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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 16

Seating and safety restraints 62

Starting and driving

Starting 94

Driving 100

Roadside emergencies 135

Servicing

Maintenance and care 154

Capacities and specifications 204

Reporting safety defects 212

Index 213

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ICONS

Indicates a warning. Read thefollowing section on Warnings fora full explanation.

Indicates vehicle informationrelated to recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materialsare significant steps towardsprotecting the environment.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide informationwhich may reduce the risk ofpersonal injury and preventpossible damage to others, yourvehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-inrules for your vehicle. During thefirst 1 600 km (1 000 miles) ofdriving, vary speeds frequently.This is necessary to give themoving parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid fulluse of the brakes for the first1 600 km (1 000 miles).

INFORMATION ABOUT THISGUIDE

The information found in thisguide was in effect at the time of

printing. Ford may change the

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contents without notice andwithout incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of utility typevehicles

Before you drive your vehicle,please read this Owners Guidecarefully. Your vehicle is not apassenger car. As with othervehicles of this type, failure tooperate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or anaccident.

Be sure to read Driving off roadin the Driving chapter as well asthe Four Wheeling supplementincluded with 4WD and utility typevehicles.

Using your vehicle as asnowplow

Do not use this vehicle forsnowplowing.

Using your vehicle as anambulance

Do not use this vehicle asan ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped withthe Ford Ambulance Preparationpackage.

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Instrument cluster(pg. 6) Speed control

(pg. 26)

Driver side airbag

(pg. 73)

Headlampcontrol

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Instrument paneldimmer switch

(pg. 17)

Tilt steeringwheel lever

(pg. 31)

Turn signal andwiper/washer

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HI

LO OFF

REW

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FF

2SIDE 1-2

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FM 1

VOL PUSH ON

AM

FM BASSTREB BAL FADE

AUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

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DOLBYSYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP

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ODON/OFF

Gearshift(includes

overdrive button)(pg. 104)

Electronic soundsystem; refer to

Audio Guide Rearwindow/washer

control(pg. 32)

Rear windowdefroster control

(pg. 24)

Climate controls(pg. 18)

Foglamp control(if equipped)

(pg. 16)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Check engine

Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors theengines emission control system.This system is commonly known asthe On Board Diagnostics System(OBD II). This OBD II systemprotects the environment byensuring that your vehiclecontinues to meet governmentemission standards. The OBD II

system also assists the servicetechnician in properly servicingyour vehicle.

TheCheck Engine indicator lightilluminates when the ignition isfirst turned to the ON position tocheck the bulb. If it comes on afterthe engine is started, one of theengines emission control systemsmay be malfunctioning. The lightmay illuminate without adriveability concern being noted.The vehicle will usually be drivableand will not require towing.

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What you should do if thecheck engine light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II systemhas detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may causeyour Check Engine light toilluminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.(The engine may misfire or run

poorly.)2. Poor fuel quality or water in thefuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have beenproperly installed and securelytightened.

These temporary malfunctions canbe corrected by filling the fuel tankwith good quality fuel and/orproperly installing and securelytightening the gas cap. After threedriving cycles without these or anyother temporary malfunctionspresent, the Check Engine lightshould turn off. (A driving cycleconsists of a cold engine startupfollowed by mixed city/highwaydriving.) No additional vehicleservice is required.

If the Check Engine light remainson, have your vehicle serviced atthe first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring whichcould damage your catalyticconverter. You should drive in amoderate fashion (avoid heavy

acceleration and deceleration) and

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have your vehicle serviced at thefirst available opportunity.

Under engine misfireconditions, excessive

exhaust temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter,the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehiclecomponents, possibly causing afire.

Fuel reset

Illuminates when the ignition keyis turned to the ON position andthe fuel pump shut-off switch hasbeen triggered. For moreinformation, refer to Fuel pumpshut-off switchin the Roadsideemergencies chapter.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues toflash or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON to remindyou to fasten your safety belts. Formore information, refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.

FUEL

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Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ONand theengine is off. Also illuminates whenthe parking brake is engaged.Illumination after releasing theparking brake indicates low brakefluid level.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and theengine is off. If the light remainson, continues to flash or fails toilluminate, have the systemserviced immediately.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of the

indicators stay on continuously,check for a burned-out turn signalbulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs inthe Maintenance and carechapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.

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Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to Anti-theft system in theControls and features chapter.

Charging system

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON and the

engine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiringelectrical system service.

Check gage

Illuminates when the key is in theON position and the engine coolanttemperature is high, the engine oilpressure is low or the fuel level isnear empty. Refer to Enginecoolant temperature gauge,Engine oil pressure gaugeor

Fuel gaugein this chapter formore information.

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignitionswitch is in the ON or STARTposition and any door is open.

THEFT

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O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the transmissioncontrol switch has been pushed.When the light is on, thetransmission does not shift intooverdrive. If the light does notcome on when the transmissioncontrol switch is depressed or ifthe light flashes when you aredriving, have your vehicle serviced.

Speed control

This light comes on when eitherthe SET/ACCEL or RESUMEcontrols are pressed. It turns offwhen the speed control OFFcontrol is pressed, the brake isapplied or the ignition is turned tothe OFF position.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fastenyour safety belts.

For information on the safety beltwarning chime, refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.

Supplemental restraint system(SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRSwarning chime, refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.

O/ D

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Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in theignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCposition and the drivers door isopened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps orparking lamps are on, the ignitionis off (and the key is not in theignition) and the drivers door is

opened.

GAUGES

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehiclespeed.

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Engine coolant temperaturegauge

Indicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normaloperating temperature, the needleremains within the normal area(the area between the H andC). If it enters the red section,the engine is overheating. Stop thevehicle, switch off the ignition and

let the engine cool. Refer toEngine coolant in theMaintenance and carechapter.

Never remove the coolantrecovery cap while the

engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates thetemperature of the engine coolant,not the coolant level. If the coolantis not at its proper level ormixture, the gauge indication willnot be accurate.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle.

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Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometerpointer in the red zone maydamage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge

This gauge shows the batteryvoltage when the ignition is in the

ON position. If the pointer movesand stays outside the normaloperating range (as indicated),have the vehicles electrical systemchecked as soon as possible.

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Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressurein the system. Sufficient pressureexists as long as the needleremains in the normal range (thearea between the H and L).

If the gauge indicates lowpressure, switch off the engineimmediately. Check the oil level.Add oil if needed (refer toChecking and adding engine oilin the Maintenance and carechapter). If the oil level is correct,have your vehicle checked at yourdealership or by a qualifiedtechnician.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). Thefuel gauge may vary slightly whenthe vehicle is in motion. Theignition should be in the OFFposition while the vehicle is beingrefueled. When the gauge firstindicates empty, there is a smallamount of reserve fuel in the tank.When refueling the vehicle fromempty indication, the amount offuel that can be added will be lessthan the advertised capacity due tothe reserve fuel.

The FUEL DOOR icon and arrowindicates which side of the vehiclethe fuel filler door is located.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps only.Rotate to the second position toalso turn on the headlamps.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

Turn on the low-beam headlampsand press the foglamp control toactivate the foglamps. The foglampcontrol button will illuminate whenthe foglamps are on.

Press the foglamp control a secondtime to deactivate the foglamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL)(if equipped)

Turns the highbeam headlamps on

with a reduced output. To activate:

the engine must be running

the gearshift must not be in P(Park)

the headlamp control is in theOFF or Parking lamps position.

The Daytime RunningLight (DRL) system will

not illuminate the tail lamps andparking lamps. Turn on yourheadlamps at dusk. Failure to doso may result in a collision.

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High beams

Push forward to activate.

Flash to pass

Pull back to activate and release todeactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation.

Rotate up to brighten. Rotate down to dim.

Use to control the dome lamps.

Rotate all the way up to turn on.

Rotate all the way down tooverride.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Manual heating and airconditioning system

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of aircirculated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of theairflow to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressorwill operate in all modes except

and . However, the airconditioning will only function ifthe outside temperature is about10C (50F) or above.

Since the air conditioner removesconsiderable moisture from the airduring operation, it is normal ifclear water drips on the ground

under the air conditioner drain

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while the system is working andeven after you have stopped thevehicle.

Under normal conditions, yourvehicles climate control systemshould be left in any position otherthan MAX A/C or OFF when thevehicle is parked. This allows thevehicle to breathe through theoutside air inlet duct.

MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air

to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C isnoisier than A/C but moreeconomical and will cool theinside of the vehicle faster.Airflow will be from theinstrument panel registers. Thismode can also be used toprevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle.

A/C-Uses outside air to cool thevehicle. It is quieter than MAXA/C but not as economical.Airflow will be from theinstrument panel registers.

(Vent)-Distributes outsideair through the instrument panelregisters. However, the air willnot be cooled below the outsidetemperature because the airconditioning does not operate inthis mode.

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(Panel andfloor)-Distributes outside airthrough the instrument panelregisters and the floor ducts.Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in thismode. For added customercomfort, when the temperaturecontrol knob is anywhere inbetween the full hot and fullcold positions, the airdistributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmerthan the air sent to theinstrument panel registers.

(Floor)-Allows for maximumheating by distributing outsideair through the floor ducts.However, the air will not becooled below the outsidetemperature because the airconditioning does not operate inthis mode.

(Floor anddefrost)-Distributes outside air

through the windshield defrosterducts and the floor ducts.Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in thismode. For added customercomfort, when the temperaturecontrol knob is anywhere inbetween the full hot and fullcold positions, the airdistributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmerthan the air sent to theinstrument panel registers. Foradded customer comfort, whenthe temperature control knob is

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hot and full cold positions, theair distributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmerthan the air sent to thewindshield defroster ducts. Ifthe temperature is about 10C(50F) or higher, the airconditioner will automaticallydehumidify the air to preventfogging.

-Distributes outside air

through the windshield defrosterducts. It can be used to clear iceor fog from the windshield. Ifthe temperature is about 10C(50F) or higher, the airconditioner will automaticallydehumidify the air to preventfogging.

Operating tips

In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will

prevent your windshield fromfogging. After a few minutes,select any desired position.

To prevent humidity buildupinside the vehicle, dont drivewith the climate control systemin the OFF position.

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Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield underthe hood).

If your vehicle has been parkedwith the windows closed during

hot weather, the air conditionerwill do a much faster job ofcooling if you drive for two orthree minutes with the windowsopen. This will force most of thehot, stale air out of the vehicle.Then operate your airconditioner as you wouldnormally.

When placing objects on top ofyour instrument panel, becareful to not place them overthe defroster outlets. Theseobjects can block airflow and

reduce your ability to seethrough your windshield. Also,avoid placing small objects ontop of your instrument panel.These objects can fall down intothe defroster outlets and blockairflow and possibly damageyour climate control system.


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Rear console climate controls(if equipped)

Depending on the equipmentpackage of your vehicle, the rearconsole may not be equipped withrear console audio/climate controls.

Turn the air distribution control tothe desired airflow position.

The instrument panel climatecontrols must be on in order forthe rear climate control consolecontrols to work.

Turn the fan speed control to thedesired position.

Select for air to flow through

these vents:

- VOLUME + MODE

SEEK MEMORY

- VOLUME + MODE

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Select for air to flow throughthese vents:

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control islocated on the instrument panel.

Press the defroster control to clearthe rear window of thin ice andfog.

The small LED will illuminate

when the defroster is activated.The ignition must be in the ONposition to operate the rearwindow defroster.

The defroster turns offautomatically after 10 minutes orwhen the ignition is turned to theOFF position. To manually turn offthe defroster before ten minuteshave passed, push the controlagain.

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4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the 4WD.Refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD)operation in the Driving chapterfor more information.

AUDIO SYSTEM

Refer to the Audio Guide in yourowner portfolio.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

Push down to activate the leftturn signal.

Push up to activate the rightturn signal.

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SPEED CONTROL

To turn speed control on

Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshiftlever into N (Neutral) with

the speed control on.

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.

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To set a speed

Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate,the speed control must be ONand the vehicle speed must begreater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steephill, your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce thevehicle speed if it increases abovethe set speed on a downhill. Ifyour vehicle speed is faster thanthe set speed while driving on adownhill, you may want to shift tothe next lower gear or apply thebrakes to reduce your vehiclespeed.

If your vehicle slows down morethan 16 km/h (10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol will disengage. This isnormal. PressingRES/RSM/RESUME will re-engageit.

Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher set speed

Press and hold SET ACC/SETACCEL. Release the controlwhen the desired vehicle speedis reached or

Press and release SET ACC/SETACCEL. Each press will increasethe set speed by 1.6 km/h(1 mph) or

Accelerate with your acceleratorpedal, then press and releaseSET ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with theaccelerator pedal at any timeduring speed control usage.Releasing the accelerator pedal willreturn your vehicle to thepreviously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when the

desired speed is reached or

Press and release CST/COAST.Each press will decrease the setspeed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

RSM

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Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC/SETACCEL.

To disengage speed control

Depress the brake pedal.

Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed.

Pressing OFF will erase the

previously programmed set speed.

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To return to a previously setspeed

Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).

Indicator light

This light comes on when eitherthe SET ACC/SET ACCEL orRES/RSM/RESUME controls arepressed. It turns off when thespeed control OFF control ispressed, the brake is applied orthe ignition is turned to the OFFposition.

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TILT STEERING

Pull the steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the controlto lock the steering wheel inposition.

Never adjust the steeringwheel when the vehicle is

moving.

HAZARD FLASHER

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERCONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wipercontrol to the desired interval, lowor high speed position.

The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in thisposition rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals.

Push the control on the end of thestalk to activate washer. Push andhold for a longer wash cycle.

Speed dependent wipers

When the windshield wiper controlis set on the intermittent settings,speed-sensitive front wipersautomatically adjust as thevehicles speed increases.

Rear window wiper and washer

For rear wiper operation, rotatethe rear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired intervalposition.

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Press the control for rear washerfluid operation.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE(IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehiclesoverhead console will varyaccording to your option package.All overhead consoles show theoutside temperature and compassdisplay.

Storage compartment(if equipped)

Press the OPEN control to openthe storage compartment. The

door will open slightly and can bemoved to full open.

Installing a garage door opener(if equipped)

The storage compartment can beconverted to accommodate avariety of aftermarket garage dooropeners:

PUSH

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Remove the storage clip fromthe door.

Place Velcrohook onto side ofaftermarket transmitter oppositeof actuator control.

Place the transmitter intostorage compartment, controldown.

Place the provided height

adaptors onto the back of theGARAGE control as needed.

Press the GARAGE control toactivate the transmitter.

Moon roof (if equipped)

Press and release the rearportion of the moon roof controlto open.

To halt motion at any pointduring one-touch opening, pressthe control a second time.

Press and hold (as desired) thefront portion of the moon roofcontrol to close.

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The moon roof has a sliding shadethat can be manually opened orclosed when the glass panel isshut. To close the shade, pull ittoward the front of the vehicle.

Do not let children playwith the moon roof. They

may seriously hurt themselves.

Electronic compass/temperature

displayA compass and outsidetemperature display are containedin the overhead console.

The compass and temperaturedisplay can be turned off and onby pressing the MODE control onthe overhead console. The vehicleheading is displayed as one of N,NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

Outside air temperature

The temperature can be displayedin Centigrade or Fahrenheit bypressing the MODE control.

If the outside temperature fallsbelow 3.3C (38F), the displaywill alternate from ICE to theoutside temperature at a twosecond rate for one minute.

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The compass reading may beaffected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines andpowerful broadcast antenna.Magnetic or metallic objects placedin or on the vehicle may also affectcompass accuracy. Adjustmentsmay need to be made to the zoneand calibration of the compass.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap.

OPEN

GARAGE

LAM P M ODE LAM P

73 NW

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2. Press and hold the MODEcontrol until VAR appears in thedisplay, then release. The displayshould show the current zonenumber.

3. Press the MODE control untilthe desired zone number appears.The display will flash and thenreturn to normal operation. Thezone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in anopen area free from steelstructures and high voltage lines:

Press and hold the MODEcontrol until CAL appears in thedisplay (approximately eightseconds) and release.

Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circlesuntil CAL indicator turns off in

about 23 complete circles.AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)

The autolamp sets the headlampsto turn on and off automatically.The autolamp may be set to:

turn on the lamps automaticallyat night

turn off the lamps automaticallyduring daylight

keep the lamps on for up tothree minutes after the key isturned to OFF

LAMP MODE LAMP

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Setting autolamp

1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position. Leaving theheadlamp control on will overridethe autolamp.

2. Turn the ignition to the ONposition or start the vehicle.

3. Slide the delay control all theway to the left.

The further you move the knob tothe right, the longer the headlampsstay on after the ignition is turnedto the OFF position. The autolampwill keep the headlamps on for amaximum of three minutes afterthe ignition is turned to OFF.

4. The autolamp automaticallyturns the lamps on and off. Theindicator light will illuminate whenthe headlamps turn on.

Automatic dimming rear viewmirror

The autolamp/automatic dimmingmirror is equipped with anautomatic dimming feature. Thisfeature will change from thenormal state to the non-glareactive state when bright lights(glare) reach the mirror. When themirror detects bright light fromfront or behind, it will adjustautomatically to minimize glare.

The mirror will automatically

return to the normal position

OFF

AUTOLAMPOFF MAX.

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whenever the vehicle is placed inR (Reverse) (when the mirror is inthe ON position). This helps toensure a bright clear view in themirror when backing up.

POWER WINDOWS

Press and hold the rocker switchesto open and close windows.

Press the top portion of therocker switch to close.

Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.

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One touch down

Press AUTO and release quickly.The window will open fully.Depress again to stop windowoperation.

Window lock

The window lock feature allowsonly the driver to operate thepower windows.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press U to unlock all doors and Lto lock all doors.

Two step unlocking(if equipped)

When unlocking the driver doorwith the key, turn it once towardthe rear of the vehicle to unlockthat door only. Turn the key to therear a second time to unlock alldoors.

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If the vehicle is equipped with theoptional perimeter alarm system,this feature will work from alldoors.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when the

doors are unlocked.The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one doorwill not automatically set the lockfor both doors.

Move lock control up to engage thelock. Move control down todisengage childproof locks.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select to adjust the leftmirror or to adjust the rightmirror.

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3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors in place.

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped witha variety of console features. Theseinclude:

utility compartment withcassette/compact disc storage

auxiliary power point cupholders

tissue box holder

cellular phone (if equipped)

ashtray or removable ashcup

compact disc changer (ifequipped)

Use only soft cups in thecupholder. Hard objects

can injure you in a collision.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOORMAT

Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installation

procedure.

REAR LIFTGATE

The liftgate area is only intendedfor cargo, not passengers. You canopen and close the liftgate fromoutside the vehicle. It cannot beopened from inside the cargo area.

To open the liftgate window,unlock the liftgate (with the keyor power door locks) and push

the key lock cylinder. To open the liftgate, unlock the

liftgate and pull up on thehandle under the license platelamp shield.

To lock the liftgate and the liftgatewindow, use the key or the powerdoor locks, depress the key lockcylinder or press the door lockswitch on the left side of the cargoarea.

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damage may occur to the liftgatedoor lift cylinders and attachinghardware.

Make sure that the liftgatedoor and/or window are

closed to prevent exhaust fumesfrom being drawn into thevehicle. This will also preventpassengers and cargo from fallingout. If you must drive with theliftgate door or window open,

keep the vents open so outsideair comes into the vehicle.

CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped witha cargo area shade that covers theluggage compartment of yourvehicle.

To install the shade:

1. Fasten the cover into themounting brackets (make sure the

cover is right side up).2. Pull the end of the shade towardyou and hook the sides into thenotches in the rear trim panels.

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Do not place any objectson the cargo area cover.

They may obstruct your vision orstrike occupants of the vehicle inthe case of a sudden stop orcollision.

Rewinding the shade

With extended use, the cargoshade may lose its spring tension.

If this occurs, the shade must bemanually rewound. This is atwo-person operation.

1. Remove the shade from thevehicle and extend it with thesmooth grain facing you.

2. Wrap the vinyl around the rollertube twice. Tuck the edges of thevinyl inside the end cap with eachwrap.

3. Fold the edges of the vinyltowards the center, making sure

that the edges clear the end capslots. Use tape or a rubber band tohold the vinyl to the left side ofthe tube.

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5. Let go of the right end cap. Theclutch will now engage and stopthe shade from losing its springtension.

6. Unfold the vinyl and place itinto the end cap slots.

7. Insert the shade into the sidemounting brackets and check tomake sure that it operatesproperly.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEMThe remote entry system allowsyou to lock or unlock all vehicledoors without a key.

The remote entry features onlyoperate with the ignition in theOFF position.

Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock thedriver door. The interior lamps willilluminate.

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Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors.

To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondtime within five seconds. Thedoors will lock again, the horn willchirp and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are ajar, thehorn will make two quick chirps,

reminding you to properly close alldoors.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate thealarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignitionto ACC or ON.

This device complies with part 15of the FCC rules and with RS-210of Industry Canada. Operation is

subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference,and (2) This device must acceptany interference received,including interference that maycause undesired operation.

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Replacing the battery

The transmitter is powered by onecoin type three-volt lithium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typicaloperating range will allow you tobe up to 10 meters (33 feet) awayfrom your vehicle. A decrease inoperating range can be caused by:

battery weakness due to timeand use

weather conditions

nearby radio towers

structures around the vehicle

other vehicles parked next tothe vehicle

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between thetwo halves of the transmitter nearthe key ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side ofnew battery in the same

orientation. Refer to the diagraminside the transmitter unit.

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Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicles transmittersto your dealer for reprogrammingif:

a transmitter is lost or

you want to purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed).

To reprogram the transmitters,

place the key in the ignition andswitch from OFF to ON five timesin rapid succession (within 10seconds). After doors lock/unlock,press any button on alltransmitters (up to four). Whencompleted, switch the ignition toOFF.

All transmitters must beprogrammed at the same time.

Reprogramming transmitters

To reprogram all transmitters,place the key in the ignition and

switch from OFF to ON eight timesin a row (within 10 seconds). Afterdoors lock/unlock, press anybutton on all transmitters (up tofour). When completed, switch theignition to OFF.

All transmitters must bereprogrammed at the same time.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps and the puddlelamps (located on the bottom ofthe exterior rear view mirrors)illuminate when the remote entry

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door(s) or sound the personalalarm.

The system automatically turns offafter 25 seconds or when theignition is turned to the START orACC position. The dome lampswitch (if equipped) must not beset to the OFF position for theilluminated entry system tooperate.

The inside lights will not turn off

if:

they have been turned on withthe dimmer control or

any door is open.

Battery saver will shut off theinterior lamps 45 minutes after thelast door is closed.

Autolock

Autolock is a feature that willautomatically lock all doors when:

all vehicle doors, liftgate andliftgate window are fully closed

the ignition key is in the ONposition

you shift into or through R(Reverse)

the brake pedal is released

The autolock feature repeats when:

any door is opened and thenclosed

the brake pedal is released

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that the anti-theft system is notarmed, the ignition is OFF and allvehicle doors and liftgate windoware closed.

1. Enter the 5 digit entry code.

2. Press and release the 3/4 controlwhile holding the 7/8 control.

3. Release the 7/8 control.

The horn will chirp once if

autolock was deactivated or twice(one short and one long chirp) ifautolock was activated.

To reactivate autolock, repeatsteps 1 through 4.

Autolock can also be activated ordeactivated using the followingprocedure:

You must complete steps 1 through5 within 30 seconds or theprocedure will have to berepeated. If the procedure needsto be repeated, you must wait

30 seconds.1. Turn the ignition key to ON.

2. Press the power door unlockcontrol three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from ONto OFF.

4. Press the power door unlockcontrol three times.

5. Turn the ignition key back toON. The doors will lock andunlock.

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6. Press the power door unlockswitch. The horn will chirp onceupon successful toggling of theAutolock feature.

7. Turn ignition to OFF. The hornwill chirp to confirm procedure iscomplete.

Keyless entry system(if equipped)

With the keyless entry keypad, youcan:

lock or unlock the vehicle doorswithout using the key

arm and disarm the perimeteralarm system (if equipped)

activate/deactivate the autolockfeature

See also Remote entry system andPerimeter alarm system in thischapter for more information.

Your vehicle has a factory-set 5

digit code that operates thekeyless entry system. You can alsoprogram your own 5 digit personalentry code.

The factory-set code is located:

on the owners wallet card in theglove compartment

taped to the computer module

When pressing the controls on thekeyless entry keypad, press themiddle of the buttons to ensure agood activation.

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Programming your ownpersonal entry code

1. Enter the factory-set code(keypad will illuminate whenpressed).

2. Press the 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step 1.

3. Enter your personal 5 digitcode. Enter each digit within five

seconds of the previous one.

Do not set a code that includesfive of the same number orpresents them in sequential order.Thieves can easily figure out thesetypes of codes.

Your personal code does notreplace the permanent code thatthe dealership gave you. You canuse either code to unlock yourvehicle. If a second personal codeis entered, the module will erasethe first personal code in favor ofthe new code.

If you wish to erase your personalcode, use the followinginstructions:

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Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1/2 within five seconds ofstep one.

3. Press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls atthe same time within five secondsof step two.

The system will now only respondto the factory-set code.

Unlocking the doors with thekeyless entry system

To unlock the drivers door, entereither the factory-set code orpersonal code (each digit pressedwithin 5 seconds of the priordigit). The interior lamps willilluminate.

To unlock all doors, enter thefactory-set code or personal code(driver door unlocks) and pressthe 3/4 control within 5 seconds.

Locking the doors with thekeyless entry system

To lock all the doors, press 7/8 and9/0 at the same time. It is notnecessary to first enter the keypadcode.

This will arm your perimeter alarmsystem (if equipped). Refer toPerimeter alarm system in this

chapter for more information.

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Operating your perimeter alarmsystem (if equipped) from thekeyless entry pad

The keyless entry system arms bypressing 7/8 and 9/0.

To disarm or reset a triggeredalarm, enter the five digit code.

All doors must be fully closed forthe alarm system to arm. Refer to

the Perimeter alarm systemsection, if equipped, in this chapterfor more details.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

Arming the system

When armed, this system will helpprotect your vehicle fromunauthorized entry. Whenunauthorized entry occurs, thesystem will flash the headlamps,parking lamps and the theftindicator lamp and will chirp thehorn.

The system is ready to armwhenever the ignition is turnedOFF. Any of the following actionswill prearm the alarm system:

Press the remote entry lockcontrol

Open a door and press thepower door lock control to lockthe doors

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Pressing 7/8 and 9/0 on thekeyless entry pad at the sametime to lock the doors (doorsopened or closed).

If a door is open, the system isprearmed and is waiting for thedoor to close. The theft indicator

on the instrument cluster will belit continuously when the system isprearmed.

Once the doors are closed, thesystem will arm in 30 seconds.

When you press the lock controltwice within 5 seconds, the hornwill chirp once to let you knowthat the system is armed.

If the doors are not closed and youpress the remote entry transmittertwice to confirm the doors are

locked, the horn will chirp twice towarn you that the system is notarming.

Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by anyof the following actions:

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Unlock the doors by using yourremote entry transmitter.

Unlock the doors with a key.Turn the key full travel (towardthe front of the vehicle) to makesure the alarm disarms.

Unlock the doors by using yourkeyless entry keypad.

Turn ignition to ACC or ON.

Press the panic control on theremote entry transmitter. Thiswill disarm the system only ifthe alarm is sounding.

SecuriLock anti-theft system

The SecuriLock anti-theft systemprovides an advanced level ofvehicle theft protection. Yourvehicles engine can only be startedwith the two special SecuriLockelectronically coded keys providedwith your vehicle. Each time you

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SecuriLockkey is read by theSecuriLock anti-theft system. Ifthe SecuriLockkey identificationcode matches the code stored inthe SecuriLockanti-theft system,the vehicles engine is allowed tostart. If the SecuriLockkeyidentification code does not matchthe code stored in the system or ifa SecuriLockkey is not detected(vehicle theft situation), thevehicles engine will not operate.

Spare SecuriLockkeys can bepurchased from your dealershipand programmed to yourSecuriLockanti-theft system.Refer to Programming spareSecuriLockkeys for moreinformation.

If one or both of your SecuriLockkeys are lost or stolen and youwant to ensure the lost or stolenkey will not operate your vehicle,bring your vehicle and all availableSecuriLockkeys to your

dealership for reinitialization.Theft indicator

The theft indicator on theinstrument cluster will operate asfollows:

When the ignition is OFF, thetheft indicator will flash brieflyevery 2 seconds to indicate theSecuriLock system isprotecting your vehicle.

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indicator stays on for anextended period of time orflashes rapidly, have the systemserviced by your dealership or aqualified technician.

Programming spareSecuriLockkeys

Spare SecuriLockkeys can bepurchased from your dealershipand programmed to yourSecuriLock anti-theft system (upto a total of 8 keys). Yourdealership can program your newSecuriLockkey(s) to yourvehicle or you can do it yourselfusing the following simpleprocedure. To program a newSecuriLockkey yourself, you willneed two previously programmedSecuriLockkeys (keys thatalready operate your vehiclesengine). If two previouslyprogrammed SecuriLockkeys arenot available (one or both of youroriginal keys were lost or stolen),

you must bring your vehicle toyour dealership to have the spareSecuriLockkey(s) programmed.

Procedure to program spareSecuriLockkeys to yourvehicle

New SecuriLockkeys must havethe correct mechanical key cut foryour vehicle.

Conventional (non-SecuriLock)keys cannot be programmed toyour vehicle.

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SecuriLockkeys and the newunprogrammed SecuriLockkeyreadily accessible for theprocedure. Please read andunderstand the entire procedurebefore you begin.

1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed SecuriLockkey intothe ignition switch and turn theignition from OFF to RUN(maintain ignition in RUN for at

least one second).2. Turn ignition to OFF andremove the first SecuriLockkeyfrom the ignition switch.

3. Within five seconds of turningthe ignition to OFF, insert thesecond previously programmedSecuriLockkey into the ignitionswitch and turn the ignition fromOFF to RUN (maintain ignition inRUN for at least one second but nomore than 5 seconds).

4. Turn the ignition to OFF andremove the second SecuriLockkey from the ignition switch.

5. Within 10 seconds of turning theignition to OFF, insert theunprogrammed SecuriLockkey(new key) into the ignition switchand turn the ignition from OFF toRUN (maintain ignition switch inRUN for at least one second). Thisstep will program your newSecuriLockkey.

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If the programming procedure wassuccessful, the new SecuriLockkey(s) will start the vehiclesengine. The theft indicator(located on the instrument cluster)will light for three seconds andthen go out.

If the programming procedure wasnot successful, the newSecuriLockkey(s) will notoperate the vehicles engine. The

theft indicator will flash on and off.Wait at least one minute and thenrepeat the procedure from step 1.If failure repeats, bring yourvehicle to your dealership to havethe spare SecuriLockkey(s)programmed.


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SEATING

Head restraints

Push or pull the head rests to thedesired position.

Front seats

Never adjust the driversseat or seatback when the

vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higherthan the seatbacks to

avoid injuring people in acollision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and

the lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.

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Lift handle to move seat forwardor backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Adjusting the front power seat(if equipped)

Never adjust the driversseat or seatback when the

vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higherthan the seatbacks to

avoid injuring people in acollision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and

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Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down.

Using the power lumbarsupport

The power lumbar control islocated on the outboard side of theseat.

Press one side of the control toadjust firmness.

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REAR SEATS

Head restraints

Push or pull the head rests to thedesired position.

Folding rear seats (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with abuilt-in child seat, the seatbackcannot be folded down unless thebuilt-in child seat is fully stowed.

1. Press the lower release controldownward to unlatch the seatback.

2. Rotate the seatback downwardinto the load floor position.

3. Press down on the top outboardarea of the seatback until a click isheard. The seat is now latched inthe floor position. PUSH

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To return the seat to the uprightposition:

Press downward on the uppercorner of the seatback and hold.

Pull the release handle upwardto unlatch the seat.

Rotate the seatback upwarduntil the seatback latches in theupright position. The seatback

will click when it is locked intoposition.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright andthe lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.

To prevent the risk ofinjury, make sure children

sit where they can be properlyrestrained.

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Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a collision.

All occupants of thevehicle, including the

driver, should always wear theirsafety belts.

It is extremely dangerousto ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. Ina collision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any areaof your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and safetybelts. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and using asafety belt properly.

Each seating position inyour vehicle has a specific

safety belt assembly which ismade up of one buckle and onetongue that are designed to beused as a pair. 1) Use theshoulder belt on the outsideshoulder only. Never wear theshoulder belt under the arm. 2)Never swing it around your neckover the inside shoulder. 3)Never use a single belt for morethan one person.


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Combination lap and shoulderbelts

1. To fasten, insert the tongue intothe slot in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the redrelease button and remove thetongue from the buckle.

The front and rear outboard safetyrestraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulderbelts. The front and rear seatpassenger outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modesdescribed below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

The vehicle sensitive mode is thenormal retractor mode, allowingfree shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly or turns a

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receives an impact of 8 km/h(5 mph) or more, the combinationsafety belts will lock to helpreduce forward movement of thedriver and passengers.

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically pre-locked. The beltwill still retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt.

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

When to use the automaticlocking mode

When a tight lap/shoulder fit isdesired.

Anytime a child safety seat isinstalled in the vehicle. Refer toSafety Restraints for Childrenor Safety Seats for Childrenlater in this chapter.

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Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted.

Allow the belt to retract. As thebelt retracts, you will hear aclicking sound. This indicatesthe safety belt is now in theautomatic locking mode.

How to disengage the automaticlocking mode

Disconnect the combinationlap/shoulder belt and allow it toretract completely to disengage theautomatic locking mode andactivate the vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode.

Front safety belt heightadjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver andfront passenger. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the beltrests across the middle of yourshoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide theheight control down. To raise theheight of the shoulder belt, slidethe height adjuster up. Pull down

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to make sure it is locked in place.

Position the shoulder beltheight adjuster so that the

belt rests across the middle ofyour shoulder. Failure to adjustthe safety belt properly couldreduce the effectiveness of thesafety belt and increase the riskof injury in a collision.

Safety belt extension assemblyIf the safety belt assembly is tooshort, even when fully extended,20 cm (8 inches) can be added tothe safety belt assembly by addinga safety belt extension assembly(part number 611C22). Safety beltextension assemblies can beobtained from your dealer at nocost.

Use only extensions manufacturedby the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification islocated at the end of the webbing

on the label. Also, use the safetybelt extension only if the safetybelt is too short for you when fullyextended. Do not use extensionsto change the fit of the shoulderbelt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light andindicator chime

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Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The drivers safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition key

is turned to ON...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates for one to two minutes and

the warning chime sounds for four to

eight seconds.

The drivers safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light turns off.

The drivers safety belt is

buckled before the ignition key

is turned to ON...

The safety belt warning light remains

off.

Safety belt maintenance

Check the safety belt systemsperiodically to make sure theywork properly and are notdamaged. Check the safety belts tomake sure there are no nicks,wears or cuts. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors,buckles, front seat belt buckleassemblies (slide bar)(ifequipped), shoulder belt heightadjusters (if equipped), childsafety seat tether bracketassemblies (if equipped), andattaching hardware, should beinspected after a collision. Fordrecommends that all safety beltassemblies used in vehiclesinvolved in a collision be replaced.However, if the collision was minorand a qualified technician findsthat the belts do not show damageand continue to operate properly,

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Safety belt assemblies not in useduring a collision should also beinspected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation isnoted.

Failure to replace thesafety belt assembly under

the above conditions could resultin severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning andmaintaining the safety belts inthe Maintenance and caresection.

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Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautions

The supplemental restraint systemis designed to:

work with the safety belt toprotect the driver and rightfront passenger

reduce certain upper body

injuries

Failure to follow theseinstructions will affect the

performance of the safety beltsand increase the risk of personalinjury.

The right front passenger

air bag is not designed torestrain occupants in the centerfront seating position.

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Do not place objects ormount equipment on or

near the air bag cover on thesteering wheel or in front seatareas that may come into contactwith a deploying air bag. Failureto follow this instruction mayincrease the risk of personalinjury in the event of a collision.

Do not attempt to service,repair, or modify the AirBag Supplemental RestraintSystem or its fuses. See yourFord or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags

For additional important safetyinformation, read all informationon safety restraints in this guide.

Children should always wear theirsafety belts. Failure to follow these

instructions may increase the riskof injury in a collision.

Air bag can kill or injure achild in a child seat. If you

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How does the air bagsupplemental restraint systemwork?

The SRS is designed to activatewhen the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration.

The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere not of the type sufficient tocause activation.

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation.

After air bag deployment, it isnormal to notice a smoke-like,powdery residue or smell the burntpropellant. This may consist ofcornstarch, talcum powder (tolubricate the bag) or sodiumcompounds (e.g., baking soda) that

result from the combustion processthat inflates the air bag. Smallamounts of sodium hydroxide maybe present which may irritate theskin and eyes, but none of theresidue is toxic.

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A difficulty with the system isindicated by one or more of thefollowing:

The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit.

The readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on.

A series of five beeps will be

heard. The tone pattern willrepeat periodically until 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 function properly in the eventof a collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bagequipped vehicles

For disposal of air bags or air bag

equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician.Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FORCHILDREN

Important child restraintprecautions

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younger and who weigh 18 kg[40 lbs] or less), you must putthem in safety seats madeespecially for children. Check yourlocal and state or provincial lawsfor specific requirements regardingthe safety of children in yourvehicle.

Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. The

passenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a collision.

Always follow the instructions andwarnings that come with any infantor child restraint you might use.

When possible, place children inthe rear seat of your vehicle.Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seatingposition.

Children and safety belts

Children who are too large forchild safety seats (as specified byyour child safety seatmanufacturer) should always wearsafety belts.

Follow all the important safetyrestraint 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 not

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face or neck, the child should wearthe lap and shoulder belt. Movingthe child closer to the center ofthe vehicle may help provide agood shoulder belt fit.

If the shoulder belt cannot beproperly positioned:

move the child to one of theseats with a lap belt only (ifequipped)

OR

if the child is the proper size,restrain the child in a safetyseat.

Do not leave children,unreliable adults, or pets

unattended in your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap andshoulder belts on children whohave outgrown child safety seats,Ford recommends use of abelt-positioning booster seat that islabelled as conforming to allFederal motor vehicle safetystandards. Belt-positioning boosterseats raise the child and provide ashorter, firmer seating cushion thatencourages safer seating postureand better fit of lap and shoulderbelts on the child. Abelt-positioning booster should beused if the shoulder belt rests infront of the childs face or neck, orif the lap belt does not fit snuglyon both thighs, or if the thighs aretoo short to let the child sit all theway back on the seat cushion

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edge of the seat cushion. You maywish to discuss the special needsof your child with yourpediatrician.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safetyseats

Use a safety seat that isrecommended for the size andweight of the child. Carefullyfollow all of the manufacturersinstructions with the safety seatyou put in your vehicle. If you donot install and use the safety seatproperly, the child may be injuredin a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child safety seat:

Use the correct safety beltbuckle for that seating position.

Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle.

Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from thesafety seat, with the tonguebetween the child seat and therelease button, to preventaccidental unbuckling.

Place seat back in uprightposition.

Put the safety belt in theautomatic locking mode. Referto Automatic locking mode.

Ford recommends the use of achild safety seat having a toptether strap. Install the child safety

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capable of providing a tetheranchorage. For more informationon top tether straps, refer toAttaching safety seats with tetherstraps.

Carefully follow all of themanufacturers instructions

included with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seatproperly, the child may be

injured in a sudden stop orcollision.

Installing child safety seats incombination lap and shoulderbelt seating positions

1. Position the child safety seat ina seat with a combination lap andshoulder belt.

Air bag can kill or injure achild in a child seat. If you

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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 portions together, routethe tongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturers instructions. Besure the belt webbing is nottwisted.

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle for that seatingposition until you hear and feel the

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5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of the beltis extracted and a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. Thebelt will click as it retracts toindicate it is in the automaticlocking mode.

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckleand pull up on the shoulder beltwhile pushing down with knee onthe child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retractto remove 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 pull the belt out of theretractor to make sure theretractor is in the automatic

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able to pull more belt out). If theretractor is not locked, unbucklethe belt and repeat steps twothrough nine.

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

Attaching safety seats withtether straps

Some manufacturers make safety

seats that include a tether strapthat goes over the back of thevehicle seat and attaches to ananchoring point. Othermanufacturers offer the tetherstrap as an accessory. Contact themanufacturer of your child safetyseat for information about orderinga tether strap.

Tether anchorage hardware

A tethered seat can be installed inthe front seat. Put the tether strapover the seatback and attach it to

a anchor bracket.An anchor bracket can be installedon the rear edge of the front seatcushion.

The provision (attaching hole) isprovided in the rear edge of thefront passenger seat cushionframe. The anchorbracket must beinstalled using the instructionsprovided with the kit.

Tether anchorage hardware kits(part number 613D74) includinginstructions, may be obtained at nocharge from any Ford or

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Tighten the anchoraccording to specifications.

Otherwise, the safety seat maynot be properly secured and thechild may be injured in a suddenstop or collision.

BUILT-IN CHILD SEATS

Built-in child safety seat(if equipped)

The rear seat may include abuilt-in child seat. This child seatconforms to all Federal and localmotor vehicle safety standard.Read the labels located on thechild seat cushion and shoulderbelt for information on the built-inchild seat.

Use the built-in child seat only ifthe child is at least 9 months old,weighs 929 kg (2060 lb) and thechilds shoulders (top) are belowthe shoulder harness slots in the

built-in child seat.Children not meeting theserequirements should be secured inan approved aftermarket seat.Refer to Children and infant orchild safety seats in this chapter.


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Placing your child in the built-inchild seat

Failure to follow all of theinstructions on the use of

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

The second row seatback

must be fully locked beforeoperating the child restraintsystem. Check the position of theseatback release lever.

Never use the Built-InChild Seat as a booster

cushion with the adult safetybelts. A child using the adultbelts could slide forward and outfrom under the safety belts.

1. Grasp the strap and pull towardyou approximately 25 mm (1 inch),then slide hand under the headrestraint and slide upwards to thefull position.


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2. Pull both Velcro straps torelease the child seat cushion.

3. Lower the child seat cushion.


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4. Unfold the cushion protectorflap onto adult seat cushion

5. If connected, disconnect thechest clip and buckles.

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7. Insert the left and right safetybelt tongues into the left and rightslots of the crotch buckle. Verifythat the indicator window on eachtongue is green to ensure propersafety belt connections.

If both tongues do notlatch in the buckle, do not

use the child seat. See yourdealer for repairs.

8. Fasten the right and left chestclip halves together and adjust theclip to comfortably hold the

shoulder belts in place over thechilds chest.

The chest clip is designed to easilypull apart in a collision. The cliphelps to keep belts snug on asleeping or squirming child.


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9. Pull on the safety belt tonguesto ensure that they are bothsecurely latched. If they are notproperly latched, repeat stepsseven and eight.

If necessary, the shoulder belt maybe put in automatic locking mode(ALR) to limit the childsmovement in the seat. The ALRmode should be used if the child issleeping or attempting to get outof the seat.

If not placed in ALR mode, thechild seat shoulder belts are invehicle sensitive (emergencylocking) mode, which allow somemovement of the shoulder belts(like adult shoulder belts).

In emergency locking mode, the

shoulder belts of the child seat willlock in response to hard braking,hard cornering or if your vehicle isinvolved in a collision with animpact of 8 km/h (5 m.p.h.) ormore.

Activating the automatic lockingmode (ALR) on the built-in childsafety seat

1. Fully extend the right shoulderbelt.

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Deactivating the automaticlocking mode (ALR) on thebuilt-in child safety seat

1. Disconnect the chest clip andremove the left and right safetybelt tongues from the crotchbuckle.

2. Allow the shoulder belts to fullyretract.

Removing your child from the

built-in child safety seat

1. Disconnect the chest clip bysqueezing the release tabs togetherand pulling the two sides apart.

2. Press the release button on thecrotch buckle.

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

If ALR is activated, hold either theleft or right shoulder belt out fullywhile helping the child slide armsout of the belts.

4. Fold the cushion protector flaponto the child seat cushion. Slidethe belt tongues up and out of theway of the cushion, then returnthe child seat cushion to thestowed (upright) position.


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5. Slide the Velcro straps throughthe D-rings on the child seatcushion and attach.

6. Slide the head restraint downuntil the top of the head restraintis flush with the top of the adultseat back.

7. Press firmly on the top center ofthe built-in child safety seat headrestraint to ensure it is stowedproperly.

Inspecting the built-in child seatafter a collision

Inspect all built-in child restraints,including seats, buckles, retractors,seat latches. Interlocks andattaching hardware should beinspected by a qualified technicianafter any collision. If the child seatwas in use during a collision, Fordrecommends replacing it. Built-inchild restraints not in use during acollision should be inspected andreplaced if either damage orimproper operation is noted.


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PREPARING TO START YOURVEHICLE

Engine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all CanadianInterference-Causing Equipmentstandard requirements regulatingthe impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injectedengine, avoid pressing the

accelerator before or duringstarting. Only use the acceleratorwhen you have difficulty startingthe engine. For more informationon starting the vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein thischapter.

Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce

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

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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Do not start your vehiclein a closed garage or in

other enclosed areas. Exhaustfumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you startthe engine. See Guardingagainst exhaust fumes in thischapter for more instructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes

inside your vehicle, haveyour dealer inspect your vehicleimmediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes.

Important safety precautions

A computer system controls theengines idle revolutions perminute (RPM). When the enginestarts, the idle RPM runs faster towarm the engine. If the engine idlespeed does not slow downautomatically, have the vehiclechecked.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupantshave buckled their safety belts. Formore information on safety beltsand their proper usage, refer tothe Seating and safety restraintschapter.

2. Make sure the headlamps andvehicle accessories are off.

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Make sure the corresponding lightsilluminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicleserviced.

If the drivers safety belt isfastened, the light ( ) will notilluminate.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will returnto 4 (ON).

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

3. If the engine does not start intwo attempts OR if the

temperature is below -12C (10F),depress the accelerator and startthe engine while holding theaccelerator down. Release theaccelerator when the engine starts.

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

Using the engine block heater(if equipped)

An engine block heater warms theengine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine

faster and allows the

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heater-defroster system to respondquickly. They are stronglyrecommended if you live in aregion where temperatures reach-23C (-10F) or below.

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

starting the vehicle.

To prevent electricalshock, do not use your

heater with ungroundedelectrical systems ortwo-pronged (cheater) adapters.

Guarding against exhaustfumes

Although odorless and colorless,carbon monoxide is present inexhaust fumes. Take precautionsto avoid its dangerous effects.

If you ever smell exhaustfumes of any kind inside

your vehicle, have your dealerinspect and fix your vehicleimmediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes. Thesefumes are harmful and could killyou.

Have the exhaust and bodyventilation systems checkedwhenever:

the vehicle is raised for service

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the sound of the exhaust systemchanges

the vehicle has been damaged ina collision

Important ventilatinginformation

If the engine is idling while thevehicle is stopped in an open areafor long periods of time, open thewindows at least 2.5 cm (one

inch).Adjust the heating or airconditioning (if equipped) to bringin fresh air.

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

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BRAKES

Your brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the Service Guide forscheduled maintenance.

Occasional brake noise is normaland often does not indicate aperformance concern with thevehicles brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brakesystems may emit occasional orintermittent squeal or groan noises

when the brakes are applied. Suchnoises are usually heard during thefirst few brake applications in themorning; however, they may beheard at any time while brakingand can be aggravated byenvironmental conditions such ascold, heat, moisture, road dust, saltor mud. If a metal-to-metal,continuous grinding orcontinuous squeal sound ispresent while braking, the brakelinings may be worn-out andshould be inspected by a qualified

service technician.Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

On vehicles equipped with ananti-lock braking system (ABS), anoise from the hydraulic pumpmotor and pulsation in the pedalmay be observed during ABSbraking events. Pedal pulsationcoupled with noise while brakingunder panic conditions or on loosegravel, bumps, wet or snowy roadsis normal and indicates properfunctioning of the vehiclesanti-lock brake system. If the

vehicle has continuous vibration or

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