expedition owner's manual

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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 5

Controls and features 20

Seating and safety restraints 72

Starting and driving

Starting 100

Driving 107

Roadside emergencies 134

Servicing

Maintenance and care 155

Capacities and specifications 213

Reporting safety defects 221

Index 222

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ICONS AND WARNINGS

ICONS

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

Indicates that vehicle information

related 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 towards this

aim.

WARNINGS

How can you reduce the risk ofpersonal injury and preventpossible damage to others, yourvehicle and its equipment?

In this owners guide, answers to

such questions are contained incomments highlighted by thewarning triangle symbol.

NOTICE TO OWNERS OFUTILITY TYPE VEHICLES

Before you drive your vehicle,please read this owners guide

carefully. Your vehicle is not apassenger car. In vehicles of thistype, incorrect operation mayresult in unpredictable handlingbehavior. Be sure to read ControlTrac Au tom atic Fou rWheelDrive Sy stem (if equ ipped) in the

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Driving chapter as well as the

special Four Wheelingsupplement included with AWDand 4WD vehicles.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-inrules for your vehicle. Simply avoiddriving too briskly during the first

1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving.Vary speeds frequently. This isnecessary to give the moving partsa chance to break in.

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

From 1,600 km (1,000 miles)

onwards you can graduallyincrease the performance of yourvehicle up to the permittedmaximum speeds.

INFORMATION ABOUT THISGUIDE

The information found in this

guide was in effect at the time ofprinting. Ford may change thecontents without notice andwithout incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Using your vehicle as anambulance

Do not use this vehicle asan ambulance.

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Using your vehicle as a

snowplow

Do not use this vehicle forsnowplowing.

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SRS

Engine oilpressure gauge

(pg. 16)Enginecoolant

temperaturegauge

(pg. 15)

Fuel gauge( pg. 15)

Speedometer(pg. 14)

Speedcontrol

(pg. 41)

Tachometer( pg. 15)

Gearshift(pg. 114)

Transmissioncontrolswitch

( pg. 48)

Driver air bag(pg. 87)

Turn signal andwiper/washer control

( pg. 44)

Instrument panel dimmerswitch (pg. 22)

Headlamp control(pg. 20)

Chargingsystemgauge

(pg. 16)

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* if equipped

REW1

FF2

SIDE 1-23

FM 1 ST

VOL PUSH ON

AM

FM BASSTREBBAL FADE

AUTOSET

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP

5SHUFFLE

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WARMCOOL

FLR

& DEF

*MAX

A/C

FLOOR

PANEL &

FLOOR

DEF

OFF

PANEL

*A/C

LO

HI

2WD

4WD

HIGH4WD

LOW

Vents (pg. 28)

Electronic sound system( pg. 24)

Climate contr ols( pg. 27)

4WD Control*(pg. 119)

Auxiliary power point(pg. 63)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

WARNING LIGHTS ANDCHIMES

Your vehicle is equipped with th efollowing instrument cluster:

Low fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level islow.

Engine coolant temperature

Illuminates briefly when the

ignition key is turned to On.Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high. Stopthe engine and check the enginecoolant level as soon as possible.Refer to Checki n g and addi n gengin e coolan t an d What youshould know about fail-safe

cooling in the Maintenance andcare section.

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Brake system warning

Extinguishes when the parkingbrake is released. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brakeindicates low brake fluid level.

Safety belt

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on to remind you tofasten your safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to Using thesafety restrain ts p roperly in theSeating and safety restraintschapter.

Air bag readiness

Briefly illuminates when theignition is turned to On. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues toflash or remains on, have thesystem serviced. For moreinformation, refer toSupplemental restraints system(SRS) in the Seating and safetyrestraints chapter.

Check engine warning light

This light illuminates when theengines Emission Control Systemrequires service. It will alsoilluminate when the ignition key isin the On position and the engineis off. Refer to What you should

know about the On-boarddiagnostic (OBD II) system in theMaintenance and care chapter.

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BRAKE

CHECK

ENGINE

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Transmission control indicator

light (TCIL)The TCIL (OFF), located on theend of the gearshift lever, mayflash steadily if a malfunction hasbeen detected. If the TCIL isflashing, contact your Ford dealeras soon as possible. If thiscondition persists, damage to the

transmission could occur.For more information, refer to theDriving chapter.

Automatic four wheel driveindicator (if equipped)

Illuminates when A4WD(automatic 4wheel drive) isengaged.

4x4 (if equipped)

Illuminates when the 4H(Four-Wheel Drive) or 4L(Four-Wheel Drive Low) isengaged.

4x4 low range (if equipped)Illuminates when 4L (Four-WheelDrive Low) is engaged.

OVERDRIVE OFF

A4WD

4x4

LOW

RANGE

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and theengine is off. If the light stays onor continues to flash, the ABSneeds to be serviced.

Fuel reset

Illuminates when the ignition key

is turned to the ON position andthe fuel pump shut-off switch hasbeen activated. For moreinformation , refer to F u e l p u m pshu t-off swi tch in the Roadsideemergencies chapter.

Anti-theft system

Briefly illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition to verify that the passiveanti-theft system is operatingproperly.

High beams

Illuminates when the headlamp

high beams are on.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on.

ABS

FUELRESET

THEFT

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Check air suspension

Illuminates briefly when theignition is turned to the ONposition and the engine is OFF.The light also illuminates when theair suspension system requiresservicing.

Testing warning lights

Turn the ignition key to ONwithout starting the vehicle. Thewarning and indicator lights shownabove will illuminate for a brieftime. If any of these lights do notilluminate, contact your dealer for

service.

Safety belt warning chime

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.

CHECK

SUSP

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Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in theignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCposition an d th e drivers door isopened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps areon, the ignition is off (and the key

is not in the ignition) and thedrivers door is opened.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERGAUGES

SpeedometerIndicates the current vehiclespeed.

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Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute.

Engine coolant temperaturegauge

Indicates t he temperature of theengine coolant. At normaloperating temperature, the needleremains within the normal zone. Ifit enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Switch offthe engine and allow it to cool.Refer to Checki n g and addi n gengin e coolan t an d What youshould know about fail-safecooling in the Maintenance and

care chapter.

Fuel gauge

For information on the capacity ofthe fuel tank, refer to theCapacities and specificationschapter.

The fuel gauge displays

approximately how much fuel is inthe fuel tank only when theignition is ON. For proper fuelgauge indication after adding fuel,turn the ignition switch OFF whilerefueling the vehicle.

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The fuel gauge indicator may vary

slightly when the vehicle is inmotion. The most accurate readingis obtained with the vehicle onlevel ground.

With ignition switch OFF, the fuelgage indicator may drift from theignition switch ON position.

Refer the Ignition information in

the Controls and features chapterfor more information on thepositions of the ignition.

Charging system gauge

If the pointer moves and staysoutside of the normal range, haveth e vehicles electrical syste m

checked as soon as safely possible.

Engine oil pressure gaugeIndicates the engine oil pressure inthe system. Sufficient pressureexists as long as the needle is inthe normal range. If the gaugeconstantly indicates low pressureat normal engine speed, refer toChecki n g an d addi n g en gi n e oi l

in the Maintenance and carechapter.

If the gauge indicates a lowpressure and the engine oil level iscorrect, switch off the engineimmediately and have the vehicle

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refer to trip computer information

in the Controls and featureschapter.

Selectable features

English/metric display

Press t he E/M control to change tomessage center display frommetric to English units or vice

versa.

CompassPress the mode control once forcompass only display.

Fuel range

Press the mode control to displaythe approximate number ofkilometers (miles) left to drivebefore the fuel tank is empty.

The indicated distance to emptymay be inaccurate with sustained,drastic changes in fuel economy(e.g. towing with a trailer), but willeventually recover.

E/M

MODE

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Fuel economy

Press the mode control to displayyour vehicles average fueleconomy in liters/100 kilometers(miles/gallon).

Press the mode control to displaythe instantaneous fuel economy ofyour running vehicle.

Distance to empty display may beinaccurate if the vehicle is startedwhile parked on an incline.

Fuel fills of less than 22.7 liters(six gallons) may not be detectedby the trip computer.

Off

Press the mode control a final timeto turn the trip computer displayoff.

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Headlamp/foglamp control

Rotate the headlamp control to thedesired position:

OFF.

Parking lamps on.

Headlamps on.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control alsooperates the foglamps. Thefoglamps can be turned on onlywhen the headlamps are in the

position.

Pull headlamp control towards youto turn foglamps on. The foglampindicator light (located to theright of the control) will illuminate.

PPANEL

DIM

PPANEL

DIMPULLFOR

FOG

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Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provideslight sensitive automatic on-offcontrol of the exterior lightsnormally controlled by theheadlamp control.

The autolamp system also keepsthe lights on for a preselectedperiod of time after the ignition

switch is turned to Off.

To turn autolamps on, rotate thecontrol up. The preselected timelapse is adjustable up toapproximately three minutes bycontinuing to rotate the controlupward.

To turn autolamps off, rotate thecontrol down until it clicks.

A small LED illuminates underthe autolamp control to indicatethat the headlamps have beenturned on by the autolamps.

Foglamps are not controlled bythe autolamps. In order to turn

on the foglamps, you must turnthe lamp switch to the

position and pull for fog.

Daytime running light (Canadianvehicles only)

The daytime running light systemturns the headlamps on, with a

reduced light output, when: the vehicle is running

the parking brake is released

the headlamp system is in theposition

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The Daytime Running

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

Panel dimmer control

Turn the control up to brightenthe panel.

Turn the control down to dimthe panel.

Rotate the control up until itclicks to turn on the interiorlights.

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4WD control (if equipped)

This control operates the ControlTrac 4WD. Refer to Control tracsystem in the Driving chapter formore information.

Auxiliary power point

This 12V power point is anadditional power source forelectrical accessories.

Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigarettelighter. Use the power point.

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HI

LO

2H 4LA4WD 4H

OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

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FF

2SIDE 1-2

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FM 1 ST

VOL PUSH ON

AM

FM BASSTREBBAL FADE

AUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

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DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP

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Audio system

Refer to the Audio Guide in yourOwner Portfolio.

Fuel pump shut-off switch

Refer to the Roadsideemergencies chapter forinformation on operating the fuelpump shut-off switch.

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HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

REW

1

FF

2SIDE 1-2

3

FM 1 ST

VOL PUSH ON

AMFM BASSTREB

BAL FADEAUTOSET

CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP5

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Air suspension load leveling

on/off switch (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with anair suspension system that levelsyour vehicle when carrying heavyloads. Refer to Air suspensionload levelin g in the Drivingchapter for more information.

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Rear window defroster

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

The small LED will illuminatewhen 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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Parking brake

For information on the parkingbrake, refer to Preparin g to startthe vehicle in the Drivingchapter.

CLIMATE CONTROL

Operating the instrument panelcontrols

BRAKE

P

HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

REW

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FF2

SIDE 1-2

3

FM 1 ST

VOL PUSH ON

AM

FM BASSTREBBAL FADE

AUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP

5

SHUFFLE

6

FLR

& DEF

*MAX

A/C

FLOOR

PANEL &

FLOOR

DEF

OFF

PANEL

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Instrument panel vents

There are four vents on theinstrument panel. These vents areequipped with dials to adjust theamount and direction of air passingthrough them.

Temperature

Turn temperature control to thedesired temperature.

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Select PANEL & FLOOR for air to

flow through these vents:

The PANEL & FLOOR positiondirects outside air to flow betweenthe panel and floor vents. The airconditioning system will functionin this mode provided the outsidetemperature is above 10C (50F).

Select FLOOR for air to flowthrough these vents:

The FLOOR position directsoutside air to flow through thefloor vents.

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HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

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FF2

SIDE 1-23

FM 1

ST

VOL PUSH ON

AMFM BASSTREB BAL FADEAUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP5

SHUFFLE6

P

HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

REW1

FF2

SIDE 1-23

FM 1

ST

VOL PUSH ON

AMFM BASSTREB

BAL FADEAUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

4

DOL BYSYST EM

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COMP5

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Select FLR & DEF for air to flow

through these vents:

The FLR & DEF position directsoutside air to flow through thefloor vents and the windshielddefroster vents. The airconditioning system will functionin this mode provided the outsidetemperature is above 10C (50F).

Select for air to flow throughthese vents:

The position directs outsideair to flow through the windshielddefroster vents. The airconditioning system will functionin this mode provided the outside

temperature is above 10C (50F).

P

HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAX

A/C

REW1

FF2

SIDE 1-23

FM 1 ST

VOL PUSH ON

AMFM BASSTREB

BAL FADEAUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

4

DOL BYSYST EM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP5

SHUFFLE6

P

HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

REW1

FF

2SIDE 1-2

3

FM 1

ST

VOL PUSH ON

AMFM BASSTREB

BAL FADEAUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

4

DOL BYSYST EM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP5

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Air conditioning

Select A/C for air conditioned airto flow through these vents:

The A/C mode directs outside airconditioned air to flow through theinstrument panel vents. The A/Cmode can be used for heating,ventilating and defogging thewindows or air conditioning. TheA/C system only functions if theoutside temperature is above 10C(50F).

Select MAX A/C for air to flowthrough these vents:

The MAX A/C mode recirculatesthe cabin air and directs it to flow

through the instrument panelvents. This mode is noisier butmore economical than the A/Cmode. The air conditioning systemonly functions if the outsidetemperature is above 10C (50F).

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HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

REW1

FF2

SIDE 1-23

FM 1

ST

VOL PUSH ON

AMFM BASSTREB

BAL FADEAUTOSET

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP5

SHUFFLE6

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P

HI

LO OFF

*A/C

*MAXA/C

REW1

FF2

SIDE 1-23

FM 1

ST

VOL PUSH ON

AMFM BASSTREB

BAL FADEAUTOSET

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

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OFF position

Select the OFF position for allclimate control functions to cease.The outside inlet door will closeand the fan is shut off.

Maximum heating

Set mode control to FLOOR, turntemperature control to maximum

heat (red) and set fan speedcontrol to HI.

Maximum cooling

Set mode control to MAX A/C, turnthe temperature control tomaximum cool (blue) and set fanspeed control to HI.

FLR

& DEF

*MAX

A/C

FLOOR

PANEL &

FLOOR

DEF

OFF

PANEL

*A/C

WARMCOOL

LO

HI

FLR

& DEF

*MAX

A/C

FLOOR

PANEL &

FLOOR

DEF

OFF

PANEL

*A/C

WARMCOOL

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Ventilating with outside air

Set mode control to any modeexcept MAX A/C, turn thetemperature control to t he desiredtemperature and turn fan speedcontrol to t he desired speed.

Defrosting windshield

Set mode cont rol t o or FLR &DEF, turn temperature control tomaximum heat (red) and set fanspeed control to HI.

Drive with the climate control

system on (in either the heating orair conditioning mode) to reducehumidity in your vehicle.

To prevent air intake restriction,remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area locateddirectly under the windshield.

FLR

& DEF

*MAX

A/C

FLOOR

PANEL &

FLOOR

DEF

OFF

PANEL

*A/C

WARMCOOL

LO

HI

FLR

& DEF

*MAX

A/C

FLOOR

PANEL &

FLOOR

DEF

OFF

PANEL

*A/C

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Auxiliary A/C controls (if

equipped)The auxiliary air conditioningfeature provides increased capacityto quickly heat or cool the vehicle.Besides the overhead control panelfor the front seat occupants,theauxiliary air conditioning controlsallow the rear passengers to

control the temperature in the rearof the vehicle through a secondcontrol panel above the secondrow seat.

In order for the auxiliary airconditioning controls to funct ion,the drivers auxiliary airconditioning control must be set toREAR.

WARM PANEL FLOORCOOL

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The instrument panel climate

controls must be on in order forthe auxiliary air conditioning tooperate.

When the auxiliary air conditioningcontrol is set to FLOOR, airflowonly occurs from the third rowseat floor vent located in thedrivers side rear quart er tr impanel.

When the auxiliary air conditioningcontrol is set to PANEL, airflowoccurs from the instrument panelvents.

Turn the fan speed control knob tothe desired speed.


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Turn the temperature control to

the desired temperature.

Turn the mode control to thedesired airflow position:

Far left for airflow to theoverhead panel registers.

Far right for airflow to the rearfloor vent.

Anywhere between PANEL andFLOOR to vary airflow betweenthe outlets.

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.

WARMCOOL


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Turn the fan speed dial to the

desired position.

Select for air to flow throughthese vents:

SEEK

VOLUME + BAND

MEMORY

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Select

for airto flowthrough these vents:

SEEK

V OL UME + BAND

MEMORY


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Positions of the ignition switch

1(Accessory) allows electricalaccessories such as the audiosystem and wiper/washer tooperate when the engine is notrunning.

2(Lock) locks the steeringwheel and automatic gearshiftlever.

3(Off) shuts off the engine andall accessories without locking thesteering wheel.

4(On) tests the warning lights.Key remains here when engine is

running.5(Start) cranks the engine.Key returns to 4(On) whenreleased.

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Speed control (if equipped)

To turn speed control on

Press 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.

To set a speed

Press SET ACCEL. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and the

vehicle speed must be greater than48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep

hill, 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. If

ON

OFF

RES

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your vehicle speed is faster than

the set speed while driving on adownhill in Overdrive, you maywant to shift to the next lowergear to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows downs morethan 16 km/h (10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol will disengage. This is

normal. Pressing RES willre-engage it.

Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.

To set a higher speed Press and hold SET ACCEL.

Release the switch when thedesired vehicle speed isreached, or

Press and release SET ACCEL.Each press will increase the setspeed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Accelerate with your acceleratorpedal, then press SET ACCEL.

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

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To set a lower set speed

Press and hold COAST. Releasethe switch when the desiredvehicle speed is reached, or

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

Depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed isreached press SET ACCEL.

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.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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SET

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Front windshield wiper/washer

controlsFront wipers

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

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Front washer

For front window washer fluidoperation, push (and hold asdesired) the front washer controlon the end of the stalk.

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Rear window wiper/washer

controlsRear washer

Rotate (and hold as desired) therear wiper/washer control to either

position.

From either position, the controlwill automatically return to the

INT2 or OFF position.

Rear wipers

For rear wiper operation, rotatethe rear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired position.Select:

INT 2 One second interval rearwiper.

INT 1 Ten second interval rear

wiper.

OFF Rear wiper and washer off.

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Flash to pass

Pull the stalk towards you toactivate the flash to passfunction.

Turn signals

Push the stalk down to activatethe left turn signal; push the stalkup to activate the right turn signal.

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Overdrive control

Activating overdrive

D (Overdrive) is the normaldrive position for the best fueleconomy.

The overdrive function allowsautomatic upshifts to second, thirdand fourth gear.

Deactivating overdrive

Press the transmission controlswitch on the end of the gearshiftlever. The transmission controlindicator light (TCIL) (OFF) willilluminate on the end of thegearshift lever.

Transmission will operate in gearsone through three. To return to

normal overdrive mode, press thetransmission control switch again.The TCIL (OFF) will no longer beilluminated.

When you shut off and re-startyour vehicle, the transmission will

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automatically return to normal

D (Overdrive) mode.Deactivate overdrive wheneverdriving conditions (i.e., city traffic,hilly terrain, etc.) cause thetransmission to shift excessivelybetween D (Overdrive) andD(Drive) ranges. Also deactivateD (Overdrive) when:

driving with a heavy load

towing a trailer up or downsteep hills

additional engine braking isdesired

Transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL)

The TCIL (OFF), located on theend of the gearshift lever, mayflash steadily if a malfunction hasbeen detected. If the TCIL isflashing, contact your Ford orLincoln/Mercury dealer as soon aspossible. If this condition persists,damage to the transmission could

occur.

Hazard flasher control

Use only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. Depress

control to activate all indicatorssimultaneously. Depress controlagain to turn off. The hazard lightscan be operated when the ignitionis off.

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Tilt steering

Pull the lever to adjust thesteering column angle. Push thelever back up to lock the steeringwheel into position.

Never adjust the steeringwheel when the vehicle is

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The front overhead console and

overhead controls provide a varietyof available features including:

compass display

trip computer

overhead lamps

storage compartment

garage door opener stowage

moon roof control

auxiliary A/C controls

power quarter window switches

The appearance of your vehiclesoverhead console will varyaccording to your option package.

Compass display (if equipped)

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. Adjustments

may be made to the zone andcalibration of the compass.

WARMPANEL FLOORCOOL

REAROFF

HI

M OD E E /M

VENT VENT

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Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which time zone youare in by referring to the zonemap.

2. Locate compass sensor mountedat base of mirror.

3. Turn ignition to the On position.

4. Insert a paperclip into the smallhole on the bottom of the compasssensor. Hold down until ZONEappears in the trip computerdisplay.

5. Release pressure on thepaperclip and then slowly press itdown again.

6. Continue to press until yourzone is shown in the trip computerdisplay and release.

Compass calibration adjustment

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

For optimum calibration, turn offall electrical accessories and makesure that all vehicle doors are shut.

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3

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1. Start the vehicle.

2. Locate compass sensor mountedat base of mirror.

3. Insert a paperclip into the smallhole on the bottom of the compasssensor. Hold down until ZONEappears in the trip computerdisplay Continue to hold downuntil ZONE disappears and CAL is

displayed.

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

5. Drive the vehicle slowly (lessthan 5 km/h [3 mph] in circles until

CAL indicator turns off ( 45complete circles).

6. The compass is now calibrated.

Trip computer (if equipped)

This component displays a varietyof system displays. The appearanceof the component in the overhead

console may vary according toyour vehicles equipment package.

For more information on theoperation and functions of the tripcomputer, refer to Trip computerin the Instrumentation chapter.


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Overhead lamps

Map lamps (if equipped)

Press the left or right control toturn the lamp on.

Press again to turn the lamp off.

Courtesy lamps (if equipped)

Press the right portion of the lampcontrol to turn on.

Press the left portion of thecontrol to turn off.

Illuminated entry system

The interior lamps and runningboard lights (if equipped)illuminate when:

the remote entry system is usedto unlock the door or sound thepersonal alarm.

The system automatically turns offafter 25 seconds or when theignition is turned to the START orACC position.

The inside lights will not turn offif:

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they have been turned on with

the dimmer control or any door is open.

Forward storage bin (ifequipped)

Press t he release control to openthe storage compartment. Thedoor will open slightly and can be

moved to full open.The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or a likeobject.

Installing a garage door opener(if equipped)

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Place Velcro hook onto back

side of aftermarket transmitt eropposite of actuator control.

Place transmitter into storagecompartment, control down.

Place the provided heightadaptors onto the back of thestorage bin door as needed.

Press the storage compartmentdoor to activate the transmitter.

One-touch moon roof (ifequipped)

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

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

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

The moon roof has a slidingshade that can be manually

opened or closed when the glasspanel is shut.

To close the shade, pull ittoward the front of the vehicle.

Do not let children playwith the moon roof. They

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Power quarter rear windows (if

equipped)Press the portion of the VENTcontrol to open the power rearquarter windows.

Press the portion of the VENTcontrol to close the power rearquarter windows.

RESET

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Power windows

Driverside window control

Press rear of switch to openwindow.

Press front of switch to closewindow.

The driverside power windowhas a one-touch down feature.When AUTO is fully pressed andreleased (two clicks will be heard),the driver-side window will movecompletely down. This feature canbe cancelled by pressing thedriver-side power window switch

again.

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Passenger-side window

controls Press rear of switches to open

passenger window.

Press front of switches to closepassenger window.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the windowswitches may be used for up to tenminutes after the ignition switch isturned to the Off position or untileither door is opened.

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Power door locks

Driver and passenger controls

Press L to lock all doors.

Press U to unlock all doors.

Childproof locks

The rear doors can be set toprevent children from opening thedoors from the inside.

The childproof locks must be setseparately for each door. Setting

the lock for one door will notautomatically set the lock for bothrear doors.

To return the rear doors to normaloperation, return the lever to thelower position.

U L

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Power mirrors

To adjust the power outsidemirrors:

1. Select the mirror you want toadjust:

L Driver side mirror

R Passenger side mirror

2. Move the mirror control in thedesired direction.

3. Lock the mirror by moving thecontrol to the center position.

Heated outside mirrors (ifequipped)

Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mist

and fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper or attemptto readjust the mirror glass if it isfrozen in place. These actionscould cause damage to the glassand mirrors.

Signal mirrors (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped withsignal mirrors, the word signal islocated at the top of the right andleft side view mirrors.

When the turn signal is activated,the appropriate mirror will show a

blinking red arrow.The arrow provides an additionalwarning to other drivers that yourvehicle is about to turn. Driver andpassengers seated inside thevehicle cannot see the arrow.

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Rear liftgate

To open the rear window, turn theliftgate handle to the right.

To open the liftgate, turn theliftgate handle to the left.

Do not open the liftgate orliftgate glass in a garage orother enclosed area with a lowceiling. If the liftgate glass israised and the liftgate is alsoopened, both liftgate and glasscould be damaged against a lowceiling.

Do not leave the liftgate orliftgate glass open while driving.Doing so could cause seriousdamage to the liftgate and itscomponents as well as allowingcarbon monoxide to enter thevehicle.

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The floor console and floor consolecontrols incorporate a variety of

available feat ures including: air vents

audio system controls

rear seat climate controls

auxiliary power point

For information on the rearconsole audio system, refer to theAudio Guide.

Auxiliary power point

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A second auxiliary power point is

located on the left side of the rearconsole at the rear of the driverseat. The power point is accessiblefrom the rear seats.

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

utility compartment

cupholders coin holder slots

tissue box holder

compact disc changer

Use only soft cups in thecupholder. Hard objects

can injure you in a collision.

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Replacing the tissue box

To replace the center consoletissue box:

1. Lift the console door lid.

2. Slide out the empty tissue box

by pulling it up and out.

3. Slide in the new tissue box.

Hooking floor mat

Installing the floor mats

1. Move the drivers seat to themost rearward position.

2. Position th e drivers side floormat with the rear of the matagainst left (outboard) front edgeof seat track mounting bracket.

3. To re-install mat, align grommetin mat over the locator post andsnap mat into place.

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Removing the floor mat

1. To remove mat, pull up on rearof mat to release from locator post.

Compact disc changer (ifequipped)

The compact disc changer islocated inside the center console.

For information on the compactdisc changer, refer to the AudioGuide.

SPARE TIRE AND JACKYour vehicle is equipped with ajack and a full-size spare tire (ifequipped). For instructions on howto remove and mount the sparetire, refer to the Roadsideemergencies chapter.

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ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Passive anti-theft system

Your ignition key has a uniqueimbedded transponder whichengages engine electronics andallows the vehicle to be started.Without the use of your specialignition key, the vehicle will not

start.During each vehicle start, thecoded key is read by the anti-theftsystem. If the keys ID codematches the code in the anti-theftsystem, the vehicle is enabled tostart.

Your vehicle is equipped with two

electronically coded keys.Additional spare keys can bepurchased through your dealer orselected retailers. Be sure topurchase coded keys with the Fordlogo to ensure proper functionality.If both supplied keys are lost orstolen, the vehicle and any other

keys must be reinitialized by thedealer.

A theft indicator in the instrumentcluster provides operating status ofthe anti-theft system. For moreinformation on this indicator andits function, refer to Wa rn i n g a n d indicator lights in the

Instrumentation chapter.Programming spare keys

Use one of the two electronicallycoded keys supplied with yourvehicle to program additional keys:

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Unlocking the doors

Press UNLOCK to unlock thedriver door. The interior lamps willilluminate.

Press UNLOCK a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors.

Locking the doors

Press LOCK to lock all doors.

To confirm that all doors areclosed and locked, press the LOCK

control a second time. The doorswill lock again, the horn will chirpand the lights will flash.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press the PANIC control toactivate the alarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press thePANIC control again or turn theignition to the Accesory or Onposition.

LOCK

PANIC

UNLOCK

PANIC

UNLOCK

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Replacing the batteries

The transmitter is powered by twocoin type three-volt lithiumbatteries. A decrease in operatingrange can be caused by:

batt ery failure

weather conditions

structures around the vehicle

To replace the batteries:

1. Twist a thin coin between thetwo halves of the transmitter. DONOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OFTHE TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side ofnew batteries down.

3. Snap the two halves backtogether.

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).

Additional information about

remote entry and anti-theftsystems

This device complies with Part 15of the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the two followingconditions: (1) The device may not

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FRONT SEATS

Manually adjusting the frontseats

Split bench seats (if equipped)

Lift the lever on the door side of

the cushion to recline the seat.

Lift the bar in front of the seatcushion to move the seat forwardor backward.

Turn the lumbar support dial toadjust firmness.

Seating and safety restraints

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Using the armrest (if equipped)

Pull the strap to move the armrestdown.

To move the armrest up, lift untilit latches in the upright position.

Manually adjusting the captainschair (if equipped)

Lift the bar on the front of theseat, then move the seat forwardor backward.

Lift the lever on the door side ofthe cushion to recline the seat.

Using the manual lumbarsupport (if equipped)

Turn the lumbar support controlcounterclockwise to adjustfirmness.

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Adjusting the power drivers

front seat (if equipped)Adjusting the power captainschair (if equipped)

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.

REAR SEATS

Rear seat head rests

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3. Pull on the seatback while lifting

the handle to lift the seat into theupright position.

The levers mounted to yoursecond row seats have multiplefunctions which, if the seat leversare used while the vehicle is inmotion, could cause a conditionwhere the seat is not properly

latched. This condition could causeserious injuries in a collision.

Third rear seat (if equipped)

The third rear seat is equippedwith combination lap and shoulderbelts in the outboard seatingpositions and a manual adjust

tongue lap belt in the centerseating position. For moreinformation on the properoperation of these and other safetyrestraints, refer to Usin g safetyrestraints properly in thischapter.

The third rear seat may be

removed from the vehicle foradditional cargo space.

Entering the third row seat

Your vehicle is equipped with anEZ entry feature to allow readyaccess t o t he third row seat. You

may enter the third row seatthrough the passenger side reardoor. Ensure that the first rowpassenger seat is in the uprightposition in order to achieveoptimum access to the third row.


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To minimize the risk of personal

injury, the EZ ent ry seat shouldnot be left in the forward, stowedposition while the vehicle is inmotion. Please ensure that the seatis in the upright, fully latchedposition before putting the vehiclein motion.

1. Locate the lever at the bottom

of the passenger side seatbackmarked 1.

2. Press down on the front of lever1 while pressing the seatbackdown onto the cushion.

3. Locate and lift the lever marked2 while rotating the seat towardthe front row seat.

4. After entering the seat, reversethis procedure; ensure that thelatch tub and surrounding areasare clear.

Removing the third row seat

From the rear of the vehicle, withthe liftgate open:

1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the floor by pressing a keydown the slot of the detachablebuckle.


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2. Before removing the seat, be

sure that the seatbelt anchor isstowed flat into the vehicle floor.

3. Use the black plastic clip(located just above the buckle) tostow the loose seat belt up at thetop, near of the shoulder belt takeoff point.

Pull the seat release leverlocated on the lower right sideof the seatback while pushingthe seatback down into the seatcushion.

The seatback will latch onto thecushion.

4. Lift the seat release bar locatedat the center of the seat near thefloor to release the floor latches.

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6. With assistance, lift the seat out

of the vehicle.Installing the third row seat

Before installing your thrid rowseat, ensure that the seat beltanchors are stowed into the floorand the loose belts are stored outof the way. For proper latching,ensure that the floor tubs are clearof debris.

From the rear of the vehicle, withthe liftgate open:

1. With assistance, lift the seat intothe rear of the vehicle and guidethe seat positioners over the frontpins of the floor tubs.

2. Guide the positioners aroundeach pin and lower the seat down.

When the rear of the seat is1013 cm (45 in) above therear pins, let the seat drop. Thiswill insure that the seat willproperly latch into the floor.

3. Locate the seat belt tongue inthe plastic housing on the floor.

Disconnect the buckle from itsstowage location and connect itto the tongue (making sure thatthe label on the buckle ispointing toward the outside ofthe vehicle (left side) and thatthe belts are not twisted orjammed).

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4. Push up on the seat to verify

that it is latched into the floor.5. Verify t hat the safety belts canmove freely on either side of theseat.

SAFETY RESTRAINTSPRECAUTIONS

The use of safety belts helps to

restrain both driver and passengersin case of a collision. Most statesand in Canada, the law requiresthe use of safety belts.

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and

the lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.

All occupants of thevehicle, including the

driver, should always wear theirsafety belts, even when an airbag Supplemental RestraintSystem is provided.

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It is extremely dangerous

to 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 safety

belts. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and using asafety belt properly.

USING SAFETY RESTRAINTSPROPERLY

Combination lap and shoulder

beltsInsert the tongue into the slot inthe buckle to fasten.

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

The outboard safety restraints in

the vehicle are combination lapand shoulder belts. The frontpassenger and rear seat passengeroutboard safety belts have twotypes of locking modes.


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Vehicle sensitive (emergency)

locking modeThe vehicle sensitive mode is thenormal retractor mode which locksthe belts in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly or turns acorner sharply or if the vehiclereceives an impact of

approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) ormore, the combination safety beltswill lock to help reduce theforward movement of the driverand passengers.

The retractor can be made to lockby pulling on the belt.

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically prelocked; however,the belt will retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver shoulderbelt.

When to use the automaticlocking mode

When a tight lap and shoulderbelt fit is desired.

Any time a child safety seat isinstalled in the vehicle. Forinformation on the proper use of

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Using automatic locking mode

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

1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder belt portion

and pull downward until the entirebelt is extracted.

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

Canceling automatic locking

modeDisconnect the combination lapand shoulder belt and allow it tocompletely retract. This will cancelthe automatic locking mode andactivate the vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode.

Adjusting the lap belt

A lap belt is located in the centerof the rear seat and third row seat

(if equipped).Because the lap belt does not havea retractor to automatically adjustitself during vehicle movement, thelap belt must be adjusted beforeuse.


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To shorten the belt:

Buckle the belt.

Pull the loose end of the beltuntil snug.

To lengthen the belt:

Tip and pull the tongue.

Do not wear the lap belt aroundyour waist, keep it low aroundyour hips.

Front seat safety belt heightadjustment

Adjust the height of the shoulder

belt so that the belt rests acrossthe middle of your shoulder.

To lower the height of the shoulderbelt:

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To raise the height of the shoulder

belt: Slide up.

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

Safety belt maintenance

Check the safety belt systemsperiodically to make sure that theywork properly and are notdamaged. If your vehicle has beeninvolved in an accident, have all

the safety belts and child seatanchoring brackets ( if equipped)examined by a qualified technician.Refer to Clean in g an d carin g foryour vehicle in the Maintenancean d care chapter for moreinformation on maintaining yoursafety belts.

Failure to replace thesafety belt assembly

under the above conditionscould result in severepersonal injuries in the eventof a collision.

Safety belt extension assembly

For some people, the safety beltmay be too short even when it isfully e xten ded. You can add about20 cm (8 in.) to the belt lengthwith a safety belt extensionassembly (part # 611C22). Safety


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belt extensions are available at no

cost from your Ford orLincoln/Mercury dealer.

Use only extensions manufacturedby the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification islocated at the end of the webbingon the label. Also, use the safetybelt extension only if the safety

belt is too short for you when fullyextended. Do not use extension tochange the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso.

SAFETY BELT INDICATORLIGHT AND WARNING CHIME

illuminates in the instrument

cluster and a chime sounds toremind the occupants to fastentheir safety belts:

CONDITIONS OF OPERATION

If . . .. . . Then . . . . .

The drivers safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition keyis turned to On. .

The safety belt indicator illuminates for

1-2 minutes and the warning chimesounds for 4- 8 seconds.

The drivers safety belt is

buckled while the indicator lightis illuminated and the reminderchime is sounding . . .

The safety belt indicator light and

reminder chime turn off.

The drivers safety belt is

buckled before the ignition keyis turned to On. . .

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautions

The supplemental restraint systemis designed to:

work with the safety belt to

protect the driver and rightfront passenger

reduce certain upper bodyinjuries

Failure to follow theseinstructions will affect theperformance of the safety beltsand increase the risk of personalinjury.

The right front passengerair bag is not designed to

restrain occupants in the frontseating position.

Do not place objects ormount equipment on or

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Do not attempt to service,

repair, or modify the AirBag Supplement al RestraintSystem or its fuses. See yourFord or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags

For additional important safety

information, read all informationon safety restraints in this guide.

Children should always wear theirsafety belts. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the riskof injury in a collision.

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If the air bag is inflated,

the air bag will notfunction again and must bereplaced immediately. If theair bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase therisk of injury in a collision.

The SRS consists of:

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

one or more impact and safingsensors,

a readiness light and tone

and the electrical wiring whichconnects the components.

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.

Determining if the system isoperational

The SRS uses a readiness light inthe instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of thesystem. Refer to the Air bag

readiness section in theInstrumentation chapter. Routinemaintenance of the air bag is notrequired.


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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 immediately afterignition is turned on.

A group of five beeps will beheard. 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 bagequipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician.Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FORCHILDREN

Important child restraintprecautions

You are required by law t o usesafety restraints for children in theU.S. and Canada. If small childrenride in your vehicle (generallychildren who are four years old oryounger and who weigh 18 kg [40lbs] or less), you must put them in


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safety seats made especially for

children. Check your local andstate laws for specificrequirements regarding the safetyof children in your vehicle.

Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect the

child from injury in a collision.

Do not leave children,unreliable adults, or pets

unattended in your vehicle.

Always follow the instructions and

warnings that come with any infantor child restraint you might use.

If possible, place children in therear seat of your vehicle. Accidentstatistics suggest that children aresafer when properly restrained inrear seating positions than whenthey are restrained in front seating

positions.

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.

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can be positioned so it does not

cross or rest in front of the childsface 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 shoulder

belts 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 the


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Installing child safety seats in

combination lap and shoulderbelt seating positions

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

If you choose to install a childsafety seat in the front passengerseat, move the seat as far back aspossible.

Rear-facing child seats orinfant carriers should

never be placed in the frontseats.

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

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3. While holding the shoulder and

lap 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 thelatch engage. Make sure thetongue is latched securely bypulling on it.

5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of the belt

is extracted and a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. Thebelt will click as it retracts to

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7. Pull the lap belt portion across

the 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 automaticlocking mode (you should not be

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

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Child and infant or child safety

seats

Carefully follow all of themanufacture rs instructions

included with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seatproperly, the child may beinjured in a sudden stop or

collision.

Ford recommends the use of achild safety seat having a toptether strap. Install the child safetyseat in a seating position which iscapable of providing a tetheranchorage. For more information

on top tether straps see Attachingsafety seats with tether straps inthis chapter.

When installing a child safety seat:

Use the correct safety beltbuckle for that seating position.

Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened in the buckle. Keep the buckle release button

pointing up and away from thesafety seat, with the tonguebetween the child seat and therelease button, to preventaccidental unbuckling.

Place seatbacks in the upright

position.

Put the safety belt in theautomatic locking mode. Referto Using the automatic lockingm o d e in this chapter.


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Using a tether strap

Ford recommends using childsafety seats with a top tetherstrap. Contact the manufacturer ofyour safety seat for informationabout ordering a tether strap if oneis not provided to you.

Ford recommends you attachtether safety seats in a rear seating

position (if possible), with thetether strap attached to the tetheranchor bracket.

Tether anchor brackets may alsobe installed to the floor behind thesecond row seats.

Tether anchor hardware

A tethered seat can be installed inthe front seat; put the tether strapover the seatback and attach it toa anchor bracket.

A 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 anchor bracket m u s t be installed using thein stru ction s provided with thekit.

Contact your Ford dealer for a freetether anchor kit (613D74).Carefully follow the instructionsprovided with the kit.


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BEFORE STARTING YOUR

VEHICLE

Important safety precautions

A computer system controls theengines idle revolut ions perminute (RPM). When the enginestarts, the idle RPM runs faster towarm the engine. If the engine idle

speed does not slow downautomatically, have the vehiclechecked. Do not allow the vehicleto idle for more than ten minutes.

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.

Do not start your vehiclein a closed garage or in

other enclosed areas. Exhaustfumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you start

the engine. See Guardi ngagai n st exhau st fu m es in thischapter for more instructions.

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If you smell exhaust fumes

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

Preparing to start the vehicle

Engine starting is controlled by the

spark 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 toStartin g the vehicle 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 tothe Seating and safety restraintschapter.

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

If the drivers safet y belt icon isfastened, the light does notilluminate.

STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Starting the engine

1. Turn the key to 5 (Start)without pressing the accelerator.The key will return to 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 the temperature

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Important ventilating

informationIf the engine is idling while thevehicle is stopped in an open areafor long periods of time, open thewindows at least 2.5 cm (oneinch).

Adjust the heating or airconditioning (if equipped) to bring

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

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Guarding against exhaust

fumesAlthough 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 body

ventilation systems checkedwhenever:

the vehicle is raised for service

the sound of the exhaust systemchanges

the vehicle has been damaged ina collision

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BRAKES

Brakes

Your brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the Service Guide formaintenance scheduling.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (ifequipped)

The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lock up duringbrake applications andcompensating for this tendency.The front wheels are preventedfrom locking even when the brakesare firmly applied. Theaccompanying illustration depictsthe advantage of an ABS equippedvehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABSequipped vehicle (on top) duringhard braking.

Using ABS

In an emergency, apply full forceon the brake. The ABS will beactivated immediately, thusallowing you to retain fullsteering control of your vehicleand, providing there is sufficientspace, will enable you to avoidobstacles and bring the vehicleto a quiet stop.

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

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Braking with ABS

On vehicles with ABS, the wheelswill not lock and slide when youpress down hard on the brakepedal. The ABS automaticallyreleases and reapplies the frontand rear brakes independentlywhenever the wheels start to lock.When this happens, you will feel

the brake pedal pulse. This pulsemay be unfamiliar feeling, but it isa normal indication that the ABS isworking as designed.

Do not pump the brake pedal ofvehicles with ABS.

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Parking brake

To engage the parking brake:

To disengage the parking brake:

Always set the parkingbrake fully and make sure

that the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or in 1 (First)(manual transmission).

STEERING

Your vehicle is equ ipped withpower steering. Power steeringuses energy from the engine tohelp steer the vehicle.

BRAKE

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Never hold the steering wheel to

the extreme right or the extremeleft for more than a few secondswhen the engine is running. Thisaction could damage the powersteering pump.

Speed sensitive steering

The steering in your vehicle isspeed sensitive. At high speeds,steering assist will decrease toimprove steering feel. At lowerspeeds, maneuverability will beincreased.

If the amount of effort required to

steer your vehicle changes at aconstant vehicle speed, have thepower steering system checked byyour dealer or a qualified servicetechnician.

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UNDERSTANDING THE

TRACTION-LOK

REAR AXLE(IF EQUIPPED)

This axle provides added tractionon slipper y surfaces, particularlywhen one or more wheels are on asurface with poor traction.

Extended use of other thanmatching size tires on a

Traction-Lok rear axle couldresult in a permanent reduction ineffectiveness. This loss ofeffectiveness does not affectnormal driving and should not benoticeable to the driver.

To avoid injury, never run

the engine with one wheeloff the ground, such as whenchanging a tire.

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IFEQUIPPED)

The air suspension system isdesigned to improve ride, handlingand general vehicle performancefor static, on and off road drivingconditions.

The load leveling feature of the airsuspension system automaticallykeeps the vehicle at a constantlevel if a load is added or removedfrom the vehicle.

The height adjustment feature(4x4 air suspension system only)automatically controls the vehicleheight over a range ofapproximately 5 cm (2 in) basedon vehicle speed, ignition position

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and selection of two or four-wheel

drive modes.The air suspension system placesthe vehicle at its lowest height toprovide easy entry and exit whenthe vehicle is parked, the ignitionis turned off and all doors areclosed.

The air suspension system raises

the vehicle approximately 2.5 cm(1 in) to its normal ride positionwhen the ignition is turned on, thetransmission is initially shifted intothe drive or reverse mode and alldoors are closed.

In 4WD Low, the air suspensionsystem raises the vehicle an

additional 2.5 cm (1 in) above thenormal ride height to improvevehicle ground clearance. However,if the vehicle speed exceeds 40km/h (25 mph), the system willlower the vehicle to its normal rideheight to maximize ride comfort.The vehicle will raise again if

vehicle speed is less than 13 km/h(8 mph) for one minute. In 4WDLow, do not exceed 56 km/h (35mph).

As a safety consideration,whenever a door is opened(including the liftgate and liftgateglass) the system memorizes and

maintains the height at themoment the door was opened. Thesystem will maintain this heightuntil all doors are closed or untilvehicle speed exceeds 16 km/h (10mph).

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An on board air compressor and

solenoids are used to raise andlower the vehicle. It is normal tooccasionally hear a buzz or clickingfrom the vehicle even when theignition is turned off. The systemstays energized for 40 minutesafter the ignition is turned off tocompensate for any load changesmade after the vehicle is parked.

Air suspension service systemswitch

The air suspension service systemswitch is located below the glovebox at the lower right side of thepassenger foot well. Normal vehicleoperation does not require any

action by the driver. If this switchis in the OFF position, the airsuspension system will not operateand the CHECK SUSP warninglight in the instrument cluster willilluminate.

On vehicles equipped with

Air Suspension, turn OFFthe Air Suspension switch priorto jacking, hoisting or towingyour vehicle.

Check air suspension light

The warning and indicator lightCHECK SUSP illuminates when theair suspension switch is turned offor an air suspension system faulthas been detected.

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Pull the gearshift lever towards

you and downward to move theautomatic gearshift.

P(Park) Always come to acomplete stop before shifting intoor out of P (Park).

When you leave yourvehicle, place the gearshift

lever in P (Park). Set theparking brake fully, and shut offthe engine. Never park yourvehicle in N (Neutral). If you donot take these precautions, yourvehicle may move suddenly andinjure someone.

R(Reverse) Always come to acomplete stop before shifting intoor out of R(Reverse).

N(Neutral) Vehicle is free toroll.

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D (Overdrive) The normal

driving position for the best fueleconomy. Transmission operates ingears one through four.

D (Overdrive) can be deactivatedby pressing the transmissioncontrol switch on t he end of thegearshift lever. The transmissioncontrol indicator light (TCIL)

(OFF) on the end of the gearshiftlever will remain off.

D(Drive) Not shown on thedisplay. Activate by pressing thetransmission control switch on theend of the gearshift lever. TheTCIL(OFF) will illuminate on thegearshift lever. Transmission

operates in gears one throughthree. D(Drive) provides moreengine braking thanD (Overdrive) and is useful

whenever driving conditions (i.e.,city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) causethe transmission to excessivelyshift between D (Overdrive) andD(Drive). Also deactivateD (Overdrive) when:

driving with a heavy load

towing a trailer up or downsteep hills

additional engine braking isdesired

To return to D (Overdrive)mode, press the transmissioncontrol switch. The TCIL (OFF)will no longer be illuminated.

Each time the vehicle is started,the transmission will automaticallyreturn to normal overdrive mode.

OVERDRIVE OFF

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2(Second) Use 2(Second) to

start-up on slippery roads or toprovide additional engine brakingon downgrades. Transmissionoperates in first and second gears.

1(Low) Use 1(Low) to providemaximum engine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2(Second) or to

D (Overdrive). Selecting 1(Low)at higher speeds causes a shift to2(Second), and will shift to 1(Low)after vehicle decelerates to theproper speed.

Brake-shift interlock

The brake-shift interlock featureprevents you from shifting fromP(Park) unless the brake pedal isdepressed (with the igni

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