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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
Reporting Safety Defects
Index
Contents
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Introduction
ICONS The following icons appear in this Owner Guide:
indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of warnings.
indicates that vehicle
information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.
Warnings Warnings remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers, or others. Please read all warnings carefully.
Breaking-in your vehicle Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or breaking-in period during the first 1,600 km (1,000
miles) of driving. During this period: † change your vehicle’s speed often as you drive. Do not drive at one speed for a long time. † use only the type of engine oil Ford recommends. Do not use special “break-in” oils. † avoid sudden stops. Thebreak-in period for brake linings lasts for 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of highway driving or 160 km (100 miles) of city driving.
Introduction
Information about this guide This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
Instrumentation
Exterior lamps and turn signal lever (pg. 26 and pg. 9)
Foglamp switch (if equipped) (pg. 27)
Engine coolant temperature gauge (pg. 13)
Speedometer (pg. 13)
Fuel gauge (pg. 13)
Tachometer (if equipped) (pg. 14)
Warning lights (pg. 6)
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MIRRORS
RPM x 1000
O F FM I S T I N T
RSM
SET(cid:13) ACC
CST
Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 15)
Power mirrors control (if equipped) (pg. 16)
Speed control (if equipped) (pg. 27)
Wiper/washer lever (pg. 30) Rear wiper/washer (if equipped) (pg. 30)
Instrumentation
Vents (pg. 18)
Refer to Audio Guide (electronic stereo radio with cassette shown; others available) (pg. 17)
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13)
TUNE(cid:13)
VOL(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13)
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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BAL
FADE
1(cid:13)
SIDE 1-2
5(cid:13)
6(cid:13)
LO
HI
OFF
R.DEF
A/C
MAX(cid:13) A/C
Climate controls (pg. 17)
* if equipped with air conditioning
Rear window defroster (if equipped) (pg. 24)
(cid:13) (cid:13) (cid:13) (cid:13) (cid:13) (cid:13) Instrumentation
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
Instrument cluster lights Baseclusterlights
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FUEL FILL
SERVICE(cid:13) ENGINE(cid:13) SOON
ABS
BRAKE
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CHECK(cid:13) COOLANT
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Sportclusterlights
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SERVICE(cid:13) ENGINE(cid:13) SOON
LOW(cid:13) FUEL
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BRAKE
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CHECK(cid:13) COOLANT
Baseclusterlights
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FUEL FILL
SERVICE(cid:13) ENGINE(cid:13) SOON
LOW(cid:13) FUEL
ABS
BRAKE
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Sportclusterlights
Instrumentation
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SERVICE(cid:13) ENGINE(cid:13) SOON
LOW(cid:13) FUEL
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BRAKE
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CHECK(cid:13) COOLANT
THEFT
LOW(cid:13) FUEL
SERVICE(cid:13) ENGINE(cid:13) SOON
Lowfuel Illuminates when the fuel tank is almost empty (approximately 8
liters [2 gallons] remain). The lights will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Serviceenginesoon Illuminates when the engine’s emissions control system requires service. The light will also illuminate, and will remain illuminated, when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Airbagreadiness Illuminates when the air bag system requires servicing. The light will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON.Instrumentation
Safetybelt The safety warning light/chime is a reminder to fasten your safety belt. One of the following will take place: † If the lap/shoulder belt is not will
buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, the illuminate for approximately one minute or until the safety belt is buckled.
† If the lap/shoulder belt is
is illuminated buckled while and the chime is sounding, both will turn off.
† If the lap/shoulder belt is
buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, neither light or chime will activate.
Upshift(ifequipped) Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transaxle gear for the maximum fuel economy. Brake Illuminates when the parking brake is activated and the ignition is keyed to ON or the brake fluid level is low. In addition, with the parking brake off, the light will illuminate when the engine is cranked.
BRAKE
Anti-lockbrakesystem(ABS) Illuminates when the ABS needs service. The light will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Turnsignal Illuminates when the left hand or right hand turn signal or the hazard lamps are illuminated. Highbeams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on.
Anti-theft(ifequipped) Illuminates when the anti-theft system is arming and flashes when the anti-theft system is armed. Charging Illuminates when there is a problem with the alternator or charging system and the electrical system requires service. The light will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Oilpressure Illuminates when the oil pressure is low, not the low oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. Stop the vehicle and check the oil level as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle if the light remains on. The light will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off.
Instrumentation
ABS
THEFT
CHECK(cid:13)
COOLANT
Instrumentation
Enginecoolant Illuminates when there is low coolant level or a problem with the engine coolant system. Stop the vehicle and check the engine coolant level as soon as possible. The light will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. For more information on engine coolant, refer to Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Liftgateajar(ifequipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and the liftgate is open. Many of the lights illuminate briefly when you start the vehicle. For more information on warning light illumination, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter.
Warning chimes Safetybeltwarningchime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplementalrestraintsystem (SRS)warningchime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
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Instrumentation
Key-in-ignitionwarningchime A warning chime sounds when the key is left in the ignition and any door is opened. Headlamps-onwarningchime A warning chime sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off, and a door is opened.
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Instrumentation
Instrument cluster gauges Baseclustergauges
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Sportclustergauges
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Speedometer
Fuelgauge When the fuel gauge needle is on the E (empty) portion of the gauge, there are between approximately 2 L (.6 gallons) and 4 L (1 gallon) of usable fuel left in the tank. Enginecoolanttemperature gauge If the engine coolant temperature gauge moves into the H zone: 1. Pull off the road as soon as is safely possible. 2. Turn off the engine and let it cool. 3. Check and add engine coolant as necessary. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the coolant level and mixture is not properly maintained, the engine coolant temperature gauge will not read properly.
Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
Odometer The odometer gives a six digit reading of how many kilometers (miles) your vehicle has traveled. Tripodometer The trip odometer gives a four digit reading of how many kilometers (miles) your vehicle has traveled in an individual trip. Press the reset button to begin an individual trip odometer record.
Tachometer
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Controls and features
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MIRROR
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O F FM I S T I N T
RSM
SET ACC
CST
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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BAL
FADE
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SIDE 1-2
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COMP
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HI
OFF
*A/C *MAX(cid:13) A/C
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER SWITCH To adjust the instrument panel dimmer switch: † Rotate the switch to the right to
dim the instrument panel lighting.
† Rotate the switch to the left to brighten the instrument panel lighting.
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XXX
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MIRROR
RPM x 1000
O F FM I S T I N T
RESET
SET(cid:13) ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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BAL
FADE
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SIDE 1-2
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HI
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*A/C *MAX(cid:13) A/C
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(cid:13) (cid:13) 1/2
FUEL FILL
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MIRROR
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O F FM I S T I N T
RESET
SET ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
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FF
BASS
TREB
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FADE
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MIRRORS
Controls and features
POWER OUTSIDE MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the outside mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.
L Driver side mirror R Passenger side mirror
2. Move the mirror control in the desired direction. 3. Lock the mirror by moving the switch to the center position.
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(cid:13) Controls and features
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OFF
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MIRROR
RESET
SET(cid:13) ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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BAL
FADE
1(cid:13)
SIDE 1-2
5(cid:13)
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SIDE 1-2
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*A/C *MAX(cid:13) A/C
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FUEL FILL
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MIRROR
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O F FM I S T I N T
RESET
SET ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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FADE
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LO
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HI
*A/C *MAX(cid:13) A/C
AUDIO SYSTEM For information on the audio system, refer to the Audio Guide.
CLIMATE CONTROLS 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.
* If equipped with air conditioning
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(cid:13) (cid:13) Controls and features
Vents The airflow from the vents may be adjusted by moving the horizontal lever or by moving the vent up and down according to your airflow preference.
SET(cid:13) ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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BAL
FADE
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5(cid:13)
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COMP
SIDE 1-2
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HI
OFF
*A/C *MAX(cid:13) A/C
LO
HI
Operating the climate control Turn the fan speed dial to the desired speed.
Turn the temperature dial to the desired mix of warm and cool air (left for cooler and right for warmer).
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(cid:13) Turn the air distribution dial to the desired airflow position. For vehicles with manual heating systems, the modes can only be used for heating or ventilating (except OFF). To prevent humidity buildup inside of the vehicle, always drive with the climate control system turned on. Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with the flow of air to the back seat area. * If equipped with air conditioning UsingtheMAXA/Cmode † MAX A/C mode (if equipped) can be used for air conditioning or heating. This mode is noisier but more economical than A/C; it will only function if the air temperature outside the vehicle is about 10°C (50°F) or higher.
Select MAX A/C and turn the temperature dial to the left for recirculated, cooled airflow through these vents:
UsingtheA/Cmode † A/C mode (if equipped) can be used for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning; the air
Controls and features
OFF
*A/C *MAX(cid:13) A/C
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OFF
XXX
XXXX
MIRROR
RESET
SET ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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FADE
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OFF
XXX
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MIRROR
RESET
SET ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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BAL
FADE
1(cid:13)
SIDE 1-2
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SIDE 1-2
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HI
OFF
*A/C *MAX(cid:13) A/C
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OFF
XXX
XXXX
MIRROR
RESET
SET ACC
SET
AM(cid:13) FM
SCAN
EJ
SEEK(cid:13) TUNE
TUNE(cid:13) DISCS(cid:13)
VOL–(cid:13) PUSH ON
TAPE(cid:13) CD
REW
FF
BASS
TREB
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