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wrecker ....................................207

Traction control ........................175

Transmission .............................177

brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....177
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
lubricant specifications ..........254

Trunk ...........................................84

remote release ....................76, 88

Turn signal ..................................40

Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................258

Vehicle loading ..........................163

Ventilating your vehicle ...........173

Warning lights (see Lights) .......10

Washer fluid ..............................226

Water, Driving through .............186

Windows ......................................87

opening using remote entry
system .......................................87
power .........................................55

Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................51

checking and adding fluid .....226
replacing wiper blades ...........226

Wrecker towing .........................207

2007 Zephyr

(378)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

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Index

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Summary of Contents for 2007 MKZ

Page 1: ...rols 29 Automatic temperature control 29 Rear window defroster 35 Lights 36 Headlamps 36 Turn signal control 40 Bulb replacement 41 Driver Controls 51 Windshield wiper washer control 51 Steering wheel adjustment 52 Power windows 55 Mirrors 57 Speed control 58 Moon roof 62 Message center 68 Locks and Security 77 Keys 77 Locks 79 Anti theft system 94 Table of Contents 1 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide ...

Page 2: ...action Control AdvanceTrac威 175 Transmission operation 177 Roadside Emergencies 187 Getting roadside assistance 187 Hazard flasher switch 189 Fuel pump shut off switch 189 Fuses and relays 190 Changing tires 196 Lug nut torque 201 Jump starting 202 Wrecker towing 207 Customer Assistance 208 Reporting safety defects U S only 214 Reporting safety defects Canada only 215 Cleaning 216 Table of Content...

Page 3: ...ndex 262 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 2006 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 20...

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

Page 5: ...espect 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 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break in oils during the firs...

Page 6: ...to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The reco...

Page 7: ...ion Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary respon...

Page 8: ...arning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 8 ...

Page 9: ...ne 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 Pressure Warning 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 10: ...ally the Check Engine light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Check Engine light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the engine is started indi...

Page 11: ...ng light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance m...

Page 12: ...y is not charging properly Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Traction Control娂 Illuminates when the Traction Control娂 is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information Speed control Illuminates when the speed contr...

Page 13: ...lluminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver s door is opened Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Parking brake ON Sounds when the parking b...

Page 14: ...ature 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 coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 14 ...

Page 15: ...te Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys Press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP appea...

Page 16: ...d may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened THX Your vehicle may be equipped with the THX威 II certified premium audio system This system creates optimal acoustic quality for all seating positions and road conditions The system offers an advanced speaker system amplifiers subwoofer and equalization 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 ...

Page 17: ...esponding memory preset Press and hold to autoeject all discs in the system 3 TUNE In radio mode turn to go up down the frequency band in individual increments In MP3 mode turn to advance to the next previous MP3 folder In Satellite Radio mode if equipped press to tune to the next previous channel In CATEGORY MODE press to scroll through the list of available Sirius channel Categories Pop Rock New...

Page 18: ... certain categories of music or announcements With RBDS ON you may select from Info Information Alert Test Religious R B Classical Jazz Oldies Country Top 40 Soft and Rock as described under Program Type above When the desired category appears in the display press SEEK to initiate the search The system will cycle through the frequency bands searching for stations broadcasting the selected category...

Page 19: ...eature on off 5 Select These controls are used in Menu mode to select various settings options 6 Play Pause Mute In radio mode press to mute the playing media MUTE will appear in the display Press again to return to the playing media In CD MP3 mode press to pause the playing media PAUSE will appear in the display Press again to return to the playing media 7 SEEK In radio or CD MP3 mode Press to ac...

Page 20: ...display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press SEEK to view the additional display text When the indicator is active press SEEK to view the previous display text 10 REV Reverse Press REV to manually reverse in a CD MP3 track 11 SEEK In radio or CD mode Press to access the previous strong station or track In Satellite Radio mode if equipped press SEEK to seek to...

Page 21: ...ed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information 15 AUX Press repeatedly to access SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 Satellite radio mode if equipped or LINE IN Auxiliary audio mode To return to radio mode press AM FM For location and further information on au...

Page 22: ...th stereo male 1 8 in 3 5 mm connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack 1 Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off 3 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the a...

Page 23: ...music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving Also the portable music player should be stored in a secure location such as the cente...

Page 24: ...ion 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 marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Audio system warranty and service Refer to...

Page 25: ... service SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music sports news and entertainment programming A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS service Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include Hardware and limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Online me...

Page 26: ...ler for service INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist informati...

Page 27: ...ntenna You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS signal i e tunnel under an overpass dense foliage etc The system is working properly When you move into an open area the signal should return UPDATING _ XX Update of channel programming in progress The XX number indicates the complete No action required The process should take no longer than one minute CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite se...

Page 28: ...may have a fault See your authorized dealer for service SUB UPDATE Satellite service subscription has been updated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio No action required The process should take no longer than one minute Navigation system if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System Refer to the Navigation supplement for further information 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA ...

Page 29: ...o clear thin ice or fog from the windshield To exit select another mode 2 Passenger side temperature control Press to engage the dual zone feature of the DATC system Allows the passenger to choose and control a different temperature than the driver if desired 3 R Rear defroster Press to defrost the rear window Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information If your vehicle is e...

Page 30: ...ear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front and rear seat floor ducts Distributes air through the instrument panel registers 8 A C control Press...

Page 31: ...chapter MAX A C setting In order to achieve maximum cooling performance press A C and set the temperature to 60 F 16 C and the highest blower setting 1 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and demister vents Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield To exit select another mode 2 Passenger side temperature control Press to engage the dual zone feature of t...

Page 32: ...vide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front and rear seat floor ducts Distributes air through the instrument panel registers 8 Driver heated seat Press to turn on the driver side heated seat Press o...

Page 33: ...he vehicle in dual zone and controls the temperature of both the driver and passenger sides in single zone 16 AUTO Press to engage automatic temperature control Use the temperature control to select the desired temperature setting The system will 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 des...

Page 34: ...r modes Move temperature control to full cold Select A C and recirculated air Use recirculated air with A C to provide colder airflow Set highest fan speed initially then adjust to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the outer instrum...

Page 35: ...cally after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 LOCK position To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty 2007 Z...

Page 36: ...for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Autolamps Programmable exit delay Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to be changed To program the auto lamp exit time delay 1 Start with the ignition in the LOCK position and the headlamp...

Page 37: ...Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns on the front turn lamps To activate the ignition must be in the ON position the headlamp control is in the OFF autolamps or parking lamp position and the transmission must be out of the Park position Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and gener...

Page 38: ...ition past detent to turn on the interior lamps At dusk and dawn the brightness are illuminated to higher than normal intensity to enhance contrast and visibility The system automatically dims down as ambient light reaches the dash mounted sensor The interior control lights dim progressively in four steps until they reach nighttime operating levels Certain displays like the message center and the ...

Page 39: ...height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 5 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 4 On the...

Page 40: ...zontal reference line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console Press the controls to turn on the lamps 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post...

Page 41: ...s 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 ensure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of...

Page 42: ...amp 1 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer To replace these lamps see your authorized dealer Replacing headlamp bulbs Highbeam bulb replacement 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position then open the hood 2 Reach over the front bolster 3 Disengage top of flexible washer bottle filler neck from sna...

Page 43: ...position Using the 2 lead wires oriented exactly up to represent the vertical reference position 8 From the 15 degree position rotate the bulb socket clockwise to a locked position 9 Tuck the 2 lead wires into the lamp housing to assure that they are not pinched when installing the protective rubber cap 10 Install the protective rubber cap to the housing circular ring by pushing and pressing it fo...

Page 44: ...d opening to access bulb socket Passenger side only 4 Remove the protective rubber cap from the housing by grabbing it and pulling rearward 5 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it straight out of the lamp assembly 6 Let go of the bulb socket and leave it dangling near the lamp housing Passenger side only 7 Reach over the front bolster in the engine area with a tool...

Page 45: ...by pushing and pressing it forward 14 Re apply pressure around the complete circular ring on the housing to make sure the protective rubber cap is completely seated 15 Reinstall the AirTube to the air filter assembly Driver s side only 16 Reinstall the vertical shield to the bolster Driver s side only 17 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned b...

Page 46: ...n unobstructed area to replace the bulb 7 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new one 8 After the new bulb is installed carefully let the bulb socket dangle downward near the lamp housing 9 From the exterior wheel well area reach arm through splash shield opening to install bulb socket with new bulb 10 Install the new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the indexi...

Page 47: ...exible washer bottle filler neck back to its original position and connect the snap strap Passenger side only 8 If required reinstall the AirTube to the air filter assembly Driver s side only Replacing stop tail turn and side marker bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with a rear lamp that has a stop tail turn and side marker lamp module containing integral multiple light emitting diodes LED If one or ...

Page 48: ...ating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb 6 Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise 7 Carefully push the Trunk Side Panel dark grey soft wheelhouse side trim panel back to the shingle position to the Luggage Scuff Plate hard molding 8 Install trunk floor carpeting panel Replacing backu...

Page 49: ...embly 3 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lamp assembly 4 Pull the bulb straight from the socket and push in the new bulb 5 Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position 2 Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Rem...

Page 50: ... to allow free access to the front fog lamp bulb and electrical wire harness the splash shield flap should be able to be repositioned 3 Rotate the harness bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 4 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Lights 50 ...

Page 51: ...sher fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use ...

Page 52: ...up to its original position to lock the steering column Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving i...

Page 53: ...ilar object CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include 1 Cupholders 2 Sliding arm rest Note Slide the arm rest to the rearward position to open the utility compartment 3 Utility compartment with power point a removable tray and coin holder inside Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision 1 2 3 2007 Zephyr 378 Ow...

Page 54: ...ement if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used Cigar Cigarette lighter if equipped Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the c...

Page 55: ...ws the driver and passenger s window to open fully without holding the control down Push the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly The window will open fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation Express Up One Touch Up Front windows only Allows the driver and passenger s window to close fully without holding the control up Pull the swi...

Page 56: ...ased before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF without accessory delay being active the window will stop Security override can be used if the window movement is restricted in some way for example if there is ice on the window or seals Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver and front passenger to operate the power windows To lock out all the window con...

Page 57: ...ont and back of the inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place...

Page 58: ... speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience 1 Press the ON control and release it 2 Accelerate to the desired speed 3 Press the SET control and release it 4 Take your foot ...

Page 59: ... Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Up function Press and release this contr...

Page 60: ... speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached and press the SET control Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control Depress the brake pedal 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 contro...

Page 61: ...1 FM2 or CD LINE IN Auxiliary input jack In Radio mode Press to access the next previous preset station In CD mode Press to listen to the next track on the disc In any mode Press VOL or to adjust the volume 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 61 ...

Page 62: ...let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express opening closing and venting feature Press and release the rear portion of the control To stop motion at any time during the one touch operation press the control a second time 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners G...

Page 63: ...ased to the neutral position then held in the one touch position within two seconds after the moon roof reaches the bounce back position the moon roof will travel with no bounce back protection If the control is released before the moon roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF without accessory delay being active the moon roof will stop Security override can be used if the moon roof...

Page 64: ...1982 A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures i e new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle purchase It is also suggested that upon the sa...

Page 65: ...e Gate Operator and Canadian Programming in this section for Canadian residents 4 Firmly press hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink威 button up to two separate times to activate the door If the door does not activate press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and your device...

Page 66: ...g your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand held transmitter After completing Steps 1 and 2 outlined in the Programming section replace Step 3 with the following Note If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent overheating ...

Page 67: ... two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the 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 2 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained follo...

Page 68: ...of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Info menu This control displays the following control displays Odometer Trip Odometer A or B Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy Average Speed Compass Trip Elapsed Drive Time 1 or 2 Odo...

Page 69: ... average fuel economy in miles gallon or liters 100 km If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing 100 miles traveled by gallons of fuel used kilometers traveled by liters used your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations Variati...

Page 70: ...adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Compass zone calibration adjustment Perform this adjus...

Page 71: ...ocation is displayed on the message center To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control 8 Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function 9 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED This will take up to three circles to complete calibration 10 The compass is now ...

Page 72: ...exit seat System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to four seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the syst...

Page 73: ...it seat This feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards for easy exit from the vehicle 1 To disable enable the easy exit seat feature select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry exit seat ON or OFF System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating syste...

Page 74: ...still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Driver door ajar Warning cannot be reset PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Park brake engaged RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes Check brake system Low brake fluid Warning returns after the ignition key is turned from LOCK OFF to RUN Trunk ...

Page 75: ...t your authorized dealer as soon as possible CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS if equipped Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one low beam is burned out This warning will not display for the optional HID low beam bulb Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter CHECK LF OR RF TURN LAMPS Displayed...

Page 76: ...INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 76 ...

Page 77: ...ck娂 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock娂 passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were issued with an adhesive security label on them that pr...

Page 78: ...linder place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT and forefinger on the logo badge on the opposite side To gain more leverage when rotating the IKT in the ignition lock cylinder you can readjust the location of your thumb to grasp the IKT on the outer edge next to the control Likewise when rotating the IKT to the 1 LOCK position in the ignition lock cylinder the bottom edge of the IKT ad...

Page 79: ... Integrated Keyhead Transmitter If both front doors are closed the vehicle can be locked from any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Power door lock unlock inhibit feature As a theft deterrent the power door lock controls and interior trunk release control can be disabled 20 seconds after the ignition has been turned to the 1 LOCK position and the vehicle is locked usin...

Page 80: ...firm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within five seconds The horn will chirp one time to confirm the feature is off the horn will chirp one time and honk one time to confirm the feature is on 7 Turn the ignition from the 3 RUN position to the 1 LOCK position The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode ...

Page 81: ...r unlock lock sequence or using a keypad procedure Note The autolock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autounlock feature Power door unlock lock procedure Before starting ensure the ignition is in the 1 LOCK position and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated ...

Page 82: ...been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled Deactivating activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated there are three methods to enable disable this feature Through your authorized dealer by using a power door unlock lock sequence or using a keypad procedure Note The autounlock feature can be activated deactivated i...

Page 83: ...hirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the 1 LOCK position The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry key pad procedure 1 Turn the ignition to the 1 LOCK position 2 Close all the doors 3 Enter factory set 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press ...

Page 84: ... to the lock position key at an angle to engage the childproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key horizontal to disengage the childproof locks INTERIOR LUGGAGE 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 comp...

Page 85: ... lamps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short ti...

Page 86: ...ld be caused by weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The IKT allows you to remotely unlock the vehicle doors remotely lock all the vehicle doors remotely open the trunk activate the personal alarm arm and disarm the perimeter anti theft system operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature ope...

Page 87: ...quipped Press and hold for more than two seconds in order to begin opening the two front windows and moonroof if equipped The control can then be released and the windows and moonroof will complete the opening operation Note If the moonroof is in the vent range the moonroof will move to full vent If any other remote entry transmitter control is pressed during the opening operation both windows and...

Page 88: ... LOCK position Opening the trunk Press twice within 3 seconds to open the trunk Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the driver s rear view Memory seat feature if equipped The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter allows you to recall the memory seat mirror feature Press to automatically move the...

Page 89: ...r s door panel 2 Within five seconds press any control on the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver s door panel again 3 Repeat this procedure for another Integrated Keyhead Transmitter if desired Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent To rep...

Page 90: ...ost one or would like to buy additional IKTs you can either reprogram them yourself or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter yourself refer to Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock娂 passive anti theft section of this chapter Note At least two IKTs are required to perfor...

Page 91: ...ing activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may enable disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable disable the perimeter lamps feature Note Before starting ensure the ignition is in the 1 LOCK position and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or th...

Page 92: ...l the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the ignition Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 LOCK position If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control the battery saver will shut them off 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 LOCK position If the co...

Page 93: ...dicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the personal entry code Pressing 1 2 recalls Driver 1 settings Pressing 3 4 recalls Driver 2 settings Pressing other keypad buttons or not pressing a keypad button as a sixth digit does not set a driver and will not recall a memory setting Note The factory set code cannot be associated with a memory setting 5 The doors will lock then unlock...

Page 94: ...ier in this chapter To unlock all doors enter the factory set code or your personal code then press the 3 4 control within five seconds To open the trunk enter the factory set code or your personal code then press the 5 6 control within five seconds To lock all doors press the 7 8 and the 9 0 at the same time with the driver s door closed You do not need to enter the keypad code first SECURILOCK姟 ...

Page 95: ...in away from the coded IKT and restart the engine Anti theft indicator The anti theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster When the ignition is in the 1 LOCK position the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock娂 system is functioning as a theft deterrent When the ignition is in the 3 RUN position the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal ...

Page 96: ...e 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 Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard SecuriLock娂 coded keys to your vehicle This procedure will program bo...

Page 97: ...eviously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 LOCK position to the 3 RUN position Keep the ignition in the 3 RUN position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry...

Page 98: ...ition Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system Press the control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the hood and the trunk are closed If any of these are not closed the ...

Page 99: ...ck the driver s door with a key Turn the key full rearward toward the rear of the vehicle to ensure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to the 3 ON position with a valid SecuriLock娂 key Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT This will only shut off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding The alarm system will still be armed Pressing the power door UNLOCK...

Page 100: ...After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision 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 he...

Page 101: ...system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center conso...

Page 102: ...rection of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward backward up or down Power recline Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 102 ...

Page 103: ...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 is programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad To program the memory seat to a remote ...

Page 104: ...ssed from the first row seat Move the front seats all the way back and up to ease access Note The air filter is underneath an electrical harness Be careful not to damage the electrical harness while removing the air filter To remove an air filter Remove key from ignition Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter and rotate toward the front of the vehicle once tabs are released Remove filter ...

Page 105: ... outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position REAR SEATS Split folding rear seatbacks One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space To lower the seatback s pull the release handle s located inside the trunk 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 105 ...

Page 106: ...ng the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly routed over the rear seatback 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 106 ...

Page 107: ...tter protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System娂 consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors first row only and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass ...

Page 108: ...em Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy A lower less forceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in this chapter Front crash severity sensor The ...

Page 109: ... proper child seating or restraint usage recommendations Even with this technology parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and passenger seat mounted side airbag if equipped when the passenger seat is empty and the safety belt is unbuckled or when a child or a small person occupies the front passenge...

Page 110: ...nts crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors driver seat position sensor and front passenger sensing system In addition the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The warning light will either flash or stay lit The warning light will not illuminate immediatel...

Page 111: ...afety 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 seat belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside sh...

Page 112: ...cle receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement Energy Management Feature Front Outboard This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to e...

Page 113: ...corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h 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 pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract ...

Page 114: ...rly Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergen...

Page 115: ...e added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt acros...

Page 116: ...luster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warning light illuminates 1 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4 8 seconds The driver s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime...

Page 117: ...conds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses two different warning chimes During the first minute of activation the warning chime will sound once every second The remaining warning chimes will sound twice every second while the system is activated If Then The driver s and front passenger s safety belts are buckled ...

Page 118: ...700 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime I m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles 40 km of home Belts are uncomfortable We design our safety belts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anc...

Page 119: ...ction WE CAN T PICK OUR CRASH Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt Minder威 chime To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle s air bag system One time disable If at any time the driver front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the safety belt for that seating position the Belt Minder威 is disabled for the current i...

Page 120: ...elf and others who may use the vehicle To reduce the risk of injury do not deactivate activate the Belt Minder威 feature while driving the vehicle 1 Turn the ignition switch to the RUN or ON position DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off Approximately 1 2 minutes Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the...

Page 121: ...for 3 seconds again AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint sy...

Page 122: ...edals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system SRS or its fuses See yo...

Page 123: ...pplemental restraint system work The safety belt pretensioner and airbag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and airbag inflation The fact that the pretensioners and airbags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the ...

Page 124: ... eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation...

Page 125: ...assenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disa...

Page 126: ...estraint or a booster seat is detected When the front passenger sensing system disables will not inflate the front passenger frontal airbag the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle ...

Page 127: ...sits upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with their feet comfortably extended on the floor Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased Sitting improperly ...

Page 128: ...r passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in seat ba...

Page 129: ...ted If the airbag readiness light remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number s...

Page 130: ... on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase 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 airbags and increase the risk of injur...

Page 131: ... The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat the front passenger seat mounted side airbag will be deactivated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the...

Page 132: ...n the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the airbag 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 airbag 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 patte...

Page 133: ...oor The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the seat Do not attempt to service repair or modify the side air curtain system its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a side air curtain See your authorized dealer All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an inflatable curtain is provided To reduce ...

Page 134: ...o crash sensors located at the base of the C pillars above the wheel house Side air curtains and side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of 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 and seat mounted side air...

Page 135: ...n will not function again The side air curtain system including the A B and C pillar trim and headliner must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the air curtain is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of t...

Page 136: ...ars old Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle When possible always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Never let a passenger hold a child on his or he...

Page 137: ... better They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably Booster seats may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably Try to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder 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 ...

Page 138: ... level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap shou...

Page 139: ...shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only It is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay posit...

Page 140: ...p 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 mode Refer to Automatic locking mode LATCH lower anchors are recommended fo...

Page 141: ...ion Rear facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12...

Page 142: ... 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 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restrain...

Page 143: ...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 is in the automatic lo...

Page 144: ... 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 tether strap over the ba...

Page 145: ...y the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the ch...

Page 146: ...es 500 mm apart Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rea...

Page 147: ...he vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly ...

Page 148: ... requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a...

Page 149: ... Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflation press...

Page 150: ...re beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat At least once a month and before long trips ins...

Page 151: ...hich the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certi...

Page 152: ...Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cu...

Page 153: ...ch as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load sp...

Page 154: ... defect requires a recall Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on ei...

Page 155: ...onal should do the mounting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair Safety practices Driving habi...

Page 156: ...t end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer Front wheel drive FWD ...

Page 157: ... the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized inform...

Page 158: ...dicates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informati...

Page 159: ...r numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS A...

Page 160: ...epresenting the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the man...

Page 161: ... Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a s...

Page 162: ...umber the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Location of the tire label You ...

Page 163: ...his vehicle as they may cause damage to your vehicle which may lead to loss of vehicle control VEHICLE LOADING This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the follow...

Page 164: ...ftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once ...

Page 165: ... Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 165 ...

Page 166: ...l and personal injury GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Exceedin...

Page 167: ...mount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 The follo...

Page 168: ...you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 9 x 45 kg 635 198 405 32 kg The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found o...

Page 169: ...ow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car hauling trailer All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car hauling trailer 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 169 ...

Page 170: ...ll Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential t...

Page 171: ... 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 vehicle occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety bel...

Page 172: ...ts and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Starting the engine 1 Turn the key to 3 RUN without turning the key to 4 START 2 Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driving 172 ...

Page 173: ...o bring in fresh air ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and heater defroster performance Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach 10 F 23 C or below For best results plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle The heater can be plugged in the nig...

Page 174: ...rning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled and the ABS light is on normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your bra...

Page 175: ...your authorized dealer as soon as possible TRACTION CONTROL姟 The Traction Control娂 system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow or ice covered roads and gravel roads The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions During Traction Control娂 operation the traction control acti...

Page 176: ...the vehicle out and enable a successful rocking maneuver When the Traction Control娂 system is off an indicator light will illuminate and will remain on until the system is turned back on or the ignition is turned off and on If a system fault is detected the traction control active light will illuminate the Traction Control娂 button will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be servi...

Page 177: ...e steering seem to wander pull 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 authorized dealer AUTOMA...

Page 178: ...earshift 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 vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you l...

Page 179: ...n P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and o...

Page 180: ...rs Examples city traffic hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when engine braking is required O D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated O D overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off L Low Provides more engine braking ...

Page 181: ... off road use The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level obstruction free and otherwise similar to normal on road driving conditions Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty Driving off highway ...

Page 182: ...cle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control娂 it may be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control娂 system while attempting to rock the vehicle Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operati...

Page 183: ...tems if equipped AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle This increases traction enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two wheel drive vehicle cannot Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Apply the accele...

Page 184: ...sfer Unit lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wildernes...

Page 185: ...d lose control The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Your vehicle has anti lock brakes therefore apply the brakes steadily Do not pump the brakes Driving on snow and ice Note Excessive tire slippage can cause transaxle damage AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle Should you start to slide while driving on snow...

Page 186: ...that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder or luggage racks Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty increase your repair cost reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to hea...

Page 187: ...ll deliver up to 2 0 gallons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disabl...

Page 188: ...sistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1 800 241 3673 Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 521 4140 Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 Roadside coverage beyond basic warra...

Page 189: ...UMP SHUT OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt After an accident if the engine cranks but does not start this switch may have been activated The fuel pump shut off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner To reset the switch 1 Turn the ignition to 1 LOCK 2 Check the fu...

Page 190: ...and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger ...

Page 191: ...on 1 10A Backup lamps Electrochromatic mirror 2 20A Horns 3 15A Battery saver Interior lamps Puddle lamps Trunk lamp Glove box lamp Rear power windows 4 15A Parklamps License plate lamps 5 Not used 6 Not used 7 Not used 8 30A Rear window defroster 9 10A Heated mirrors 10 30A Starter coil PCM 11 15A High beams 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 191 ...

Page 192: ...nector 19 7 5A Not used Spare 20 7 5A Power mirrors Satellite radio module All wheel drive 21 7 5A Stop lamps CHMSL 22 7 5A Audio 23 7 5A Wiper relay coil Cluster logic 24 7 5A OCS Passenger s seat PAD indicator 25 7 5A RCM 26 7 5A PATS Transceiver Brake shift interlock solenoid Brake pedal switch Automatic transmission module 27 7 5A Cluster Climate control head units 28 10A ABS Traction Control ...

Page 193: ...trical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 54 57 58 41 42 43 44 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 13 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 18 19 20 21 22 3 4 5 6 7 14 1...

Page 194: ...Valves 11 30A Heated seats Passenger heated cooled seat 12 30A Driver heated cooled seat 13 Not used 14 15A Ignition switch 15 10A Memory module logic 16 15A Transmission 17 10A Alternator sense 18 Not used 19 40A Logic feed to SJB solid state devices 20 20A THXII Amplifier 1 21 20A THXII Amplifier 2 22 20A Console power point 23 10A PCM KAM FNR5 and canister vent solenoid 24 15A Fog lamps 25 10A ...

Page 195: ...ay Fog lamp relay 42 Relay Wiper park relay 43 Relay A C clutch relay 44 Not used 45 Not used 46 15A Injectors 47 15A PCM class B 48 15A Coil on plug 49 15A PCM class C 50 Full ISO Relay LH HID low beam relay 51 Full ISO Relay RH HID low beam relay 52 Full ISO Relay Blower relay 53 Not used 54 Full ISO Relay Fuel pump injectors relay 55 Full ISO Relay Wiper RUN relay 56 Not used 57 Full ISO Relay ...

Page 196: ...se it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and...

Page 197: ...WD operation is necessary do not operate above speeds of 10 mph 16 km h or for distances above 50 miles 80 km 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the diss...

Page 198: ... block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Befo...

Page 199: ...spare tire from the trunk 3 Remove the jack retention bolt by turning it counterclockwise and remove the jack from the vehicle Tire change procedure Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire For example if the left front tire is flat block the right rear wheel 2007 Zephyr 378 Owne...

Page 200: ...start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 5 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 temporary tire the lug nut ...

Page 201: ...se the long bolt When storing the temporary spare tire replace the cover plate and use the short bolt 5 Secure the bolt using the lug wrench 6 Insert the lug wrench and bolt in the tool bag and place over the jack 7 Replace the carpeted load floor panel WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles 800 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation c...

Page 202: ...sh start capability Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durabilit...

Page 203: ...ect the positive jumper cable 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 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 203 ...

Page 204: ...em Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guid...

Page 205: ...ore disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide ...

Page 206: ...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 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 206 ...

Page 207: ...eans or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur If your vehicle is to be towed using wheel lift equipment the non lifted wheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle Place a rag on top of the hoist cable below the fascia when loading or unloading a vehicle on a flatbed wrecker to prevent surface damage to the fascia Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized t...

Page 208: ...or concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures please...

Page 209: ...ww customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authorize...

Page 210: ...urse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within ...

Page 211: ...ose to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB AUTO LINE program will contact you to ensure that Ford has complied with the decision in a timely manner Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after y...

Page 212: ...s are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service P...

Page 213: ...may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If t...

Page 214: ...Motor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P O Box 2000 Oakville ON Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA recei...

Page 215: ...20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada using their toll free number 1 800 333 0510 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Customer Assistance ...

Page 216: ...ehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or lukew...

Page 217: ...nd industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may requ...

Page 218: ...greaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine 3 5L V6 engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your autho...

Page 219: ...er blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutra...

Page 220: ...rcraft cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes 4 Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equip...

Page 221: ... These products may cause premature wearing of the clear protective coating Note In some instances color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery If this occurs the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD A...

Page 222: ...Step Wash and Wax Concentrate ZC 6 A Motorcraft Paint Sealant ZC 45 Motorcraft Premium Car Wash Concentrate U S only ZC 17 B Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Ti...

Page 223: ...ng 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 gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 Block th...

Page 224: ...the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 224 ...

Page 225: ... valve 3 Transmission fluid dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Battery 6 Power distribution box 7 Air filter assembly 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 11 Engine coolant reservoir 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 225 ...

Page 226: ...nt finish wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C 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 s...

Page 227: ...er element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine...

Page 228: ...again If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 228 ...

Page 229: ...thin the normal operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine ...

Page 230: ...ability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft...

Page 231: ...f you plan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks ...

Page 232: ...ith the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift 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 Release the parking brake With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A C on ...

Page 233: ...unda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE 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 falls below 40 or above ...

Page 234: ...eld washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool until the appropriate fill level is obtained Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling sy...

Page 235: ...anol antifreeze coolant Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant To reduce the risk of personal injury make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap The cooling system is under pressure stea...

Page 236: ...he next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough 50 50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level If you have to add more than 1 0 quart 1 0 liter of engine coolant per month have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system Your cooling system may have a leak Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result ...

Page 237: ...oolant 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 to the ch...

Page 238: ...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 completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage therefore 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine 2 Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer 3 If t...

Page 239: ...used or mishandled Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before refueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or p...

Page 240: ... immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity which can cause a fire if fuel is ...

Page 241: ...clicks at least once If the indicator comes on and stays on after you start the engine the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed Turn off the engine remove the fuel filler cap align the cap properly and reinstall it If you must replace the fuel filler cap replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or...

Page 242: ...metimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems try a different brand of unleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed...

Page 243: ... on a steep grade more than one gallon may be required The indicator may come on For more information on the check engine or the service engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately a...

Page 244: ... filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is ...

Page 245: ...rations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occur...

Page 246: ...and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the w...

Page 247: ...emission control system is not working properly An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust to enter the vehicle Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine By law...

Page 248: ...engine startup followed by mixed city highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the indicator remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Although some malfunctions detected by the OBD II may not have symptoms that are apparent continued driving with the indicator on can result in increased emissions lower fuel economy reduced engine and transmission...

Page 249: ...hout starting the engine Then start the engine and complete the above driving cycle The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature Once started do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete If the vehicle is still not ready for I M testing the above driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the...

Page 250: ...mperature 140 F 158 F 60 C 70 C Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed To obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km until the engine coolant gauge indicates normal operating temperature If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should...

Page 251: ... not drive the vehicle if the fluid level does not show at all on the dipstick Driving the vehicle with less than the recommended fluid level may result in transaxle failure An under fill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage to the transaxle High fluid level Fluid levels above the normal operating range may result in transaxle failure An...

Page 252: ...o scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is ...

Page 253: ...m For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve i...

Page 254: ...tes seat tracks and fuel filler door hinge Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Engine oil 1 5 5 quarts 5 2 L 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 M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Engine coolant 9 72 quarts...

Page 255: ...0W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid AWD 4 12 ounces 0 35L Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Windshield washer fluid 4 75 quarts 4 5L Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 Fuel tank front wheel drive 17 5 gallons 66 2L Fuel tank all wheel drive 16 5 gallons 62 5L 1 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor o...

Page 256: ...ge 4 The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required Replace Power Transfer Unit lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling of the Power Transfer Unit 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide p...

Page 257: ... 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 3 5L V6 Engine 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 257 ...

Page 258: ...located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2007 Zephyr ...

Page 259: ...ck digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Description Code Aisin AW F21 Automatic transaxle TR VX B 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance...

Page 260: ... component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Following is a list of several Genuine Lincoln Accessories Not all accessories are available for a...

Page 261: ...as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with...

Page 262: ...ry Input Jack 22 Axle lubricant specifications 254 B Battery 231 acid treating emergencies 231 jumping a disabled battery 202 maintenance free 231 replacement specifications 253 servicing 231 Belt Minder威 116 Brakes 173 anti lock 174 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 174 fluid checking and adding 250 fluid refill capacities 254 fluid specifications 254 lubricant specifications 254 parking 1...

Page 263: ... Lamps 37 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 250 engine oil 227 Driving under special conditions 180 182 184 sand 183 snow and ice 185 through water 183 186 E Electronic message center 68 Emergencies roadside jump starting 202 Emission control system 246 Engine 257 cleaning 218 coolant 233 fail safe cooling 237 idle speed control 231 lubrication specifications 254 refill capacities 254 service ...

Page 264: ...auges 14 H Hazard flashers 189 Head restraints 100 Headlamps 36 aiming 39 autolamp system 36 bulb specifications 41 daytime running lights 37 flash to pass 38 high beam 38 replacing bulbs 42 turning on and off 36 Heating heating and air conditioning system 29 31 Homelink wireless control system 64 Hood 224 I Ignition 170 257 Illuminated visor mirror 52 Infant seats see Safety seats 140 Inspection ...

Page 265: ...2 warning messages 73 Mirrors 57 automatic dimming rearview mirror 57 heated 58 programmable memory 88 side view mirrors power 57 Moon roof 62 87 Motorcraft parts 221 238 253 N Navigation system 28 O Octane rating 242 Oil see Engine oil 227 P Parking brake 175 Parts see Motorcraft parts 253 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 108 Power distribution box see Fuses 193 Power door locks 79 Power ...

Page 266: ...see Safety restraints 107 Seats 100 child safety seats 140 climate control 104 front seats 100 heated 29 memory seat 88 103 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 94 Servicing your vehicle 223 Side air curtain 133 Spark plugs specifications 253 257 Specification chart lubricants 254 Speed control 58 Starting your vehicle 170 172 jump starting 202 Steering speed sensitive 177 Steering wheel controls ...

Page 267: ...icle Identification Number VIN 258 Vehicle loading 163 Ventilating your vehicle 173 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 226 Water Driving through 186 Windows 87 opening using remote entry system 87 power 55 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 51 checking and adding fluid 226 replacing wiper blades 226 Wrecker towing 207 2007 Zephyr 378 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Index 267 ...

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