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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 18
AM/FM stereo with CD 18
Climate Controls 31
Manual heating and air conditioning 31
Lights 33
Headlamps 33Turn signal control 35
Bulb replacement 36
Driver Controls 40
Windshield wiper/washer control 40Steering wheel adjustment 41
Power windows 42Mirrors 42
Speed control 43
Locks and Security 50
Keys 50
Locks 50Anti-theft system 52
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Seating and Safety Restraints 60Seating 60Safety restraints 64
Air bags 75Child restraints 80
Driving 94
Starting 94
Brakes 99Traction control 101
Transmission operation 103Vehicle loading 112
Trailer towing 114
Roadside Emergencies 115Getting roadside assistance 115Hazard flasher switch 117
Fuel pump shut-off switch 117
Fuses and relays 118Changing tires 123
Jump starting 128Wrecker towing 134
Customer Assistance 135
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 145
Cleaning 146
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Maintenance and Specifications 154Engine compartment 157Engine oil 160
Battery 164Fuel information 175
Part numbers 198Refill capacities 199
Lubricant specifications 201
Accessories 207
Index 211
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Copyright 2003 Ford Motor Company
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING:Engine exhaust, some of itsconstituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known tothe State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. In addition,certain fluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain or emitchemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Pleasetake the time to get well acquainted with your
vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you
know 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 Australia: www.ford.com.au
In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate
publications.
This Owners Guide describes every option and
model variant available and therefore some of the
items covered may not apply to your particular
vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may
describe options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on the Owners Guide when
reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of thevehicle.
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Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event ofan accident the safety switch will
automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine.The switch can also be activated through suddenvibration (e.g. collision when parking). To resetthe switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-offswitch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury andprevent possible damage to others, your vehicle andits equipment? In this guide, answers to such
questions are contained in comments highlighted bythe warning triangle symbol. These commentsshould be read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see thissymbol, it is imperativethat you consult therelevant section of this guide before touching orattempting adjustment of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play ourpart in protecting the
environment. Correctvehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubricationmaterials are significant steps towards this aim.Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide 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 forthe first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of new vehicleoperation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjustthemselves to other parts.
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Do not add friction modifier compounds or specialbreak-in oils during the first few thousandkilometers (miles) of operation, since these additivesmay prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil inthe Maintenance and specifications chapter formore information on oil usage.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includesBumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety RestraintCoverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, yourvehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect andEmissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed
description of what is covered and what is notcovered, refer to the Warranty Guide that isprovided to you along with your Owners Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted withsophisticated electronic controls.
Please read the section SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) in the Seating and
safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow thespecific warnings and instructions could result inpersonal injury.
Front seat mounted rear facing child orinfant seats should NEVER be used in front
of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag canbe and is turned OFF.
Data Recording
Computers in your vehicle are capable of recordingdetailed data potentially including but not limited toinformation such as:
the use of restraint systems including seat beltsby the driver and passengers,
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information about the performance of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, and
information related to engine, throttle, steering,brake or other system status.
Any of this information could potentially includeinformation regarding how the driver operates thevehicle, potentially including but not limited toinformation regarding vehicle speed, brake oraccelerator application, or steering input. Thisinformation may be stored during regular operationor in a crash or near crash event.
This stored information may be read out and used by:
Ford Motor Company.
service and repair facilities. law enforcement or government agencies.
others who may assert a right or obtain yourconsent to know such information.
Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read theSVT Cobra Owners Guide Supplement. This bookcontains important operation and maintenanceinformation.
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle maybe equipped with features and options that aredifferent from the ones that are described in thisOwner Guide; therefore, a supplement has beensupplied that complements this book. By referring tothe pages in the provided supplement, you canproperly identify those features, recommendationsand specifications that are unique to your vehicle.Refer to this Owner Guide for all otherrequired information and warnings.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on yourvehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owners Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat
Installation Warning
Child Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
Anchor Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake
System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum
Based
Traction Control AdvanceTrac
Master Lighting
Switch
Hazard Warning
Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield
Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window
Lockout
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment
Release Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When
Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking,Flames, or Sparks
Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering
Fluid
Maintain Correct
Fluid Level
MAX
MIN
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger
Compartment Air
Filter
Jack
Check fuel cap Low tire warning
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Mach 1 instrument cluster
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious enough to causeexpensive repairs. A warning light may illuminatewhen a problem exists with one of your vehiclesfunctions. Many lights will illuminate when you startyour vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If anylight remains on after starting the vehicle, have therespective system inspected immediately.
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BRAKE
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E F
H L H
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H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOOR
SELECT/RESET
LOWFUEL
O/DOFF
AIRBAG
SERVICEENGINESOON
MPH k m/h
ABS
.
CHECKFUELCAP
P!
BRAKE
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E F
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SELECT/RESET
LOWFUEL
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SERVICEENGINESOON
CHECKFUELCAP
MP H k m/ h
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Service engine soon:The Service enginesoon indicator lightilluminates when theignition is first turned to the ON position to checkthe bulb. Solid illumination after the engine isstarted indicates the On Board Diagnostics System(OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to Onboard diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenanceand Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking,engine misfire is occurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion(avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) andhave your vehicle serviced immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage thecatalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when thefuel cap may not beproperly installed.Continued driving with this light on may cause theService engine soon light to come on. Refer to Fuel
filler capin the Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
Brake systemwarning light: Toconfirm the brakesystem warning light isfunctional, it will momentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON position when theengine is not running, or in a position between ONand START, or by applying the parking brake whenthe ignition is turned to the ON position. If thebrake system warning light does not illuminate atthis time, seek service immediately from yourdealership. Illumination after releasing the parking
SERVICEENGINESOON
CHECKFUELCAP
P!
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brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately by yourservicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake systemwarning light on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur. It willtake you longer to stop the vehicle. Have thevehicle checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brakesystem: If the ABSlight stays illuminatedor continues to flash, amalfunction has been detected, have the systemserviced immediately. Normal braking is stillfunctional unless the brake warning light also isilluminated.
Air bag readiness: Ifthis light fails toilluminate whenignition is turned to ON, continues to flash orremains on, have the system serviced immediately. Achime will also sound when a malfunction in thesupplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt: Remindsyou to fasten your
safety belt. A chimewill also sound toremind you to fasten your safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when thebattery is not chargingproperly.
Low fuel: Illuminateswhen the fuel level inthe fuel tank is at ornear empty. Refer toFuel gaugein this chapter).
ABS
AIR
BAG
LOW
FUEL
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Overdrive off:Illuminates when theoverdrive function ofthe transmission has been turned off, refer to theDrivingchapter. If the light flashes steadily or doesnot illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon,or damage may occur.
Traction Controlactive: Illuminateswhen the TractionControl system isactive. If the lightremains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Anti-theft system:
Flashes when theSecurilockPassiveAnti-theft System has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when theleft or right turn signalor the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicatorsstay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when thehigh beam headlampsare turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when thekey is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCposition and the drivers door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when theheadlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition isoff (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver sdoor is opened.
O/DOFF
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GAUGESBase instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Mach 1 instrument cluster gauges
Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Base instrumentcluster
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BRAKE
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C
E F
H L H
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80100 120
140
160
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THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOOR
SELECT/RESET
LOWFUEL
O/DOFF
AIRBAG
SERVICEENGINESOON
MPH km /h
ABS
0 0 0 0 0 00.
CHECKFUELCAP
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BRAKE
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H H
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RPMX1000
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LOWFUEL
O/DOFF
AIRBAG
SERVICEENGINESOON
MPH k m/h
ABS
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L
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Optional instrumentcluster
Mach 1 instrumentcluster
Engine coolanttemperature gauge:
Indicates enginecoolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between H and C). If it enters
the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off theengine and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir capwhile the engine is running or hot.
Odometer: Registersthe total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer:Registers thekilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys.Press and release thereset button until a Tappears in the display.Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset.
C H
0
0 0 0 0 0 00
45
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SELECT/RESET
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Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving with yourtachometer pointer continuously at the top of thescale may damage the engine.
Base instrumentcluster
Optional instrumentcluster
Mach 1 instrumentcluster
Battery voltagegauge: Indicates thebattery voltage whenthe ignition is in theON position. If the pointer moves and stays outsidethe normal operating range, have the vehicles
electrical system checked as soon as possible.Engine oil pressuregauge: Indicatesengine oil pressure.The needle should stayin the normal operating range (between L andH). If the needle falls below the normal range, stopthe vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct,have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by aqualified technician.
L H
L H
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Fuel gauge: Indicatesapproximately howmuch fuel is left in thefuel tank (when theignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge mayvary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on agrade.
Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance andSpecifications chapter for more information.
F
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AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO
1. Balance:
Press / to shift
sound to the left/rightspeakers.
2. Fade: Press /
to shift sound to thefront/rear speakers.
3. SCN (Scan): Pressto hear a brief samplingof all listenable stationsor CD tracks. Press again to stop.
4. CLK: To set thehour, press and holdCLK and press SEEK
to decrease or increase the hours.
To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press
TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes.
5. EJ (eject): Press toeject a CD.
BASS
CD
TREB BAL FADE
SCN
CLK
AMFM
VOL - PUSH ON
SEEK EJ
COMP
DISC
DISCSTUNE
1 2 3 4 5 6
FM1 ST
SHUFFLECDCD
14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 413
6 58
12
11
7910
CLK
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6. COMP(Compression): In CDmode, press to bringlouder and softer levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appearin the display.
7. Shuffle: Press tolisten to the tracks onthe CD in randomorder. Press again to turn off.
8. Memory presets:To set a station: Selectfrequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station. Press and hold a preset
button until sound returns. This radio is equippedwith six station memory preset controls which allowyou to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations(six in FM1 and six in FM2).
9. CD: Press and
hold until desiredselection is reached.
10. CD:Press
and hold until desiredselection is reached.
11.Tune / Discs: Inradio mode, press tomove up or down the
frequency band in individual increments.12.Seek: Press and
release SEEK /
for previous/nextstrong station, selection or track.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn ON/OFF;turn to increase ordecrease volume levels.
SHUFFLE
6
1 2 3 4 5 6
SHUFFLECDCD
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14.CD: Press to enterCD mode or to play aCD already loaded intothe system.
15.AM/FM: Press tochoose a frequencyband in radio mode.
16.Bass:
Press / to
increase/decrease thebass output.
17.Treble:
Press / to
increase/decrease thetreble output.
18.CD door: Insert aCD printed side up.
MACH MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM
1. Balance:
Press / to shift
sound to the left/rightspeakers.
2. Fade: Press /
to shift sound to therear/front speakers.
DISC
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3. Scan: Press to heara brief sampling of alllistenable radiostations, CD or MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.
4. CLK: To set theclock press and holdthe CLK control for thefollowing functions:
To set the hour, press SEEK / control to
decrease or increase to the hours.
To set the minutes, press TUNE DIR / to
decrease or increase the minutes.
Release CLK to save the clock settings. Press CLK
again to return the display to radio mode.5. EJ (Eject): Press tostop and eject a disc. Ifa disc is ejected andnot removed, the player will automatically reload thedisc and return to radio mode.
6. COMP(Compression): In CDand MP3 mode, pressto adjust the soft and loud sounds together for amore consistent listening level. The compressionicon (c) will illuminate in the display.
7. Shuffle: Press toengage random play on
the CD or MP3 disc.SHF then ON will briefly appear in the display. PressSEEK to select another random track on the disc.Press shuffle again to disable.
8. Repeat: Press torepeat the currenttrack.
9. CD (Fast
forward): Press andhold until the desiredselection point is reached. This function is notenabled in MP3 mode.
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10. CD (Rewind):Press and hold untilthe desired selection
point is reached. This function is not enabled in MP3mode.
11. MP3 directory:Allows you to listen tosongs in MP3 flat filemode and MP3 directory mode.
Insert a MP3 disc to engage in the flat file mode.The MP3 icon will be displayed.
While in the MP3 flat file mode, press the MP3DIR control to enter into the directory mode.Press the TUNE DIR control to changedirectories. The MP3 icon and the DIR icon willbe displayed.
12.Track: Press tolocate a specific MP3track or directory.TRAC will appear in the display. Rotate volumecontrol to advance or reverse through the tracks ordirectories. The MP3 icon will flash in the displaywhile the MACH track function is enabled.
13. Memory presets: To set a station: Selectfrequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press andhold a preset button until sound returns.
14.CD door: Insert a
CD with the label sideup.
15.Tune/Directory:Press TUNE
DIR / to change
the radio frequency down/up or change the MP3directories.
16.Seek: Press and
release SEEK /
for previous/nextstrong station selection or CD and MP3 tracks.
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17.Power/volume:Press to turn ON/OFF;turn to increase ordecrease volume levels.
18. CD:Press CD toplay a CD or MP3 disc.When the MP3 disc is
loaded, CD and LOAD will appear on the display. The
display will briefly show the total number of tracks on
the disc as TXXX (XXX=number of tracks).
19.AM/FM: Press toselect a frequency bandin radio mode.
20.Bass:
Press / to
decrease/increase thebass output.
21.Treble:
Press / to
decrease/increase thetreble output.
MP3 FUNCTIONS
Your audio system is equipped with MP3 capabilitywhich allows you to listen to songs in MP3 flat filemode and MP3 directory mode.
To engage MP3 flat file mode, insert an MP3 disc. Ifan MP3 disc is already present in the player, pressthe CD control. The MP3 icon will display while theplayer is in MP3 mode.
While in MP3 flat filemode, press the MP3DIR control to enterinto MP3 directory mode. The MP3 icon and the DIRicon will display while the player is in directory mode.
Your MACH MP3 player is also equipped with ananti-shock buffer for MP3 discs.
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MP3 FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTUREThe MACH MP3 music system recognizes MP3 discfile and directory (folder) structure as follows:
There are two different modes for MP3 discplayback: MP3 flat file mode (default) and MP3directory mode.
MP3 flat file mode ignores any directory structurepresent on the MP3 disc. The player sequentiallynumbers each MP3 track on the disc (denoted bythe .mp3 file extension) from T001 to T255.
MP3 directory mode represents a directorystructure consisting of one level of directories(folders). The CD player sequentially numbers all
MP3 tracks on the disc (denoted by .mp3extension) and all directories containing MP3files, from 0101 to 9999. The first two digitsdenote the directory number and the last twodigits denote the track number within thatdirectory.
Creating discs with only one level ofsubdirectories will help with navigation throughthe disc files.
ERROR MESSAGES
You may experience an error message for thefollowing situations:
NO DISC when the CD control is pressed andthere is not a CD present.
DISC ERR when there is a damaged or unreadabledisc. Such as, data discs containing no .mp3 files,or for data discs containing more than 255 files ordirectories.
CD ERR for any other disc malfunction.
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MACH
460 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CDCHANGER COMPATIBLE)
MACH 1000 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CDCHANGER COMPATIBLE)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the MACH1000 audio system. This system is equipped with arack of amplifiers and subwoofers in the trunk of thevehicle. Do not store or rest items on the amplifierrack, as this could cause damage to the amplifiersand void your warranty.
The MACH 1000 audio system is capable ofproducing very high sound pressure levels. For yourlistening comfort and protection, it is notrecommended to listen to the MACH 1000 audiosystem at high volume levels for extended periods oftime.
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1. Seek: Press andrelease SEEK /
for previous/next strong station, selection or track.
2. Rewind: In CD mode,press until desiredselection is reached.
Fast forward: In CDmode, press untildesired selection is reached.
3. DSP: (Digital SignalProcessing) Press DSPand SEL to select fromthe DSP modes NEWS, JAZZ CLUB, HALL,CHURCH, STADIUM. Press DSP a second time and
SEL to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERSEAT or REAR SEAT.
ALL SEATS Enhances acoustic sound for allseating locations.
DRIVER SEAT Enhances acoustic sound forthe driver. Rear seat and passenger seatperformance may be compromised in favor of thedriver.
REAR SEAT - Enhances acoustic sound for therear seat passengers.
4. MACH (MACH 1000only): Press to engageMACH 1000 mode.
MACH 1000 mode enhances acoustic sound for allseating locations and increases the signal to thetrunk mounted speakers and amplifiers for enhancedbass performance. Press again to return topreviously set occupancy mode.
Mute: (MACH 460only): Press to mutethe playing media.
5. Eject: Press EJ andchoose the correspondingpreset (16) to eject the desired CD. Press and hold toeject all loaded discs.
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6. Bass: Press BASS;then press
SEL / to
decrease/increase the bass output.
Treble: Press TREB;then press
SEL / to
decrease/increase the treble output.
7. Select: Use withBass, Treble, Balanceand Fade controls toadjust levels.
8. Balance: Press BAL;
then pressSEL / to shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
Fade: Press FADE;then press
SEL / to shift
sound to the front/rear speakers.
9. Menu: Press MENUand SEL to accessclock mode, RDSon/off, Traffic, Program type, Show type andCompression modes.
Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. Withthe feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find astation broadcasting a traffic report (if it isbroadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is notavailable in most U.S. markets.
FIND Program type: Allows you to searchRDS-equipped stations for a certain category ofmusic format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Show TYPE: Displays the stations call letters andformat.
Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passagestogether for a more consistent listening level.
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10. Memory presets:To set a station: Selectfrequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to
access the desired disc.
11.CD: Press to selectCD mode.
12.AM/FM: Press toselect AM/FMfrequency band.
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radiostations without losing your original manually set
preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press andmomentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will flash onthe display. When the six strongest stations arefilled, the station stored in preset 1 will beginplaying. If there are less than six strong stations, thesystem will store the last one in the remainingpresets. Press again to disengage.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn ON/OFF;turn to increase ordecrease volume levels.
Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changesautomatically and slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise. Recommendedlevel is 13. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7is the maximum setting.Press and hold the volume control for five seconds.
Then press SEL to increase ( ) or decrease ( )
the volume setting. The level will appear in thedisplay.
14.Load: Press LOADand the correspondingpreset (16) to load aCD into the desired slot. Press and hold to load upto six discs at once.
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15.Shuffle: Press toplay tracks/discs inrandom order. PressSHUF to cycle through SHUF DISC, SHUF TRAC orSHUF OFF.
16.Scan: Press tomove up the radiofrequency band. SCANautomatically finds a station, plays it for five secondsseconds, then moves to the next station. Press againto stop.CD: Press to sample CD selections for eightseconds. Press again to stop.
17. Disc/Tune: Radio:
Press or to
manually tune down or
up the radio frequency band. CD: Press to select
the previous disc or to select the next disc.
18.CD door: Insertdisc label side up.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by theFederal Communications Commission (FCC) and theCanadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 5401600, 1610 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can effect radioreception:
Distance/strength: The further you travel from anFM station, the weaker the signal and the weakerthe reception.
Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, powerlines, electric fences, traffic lights andthunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
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Station overload: When you pass a broadcasttower, a stronger signal may overtake a weakerone and play while the weak station frequency isdisplayed.
CD PLAYER CARE
All audios are CD changer compatible. See yourdealer for further details.
Do:
Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch theplaying surface.
Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with anapproved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out.
Dont:
Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources forextended periods of time.
Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CDchanger magazine.
Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commerciallypressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discsonly. Due to technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discsmay not function correctly when used in FordCD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with ascratch protection film attached, and CDs withhomemade paper (adhesive) labels should not
be inserted into the CD player. The label maypeel and cause the CD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemade CDs be identifiedwith permanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels. Ball point pens may damageCDs. Please contact your dealer for furtherinformation.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio systemwarranty information. If service is necessary, seeyour dealer or qualified technician.
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM
1. Fan speedadjustment: Controlsthe volume of aircirculated in thevehicle.
2. Temperature selection: Controls thetemperature of the airflow in the vehicle.
3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction ofthe airflow in the vehicle. See the following for abrief description on each control.
MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air through theinstrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. Thismode is more noisy than A/C, but is moreeconomical and efficient. May reduce undesirableodors from entering the vehicle.
A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flowsfrom the instrument panel register vents only.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument
panel vents.
O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan willnot operate.
: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster vents and floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster vents.
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OPERATING TIPS To reduce fog build up on the windshield during
humid weather, place the air flow selector in
the position.
To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle:duringcold weather, do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.duringwarm weather, do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF position.
Under normal weather conditions, do not leavethe air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when thevehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle tobreathe using the outside air inlet vents.
Do not put objects under the front seats that willinterfere with the air flow to the back seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the airintake area at the base of the windshield.
Do not place objects on top of theinstrument panel as these objects may
become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Ensure that the ignitionis in the ON position.Press the control to
clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The LEDwill illuminate.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10minutes or when the ignition is turned OFF. Tomanually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes,push the control again.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL The first position
turns on the parking,tail, license plate andside marker lamps.
The outer positionturns on theheadlamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can beturned on when theheadlamp control is ineither of the following
positions: Parking lamps
Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate thefoglamps.
When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps willnot operate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. Toactivate:
the ignition must be turned on
the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position the high beam headlamps must be turned off
the parking brake is released
Always remember to turn on yourheadlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)System does not activate your tail lamps andgenerally may not provide adequate lighting duringthese conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in acollision.
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High beamsPush the lever towardthe instrument panel toactivate. Pull the levertowards you todeactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightlyto activate and releaseto deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust thebrightness of theinstrument panel:
Rotate clockwise/counterclockwisewhen the headlampcontrol is in theparking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the courtesy lamps:
Rotate fully counterclockwise.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed
at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignmentof your headlamps should be checked by a qualifiedservice technician.
Headlamp vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screendirectly in front of it.
(1) Eight feet
(2) Center height of lamp to ground
(3) Twenty five feet
OFF
HILO
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(4) Horizontalreference line
2. Measure the heightfrom the center of yourheadlamp to the groundand mark a 2.4 meter (8foot) horizontalreference line on thevertical wall or screen at this height (a piece ofmasking tape works well). The center of the lamp ismarked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate thewall or screen and open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen
you will observe a lightpattern with flat edgesat the top of the beampattern. If the flat edgesare not at the horizontalreference line, the beam will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the verticaladjuster on eachheadlamp, then use a 6mm allen wrench orscrewdriver to adjust theheadlamp up or down.
6. HORIZONTAL AIMIS NOT REQUIRED
FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
Push down toactivate the left turnsignal.
Push up to activatethe right turn signal.
OFF
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INTERIOR LAMPSMap lamps (if equipped)
If equipped with aconvertible top the maplamps and controls arelocated on the rearviewmirror. Press thecontrols on the bottomof the mirror to activatethe lamps.
For coupes the maplamps are located onthe interior roof. Press
the controls on eitherside of the lamp toturn the light on.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorizedD.O.T. for North America and an E for Europe to
assure lamp performance, light brightness and patternand safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damagethe lamp assembly or void the lamp assemblywarranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade Number
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3157K
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker
(front) 3157 AK (amber)
Backup lamp 3156K
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 906
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Function Trade NumberHeadlamps 9007
Luggage compartment lamp 906
Dome lamp 575
Map lamp 575
Visor vanity lamp 74
Glove compartment 194
Rearview mirror map lamps 192
Fog lamp 899
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Map lamps
For bulb replacement, see a qualified servicetechnician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFFposition, then open the hood.
2. At the back of theheadlamp, pull tworetainer pins up to
release the headlampassembly.
3. Pull headlampassembly forward anddisconnect theelectrical connector from the bulb by pullingrearward.
4. Remove the bulbretaining ring byrotating itcounterclockwise andslide off the plastic base.
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5. Remove the old bulbfrom the lamp assemblyby pulling it straightout of the lampassembly.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefullyand keep out of childrens reach. Grasp the
bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch theglass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulbto break the next time the headlamps areoperated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFFposition and open the hood.
2. At the back of theheadlamp, pull tworetainer pins up torelease the headlampassembly.
3. Pull headlampassembly forward androtate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight
out from the socketand push in the newbulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs1. Make sure theheadlamp switch is inthe OFF position andthen open the trunk.
2. Inside trunk, locateaccess hole under therear decklid.
3. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and pullit out of the lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure theheadlamp switch is inthe OFF position.
2. Rotate the foglampbulb socketcounterclockwise andremove from foglamp.
3. Disconnect theelectrical connector and pull the bulb straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the
headlamp switch is inthe OFF position andthen open trunk andremove bulb socket fromthe trunk lid by turningit counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb straightout of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbsFor bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualifiedtechnician.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper:Rotate the end of thecontrol away from youto increase the intervalspeed of the wipers;rotate towards you todecrease the interval speed of the wipers.
Top two positions are for LO and HI speedconstant wipe.
Windshield washer:Push the end of thestalk:
briefly: causes asingle swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.
a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe threetimes with washer fluid.
a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluidwill be activated for up to ten seconds.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper armaway from the vehicle.Turn the blade at anangle from the wiperarm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the
blade and pull thewiper blade downtoward the windshieldto remove it from thearm.
2. Attach the newwiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until aclick is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimumperformance.
OFF
HILO
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)To adjust the steeringwheel:
1. Pull and hold thesteering wheel releasecontrol toward you.
2. Move the steeringwheel up or down untilyou find the desiredlocation.
3. Release the steering wheel release control. Thiswill lock the steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
OVERHEAD STORAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
Be sure tosecure objects
when placed in thestorage net in orderto help reduce therisk that they becomeprojectiles in theevent of a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINTThe power point is anadditional powersource for electricalaccessories.
Power outlets aredesigned foraccessory plugs only.Do not hang any typeof accessory or accessory bracket from theplug. Improper use of the power outlet cancause damage not covered by your warranty.
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A power point is located in front of the centerconsole storage bin.
POWER WINDOWS
When closingthe power
windows, you shouldverify they are freeof obstructions andensure that childrenand/or pets are not inthe proximity of thewindow openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switchto open the window. Press and hold the top part ofthe rocker switch to close the window.
One touch down
Allows the driverswindow to open fullywithout holding thecontrol down. Presscompletely down on thebottom part of therocker switch and release quickly. Press again to stop.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)To adjust your mirrors:
1. Move the mirrorselector control all theway to the left to adjustthe left mirror or all theway to the right toadjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control inthe direction you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return the control to the center position.
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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of
48 km/h (30 mph) or more without keeping your
foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control does
not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the speed control in heavy trafficor on roads that are winding, slippery or
unpaved.
Setting speed control
The controls for usingyour speed control arelocated on the steeringwheel for yourconvenience.
1. Press the ON controland release it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SETACCEL control andrelease it.
4. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal.
Note:
Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving
up and down a steep hill.
If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed
on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes
to reduce the speed.
If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h
(10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, yourspeed control will disengage.
OFF
ON
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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Resuming a set speedPress the RESUMEcontrol and release it.This will automaticallyreturn the vehicle tothe previously setspeed. The RESUMEcontrol will not work ifthe vehicle speed is not
faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Increasing speed while using speed control
There are two ways toset a higher speed:
Press and hold theSET ACCEL controluntil you get to thedesired speed, thenrelease the control.You can also use the
SET ACCEL control to operate the Tap-Up
function. Press and release this control to
increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desiredspeed. When the vehicle reaches that speed pressand release the SET ACCEL control.
Reducing speed while using speed controlThere are two ways toreduce a set speed:
Press and hold theCOAST control until
you get to the desiredspeed, then releasethe control. You canalso use the COASTcontrol to operate the Tap-Down function. Press andrelease this control to decrease the vehicle set speedin small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
RESUME
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Depress the brakepedal until thedesired vehiclespeed is reached,press the SETACCEL control.
Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (ifequipped). This will not erase your vehiclespreviously set speed.
Press the speed
control OFF control.
Note: When you turnoff the speed control orthe ignition, your speedcontrol set speedmemory is erased.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety ofconsole features. These include:
Dual cupholders
Auxiliary power point
Coin holder slots (if equipped)
Convertible top control (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hardobjects can injure you in a collision.
Cell phone use
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment hasbecome increasingly important in the conduct ofbusiness and personal affairs. However, drivers mustnot compromise their own or others safety whenusing such equipment. Mobile Communications can
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
OFF
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enhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when usingmobile communications equipment to avoid negatingthese benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but isnot limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable emaildevices, in vehicle communications systems,telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A drivers first responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. The most important
thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoiddistractions and pay attention to the road. Waituntil it is safe to operate Mobile Communications
Equipment.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT(IF EQUIPPED)
Position the floor mat sothat the eyelet is over thepointed end of theretention post and rotateforward to lock in. Makesure that the mat does notinterfere with the operationof the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove thefloor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROLThe remote trunk release control is located in theglove compartment. Press to open trunk.
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articlesstored in the convertible top stowage compartmentmay break the rear glass window when the top islowered.
Lowering the convertible topThe convertible top can be lowered with the sidewindows either up or down.
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The convertible top will not operate unless theparking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. Also, do not lower the top whenthe top material is wet.
To lower the convertible top:
1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
2. Check the convertible top stowage compartmentbehind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and readyto receive the top.
3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header atboth the right and left sides by pulling each clamp
rearward until the hook in the windshield header isfree. The clamps are flush with the header when inthe closed position.
4. Close the windshield header clamps immediatelyafter disengagement, to avoid cutting the topmaterial and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.
5. If the top has notbeen lowered for sometime and sticks to thewindshield header,push the front of thetop up slightly withyour hand to loosen it.
6. Push the convertibletop switch on theconsole in front of thearmrest and hold untilthe top is completelystored.
7. Disengage theparking brake.
SETP
ARK B
RAKE
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Installation of the boot (if equipped)1. Push boot rearwardand engage boot underthe body molding atthe rear and sides.
2. Fasten boot toquarter trim panel withsnap or pivot latch onboth sides of thevehicle.
3. Insert boot tongueinto groove located onrear of seat.
4. To remove, unfastenthe snaps or pivotlatches and the boot
tongue.
5. Pull forward and liftoff.
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Raising the convertible topThe convertible top will not operate unless theparking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged.
To raise the convertible top:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
2. Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggagecompartment.
3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
4. Push the convertible top button, holding it untilthe top unfolds and moves forward toward the
windshield header.
5. Open both top clamps before the top meets thewindshield header
6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the topuntil it has reached the fully closed position flush tothe header.
7. The two pins under the forward edge of the topshould seat themselves in the matching holes in theheader.
8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamphandles into the header on the top until they areflush with the header. Pulling down on the header atthe center grip while closing the latches may assist
in fastening the clamps.
9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
10. Disengage the parking brake.
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KEYSThe key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case ofloss, replacement keys are available from yourdealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in asafe place in case you require it in an emergency.
Refer to SecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft Systemfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock alldoors and L to lock alldoors.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTRELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interiorluggage compartment release handle that provides ameans of escape for children and adults in the eventthey become locked inside the luggagecompartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the
operation and location of the release handle.
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To open the luggagecompartment door (lid)from within theluggage compartment,pull the illuminated Tshaped handle andpush up on the trunklid. The handle iscomposed of a materialthat will glow for hoursin darkness followingbrief exposure toambient light.
The T shaped handle will be located either on theluggage compartment door (lid) or inside theluggage compartment near the tail lamps.
Keep vehicledoors and
luggage compartmentlocked and keep keysand remotetransmitters out of achilds reach.Unsupervisedchildren could lockthemselves in thetrunk and risk injury.Children should be
taught not to play invehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunkor vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these hightemperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat-related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children are particularly atrisk.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rulesand with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the users authority tooperate the equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry systemwhich allows you to:
unlock the vehicledoors without a key.
lock all the vehicledoors without a key.
activate the personalalarm.
If there is any potential remote keyless entryproblem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remoteentry transmitters are taken to the dealership, toaid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Press and release to unlock the drivers door.
Note: The interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press and release again within three seconds
to unlock the passenger door.
Locking the doors
1. Press and release to lock all the doors.Note:
The interior lamps will turn off (unless the domelamp control is in the full-up position), and theheadlamps and parking lamps will flash.
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2. Press and release again within three secondsto confirm that all the doors are closed and locked.Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirponce and the headlamps and parking lamps willflash.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the hornwill make two quick chirps.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press to activate the alarm. The horn will
sound for a maximum of 30 seconds and theparklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate,or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes.
Note: The panic alarm will only operate when theignition is in the OFF or ACC position.
Opening the trunk
Press once to open the trunk.
Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched beforedriving your vehicle. Failure to properly latch thetrunk may cause objects to fall out or block thedrivers rear view.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Thetypical operating range for your remote entrytransmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). Adecrease in the operating range could be caused by:
weather conditions,
nearby radio towers,
structures around the vehicle and
other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
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To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coinbetween the two halvesof the remote entrytransmitter near thekey ring. DO NOTTAKE THE RUBBERCOVER AND CIRCUITBOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off anygrease on the batteryterminals on the backsurface of the circuit
board.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagraminside the remote entry transmitter for the correctorientation of the battery. Press the battery down toensure that the battery is fully seated in the batteryhousing cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause theremote transmitter to become deprogrammed fromyour vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate
normally after battery replacement.Replacing lost remote entry transmittersIf you would like to have your remote entrytransmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, orwould like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram themyourself, or takeall remote entry transmitters toyour authorized dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmittersYou must have all remote entry transmitters(maximum of four) available before beginning thisprocedure.
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To reprogram theremote entrytransmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle iselectronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in theignition.
3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3 (OFF).
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds)between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON). Note:The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm thatthe programming mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remoteentry transmitter. Note: If more than 20 secondshave passed you will need to start the procedureover again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm thatthis remote entry transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remoteentry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position afteryou have finished programming all of the remoteentry transmitters. Note: After 20 seconds, you willautomatically exit the programming mode.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
the programming mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entrysystem is used to unlock the door(s) or sound thepersonal alarm.
The illuminated entry system will turn off theinterior lights if:
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or
the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
after 25 seconds of illumination.
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The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not beset to the OFF position for the illuminated entrysystem to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
they have been turned on with the dimmercontrol, or
any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30minutes after the ignition has been turned to theOFF position, 10 minutes after if the last door is leftopen, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left openor the dome lamp switch is left on.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engineimmobilization system. This system is designed toprevent the engine from being started unless acoded key programmed to your vehicle is used.The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead toa no-start condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additionalcoded keys may be purchased from your dealer. Thedealer can program your spare keys to your vehicleor you can program the keys yourself. Refer toProgramming spare keysfor instructions on howto program the coded key.
Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system isnot compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote
start systems. Use of these systems may result invehicle starting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices thatare used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or asecond coded key on the same key chain may causevehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while startingthe engine. These objects will not cause damage tothe coded key, but may cause a momentary issue ifthey are too close to the key when starting theengine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off,
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remove all objects on the key chain away from thecoded key and restart the engine.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator is located on top of the
instrument panel.
When the ignition is in the OFF position, the
indicator will flash once every 2 seconds toindicate the SecuriLocksystem is functioning asa theft deterrent.
When the ignition is in the RUN position, theindicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicatenormal system functionality.
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock
system,the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily whenthe ignition is in the RUN position. If this occurs, thevehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer forservice.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armedimmediately afterswitching the ignitionto the 3 (OFF)position.
The THEFT indicator
will flash every two
seconds when thevehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with acoded key disarms the vehicle.
The THEFT indicator will illuminate for three
seconds and then go out.
If the THEFT indicator stays on for an extended
period of time or flashes rapidly, have the systemserviced by your dealer.
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Replacement keysIf your keys are lost or stolen and you dont have anextra coded key, you will need to have your vehicletowed to a dealership. The key codes need to beerased from your vehicle and new coded keys willneed to be programmed.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store anextra programmed key away from the vehicle in asafe place to help prevent any inconveniences.Please visit an authorized dealer to purchaseadditional spare or replacement keys.
Programming spare keys
You can program your own coded keys to yourvehicle. Please read and understand the entire
procedure before you begin.Tips:
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to yourvehicle.
Only use Securilockkeys.
You must have two previously programmed codedkeys (keys that already operate your vehiclesengine) and the new unprogrammed key(s)readily accessible.
If no previously programmed coded keys areavailable, you must take your vehicle to yourdealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.
1. Insert a previouslyprogrammed coded keyinto the ignition.
2. Turn the ignitionfrom the 3 (OFF)position to the 4 (ON)position. Keep theignition in the 4 (ON)position for at least one second, but no more than10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, andremove the coded key from the ignition.
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4. Within ten seconds of removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the other previouslyprogrammed coded key into the ignition.
5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON)position for at least one second but not more than10 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, andremove the second key from the ignition.
7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the unprogrammedkey (new/valet key) into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON)position for at least one second.
9. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed.
If the key has been successfully programmed it willstart the vehicles engine and the theft indicator lightwill illuminate for three seconds and then go out. Ifthe key was not successfully programmed, it will notstart your vehicles engine and the theft indicatorlight will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats,bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the newkey(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s),repeat this procedure from step 1 for each additionalkey.
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SEATINGNotes:
Reclining the seatback can cause anoccupant to slide under the seats safety
belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto reduce the risk of injury in a collision or
sudden stop.
Adjustable head restraints
Head restraints help to limit head motion in theevent of a rear collision. Adjust your head restraintso that it is located directly behind your head or asclose to that position as possible.
The head restraints canbe moved up anddown.
4way head restraints (if equipped)
Your vehicle may have
head restraints thatcan be moved in fourdirections:
up and down
forward or backward
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
Never adjust the drivers seat or seatbackwhen the vehicle is moving.
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Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
Lift handle to moveseat forward orbackward.
Pull lever up to adjustseatback.
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)
The power lumbarcontrol is located onthe outboard side ofthe seat.
Press one side of thecontrol to adjust
firmness.Press the other side of the control to adjustsoftness.
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
Never adjust the drivers seat or seatbackwhen the vehicle is moving.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto avoid injuring people in a collision or
sudden stop.
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Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
Reclining the seatback can cause anoccupant to slide under the seats safety
belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision.
The control is located on the front of the driver sseat.
Press front to raise orlower the front portion
of the seat cushion.
Press rear to raise orlower the rear portionof the seat cushion.
Press the control tomove the seat forward,backward, up or down.
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REAR SEATSUse the seatbackrelease to fold the backof the front seatforward for rear seatpassenger entry or exit.This release handle islocated on the loweroutboard back of theseat. The seatbacklocks automatically when returned to the normalposition.The rotating boot on the front seat belt is designedto allow rear seat entry/exit. To enter the rear seat:
1. Remove safety beltfrom safety belt guideon top of front seat.
2. Rotate the safetybelt boot rearward.
3. Enter the rear seat in front of the safety belt.4. Rotate the safety belt boot forward and place thebelt in the belt guide on the seat back to allow useby the front driver/passenger.
2nd seat/split-folding rear seatOne or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to
provide additional cargo space.To lower theseatback(s) from insidethe vehicle, pull tab torelease seat back andthen fold seatbackdown.
When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hearthe seat latch into place.
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low across
the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make surechildren sit where they can be properly
restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. The
passenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision.
All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should always properly wear their
safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) isprovided.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are morelikely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehicle that isnot equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sureeveryone in your vehicle is in a seat and using asafety belt properly.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person issignificantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a safety belt.
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Each seating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety belt assembly which is made
up of one buckle and one tongue that are designedto be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt onthe outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety beltaround your neck over the inside shoulder. 3)Never use a single belt for more than one person.
Always transport children 12 years old andunder in the back seat and always properly
use appropriate child restraints.
Safety belts and seats can become hot in avehicle that has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a small child. Check seatcovers and buckles before you place a childanywhere near them.
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Before fastening thesafety belt, make surethe shoulder beltpasses through the beltguide on the top of theseatback.
Coupe shown,
convertible is similarand safety belt must also pass through the beltguide.
1. Insert the belttongue into the properbuckle (the buckleclosest to the directionthe tongue is comingfrom) until you hear asnap and feel it latch.Make sure the tongueis securely fastened in the buckle.
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2. To unfasten, pushthe release button andremove the tonguefrom the buckle.
The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the
vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The
front passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts
have two types of locking modes described below:
Energy Management Feature
This vehicle has a safety belt system with anenergy management feature at the front seatingpositions to help further reduce the risk of injuryin the event of a head-on collision.
This safety belt system has a retractor assemblythat is designed to pay out webbing in acontrolled manner. This feature is designed tohelp reduce the belt force acting on theoccupants chest.
After any vehicle collision, the safety beltsystem at all outboard seating positions
(except driver, which has no automatic lockingretractor feature) must be checked by a qualified
technician to verify that the automatic lockingretractor feature for child seats is still functioningproperly. In addition, all safety belts should bechecked for proper function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUSTBE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly
automatic locking retractor feature or any othersafety belt function is not operating properly whenchecked according to the procedures in WorkshopManual.
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Failure to replace the Belt and Retractorassembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movementsand locking in response to vehicle movement. Forexample, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns acorner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofapproximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, thecombination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
The automatic locking mode is not available on thedriver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automaticallypre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt. The automatic lockingmode is not available on the driver safety belt.
This mode should be used any time a child safetyseat is installed in a passenger front or outboardrear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 yearsold and under should be properly restrained in therear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safetyrestraints for children or Safety seats for childrenlater in this chapter.
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How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the
combination lap andshoulder belt.
Grasp the shoulder
portion and pulldownward until theentire belt is pulledout.
Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you
will hear a clicking sound. This indicates thesafety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Ford Motor Company recommends that allsafety belt assemblies and attaching
hardware should be inspected by a qualifiedtechnician after any collision. Safety beltassemblies not in use during a collision should alsobe inspected and replaced if either damage orimproper operation is noted.
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Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt andallow it to retract completely to disengage theautomatic locking mode and activate the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.
After any vehicle collision, the frontpassenger and rear outboard seat belt
systems must be checked by a qualified technicianto verify that the automatic locking retractorfeature for child seats is still functioning properly.In addition, all seat belts should be checked forproper function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST
BE REPLACED if the seat belt assemblyautomatic locking retractor feature or any otherseat belt function is not operating properly whenchecked according to the procedures in WorkshopManual.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractorassembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
Safety belt warning light and indicatorchime
The safety belt warning light illuminates in theinstrument cluster and a chime sounds to remindthe occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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Conditions of operationIf... Then...
The drivers safety belt is
not buckled before theignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The safety belt warning light
illuminates1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8
seconds.
The drivers safety belt is
buckled while the
indicator light is
illuminated and the
warning chime is
sounding...
The safety belt warning lightand warning chime turn off.
The drivers safety belt is
buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The safety belt warning light
will turn on for 3 seconds and
then turn off. The indicator
chime will remain off.
BeltMinder
The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning tothe safety belt warning function. This featureprovides additional reminders to the driver that thedrivers safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety beltwarning lamp in the instrument cluster.
If... Then...
The drivers safety belt is
not buckled
approximately 5 seconds
after the safety belt
warning light has turnedoff...
The BeltMinder feature is
activated - the safety belt
warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for 6
seconds every 30 seconds,repeating for approximately 5
minutes or until safety belt is
buckled.
The drivers safety belt is
buckled while the safety
belt indicator light is
illuminated and the safety
belt warning chime is
sounding...
The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
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If... Then...The drivers safety belt is
buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
The following are reasons most often given for notwearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S.data)
Reasons given... Consider...
Crashes are rare events 36700 crashes occur everyday. The more we drive, themore we are exposed to rareevents, even for good drivers. 1
in 4 of us will be seriously
injured in a crash during ourlifetime.
Im not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occurwithin25 miles 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 anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright aspossible; this can improve
comfort.
I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident.BeltMinder reminds us to take a
few seconds to buckle up.
Safety belts dont work Safety belts, when usedproperly, reduce risk of deathto front seat occupants by 45%in cars, and by 60% in lighttrucks.
Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, manywhen no other vehicles are
around.
Belts wrinkle my clothes Possibly, but a serious crash
can do much more than wrinkle
your clothes, particularly if youare unbelted.
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Reasons given... Consider...The people Im with
dont wear belts
Set the example, teen deaths
occur 4 times more often in
vehicles with TWO or MORE
people. Children and younger
brothers/sisters imitate behavior
they see.
I have an air bag Air bags offer greater protection
when used with safety belts.
Frontal airbags are not designed
to inflate in rear and sidecrashes or rollovers.
Id rather be thrownclear
Not a good idea. People whoare ejected are 40 timesmore likely to DIE. Safetybelts help prevent ejection, WE
CANT PICK OUR CRASH.
Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt toavoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on the
safety belt will increase the risk of injury in anaccident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate theBelt Minder feature please follow the directionsstated below.
One time disable
Any time the safety belt is buckled and then
unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, the
BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle
only.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceedingwith the deactivation/activation progra