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ICONSIndicates a warning. Read thefollowing section on Warnings fora full explanat ion.

Indicates that vehicle informationrelated to recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow.

We must all play our part inprotecting the environment.Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materialsare significant steps toward thisaim.

BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLEThere are no par ticular breaking-inrules for your vehicle. Simply avoiddriving too fast during the first1 600 km (1 000 miles) . Varyspeeds frequent ly. This isnecessary to give the moving part sa chance to break in.

WARNINGSHow can you reduce the risk of

personal injury and preventpossible damage to others, yourvehicle and its equipment?

In th is owners guide, answers tosuch questions are contained incomments highlighted by thewarning t riangle symbol.

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Instrumentation

Page 30Turn signal/high beam

Page 6Instrument cluster

Page 29Hazard flashercontrol

Page 31Windshieldwiper/washercontrol

Page 132Hood release

Page 17

Headlamp control/ Foglamp control*

Page 28Tilt steeringwheel lever

Page 27Ignition switchPage 32

Speed control*Page 29Horn

Page 19Rear windowdefroster control*

Page 20Power mirrors*

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O/DOFF

Res

SetAcc

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Page 21Clock

Page 19Instrument panel dimmerswitch

On various models theappearance and location of some items may differ fromthose shown here. However,the page references givenst ill apply.

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OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

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POWER AUDIO AM/ FM SCAN

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Climate control system

Electronic sound system;refer to Audio Guide

Page 45Anti-theft system statusindicator*

*if equipped

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Turn signalFlashes when the left or right tu rnsignal or hazard lights areactivated.

There are two different instrumentcluster designs. The individualwarning and indicator lights aredescribed on the following pages.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERLIGHTS AND CHIMES

Alternative design

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High beamsIlluminates when the headlamp

high beams are on.

Charging systemBriefly illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engineis off. The light also illuminateswhen the battery is not chargingproperly and the vehicle mayrequire electrical system service.

Safety beltIlluminates when the ignition isswitched on as a reminder to fastenthe safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to Safety belt in dicator light and w arn in gchime in the Seatin g an d safetyrestraints chapter.

Alternative design

Alternative design

Alternative design

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Low coolant (if equipped)Briely illuminates when the ignitionis turned on and the engine is off.Illuminates when the engine

coolant level is low. Refer to the Main ten an ce an d care chapter tocheck the engine coolant level.

TRACTIONCONTROL

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O/D Off indicator(Automatic transaxle only)Illuminates and remainsilluminated when the t ransaxlecontrol switch ( TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever is pressed andoverdrive is tu rned off.

Indicates the status of thetransaxle and will flash steadily if amalfunct ion is detected. If theflashing persists, have your

transaxle serviced by your dealeror a qualified service technician assoon as possible.

If the condition persists, yourtransaxle may be damaged.

TRACTIONCONTROL

O/DOFF

Check engine

Illuminates when the ignition isturned on and the engine is off.Also illuminates when the enginesemission cont rol system requiresservice or if the fuel filler cap isnot fitted correctly.

CHECKENGINE

CHECKENGINE

Low fuelIlluminates when the fuel level islow.

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CHECKENGINE

Air bag readinessBriefly illuminates when theignition is turned on. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to

flash or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately.

CHECKENGINE

Front foglampsIlluminates when foglamps areswitched on.

Refer to Foglam ps con trol in theControls an d featur es chapter fornotes on use.

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Brake system warningExtinguishes when the parkingbrake is released. Illuminates afterreleasing the parking brake toindicate low brake fluid level.

BRAKE

BRAKE

Alternative design

BRAKE

BRAKE

Engine oil pressureBriefly illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engine

is off. The light also illuminateswhen engine oil pressure has beenlost. Refer to the Main ten an cean d care chapter to check theengine oil level as soon as possible.If the engine oil level is correct andthe light stays on, see your dealeror qualified service technician.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)(if equipped)Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and the engineis off. If the light stays on orcontinues to flash, the ABS needsto be serviced.

BRAKE

BRAKE

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E F1 / 2

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O/DOFF

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Testing the warning andindicator lights and chimes

Turn the ignition key to the onposition without starting theengine. The following warning andindicator lights will illuminatebriefly: charging system, safety belt(does not illuminate, if the d riverssafety belt is fastened) , lowcoolant, low fuel, engine oilpressure , check engine and air bagreadiness.If any of these lights do notilluminate, see your dealer orqualified service technician.

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Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps areon, the ignition is off (and the keyis not in the ignition) and thedrivers door is open.

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the

off/lock or accessory position andthe drivers door is open.

Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRSwarning chime, refer to theSeatin g an d safety restrain tschapter.

Safety belt warning chime For information on the safety belt

warning chime, refer to theSeatin g an d safety restrain tschapter.

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E F1 / 2

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TRACTIONCONTROL

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERGAUGES

Tachometer (if equipped)

Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute ( rpm) .

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N ORM AL Engine coolant temperaturegaugeIndicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normaloperating temperature, the needleremains with in the NORMAL area.If it en ters the red section, theengine is overheat ing. Switch off the ignition and determine thesource of the problem. Refer toCheckin g an d addin g enginecoolant in the Main ten an ce an d care chapter.

SpeedometerIndicates the current vehiclespeed.

OdometerRegisters the total mileage of thevehicle.

Trip odometerThe trip odometer can register themileage of individual journeys. Toreset, depress the button.

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Trip odometer Reset bu tton

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M I R R O R S

H M :I0 20

OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

MAXA/C

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POWER AUDIO AM/FM SCAN

SEEK

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TRACTIONCONTROL

O/DOFF

INSTRUMENT PANELCONTROLS

Headlamp controlLamps off.

Turn one position clockwise:Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps and taillamps on.

Turn two positions clockwise:Headlamps on.

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Daytime running lights (DRL)(Canadian vehicles only)The DRL system turns on thehighbeam headlamps, with areduced light output, when:

the vehicle is running and theignition is in the on position,

the vehicle has a fully releasedparking brake, and

the headlamp system is in the off position.

The daytime running light

(DRL) system will notilluminate the tail lamps andparking lamps. Turn on yourheadlamps at dusk. Failure to doso may result in a collision.

Foglamp control (if equipped)Pull out the cont rol while theheadlamps are on to turn thefoglamps on.

Push in the control to deact ivatethe foglamps.

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Panel dimmer controlAdjust the control to vary theintensity of the panel lighting.Operates only when the exteriorlights are switched on.

Rear window defroster(if equipped)Press the defroster control to clearthe rear window of th in ice and fog.

The ignition must be in the onposition to operate the rearwindow defroster.

The defroster tu rns off automatically after 10 minutes orwhen the ignition is turned to theoff position. To manually turn off the defroster, push the controlagain.

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Power mirrors (if equipped)The control can be swivelled andturned.

Turn the cont rol counterclockwiseto ad just the drivers side mirror,clockwise to adjust the passengerside mirror. Adjust t he selectedmirror by moving the centercontrol in the desired direction.

Then turn the control back to thecenter position.

M I R R O R S

M I R R O R S

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A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

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To toggle between 12 or 24 hourformat, depress the H button andthe M but ton simultaneously andthen re lease them.

To advance the hours, press the H

button; to advance the minutespress the M but ton. To advancerapidly, depress and hold thecorresponding but ton.

Hours Minutes

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Audio systemFor information on the audiosystem, refer to the Audio Guide.

Digital clockSwitch the ignition on: The clock can be set to either 12 or 24 hourformat.

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Climate controls

Vents Airflow from the vents may beadjusted by moving the horizontalcont rol or vert ically adjust ing thevent according to your airflowpreference.

Your vehicle has one of thefollowing climate control systems:

Manual heating system

Manual heating and airconditioning system

In some modes, the two systemsfunction similarly. In modes wherethe systems do not functionsimilarly, the different functions

are noted.

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A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

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Controlling airflow Turn the mode control to thedesired airflow position.

The A/C compressor ( if equipped)operates in the positions marked *.

OFF PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C*

FLOOR

DEF*

FLRDEF*

MAX*A/C

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Fan speed Turn the fan speed control to thedesired speed.

LO

HI

Temperature Turn the temperature control tothe desired mix of warm or cool air( left for cooler and right forwarmer).

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Using the PANEL mode The panel mode directs outside airto the panel vents.

OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

MAXA/C

HI/

OFF mode Select the off position for allclimate control funct ions to cease.The outside inlet door will closeand the fan will shut off.

Drive with the climate controlsystem on ( either in heating or A/Cmode) to reduce humidity in yourvehicle.

Using the PNL/FLR mode The panel/floor mode directsoutside air to flow through both thepanel and floor vents.

OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

MAXA/C

HI/

OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

MAXA/C

HI/

Using the FLOOR mode The floor mode directs outside airto the floor vents.

OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

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Using the FLR/DEF mode The floor/defrost mode directsoutside air to flow through the floorvents and windshield defrostervents. The A/C compressor (if equipped) will funct ion todehumidify the windows providedthe outside t emperature is above10C (50F) .

OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

MAXA/C

HI/

Using the DEF mode In addition to defogging anddemisting the front windsh ield, thedefrost mode of your vehicle alsohas the capability to demist thefront side windows. The A/Ccompressor ( if equipped) willfunct ion to dehumidify thewindows provided the outsidetemperature is above 10C (50F) .

OFFLO PNL/FLRPANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

MAXA/C

HI/

Passenger compartment air filter Your vehicle is equipped with an airfilter that removes pollen and roaddust from outside air before it isdirected to the interior of thevehicle. Refer to the Main ten an cean d care chapter for maintenance

of this filter.

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STEERING COLUMNCONTROLS

Ignition1. Ignition off, steering wheellocked.

On vehicles with automatictransaxles, the ignition key canreturn to this position only if thegearshift lever is in P (Park) .

2. The accessory position. Steer ingunlocked, radio operational.Ignition and all main electricalcircuits are disabled.

The ignition key should not be leftin this position for too long to avoiddischarging the batteryunnecessarily.

3. Ignition switched on, all

electrical circuits operational.Warning and indicator lightsilluminate. This key position is fornormal driving.

4. Starter motor act ivated . Releasethe key as soon as the enginestarts.

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Tilt steeringPull the locking lever on thesteering column cover up to adjustthe steering column position.Secure the wheel by pushing thelocking lever down.

Never adjust the steeringwheel while the vehicle is

moving.

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Hazard flasher controlUse only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown orapproaching danger. Depress toactivate. Depress again to switchoff. The hazard lights can beoperated when the ignition is off.

HornPress the pad. The horn can beoperated when the ignition is off.

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Wipers

Lift the windshield wiper lever tothe desired speed interval.

Intermittent : push lever up to thefirst position.

Low: push lever up to the secondposition.

High: push lever up to the thirdposition.

For a single wipe, push the leverdownward.

Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent wiper control (if equipped) Rotate the variable intermittent

wiper control to the desired speed.1 = Short t ime interval

6 = Extended t ime interval

Washer Pull the lever toward the steeringwheel. The washer operates inconjunction with the windshieldwipers.

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Do not use the speed controlin heavy traffic or on roads

that are winding, slippery, orunpaved.

Off

On

Speed control (if equipped)

To turn speed control off Press Off or

turn off the vehicle ignition.Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased.

To turn speed control on Press On.

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A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLRDEF

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SEEK

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64 5

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Res

SetAcc

CoastOff

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To set a speed Press Set Acc. For speed control tooperate, the speed control must beon and the vehicle speed must begreater than 48 km/h ( 30 mph) .

If you drive up or down a st eep hill,your vehicle speed may varymomentar ily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce thevehicle speed if it increases abovethe set speed on a downhill. If yourvehicle speed is faster than the setspeed while d riving on a downhillin overdrive, you may want to shiftto the next lower gear to reduceyour vehicle speed.

Res

SetAcc

Coast

Res

SetAcc

Coast

If your vehicle slows down morethan 16 km/h ( 10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol will disengage. This isnormal. Press Res to re-engage it.

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Res

SetAcc

Coast

To set a lower speed Press and hold Coast. Release the

control when the desired vehiclespeed is reached, or

press and release Coast. Eachpress will decrease the set speed

by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) , or depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed isreached, press Set Acc.

To set a higher speed Press and hold Set Acc. Release

when the desired set speed isreached, or

press and release Set Acc. Eachpress will increase the set speedby 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

accelerate with your acceleratorpedal, then press Set Acc.

You may accelerate with the

accelerator pedal at any timeduring speed cont rol usage.Releasing the accelerator pedal willretu rn your vehicle speed to thepreviously set speed.

Res

SetAcc

Coast

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Res

SetAcc

Coast

To return to a set speed Press Res. For Res to operate,

the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h ( 30 mph) .

To disengage speed control Depress the brake pedal.

Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed.

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Door delay

Off On

12SEC

On Off 12 SEC

Interior lamps

The interior lamps have threeswitch positions: door delay, off and on.

When the cont rol is switched todoor delay (12 SEC) , the interiorlight stays on for 12 seconds afterthe doors are closed with theignition off.

Reading lamps (if equipped)The reading lamps are operated byseparate on/off switches and can beadjusted to point in the desireddirection.

Open/Lift

Close

Sunroof (if equipped)The electr ic sunroof can beoperated only when the ignition isswitched on.

To open and close the sunroof

Press the rear part of the controlon the rocker switch in the roof console to open the sunroof. Pressthe front cont rol to close it.

OVERHEAD CONTROLS

To lift the rear of the sunroof Close the sunroof and press thefront part of the control again.

Press the rear control to lower thesunroof.

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Power door locks (if equipped)

Push to lock or unlock all doors.

A U T O

Power windows (if equipped)The windows will only operatewhen the ignition is switched on.Press the appropriate control tooperate the power windows at eachdoor position. All of the windowscan be controlled from the cont rolon the drivers door. Thepassengers door window and the

rear windows can be operatedindividually with separate doorcontrols on the respect ive door.

A U T O

One-touch down feature (driver only) Briefly press the cont rol to thesecond action point : the windowopens automatically.Press again to stop the windowwhile it is in motion.

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Safety switch Move the switch to the r ight toprevent passengers from operatingthe windows.

Move the switch to the left to allowpassengers to operate the windows.

CHILD LOCK BELOWSECURITEENFANTSCI- DESSOUS

VERROUILLEE,LOCKED

WHENLOCKED,DOORWON`T

OPENFROM INSIDE.

VERROULEEAINSI,LA PORTENEPEUTSOUVRIRDELINTERIEUR.

CHILD LOCK BELOWSECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS

VERROUILLEE,LOCKED

WHEN LOCKED,DOORWON`T

OPEN FROM INSIDE.

VERROULEEA INSI, LA PORTENE PEUT SOUVRIRDELINTERIEUR.

Rear door childproof safetylocksWhen the lever in the rear doorlock is pushed inwards, the doorcan be opened only from theoutside of the vehicle.

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P U L L

Remote luggage compartment

controlPull the cont rol located on the leftof the drivers seat to open theluggage compartment.

To disable the remote luggagecompartment release, depress thecontrol on the luggagecompartment latch that is markedin orange before closing theluggage compartment.

FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS

Parking brake

For information on the parkingbrake, refer to Prepar in g to start the veh icle in the Startingchapter.

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Fuel pump shut-off switchFor information on the fuel pumpshut-off switch, refer to Fuel

pu m p sh u t-off switch in the Roadsi de em ergen cies chapter.

Positive retention floor mat(if equipped)(Standard in Canada)Position the floor mat in thefootwell. Place the mat eyelet overthe pointed end of the retentionpost from the rear and rotateforward to inst all. Adjust the floormat position to allow properoperat ion of accelerator pedal,brake pedal and clutch pedal ( if equipped).

To remove, lift the floor mat justforward of the retent ion post androtate it rearward to disengage itfrom the re tent ion post.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRYSYSTEM(if equipped)

If your vehicle has a remote ent rysystem, you can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open theluggage compartment withoutusing a key. The remote also has apersonal alarm feature .The remote entry feature onlyoperates with the ignition in the off

position.

Locking the doorsPress the LOCK control.

To signal that the doors are locked,press the LOCK control again

with in five seconds. The doors willlock again and the horn will sound.

Unlocking the doorsPress the UNLOCK cont rol to open

the drivers door.To unlock the other doors, pressthe UNLOCK control a second timewith in five seconds.

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Opening the luggagecompartmentPress the TRUNK control.

Sounding the panic alarmPress the PANIC control. The hornwill sound and the headlamps andtail lamps will flash forapproximately two minutes andforty-five seconds.

To deactivate the alarm, press thePANIC control again or turn theignition key to the on position.

Replacing the batteriesThe transmitter is powered by twocoin-type, three-volt lith iumbatteries. A decrease in operatingrange can be caused by:

battery failure,

weather conditions, or

structures around the vehicle.

Replacement bat teries for theremote ent ry system transmittersmay be purchased at pharmacies,watch stores or at authorizeddealers.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM(if equipped)The Passive Ant i-Theft-System(PATS) is an engine immobilizationsystem. It is an additional theftprotection feature which preventsthe engine from being startedunless a coded key is used .

This syst em is only available with2.5 l engines.

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Automatic armingThe system is armed five secondsafter switch ing off the ignition.

The armed st atus is indicated whenthe control light flashes everytwo seconds.

Automatic disarmingSwitch ing on the ignition disarmsthe system if the correct code isrecognized.

KeysYour vehicle is supplied with twocoded keys.

Only these keys can be used tostart your vehicle.

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Functional checkWhen the ignition is switched on,the control light in the digital clock will illuminate for approximatelythree seconds to indicate that thesystem is operating correctly.

If the control light flashes rapidlyfor approximately one minute andthen repeatedly at irregularintervals, the system did notrecognize the key code. Remove

the key and try again.If the control light illuminatescontinuously for approximatelyone minute and then flashesrepeatedly at irregular intervals, asystem malfunct ion has occurred.

Have the malfunct ion repaired byyour dealer or a qualifiedtechnician as soon as possible.

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Key codingReplacement keys or a maximum of 15 duplicate keys can be coded.

To program a key, cycle ignitionswitch from (3) to ( 1) with aprogrammed key. Within fiveseconds of this cycle, inser t a newPATS key into ignition and tu rn to(3) or (4). If successful, the theftwarning indicator will glow for twoseconds, and the vehicle can be

started. Repeat unt il all chosenkeys have been programmed.

The control light illuminates toindicate a successful programmingoperation.

Repeat the procedure to programadditional keys.

Your dealer can also delete keys

already programmed.The system is maintenance free.

If keys become lost, you must haveyour dealer clear and reprogramthe code for security reasons.

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Seating and safety restraints

Adjusting the head restraints

Push or pull the head restraint t othe desired height.

Swivel the head rest raint forwardor backward to the desired angle.

SEATING

Manually adjusting the seatsPull the lever located inside thefront edge of the seat to move theseat forward or backward.

Pull the lever on the outside of theseat to recline the seat.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Never adjust the d riversseat or seatback when the

vehicle is moving.

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Adjusting the power seats(if equipped)Move the relevant control in therespective direction to adjust theseat, seatback and lumbar asfollows:

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5Seat (1) Forward and backward

(2) Height of the ent ire seat

(3) Height of the front of the seat

(4) Height of the rear of the seat

Seatback (5) Seatback inclination

Lumbar support (6) Lumbar support

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Folding rear seats (if equipped)Pull the re lease knob located in theluggage compartment . Fold downthe seat. The seatback cannot bereleased while the built-in childseat( if equipped) is open.

If you are carrying objects thatmight damage the center rearthree-point safety belt, you canunbuckle the end of the belt fromthe small buckle on the seat

cushion and let the retractor reel itup. Reconnect the belt tongue tothe buckle when you fold the seatback up.

To raise the rear seatback, push theseatback upward until it locks inplace. Make sure it is firmly latchedby pushing forward and back on it.

Check to see that the seatand seatback are latched

securely in position. Keep luggagearea free of objects that wouldprevent proper engagement.

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Important safety restraintsprecautionsThe use of safety belts helps torestrain both driver and passengerin case of a collision. In most stat esand Canada, the law requires theuse of safety belts.

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and

the lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.

Lock the doors of yourvehicle before driving to

lessen the risk of the door comingopen in a collision.

Cargo should always besecured to prevent it from

shifting and causing damage to thevehicle or harm to passengers.

To prevent the r isk of injury,make sure children sit where

they can be proper ly restrained.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Front and rear seatoccupant s including

pregnant women, should wearsafety belts for optimumprotection in an accident.

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Combination lap and shoulder

belt Inser t the tongue into the slot inthe buckle to fasten.

Push the red release button andremove the tongue from the slot tounfasten.

The passenger safety rest raints inthe vehicle are combination lap and

shoulder belts. The front and rearseat passenger safety belts havetwo types of locking modes.

Using safety restraints properly

Each seating position in yourvehicle has a specific safety

belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue thatare designed to be used as a pair.Use the shoulder belt on theoutside shoulder only. Never wearthe shoulder belt under the arm.

Never swing it around your neck over the inside shoulder.Never use a single belt for morethan one person.

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Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically prelocked; however,

the belt will react to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the drivers safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode When a tight lap and shoulder

belt fit is desired.

Any time a child safety seat isinst alled in the vehicle. Forinformation on the proper use of a child safety seat , refer to Child safety seats later in this chapter.

Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode The vehicle sensitive mode is thenormal retractor mode which locksthe belts in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly, turns acorner sharply or your vehiclereceives an impact of 8 km/h(5 mph) or more the combinationsafety belts will lock to help reducethe forward movement of thedriver and passengers.The ret ractor can be made to lock by pulling sharply on the belt.

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Using automatic locking mode The automatic locking mode mustbe used when installing a childsafety seat in any passenger seat.

1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder belt port ionand pull downward unt il the entirebelt is extracted.

3. Allow the belt to retract . As the

belt retracts, you will hear aclicking sound. This indicates thatthe safety belt is now in theautomatic locking mode.

Canceling automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lapand shoulder belt and allow it tocomplete ly retract . This will cancelthe automatic locking mode andactivate the vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode.

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Front seat safety belt heightadjustment

To lower the height of the shoulderbelt:

1. Push the control down.

2. Slide down.To raise the height of the shoulderbelt:

1. Slide up.

2. Pull down on the height adjusterto make sure that it is locked inplace.

Position the shoulder beltheight adjuster so that the

belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure theshoulder belt is properlypositioned on your shoulder eachtime you use the belt. If theshoulder belt is off your shoulder,on your upper arm or neck, thereis a greater risk of severe injury ina collision.

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Safety belt indicator light andwarning chimeIlluminates in the instrumentcluster and a chime sounds toremind the occupants to fastentheir safety belts.

Center position three-pointsafety beltsIf the lower end of the belt hasbeen unbuckled, pull the beltsteadily from the reel and inser tthe small tongue into the smallbuckle unt il a distinct click isheard.

This buckle should be left buckledexcept when the seatback is foldeddown and cargo that might damage

the seatbelt or get it dirty is beinghauled.

Pull the seat belt across the h ipsand insert the big ( sliding) tongueinto the appropriate buckle until adistinct click is heard.

Should the center rear belt need tobe unlatched from its anchorage, athin probe is required to beinser ted into the hole located onthe underside of the floor mountedbuckle. If the buckle and tongueare not reconnected, then the beltis not save to be used.

Alternative design

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Conditions of operation If the drivers safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition key isturned to on, the safety beltindicator illuminates for1-2 minutes and the warning chimesounds for 4-8 seconds.

If the drivers safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminated and the reminderchime is sounding, the safety belt

indicator light and reminder turnoff.

Safety belt extension assemblyThe safety belt may be too shorteven when fully extended.

Approximately 20 cm (8 inches)may be added to the length of thebelt with a safety belt extension(part number 611C22). Safety beltextensions are available at no costfrom your dealer.

Only use extensions manufacturedby the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer ident ification ison the label located at the end of the webbing.

Do not use the extension to changethe fit of the shoulder belt acrossthe torso.

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Care of safety beltsPeriodically check the belts fordamage or fraying. Check thesecurity of the anchorage pointsand the locking action of the iner tiareels by giving each belt a sharptug.

Belts subjected to strain, as in theresult of an accident, should bereplaced and the anchorageschecked by your dealer or a

qualified technician.Failure to follow theseinst ructions will affect the

performance of the safety beltsand increase the risk of personalinjury.

Safety belt warning labelA warning label has been placed onthe buckle of each of your vehiclesfront seat safety belts.

In a collision of sufficient severitywhile the safety belt is in use, thesafety belt buckle will pull out of the sleeve so that all or part of theorange port ion of the label isvisible.

Whenever the orangeportion of the label is visible,

the safety belt must be replaced.

WARNING Replace buckleassembly if this vehicle is in a collisionor if any orange portion of this labelis visible. (See Owner Guide). Failureto replace this buckle assembly underthe above conditions could result insevere personal injuri es in th e eventof collision.

AVERTISSEMENT Remplacerl'ensemble de boucle de ceinture encas de collision avec ce vhicule, ou sila partie orange de cette tiquetteest visible (Voir le Guide duproprietare). Faute de remplacer cetensemble de boucle, des blessuresgraves pourraient tre encourues encas de collision.

REPLACEBUCKLE/REMPLACERBOUCLE

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Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautions

The supplemental restraint systemis designed to:

work with the safety belt toprotect the dr iver and r ight frontpassenger.

reduce certain upper bodyinjuries.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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Do not attempt to service,repair, or modify the air bag

Supplemental Restraint System orits fuses. See your Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer.

A I R B A G

When installing forward-facing child seats in the

front seat always move thepassenger seat as far back fromthe instrument panel as possible.Never install rear-facing childseats or rear-facing infant seats inthe front seat.

Children and air bagsFor additional important safety

information, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide.

Children should always wear safetybelts. Failure to follow theseinstruct ions may increase the r isk of injury in a collision.

Do not p lace objects ormount equipment on or near

the air bag covers that may comeinto contact with an inflating airbag.

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How does the air bagsupplemental restraint system(SRS) work?The SRS is designed to activatewhen the vehicle is in a collision,similar to hitt ing a fixed barr ierhead on at 12-24 km/h (8-14 mph) .

The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forces

were not of the type sufficient tocause activation.

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon act ivation.

After air bag deployment , it isnormal to notice a smoke-like,powdery residue or smell theburned propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder ( to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds ( e.g. bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion process that inflatesthe air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be presentwhich may irritate the skin andeyes, but none of the residue istoxic.

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If the air bag is inflated, theair bag will not functio n

again and must be replacedimmediately. If the air bag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area willincrease the risk of injury in acollision.

The SRS consists of the following:

driver and passenger air bagmodules (which include theinflators and air bags) ,

one or more impact and safing

sensors, a readiness light and tone,

and the electrical wiring andcomponents.

The diagnostic module monitors itsown internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electricalsystem readiness ( including theimpact sensors) , the system wiring,the air bag system readiness light,the air bag back up power and theair bag ignitors.

Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them afterinflation.

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Determining if the system isoperationalThe SRS uses a readiness light inthe instrument cluster or a chimeto indicate the condition of thesystem. Refer to the Ai r bagreadiness section in the

In stru m en ta ti on chapter. Routinemaintenance of the air bag is notrequired.

A difficulty with the system is

indicated by one or more of thefollowing:

The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit.

The readiness light will notilluminate after ignition is turnedon.

A group of five beeps will be

heard. The tone pat tern willrepeat per iodically unt il theproblem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the SRSserviced at your dealership or by aqualified technician immediately.Unless serviced, the system maynot funct ion properly in the eventof a collision.

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Disposal of air bags and air bagequipped vehiclesFor disposal of air bags or air bagequipped vehicles, see your localdealership or a qualified technician.Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel.

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Safety belts and seats canbecome hot in a vehicle that

has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a smallchild. Check seat covers andbuckles before you place a childanywhere near them.

Do not leave children,unreliable adu lts, or pets

unat tended in your vehicle.

To prevent the r isk of injury,make sure children sit wherethey can be proper ly restrained.

CHILDREN AND SAFETYRESTRAINTS

It is extremely dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside or

out side of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas aremore likely to be seriously injuredor killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seatsand safety belts. Be sure everyonein your vehicle is in a seat andusing a safety belt properly.

Whenever possible, putchildren in one of the rear

seat s in your vehicle. Accidentstat istics indicate that children aresafer when properly rest rained inthe rear seats than in the frontseats.

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Children and safety beltsChildren who are too large for childsafety seats ( as specified by thechild safety seat manufacturer)should always wear safety belts.

Follow all the important safetyrestraints and air bag precautionsthat apply to adult passengers inyour vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder beltcan be positioned so it does notcross or rest in front of the childsface or neck, the child should wearthe lap and shoulder belt. Movingthe child closer to the center of thevehicle may help provide a goodshoulder belt fit.

If the shoulder belt cannot beproperly positioned:

move the child to one of the seatswith a lap belt only (if equipped) ,

OR

if the child is the appropriatesize, restrain the child in a safetyseat.

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To improve the fit of lap andshoulder belts on children whohave outgrown child safety seats,

Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that islabelled as conforming to all federalmotor vehicle safety standards.Belt-positioning booster seats raisethe child and provide a shorter,firmer seat ing posture and bet terfit of lap and shoulder belts on thechild. A belt-positioning booster

seat should be used if the shoulderbelt rest s in front of the childs faceor neck, or if the lap belt does notfit snugly on both th ighs, or if thethighs are too short to let the childsit all the way back on the seatcushion when the lower legs hangover the edge of the seat cushion.You may wish to dicuss the specialneeds of your child with yourpediatrician.

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Built-in child safety seat

(if equipped) The rear seat may include a built-inchild seat. This child seat conformsto all Federal and local motorvehicle safety standards. Read thelabels located on the child seatcushion and shoulder belt forinformation on the built-in childseat.

Use the built-in child seat only if the child is at least one year old,weighs 10-27 kg (22-60 lbs) andthe ch ilds shoulders fit below theshoulder harness slots on the built-in child seat.

Children not meeting theserequirements should be secured in

an aftermarket seat. Refer to Child safety seats in this chapter.

Built-in child seats

All built-in child restraints,including seats, buckles,

ret ractors, seat latches, interlocks,and at taching hardware should beinspected by a qualified dealertechnician after any collision.

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1. Make sure that the seatback issecurely latched in place.

2. Grasp the child seat cushion andpull the top forward to release the

latch. Continue to unfold the childseat until it rests on the seat in thefully open position.

Placing your child in the built-in child seat

Failure to follow all of theinstructions on the use of

th is child restraint system canresult in your child striking thevehicles interior during a suddenstop or crash.

Never use the built-in childseat as a booster cushion

with the adult safety belts. A childusing the adult belts could slideforward and out from under thesafety belts.

The rear seatback must befully locked before operating

the child safety restraint system.

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4. If connected, squeeze the tabson the top and bottom of the chestclip and pull the halves apar t t oopen the chest clip. Then releasethe lower half of belt by pressingthe red button.

5. Place the child on the child seatand position the shoulder beltsover each shoulder.

3. Read all the informat ion andwarnings on the child seat cushionand shoulder safety belt. Make surethe child is not too large for thechild seat .

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7. Fasten both halves of the chestclip below the childs shoulders andadjust it t o comfortably hold theshoulder belts in place on thechilds chest . The color green mustappear in the indicator windowwhen fastened.

8. Pull the lap port ion of the beltstoward you to make sure the crotchsafety belt buckle is properly

fastened and the retractor islocked.

9. If the belts become too tight,unbuckle the crotch safety beltbuckle to unlock the retractors,then reinsert both belt tongues.

If both tongues do not latchin the buckle, do not use the

child seat. See your dealer forrepairs.

6. Inser t either the left or the r ightsafety belt tongue into the singleopening of the crotch safety belt

buckle ( it doesnt matter whichtongue is inserted first) . Insert theother tongue. The color green mustappear in the indicator window oneach tongue when buckled. Allowbelts to ret ract and fit snugly.

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To stow the built-in child seat Return the child seat cushion tothe upright position, then pressfirmly in the center and top of thechild seat .

Removing your child from the built-in child seat 1. Squeeze the tabs on the top andthe bottom of the chest clip andpull the halves apart to open thechest clip.

2. Press the release button on thecrotch safety belt buckle.

3. Slide the shoulder belts off thechilds shoulders and remove thechild.

Inspecting the built-in child seat after a collision All built-in child restraints,including seats, buckles, retractors,seat latches, interlocks andattaching hardware should beinspected by your dealer or aqualified technician after anycollision. If the child seat was inuse during a collision, Fordrecommends replacing it. Built-inchild restraints not in use during acollision should be inspected andreplaced if either damage orimproper operat ion is noted .

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Carefully follow all of the

manufacturers inst ructionsincluded with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seatproper ly, the child may be injuredin a sudden stop or collision.

Ford recommends the use of achild safety seat having a top t ether

strap. Install the ch ild safety seat ina seating position which is capableof providing a tether anchorage.For more information on top tetherstraps see Attach in g safety seatsw ith tether straps in this chapter.

When installing a child safety seat:

Use the correct safety belt buckle

for that seating postion. Make sure the tongue is securely

fastened in the buckle.

Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from thesafety seat, with the tonguebetween the child seat and therelease but ton, to prevent

accidental unbuckling. Put the safety belt in the

automatic locking mode. Refer toUsin g au tom atic lockin g m odein this chapter.

Child safety seats

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2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt port ions together, routethe tongue through the child seataccording to the ch ild seatmanufacturers inst ructions. Besure the belt webbing is nottwisted.

A I RB A G

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seat positions 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap andshoulder belt.

When using forward-facingchild seat s move the

passenger seat as far back fromthe instrument panel as possible.Never secure rear-facing infantseats in the front seat.

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8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt.

9. Before placing the child in theseat , forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place.

10. Try to pu ll the belt out of theretractor to make sure theretractor is in automatic lockingmode (you should not be able topull more belt out) . If the ret ractor

is not locked, unbuckle the belt andrepeat steps two through nine.

Check to make sure the child seatis properly secured before eachuse.

Attaching safety seats with tether straps Some manufacturers make safetyseats that include a tether strapthat goes over the back of thevehicle seat and attaches to ananchoring point . Othermanufacturers offer their te therstrap as an accessory. Contact themanufacturer of your child safetyseat for information about order inga tether strap.

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To inst all a tether from a ch ildsafety seat in the front seat, routethe tether strap under the vehicle

seat head rest raint and hook thetether hook into the hole in thetongue of the center rear lap belt.After the hook is in the hole, pullon the loose end of the lap beltwebbing to shorten the belt andtighten the tether strap.

To install a tethered child safetyseat in the rear seat, you will needtether anchor hardware.

Tether anchor hardware

Tether anchor hardware kits ( partnumber 613D74), includinginstruct ions, may be obtained at nocharge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles builtfor sale in Canada include a te theranchor hardware kit.

Tighten the anchoraccording to specifications.

Otherwise, the safety seat may notbe properly secured and the childmay be injured in a sudden stop orcollision.

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Starting

Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce

very high temperatures in theengine and exhaust system,creat ing the risk of fire or otherdamage.

IMPORTANT SAFETYPRECAUTIONSA computer system controls theengines idle revolut ions per minute( rpm) . When the engine start s, theidle rpm runs faster to warm theengine. If the engine idle speeddoes not slow down automatically,have the vehicle checked by yourdealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Do not allow the vehicleto idle for more than ten minutes.

Do not park, idle, or driveyour vehicle in dry grass or

other dry ground cover. Theemission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaustsystem, which can start a fire.

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Improve vehicle ventilation bykeeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.

Guarding against exhaustfumesAlthough odorless and colorless,carbon monoxide is present inexhaust fumes. Take precautions toavoid its dangerous effects.

Have the exhaust and bodyvent ilation system checkedwhenever:

the vehicle is raised for service.

the sound of the exhaust systemchanges.

the vehicle has been damaged ina collision.

If you ever smell exhaustfumes of any kind inside

your vehicle, have your dealerinspect and fix your vehicleimmediately. Do not dr ive if yousmell exhaust fumes. These fumesare harmful and could kill you.

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PREPARING TO START THEVEHICLEEngine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating theimpulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When start ing a fuel-injectedengine, avoid pressing the

accelerator pedal before or duringstarting. Only use the acceleratorpedal when you have difficultystarting the engine. For moreinformation on starting the vehicle,refer to Startin g the engin e in thischapter.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupantshave buckled their safety belts. Formore information on safety beltsand their proper usage, refer to theSeatin g an d safety restrain tschapter.

2. Make sure the headlamps andvehicle accessories are off.

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If starting a vehicle with anautomatic transaxle:

Make sure the parking brake isset.

Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park).

If start ing a vehicle with a manualtransaxle:

Make sure the parking brake isset.

Push the clutch pedal to the floor

otherwise the engine will notcrank ( turn over) .

Put the gearshift into neutral.

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3. Turn the key to the on position(without turning the key to start ) .

Make sure the following lightsilluminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer or aqualified service technician.

BRAKE

BRAKE

CHECKENGINE

If the drivers safety belt isfastened the warning light doesnot illuminate.

Alternative design

Alternative design

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STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the key to the start

position (4) without pressing theaccelerator pedal and re lease assoon as the engine starts. The keywill return to the on (3) position.

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2. If the engine does not startwith in five seconds, wait tenseconds and try again.

3. If the engine does not star t intwo attempts OR the t emperatureis below -12C (10F) , depress theaccelerator pedal and start theengine while holding theaccelerator pedal down. Releaseaccelerator pedal when the enginestarts.

Vehicles equipped with the 2.0 lengine: If the engine fails to start ,continue to crank with the

accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down and hold thatposition until the engine starts.DO NOT crank for more than30 seconds or you could damagethe starter.

4. After idling for a few seconds,apply the brake and release theparking brake

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USING THE ENGINE BLOCKHEATER (if equipped)An engine block heater warms theengine coolant , which improvesstarting, warms up the enginefaster and allows the heater-defroster system to respondquickly. It is strongly recommendedif you live in a region wheretemperatures reach 23C (10F)or below.

For best results, plug the heater inat least three hours before start ingthe vehicle. Using the heater formore than three hours will notharm the engine, so the heater canbe plugged in the night beforestarting the vehicle.

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

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BRAKESYour brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the Service Guide formaintenance intervals.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)(if equipped)The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lock up duringbrake applications andcompensat ing for this tendency.The wheels are prevented fromlocking even when the brakes arefirmly applied, helping to ensurethat the vehicle can be steered andthe driver can avoid obstacles.

Operation of the anti-lock braking system The ant i-lock braking system is notemployed during normal braking. Itbecomes operational only when itsenses differences in the rotationalspeed of the road wheels,indicating that they are about tolock up. Its operat ion is indicatedby a pulsing of the brake pedal.

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Two importantrules whenbraking inemergencies withABS:

1.Apply full forceon both brakeand clutch pedal( if equipped) .

Braking with ABS In an emergency, apply full force

on the brake pedal. In vehicleswith manual transaxles, you mustalso depress the clutch pedal.The ant i-lock braking system willbe activated immediate ly,allowing you to retain fullsteering control of your vehicleand, providing there is sufficientspace, will enable you to avoidobstacles.

We recommend that youfamiliarize yourself with thisbraking technique. However,avoid t aking any unnecessaryrisks.

2 .Steer around theobstacle. No matterhow hard you brake,steering control ismaintained.

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Parking brakeTo engage the parking brake:

Pull the handle upward.

To release the parking brake:

1. Press and hold the releasebutton.

2. Pull the handle upward to

disengage the brake.3. Push handle downward to the off position.

Always set the parking brakefully and make sure that t he

gearshift is securely latched in P

(Park) ( automatic transaxle) or in1 (first) (manual transaxle) .

To prevent personal injury,do not release the parking

brake while outside the vehicle.

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Automatic transaxle

(if equipped)Vehicles equipped with anautomatic transaxle are equippedwith a brake-shift interlock featurethat prevents the gearshift leverfrom being moved from the P(Park) position un less the brakepedal is depressed.

TRANSAXLE OPERATION

Putting your vehicle in gearYou must push the thumb but ton tomove the gearshift to the positionyou choose.

To operate:

1. Start the engine.

2. Depress and hold the brakepedal.

3. Move the gearsh ift lever out of P(Park).

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5. Push and hold the thumb buttonand move the gearshift.6. Remove the screwdriver whenthe gearshift moves from the P(Park) position.

Overriding the brake-shiftinterlock featureIf it is necessary to use th isprocedure to move the gearshiftlever, it is possible that a fuse hasblown and the vehicles brakelampsmay not be working. Refer to Fusesan d relays in the Roadsi deemergencies chapter.

If you cannot move the gearshiftlever from P (Park) with the brake

pedal depressed:1. Turn the ignition off and removethe ignition key.

2. Apply the parking brake and thebrake pedal.

3. Insert a screwdriver or similaritem about 5 cm ( 2 inches) into thesquare opening to the right of the

gearshift at the base of the console.4. Rotate the screwdriver pointrearward.

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The console-mounted gearshift willlock when you turn the key to thelock position. When the gearsh ift is

in any position except P ( Park) ,the ignition key cannot be turnedto lock or removed from thesteering column. To remove thekey, the gearsh ift lever must be inP (Park).

Once the gearshift is secure in thedesired position, release the brakepedal and use the accelerator asnecessary.

Driving

Never leave a veh icleunat tended while it is

running.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P ( Park) . Thislocks the t ransaxle and preventsthe front wheels from rotating.

R (Reverse)

The vehicle only moves backward.Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting in or out of R(Reverse).

P = Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

R = Reverse . . . . . . . . . . .

N = Neutral. . . . . . . . . . . .

D = Drive: Gear 1 to 4with overdrive . . . . . .Gear 1 to 3with overdrivecancelled . . . . . . . . . .

2 = Gear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 = Gear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D (Overdrive)

Note that the vehicles gearshift isconsole-mounted on the floor. Thetransaxle cont rol switch (TCS) islocated on the gearshift handle.The t ransaxle control indicatorlight ( O/D light) is located on theinstrument panel.

Overdrive is not shown on thedisplay, but is the default mode forthe D gearshift position. This is thenormal driving mode for the bestfuel economy. The t ransaxleoperates in gears one through four.The O/D light is off (notilluminated) during normal vehicleoperation.

Overdrive can be deactivated bypressing the transaxle controlswitch ( TCS) located on the

gearshift handle. The O/D OFFindicator light will illuminate in theinstrument cluster.

N (Neutral)

The wheels of the transaxle are not

locked. Your vehicle will roll freely,even on the slightest incline, unlessthe parking brake or brakes are on.

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D (Drive)

D (Drive) provides more engine

braking than overdrive and isuseful when driving through hillyterrain or if your vehicle requiresadditional power for climbing hills.Activate by pressing the transaxlecontrol switch (TCS) located onthe gearshift handle. The O/D OFFindicator light will illuminate in theinstrument cluster. Transaxleoperates in gears one throughthree.

To return to overdrive mode, pressthe transaxle control switch.TheO/D OFF indicator light willextinguish.

When starting your vehicle, thetransaxle will automatically returnto normal overdrive mode when theD (Drive) gearshift position isselected.

TRACTIONCONTROL

O/DOFF

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1 (First)

Use the 1 ( First) position toprovide maximum engine brakingon steep downgrades. Upshifts willnot occur while the gearshift leverremains in the 1 (First) position.Upshifts may be made by shiftingto the 2 (second) position or to D(Drive) . Selecting the 1 (First)position at high speeds causes thetransaxle to downshift through thegears and will shift to 1 (First)after the vehicle decelerates to thetransaxle first gear designed speed.Do not go faster then 60 km/h(38 mph) in this gear.

2 (Second)

Use the 2 (Second) position to

start up on slippery roads or toprovide additional braking ondowngrades. When your vehicle isin 2 (Second) , it automaticallystarts off in second gear. Do not gofaster than 90 km/h ( 55 mph) inthis gear.

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Manual transaxle (if equipped)Vehicles equipped with a manualtransaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engineunless the clutch pedal is fullydepressed.

Using the clutch When start ing a vehicle with amanual transaxle:

1. Hold down the brake pedal.

2. Depress the clutch pedal.

3. Put the gearshift lever in neutral.

4. Start the vehicle.5. Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or R(Reverse).

6. Release the clutch slowly whilepressing gradually down on theaccelerator pedal.

Do not drive with your foot restingon the clutch pedal. Do not use theclutch to hold your vehicle at astandstill while waiting on a hill.These actions may reduce theclutch life.

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Recommended shift speeds 2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxle

shift speed schedulesRecommended

upshifts:Shift from km/h mph

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405377

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First to secondSecond to thirdThird to fourthFourth to fifth

During acceleration: During cruise*:

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2.5 litre engine 5-speed transaxleshift speed schedules

km/h mph km/h mph10

203140

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14

253345

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405373

Shift fromFirst to second

Second to thirdThird to fourthFourth to fifth

Recommendedupshifts: During acceleration: During cruise*:

*The vehicle can be shifted at lower speeds to improve fuel economy.

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Parking 1. Apply the brake and the clutchand shift into neu tral.

2. Engage the parking brake.

3. Shift into 1 ( First) or R(Reverse).

4. Turn the ignition off.

Do not park your vehicle inNeutral, it may move

unexpectedly and injure someone.Use 1 ( first) gear and set theparking brake.

Reverse To shift into R (Reverse) :

1. Complete ly stop your vehicle.

2. Depress the clutch pedal to thefloor and place the gearshift leverin the neutral position. Do notrelease the clutch pedal.

3. If the following direction is notfollowed, a grinding noise mayoccur.

Wait a miminum of three secondsbefore at tempting to shift into R

(Reverse) gear.4. Push the gearshift levercompletely to the r ight, pull up thering on the st alk of the gearshiftlever, and then pull rearward onthe gearshift lever to engage the R(Reverse) gear.

5. If the R (Reverse) gear is

engaged, slowly release the clutchpedal from the floor.

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LOADING YOUR VEHICLEBefore loading your vehicle,familiarize yourself with theseterms.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)Base curb weight plus the payloadweight . The GVW is not a limit or aspecification.

PayloadCombined maximum allowableweight of passengers, cargo andoptional equipment .

Base curb weightWeight of the vehicle including anystandard equipment , fluids andlubricants. It does not includepassengers or aftermarketequipment.

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GCW (Gross Combined Weight)The GCW is the maximumcombined weight of the towingvehicle ( including passengers andcargo) and the loaded trailer. The

GCW is specified by themanufacturer to indicate thecombined maximum loaded weightthat the vehicle is designed to tow.

GAWR (Gross Axle WeightRating)Carrying capacity for each axlesystem ( front and rear) . TheGAWR is specific to each vehicleand is listed on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label onthe drivers door pillar.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating)Maximum total weight of the basevehicle, passengers, optionalequipment and cargo. The GVWR isspecific to each vehicle and is listedon the Safety ComplianceCert ification Label on the driversdoor pillar.

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Payload = GVWR minus Basecurb weightTo obtain the correct weight foryour vehicle, try taking yourvehicle to a shipping company oran inspection stat ion for trucks.

Do not use replacement t ires withlower weight capacities than theoriginals because they might lowerthe vehicles GVWR and GAWR.(Replacement tires with a higher

weight limit t han the originals donot increase the GVWR and GAWRlimitations.)

In high altitudes, engines will losepower at a rat e of 3% power per300 m (1 000 ft) increase inelevation. A reduction in GVW andGCW is recommended formaximum vehicle performance.

-9%

-6%

-3%

900 m(3000 ft)

600 m(2000 ft)

300 m(1000 ft)

0

Do not exceed the GVWR orthe GAWR specified on the

Safety Compliance CertificationLabel.

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It is extremly dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside or

out side of a vehicle. In a collision,people riding in these areas aremore likely to be seriously injuredor killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seatsand safety belts. Be sure everyonein your vehicle is in a seat andusing a safety belt properly.

Driving with a heavy loadThe total weight of the vehicle plusthe total weight of passengers andcargo should never exceed the

GVWR.The weight that t he vehicle carr iesover the front and rear axlesshould never exceed the GAWR forthe respective axle.

The weight limits of your vehiclestires affect the GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Using tires with higher

weight limits than the original tireswill not increase the GVWR orGAWR of your vehicle; using tireswith lower weight limits may lowerthe GVWR or GAWR of yourvehicle

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TRAILER TOWINGYour vehicle is capable of towing atrailer of up to a maximum of 454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailerweight with a maximum tongueload of 45 kg (100 lbs) . It shouldalso have 2.3 sq. meters (25 sq.feet ) or less frontal area. Do notdrive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph)while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb)trailer.

Your vehicle does not come fromthe factory fully equipped to tow.No towing packages are availablethrough Ford or Lincoln/Mercurydealers.

Trailer towing puts additional loadson your vehicles engine, transaxle,axle, brakes, tires, and suspension.

For your safety and to maximizevehicle performance, be sure to usethe proper equipment whiletowing.

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Follow these guidelines to ensuresafe towing procedure:

Stay within your vehicles loadlimits.

Thoroughly prepare your vehiclefor towing. Refer to Preparin g totow in this chapter.

Use extra caution when drivingwhile trailer towing. Refer to

Drivin g while towin g a tr ai ler in this chapter.

Service your vehicle morefrequent ly if you tow a trailer.Refer to the severe duty schedulein the Service Guide.

Do not tow a trailer unt il yourvehicle has been driven at least800 km (500 miles).

Refer to the instructions includedwith towing accessories for theproper installation andadjustment specifications.

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Preparing to towUse the proper equipment fortowing a trailer and make sure thatit is properly attached to yourvehicle. See your dealer or areliable trailer retailer if yourequire assistance.

Auxiliary coolers are recommendedfor the power steering system andautomatic t ransaxle system if youare p lanning on:

Traveling farther than 80 km(50 miles).

Towing in hilly terrain.

Towing frequently.

Towing trailers beyond the

maximum recommendedgross trailer weight exceeds thelimit of the vehicle and couldresult in engine damage, transaxledamage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.

Do not exceed the maximum loadslisted on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label. For load

specification t erms found on thelabel, refer to Loadin g you r vehicle in this chapter. Rememberto figure in the tongue load of yourloaded vehicle when figuring thetotal weight.

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Using a hitchDo not use hitches that:

Clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Attach to the axle.

Distribute the load so that only 10to 15% of the total weight of thetrailer is on the tongue. Tie downthe load so that it does not shiftand change weight on the hitch.Follow the inst ructions of a

reputable rental agency.

Using trailer lampsSee your local trailer retailer orrental agency for properinstruct ions and equipment forhooking up trailer lamps.

Do not hook the trailer lampsdirectly into the vehicles wiringsystem. If the t railer lamps are notworking proper ly, the warninglights in the instrument cluster maynot work properly.

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Driving while towing a trailerDo not drive faster than 72 km/h(45 mph) while towing a 454 kg(1 000 lb) t railer. Do not drivefaster than 72 km/h ( 45 mph) withany weight trailer while towing inhilly terrain or on hot days.

Speed control (if equipped) maynot work proper ly while towing onlong, steep grades.

If driving with an automatictransaxle: Use D (Drive) or a low gear

rather than D (Overdrive) whiletowing up or down steep inclines.

Anticipate stops and brakegradually.

If driving with a manual transaxle:

Select a gear that avoids jerkingor excessive engine speed.

Avoid driving excessively in firstor second gear. If you need todrive excessively in first orsecond gear, the trailer may betoo big or too heavily loaded forthe vehicle drivetrain.

Shift to a lower gear while towingup or down steep hills.

Anticipate stops and brakegradually.

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FUEL CONSUMPTIONFuel economy can be improved byavoiding:

lack of regular, scheduledmaintenance,

excessive speed,

rapid acceleration,

driving with the brake pedaldepressed,

sudden stops, extended engine idling,

use of speed control in hillyterrain,

extended use of the airconditioner, defroster, rearwindow defroster and otheraccessories,

underinflated tires,

heavy loads,

aftermarked add-ons such asbike, ski or luggage racks, bugdeflectors, etc.

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FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCHIf the engine cranks, but does notstart or does not start after a

collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated .The shut-off switch is a deviceintended to stop the electric fuelpump when your vehicle has beeninvolved in a substant ial jolt.

Once the shut-off switch isactivated, you must reset theswitch by hand before you can startyour vehicle. The switch is locatedon the side panel in front of thedrivers side door.

Roadside emergencies

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROLUse only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown orapproaching danger. Depress toactivate. Depress again to switchoff. The hazard lights can beoperated when the ignition is off.

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If your engine cranks but does notstart after a collision or substantial

jolt:

1. Turn the ignition key to the off

position.2. Check under the vehicle forleaking fuel.

3. If you do not see or smell fuel,push the red reset button down. If the but ton is already set, you mayhave a different mechanicalproblem.

4. Turn the ignition key to the onposition for a few seconds, thenturn it to the off position.

5. Check under the vehicle againfor leaking fuel. If you see or smellfuel, do not start your vehicleagain. If you do not see or smellfuel, you can t ry to start yourvehicle again.

If you see or smell fuel, donot reset the switch or try to

start your vehicle. Have all thepassengers get out of the vehicleand call the local fire departmentor a towing service.

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Even after a fuse is replaced, it willcontinue to blow if the cause of theoverload is not ident ified andcorrected. If the fuse cont inues toblow, have the vehicles electricalsystem checked by your dealer or aqualified service technician.

The passenger compartment fusepanel is located on the drivers sideunder the instrument panel. Thepower distribution box is located

on the drivers side of the enginecompartment.

They contain the main fuses andthe main re lays. The circuitsprotected are identified bynumbers on the passengercompartment fuse panel and insidethe cover on the power distributionbox.


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FUSES AND RELAYSIf electrical component s in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areident ified by a broken wire. Check the appropriate fuses beforereplacing any electricalcomponents.

Always replace a fuse withone that has the specified

amperage rating. Using a fuse withhigher amperage rating can causesevere wire damage and couldstart a fire.

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Power distribution boxTo check or replace a fuse or arelay, remove the cover of the fusebox in the engine compartment byreleasing the latch ( 1) and liftingup.

A blown fuse can be ident ified by abreak in the wire. Use the fusepuller ( 2) at tached to the cover of the pow

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