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Table of Contents

Introd uctory Information . . . . . . . .

Safety Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting You r Contou r . . . . . . . . . .

Warning Lights and Gau ges . . . . . . .

Instru ment Panel Controls . . . . . . . .

Steering Colu mn Controls . . . . . . . .

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electronic Sou nd System s . . . . . . . . Driving Your Contour . . . . . . . . . .

Road sid e Em ergencies . . . . . . . . . .

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . .

Rep orting Safety Defects . . . . . . .

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing You r Contou r . . . . . . . . .

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Introductory

Ford’s Commitment to You

At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the cocomm itment to achieve the best result p ossibto learning what you want, d etermination to concept, and execution of that concept with cattention to detail. In short, excellence meansby w hich others are jud ged.

Our Guiding Principles

s Quality comes first. For your satisfaction,produ cts and services mu st be our num be

s You are the focus of everything we do. O

done with you in mind, providing better pservices than our competition.

s Continuous improvement is essential to omust strive for excellence in everything wproducts — in their safety and value — aour human relations, our competitiveness,profitability.

s Employee involvement is our way of lifeWe must treat one another with trust and

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Things to Know About Using This Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. Thisguide has information about the equipment and the options foryour new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the optionsavailable to you. If you do not know which information appliesto your vehicle, talk to your dealer.

This gu ide describes equ ipment and gives specifications forequipment that was in effect when this guide was app roved forprinting. Ford may discontinue mod els or change specificationsor design without any notice and without incurring obligation.

As you read through your ow ner guide, carefully read allWarnings because they tell you how toavoid endangeringyourself, your passengers, and other people.

NOTES and WARNINGS

NOTES give you additional information about the subjectmatter you are referencing.

WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areaswhere carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle orpersonal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people.Please read all WARNINGS carefully.

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Finding Information in This Guide

After you have read this guide once, you will probably returnto it when you have a specific question or need additionalinformation. To help you find specific information quickly, youcan use the Quick Index or the Index.

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Introduc tory Inform at ion

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The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a pagenumber following each item which indicates where detailedinformation can be found.

To use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in thealphabetical listing for the word that best describes theinformation you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related word s and look them up. We have designed theIndex so that you can find information under a technical term.

Canadian Owners — French VersionFrench Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or bywriting to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, ServicePublications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontar ioL4Y 4G3.

Your Maintenance Schedule and RecordBooklet

The Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet lists the servicesthat are most important for keeping your vehicle in goodcondition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services p erformed .

About the Warranties

Your vehicle is covered by th ree types of w arranties: BasicVehi cle Warranty, Extended Warrantie s on certain parts, andEmissions Warranties.

Read your W arrant y Information Booklet carefully to find outabout your vehicle’s warranties and your basic rights andresponsibilities.

If you lose your W arranty Information Booklet, you can get a newone free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer,or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first pageof this ow ner gu ide.

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Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan

If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can buy a FordExtended Service Plan for your vehicle. This optional contractprovides service protection for a longer period of time than thebasic warranty that comes with your vehicle.

You d o not h ave to buy this option w hen you buy your vehicle.However, your option to purchase the Ford Extended ServicePlan ru ns out after 18 mon ths or 18,000 miles. See your dealer

for more d etails about th e Ford Extended Service Plan.

If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not takeadvantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of pu rchase, you may still be eligible. See your dealer for thedetails.

Breaking Your Vehicle In

Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-inperiod du ring the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it.

During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention tohow you drive your vehicle.

s Avoid sudden stops. Because you r v ehicle has n ew brakelinings, you should take these steps:

— Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when tostop.

— Begin braking well in ad vance.

— Apply the brakes gradually.The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.

s Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special“break-in” oils.

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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage the paint,especially in hot weather. Wash your vehicle as often asnecessary to keep it clean.

Take similar p recautions if you r vehicle is exposed to chemicalindustrial fallout.

Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to a defect in

paint materials or workmanship and therefore is not covered bywarranty. Ford, however, believes that continual improvementin customer satisfaction is a high priority. For this reason, Fordhas authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner,the surfaces of new vehicles d amaged by env ironmental falloutwithin 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of purchase,whichever comes first. Customers may be required to bring theirvehicle in for inspection by a Ford rep resentative.

Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle

Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the underside, witha mild detergent.

DO NOT:

s Wash your vehicle with hot water

s Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct sunlight

s Wash your vehicle while the body is hot

Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and protect the

finish.

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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts

Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Donot u se steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong d etergents.

Cleaning Plastic Parts

Some of your vehicle’s exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean witha tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner forroutine cleaning.

Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents orpetroleum-based cleaners.

If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayedrustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing isnot removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can causedeterioration.

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Safety Restraints

Important Safety Belt Information

The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and yourpassengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canadathe law requires their use.

Safety belts provide best restraint when:

s the seatback is upright

s the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)

s the lap belt is snug and low on the hips

s the shoulder belt is snug against the chest

s the knees are straight forward

To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warninglight may come on and a chime m ay sound. See Safety Belt

Warning Light and Chime in the Warning Lights and Gaugeschapter.

See the following sections in this chapter for directions on howto p roperly u se these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chap ter for special instructions abou t u singsafety belts for children.

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Make sure that you and your passengers wear safetybelts. Always drive and ride with your seatback uprightand the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

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RWARNING

Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Neverswing it around the neck over the inside shoulder. Neveruse a single belt for more than one person or across morethan one seating position. Each seating position in yourvehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is madeup of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to beused as a pair. Failure to follow these precautions could

increase the risk and/or severity of injury in a collision.

RWARNING

Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies andattaching hardware should be inspected by a qualifiedtechnician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies notin use during a collision should also be inspected andreplaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision,children should always ride with the seatback upright.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lapwhile the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury in a collision.

Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision.

Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts

While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap andshoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brakehard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph(8 km/ h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helpsreduce your forward movement.

After you get into you r v ehicle, close the door and lock it. Thenadjust the seat to the position that suits you best.

Pull the combination lap/ shoulder belt from the retractor so

that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder andchest. Be su re the belt is n ot tw isted. If it is, remove the twist.Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear asnap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastenedto the buckle by pulling on tongue.

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Fast ening the front s eat lap and shoulder belt

NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of this chapter.

To adjust the lap part of the belt, pull up on the shoulder beltuntil the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your

hips.

Unfastening t he combination lap and shoulder belts

While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original positionto prevent it from striking you or the vehicle.

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Dual Locking Mode Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor

The front passenger seat and the rear outer seat combination lapand shoulder belts are equipped w ith a d ual locking moderetractor on the shoulder belt portion of the lap/ shoulder belt.This retractor can be switched from vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode to automatic locking mode by pullingthe belt webbing all of the way out of the retractor. Theretractor m odes function as follows.

Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this operating mode, the lap/ shoulder belt retractor willallow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only onhard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately5 mph (8 km/ h) or more.

Automatic locking mode

This mode must be used when installing a child seat on thefront passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors

are provided. To switch the retractor from the emergencylocking mode to the automatic locking mode, perform thefollowing steps:

RWARNING

Rear facing infant seats should never be placed in thefront seat.

1. Buckle the lap/ shoulder combination belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downw ardun til all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. At thistime, the retractor is in the automatic locking m ode (childrestraint mod e).

3. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will be heard asthe belt retracts. This indicates that the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode.

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4. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove slack in the lap belt.

NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckledand allowed to retract completely, the retractor willswitch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) lockingmode. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats

for Children in this chapter.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment

Driver and right front passenger

You can adjust the shoulder belt height to one of four (4)positions.

To adjust the belt down, push the release button (see figures 1and 2). To adjust the belt up, slide the adjuster up. (You do nothave to push the release button.)

Figure 1 — The shoulder belt height adjuster

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Figure 2 — Adjust ing t he shoulder belt height

Make sure the adjuster is firmly in one of the four positions.The belt should be adjusted up or down until the belt rests onyour shoulder near your neck.

RWARNING

Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the beltrests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure theshoulder belt is properly positioned on your shouldereach time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is agreater risk of severe injury in a collision.

Lap Belts

The lap belt in the center of the rear seat does not adjustautomatically. You must adjust it to fit snugly and as low aspossible around your h ips. Do not wear it around your w aist.

Pull the belt across your hips and insert the tongue into thecorrect buckle on your seat un til you h ear a snap and feel itlock. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened.

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If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and tip the belttongue at a right angle to the belt. Pull the belt tongue overyour lap until it reaches the buckle.

If you need to shorten the belt, pull on the loose end of thewebbing until the belt fits snugly.

To unfasten the belt, push the release button on the end of thebuckle. This allows the tongu e to un latch from the buckle.

Unfastening the lap belt in center rear seating position

Safety Belt Extension Assembly

For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when itis fully extend ed. You can ad d about eight inches (20 cm) to thebelt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no cost fromyour dealer.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as thesafety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the w ebbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extensiononly if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.Do not use extension to change the fit of the shoulder beltacross th e torso.

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RWARNING

Failure to follow these ins tructions will affect theperformance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.

Safety Belt Maintenance

Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure thatthey work properly and are not damaged.

All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, frontseat belt buckle sup port assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped ),child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipp ed), andattaching h ardw are, should be inspected after any collision. Fordrecommen ds that all safety belt assemblies u sed in vehiclesinvolved in a collision be rep laced. H owever, if the collision wasminor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do notshow d amage and continue to operate properly, they d o notneed to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a

collision should also be inspected and replaced if either dam ageor improper operation is noted.

Safety Belt Warning Label

A warning label has been placed on the buckle of each of yourvehicle’s front seat safety belts.

In a collision of sufficient severity while the safety belt is in use,the safety belt buckle will pull out of the sleeve so that all orpart of the orange portion of the label is visible.

RWARNING

Whenever the orange portion of the label is visible, thesafety belt must be replaced.

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The warning label on the front seat safety belt buckle

Cleaning the Safety Belts

Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that isrecommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleachor dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it.

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System(SRS)

The driver and right front passenger air bags are SupplementalRestraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions inaddition to the lap/ shoulder belt, and are designed tosupplement the protection provided to properly beltedoccup ants in mod erate to severe frontal collisions. Thesupplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to thelower body.

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The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts

RWARNING

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, shouldalways wear their safety belts, even when an air bagSupplemental Restraint System is provided.

There are four very important reasons to use safety belts evenwith an air bag system. Use your safety belts to:

s help keep you in the proper position (away from the air bag)wh en it inflates

s reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or rear impactcollisions, because an air bag is not designed to inflate insuch situations

s reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions that are notsevere enough to activate the supplemental air bag

s reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle

The Importance of Being Properly Seated

RWARNING

If a passenger is not properly seated and restrained, aninflating air bag could cause serious injury.

In a collision, the air bag must inflate extremely fast to helpprovide additional protection for you. In order to do this, theair bag must inflate with considerable force. If you are notseated in a normal riding position with your back against theseatback, the air bag may not protect you properly and couldpossibly h urt you as it inflates.

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RWARNING

Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in thefront seat.

In rear-facing infant seats, the infant’s head is closer to the airbag. The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push thetop of the rear-facing seat against the v ehicle seatback or centerarmrests (if so equipp ed), or center console (if so equ ipped ).REAR-FACING INFANT CARRIERS MUST ALWAYS BESECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other child safety seatsand infant seats should be secured in the rear seat wheneverpossible.

RWARNING

When using forward-facing child seats move thepassenger seat as far back from the instrument panel aspossible. NEVER SECURE REAR-FACING INFANTSEATS IN THE FRONT SEAT.

Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag.Air bags deploy with great force, faster than the blink of an eye.Front passengers, especially children and small adu lts, mu stnever sit on the front edge of the seat, stand near the glovecompartment of the instrument panel, or lean over near the airbag cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants should sitwith their backs against the seatback, move the seat to the mostrearward position if possible and use the safety belts. Childrenweighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should use child or

infant seats.

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RWARNING

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near theair bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areasthat may come in contact with a deploying air bag.Failure to follo w this ins truction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

For further information about the proper mounting of equipment in the front seat of this veh icle, please refer to Ford’sbrochure entitled Some Important Information A bout A ir BagSu pplemental Restraint Sy stem which can be obtained by callingHelm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356. Ask for brochure FPS-8602.

For additional important safety information on the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the othersections of this p art of the Owner Guide, especially sectionsentitled Safety Belts for Children an d Safety Seats for Children.

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How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint SystemOperates

The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel. Thefront passenger seat air bag is located in the center of theinstrument panel ledge above the glove compartment. Both airbags are designed to stay out of sight until they are activated.

The location of air bags and warning labels

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If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of the impactand activate the air bags if necessary. The air bag system isdesigned to dep loy in frontal and front-angled collisions moresevere than h itting a parked vehicle (of similar size and weight)head-on at about 28 mph (45 km/ h). Because the system sensesthe crash severity rather than vehicle speed, some frontalcollisions at speeds above 28 mp h (45 km/ h) will not inflate theair bag.

When the sensors activate the system, the air bags inflate

rapidly, filling w ith non -toxic nitrogen gas in a fraction of asecond. Immediately after inflation, the air bags deflate byreleasing the nitrogen gas through vent holes. The wholeprocess takes place in a matter of seconds.

RWARNING

Air bag system components get hot after inflation. Donot touch them after inflation.

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Inflated driver-side air bag

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Inflated passenger-side air bag

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If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOTFUN CTION AGAIN AN D MUST BE REPLACEDIMMEDIATELY. If the air bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision.

To ensure that the air bag system will operate as intended in acrash, the system is equipped with a diagnostic module, whichcontrols a readiness lamp and a warning tone. The diagnosticmod ule m onitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system,the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air baginflators.

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The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrumentcluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Whenyou turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light willilluminate for ap proximately six (6) seconds an d then turn off.This ind icates that the system is operating n ormally. NOTE:Maintenance of the air bag system is not required.

A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of thefollowing:

s the read iness light will either flash or stay lit,

s or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on,

s or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern willrepeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, have the air bag system servicedat you r Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer imm ediately. Unlessserviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may notfunction prop erly in the event of a collision.

RWARNING

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air BagSupplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See yourFord or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles

For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see yourlocal Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bags MUST bedisposed of by qu alified personnel.

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Safety Restraints for ChildrenIn the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to use safetyrestraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle —this generally includes children who are four years old oryounger and who weigh 40 pound s (18 kg) or less — you mu stput them in safety seats that are made specially for children.Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for thesechildren. Check your local and state laws for specificrequirements.

RWARNING

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lapwhile the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury in a collision.

RWARNING

Passengers should not be allowed to ride in the cargo

area. Persons not riding in a seat with a fastened seatbelt are much more likely to suffer serious injury in acollision. Cargo should always be secured to prevent itfrom shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harmto passengers.

When possible, put children in the rear seat of your vehicle.Accident statistics suggest that children are safer wh en prop erlyrestrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seatingpositions.

RWARNING

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructionsincluded with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, thechild may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

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RWARNING

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle thathas been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn asmall child. Check seat covers and buckles before youplace a child anywhere near them.

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Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.

Safety Seats for Children

Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weightof the child. Always follow the safety seat manu facturer’sinstructions when installing and using the safety seat.

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a toptether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating positionwhich is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For moreinformation on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With

Tether Straps in this chapter.

Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag.Air bags deploy with great force, faster than the blink of an eye.Front passengers, especially children and small adu lts, mu stnever sit on the front edge of the seat, stand near the glovecompartment of the instrument panel, or lean over near the airbag cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants should sitwith their backs against the seatback, move the seat to the mostrearward position if possible and use the safety belts. Children

weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should use child orinfant seats.

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RWARNING

When using forward-facing child seats move thepassenger seat as far back from the instrument panel aspossible. NEVER SECURE REAR-FACING INFANTSEATS IN THE FRONT SEAT.

THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING PASSENGER AIRBAG COULD PUSH TH E TOP OF TH E REAR-FACING SEATAGAINST THE VEHICLE SEATBACK, ARMRESTS OR

CONSOLE. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYSBE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT. Failur e to follow theseinstructions could result in serious injury.

All child restraint systems are d esigned to be secured in vehicleseats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.

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If you do not properly secure the safety seat, the childoccupying the seat may be injured during a collision orsudden stop. An unsecured safety seat could also injureother p assengers.

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When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use the correctsafety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure thetongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

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Always keep the buckle release button pointing upwardand away from the child seat, with the tongue betweenthe child seat and the release button as shown in thefollowing illustration.

Safety belt buckle placement for child seats

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Installing Child Safety Seats in the Front PassengerSeat and Outer Rear Seating Positions

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor onthe shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/ shoulder safetybelt for the right front seat passenger and rear outer passengers.

If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front seatingposition, m ove v ehicle seat as far back as possible.

1. Position the child seat in center of p assenger seat.

2. Pull down on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lapbelt together. Figure 1.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together,route the tongue through the child seat according to thechild seat manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 2. Be surethat the belt webbing is not twisted.

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4. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downw ardun til all of the belt is extracted from the reel and a click isheard. At this time the retractor is in the automatic lockingmod e (child restraint mod e). Figure 4.

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5. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder webbing. Aclicking soun d will be heard as the belt retracts. Thisindicates the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Pushdown on the child seat while you p ull up on the belt toremove any slack in the belt. Figures 5 and 6.

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6. Before placing the child in the child seat, forcibly tilt the seatfrom side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that theseat is securely held in place, Figure 7.

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7. Double check that the retractor is in the automatic lockingmode. Try to pull more belt out of the retractor. If youcannot, the belt is in the automatic locking mode, Figure 8.

8. Check to make sure that the child seat is properly securedprior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4through 7.

To remove retractor from automatic lock mode, unbuckle thebelt an d allow the w ebbing to retract fully. A click will beheard as the belt retracts. The belt is back in normal operatingmod e (vehicle sensitive emergency locking m ode) w hen thisclick disappears.

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Installing Child Safety Seats in the Rear Center SeatingPosition

Some child safety seats are too w ide to fit in the rear centerseat. Choose a child safety seat with a narrow base that can fitbetween th e safety belt bu ckles.

Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps

Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tetherstrap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches toan anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strapas an accessory. Contact the m anu facturer of your child safetyseat for information about ordering a tether strap.

To install a tether from a child safety seat in th e front seat,route the tether strap under the vehicle seat head restraint andhook the tether hook into the hole in the tongue of the centerrear lap belt. After the hook is in the hole, pull on the loose endof the lap belt webbing to shorten the belt and tighten thetether strap.

To install a tethered child safety seat in the rear seat, you willneed tether anchorage hardware.

Tether anchorage hardware (Canadian vehicles only) All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchorhard ware kit for u se with child safety seats. Attachment h oles(at each rear seating position) have been provided in yourvehicle to attach the anchor hardware, if required. Additionalkits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer.

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Tether anchorage hardware (USA vehicles only) All vehicles built for sale in the USA do not include a tetheranchor hardware kit for use with child safety seats. However,attachment holes (at each rear seating p osition) have beenprovided in your vehicle to attach the tether anchor hardware.If tether anchorage hardware is required for the child safetyseat, use only the tether anchor kit available at no charge fromany Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (Base part number 613D74).

Safety Belts for Children

Children who are too large for child safety seats should alwayswear safety belts. (See instructions with your child seat, orcontact its m anufacturer, to d etermine maximum size of childthat will safely fit in the seat.)

RWARNING

If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted asdescribed, the risk of serious injury to the child in acollision will be much greater.

If the shoulder belt portion of one of the lap and shoulder beltscan be positioned so that it does not cross or rest in front of thechild’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulderbelt. Moving the child closer to the center of th e vehicle m ayhelp provide a good shoulder belt fit.

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To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children whohave outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of abelt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to allFederal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning boosterseats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seatingcushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning boostershould be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child’sface or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on boththighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the

way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang overthe edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss thespecific needs of your child with your ped iatrician.

RWARNING

Do not use a belt-positioning booster with a lap-onlybelt.

Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap and shoulder belts

should always be w orn snugly and below the hips, touching thechild’s th ighs.

RWARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision,children should always ride with the seatback upright.

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S ta rting Your Contour

Ignition

Understanding the Positions of the Ignition

The positions of the key in the ignition

LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the gearshift for all vehicles with

an automatic transaxle.

RWARNING

LOCK position does not lock the gearshift onfloor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parkingbrake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of gear,your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P (Park) to move

the key to the LOCK position.

LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key.The LOCK feature h elps to protect your vehicle from th eft.

If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn,move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.

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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessoriesto operate while the engine is not running. For example, youcan use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio without starting theengine.

ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except thebrake system warning light) to make sure they work before youstart the engine. The key returns to the ON position once theengine is started and remains in this position while the engineruns.

START cranks th e engine. Release the key once the engine startsso that you d o not d amage the starter. The key should return toON wh en you release it. The START position also allows you totest the brake warning light.

Removing the Key From the Ignition

Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary,depending on whether your vehicle has an automatic or m anualtransaxle.

If your veh icle has an automatic transaxle:

1. Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).

2. Set the parking brake fully.

3. Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition.

If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:

1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).2. Set the parking brake fully.

3. Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition.

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The steering wheel locks when the key is removed.If the driver’s door is open while the key is still in the ignition,a w arning chime sounds.

RWARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure thatthe gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatictransaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).

RWARNING

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone inyour vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselvesor others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle.Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closedvehicle could quickly become high enough to causesevere and possibly fatal injuries to people as well asanimals.

Fuel-Injected EnginesWhen starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thingto remember is to avoid pressing down on the acceleratorbefore or during starting. Only use the accelerator when youhave problems getting your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to use theaccelerator while you start you r vehicle.

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Starting Your VehiclePreparing to Start Your Vehicle

RWARNING

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or otherenclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for morethan a short period of time with the engine running.Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

Before you start you r vehicle, do th e following:

1. Make sure you and all your passengers buckle your safetybelts. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more details.

2. Make sure your headlamps and other accessories are turnedoff and the parking brake is set.

3. If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the p arkingbrake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put

the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key.(Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedalis pushed all the way to the floor.)

If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure that thegearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set beforeyou turn the key.

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For a cold engine:2.0L en gine:

s At temperatures belo w -10˚F (-23˚C): Turn the key to ON,crank the engine and depress the accelerator about 1/ 4 of the way d own and hold that position for five (5) seconds. If the engine fails to start, continue to crank with theaccelerator depressed about 1/ 4 of the way down and holdthat position until the engine starts. DO NOT crank formore than 30 seconds, or you could damage the starter. If

the engine fails to start on the first try, turn the key to OFFand wait two (2) minutes before trying again. Allow engineto warm up for a few minutes before putting transaxle intogear.

s At temperatures between -10˚F (-23˚C) and 10˚F (-12˚C):Turn the key to ON , and crank the engine for five (5)seconds. If the engine fails to start, continue to crank anddepress the accelerator about 1/ 4 of the way down and holdthat position until the engine starts. DO NOT crank for

more than 30 seconds, or you could damage the starter. If the engine fails to start on the first try, turn the key to OFFand wait two (2) minutes before trying again.

s At temperatures between 10˚F (-12˚C) and 32˚F (0˚C): If theengine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on first try, turnthe key to OFF, then try again.

s At temperatures above 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does notstart in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF,then try again.

If you have the 4-cylinder 2.0L engine and are not using anengine block heater, warm up the engine for a minute or twobefore p utting th e transaxle in gear. Depr essing th e acceleratorslightly will also help with cold starts.

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2.5L en gine:s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does

not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the keyto OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do notflood the engine, then try again.

s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does notstart in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait approximatelyten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then tryagain.

For a warm engine:

s Do not hold the key in the START position for more thanfive (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start withinfive (5) seconds on the first try, wait a few seconds after thestarter stops, then try again.

Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive cranking could d amage the starter orflood the engine.

After you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds. Keepyour foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear.Release the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal anddrive away in the n ormal manner.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped w ith an automatictransaxle, your vehicle has an interlock that preventsyou from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot ison the brake pedal.

If the engine does not start after two attempts:1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold

it.

2. Turn the ignition key to th e START position.

3. Release the ignition key when the engine starts.

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4. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.Then d rive away in the normal manner.

If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switchmay have been triggered. For directions on how to reset theswitch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.

A computer system controls the engine’s idle speed. When youstart your vehicle, the engine’s idle speed normally runs high.These faster engine speeds will make you r vehicle move slightlyfaster than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down

after a short time. If it does not, have the idle speed checked.

If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, donot allow your vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes. Havethe vehicle checked.

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Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce veryhigh temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,creating the risk of fire or other damage.

RWARNING

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass orother dry ground cover. The emission system heats upthe engine compartment and exhaust system, which canstart a fire.

If you consistently start your vehicle in subzero temperatures,use an engine block h eater (if your vehicle has this op tion).

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Engine Block Heater (If equipped)Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in aregion wh ere temp eratures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Anengine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine faster, and allows theheater-defrost system to respond quickly.

To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-voltoutlet. Ford recommends that you use a 110-volt circuit that isprotected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

RWARNING

To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater withungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)adapters.

For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours beforeyou start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than threehours will not damage the engine, so you can p lug it in at nightto start your vehicle the following morning.

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If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start orDoes Not Start After a Collision

Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch

If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after acollision, the fuel pu mp shut-off switch may have beentriggered. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop thefuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial

jolt.

Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switchby han d before you can start you r v ehicle. The sw itch is locatedon th e left han d kick p anel in th e d river’s footwell.

The left-hand kick panel in the driver’s footwell

RWARNING

If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try tostart your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of thevehicle and call the local fire department or a towingservice.


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If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision orsubstan tial jolt:

1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

2. Check und er the vehicle for leaking fuel.

3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset buttondown. If the button is already set, you may have a differentmechanical problem.

4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds,

then turn it to the OFF position.

5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If you see orsmell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. If you d o notsee or smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle again.

6. Check all vehicle warn ing lights before driving the vehicle.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in

exhaust fumes. Take pr ecautions to avoid its dangerou s effects.

RWARNING

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or otherenclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for morethan a short period of time with the engine running.Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

RWARNINGIf you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, haveyour dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.

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Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checkedwhenever:

s your vehicle is raised for service

s the sound of the exhaust system changes

s your vehicle has been damaged in a collision

Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.

If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open areafor long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch(2.5 cm). Also, ad just the heating or air conditioning to bring inoutside air.

If you u se the heater, set the fan speed on medium or high w iththe function control knob turned to FLR, PNL/ FLR or PANEL.

If you use the air conditioner, set the fan speed on medium orhigh with the A/ C button pressed. (Do not use MAX A/ C.)

Warning Lights and Gauges

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In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are groupedtogether on the instrument panel. We call this grouping acluster. Your vehicle has one of the following clusters:

s Standard Cluster

s Sport Cluster

If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check thediagrams on the following pages.

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Standard ClusterThe following warning lights and gauges are on the standardcluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you topossible problems with your vehicle. The following sectionsdetail what each of these indicators means.

Indicator Lights and Chimes

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safetybelt. The following conditions will take place:

s If the driver’s safety belt is not buckled when the ignition isturned to the ON position, the light will turn on for 1 to 2minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.

s If the driver’s safety belt is bu ckled wh ile the light is on orthe chime is sounding, both the light and the chime will turnoff.

s If the driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition is

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Brake System Warning Light

The warning light for the brakes can show two things — thatthe parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluidlevel is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level islow, the brake system should be checked by a qualified servicetechnician.

This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is notset, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to theSTART p osition. It norm ally goes off shortly after the enginestarts and you release the parking brake. If the light stays onafter you have fully released the parking brake, have the

hydraulic brake system serviced by your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician.

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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not beworking properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.

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Charging System Light

This light indicates that your battery is not being charged andthat you need to h ave the electrical system checked.

This light comes on every time you turn the ignition to the ONor START position (engine off). The light should go off whenthe engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.

If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running,have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light indicates the engine’s oil pressure, not the oil level.However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oilpressure. The light will come on briefly when you turn yourkey to the START and ON position. The light should stay off when the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If thelight comes on while the engine is running, you have lost oilpressure and continued operation will cause severe enginedamage.


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If you lose engine oil pressure:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop theengine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damagecould result.

3. Check the engine’s oil level, following the instructions onchecking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the Index.) If you do not follow theseinstructions, you or others could be injured. To ensure an

accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.

4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary tobring it to the full level before you start the engine again.Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on,regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest d ealer forfurther service actions.

High Beam Light

This light comes on w hen the headlamps are turned to high

beam or when you flash the lights.

If the high beam light flashes in a vehicle equipped with theDaytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it indicates afailure in th e DRL circuit. Check the bulbs and fuses or havethe DRL system checked by you r d ealer or a qu alified servicetechnician.

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Chime for Headlamps On

This chime sounds if the driver’s door is open when the parkinglamps or headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you closethe door or turn off the lamps.

Air Bag Readiness Light

The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicatethe condition of the system. The readiness light is in theinstrument cluster. When you turn the ignition to the ONposition, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6)

seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system isoperating normally. NOTE: Maintenance of the air bag system isnot required.

A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of thefollowing: the read iness light will either flash or stay lit, or itwill not light or a group of five beeps will be heard.

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If any of these things happen, even intermittently, havethe air bag system serviced at your Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.


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Check Engine Warning Light

The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consistsof the hardware and software necessary to monitor theoperation of the p owertrain. The OBD II system is d esigned tocheck the function of the vehicle’s powertrain control systemduring normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, theCheck Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.

Modification or add itions to th e v ehicle may cause incorrectoperation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar

alarms, cellular phon es, and CB radios mu st be carefullyinstalled. Do not install these devices by tapping into or runningwires close to powertrain control system wires or components.

This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to theON position, but should turn off when the engine starts. If thelight does not come on when you turn the ignition to the ONposition or if it comes on and stays on when you are driving,have you r vehicle serviced as soon as p ossible. This indicates apossible p roblem with one of the engine’s emission controlsystems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in.

If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals whileyou are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine ismisfiring. If this condition p ersists, damage could occur to th eengine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at thefirst opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towedin.

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If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are

driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the conditioncorrected itself.

An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when anengine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, theCheck Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set aDiagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine wasmisfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. Afterrefueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off afterthe vehicle has completed three consecutive w arm up cycles

without a m isfire cond ition occurring. A warm up cycle consistsof engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambienttemperature) and running until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.

On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Lightwill turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is notnecessary to have the engine serviced.

Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light maycome on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and you suspect that the fuelcap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it issafely possible and turn off the engine. Remove and replace thefuel cap, making sure it is properly seated.

After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and onthe fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Lightshould turn off. If the light does not go off after the fourthengine restart, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or aqualified technician.


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Overdrive Off Indicator (Automatic Transaxle Only)

This light tells you that the Transaxle Control Switch (TCS) onthe gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light is on, thetransaxle w ill not shift into overdrive. Depressing the TCSbutton located below the gearshift release button on the shifterwill return the vehicle to “overdrive on” mode. The transaxlewill be in the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle is startedeven if the O/ D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle waslast shut off.

If the light does not come on when the TCS is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicleserviced at the first opportunity.

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the direction inwhich you are going to be turning.

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Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you havein the fuel tank.

For proper fuel gauge operation, the ignition must be in theOFF position before you add fuel to the fuel tank.

The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the vehicle isin motion. This is the result of fuel movement within the tank.An accurate reading may be obtained with the vehicle onsmooth, level ground.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, notthe coolant level. If the coolant is not at its p roper level ormixture, the gau ge ind ication w ill not be accurate.

The pointer moves from the white mark into the NORMALband as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for thepointer to fluctuate within the N ORMAL band und er normaldriving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as

heavy stop and go traffic or driving up hills in hot weather, thepointer m ay indicate at the top of the NORMAL band.

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If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the

NORMAL band, the engine coolant is overheating andcontinued operation may cause engine damage.

If your engine coolant overheats:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Turn off the engine.

3. Let the engine cool.

4. Check the coolant level following the instructions on

checking and adding coolant to your engine, see EngineCoolant in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,you or others could be injured.

If the coolant continu es to overheat, have th e coolant systemserviced as soon as possible.

Speedometer

The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) perhour your vehicle is moving.

Odometer

The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers)your vehicle has been driven.

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) yourvehicle has been driven since the last reset. Press the resetbutton to return the trip odometer to zero.

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Sport Cluster

The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lightsand gauges as the standard cluster, with the followingadd itional features:

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions perminute (rpm), or how fast the engine is running.

If you drive with the tachometer in the red zone, you may

damage the engine.Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped)

Your vehicle may have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. If itdoes, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you startthe engine. If it stays on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off the engine an d restart. If it stays on, th at m eans the Anti-lock Brake feature is not working and should be servicedimmediately to restore the benefits of the Anti-lock feature.Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is

also lit.

The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Asdescribed above, the system tu rns on the anti-lock light eachtime you start your engine. After the engine is started and theanti-lock light tu rns off, the system p erforms another test thefirst time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/ h) (between 12 and25 mph [20 and 40 km/ h] for vehicles equipped with thetraction control system). The system turns on the ABS pumpmotor for app roximately 1/ 2 second. At this time, a m echanical

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Low Coolant Light (If equipped)

This light indicates that the level of the engine coolant is low

inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should add morecoolant. See Engine Coolant in the Index.

This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition isturned to the START position, but should turn off when theengine starts. If this light stays on, check the level of coolantinside the r ecovery bottle. The level may be slightly above theMIN line because th e light is an “early w arning.”

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Traction Control System Light (If equipped)

This light comes on when the traction control system has beendisengaged. It may come on or flash on and off while tractioncontrol is operating.

If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after theignition is turned to the ON position or does not come on whenthe T/ C OFF button is pressed, have the traction control systemchecked by a qualified technician as soon as possible.

Instrument Panel Controls

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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided

into several different sections. The illustrations on the followingpages show the major p arts of the instrument panel that aredescribed in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on allvehicles.

The m ain controls for the climate control system, clock, andradio are on the instrument panel.

Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a softcloth and a glass cleaner. Do not use paper towel or anyabrasive cleaner to clean either the lens or the woodtone trim asthese may cause scratches.

NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)of the upper part of the instrument panel should beavoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protectthe driver from undesirable windshield reflection.

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The Climate Control Systems

Your vehicle has one of the following:

s Heating Only System (Without Air Conditioning)

s Heating and Air Conditioning System

If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see thediagrams on the following pages.

Heating Only System

The control for your heater system is located at the center of theinstrument panel below the radio. The heater will operate onlywhen the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your heaterwill heat and/ or ventilate your vehicle interior depending onthe function selector knob position and temperature you select.The function selector kn ob allows you to select h eating orventilation and determine where the air will be directed. Thetemperature control knob setting determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle.

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To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF.

This will turn the fan on and allow air flow into the vehicle. Toturn your heater off, select OFF. This w ill turn the fan off andstop air flow from coming into the v ehicle.

Your vehicle also has small demister openings on each frontdoor near the window. This allows a small amount of air flowto be directed onto the door glass to reduce fogging wheneverthe heater system is operating.

The temperature control knob is located at the right side of thecontrol with a broken RED and BLUE band around the top andsides of the knob. The all RED p art of the band (full right) isthe h eat or warm er area. The all BLUE area (full left) is the coolor unheated temperature area. Any position selected betweenfull right and full left will give a temperature between the twoextreme temperatures. The cool temperature you select will notbe cooler than the outside temperature if your vehicle is notequipped with an air conditioner.

H Fan speed adjustment

The H (left) knob on the control is the fan speed knob whichcontrols the volume of air flow. Rotate the H knob to HI toincrease fan speed and increase the amount of air entering thevehicle. Four fan speed positions are available and are ind icatedby LO, two single dots and HI beside the H control knob.

Air flow selections

PANEL

Use PANEL to bring outside air through the instrument panel

registers. You can heat the air in this position by rotating thetemperature control knob into the RED area. The air CANNOTbe cooled below the outside temperature regardless of thetemperature control knob setting.


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PN L/FLR

Select PNL/ FLR to get air flow to the floor and through theinstrument panel registers at th e same time. This selection canbe used to either heat or ventilate your vehicle.

FLOOR

Air flow will be to the floor wh en FLOOR is selected. The aircannot be cooled in the FLOOR position but can be heated byrotating the temperature control knob into the RED area.

FLR/D EF

Select FLR/ DEF to get air to the floor and windshield defrostersat the same time.

V D EF

Select V DEF to obtain maximum air flow to the windshield.Rotate the temperature control knob into the RED area for theair temperature required to defrost. Rotate the H knob toincrease the air flow.

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Heating and Air Conditioning System

Heating, ventilation, defrosting an d defogging are accomplishedin the same way as with the heating only system. See “HeatingOnly System.”

With the heating and air conditioning system, if the outsidetemperature is about 50˚F (10˚C) or warmer, the air will bedehu midified to rem ove m oisture if you select FLR/ DEF orV DEF.

The control for the heating and air conditioning system

Air conditioning

A/C

Select A/ C to get refrigerated outside air through theinstrument panel registers. The A/ C p osition is used for coolingexcept when extremely h ot or fast cooling of the vehicle isneeded. Then, select MAX A/ C for fast cooling an d return toA/ C when you are comfortable.


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MAX A/C

The MAX A/ C position produces cool air more rapidly toprovide faster cooling of your vehicle. Thhis is possible becausecooler air is drawn from inside the passenger area andrefrigerated again instead of using warmer outside air. Usinginside air will also make the fan sound louder, which is normalwhen using MAX A/ C. The air flow will be from theinstrument panel registers.

Comfort tips

The following tips will help you to get the m ost satisfactionfrom you r climate control system.

s In humid weather, select V DEF before starting yourengine. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After afew minutes of operation, you may select another function.

s To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, alwaysdrive with the climate control system turned on.

s Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with

the flow of air to the back seat area.s Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of

your heater and air conditioner system which could block the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of thewindshield.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes pollen androad dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of

the vehicle. For maintenance of this filter, see Servicing Your Contour .

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Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side View

Mirrors (If equipped)The defroster for th e rear wind ow clears frost, fog, or th in icefrom both the inside and outside of the rear w indow andactivates the heated side view mirrors.

The button for the rear window defroster and heated side viewmirrors is on the instrument panel, to the right of the steeringwheel.

The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors

Clear away any snow that is on the rear window and side viewmirrors before using the defroster. With the engine running,push the d efroster button.

After ap proximately 10 minutes, the d efroster will turn off. If the window or mirrors are still not clear, turn the defroster onagain.

The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned tothe OFF or START position.

NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners withabrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may damage the heating elements that

are bonded to the inside of the rear window andcause damage to the rear window defroster.


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The Interior and Exterior Lights

Turning On the Exterior Lights

To turn on your h eadlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, usethe knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of thesteering wheel.

The knob for the exterior lights

To turn on the parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knobclockwise to the first position.

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps, turnthe knob clockwise to the second position.

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Turning on the high beams

To change the headlamps from low to high beam, pu sh thelever away from you until it latches, and release. The high beamindicator in the instrument cluster glows when the headlampsare on h igh beam. To change the headlamps from h igh beam tolow beam, pull the lever toward you until it latches.

Fog Lamps (If equipped)

The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlampsund er limited visibility conditions su ch as rain, snow , du st orfog.

The fog lamps op erate only wh en the low beam headlamps areon. To operate the fog lamps, turn the headlamp control knobto the second position (headlamps on) and pull the knob out.An indicator lamp will glow when the fog lamps are on.

To turn off, push the headlamp control knob in.

To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the foglamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off theheadlamps.


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(Canadian vehicles only)

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is d esigned to tu rnthe high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light outpu t andwithout illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in theinstrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of thefollowing conditions are met:

s The vehicle is “runn ing.”

s The headlamp system is in the OFF position.

The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will notbe on.

A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates afailure in the DRL system circuit, like a burn t bu lb or fuse.

RWARNING

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not

illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn onyour headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in acollision.

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasivecleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches orcrack the lamps.

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When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and thedoor courtesy lights come on.

The instrument panel lights, window control lights and doorhandle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turnedfrom the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, usethe thumbw heel on the instrument panel to the right of thesteering wheel.

Dimming the instrument panel lights

Dome Lamp

Your vehicle has a dome lamp above the front seat. The switch

on the dome lamp turns it on and off.

The switch on the dome lamp


Dome lamp delay

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Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. If you set theswitch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, thedome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened.

The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when theignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position. It will notturn off if either front d oor is open or if you move the d omelamp switch to the ON position.

Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and

should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinsethem with clear water.

Turning On the Map Lamps (If equipped)

Your vehicle may have a m ap lamp for the passenger and onefor the driver.

Turning on the map lamps

Traction Control System (If equipped)

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This button turns the traction control system off and on. See Driving Your Vehicle for more information.

The button for the traction control system

Clock

The digital clock

1. To set the hou r, press and hold the hour button. When thedesired hour appears, release the button.

2. To set the minutes, press and hold the m inute button. Whenthe desired minute appears, release the button.

3. To switch between a 12-hour clock and a 24-hour clock,

press both the hour and minute buttons at the same time.Reset the time as above.

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give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.

The Turn Signal Lever

You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steeringcolumn to:

s operate the turn signals and cornering lamps

s turn the high beams on/ off

s flash the lamps

Turn Signals

The turn signal lever

Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down tosignal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in theinstrument cluster will flash.

If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back to the center (off) position.

For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not tolatch. The lever will return to the off position wh en you releaseit.

High Beams and Flashing the Lamps

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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob tothe headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever aw ayfrom you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the highbeam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.

To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off position.

To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a momentand then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the

headlamp knob is in the on or off position.Windshield Wipers and Washer

To turn on the w indshield wipers, the ignition key mu st beturned to the ON or ACC position.

Using the windshield w iper

The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or intervalwipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pausebetween wiping cycles.


Windshield Washer

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When the lever is pulled to activate the windshield washer, thewipers operate for about three cycles after the spray stops.

Washing the w indshield

Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluidcontainer is empty or activate the washers at any time for morethan 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washerpump system.

RWARNING

In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze onthe windshield and obscure your vision. Always warmup the windshield with the defroster before you use thewasher fluid. If you cannot see through the windshieldclearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in acollision.

For information abou t refilling the w asher fluid or replacingyour windshield wiper blades, see Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index.

Hazard Flasher

Th h d fl h i h d i b

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The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to becareful when approaching or passing your vehicle.

Using the hazard flasher switch

The flashers work whether your vehicle is running or not. Theflashers work for up to two hours when the battery is fully

charged and in good condition without draining the batteryexcessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if the battery is not fully charged, the battery can be drained.

Horn

To sound the horn, pu sh the pad in the center of the steeringwheel. Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly.


Speed Control (If equipped)

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If your veh icle has speed control, you can au tomaticallymaintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/ h).

Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the CanadianRadio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approvedmay cause the speed control to malfun ction. Therefore, use onlyprop erly installed FCC (CRTC in Canad a) app roved radiotransmitting equipment in your vehicle.

NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using the speedcontrol. This will cause the engine to overspeed.

RWARNING

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roadsthat are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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The speed control switches on the steering wheel

Setting the speed control

1. Press and release the ON switch.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed above 30 mph (50 km/ h)using the accelerator p edal.

3. Press the SET ACC sw itch and release it imm ediately to set

your speed. If you keep this switch depressed, your speedwill continue to increase.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator ped al. Your vehicle willmaintain the speed you set.


If you drive up or d own a steep hill, your vehicle may

momentarily slow d own or speed u p, even though the speedcontrol is on This is norm al

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momentarily slow d own or speed u p, even though the speedcontrol is on . This is norm al.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped w ith an automatictransaxle, and if your speed increases above your setspeed while driving in Overdrive on a downhillgrade, you may want to turn the Overdrive off anduse Drive. You may turn the Overdrive off bypressing the Transaxle Control Switch on the left sideof the gearshift lever. This will reduce vehicle speedif it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade.For the best fuel economy during normal drivingconditions, leave the vehicle in Overdrive, or resumeas soon as possible.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped w ith a 5-speed manualtransaxle, and if your speed increases above your setspeed while driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on a downhillgrade, you may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear toreduce vehicle speed. Depressing the clutch pedalcancels speed control, therefore speed control must be

reset by pressing the SET/ACC or RES buttons. Speedcontrol cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goesabove your set speed on a downhill grade.

Speed control is cancelled w hen Traction Control (if equipp ed)becomes active.

Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating

You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up momentarily.

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p p p yWhen you take you r foot off the accelerator, the veh icle willreturn to the set speed.

Resetting the Speed Control

To reset the speed control to a lower speed, use one of thefollowing procedures:

s COAST — Press and hold the COAST switch. Release theswitch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.

s Tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desiredspeed, press the SET ACC switch and release it immediately.

s TAP-DOWN — Press and then quickly release the COASTswitch. Each time you “tap” the switch, the set speed willdecrease by 1 mph (1.6 km/ h).

If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/ h) by any of the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to aspeed over 30 mph (50 km/ h) and reset the system.

To reset the speed control to a higher speed, follow on e of these procedures:

s ACC — Press and hold the SET ACC switch. Release theswitch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired speed.

s Depress the accelerator p edal. When the v ehicle attains thedesired speed, press and release the SET ACC switch.

s TAP-UP — Press and then quickly release the SET ACCswitch. Each time you “tap” the switch, the set speed will

increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/ h).


To Cancel Speed Control

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p y y p gbrake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to thespeed you set by pressing the RES switch, or set a new speedby p ressing the SET ACC or COAST switch.

Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed

If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is suspended.You can return to the set speed by pressing the RES switch, aslong as you did not press the OFF switch. You must be drivingat least 30 mph (50 km/ h).

Your vehicle will gradually return to the previously set speedand then maintain it.

To Turn Off the Speed Control System

Press the OFF switch.

In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turnthe vehicle off.

Features

Your vehicle has a variety of features d esigned for your

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about standard and optional features.

Doors

Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors

In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle haschildproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, therear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. Thedoors can still be opened from the outside if the doors are

unlocked.

The childproof locks for the rear door

To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the reardoor.

Find the lever at the black label with word LOCKED in whiteletters. Move the lever toward the inside of the door.

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To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from theoutside.

Move the lever toward the outside of the door.

Power Door Locks (If equipped)

If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to lock thedoors are on the trim p anel of the front d oor. When you closethe doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.

If the power mechanism fails, the manual door lock willautomatically override the power controls.

The power door lock on the driver’s door

Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with the illuminated entry system,the interior lights turn on when you lift the outside door handleon either front door.

These lights autom atically turn off after 12 seconds or w hen youturn the ignition key to ON or ACC. The inside lights will not

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turn off if you have turned them on with the switch in thedome lamp or if the front door is open.

Remote Entry System (If equipped)

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Remote Entry System (If equipped)

If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock andunlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk w ithout u sing akey. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The buttonsfor the system are located on the hand held transmitter(s) thatcame with your vehicle.

The system will work with up to four transmitters. Additionaltransmitters can be ordered from your dealer.

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in theOFF position.

Remote entry transmitter

Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk

To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button.

To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK button a secondtime within five seconds of unlocking the driver’s door.

To open the trunk, press the TRUNK button.

When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANICbuttons, the illuminated entry system turns on the interiorlights for 12 seconds. You can turn these lights off by tur ningth i iti t th ON iti Th i t i li ht ill t t

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the ignition to the ON position. The interior lights will not turnoff if you have tu rned them on m anually or if a door is open.

NOTE: The illuminated entry system w ill only work whenthe dome light switch is in the “12” position.

Locking the doors

To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.

If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, pressthe LOCK button again w ithin five seconds. The d oors w ill lock again, the horn w ill beep and the low beam headlamps and taillamps will flash.

Activating the remote personal alarm

If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press thePANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the low beamheadlamps and tail lamps for approximately two minutesforty-five seconds. You can turn it off by p ressing the PANIC

button again on the same transmitter or by turning the ignitionkey to the ON position.

Replacing the batteries

The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin typethree-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last forseveral years of norm al u se. If you notice a significant d ecreasein operating range, the batteries should be replaced.Replacement batteries can be pu rchased at m ost ph armacies,watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system canalso be affected by weather conditions (such as verycold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle(buildings other vehicles radio towers etc ) Typical

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(buildings, other vehicles, radio towers, etc.). Typicaloperating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet(10 meters) away from your vehicle.

Replacing the batteries

The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the batteries bytwisting a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter.DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTERAPART. When installing the new batteries, be sure to p lace thepositive (+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back together.

Replacement/additional transmitters

In the event a transmitter is lost, return the remainingtransmitters to your dealer for reprogramming of your remoteentry system. This is necessary to prevent further unauthorizeduse of the lost transmitter.

Additional transmitters may be purchased from your dealer(remote entry system will work with up to four transmitters).

Return your existing transmitters to your dealer so the remoteentry system can be reprogrammed with your new and existingtransmitters.

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HARMFUL IN TERFERENCE, AN D (2) THIS DEVICE MU STACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDINGINTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIREDOPERATION.

Windows

Power Windows (If equipped)

Each door has a power control that opens and closes thewindow on that door. The driver’s d oor has a master controlpanel that operates all four windows.

In order to use your power window controls, the ignition switchmust be in the ON position.

The master controls on the driver’s door

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RWARNING

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may seriously hurt themselves. Make sure occupants areclear of the window(s) before closing.

One-touch-down window

The one-touch-down feature allows you to completely open thedriver’s window by briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of the window switch. To stop the window before it openscompletely, press the switch again.

The one-touch feature only opens the window. To close thewindow, you m ust press and hold the top of the switch.

Rear window lockout

To lock out the rear window switches with the master controls,slide the lockout switch to the left. To restore individual control,slide the switch to the right.

Moon Roof (If equipped)

You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, oryou can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.

The rocker type switch is used to open and close the moon roof.You must press and hold the switch until the desired position isreached. At open and closed positions, the motor willautomatically turn off. Release the switch at this time to av oidmotor damage.

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The map lamps and the switch for the moon roof

To open the m oon roof, press and hold the rear portion of theswitch. The glass panel will move to the open position and stop.

To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of theswitch. The glass panel w ill move to the closed p osition andstop.

To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the glass panel is

closed, press the front portion of the switch.

To close from vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the switch.

Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moonroof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof workingproperly.

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The moon roof

RWARNING

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They mayseriously hurt themselves.

Sliding Shade

The moon roof has a sliding shad e that you can manually openor close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.

To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof

is opened.Seats

Head Restraints

If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect yourhead and neck in a collision.

A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behindyour head and not behind your neck.

If your vehicle has the four-way head restraint, you can adjust itin four directions. You can raise it two (2) inches (50 mm) fromits normal position, or you can move it forward up to 60˚ untilyou reach the desired position.

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The four-way head restraint

Manual Seats

Manual seat adjustment

RWARNING

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when thevehicle is moving.

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RWARNING

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belt snug and low across the hips.

RWARNING

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoidinjuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

Manual lumbar support (If equipped)

The handwheel on the side of the seatback inflates and deflatesthe lumbar supp ort pads. To inflate the p ads, turn the wheelcounter-clockwise. To d eflate the pad s, turn the wheel clockwise.

Manual lumbar support adjustment

Power Seats (If equipped)

If your vehicle has power seats, you can raise or lower thewhole front seat, move the seat forward or backward and tiltthe front or back of the seat up or d own.

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The seat base controls on the driver’s seat

To move the seat forward or back, slide the seat base controlbutton forward or back. To raise or lower the height of the seatbase, slide the button up or down. To raise or lower the front of the seat base, slide the front of the button up or down. To raiseor lower the rear of the seat base, slide the back of the buttonup or down.

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The seatback controls on the driver’s seat

To tilt the seatback forward or back, slide the top part of thetop button forward or back. To inflate or deflate the lumbarsupport p ads, slide the bottom of the bu tton forward or back.

Folding Rear Seats (If equipped)

The release knobs for the split rear folding seatbacks are in thetrunk. Pull the knob to fold down the seat.

To raise the rear seatback, push the seatback upward until itlocks in p lace. Make sure it is firmly latched by pu shingforward and back on it.

RWARNING

Securely latch the seatback in the upright position toprevent the seatback or objects from being thrownforward during a sudden stop or collision.

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Folding rear seatback release knob

Cleaning the Seats

Leather

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather andvinyl cleaner or a mild soap.

Fabric

Remove dust and loose dirt with a w hisk broom or a vacuumcleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directionsthat come with the cleaner.

NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hiddenarea of fabric. If the fabric’s color or texture isadversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not useit.

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Mirrors

Side View MirrorsThe standard side view mirrors are manually adjusted by usingthe remote knobs The knob on each door adjusts the mirror on

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the remote knobs. The knob on each door adjusts the mirror onthat side of the vehicle. Move the control knob in the directionyou want to move the mirror.

The left side mirror control (right side similar)

Dual electric remote control mirrors (if equipped)

The control for ad justing th e electric side view m irrors is on theinstrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.

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Electric remote control mirror knob

Turn the knob back to the middle position to keep the mirror inplace.

The side view mirror on the right is a convex mirror. Thismirror gives you a w ider view of the lanes on your right andbehind you.

RWARNING

The side view mirror on the right makes objects appearsmaller and farther away than they actually are.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harshabrasives, fuel or other p etroleum-based cleaning p rodu cts.

Heated mirror feature (If equipped)

Both m irrors are heated when ever the Electric Rear Wind owDefroster is turned on. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with

a scraper or you could damage them. If the outside mirror glassis frozen in place, do not attempt to readjust or move themirror glass or damage may result.

Features

Sun Visors

Illuminated Visor Mirror (If equipped)Your vehicle may have lighted mirrors on the sun visors. Themirror is lit by sliding open the mirror cover.

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o s t by s d g ope t e o cove .

The visor mirror

Console

Your vehicle may have a full console. The full console has thefollowing features:

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The features on t he full console

Cupholder with Full Console

To raise the pop-up cup holder, push and release the cupholderdoor, then unfold the holder.

Features

Storage Compartments

Your vehicle may have several storage compartments:

s two map pockets on the panels of the front doors. The back of the front seats may also have map pockets.

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s a coin holder on the instrument panel

s a small storage pocket on the outside of the front seat base

Trunk

To open the trunk manually, use the oval key.

Remote Trunk Release (If equipped)

The remote trunk release is on the floor to the left of thedriver’s seat.

The remote trunk release

You can disable the remote trunk release. If you depress thelever on the trunk latch that is marked in orange before closingthe trunk, the trunk can only be opened with the key.

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Disabling t he remote trunk release

Remote Fuel Filler Door Release(If equipped)

Your vehicle has a rem ote control fuel filler d oor w hich cannotbe opened from the outside. To unlatch the fuel filler door,firmly push down the front of the release handle, which is onthe floor to the left of the driver’s seat. Refer to Servicing Your

Vehicle in the Index for further information.

Features

Floor Mats

Positive retention floor mat (If equipped) (Standard in Canada)

Position the floor m at in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet overth i t d d f th t ti t f th d t t

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the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotateforward to install. Adjust the floor mat position to allow properoperation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal.

The positive retention floor mat

To remove, lift the floor m at just forward of the retention p ostand rotate it rearward to disengage it from the retention post.

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Compact Disc Radio

The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic Stereo Radiowith the Ford Compact Disc Player.

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Most of the features of this unit work for both radio and CDoperation. Also, some of the knobs and buttons control severaldifferent functions, so be su re to read all of the operatinginstructions carefully.

How to turn the radio on and off

Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on. Press it againto turn it off.

How to adjust the volume

Press the (+/ –) side of the “VOL” button to increase/ decreasethe volume. Bars illuminate in the display to show the relativevolume level.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listeninglevel when the ignition switch is turned off, when the

ignition switch is turned back on, the volume willcome back to a “nominal” listening level. However, if the radio power is turned off (with the “POWER”button), the volume will remain in the position it wasset at when radio power is switched back on.

Selecting the AM or FM frequency band

Push the “AM/ FM” button to select the desired frequency band.When in the radio mod e, pushing the button more than oncewill alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions areused w ith the station memory buttons d escribed und er How totune radio stations.

Electronic Sound Systems

How to tune radio stations

There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. Youcan man ually locate the station using the “SCAN/ TUNE”button, “SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or select thestation by using the memory buttons, which you can set to anydesired frequency These four m ethods are d escribed below

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desired frequency. These four m ethods are d escribed below.

s Using the “SCAN/ TUNE” button to manually tune

You can change the frequency up or down one increment ata time (FM changes in increments of 200kHz; AM changes inincrements of 10kHz) by first p ressing the “SCAN/ TUNE”

button twice (display shows “TUNE”), then — withinapproximately five seconds —pressing and releasing eitherthe top a or bottom b half of the “SEEK” button. Tochange frequencies qu ickly, press an d hold down either thetop or bottom half of the “SEEK” button. While you aremanually tuning, the display will show a blinking “M”.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcastfrequency, whether or not a station is present on thatfrequency. (See A ll A bout Radio Frequencies in this section.)

s Using the “SEEK” function

This feature on your radio allows you to automatically selectlistenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press thetop a half of the “SEEK” button to select the next listenablestation up the frequency band. Press the bottom b half of the button to select the next listenable station down thefrequency band. By pressing and holding the button,listenable stations can be p assed over to reach the desiredstation.

s Using the “SCAN/ TUNE” button to scan radio stations

Pressing the “SCAN/ TUNE” bu tton on ce enters the scanmode (display will indicate “SCN”). Pushing the top a half of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up thefrequency ban d, stopp ing on each listenable station forapp roximately five seconds. Pushing the bottom b half of

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app roximately five seconds. Pushing the bottom b half of the “SEEK” button will begin the scan mode down thefrequency band, again stopping on each listenable station forapp roximately five seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled stationpress the “SCAN/ TUNE” button again.

s Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AMstations an d 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).

1. Select a band , then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button u ntilthe sound returns. That station is now held in memory on

that button.3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset

button you w ant to set.

NOTE: If the v ehicle’s b attery is disconnected, the clock andstation memo ry preset buttons (if programmed i n automode) will need to be reset.

s Using the Automatic Memory Store feature

With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong

stations into your memory buttons without losing yourexisting memory presets, which is especially han dy whiletraveling. Your radio will automatically set your memorybuttons to the strong local stations so you don’t have tocontinu ally manu ally tune to existing stations.


Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the “AUTOPRESET” button once. Your radio will set the first five

strong stations of the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2)into the memory buttons. The display will show “AUTO”,then run through the frequencies, stopping momentarily onthe stations being set into the memory buttons. The radio isnow in the “AUTO” m ode and this display will show

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now in the AUTO m ode and this display will show“AUTO” each time a preset is activated.

NOTE: If there are f ewe r than five strong stations in thefrequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons willstore the last strong station detected on the band.

After all stations have been filled, the radio will beginplaying the station stored on memory button 1.

To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return tothe manually-set memory button stations (or those stationsset using Auto Memory Load), simply push the “AUTOPRESET” button. Display will show “AUTO” then “OFF”.The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band,the radio will store the next set of five strong stations.

Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio

s Increasing or decreasing bass response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads“BASS”. Push the top (+) of the “VOLUME” button toincrease bass (more “lows”), and push the button () todecrease bass (less “lows”).

s Increasing or decreasing treble response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads“TREB”. Push the top (+) of the “VOLUME” button toincrease treble (more “highs”), and push the bottom () todecrease treble (less “highs”).

s Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to ad just th e soun d distributionbetween the right and left speakers. Push the “AUDIO”button repeatedly until the display button reads “BAL”. Pushthe top (+) of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound tothe right speakers, and push the bottom () to shift the

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sound to the left speakers.

s Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distributionbetween the front and rear speakers. Push the “AUDIO”

button repeatedly until the display reads “FADE”. Push thetop (+) of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound to thefront speakers, and p ush the bottom () to shift the soundto the rear speakers.

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance andfader functions (left to right, front to rear).

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Ford Compact Disc Player

The Ford Compact Disc Player operates when the Audio Systemis on and a disc is inserted (label side up). Handle the disc byits edge only. (Be sure to read and follow all of the care andcleaning instructions un der How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs in this section.)

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The digital display on your CD player shows the track (selection) nu mber and the elapsed time. Ind icators for p lay a,stop X, compression on (“COMP”) and shuffle on (“SHUF”) arealso in the display. (These features are described later.)

Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will overridethat of the radio.

NOTE: The vol ume, bass, treble, b alance and fader controlson the radio are also used with the CD player. Referto earlier operating instructions on these controls.

How to insert a disc and begin play

Insert on e d isc, label side up into the disc opening. Wheninserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play

starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automaticallyreturns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.

NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured toprevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.

NOTE: The CD player has he at protection circuitry to protectthe laser diode. If the temperature of the playerreaches 167˚F (75˚C), the heat detection circuit will

shut off the player and “TOO HOT” will scroll in thedisplay for approximately five seconds (radio willresume playing). When the temperature returns tonormal operating range, the CD player will again beoperational.


How to stop and restart the CD player

When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the playmode and the play indicator a illuminates. To stoptemporarily, press the “PLAY/ STOP” bu tton or the “AM/ FM”button. The stop indicator X in the display illuminates andoperation returns to the radio mod e. To resume CD play, pressthe “PLAY/ STOP” button once again

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the PLAY/ STOP button once again.

NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play andthen is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, theCD player will resume playing in the mode it was inwhen ignition was turned off.

How to locate a selection on your CD player using Automatic Music Search (AMS)

An “AMS” (Automatic Music Search) control on your CD p layerallows you to qu ickly find a p articular selection on the d isc.Press the leftf side of the “AMS” control to locate aprevious selection or the righte side of the “AMS” controlto locate a later selection.

How to fast forward or reverse your CD player

To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press therighte button (to fast forward) or the leftf button(to reverse). While either button is pressed, the disc goesforward or backward at two d ifferent speeds depending on h owlong the button is held down. (Pressing either button for morethan approximately three seconds will speed up the process.)Release the button at the desired point (found by watching theelapsed playing time in the display or listening to the soundduring fast forward or reverse).

When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fastforwarde side of the button pressed, the display will showthe end time of the last track and the sound will be muted.When the fast forward e side of the button is released, theplayer resumes play at the beginning of the first track.

A “1” and “0:00” will appear in the display when the beginningof the disc is reached by pressing the rewind f side of the

button.Using the “SCAN” function

Press the “SCAN” button to enter the scan mode. The CDplayer w ill begin scanning the d isc, stopp ing on each listenable

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track for app roximately eight seconds. This continues u ntil youpress the “SCAN” button a second time or eject the disc. Whilein the scan mode, the display flashes “SCAN.”

Special features of your CD player

s Compression

The compression feature will bring soft and loud passagescloser together for a more consistent listening level.

To turn the compression on, press the “COMPRESS” button.When on, the compression indicator (“COMP”) will appearin the display. Press the button again to turn off.

s Shuffle

The shuffle feature on your CD player allows you to listento your disc selections in a different order. When this featureis activated, your CD player will randomly select and playtracks on the disc.

Press the “SHUFFLE” button to turn on, press it again toturn off. When on, the shuffle ind icator (“SHUF”) willappear in the display. When the player is between selections,the display will show a moving dash (“-”) around theperimeter of the display.


s Shuffle and Scan

Both the shu ffle and scan features can be activatedsimultaneously. In this mode, the player will randomly pick a selection and play th e first eight seconds. This p rocess iscontinued until either the “SCAN” bu tton or “SHUFFLE”button is pressed a second time.

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s Automatic Disc Storage

If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removedfrom the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, theplayer w ill au tomatically reload the disc for storage, unless

the d isc is autom atically ejected du e to a “focus error” (discinserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not beautomatically reloaded .

How to eject the disc

Push the “EJECT” button in the upper left corner of your CDplayer to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio or tapeoperation of your audio system.

How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player andDiscs

To ensure the continued performance of your Ford CompactDisc Player, carefully read the following precautions:

s Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playingsurface.

s Before p laying, inspect the disc for an y contamination. If needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such asthe Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to theedges. Do not use a circular motion to clean.

s Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intendedfor analog records.

s Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sourcessuch as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any

discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be aconsiderable rise in temperature or damage may result.

s After p laying, store the disc in its case.

s If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insertth di D i d th di l

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another disc. Doing so may damage the disc player.

s Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc player.

CAUTION: The use of optical instruments with this productwill increase eye hazard as the laser beam used in this compact

disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt todisassemble the case. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player

The following information is designed to help you recognizetypical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted asmechanical m alfun ctions of the disc player.

s A disc is already loaded.

sThe disc is inserted with the label surface downward.

s The disc is dusty or defective.

s The player’s internal temperature is above 167˚F (75˚C).Allow the p layer to cool off before op erating.

s Different m anufacturers of compact d iscs may prod uce d iscswith different dimensions or tolerances, some of which maynot be within industry standards or in accordance with theCD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dustand scratches could be defective and may not play on yourFord Compact Disc Player.


If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:

s The radio is not on.

s The unit is in the stop mode.

s Moisture may have condensed on the lenses within the unit.If this occurs, remove the disc and wait approximately anhour until the moisture evaporates.

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If the sound skips:

s Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads will causethe sound to skip. Skipping will not damage the disc player

or scratch the discs.

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Electronic Stereo and Stereo CassetteRadios

Both the Electronic Stereo Radio and Cassette Radio offer fullelectronic tuning with new soft tou ch controls.

Using the Controls on Your New Radio

How to turn the radio on and adjust the volume

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o to tu t e ad o o a d adjust t e o u e

Press the “POWER” button to turn the radio on. Press it againto turn it off.

Press the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to increase the

volume. Press the left (–) side of the button to decrease thevolume. Illuminated bars in the display show the relativevolume level.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listeninglevel when the ignition switch is turned off, when theignition switch is turned back on, the volume willcome back to a “nominal” listening level. However, if the radio power is turned off (with the “POWER”button), the volume will remain in the position it was

set at when radio power is switched back on.Selecting the AM or FM frequency band

Push the “AM/ FM” button to select the desired frequency band.Pushing the button more than once will alternate between AM,FM1 and FM2. These functions are u sed w ith the stationmemory buttons d escribed und er How to tune radio stations.


How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio)

s Using the “TUNE” function

You can change the frequency up or down one increment ata time by pressing and releasing either the right (+) or left(–) side of the “TUNE” button. To change frequenciesquickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of the “TUNE” button.

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This feature on your radio allows you to automatically selectlistenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press theright a side of the “SEEK” button to select th e n extlistenable station u p the frequency ban d. Press th e left bside of the button to select the next listenable station downthe frequency band. By holding the button down, listenablestations can be passed over to reach the desired station.

How to tune radio stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)

s Using the “AMS” function to manually tune your radio(Stereo Cassette Radio)

You can change the frequency up or down one increment ata time by first pressing the “AMS” button (display shows“TUNE”) then within ap proximately five seconds pressingand releasing either the right a or left b side of the“SEEK” button. To change frequencies quickly, press andhold down either the right or left side of the “SEEK” button.



This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select

listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press theright a side of the “SEEK” button to select th e n extlistenable station u p the frequency ban d. Press th e left bside of the button to select the next listenable station downthe frequency band. By holding the button down, listenablestations can be passed over to reach the desired station

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stations can be passed over to reach the desired station.

s Using the “SCAN” function (Stereo Cassette Radio)

Press the “SCAN” button to enter the scan mode. The radiowill begin scanning up the frequency band, stopping on eachlistenable station for approximately a five-second sampling.This continues until you press the “SCAN” button a secondtime. The d isplay flashes “AM” or “FM.”

s Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AMstations an d 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).

Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desiredfrequencies:

1. Select a band , then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold the button u ntilthe sound returns. That station is now held in memory onthat button.

3. Follow the two steps above for each station memory presetbutton you w ant to set.

NOTE: If the v ehicle’s b attery is disconnected, the clock andstation memo ry preset buttons (if programmed i n automode) will need to be reset.


Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your radio

s Increasing or decreasing bass response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads“BASS.” Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” button toincrease bass (more “lows”), and pu sh th e left (–) side todecrease bass (less “lows”).

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s Increasing or decreasing treble response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until the display reads“TREB.” Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME” bu tton to

increase the treble (more “h ighs”), and pu sh th e left (–) sideto decrease treble (less “highs”).

s Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to ad just th e soun d distributionbetween the right and left speakers. Push the “AUDIO”button repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.” Push theright (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound tothe right speakers, and push the left (–) side to shift thesound to the left speakers.

s Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distributionbetween the front and rear speakers. Push the “AUDIO”button repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.” Push theright (+) side of the “VOLUME” button to shift the sound tothe front speakers, and push the left (–) side to shift thesound to the rear speakers.

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of

bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance andfader functions (left to right, front to rear).

Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player

NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape

player.

How to insert a tape

Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the right) firmly into thetape door opening, making sure the cassette is completely inand “seated.”

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How to locate a desired track on the tape

NOTE: The tape track number indicated in the display doesnot necessarily correspond to the tape track or sidenumber on the cassette label. It is used only toindicate when the tape mechanism reverses tracks.

s Using the Automatic Mu sic Search (“AMS”)

Press and hold the “AMS” button (“AMS” will appear in thedisplay). Then, pu sh the lefth button to rewind to thebeginning of the current selection or press the rightgbutton to fast forward to the beginning of the next selection.

s Fast forwarding the tape

Push the rightg button to fast forward the tape.

s Rewinding the tape

Push the lefth button to rewind the tape.

s How to change the side of the tape being played

The alternate track (other side) of the tap e can be selected atany time by pushing both fast-wind buttonsh an d gat the same time.

How to eject the tape

To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the “EJECT”button. The radio will resume playing.


Using the Dolby B noise reduction feature

NOTE: No ise reduction sy stem manufactured un der license

from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” anddouble-D symbol are trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.

Push station memory button 3 to activate Dolby B NoiseReduction.

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Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes

In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way itwas meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:

s Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tapeplayer head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain thebest playback sound and proper tape operation.

s Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should beused. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subjectto breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.

s Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, highhumidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to

extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderatetemperature before playing.

s If a tape is loose inside th e cassette, tighten it before playingby putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes andturning the hu b u ntil the tape is tight.

s Loose labels on cassette tap es can become lodged in themechanism. Remove an y loose label m aterial before insertinga cassette.

sDo not leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not inuse. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

Common Radio Reception Conditions

Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely

clear and noise-free, such as the following:

1. Distance/ Strength

The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distancethe signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FMsignal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this

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distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signalbecomes weaker.

2. Terrain

The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area overwhich the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from beingnoise-free.

3. Rounded off frequencies

Some FM radio stations advertise a “rounded-off” frequencywhich is not the frequency they actually broadcast on. Forexample, a rad io station that is assigned a frequency of 98.7MHz may call itself “Radio 99” even though 99.0 MHz is not an

allowable FM broadcast frequency.


Important Warranty and Service Information

s Warranty

Your sound system is warranted for three years or 36,000 miles(60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. Consult your vehiclewarranty booklet for further information. Ask your dealer for acopy of this limited warranty.

s Service

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At Ford Electronics, we stand behind our audio systems with acomprehensive service and repair program. If anything shouldgo wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer

for service. There is a nationwide network of qualified Fordauthorized repair centers to assist you.

Driving Your Contour

Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending onwhich type of transaxle your vehicle has. You may be familiar

with the term “transmission.” We use transaxle because it is amore accurate term for v ehicles that have front-wheel d rive.

Your vehicle w ill hav e on e of the following typ es of tran saxles:

s an automatic overdrive transaxle with transaxle controlswitch, or

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s a manual transaxle.

If you are not sure which transaxle your vehicle has, talk to

your dealer.

Your vehicle is equipp ed with an Electronic Powertrain ControlModule that limits engine and/ or vehicle speeds with a cut-outmode to p romote du rability.

Driving with an Automatic OverdriveTransaxle

Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic

operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the transaxle controlswitch dep ressed. Driving with the shift selector in D(Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal drivingconditions. For man ual control, start in 1 (First) and then shiftmanually.

Putting Your Vehicle in Gear

You m ust pu sh in the thu mb bu tton to move the gearshift to

the position you choose.

RWARNING

Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshiftlever from position to position. If you do not hold thebrake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly

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and injure someone.

To operate:

1. Start the engine.

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).

Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift Interlock safetyfeature. This feature prevents the gearshift from being movedfrom the P (Park) position until the brake pedal is depressed.This feature is active w hen the ignition is in the ON position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from P (Park) with the

brake pedal depressed:

1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.

2. With the parking brake app lied and the brake pedaldepressed, insert a screwdriver about 2" (5 cm) into thesquare opening to the right of the gearshift at the base of theconsole.

3. Rotate the screwdriver point rearward.

4. Push and hold the thumb button and move the gearshift.5. Remove the screwdriver when the gearshift moves from the

P (Park) position.


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Overriding the brake shift interlock

The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the keyto the LOCK position. When the gearshift is in any positionexcept P (Park), the ignition key cannot be tu rned to LOCK orremoved from the steering column. TO REMOVE THE KEY, thegearshift lever must be in P (Park).

Once the gearshift is secure in the desired p osition, release thebrake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.

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Console-mounted automat ic transaxle shift control lever

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle willmove backward. You should always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transaxle are not locked. Yourvehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless theparking brake or brakes are on.

Driving

Your vehicle’s gearshift is console-mounted on the floor. TheTransaxle Control Switch (TCS) is located on the gearshifthandle. The transaxle control indicator light (OD OFF) is locatedon the instrument panel. You can put the gearshift lever in any

of the several positions.

The OD OFF light is off (not illuminated) d uring normal vehicleoperation. This allows the transaxle to upshift and downshiftfrom first through fourth gears. When the TCS is pressed, the


transaxle control indicator light w ill illum inate (OD OFF) on theinstrument panel. When this OD OFF is illuminated thetransaxle will upshift and downshift from first through thirdgears and provide coast braking in second and third gears.

To return the transaxle to normal operation (first through fourthgears) depress the TCS again. This switch may be u sed to canceloverdrive any time the vehicle is being driven. Each time yourvehicle is started, the overdrive system will automatically be inthe normal overdrive mod e and the light w ill not be

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illuminated.

When to use D (Overdrive — without Transaxle Control

Switch activated) D (Overdrive) is the usual driving position for an automaticoverdrive transaxle. It autom atically up shifts or dow nshifts asthe vehicle speeds or slows.

However, D (Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth gear — anoverdrive gear — when your vehicle cruises at a consistentspeed for any length of time. This fourth gear will increase yourfuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds.

When to use D (Drive — with Transaxle Control Switch activated)

D (Overdrive) may not be appropriate for certain terrain. If thetransaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gearswhile you are driving on hilly roads or if your vehicle requiresadd itional p ower for climbing h ills, d epress the TCS. D (Drive)also gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle ondowngrades than D (Overdrive).

When to use 2 (Second)

When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in

second gear. Use 2 (Second) to help drive up moderately steephills or restart from a standstill on slippery roads. It preventsthe transaxle from frequently shifting up and down. It alsogives more engine braking than D (Drive) (with TransaxleControl Switch activated) when going down hills.

Do not go faster than 55 mph (90 km/ h) in this gear. You canup shift from 2 (Second) into D (Overdrive) at any speed.

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up shift from 2 (Second) into D (Overdrive) at any speed.

When to use 1 (First)

This p osition limits the transaxle to first gear. It helps brake thevehicle when going down hills where 2 (Second) is notsufficient.

Do not go faster than 38 mph (60 km/ h) in this gear. You canupshift from 1 (First) to 2 (Second) or from 1 (First) toD (Overdrive) at any speed.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before you shift into P (Park).

Make sure that th e gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). Thislocks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.

RWARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure thatthe gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).

RWARNING

Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.

You can tell the gearshift is securely latched w hen the p ushbutton has popped out. In this position the gear shift selectorlever cannot be moved unless the button is pushed in.


Driving with a Manual Transaxle

Using the Clutch

In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal must be fullydepressed to the floor. Before starting the engine, make sure thevehicle is in Neutral and the parking brake is set.

After the engine starts, allow it to idle for a few seconds. Then,hold your right foot on the brake pedal and release the parkingbrake. With the clutch pedal depressed to the floor with your

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left foot, move the gearshift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse).

To move the vehicle, take your right foot off the brake pedal

and then slowly release the clutch pedal. (You may need topress down slowly on the accelerator at the same time that yourelease the clutch pedal.)

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and donot use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.

Idling the Vehicle

When the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running, DO

NOT rest your hand on or apply any pressure to gearshift leverwhen the clutch pedal is not depressed. This may result inerratic engine operation.

Shifting the Gears

The gearshift for a manual transaxle is mounted on the floor.The gearshift can be in one of seven possible p ositions, asshown.

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The positions of the floor-mounted gearshift

Always pu sh the clutch pedal all the way to the floor w hen youshift. You should upshift according to the speeds given in theshift sp eed chart.

Backing up

To shift into R (Reverse):

1. Completely stop your vehicle.

2. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gearshiftlever in the Neutral position. Do not release the clutch pedal.

NOTE: If the following step is not followed, a grinding noisemay occur.

3. Wait a minimum of three seconds before attempting to shiftinto R (Reverse) gear.

4. Push the gearshift lever completely to the right, pull up thering on the stalk of the gearshift lever, and then pull

rearward on the gearshift lever to engage the R (Reverse)gear.

5. If the R (Reverse) gear is engaged, slowly release the clutchpedal from the floor.


Upshifting

Most of the time, you should upshift at the following speeds:

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Downshifting

When you slow down or climb a steep hill, always downshift

before the engine starts to lose power. Downshifting reduces thechance of stalling and gives your vehicle better acceleration toincrease speed again.

When you drive down steep hills, downshifting helps you keepa safe speed and helps prevent unnecessary wear on the brakes.

When you come to a stop, do not downshift through each gear.Disengage the clutch and use the brake as necessary.

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Disengage the clutch and use the brake as necessary.Downshifting throu gh the gears decreases you r vehicle’s fueleconomy.

Do not attempt to shift into 1 (First) gear with the clutch pedaldepressed at speeds higher than 20 m ph (30 km/ h). If you do,it could cause a comp lete clutch failure, making your vehicleinoperative.

Traction Control (If equipped)

The traction control system prevents the wheels from spinningon slippery roads.

Working w ith the anti-lock brake system, the traction controlsystem monitors the speed of the wheels as they roll over theroad surface. When a wheel starts to spin because of slipperyconditions, the traction control system slows the engine byclosing the throttle. At speeds below 35 mph (55 km/ h) thetraction control system also applies the brake to the spinningwheel.

When the traction control system becomes active, the d rivermay notice a very slight kick and then a hard resistance in the

accelerator p edal, and a mechanical n oise. The traction controlsystem light on the instrument panel comes on or flashes onand off during activation.


The traction control system can be turned off manually bypushing the T/ C OFF button on the instrument panel to the leftof the steering w heel. The traction control system light w ill

remain on as a reminder that the system is turned off.

Each time the vehicle is started, the traction control system willautomatically be on. When the ignition is turned to the ONposition, the traction control system light comes on forapp roximately th ree (3) seconds.

If the light d oes not come on w hen the ignition is turned to theON position or if it does not come on when the T/ C OFF

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ON position or if it does not come on when the T/ C OFFbutton is pressed, have the system serviced by your dealer or aqualified service technician as soon as possible to restore thebenefits of the traction control feature. You do not n eed to havethe vehicle towed in.

Steering Your Vehicle

Your vehicle comes with pow er steering. Power steering usesenergy from the engine to help steer your vehicle.

If the amount of effort needed to steer your vehicle changes at aconstant vehicle speed, h ave the pow er steering system checked.

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine isturned off), you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes moreeffort.

Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left formore than five seconds if the engine is running. This candamage the power steering pump.

Brakes

Applying the Brakes

Your vehicle may have four-wh eel power anti-lock d isc brakesor power front disc and rear drum anti-lock brakes which adjustautomatically through everyday use.

If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, it may havefour-wheel power disc brakes or power front disc brakes andrear drum brakes, which adjust automatically as the brake pads

or linings wear dow n.

If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, apply the brakepedal gradually. Use the “squeeze” technique — push on thebrake p edal w ith a steadily increasing force. This allows thewheels to continue to roll while you are slowing down, whichlets you steer properly.

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If your v ehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, extreme brakingcan make the wheels lock and slide, causing you to lose controlof the steering. If the wheels lock, release the brake p edal an drepeat the “squeeze” technique.

Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal; youwill wear ou t the linings and increase your vehicle’s stopp ingdistance. Brake rotor damage may also eventually occur.

NOTE: If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to alower gear and do not apply your brakescontinuously. If you apply your brakes continuously,they may overheat and become less effective.

Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate stops does notaffect the function of the brake system and is normal. However,if the squeal becomes louder or more frequent, have yourbrakes inspected by you r dealer or a qualified service technician.

Anti-lock Brake System (If equipped)

Your vehicle may come w ith the optional anti-lock brakesystem. Whenever your wheels start to lock (which could resultin a skid) the anti-lock brake system prevents the lock-up by

automatically releasing and re-app lying the brakes. The brakepedal will pulsate as a result of the automatic releasing andre-applying of the brakes. In spite of this improvement inbraking performance, you should continue to be cautious in all


hazardous driving situations, especially when driving onhazardous road surfaces. Even with your anti-lock brake system,you may not have total control of your vehicle when braking on

roads with loose surfaces such as snow or gravel, holes in thepavement, or alternating patches of slippery and dry surfaces.

If the brake pedal is applied while the vehicle is driven overuneven road surfaces, the ABS may cycle and the driver maysense a pulsation in the brake pedal, accompanied by a slightup and down movement of the pedal height and a clickingsound. This may also happen when driving on an inclined

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surface such as a driveway while making a sharp turn. This is anormal condition.

Your vehicle may have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. If itdoes, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you startthe engine. If it stays on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off the engine an d restart. If it stays on, th at m eans the Anti-lock Brake feature is not working and should be servicedimmediately to restore the benefits of the Anti-lock feature.Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light isalso lit.

The An ti-lock Brake System h as self-check cap abilities. As

described above, the system tu rns on the anti-lock light eachtime you start your engine. After the engine is started and theanti-lock light tu rns off, the system p erforms another test thefirst time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/ h) (12 mph[20 km/ h] for vehicles equipp ed with the traction controlsystem). The system turns on the ABS pump motor forapp roximately 1/ 2 second. At th is time, a m echanical noise m aybe heard and felt. This is a n ormal p art of the self-check feature.If a malfunction is found du ring this check the an ti-lock lightwill come on.

Ford Motor Company has not found any negative effects of mobile radio transmitting equipment installed on vehicles withthe ABS system providing that th e rad io is installed according

to the radio manufacturer’s instructions. However, if you havehad a m obile rad io transmitter installed and the check ABS lightcomes on (at any time other than immediately after turning the

key to the ON position) have your mobile radio dealer inspectthe radio installation. Also, if the ABS system is activated otherthan d uring maximum braking, have your mobile radioinstallation checked.

Parking Brake

The parking brake should be used whenever you park yourvehicle.

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The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. To

set the parking brake, put your foot on the brake pedal whilepulling the parking brake handle fully and firmly upw ard.

To release the parking brake, put your foot on the brake pedal,pull the handle upward and push the button. Then lower thehandle to the released position while holding the button in.

RWARNING

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure thatthe gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic

transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).

RWARNING

To prevent personal injury, do not release the parkingbrake while outside the vehicle.

RWARNING

If the parking brake is fully released, but the Brake

System light remains on, have the brakes checkedimmediately. They may not be working properly.


The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, butyou can use the parking brake to stop your vehicle in anemergency if the norm al brakes fail. How ever, since the parking

brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance willincrease greatly and the handling of your vehicle will beadversely affected.

Always check the Brake Warning Light each time you start yourengine. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakesto wear out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.

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Driving Under Special Conditions

Tips for Safe Driving

As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and handledifferently from you r previous vehicle. Use care u ntil youbecome accustomed to its various features and drivingcharacteristics.

Operate you r vehicle within reasonable limits. Sud denacceleration, deceleration, turning, or combinations of thesemaneuvers can cause a vehicle to behave differently thananticipated.

Driving in Bad WeatherSlippery roads

On some slippery road surfaces, front-wheel drive may providebetter acceleration than rear-wheel drive. However, this does notmean that your vehicle can stop any faster or any better than avehicle with rear-wheel d rive. Exercise th e sam e caution whiledriving on slippery roads with your front-wheel drive vehicle asyou would with a rear-wheel drive vehicle.

s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary.

s Drive slower than you normally would.

s Give your vehicle more distance to stop.

s Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid lockingyour wheels.

sConsider using one of the lower gears.

RWARNING

To avoid losing control on slippery roads, do notdownshift into 1 (First) with the automatic transaxlewhen moving faster than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do notdownshift into 1 (First) with the manual transaxle whenmoving faster than 10 mph (16 km/h).

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If your vehicle has speed control, do not use it onslippery roads. You could lose control of your vehicleand could injure someone.

If you have an automatic transaxle and your vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or snow), you may try to “rock” it out of the spot. Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward and reversegears. While in each gear, press lightly on the accelerator an drelease.

RWARNING

Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). Thetires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

By moving the vehicle backward and forward, you may gainenough momentum to move out of the spot. Do not rock thevehicle for more than a few minutes. This may overheat theengine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires. If you are

still stuck after a minute or tw o of rocking, call for a tow truck.


High water

Do not d rive through flooded areas u nless you are sure that the

water is below the bottom of the wheel rims.If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. You mayhave limited traction or wet brakes, so allow extra stoppingdistance because your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.

After you d rive through the standing water, apply your brakesgently several times as you r vehicle moves slowly. This helps todry the brakes.

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Driving With a Heavy Load

There are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle can carryor tow. The total weight of your vehicle, plus the weight of thepassengers and cargo, should never be more than the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight that yourvehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never bemore than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for therespective axle.

You can find your vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label on the left front door lock facing

or on the door latch post pillar.

The weight limits of your vehicle’s tires affect the GVWR orGAWR limitations. Usage of replacement tires with higherweight limit than originals d oes not increase GVWR or GAWR.Usage of lower capacity replacement tires m ay lower GVWRand GAWR limitations.

RWARNING

If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label is exceeded, your vehiclemay be damaged or you may lose control and injuresomeone.

Limiting Your Vehicle’s Load

The load that you add to your vehicle m ust not exceed the

maximum load stated on the Safety Com pliance CertificationLabel attached to the left front door pillar or the left front doorlock facing.

To figure the weight of your vehicle’s load, add the weights of:

s the d river and passengers

s luggage and any other items that you put in your vehicle

s the tongue load of the loaded trailer

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s the tongue load of the loaded trailer

sthe weight of any equipment that has been ad ded to yourvehicle since it was delivered to you r d ealer

If you do not know the actual weights of these items, use thefollowing procedure to figure the weight of a load:

1. Weigh your vehicle without the driver, passengers andluggage. You might take your vehicle to a shipping companyor an inspection station for trucks.

2. Then weigh your vehicle with the driver, passengers andluggage.

3. Subtract the first reading from the second to figure the totalweight of the load.

After determining this load, you must also make sure that thetotal weight of you r vehicle, plus the load it carries, is less thanits GVWR. Also, make su re that the w eight your vehicle carriesover each axle is less than the GAWR for the respective axle.

You can find the GVWR and GAWR on the Safety Comp lianceCertification Label on the left front d oor lock facing or the d oorlatch post pillar.


If your v ehicle exceeds th e GVWR, remove cargo from you rvehicle accordingly. If your vehicle exceeds the GAWR foreither axle, shift th e load or rem ove cargo accordingly.

RWARNING

Improper distribution of your vehicle’s load or carryingweight in excess of the amount shown on the tire decalcan cause rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control.

Trailer Towing

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Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer of up to a maximum

of 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) gross trailer w eight with a maximumtongue load of 100 lbs (45 kg). It shou ld also have 25 sq. ft.(2.3 sq. meters) or less frontal area. Do not drive faster than55 m ph (90 km/ h) w hile towing a 1,000 lb. (454 kg) trailer.

Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped totow. No towing packages are available through Ford orLincoln/ Mercury dealers.

Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on your vehicle, youmust follow certain precautions for your safety and the good of your vehicle:

s Stay within the load limits when you tow. (See Knowing Your V ehicle’s Load Limits.)

s Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing,making sure to use the right equipment and to attach itproperly. (See Preparing to Tow in th is chapter.)

s Use extra caution when driving your vehicle while you tow.(See Driving while you tow in th is chapter.)

s Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer.(See Servicing your vehicle if you tow in this chapter.)

Ten to 15% of the loaded trailer’s weight should be on thetongue. However, the tongue load should never exceed 10% of the maximum weight that your vehicle can safely tow.

New vehicles should be driven 2,000 miles (3,200 km) beforetowing a trailer.

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Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommendedgross trailer weight exceeds the limits of the vehicle andcould result in engine damage, transaxle/axle damage,structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.

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structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.

RWARNING

Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire isbeing used.

You should also limit your trailer’s load when you tow in highaltitudes.

Preparing to Tow

For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use the rightequipment for the type of trailer you tow. Also, make sure thatall towing equipment is properly attached to your vehicle. If you are not certain that you are using the right equipment inthe proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Do not use hitches that clamp onto your vehicle’s bumper. Thebumper is not designed to bear the load.


Using the hitch

Your vehicle uses a load carrying h itch. Because th is type of hitch places the tongue load of a trailer on the rear wheels of your vehicle, you must distribute the load in your trailer so that10 to 15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.

Tie d own the load so that it does not shift and change theweight on the hitch. This will prevent damage to your vehicleand make your vehicle easier to handle.

Connecting the safety chains

Always attach the trailer’s safety chains to your vehicle. They

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Always attach the trailer s safety chains to your vehicle. Theyhelp protect your trailer if the hitch breaks.

To connect the trailer’s safety chains:

1. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach them toyour vehicle’s frame or hook retainers. Never attach thesafety chains to your vehicle’s bumper. The bumper is notdesigned to bear the weight of a trailer.

2. Make sure that you leave enough slack in the chains toallow you to turn corners.

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions th at the rentalagency gives you.

Connecting the trailer’s brakes

Electric brakes and manu al, automatic, or su rge-type h ydrau licbrakes are safe if you install them properly and adjust themaccording to the manu facturer’s instructions. Be su re that yourtrailer’s brakes meet local an d federal regulations.

RWARNING

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may nothave enough braking power and your chances of havinga collision greatly increase.

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Connecting the trailer’s lights

Do not connect a trailer’s lighting system wiring directly toyour vehicle’s lighting system wiring. To get the properequipment for hooking u p your trailer’s lights, see your localtrailer dealer and your Ford dealer. Be sure to follow theirinstructions carefully.

If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you m ay causedam age to the vehicle’s lighting system.

Driving While You TowBe especially careful wh en driving w hile you tow a trailer.Never drive faster than 45 mph (70 km/ h) when you tow inhilly country on hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you canbrake gradually.

If your vehicle has a manual transaxle and you are towing atrailer, you should select gear positions wh ich will avoid jerkingor excessive engine speed. If you need to d rive excessively in 1(First) or 2 (Second ), it may indicate that the trailer is too big or

heavily loaded for your vehicle’s d rivetrain. Continuou s d rivingin these two gears while towing a trailer is not recommended.


When you tow up or dow n steep hills, move the manualtransaxle gearshift to a lower gear. This will increase enginepower on u pgrades and engine braking on downgrades.

When you tow in steep hills, move the automatic transaxle to1 (First) wh en descending. This will give m ore engine brakingon dow ngrad es. The automatic transaxle w ill au tomaticallydownshift to the p roper gear on u pgrades.

If you use the speed control while you are towing on very long,steep grades, the speed control may shut off.

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If you tow a trailer for a long d istance, your vehicle w ill needto be serviced more frequently than usual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for add itionalinformation.

Roadside Emergencies

Jump-Starting Your Vehicle

Your vehicle’s battery m ay d ie if you leave the lights on or an yelectrical equipm ent on after you turn the engine off. If thishappens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster batteryto start your vehicle.

RWARNING

The gases around the battery can explode if exposed toflames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could resultin injury or vehicle damage.

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RWARNING

To protect yourself when charging a battery, alwaysshield your face and eyes. Make sure that you canbreathe fresh air.

RWARNING

Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a

battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with acarrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.

RWARNING

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,and clothing.

If the acid touches someone’s skin, eyes, or clothing,immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If

someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetableoil. Call a doctor imm ediately.

To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery, and to avoidinjury to you rself, follow these d irections for pr eparing yourvehicle to jum p-start and connecting the jump er cables in the

order they are given. If in d oubt, call for road service.Preparing Your Vehicle

1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need touse a 12-volt jumper system. You will damage your startingmotor, ignition system, an d other electrical parts if youconnect them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-voltbatteries in series or a 24-volt generator set).

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2. Do n ot d isconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You

could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled

vehicle. Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other. Setthe parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of theengine cooling fan and other moving parts.

4. Check all battery terminals and remove an y excessivecorrosion before you attach the jump er cables.

5. Turn on the h eater fan in both vehicles. Press the DEFROST

button. Turn off all other switches and gauges.Connecting the jumper cables

1. Connect one end of the first jump er cable to the p ositive (+)terminal of the discharged battery. (You can connect either

jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you usethe sam e cable for both positive terminals.) Most jumpercables have a red cable and a black cable. The red cable isgenerally u sed for th e p ositive terminals and the black forthe negative ones.

2. Connect the other end of the first cable to the positive (+)terminal of the booster battery.


3. Connect one end of the second cable to the negative (–)terminal of the booster battery — NOT to the dischargedbattery.

4. Connect the other end of the second cable to a good metallicsurface on the engine or frame of the d isabled vehicle.

RWARNING

Do not connect the end of the second cable to thenegative (–) terminal of the battery to be jumped. Aspark may cause an explosion of the gases that surroundthe battery.

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Sequence for connecting jumper cables


Jump-Starting

1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of moving engine parts, then start the booster vehicle. Run theengine at a m oderate speed.

2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and thenstart the disabled vehicle. It may take a couple of tries beforethe v ehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start after severalattempts, there may be a different problem.

3. When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a fewminutes to charge the discharged battery.

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Removing jumper cables

1. Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order.Remove the negative (–) end of the jumper cable from themetallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabledvehicle.

2. Remove the n egative (–) cable from the booster battery.

3. Remove the p ositive (+) cable from the booster battery.

4. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the

discharged battery.After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let theengine “relearn” its idle conditions. Drive it around for a whilewith all electrical accessories turned off to let the batteryrecharge. You may need to use a battery charger to fullyrecharge the battery.

If you need to replace your battery, see Battery in the ServicingYour Vehicle chapter.

Changing a Tire

If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the

brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold thesteering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on theside of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, setthe parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.

The Temporary Spare Tire

You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This sparetire is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergencyuse only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it assoon as you can. This spare tire is marked with the words

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“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” so that you can easily identify it.

RWARNING

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or donot follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causingyou to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuringyourself or others.

When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:

s exceed 50 mph (80 km/ h) under any circumstances.

s load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximumvehicle load rating listed on the tire d ecal.

s tow a trailer.

s use tire chains on this tire.

s try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from itswheel.

s use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.


s drive through an automatic car wash with this tire. Becausethe temporary spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire,it reduces the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught

in the rails and it could be d amaged.Spare Tire Location

The spare tire is stored under the carpet on the floor of thetrunk.

You will find additional instructions for the spare tire on thewheel decal (located on the temporary spare wheel).

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The temporary spare tire

Preparing to Change the Tire

1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. If youhave an automatic transaxle, put the gearshift in P (Park). If

you have a manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1 (First).Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is diagonallyopposite the tire that you are changing.

When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxlealone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (automatic) or 1 (manual). Toprevent the vehicle from moving when you change one of thefront tires, put a block behind the wheel that is diagonallyopposite to the tire.

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RWARNING

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone elsecould be seriously injured.

2. Get out the spare tire and jack.

RWARNING

To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off

the ground, such as when changing a tire.

3. Remove the wheel cover from the wheel with the taperedend of the wheel lug wrench. Insert and twist the handle,then pry against the inner wheel cover flange. Forinformation about removing optional wheel center ornamentssee St yled Polycast W heel Ornaments later in this section.

4. Loosen the wheel lug nuts by pulling u p on the h andle of the wrench one-half turn counterclockwise. Do not remove

the wh eel lug nu ts until you raise the tire off the ground .For information about removing anti-theft lug nuts, see Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts later in this section.


Removing and Replacing the Tire

1. Place the scissors-type jack un der the side of the v ehicle andadjust the jack height w ith the jack hand le. The jack should

fit in the notch in the vertical rocker panel flange which isnearest to the wheel to be changed. The front and rear

jacking n otches on each side of the vehicle are marked byarrows in the rocker panel.

On sport models with “skirts,” you must remove a portionof the skirt before placing the jack un der the veh icle.Squeeze the removeable portion of the skirt and pull down.A tether connects it to the rocker panel.

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Sports models w ith skirts

RWARNING

To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any partof your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack.The jack is only meant for changing the tire.

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The notches for the jack

2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel clears theground. Remove the wheel lug nuts.

3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that theair valve stem is facing outward.

4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel is snugagainst the hub. The beveled edges on the lug nuts faceinward. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower thevehicle. If you do, you could force the vehicle off the jack.

5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handlecounterclockwise.


6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the ordershown in the following illustration. As soon as p ossible, haveyour dealer or a qu alified service technician check the lug

nu ts for p roper torque specifications.

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The lug nuts on the wheel

7. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the trunk.

8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make sure the jack issecurely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.

9. Unblock the w heels.

Removing and Replacing Styled Polycast WheelOrnaments

To remove a wheel ornament, insert the tapered end of the jack handle between the ornament and wheel and pry the ornamentfrom the wheel.

To install the p olycast wh eel center ornam ent, you should insertone side of the ornament into the center of the wheel openingand strike the opposite side with the palm of your hand untilthe ornament is seated in the opening.

Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)

If your vehicle has this option, one of the lug nuts on eachwheel locks and must be unlocked with a special key. If you

lose the key, send the registration card to the manufacturer (notto the dealer) to get a replacement key.

NOTE: If you lose your lug wrench/lug nut key assembly, seeyour nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who hasaccess to a master set of keys.

DO NOT USE A POWER IMPACT WRENCH ON THE LUGNUT KEY.

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The anti-theft lug nut and key

Removing the anti-theft lug nut

Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure that youhold the key square to the lug nut. If you h old the key on anangle, you m ay dam age the key and the lug nut.

Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nu t key and apply

pressure on the key with the w rench. Turn the w rench in acounterclockwise direction to remove the lug nut.


Replacing the anti-theft lug nut

Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Place the lug nutwrench over the lug n ut key and, w hile app lying pressure on

the key, install the lug nut.

If the Engine Cranks But Does Not Start orDoes Not Start After a Collision

The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch

If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had acollision, the fuel pu mp shut-off switch may have beentriggered. The sh ut-off switch is a d evice that stops the fuelpump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.

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For information on how to check and reset the fuel pumpshut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Index.

Towing Your Vehicle

If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professionaltowing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistancecenter. Recommend ed towing op tions include wh eel lift towingor flat bed towing.

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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of

vehicle you have. A tow ing m anual is available from FordMotor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Haveyour tow truck d river refer to this manu al for the properhook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.


Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind anothervehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, a car, or a truck.

Before you have your vehicle towed:

s Release the parking brake.

s Move the gearshift to N (Neutral).

s Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

s Unlock the steering w heel.

Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph

(55 km/ h) or for a distance greater th an 50 miles (80 km)unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies

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(55 km/ h) or for a distance greater th an 50 miles (80 km)unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies.

Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 55 mph(90 km/ h) if you have a manual transaxle. Your maximumtowing d istance is un limited.

RWARNING

Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper whenyou tow your vehicle. This could damage the bumper

and cause an accident.

C u s t o m er A s s i s t an ce

Roadside Assistance

Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week

hotline with trained operators that pu t you in touch with thehelp you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.This complimentary service is provided to you throughout yourwarranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (3 years or60,000 km), whichever comes first. To purchase RoadsideAssistance coverages beyond this period, through Ford AutoClub, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (notavailable in Canada).

Roadside Assistance will cover the following:

s Mount your spare if you have a flat tire

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s Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.

s Jump-start your battery if it is dead.

s Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.

s Bring you fuel if you run out.

s Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warrantyrelated tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing

and repossession).

How to use Roadside Assistance

Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be foun d in theOwner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Completethe card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.

To receive roadside assistance in the United States call1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).

Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. Toobtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (inCanada call 1-800-665-2006).

If You Have a Service Problem

Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and Lincoln-Mercurydealerships that can service your vehicle for you. This chapter

tells you how to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.

Service/Maintenance Concerns (U.S. or Canada)

Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your selling dealerwho wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. You may,however, take your vehicle to any authorized Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer. In m ost cases, your dealer w ill be ableto resolve your concern.

If you are not satisfied with the service you received from your

dealership’s service department, talk to the service manager at

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p p gthe dealership, or if you still are not satisfied, talk to the owneror general manager of the dealership. In most cases, you willhave your concern resolved at this level.

If you are away from hom e when your vehicle needs to beserviced, or if you need more help than the dealer gave you,contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center to find anauthorized dealership that may be able to help you.

If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns thatthe d ealership cannot answer, contact th e Cu stomer Assistance

Centre.


Please have the following information av ailable wh en contactingFord Customer Assistance:

s your telephone number (both business and home)

s the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is

located

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s the year and make of your vehicle

s the d ate purchased

s the current mileage on your vehicle

s your Vehicle Identification N um ber (VIN) listed on yourowner card and/ or your vehicle ownership license

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)

If you still have a service or product complaint, you may wishto contact the Dispu te Settlement Board (U.S. only) or theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) in Canada.

The Dispute Settlement Board (U.S. Only)

The Dispute Settlement Board is a voluntary, independentdispu te-settlement program available free to owners or lessees

of qualifying Ford Motor Comp any vehicles.

The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states.Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibilitylimitations, mod ify procedures and/ or to d iscontinu e thisprocess at any time without notice and without incurringobligations.

What Kind of Cases Does the Board Review?

The Board reviews all produ ct performance and service

complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Cars and Ford andMercury Light Trucks und er w arranty that have not been

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Mercury Light Trucks und er w arranty that have not beenresolved by a dealer or Ford Motor Company.

The Board does n ot review issues involving:

s A n on-Ford produ ct

s A non-Ford dealership

s A vehicle sales transaction

s A requ est for reimbursement of consequential expensesunless incidental to a service or product complaint beingreviewed

s Items not covered by your warranty

s Alleged liability claims

s Property damage where such damage is significant whencompared to the economic loss alleged under the warrantydispute

s Cases currently in litigation


s Vehicles not used primarily for p ersonal, family, orhousehold purp oses

NOTE: Complaints involving vehicles on which applicable

express written new vehicle warranties have expired atreceipt of your application are not eligible. Eligibilitymay differ according to state law. For example, see theunique brochure for California purchasers/lessees.

How Does the Board Work?

The Board has four members:

s three consumer representatives

s a Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer

Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and

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Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited andtrained by an independent consulting firm. Dealers are chosenbecause of their business leadership qualities.

If the involved vehicle is w ithin 36 months and 36,000 miles of the date of delivery (warranty start date), you have a right tomake an oral presentation before the Board by indicating yourchoice on the ap plication. Also, oral presentations may berequested by the Board. A decision is made by the Board by

simp le m ajority vote.Board members review all the m aterials related to eachcomplaint and, based on the available information, arrive at afair and impartial decision. Decisions are based on the w rittenstatements and any oral presentations made by each of theinvolved parties.

Because the Board usually meets only once a m onth, some caseswill take longer than 30 days to be reviewed. The Board willmake every effort to resolve each case within 40 days after it

receives th e customer ap plication form.

After your case has been reviewed, the Board will mail you itsdecision in writing. It will also provide you with a form toindicate your acceptance or rejection of an award decision. Thedecisions of the Board are binding on the dealer and Ford, butcustomers may have other options available to them under stateor federal law.

The decisions of the Board, how ever, may be introduced intoevidence by any party in subsequent legal proceedings that maybe initiated.

How Do You Contact the Board?

Write to the Board at the following address to request abrochu re/ app lication. You will be sent a brochure and a

one-page customer application form. The form should becompleted and mailed to the same address

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completed and mailed to the same address.

What is the Review Process?

Your application will be reviewed and if it is determined to beeligible, you will receive an acknowledgment indicating the filenumber assigned to your application and the local Boardaddress. At the same time, your dealer and Ford MotorCompany representative are asked to submit statements.

To review your case properly, the Board needs the following

information:s legible copies of all documents an d maintenance or rep air

orders that relate to the case

Cu s t o m e r

s the year, make, model, and vehicle identifi

s the date you bought your vehicle

s the date of repair and the mileage at the t

s the current mileage

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s the name of the dealer who sold you the vserviced your vehicle

s a brief description of your unresolved com

s a brief sum mary of actions that were takenand Ford Motor Company

s the nam es (if known) of all people you codealership

s a description of the action you want done concern.

Should your application NOT qualify for reviwill be mailed to you.

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect w

a crash or could cause injury or death, you shinform the National Highway Traffic Safety A

To contact N HTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety H otlinetoll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C.area) or write to: N HTSA, U.S. Departm ent of Transportation,400 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Ford of Canada Customer Assistance

If you live in Canada and have any questions or concerns thatthe d ealership cannot answer, contact th e Cu stomer AssistanceCentre.

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Please have the following information av ailable wh en contactingthe Customer Assistance Centre:

s your telephone number (both business and home)

s the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership islocated

s the year and make of your vehicle

s the d ate purchased

s the current mileage on your vehicle

s your Vehicle Identification N um ber (VIN) listed on yourowner card and/ or your vehicle ownership license


Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)

If a specific item of concern arises, wh ere a solution cannot bereached between a vehicle owner, Ford of Canada, and/ or one

of its dealers (that all parties can agree upon), the owner maywish to use the services offered by the Canadian Motor VehicleArbitration Plan (CAMVAP).

CAMVAP u ses the services of Provincial Ad ministrators toassist consumers in scheduling and preparing for theirarbitration hearings. However, before you can proceed withCAMVAP you must follow your manufacturer’s disputeresolution process as outlined und er “Service/ MaintenanceConcerns (U.S. or Canada)” earlier in th is chapter.

Consumers wishing to obtain further information about theprogram can obtain an information booklet from your dealer or

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p g ycontact the Provincial Administrator, Canadian Motor VehicleArbitration Plan, at the address or telephone number shownbelow.

O & P Services

595 Bay Street — Suite 300

Toronto, Ontario

M5G 2C2

Telephone 1 (800) 207-0685

This plan is not available in the province of Quebec.

Getting Help Outside the U.S. and Canada

Before you export you r vehicle to a foreign country, contact theappropriate foreign embassy or consulate to make sure localregulations do not prevent you from registering your vehicle.

Officials at the embassy can also help you decide whether youshould import your vehicle to that country.

Officials at the embassy or consulate can tell you where to getunleaded fuel. If you cannot get unleaded fuel or can get onlyfuel with an anti-knock index that is lower than your vehicleneeds, contact a district or owner relations office before you

leave the U.S. or Canada.

Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a proper conversionmay dam age the effectiveness of your emissions control systemand may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. FordMotor Company is not responsible for any damage that iscaused by use of improper fuel.

You may also have difficulty imp orting your vehicle back intothe U.S. if you u se leaded fuel.

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling orliving in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the

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Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If thedealership cannot help you, write to:

If you are in other foreign countries, contact the nearest Forddealership. If the dealership cannot help you, they can directyou to th e ap prop riate Ford affiliate office.

If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate

outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your VehicleIdentification Number and new address with Ford MotorCompany Export Operations.

Accessories

Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle

Ford has many fine products available from your dealer to clean

your vehicle and protect its finishes. For best results, use thefollowing, or p rodu cts of equivalent quality:

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A wide selection of accessories is available through your localauthorized dealer. These fine accessories have been engineered

specifically to fulfill your automotive needs. They are customdesigned to complement the style and aerodynamic appearanceof your Ford-built vehicle. In add ition, each accessory is mad efrom high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigidengineering and safety specifications. That is w hy Ford brandaccessories are w arranted for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles(60,000 km), whichever comes first. See your dealer for completewarranty information and accessory availability.

Safety, Comfort, and Convenience

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Accessories

NOTE: When adding accessories, equip ment, passengers, andluggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the totalweight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rearaxle (GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label). Consult your dealerfor specific weight information.

NOTE: The Federal Communications Commissio n (FCC) orthe Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) regulates the use of mobile communicationssystems — such as two-way radios, telephones, andtheft alarms — that are equipped with radiotransmitters. Any such equipment installed in yourvehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations

and should be installed only by a qualified technician.

NOTE: Mobile communications systems may harm the

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operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are notproperly designed for automotive use or are notproperly installed. For example, when operated, suchsystems may cause the engine to stumble or stall. Inaddition, such systems may themselves be damaged ortheir operation affected by operating your vehicle.(Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers,

and other transmitters whose power output is 5 wattsor less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle’soperation.)

NOTE: Because w e have no control over the installation,design, or manufacture of such systems, Ford cannotassume responsibility for any adverse effects ordamage that may result if you use this equipment.

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Servicing Your Contour

Service Made Easy

Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.

1. When we can, we design parts that do not need to beserviced.

2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible.To help you:

s We highlight d o-it-yourself items in yellow in the enginecompartment so that you can find them easily.

s When possible, we design parts — such as the headlampbulbs — that can be replaced without tools.

s We give you a Maintenance Schedule that makes trackingroutine service for your vehicle easy. The m aintenanceschedule is located in the Maintenance Schedule and Record

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schedule is located in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet.

This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you need tocheck and service regularly.

If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your dealership canprovide the parts and service required. Check your Warranty

Information Booklet to find out which parts and services arecovered. Also see the Customer Assistance chapter of this OwnerGuide.

Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner MaintenanceChecks listed in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet beperformed for the proper operation of your vehicle. In additionto the conditions listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist , bealert for any unusual noise, vibration, or other indication thatyour vehicle may need service. If you do notice somethingunusual, see that your vehicle is serviced promptly.

Use only recomm ended fuels, lubricants, fluids, an d serviceparts conforming to Ford specifications. Motorcraft parts aredesigned and built to provide the best performance in yourvehicle. Using these parts for replacement is your assurance that

Ford-built qu ality stays in you r vehicle.

NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in aresponsible manner. Follow your community’sstandards for disposing of these types of fluids. Callyour local recycling center to find out about recyclingautomotive fluids.

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle

Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.

Here are some general precautions for your safety:

s Do not work on a hot engine. The engine cooling fan maycome on unexpectedly Always turn the engine off and let it

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come on unexpectedly. Always turn the engine off and let itcool.

RWARNING

The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at anytime. Always disconnect the negative terminal of thebattery before working near the fan.

s If you must work w ith the engine running, avoid w earingloose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in movingparts. Take appropriate precautions with long hair.

s Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with theengine run ning, unless you are sure you have enoughventilation.

s Never get under a vehicle while it is supported by a jack

only. If you must work under a vehicle, use safety stands.


s Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials awayfrom the battery and all fuel-related parts.

Working with the engine off:

1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshiftis securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or1 (First) gear (manual transaxle).

2. Remove the key from the ignition after you turn the engineoff.

3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle frommoving unexpectedly.

Working with the engine on:

1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift issecurely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) orNeu tral (manu al transaxle)

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Neu tral (manu al transaxle).

2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle frommoving unexpectedly.

RWARNING

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed

and do not remove it while the engine is running.

If the battery is disconnected, the computer must relearn its idlecontrol. See Battery in the Index.

Opening the Hood

1. Inside the v ehicle, pull the hood release han dle locatedunder the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.

The hood release under the inst rument panel

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2. Go to th e front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latchthat is located under the hood at the center of the vehicle.

The auxiliary latch under the front edge of the hood


3. Lift the hood and secure it in the open position with theprop rod. Make sure only the hole in the h ood marked inyellow is used.

When you close the hood, make sure the prop rod is in itsretainer and that the hood latches securely.

NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at six-monthintervals to maintain smooth and trouble-freeoperation.

NOTE: Read and understand Precautions When Servicing YourVehicle at the beginning of this chapter beforeopening the hood.

Engine CompartmentYour vehicle has a 4-cylinder 2.0L EFI or 6-cylinder 2.5L EFIengine.

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Cleaning the Engine

A clean engine is more efficient because a buildup of grease anddirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than usual.

s Extreme care must be used if a power w asher is u sed toclean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetratesealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.

s In ord er to avoid p ossible cracking of the engine block orfuel injection pump, do not spray a hot engine or injectionpump with cold water.

s The alternator, distributor and air intake must be covered.Covering these components will help prevent water damage.

sNever wash or rinse the engine while it is running. Watergetting into the engine may cause internal damage.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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Fuel Filler Door Release (If equipped)

On some models, the fuel filler door cannot be opened fromoutside the vehicle. To u nlatch the fuel filler door, find the frontend of the release handle on the floor to the left of the driver’sseat. Push the hand le down firmly u ntil it stops and the door

pops open.

The fuel filler door release

If the fuel filler door does not open when you push the releasehandle, open the trunk and find the override release on the


right side. The override release is a handle which is markedwith a fuel pump symbol. Open the fuel filler door by pullingon the h andle.

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Fuel filler door release — manual override

Filling the fuel tank

The fuel door is outside the car on the passenger side near theback. To fill the fuel tank:

1. After op ening the fuel filler d oor, remove the cap carefullyand slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/ 2 to 3/ 4 turn. If a hissing sound is heard, wait until it stops, then continueturning until the cap is free.

RWARNING

If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissingsound, wait until it stops before completely removing thecap.

2. Put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel filler pipe beforepum ping the fuel.

NOTE: If you spill any fuel on the body of your vehicle,clean it off immediately. The fuel may dull or softenthe paint if you do not wash it off.

3. Replace the fuel cap completely w hen you are finished. Turnit clockwise until it is tight. It will click when it is fullytightened.

4. Push the fuel door closed.

If you lose the fuel cap, rep lace it w ith an authorized Motorcraftor equivalent part.

RWARNING

If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in thefuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to workimproperly in a collision.

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NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap w ith an aftermarket fuelfiller cap, the customer warranty may be void for anydamage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.

Choosing the Right Fuel

Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle. Using leaded fuel

is prohibited by federal law. Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is damaged because you used the wrong fuel.

Using a high-quality fuel makes your vehicle more responsiveand maintain its good fuel economy and emissions. It shouldnot be necessary to add any aftermarket produ cts to your fueltank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.

Octane recommendations

Your engine is designed to use regular fuel with an octanerating of 87. In most cases it is not necessary to use a fuel withan octane rating higher than 87. At service stations, the octanerating is d isplayed in a label on the p ump s.

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Generally, you should not experience d ifficulties operating yourvehicle on fuels containing oxygenates. We encourage you touse these fuels.

Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels

RWARNING

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled.

s Turn vehicle off when refueling

s Do not smoke when refueling. Fuels are extremelyflammable.

s Do not siphon any fuel by mou th.

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Gasoline or gasoline blended with methanol can causeblindness and possible death when swallowed. If anyfuel is swallowed, call a physician or poison controlcenter immediately.

s Avoid breathing vapors while refueling.

s If fuel is splashed on the skin, wash with soap and water.

s If fuel is sp lashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes, and seek medicalattention.

Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene. Long-term exposure to un leadedgasoline vapors has caused cancer in laboratory an imals.

If you are taking the medication “Antabuse” or other forms of

disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism, vap or or skin contactwith a gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same kind of adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic beverage. In sensitive


individuals, serious personal injury or sickness could result.Consult a physician promptly if you experience an adversereaction.

Running Out of FuelNOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may

have an adverse effect on modern powertraincomponents.

You may need to crank the engine several times before the fuelsystem starts to pum p fuel from the tank to the engine.

RWARNING

Never pour fuel in the throttle body or attempt to startthe engine with the air cleaner removed. Doing so couldresult in fire and personal injury.

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Fuel Economy

Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicleand can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per100 Kilometers (L/ 100K).

Do n ot calculate fuel economy du ring you r vehicle’s break-inperiod. This would not be an accurate estimate of how muchfuel your vehicle will normally use.

To calculate fuel economy:

1. Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometerreading.

2. Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons orliters) pu rchased.

3. After at least th ree to five tan kfuls, fill the fuel tank andrecord the final odometer reading.

4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:

s English: MPG q (total m iles driven) (gallons u sed)

s Metr ic: L/ 100k q (liters used) (100 kilometers)

Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy Estimates

EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory testsunder simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actualconditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPAfuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achievethe fuel economy shown.

The following decrease fuel economy:

s Lack of regular, schedu led m aintenance

s Rapid acceleration and excessive speed

s Driving with your foot on the brake

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s Driving with your foot on the brake

s Sud den stops

s Extended engine idling

s Using speed control in hilly terrain

s Extended use of the A/ C, defroster, rear window defrosterand other accessories

s Underinflated tires

s Heavy loads

s Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bugdeflectors, etc.

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Never use:

s “Non-Detergent” oils

s Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG

s Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or enginetreatments

Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are PREFERRED foryour vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fueleconomy and engine protection for all climates d own to -15˚F(-25˚C).

Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred

viscosity may be used in your engine. The engine oil and oilfilter m ust still be changed according to the maintenanceschedule.

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Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safeengine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time youput fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, theoil must be w arm and the vehicle mu st be parked on levelground.

Checking the engine oil level:

1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a fewminutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan.

2. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshiftis securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or1 (First) (manual transaxle).

3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.

4. Locate the engine oil d ipstick (highlighted in yellow) andcarefully pull it out of the engine.


5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, makingsure it is fully seated.

Engine oil dipstick (2.0L engine)

Engine oil dipstick (2.5L engine)

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6. 2.0L engine : Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oillevel is below the lower notch, add engine oil as necessary.If the oil level is beyond the upper notch, engine damageand/ or high oil comsumption may occur and some oil mu st

be removed from the engine.2.5L engine : Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oillevel is below th e MIN line, ad d engine oil as n ecessary. If the oil level is above the letter M in MAX, engine damageand/ or high oil consumption may occur and some oil mu stbe removed from the engine.

7. Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.

It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes. Make

sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity.Your vehicle’s warranty coverage may not apply if enginedamage is caused by the use of improper engine oil.

Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted in yellow.To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oilinto the opening. Be careful not to overfill the engine. Recheck the oil level after you finish ad ding oil.

Nearly all engines will consume engine oil. As a result, it maybe necessary to add some oil between oil changes.

Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter

Change the engine oil and oil filter p er the following, whicheveroccur s first.

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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet foradd itional information.



RWARNING

Continuous contact with USED motor oil has causedcancer in laboratory mice.

Protect your skin by washing with soap and water.

Engine Coolant

Checking the Engine Coolant

NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Precautions WhenServicing Your Vehicle at the beginning of this chapter.

RWARNING

The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at anytime. Always disconnect the negative terminal of thebattery before working near the fan.

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The engine coolant recovery reservoir (2.5L show n — 2.0L simila r)

Your vehicle’s coolant p rotects you r engine from overheating inthe summer and from freezing in the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least once a month. Simply look at the enginecoolant reservoir located in the engine compartm ent. To locate

the reservoir, see the d iagram of you r v ehicle’s engine u nd er Engine Type, in this chapter.

Check th e engine coolant level in the eng ine coolant reservoir atleast once a month using the following guidelines.

When your vehicle’s engine is cool, the coolant level in theengine coolant recovery reservoir should be at or above theMIN mark. When the engine is hot, the coolant level should beat the MAX mark. If the level is below the ind icator m ark ineither condition, coolant may need to be added.

The coolant add itives also p rotect th e entire cooling system frominternal passageway corrosion and these add itives lubricate thewater pump. The coolant should be serviced as noted in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet.

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Adding engine coolant

RWARNING

Do not put engine coolant in the container for thewindshield washer fluid.

RWARNING

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engineis running or hot.

1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let itcool. Even when the engine is cool, be careful when you

remove the coolant recovery cap.

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NOTE: When you change or add engine coolant, it isimportant to maintain your engine coolantconcentration between 40% (-11˚F [-24˚C]) and 60%(-62˚F [-52˚C]), depending on your local climate

conditions. Below 40% you will lose freeze protectionand above 60% your engine may overheat on a warmday.

NOTE: The use of an improper coolant may void yourwarranty for the engine cooling system. Use only apremium, nationally recognized brand name enginecoolant. Do not use alcohol, methanol antifreeze orengine coolant mixed with alcohol or methanolantifreeze. If you do not use the proper coolant, the

aluminum engine on your vehicle will corrode.Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the Ford Rotundaengine coolant recycling process and chemicals. Use only FordRotund a recycled engine coolant or an equivalent recycledengine coolant th at is certified by the sup plier to meet Ford

ifi i ESE M97B44 A

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specification ESE-M97B44-A.

NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in aresponsible manner. Follow your community’sstandards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call

your local recycling center to find out about recyclingautomotive fluids.

Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalentengine coolant th at meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A.


Battery

Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery.The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery does not require

additional water during its life of service. The vents are part of the cover and cannot be r emoved. For longer, trouble-freeoperation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, makecertain the battery cables are tightly fastened to the batteryterminals.

If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals,remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with awire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are donecleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the topof each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.

Battery Replacement

If your original equipment battery requires replacement (underwarranty) it may in some cases be rep laced by a Motorcraft

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warranty), it may in some cases be rep laced by a Motorcraftlow-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery h asremovable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and foradding water, if needed.

Check your battery’s electrolyte level, at least every 12 monthsor 12,000 miles (20,000 km), in temperatures above 90˚F (32˚C)and more often in temperatur es above 90˚F (32˚C). Keep theelectrolyte in each cell up to the “level” indicator. Do notoverfill the battery cell.

If the electrolyte level in your battery gets low, you can ad dplain tap w ater to the battery, as long as you don’t u se hardwater, or water with a high mineral or alkali content. If possible, however, try to only fill the battery cell w ith d istilled

water. If the battery needs water often, have the chargingsystem checked.

RWARNING

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which cancause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames,sparks or lit tobacco to come near the battery. Whencharging or working near a battery, always cover yourface and protect your eyes, and also provide ventilation.

RWARNING

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,and clothing.

If the acid touches someone’s skin, eyes, or clothing,immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetableoil. Call a doctor imm ediately.

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Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting abattery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with acarrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.

Help Us Protect Our EnvironmentFord Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acidbatteries be retu rned to an authorized recycling facility fordisposal.

Battery recycling symbol


Disconnecting the Battery

Because your vehicle engine is electronically controlled by acomputer, some control conditions are maintained by powerfrom the battery. If you ever d isconnect the battery or install a

new battery, you must allow the computer to “relearn” its idleconditions before your vehicle will drive p roperly. To begin thisprocess, pu t the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) orNeutral (manual transaxle), set the emergency brake, turn off allthe accessories, and start the vehicle. Bring the engine to normaloperating temperature. Allow the manual transaxle to idle forone minute in Neutral. Allow the automatic transaxle engine toidle for one minute in N (Neutral) and one minute in D (Drive).Perform the previous procedure with the air conditioning (if equipped ) on and off (conditions p ermitting). The relearningprocess will comp lete au tomatically as you drive the vehicle.

If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the idle quality of your vehicle may be ad versely affected until the idle isrelearned. Your vehicle w ill eventually relearn its idle w hile youdrive it but it takes mu ch longer than if you use the p revious

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drive it, but it takes mu ch longer than if you use the p reviousprocedure.

Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers

Washer Fluid

Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time youstop for fuel. The reservoir for washer fluid is located on thepassenger’s side of the engine comp artment. Visual inspectioncan determine if the washer fluid is adequate. Do not operatethe washer w hen the reservoir is empty.

The w indshield w asher fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid

RWARNING

Do not put windshield washer fluid in the container forthe engine coolant.

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If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze couldmake it difficult to see through the windshield.

Use specially formulated windshield washer fluid rather thanplain w ater, because specially formulated washer fluids containadd itives that dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washerfluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such as methanolshould be used in freezing weather (temperatures below 32˚F[0˚C]). State or local regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC’s) may restrict use of the most common antifreeze,methanol. Washer fluids containing non-methanol an tifreezeagents should be used only if they provide cold weatherprotection w ithout d amaging the v ehicle’s p aint finish, wiper

blades, and windshield washer system.


Wiper Blades

Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Alsocheck them whenever they seem less effective than usual.Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used

by comm ercial car washes redu ce the effectiveness of w iperblades.

If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshieldand the wiper blades. Use undiluted windshield washer solutionor a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do notuse fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean yourwiper blades. These will damage your blades.

To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn theignition to the ACC position and turn your wipers on. Wait for

them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to theOFF position. Do not move the wipers manually. Manuallymoving the wipers across the windshield m ay d amage them.

Wiper blade replacement

If the wiper blades still do not work properly after you cleanthem you may need to replace the wiper blade assembly or the

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them, you may need to replace the wiper blade assembly or theblade element. When replacing the wiper blade assembly, bladerefill, or w iper arm always use a Motorcraft part or equivalent. Toreplace the blades, follow the instructions that come with them.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement

In your climate control system, you may have a filter that cleansthe air before it enters the interior of the vehicle. This filtershould be replaced at the intervals in the M aint enance Scheduleand Record booklet.

To replace the passenger compartm ent air filter:

1. Remove both windshield wiper arms. With the wiper arm inthe horizontal position, lift the arm away from the

windshield while pulling the retaining clip at the basetoward the windshield. Release the wiper arm, then lift it off the base.

The screws on the grille

2. Remove the p lastic caps from the screws on the grille.Remove the screws.

3. Open the hood. Pull off the rubber weatherstrip at the back of the engine compartment. Remove the screws that hold thegrille, separate the two halves and remove the grille.

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Removing the grille

4. The filter is in a housing at the back of the enginecompartment, on the left side. Pull off the two clips on thesides of the housing. Slide out the housing and filter.

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If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or goflat.

Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits.

RWARNING

Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds forextended periods of time may result in damage to vehiclecomponents.

At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle’stires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.Check the tire pressure w hen tires are cold (after the vehicle has

been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than3 miles [5 km]). You can find the proper cold pressure and loadlimits of recommend ed size tires on the Tire Pressure Decal onthe left front door lock facing.

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Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling andcan fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol.

Tire Rotation

Because your vehicle’s front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often w ear d ifferently. To m ake su re you r tires w earevenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the followingdiagram.

Do not include the spare tire as part of your rotation.

If you notice that the tires wear unevely, have them checked.


Rotating the tires

Replacing the Tires

Replace any tires that show wear bands. When your tire showsa wear band, it has only 1/ 16 inch (2 mm) of tread left.

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A worn-out tire

Because you r v ehicle’s tires may wear un evenly, you may needto replace them before a wear band appears across the entiretread. Some spots wear more heavily than others.

RWARNING

When replacing full size tires, never mix radial,bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes thatare listed on the tire pressure decal. Make sure that alltires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carryingcapacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended onthe decal. If you do not follow these precautions, yourvehicle may not drive properly and safely.

Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tiresmay also affect the accuracy of your speedometer.

Information About Tire Quality Grades

New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Qu alityGrade (described below) m olded into the tire’s sidew all. TheseTire Quality Grades are determined by standards that theUnited States Department of Transportation has set.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use onpassenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type

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snow tires, space-saver or temporary use sp are tires, tires withnominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited p rodu ctiontires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part

575.104(c)(2).U.S. Department of Transportation — Tire quality grades: TheU.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you thefollowing information about tire grades exactly as th egovernment has written it.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wearrate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a

specified government test course. For examp le, a tire grad ed 150would wear one and one-half (1 1/ 2) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded 100. The relative


performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of theiruse, however, and may depart significantly from the norm dueto variations in driving habits, service practices and differencesin road characteristics and climate.

Traction A B C

The traction grad es, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement asmeasured under controlled conditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may havepoor traction p erformance. Warning: The traction grade assignedto this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests anddoes n ot include cornering (turning) traction.

Temperature A B CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat w hen tested un der controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wh eel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material of the tire tod t d d ti lif d i t t

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degenerate and redu ce tire life, and excessive temperature canlead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a levelof performance which all passenger car tires must meet under

the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratorytest wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: Thetemperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that isprop erly inflated and not ov erloaded . Excessive speed ,und erinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or incombination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

Snow Tires and Chains

During the winter months in some climates, you may need touse snow tires and occasionally chains for you r tires.

RWARNINGSnow tires must be the same size and grade as the tiresyou currently have on your vehicle.

Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the lawrequires them where you live. If you choose to use chains onyour vehicle’s tires, be aware of the following:

s Tire chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. IT ISRECOMMENDED THAT TIRE CHA INS ARE INSTALLED

ON STEEL WHEELS ONLY. Be sure to remove wheelcovers (if equipped ) from steel rims before u sing tire chainsto avoid scratches or damage.

s Tire chains cannot be fitted with 205/ 60R tires.

s Local regulations may prohibit or restrict the use of tirechains. Investigate the laws and regulations in your area

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g w g ybefore installing chains.

s Put the chains on the front tires tightly with the ends held

dow n securely. Retighten the chains after d riving 1/ 2 mile(1 km). Follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.

s Do not drive faster than 30 mph (50 km/ h) or the chainmanu facturer’s recommend ed speed limit, whichever islower. Avoid bumps, holes and sharp turns. If you can hearthe chains rub or bang against your vehicle, remove thechains to prevent damage to your vehicle.

s Tire chains may affect vehicle handling. Drive carefully andavoid hard braking.

s Do not use chains on temporary spare tires. They maydamage the vehicle and the tire.

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NOTE: Your vehicle should not be driven until some fluidhas been added if the fluid level is below the bottomdimple on the dipstick and the outside temperature isabove 50˚F (10˚C). Add only enough fluid to bring thelevel above the bottom hole.

If the vehicle has not been driven and the fluid level is abovethe bottom dimple on the dipstick, do not add fluid. Recheck the fluid level after your vehicle has reached normal operatingtemperature.

Normal operating temperature is reached after drivingapp roximately 20 miles (30 km ). The fluid level should bewithin the crosshatched area on the dipstick.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extendedperiod at high speeds, driven in city traffic during hotweather, or has been pulling a trailer, the vehicleshould be turned off for about 30 minutes to allowthe fluid to cool before checking.

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Automat ic t ransaxle fluid dipstick


Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid

Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type will beused. Correct type is shown on the dipstick.

Add fluid in 1/ 2 pint (.25L) increments through the filler tubeto bring the level to the correct area on the dipstick. DO NOTOVERFILL. If the level is above the top hole on the dipstick,excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician.


Manual Transaxle Fluid

The lubricant level and quality should not deteriorate undernormal driving conditions. However, you should have the fluidlevel checked occasionally. If lubricant is required, see Lubricant Specifications in this chapter.

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Brake Fluid

Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use upbrake fluid rapidly. How ever, expect the level of the brake fluidto slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the

brake lining wears.

You should check the brake fluid at every scheduled engine oilchange, but be sure to check it at least once a year. You can dothis by looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir on themaster cylinder. (See The Engine Types in this chapter to locatethe brake fluid reservoir.) The fluid level should be at or nearthe MAX mark.

RWARNING

Brake fluid is toxic.

If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If takeninternally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medicalattention immediately.

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If the fluid is low, carefully clean an d remove the cap from thereservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line w ith Ford High

Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalentDOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

RWARNING

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you willcause permanent damage to your brakes.

Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.


If you find that the fluid level is excessively low — below th eseam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir — have thebrake system inspected.

RWARNING

Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry.This may cause the brakes to fail.

The brake fluid reservoir

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Power Steering Fluid

Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid

With the power steering system at operating temperature,

switch off the engine. The fluid level should be up to the MAXmarking on the transparent reservoir.

If it drops to or below the MIN mark, top off with the specifiedfluid.

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The pow er steering fluid reservoir

Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford’s SpecificationESW-M2C33-F or is an equivalent Type F AutomaticTransmission Fluid with a Ford registration num ber (an 8-digitnumber beginning with “2P” printed on the fluid container).


Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays

Fuses, circuit breakers, and relays protect your vehicle’selectrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in yourvehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded

and blown a fuse or relay, or tripped a circuit breaker. Beforeyou replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriatecircuit protector.

The following charts tell you which circuit protector protectseach electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuitbreaker opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that use thecircuit will not w ork.

Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers tocheck, follow the p rocedu res un der Checking and replacing fusesor Checking and replacing circuit breakers later in this chapter.

RWARNING

Always remove the key from the ignition before workingon or replacing fuses.

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The Power Distribution Box Fuses and Relays

The power distribution box location

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The power distribution box fuses and relays

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The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers andRelays

The instrument p anel fuse panel is un derneath the instrumentpanel on the left side. To open it, reach under the instrument

panel and push the release button to the right of the fuse panel.

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The instrument panel fuses


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Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes

Checking and Replacing Fuses

1. Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.

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1. Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.

2. On the fuse panel decal located on the cover of the powerdistribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fusepanel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.

3. Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fusepulling tool that is provided.

4. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clearside of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If it is, the fuse shou ld be replaced.

5. Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.See the following chart.


The side view of a t ypical fuse

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amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage

rating can cause severe wire damage and could start afire.

Circuit Breakers

If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the instrumentpanel fuse p anel, see Checking and replacing fuses to find out howto locate the fuse panel and pull it down.

Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit breakers. Referto the manu facturer’s instructions.

Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow the electricalparts to work again once the overload on the circuit is gone. If

the circuit breakers continue to cut off electricity, have you rvehicle’s electrical system checked.

If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the sameamperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker mounted in the

fuse panel, grip it with your finger and thumb and pull itstraight out of its socket.

Lights and Bulb Replacement

It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lightsfrequently:

s headlamps

s tail lamp s

s brakelamps

s high-mount brakelamp

s hazard flasher

s turn signals

s side markers

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slicense plate lamp

The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:

s oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off yourvehicle’s high beams when you do not have the high beamson

s the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to seeclearly at night

s the headlamps are not aligned so that they point slightlydown and to the right.


Headlamp Bulb

The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs, one forhigh beam and one for low beam on each side. When the lampburns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.

RWARNING

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep outof children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plasticbase and do not touch the glass. The oil from your handcould cause the bulb to break the next time theheadlamps are operated.

Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you can immediatelyreplace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extendedperiod of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp housingand affect its performance.

Removing the headlamp bulb

1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the OFF position.

2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the headlamp socket.

3. Remove the bulb assembly by turning it clockwise and

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3. Remove the bulb assembly by turning it clockwise andpulling it out of the headlamp socket.

4. Remove the L-shaped bulb by pressing the retaining clip atthe base of the electrical connector and sliding the bulb out.

Installing the headlamp bulb

1. Without touching the glass on the bulb, insert the new bulb.You may want to protect the bulb by holding it with a pieceof cloth or paper towel. Make sure the retaining clip at thebase of the electrical connector locks.

2. Insert the bulb assembly in the headlamp socket. Turn itcounterclockwise to lock it in place.

3. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work prop erly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before youchanged the bulb, you should not need to align it again.

High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs

From the back seat, remove the back of the brakelampassembly. Depress the two retaining tabs on the ends of theassembly and pull off the back.

Turn the burned-out bulb counterclockwise and pull it out. Pushin the replacement bulb and turn it clockwise to lock it in thesocket. Replace th e back of the brakelamp assembly, makingsure that the retaining tabs snap into place.

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The high-mount brakelamp assembly


Using the Right Bulbs

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Emission Control System

Your vehicle is equipp ed with a catalytic converter wh ichenables you r vehicle to comp ly w ith ap plicable exhaust emissionrequirements.

RWARNING

Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful andpotentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering,or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emissioncontrol parts continue to work properly:

s Use only unleaded fuel.

s Avoid running out of fuel.

s Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,especially at high speeds.

s Have the services listed in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet p erformed according to the specified schedu le.

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The scheduled maintenance services are required becausethey are considered essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.

Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacementparts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorizedremanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements orfor the service of components affecting emission control, suchnon-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford MotorCompany parts in performance and durability. It is the owner’sresponsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please

consult your warranty booklet for complete warrantyinformation.


RWARNING

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass orother dry ground cover. The emission system heats upthe engine compartment and exhaust system, which can

start a fire.

Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil p ressure,the charge warning light, the check engine light, or thetemperature warning light. These sometimes indicate that theemission system is not working properly.

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle orengine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach theexhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or

exhaust system.

By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases,trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is n ot p ermittedto intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent itfrom working. In some of the United States and in Canada,vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control d evice isremoved or is prevented from working.

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your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five secondsafter you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.

Information about your vehicle’s emission control system is onthe Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on ornear th e engine. This decal identifies engine displacement andgives some tune-up specifications.

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing

In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass anInspection/ Maintenance (I/ M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic(OBD) II system. If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its batteryhas just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a n ot read yfor I/ M testing condition. To p repare for I/ M testing, th e lawspecifies a “need for additional mixed city and highway drivingto complete the check” of the OBD II system. As soon as all of the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBDII system is set to the ready condition. The amount of drivingrequired to reach the ready condition varies with individualdriving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimumamou nt of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle d efined below.If the vehicle owner cannot or d oes not want to do the

additional driving required by law, a service center can performthis drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work.

OBD II Drive Cycle

The following steps must be run in the order shown. If anysteps are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safedriving mode is acceptable between steps.

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conditions and obey all traffic laws.

The engine must be warmed up and at operating temperaturebefore proceeding with the drive modes of the following OBD IIDrive Cycle.

1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral) the vehicle for4 minutes.

2. Idle the v ehicle in Drive (Neutral for man ual tran saxle) for40 seconds.

3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mp h (70 km/ h) at 1/ 4 to 1/ 2throttle for 10 seconds.


4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at 45 mph(70 km/ h) for 30 seconds.

5. Idle the v ehicle in Drive (Neutral for man ual tran smissions)for 40 seconds.

6. Continue to drive the veh icle in city traffic at speedsbetween 25 and 40 mph (40-60 km/ h) for 15 minutes.During the 15 minute drive cycle the following modes mustbe achieved:

a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10 seconds each

b. acceleration from idles at 1/ 4 to 1/ 2 throttle position, and

c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5 minute steady state

throttle d rives.7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and 60 mph

(70-100 km/ h). This should take ap proximately 5 m inutes.

8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at the selectedspeed between 45 and 60 mph (70-100 km/ h) forapproximately 5 minutes.

9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying speeds between45 and 60 m ph (70-100 km/ h)

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45 and 60 m ph (70-100 km/ h).

10.Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in Drive for 40 seconds.

11.OBD II drive cycle has been completed. Vehicle can beturned off when convenient.

Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, andLubricant Specifications

Refill Capacities

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Motorcraft Parts

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Lubricant Specifications

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Vehicle Storage

Maintenance Tips

If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenancerecommendations to ensure your vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.

General

s Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.

s Protect from sunlight, if possible.

s If vehicles are stored ou tside, they require regularmaintenance to protect against rust and damage.

Body

s Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar ormud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing andunderside of front fenders.

s Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.

s Touch-up raw or primed m etal to prevent rust.

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s Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenthe vehicle is washed.

s Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latcheswith a light grade oil.

s Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.

s Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.

Engine

s Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reachesnormal operating temperature.

s With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears

while the engine is running.Fuel system

s Fill fuel tank with h igh-quality unleaded fuel until the firstautomatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.

NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days ormore), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This candamage rubber and other polymers in the fuel systemand may also clog small orifices.

Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual orexpected storage p eriods exceed 60 days. Follow the instructionson the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speedto circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.

A volatile corrosion inhibitor ad ded to the fuel system willprotect the fuel system’s inner surfaces from corrosion. Followthe instructions packaged with the product.

Cooling system

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s Protect against freezing temperatures.

Battery

s Check and recharge as necessary.

s Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of grease.

s If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days withoutrecharging the battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the

battery cables to ensu re battery charge is m aintained forquick starting.


Brakes

s Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.

Tires

s Maintain recommended air pressure.

Miscellaneous

s Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins u ndervehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.

s Move v ehicles at least 25 feet (10 m ) every 15 days tolubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.

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Axlelu brican t sp ecification s. . . . . . . . . .refill cap acities . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BBacking up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic vehicle w arranty . . . . . . . . . . .Battery

acid , treating emergencies . . . . . . . .charging system w arn ing ligh t . . . . . .d isconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .how to service . . . . . . . . . . . . . ju mp in g a d isabled battery . . . . . . . m aintenance-free . . . . . . . . . . . .p rop er d isp osal, recyclin g . . . . . . . .r ep lacement, specifications . . . . . . . .w hen storin g you r veh icle . . . . . . . .

Brake fluidbrake w arning light . . . . . . . . . . .checking and ad ding . . . . . . . . . .description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brakelamp , h igh-moun t brakelamp . . . . .

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Brakelamp , h igh moun t brakelamp . . . . .Brakes

anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lightap plying the brakes . . . . . . . . . . .brake w arning light . . . . . . . . . . .flu id , ch eckin g an d ad d in g. . . . . . . .flu id , refill cap acities . . . . . . . . . .flu id , sp ecifications . . . . . . . . . . .m aster cylind er . . . . . . . . . . . . .new brake linings . . . . . . . . . . . .noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .w hen storin g you r veh icle . . . . . . . .

Brake-sh ift interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . .Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brigh ts (h igh beam s) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bulbs, rep lacing

halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

high-m ou nt brakelam p . . . . . . . . . . .

CCan ad a, cu stom er assistan ce . . . . . . . . .Canad a, w arranty in form ation . . . . . . . .Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMCapacities for refilling flu ids . . . . . . . . .Carbon m on oxid e in exh au st . . . . . . . . .Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) .Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound systemCatalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chains, tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Changing a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charging system w arn ing ligh t . . . . . . . .Child proof locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child safety restraintschild safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ychild safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child safety seatsand air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .attach in g w ith teth er strap s . . . . . . . .automatic locking mode (retractor ) . . . . .in front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in rear ou tboard seat . . . . . . . . . . .teth er an ch orage h ard w are . . . . . . . . .

Chimeheadlamps on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .key in ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Circuit breakers, checking and replacing . . .Cleaning your vehicle

CD player and d iscs. . . . . . . . . . .chrom e and alu minu m p arts . . . . . . .exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .exterior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .

fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . .mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p lastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rear windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

rustproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tail lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .u p holstery an d in terior trim . . . . . . .washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .w indows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clutch

op eration w hile d riving . . . . . . . . .shifting the gears . . . . . . . . . . . .

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shifting the gears . . . . . . . . . . . .specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cold engine starting . . . . . . . . . . . .Combination lap and shou lder belts . . . . .Comp act disc player (see Electronic sound syCompact disc radio (see Electronic sound sys

Console, d escrip tion . . . . . . . . . . . .Controlsinstrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . .mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coolant (see Engine coolant)checking and ad ding . . . . . . . . . .p rep aring for storage . . . . . . . . . .

fill iti

Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooling fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cran kcase em ission filter . . . . . . . . . . .Cru ise control (see Speed control) . . . . . . .

Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada . .

DDashboard (see Instrument panel) . . . . . . .Daytim e ru nn in g ligh t system . . . . . . . .Defects, rep orting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defrost , rear window and side view mirrors . .Dipstick

au tom atic tran saxle flu id . . . . . . . . . .engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p ow er steering flu id . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disabled vehicle (see Towing). . . . . . . . .Disp ute Settlem en t Board . . . . . . . . . . .Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

lubrican t specifications . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving under special conditionsbad weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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heavy load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .high water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .slippery roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tip s for safe d riving . . . . . . . . . . . .towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EElectrical system

circu it breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electronic soun d systemradio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Electronic stereo cassette radio(see Electronic sound system) . . . .

Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound sEmergencies, road side

assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .battery acid sp ills . . . . . . . . . . . .

jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emergency brake (parking brake) . . . . . .Emission control system

catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . .em issions w arranty . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine

ch eck en gin e w arn in g ligh t . . . . . . .does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fuel in jected engine, star ting . . . . . . .fu el p um p sh ut-off sw itch . . . . . . . .preparing to start . . . . . . . . . . . .refill cap acities . . . . . . . . . . . . .service points . . . . . . . . . . . . . .starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

startin g after a collision . . . . . . . . .storing you r vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .

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g yEngine block heater . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine coolant

checking and ad ding . . . . . . . . . .d isposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .low coolan t w arn in g ligh t . . . . . . . .

p rep aring for storage . . . . . . . . . .recovery reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . .refill cap acities . . . . . . . . . . . . .specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . . . . .Engine fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine oil

“break-in” oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ch an gin g oil an d oil filter . . . . . . . . .checking and ad ding . . . . . . . . . . .

d ipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d isposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .engine oil p ressure warning light . . . . . .filter, sp ecification s . . . . . . . . . . . .refill cap acities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .synthetic oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Entry system , illu minated . . . . . . . . . .Exhaust fumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exten ded Service Plan , Ford . . . . . . . . .

FFlashers, hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flashing the lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flu id refill cap acities . . . . . . . . . . . . .F l

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Foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ford Dispu te Settlemen t Board . . . . . . . .Ford Extend ed Service Plan . . . . . . . . . .Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre . .Foreign registration . . . . . . . . . . . . .French ow ner gu ides, how to obtain . . . . . .Fuel

calcu latin g fu el econ om y . . . . . . . . . .capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .choosing the right fu el . . . . . . . . . . .comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimatefilling your veh icle w ith fuel . . . . . . . .filter, sp ecification s . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel (continued)safety information relating to automotive fstoring you r vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .treating em ergen cies. . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel capremoving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel filler door, remote release . . . . . . .Fuel filter, specifications . . . . . . . . . .Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel pump shut-off switch

engine d oes not start . . . . . . . . . .startin g after a collision . . . . . . . . .

Fu se p an els, in stru men t p an el . . . . . . .Fusescharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .checking and rep lacing . . . . . . . . .circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GGas cap (see Fu el cap ) . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . . . .Gasoline (see Fu el) . . . . . . . . . . . .Gauges Mechanical

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Gauges, Mechanicalengine coolan t temperatu re gauge . . . .fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)calculating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d riving w ith a heavy load . . . . . . . .location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gearshiftau tom atic op eration . . . . . . . . . . . .locking the gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . .positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shifting the gears . . . . . . . . . . . . .shift-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)calculating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d riving w ith a heavy load . . . . . . . . .location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HHazard flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Headlamps

aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .checking alignm ent . . . . . . . . . . . .cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d aytim e ru nning lights. . . . . . . . . . .flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . .warning chime

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warning chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High beams

ind icator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

High-mount brakelampdescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rep lacing the bu lb . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hood

latch location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lubrication specifications . . . . . . . . . .release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ki d h h d

IIdentification Num ber, Vehicle (VIN) . . . .Idle

relearning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition

chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p osition s of th e ign ition . . . . . . . . .removing the key . . . . . . . . . . . .

Infant sea ts (see Safety seats) . . . . . . . .Instru ment clu ster . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instrument panel

ligh tin g u p p an el an d in terior . . . . . .

location of com ponents . . . . . . . . .

JJack, operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .d isconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . . .

KKeyskey in ignition chim e

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key in ignition chim e . . . . . . . . . .p osition s of th e ign ition . . . . . . . . .rem ovin g from th e ign ition . . . . . . .stu ck in lock p osition . . . . . . . . . .

LLamps

checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d aytim e ru nn in g ligh t system . . . . . .dome lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .flashing the lamps . . . . . . . . . . .fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lamps (continued)high-m ou nt brakelam p . . . . . . . . . . .illu m in ated en try system . . . . . . . . . .in stru men t p an el, d im min g. . . . . . . . .interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . .Lap belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lights, warn ing an d indicator

air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .an ti-lock brakes (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . .brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .charging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .check engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .low coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tu rn sign al in dicator . . . . . . . . . . . .

Load limitsGAWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GVWR

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GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lu brican t sp ecification s. . . . . . . . . . . .Lu ggage com partm ent . . . . . . . . . . . .Lug nuts

anti-theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MMain tenance (see Servicing) . . . . . . . .Manual transaxle

backing u p (reverse). . . . . . . . . . .clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master cylin der, brakes . . . . . . . . . .Mileage, ca lcu lating fuel economy. . . . . .Mirrors

sid e view m irrors (m an ual) . . . . . . .Moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Motorcraft parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministratiNew vehicle break-in . . . . . . . . . . .

OOdometer

trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oil (see Engine oil) . . . . . . . . . . . .Oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Oil viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . .Overseas offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PPanic a larm feature, remote entry system . .

Parking brakeoperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) . . . . . . . . .PCV valve, sp ecification s . . . . . . . . . .Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power features

Power features (continued)moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .w indows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power steeringdipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d rivin g w ith p ow er steerin g . . . . . . . .flu id , ch eckin g an d ad d in g . . . . . . . . .flu id , refill cap acity . . . . . . . . . . . .flu id , sp ecifications . . . . . . . . . . . .servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prop rod , hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RRadio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . . .Rear axle, refill cap acity . . . . . . . . . . .Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Refill capacities for flu ids . . . . . . . . . . .Remote entry system

lockin g/ u nlockin g d oors . . . . . . . . . .opening the trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . .

panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .replacement/ additional transmit ters . . . . .rep lacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . .

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p gRep ortin g safety d efects . . . . . . . . . . .Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

adult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Road sid e assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .Road sid e em ergencies . . . . . . . . . . . .Rotating the tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SSafe d riving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sa fety belts (see Safety restrain ts) . . . . . .Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . . .Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . .Safety d efects, rep ortin g . . . . . . . . . .

Safety information relating to automotive fueSafety restraints

ad justing the safety belts . . . . . . . .clean in g th e safety belts . . . . . . . . .d u al lockin g m od e retractors . . . . . . .extension assem bly . . . . . . . . . . .for adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .for infants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lap and should er belts . . . . . . . . . .lap belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

w arning light and ch im e. . . . . . . . .Safety seats for children

and air bags

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and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . .attach in g w ith teth er strap s . . . . . . .in front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in rear outboard . . . . . . . . . . . .in rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

teth er anchorage hard ware . . . . . . . .Seat belts (see Safety restrain ts) . . . . . . .Seats

ad ju stin g th e seat, m an ual . . . . . . . .ad ju stin g th e seats, p ow er . . . . . . . .child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . .head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial n um ber (VIN ) . . . . . . . . . . . .

Servicing your vehiclep recau tion s w hen servicin g. . . . . . . . .servicing w hen you tow . . . . . . . . . .

Shift-lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shift posit ions (see Gearshift) . . . . . . . . .Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints) . .

Sid e m irrors, ad ju sting . . . . . . . . . . . .Slid ing moon roof (see Moon roof) . . . . . .Snow tires and chains . . . . . . . . . . . .Spare tire

changing the tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .find ing the spare . . . . . . . . . . . . .rem ovin g th e sp are tire . . . . . . . . . .temporary spare. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spark p lugs, specifications . . . . . . . . . .Sp ecial d rivin g con dition s . . . . . . . . . .Specification char t, lubr icants . . . . . . . . .Speed control

accelerating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .canceling a set sp eed . . . . . . . . . . .resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

resu ming a set speed . . . . . . . . . . .tap up/ tap down . . . . . . . . . . . . .turning off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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gw hen tow ing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . .

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting your vehicle

p reparing to start your veh icle . . . . . . .starting a cold engine . . . . . . . . . . .startin g after a collision . . . . . . . . . .starting a w arm engine . . . . . . . . . .starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled

Steering, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steering wheel

horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storage compartmentscenter console . . . . . . . . . . . . .map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storing you r vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .Su nroof (m oon roof) . . . . . . . . . . . .Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplemental air bag readiness light . . . .Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . .

TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tail lam ps, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .Temperature control (see Climate control) . .Tether anchor installation (see Child restraint

Tireschanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .checking the p ressu re . . . . . . . . . .cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .snow tires and chains . . . . . . . . . .

spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .storing you r vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .tire grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .t d

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treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wear bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . .Tow ing you r vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .

w ith a tow truck . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ca lcula ting maximum trailer weight . . . . .safety chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .trailer lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transaxleau tom atic op eration . . . . . . . . . . . .fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . . .flu id , refill cap acities . . . . . . . . . . .lubrican t specifications . . . . . . . . . . .

Tran saxle con trol sw itch . . . . . . . . . . .Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trunk, using the remote entry system to open .Tune-up specifications (VECI) . . . . . . . . .Turn signal

ind icator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UUsed engine oil, d isp osal. . . . . . . . . .

VVariable interval w ip ers . . . . . . . . . .VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . .Vehicle loading

au tom atic transaxles . . . . . . . . . . .calcu lating the load . . . . . . . . . . .m anual transaxles . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)Viscosity (see Engine oil) . . . . . . . . . .Visor (see Su n visor). . . . . . . . . . . .

WWarm engine, starting . . . . . . . . . . .Warning chimes

headlamps on . . . . . . . . . . . . .key in ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . .

safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warn in g ligh ts (see Ligh ts) . . . . . . . . .Warranties

basic

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basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rad io. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warran ty In form ation Booklet . . . . . . .Washer fluid

reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .w indshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Weigh t limits (GAWR, GVWR) . . . . . . .Wh eel d ollies (see Tow in g) . . . . . . . . .

Wheelsanti-theft lu gnu ts . . . . . . . . . . . . .cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in sp ection an d m ain ten an ce . . . . . . . .lug nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p ow er w in dow s, op eratin g . . . . . . . . .Windshield washer fluid and wipers

ch eckin g an d ad d in g flu id . . . . . . . . .checking and rep lacing wiper blades . . . .operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .variable interval w ip ers . . . . . . . . . .

Wrecker towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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