the park...

Page 197: ...e braking is required To return to D5 overdrive mode move the transmission shift lever into the D5 position Select D4 at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift into fourth gear 3 Third This position allows for third gear only Provides engine braking To return to D5 or D4 move the transmission shift lever into the D5 or D4 position Selecting 3 Third at higher speeds will cause the t...

Page 198: ...elect an appropriate gear Driving with a 5 speed automatic transmission with the Select Shift Transmission SST shifter if equipped Understanding gearshift positions The Select Shift Transmission SST shifter allows the driver to select between the transmission s automatic shift mode or the manually selected shift mode Automatic shift mode Operates like a normal automatic transmission for P Park R R...

Page 199: ...ownshift unless the selector lever is moved forward or rearward One tap forward will command the transmission to upshift one gear range One tap rearward will command the transmission to downshift one gear range Upshifts are allowed at any vehicle speed with the exception of 4th and 5th gear The transmission will not do a 4th or 5th gear start Ensure that the transmission is returned to 1st gear on...

Page 200: ... snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat...

Page 201: ...ving objects The system detects obstacles within approximately five meters 16 4 ft behind the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper In the figure the smaller objects behind the vehicle represent the near vehicle and bumper corner coverage area of the park aid system and the large object represents the extended coverage area As you move closer to the obstacle...

Page 202: ... the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper fascia leaving it misaligned or bent the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly especially if the depth is not known Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs for trucks or the ...

Page 203: ...y Certification Label on the driver s door pillar The Safety Certification Label located on the driver s door pillar lists vehicle weight rating limitations Before adding any additional equipment refer to these limitations Always ensure that the weight of occupants cargo and equipment is within the weight limitations including both gross vehicle weight and front and rear gross axle weight rating l...

Page 204: ...o all cars and 4x2 trucks sport utilities with rear wheel drive capability 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 be removed installed only by a qualified technician Improper removal installat...

Page 205: ... one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on coverage period exact fuel amounts towing of your disabled vehicle emergency travel expense reimbursement travel planning benefits USING ROADSID...

Page 206: ...ontacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Similarly in Canada for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the steering column just behind the steering whee...

Page 207: ...no leaks are apparent reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition ON 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF 6 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical compo...

Page 208: ...5A 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 the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover Ro...

Page 209: ...y 5 10A Restraints Control Module RCM Passenger Occupant Detection System PODS electronic control unit 6 10A OBD II 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 FUSE 26 FUSE 27 FUSE 28 FUSE 29 FUSE 30 FUSE 31 ...

Page 210: ...amps 11 10A Left front high beam 12 5A Rain sensor Electrochromic mirror 13 5A Cluster 14 5A DATC 15 5A O D cancel ABS Traction Assist switch 16 5A Heated seat controls Climate control seat module 17 5A RCM Alternator warning lamp 18 20A Radio CIA Navigation unit 19 15A Tilt Tele motors 20 10A FEM DATC Cluster REM 21 7 5A Not used spare 22 10A DDM Driver door mirror 23 10A Right front high beam 24...

Page 211: ...ne compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle 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 reco...

Page 212: ...ription 1 10A A C clutch Coolant control valve Auxiliary coolant pump 2 Not used 3 15A Fog lamp 4 20A Horn 5 15A Fuel injectors Electric cooling fan Mass Air Flow MAF sensor 6 15A Transmission solenoid EGR 7 Not used 8 Not used 9 Not used 10 Not used 11 15A HEGOs 12 15A Coil on plug Roadside Emergencies 211 ...

Page 213: ...S motor 23 Not used 24 Not used Relay 01 Not used Relay 02 Not used Relay 03 Coil on plug and HEGOs Relay 04 Right hand HID headlamps Relay 05 Auxiliary coolant pump V8 engines Relay 06 Left hand HID headlamps Relay 07 Fog lamps Relay 08 A C clutch Fuse 09 Not used Relay 10 Blower motor Relay 11 Not used Relay 12 Heated wiper park Relay 13 Horn Relay 14 PCM power Relay 15 Starter motor Diode PCM M...

Page 214: ...e rear power distribution box is located in the luggage compartment under the spare tire well cover The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle 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 th...

Page 215: ...adio antenna module 6 10A Left rear turn and back up lamps 7 5A Right rear stop tail lamp 8 5A Center high mounted stop lamp 9 5A Heated mirror 10 20A Power point console 11 20A Rear heated seats 12 20A Power point ashtray 13 Not used 14 10A Navigation unit 15 5A Alternator sense 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 3...

Page 216: ...senger lumbar Power seats 29 40A Rear defroster 30 20A REM Right rear window 31 30A Powertrain main power 32 30A SSP2 Relay 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 ...

Page 217: ...rself or others When driving with the temporary spare tire do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance 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 tempo...

Page 218: ...ips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured 1 Park on a level surface activate hazard flashers and set parking brake 2 Place gearshift lever in P Park turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel 3 Lift the trunk cargo cover and remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench On V8 Sport models the lug nut wrench is attached to the jack assembly To use the wrench remove it...

Page 219: ...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 tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered If you are using the temp...

Page 220: ...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 221: ...lt the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of your disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system Keep th...

Page 222: ...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 221 ...

Page 223: ...sting battery 4 Make the final connection of the negative cable to the spare tire tie 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 Roadside Emergencies 222 ...

Page 224: ... clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables Roadside Emergencies 223 ...

Page 225: ... the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the spare tire tie down stud 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 224 ...

Page 226: ...tery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 225 ...

Page 227: ...owed with a wheel lift 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 v...

Page 228: ...nsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center Away fro...

Page 229: ... 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 230: ...da in Canada It provides the following Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer There are several plans...

Page 231: ...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 232: ... 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 233: ...e a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some cases on the dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To request a DSB Brochure A...

Page 234: ...isions are fast fair and final the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country contact the appropriate f...

Page 235: ...cate outside of the U S or Canada register your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or call For a free publication catalog order toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday...

Page 236: ...had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km 18 000 miles whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2 Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity a de...

Page 237: ...igation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportatio...

Page 238: ...oppings 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 mon...

Page 239: ...r cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household 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...

Page 240: ... 3 0L DOHC V6 engine 3 9L 4V V8 engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Cleaning 239 ...

Page 241: ... ZC 23 available from your dealer Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or windshield washer solution Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth then d...

Page 242: ...mage the finish INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner E8AZ 19523 AA If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Never saturate the seat covers with cleani...

Page 243: ...Your Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle Each product is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications For best results use ...

Page 244: ...23 WC Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Tire Detailer ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 23 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 May be sold with the Motorcraft name Cleaning 243 ...

Page 245: ...ECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gears...

Page 246: ...t the bottom left of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood by pushing upward on the handle 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open Maintenance and Specifications 245 ...

Page 247: ...ine 1 Engine oil filler cap 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Maintenance and Specifications 246 ...

Page 248: ...iller cap 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box Maintenance and Specifications 247 ...

Page 249: ...in temperatures below 4 5 C 40 F use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components ENGINE OIL Check...

Page 250: ... range Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully 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 vis...

Page 251: ...pecification 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 certain conditions l...

Page 252: ...ttached Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or ...

Page 253: ...o properly reset parking brake 2 Put the gearshift lever in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn th...

Page 254: ... antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the cold full of cold fill range level in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant f...

Page 255: ...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 256: ...tection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine...

Page 257: ...lant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking Engine Coolant section If the concentration is not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you driv...

Page 258: ...tain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer...

Page 259: ...engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of compl...

Page 260: ...xcessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials ...

Page 261: ...or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling...

Page 262: ... system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank m...

Page 263: ...any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers issued the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to pro...

Page 264: ...ll get a more accurate measurement after 3 000 km 5 000 km 2 000 miles 3 000 miles Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined Indicated capacity is the dif...

Page 265: ... 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy Calculation 1 Multiply liters used by 100 then divide by total kilometers traveled Calculation 2 Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving city or highway This will provide ...

Page 266: ...ing your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy Use recommended engine oil Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items Foll...

Page 267: ...epending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoid ...

Page 268: ...ur Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an I M test of the on board diagnostics system If your Check Engine Service Engine Soon light is on refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument cluster chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M...

Page 269: ...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 RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operating range there is ...

Page 270: ...ons section in this chapter Use of a non approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage and void the warranty Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled mai...

Page 271: ...e filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover This could cause filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades The Quality grades can be found where app...

Page 272: ...formance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C The grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled condit...

Page 273: ...ate tire pressure gauge Check the tire pressure when tires are cold after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km 3 miles Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Safety Certification Label located on the driver s door pillar Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of v...

Page 274: ... Four tire rotation Five tire rotation with full size spare tire Maintenance and Specifications 273 ...

Page 275: ... treads When replacing full size tires never mix radial bias belted or bias type tires Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label Make sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may not drive properly and safely Make sure tha...

Page 276: ...ines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear the chains 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 dama...

Page 277: ... 6 5L 6 9 quarts 3 9L 4V V8 engine 6 2L 6 5 quarts Engine coolant 2 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 MERCON威 ATF All Fill to MAX line on reservoir Rear axle 3 Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant All 1 2 1 3L 2 5 2 7 pints Fuel tank N A All 6...

Page 278: ... 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 MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable DO NOT MIX MERCON威 and MERCON威 V Refer to the scheduled ma...

Page 279: ...oor hinge Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESR M1C159 A or ESB M1C93 B Engine coolant 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 US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C153 H with API Certification Mark Lock cylinders Motorcraft P...

Page 280: ... 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 fluid is used MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable DO NOT MIX MERCON威 and MERCON威 V Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval ENGINE DATA Engine 3 0L 4V V6 engine 3 9L 4V V8 engine Displace...

Page 281: ...ns mm in 1 Overall length 4925 mm 193 9 in 2 Overall width 1859 mm 73 2 in 3 Overall height 1424 mm 56 0 in 4 Wheelbase 2909 mm 114 5 in 5 Tread Front 1540 mm 60 6 in 5 Tread Rear 1543 mm 60 7 in 2 5 3 Maintenance and Specifications 280 ...

Page 282: ...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 283: ... number 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 M...

Page 284: ...hichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 20 000 km 12 000 miles whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle s Limited Warranty 3 years or 60 000 km 36 000 miles whichever occurs first Contact y...

Page 285: ...s or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label Consult your dealer for specific weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commissio...

Page 286: ...he transmission to be damaged or operate improperly In addition such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle Citizens band CB transceivers garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle s operation Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse affects or damage that may result f...

Page 287: ...xle lubricant specifications 278 279 refill capacities 276 B Battery 251 acid treating emergencies 251 jumping a disabled battery 220 maintenance free 251 replacement specifications 275 servicing 251 BeltMinder 156 Brakes 188 anti lock 188 189 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 188 fluid checking and adding 268 fluid refill capacities 276 fluid specifications 278 279 lubricant specifications...

Page 288: ...onal owner s literature 234 The Dispute Settlement Board 230 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 233 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 81 Defrost rear window 79 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 268 engine oil 248 Doors central unlocking 125 lubricant specifications 278 Driving under special conditions 199 through water 201 E Emergencies roadside jump starting 220 Emergency Flashers 20...

Page 289: ...nomy 263 Gauges 14 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 202 definition 202 driving with a heavy load 202 location 202 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 202 calculating 202 definition 202 driving with a heavy load 202 location 202 H Hazard flashers 205 Head restraints 139 144 Headlamps 80 aiming 82 autolamp system 80 bulb specifications 84 daytime running lights 81 flash to pass 82 replacing bulbs 86 87 tu...

Page 290: ... GVWR 202 trailer towing 202 Locks autolock 132 childproof 126 doors 124 Lubricant specifications 278 279 Lug nuts anti theft 219 Lumbar support seats 140 M Message center 110 112 select button 110 warning messages 114 Mirrors 93 96 automatic dimming rearview mirror 96 fold away 99 heated 98 programmable memory 132 side view mirrors power 98 Moon roof 105 Motorcraft parts 263 275 N Navigation syst...

Page 291: ...Sensor 148 safety belt maintenance 161 warning light and chime 155 156 Safety seats for children 177 Seat belts see Safety restraints 146 Seats 139 child safety seats 177 cleaning 241 climate control 143 easy access easyout feature 141 memory seat 132 142 Select Shift Transmission SST shifter 197 Servicing your vehicle 244 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 216 Spark plugs specifications 275 279 280...

Page 292: ...ications 278 279 Trunk 126 remote release 121 129 Turn signal 84 V Vehicle dimensions 280 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 282 Vehicle loading 202 Ventilating your vehicle 188 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 248 Water Driving through 201 Windows power 94 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 90 checking and adding fluid 248 replacing wiper blades 91 Wrecker towing 226 Index 291 ...

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