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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
Customer assistance
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
Index
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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 braking 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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Introduction
Vehicle symbol glossary These are some of the symbols you may have on your vehicle. Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt
Airbag - Front
Airbag - Side
Child Seat
Child Seat Installation Warning
Child Seat Tether Anchorage
Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based
Traction Control
Master Lighting Switch
Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps - Front
Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset
Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield Defrost/Demist
Power Windows Front/Rear
Rear Window Defrost/Demist
Power Window Lockout
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Introduction
Vehicle symbol glossary
Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock
Panic Alarm
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery
Do Not Open When Hot
Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks
Battery Acid
Explosive Gas
Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid Level
Engine Air Filter
Jack
Emission System
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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Traction control* Page 25
Power Mirrors* Page 24
Rear window defroster control*Page 57
Turn signal/high beam Page 8
Instrument clusterPage 56
Hazard flasher control Page 58
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Hood release Page 22, 23
Headlamp control/ Foglamp control*Page 55
Tilt steering wheel leverPage 54
Ignition switch Page 59
Speed control* Page 56
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Instrument panel dimmer switchInstrumentation
On various models, the appearance and location of some items may differ from those shown here. However, the page references given still apply.
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Anti-theft system status indicator*LO
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PANEL A/C MAX A/C
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FLOOR FLR DEF DEF
POWER
AUDIO
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Climate control systemPage 34
Electronic sound system*if equipped
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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.
Air bag secondary warning Flashes periodically when there is a malfunction with the air bag system. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
Instrumentation
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Alternative design
Alternative design
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
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Traction control system light (if equipped) This light comes on when the traction control system has been disengaged. It may flash on and off while driving to indicate the system is operating.
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
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If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position or stays on continuously while you are driving, have the traction control system checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible. For more information, refer to Traction Control in the Driving chapter.
Low coolant (if equipped) Briefly 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.
O/D Off indicator (Automatic transaxle only) Illuminates and remains illuminated when the transaxle control switch (TCS) on the side of the gearshift lever is pressed and overdrive is turned off. For details, refer to the Driving chapter. 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.
Instrumentation
TRACTION CONTROL
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TRACTION CONTROL
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Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics (OBD II) system. This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
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Instrumentation
The check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.
What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your check engine light to illuminate. Examples are: • The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly) • Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. • The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened.
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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three drive cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the check engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the check engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occuring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle com- ponents, possibly causing a fire.
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Low fuel reminder Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling the vehicle after the light first comes on, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is still fuel in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds immediately after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level for bulb verification.
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 (if equipped) Illuminates when foglamps are switched on. Refer to Foglamp control in the Controls and features chapter for notes on use.
Instrumentation
CHECK ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE
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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. Illumination while driving may indicate that one of the braking circuits has failed. The second braking circuit will remain intact. However, you will need to brake harder and allow for increased stopping distances.
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Have the system checked by your dealer or qualified technician before continuing your journey.
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.
Brake system and ABS warning lights If both warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the braking system checked by your dealer or qualified service technician before continuing your journey. When stopping the vehicle, slowly reduce the speed. Use the brakes with great care.
Instrumentation
BRAKE
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BRAKE
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Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when engine oil pressure falls below normal range when the engine is running. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. If the engine oil level is correct, do not start the engine, see your dealer or qualified service technician.
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Instrumentation
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), traction control, ABS, brake, 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.
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.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and let the engine cool. Refer to Checking/ Adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Odometer Registers the total mileage of the vehicle. Trip odometer The trip odometer can register the mileage of individual journeys. To reset, depress the button.
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Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Fuel gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS
Headlamp control
Lamps off. Turn one position clockwise:
Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps, and tail lamps on.
Turn two positions clockwise:
Headlamps on.
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Controls and features
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Pull out the control while the headlamps are on to turn the foglamps on. Push in the control to deactivate the foglamps.
Daytime running lights (DRL) (Canadian vehicles only) The DRL system turns on the highbeam headlamps, with a reduced light output, when: • the vehicle is running and the ignition is in the on position and • the headlamp system is in the off position.
The daytime running light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
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Rear window defroster (if equipped) Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The ignition must be in the on position to operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the off position. To manually turn off the defroster, push the control again.
Traction control system (if equipped) This button turns the traction control system off and on. See Driving for more information.
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Controls and features
Panel dimmer control Adjust the control to vary the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on. To switch on the interior lamp, rotate the control completely to the left.
Power mirrors (if equipped) The control can be swivelled and turned. Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the driver’s side mirror, clockwise to adjust the passenger side mirror. Adjust the selected mirror by moving the center control in the desired direction. Then turn the control back to the center position.
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Climate control system
Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems: • Manual heating system • Manual heating and air
conditioning system
In some modes, the two systems function similarly. In modes where the systems do not function similarly, the different functions are noted.
Vents Airflow from the vents may be adjusted by moving the horizontal control or vertically adjusting the vent (except passenger side outer vent) according to your airflow preference.
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Controls and features
Heater only system (if equipped)
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Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
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Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.
Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. • PANEL – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. • OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. • PNL/FLR – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. • FLOOR – Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air through floor ducts.
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• FLR/DEF – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.
