1998 Ford Contour Owners Manual

Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets and warm water. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no nicks, wear or cuts.

Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and

attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Cleaning and caring for your vehicle Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes.

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Capacities and specifications

Motorcraft parts

Component

2.0 litre engine

2.5 litre engine

Part number

Spark plug*

Air filter

Passenger compartment air filter

Fuel filter

Oil filter

Battery

PCV valve

Crankcase ventilation filter

AZFS-22F # 1+2** AZFS-22FE# 3+4

FA-1612

FP4

FG-800A

FL-2005

BXT-40R

EV-224

FA-1621

AWSF-32F

FA-1613

FP4

FG-800A

FL-820

BXT-40R

EV-152

—

* Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug and gap specifications. ** If a spark plug is removed for examination, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder.

If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part number suffix letter “FE” as shown on the engine decal.

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Capacities and specifications

Capacities

Engine oil - with filter - without

Manual transaxle

Automatic transaxle with oil cooler

Power steering

Cooling system with heating

Windshield washer fluid

Fuel tank

Braking system

* Total capacity ** with automatic transaxle

2.0 litre engine

2.5 litre engine

4.25 l (4.5 qts) 3.75 l (4.0 qts)

5.5 l (5.8 qts) 5.0 l (5.3 qts)

2.6 l (2.7 qts)

8.5 l (9.0 qts.)

9.6 l (10.2 qts)

Fill to MAX mark

6.6 l (7.0 qts)* 7.1 l (7.5 qts)**

9.5 l (10.0 qts)* 9.7 l (10.2 qts)**

Fill to top of reservoir

61.5 l (16.2 gallons)

Fill to MAX mark

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Capacities and specifications

Lubricant Specifications

Item

Brake fluid

Ford part name or equivalent

Ford

part number

Ford

specification

High performance DOT 3 brake fluid

C6AZ-19542-AB

ESA-M6C25-A

Engine coolant

Premium engine

E2FZ-19549-AA

coolant

CXC-8-B*

WSE-97B44-A

Motorcraft motor oil 5W-30 super

premium

MERCON® power steering

fluid

Motorcraft

MERCON® ATF

XO-5W30-QSP

American Petroleum Institute Certification

Mark and

WSS-M2C153-G

E6AZ-19582-AA

MERCON®

XT-2-QDX

MERCON®

Ultra-clear

C9AZ-19550-AA

windshield washer

concentrate

or

ESR-M17P5-A

C9AZ-19550-BA

Engine oil

Power steering fluid

Transaxle fluid automatic/ 5-speed manual

Windshield washer fluid

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Capacities and specifications

Engine data

Engine

Capacity

Power output

Max. torque

Fuel required

Continuous engine speed

Max. intermittent engine speed

Idle speed (manual transaxle)

Mixture preparation

Firing order

Spark plug gap

Ignition system

2.0 litre Engine

1988

96 (125)

5500

176 (130)

4000

cm3
kW (HP) at rpm Nm (lb-ft) at rpm

2.5 litre Engine

2544

125 (170)

6250

220 (162)

4250

rpm

rpm

rpm

mm

87 Octane

6150

6375

6700

6925

800±50
(880±50)

725±50
(725±50)

Injection system

1-3-4-2

1-4-2-5-3-6

1.3

Electronically controlled

Valve clearances

Inlet Exhaust

0.14 mm 0.30 mm

0.11-0.18* 0.27-0.34*

Hydraulic valve

adjusters

* Mechanical valve adjuster

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Capacities and specifications

Dimensions

A = Maximum length

B = Overall width (without mirrors)

mm (inches)

4556 (179.4)

1751 (68.9)

C = Overall height (curb weight)

1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2)

2704 (106.5)

Front

Rear

1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8)

1483 - 1502* (58.4 - 59.1)

D = Wheelbase

E = Track

* Dependent on tire size

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Capacities and specifications

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is attached to a metal tag and is located on the front driver’s side of the instrument panel. The VIN tag may be seen by looking through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.

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Reporting safety defects

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll–free at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to NHTSA

U.S.Department of Transportation

400 Seventh Street

Washington D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.

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Page

Index

Page

Accessory position on the ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Additives, engine oil . . . . . . . . .135
Air bag supplemental restraint system

and child safety seats . . . . . . . .59
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
indicator light . . . . . . . . . . .10, 62
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
wearing safety belts . . . . . . . . .58

Air conditioning (see Climate control system) Alarm, activating panic . . . . . . . .42
Antenna, radio (see Audio sytem) . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . .87
Anti-theft system (see Passive Anti-Theft System) . . . . . . . . . . .44
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Automatic transaxle

driving with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
fluid, adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
fluid, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .187
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .188

Brake fluid

checking and adding . . . . . . . .138
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Brake-shift interlock . . . . . . . . . .91
Brakelamps (see Bulb replacement) Brakes

anti-lock brake system (ABS) .87
brake warning light . . . . . . . . . .11
fluid, checking and adding . . .138
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .187
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .188
parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Built-in child seat

folding up the seat . . . . . . . . . .73
inspection after a collision . . . .73
interlock safety feature . . . . . . .69
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
retractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Bulbs, replacing

foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
high-mounted brake lamp . . . .174
license plate lamp . . . . . . . . . .173
rear lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Backing up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92, 98
Battery

charging system warning light . .7
jumping a disabled battery . . .124
proper disposal, recycling . . . .148
replacement, specifications . .186
servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Cabin air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Capacities for refilling fluids . . .187
Carbon monoxyde in exhaust . .166
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . .168
Chains, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Changing a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Charging system warning light . . .7

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Index

Page

Page

Child safety restraints

built-in child seat . . . . . . . . . . .68
child safety seats . . . . . . . . . . . .74
children and safety belts . . .64, 66

Child safety seats

and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
attaching with tether straps . . .77
automatic locking mode . . . . . .52
Childproof safety locks . . . . . . . .38
Chimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment . . . . . . . .182
exterior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . .184
plastic exterior parts . . . . . . . .183
safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Climate control system

air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
controlling airflow . . . . . . . . . . .23
defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clutch

operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
recommended shift speeds . . . .97
Cold engine starting . . . . . . . . . .85
Controls

instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . .17
mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
power seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Daytime running lights . . . . . . . .18
Defects, reporting . . . . . . . . . . .192
Defrost

rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Dipstick, engine oil . . . . . . . . . .133
Door mounted controls . . . . . . . .37
Driving under special conditions

heavy load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Electrical system

fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Emergencies, roadside

fuel pump shut-off switch . . . .110
jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Emergency brake (see Parking brake) Emission control system . . . . . .166
Engine

check engine warning light . . . . .9
fuel pump shut-off switch . . . .110
lubricant specifications . . . . . .188
preparing to start . . . . . . . . . . .82
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .187
starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Engine block heater . . . . . . . . . .86
Engine coolant

checking and adding . . . . . . . .139
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
low coolant warning light . . . . . .8
refilll capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .187
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Engine fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

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Engine oil

Page

Fuses

Index

Page

changing oil and filter . . . . . . .136
checking and adding . . . . . . . .135
dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
engine oil pressure warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
filter specifications . . . . . . . . .186
refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . .187
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . . .81, 166

Fan (see Engine fan) Flasher, hazard . . . . . . . . . .29, 110
Flashing the lights . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Fluid refill capacities . . . . . . . . .187
Foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 172
Fuel

calculating fuel economy . . . .165
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
choosing the right fuel . . . . . .162
consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
low fuel warning light . . . . . . . . .9
octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
running out of fuel . . . . . . . . .166
safety information relating to automotive fuels . . . . . . . . .160
Fuel pump shut-off switch . . . .110
Fuse panels

engine compartment . . . . . . . .113
instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . .115

charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 117
checking and replacing . . . . . .112

Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) Gauges

engine coolant temperature . . .15
fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . .100
Gearshift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 96
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .100

Hazard flashers . . . . . . . . . .29, 110
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Headlamps

aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
bulb specifications . . . . . . . . .175
daytime running light . . . . . . . .18
flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .171
turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . .17
warning chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

High beams

indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Index

Page

Page

Lamps

bulb replacement specification chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
daytime running light system . .18
flashing the lamps . . . . . . . . . . .30
foglamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 172
hazard flashers . . . . . . . . .29, 110
headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
high beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
high-mounted brake lamp . . . .174
instrument panel, dimming . . .19
interior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
reading lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . .170
rear lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Lights, warning and indicator

air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) . . . . . . .11
brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
charging system . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
check engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . .11
high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
low coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
low fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
overdrive off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
testing the warning lights . . . . .12
turn signal indicator . . . . . . . . . .6
Load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Lubricant specifications . . . . . .188
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . .39

High-mount brakelamp . . . . . . .174
Hood

latch location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Idle, relearning . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Idle, speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .149, 189
Ignition

chime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
positions on the ignition . . . . . .27
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Instrument panel

cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
lighting up the panel . . . . . . . . .19

Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat) Intermittent wipers . . . . . . . . . . .31
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Jack

positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Jump starting your vehicle

attaching cables . . . . . . . . . . . .125
disconnecting cables . . . . . . . .126

Keys

key in ignition warning chime .13
positions of the ignition . . . . . .27

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Index

Page

Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle

backing up (reverse) . . . . . . . . .98
clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
fluid, capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
fluid, checking and adding . . .138
shift speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Mileage, calculating fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Mirrors

side view mirrors (power) . . . .20
Motorcraft parts . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Power distribution box (see Fuses) Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Power features

mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Power steering

fluid, checking and adding . . .143
fluid, refill capacity . . . . . . . . .187
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .188

Radio (see Audio system) . . . . . .21
Rear window defroster . . . . . . . .19
Refill capacities for fluids . . . . .187
Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Remote control

luggage compartment . . . . . . . .39

Remote entry system

locking/unlocking doors . . . . . .41
opening the trunk . . . . . . . . . . .42
panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
replacing the batteries . . . . . . .42
replacement/additional transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Repairing paint chips . . . . . . . .181
Reporting safety defects . . . . . .192
Restraints, safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Rotating the tires . . . . . . . . . . . .155

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Oil (see Engine oil) Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136, 187
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 93
Overhead controls . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Panel dimmer control . . . . . . . . .19
Panic alarm, remote entry sytem 42
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) . . .186
Passenger compartment air filter (see Cabin air filter) . .150
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Page

Page

Safety belts (see Safety restraints) Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Safety defects, reporting . . . . . .192
Safety restraints

adjusting the safety belts . .50, 54
automatic locking mode (retractors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
cleaning the safety belts . . . . .185
extention assembly . . . . . . . . . .56
for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
lap and shoulder belts . . . . . . . .51
maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .57, 185
vehicle sensitive locking mode .52
warning light and chime . . . .7, 12

Safety seats for children

and air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 75
attaching with tether straps . . .77
automatic locking mode (retractors) . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 74
built-in child seat . . . . . . . . . . .68
in front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 75
tether anchorage hardware . . .78

Seats

Spare tire

changing the tire . . . . . . . . . . .119
removing the spare tire . . . . . .121
temporary spare tire . . . . . . . .120
Spark plugs, certifications . . . .186
Specification charts, lubricants 188
Speed control

disengaging speed control . . . .35
return to a set speed . . . . . . . . .35
set a speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
set a higher speed . . . . . . . . . . .34
set a lower speed . . . . . . . . . . . .34
turn speed control off . . . . . . . .32
turn speed control on . . . . . . . .32
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Starting your vehicle

preparing to start the vehicle . .82
starting the engine . . . . . . . . . .85
Steering column controls . . . . . .27
Steering wheel

horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
speed control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 58

adjusting the seats, manual . . .47
adjusting the seats, power . . . .48
folding rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . .49
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Servicing your vehicle . . . . . . . .128
Shift-lock system . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Shift positions (see Gearshift) Snow tires and chains . . . . . . . .158

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tail lamps (see Rear lamps) Temperature control (see Climate control) Testing the warning lights . . . . . .12
Tether anchor installation (see Child safety restraints) Tilt steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Tires

changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
checking tire pressure . . . . . .155
cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
inspection and maintenance . .155
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
snow tires and chains . . . . . . .158
spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
tire grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . .153, 156
wearbands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Towing your vehicle . . . . . . . . .127
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Transaxle

automatic, operation . . . . . . . . .90
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
fluid, refill capacities . . . . . . . .187
lubricant specifications . . . . . .188
manual, operation . . . . . . . . . . .93

Transmitter (see Remote entry) Trip odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Trunk (see Luggage compartment) remote release lever . . . . . . . . .39
using the remote entry system .42

Turn signal

indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Used engine oil, disposal . . . . . .137

Page

Index

Page

Variable interval wipers . . . . . . . .31
Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Vehicle Emission Control Information(VECI) . . . . . . . . . .166
Vehicle loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Ventilating your vehicle . . . . . . .80
Viscosity (see Engne oil)

Warning chimes

headlamps on . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
key in ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
safety belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Warning lights (see Lights) Washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . .133
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . .90
Wheels

cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
inspection and maintenance . .155

Windows

one-touch down . . . . . . . . . . . .37
power windows, operating . . . .37
rear, defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid . . . .138
checking and replacing wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
fluid, specification . . . . . . . . . .188
variable interval wipers . . . . . . .31
Wrecker towing . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

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Filling station information

Fuel

Fuel tank capacity

Engine oil

Tire size and pressure

Hood release location

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Octane 87

61.5 litres (16.3 gallons)

Use Motorcraft 5W-30 Formula E Fuel Economy Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.

Refer to Safety Compliance Certification label on driver’s door pillar

Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel

Fuel filler location

Left rear of vehicle

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Before driving

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features

Seating and safety restraints

Starting and driving

Starting

Driving

Roadside emergencies

Servicing

Maintenance and care

Capacities and specifications

Contents

17

47

79

87

110

128

186

Reporting safety defects (U. S. only)

192

Index

193

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Introduction

ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

WARNINGS How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this owner’s guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol.

BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too fast during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

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If possible, you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

Introduction

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Instrumentation

Page 19
Rear window defroster control* Page 20
Power mirrors*

Page 30
Turn signal/high beam Page 6
Instrument cluster

Page 29
Hazard flasher control Page 31
Windshield wiper/washer control

N O RMAL

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TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

CHECK ENGINE

MIRRO R

On

Off

BRAKE

1/2

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Res

Set Acc

Coast

Page 132
Hood release Page 17
Headlamp control/ Foglamp control*

Page 28
Tilt steering wheel lever

Page 27
Ignition switch Page 32
Speed control* Page 29
Horn

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Page 19
Instrument panel dimmer switch

H M

I 0 2 0

LO

OFF

PANEL A/C MAX A/C

HI

PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

VOLUME

SCAN

ANS

EJECT

SEEK

SIDE

1-2

Instrumentation

On various models the appearance and location of some items may differ from those shown here. However, the page references given still apply.

Page 45
Anti-theft system status indicator*

Page 21
Clock

Page 22
Climate control system

Electronic sound system; refer to “Audio Guide”

*if equipped

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Instrumentation

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BRAKE

CHECK ENGINE

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N O RMAL

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

N O RMAL

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TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

CHECK ENGINE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES

There are two different instrument cluster designs. The individual warning and indicator lights are described on the following pages.

Turn signal Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are activated.

Alternative design

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Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly and the vehicle may require electrical system service.

Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. For more information, refer to Safety belt indicator light and warning chime in the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on.

Instrumentation

Alternative design

Alternative design

Alternative design

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Instrumentation

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BRAKE

CHECK ENGINE

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N O RMAL

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

N O RMAL

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TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

CHECK ENGINE

Low coolant (if equipped) Briely illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Illuminates when the engine coolant level is low. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine coolant level.

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

Instrumentation

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

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O/D Off indicator (Automatic transaxle only) Illuminates and remains illuminated when the transaxle control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever is pressed and overdrive is turned off. Indicates the status of the transaxle and will flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. If the flashing persists, have your transaxle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. If the condition persists, your transaxle may be damaged.

Check engine Illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the engine’s emission control system requires service or if the fuel filler cap is not fitted correctly.

CHECK ENGINE

Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is low.

CHECK ENGINE

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Instrumentation

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160

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100
110
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BRAKE

CHECK ENGINE

1/2

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

N O RMAL

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

N O RMAL

x 1000

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BRAKE

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TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

CHECK ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE

Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Front foglamps Illuminates when foglamps are switched on. Refer to Foglamps control in the Controls and features chapter for notes on use.

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Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to indicate low brake fluid level.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced.

Engine oil pressure Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when engine oil pressure has been lost. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. If the engine oil level is correct and the light stays on, see your dealer or qualified service technician.

Instrumentation

BRAKE

BRAKE

Alternative design

BRAKE

BRAKE

Alternative design

BRAKE

BRAKE

Alternative design

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Instrumentation

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BRAKE

CHECK ENGINE

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N O RMAL

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

N O RMAL

x 1000

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BRAKE

1/2

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TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

CHECK ENGINE

Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes

Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The following warning and indicator lights will illuminate briefly: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver’s safety belt is fastened), low coolant, low fuel, engine oil pressure, check engine and air bag readiness. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician.

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Instrumentation

Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is open.

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the off/lock or accessory position and the driver’s door is open.

Safety belt warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

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Instrumentation

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120

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160

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110
120

180

200

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BRAKE

CHECK ENGINE

1/2

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

N O RMAL

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

N O RMAL

x 1000

55

50