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Compasszoneadjustment 1. Determine which time zone you are in by referring to the zone map.

2. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror. 3. Turn ignition to the On position. 4. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor. Hold down until ZONE appears in the trip computer display. 5. Release pressure on the paperclip and then slowly press it down again. 6. Continue to press until your zone is shown in the trip computer display and release. Compasscalibrationadjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories and make sure that all vehicle doors are shut.

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1. Start the vehicle. 2. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror. 3. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor. Hold down until ZONE appears in the trip computer display Continue to hold down until ZONE disappears and CAL is displayed. 4. Press and hold the MODE control until CAL appears in the display (approximately eight seconds) and release. 5. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph] in circles until CAL indicator turns off (4–5
complete circles). 6. The compass is now calibrated.

Trip computer (if equipped) This component displays a variety of system displays. The appearance of the component in the overhead console may vary according to your vehicle’s equipment package. For more information on the operation and functions of the trip computer, refer to Trip computer in the Instrumentation chapter.

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Overhead lamps Maplamps(ifequipped) Press the left or right control to turn the lamp on. Press again to turn the lamp off.

Courtesylamps(ifequipped) Press the right portion of the lamp control to turn on. Press the left portion of the control to turn off.

Illuminatedentrysystem The interior lamps and running board lights (if equipped) illuminate when: • the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or sound the personal alarm.

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the START or ACC position. The inside lights will not turn off if:

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• they have been turned on with • any door is open. Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a like object.

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers:

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Controls and features • Place Velcroy hook onto back side of aftermarket transmitter opposite of actuator control. • Place transmitter into storage compartment, control down. • Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the storage bin door as needed. • Press the storage compartment door to activate the transmitter.

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One-touch moon roof (if equipped) • Press and release the rear

portion of the moon roof control to open. • Press and hold (as desired) the front portion of the moon roof control to close.

• To halt motion at any point during one-touch opening, press the control a second time. • The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be manually opened or closed when the glass panel is shut.

• To close the shade, pull it

toward the front of the vehicle.

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.

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Power quarter rear windows (if equipped) Press the control to open the power rear quarter windows. Press the control to close the power rear quarter windows.

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Power windows Driver—sidewindowcontrol • Press rear of switch to open • Press front of switch to close

window.

window.

The driver—side power window has a one-touch down feature. When AUTO is fully pressed and released (two clicks will be heard), the driver-side window will move completely down. This feature can be cancelled by pressing the driver-side power window switch again.

DOOR LOCK

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Passenger-sidewindow controls • Press rear of switches to open • Press front of switches to close

passenger window.

passenger window.

Accessorydelay With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the Off position or until either door is opened.

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DOOR LOCK

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Power door locks Driverandpassengercontrols • Press L to lock all doors. • Press U to unlock all doors.

Childproof locks The rear doors can be set to prevent children from opening the doors from the inside. The childproof locks must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both rear doors. To return the rear doors to normal operation, return the lever to the lower position.

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Power mirrors To adjust the power 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 control to the center position. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Signal mirrors (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with signal mirrors, the word “signal” is located at the top of the right and left side view mirrors. When the turn signal is activated, the appropriate mirror will show a blinking red arrow. The arrow provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn. Driver and passengers seated inside the vehicle cannot see the arrow.

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MIRRORS

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Rear liftgate To open the rear window, turn the liftgate handle to the right. To open the liftgate, turn the liftgate handle to the left.

• Do not open the liftgate or liftgate glass in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling. If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened, both liftgate and glass could be damaged against a low ceiling.

• Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate glass open while driving. Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

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The floor console and floor console controls incorporate a variety of available features including: • air vents • audio system controls • rear seat climate controls • auxiliary power point For information on the rear console audio system, refer to the “Audio Guide”. Auxiliarypowerpoint The first auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel, next to the cigar lighter.

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A second auxiliary power point is located on the left side of the rear console at the rear of the driver seat. The power point is accessible from the rear seats.

PANEL

FLOOR

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • utility compartment • cupholders • coin holder slots • tissue box holder • compact disc changer

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects

can injure you in a collision.

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To replace the center console tissue 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 Installingthefloormats 1. Move the driver’s seat to the most rearward position. 2. Position the driver’s side floor mat with the rear of the mat against left (outboard) front edge of seat track mounting bracket. 3. To re-install mat, align grommet in mat over the locator post and snap mat into place.

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Removingthefloormat 1. To remove mat, pull up on rear of mat to release from locator post.

Compact disc changer (if equipped)

OPEN

The compact disc changer is located inside the center console. For information on the compact disc changer, refer to the “Audio Guide”.

SPARE TIRE AND JACK Your vehicle is equipped with a jack and a full-size spare tire (if equipped). For instructions on how to remove and mount the spare tire, refer to the Roadside emergencies chapter.

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Passive anti-theft system Your ignition key has a unique imbedded transponder which engages engine electronics and allows the vehicle to be started. Without the use of your special ignition key, the vehicle will not start. During each vehicle start, the coded key is read by the anti-theft system. If the key’s ID code matches the code in the anti-theft system, the vehicle is enabled to start. Your vehicle is equipped with two electronically coded keys. Additional spare keys can be purchased through your dealer or selected retailers. Be sure to purchase coded keys with the Ford logo to ensure proper functionality. If both supplied keys are lost or stolen, the vehicle and any other keys must be reinitialized by the dealer. A theft indicator in the instrument cluster provides operating status of the anti-theft system. For more information on this indicator and its function, refer to Warning and indicator lights in the Instrumentation chapter. Programmingsparekeys Use one of the two electronically coded keys supplied with your vehicle to program additional keys:

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Controls and features • Insert a coded key into the ignition and turn to the On position.

• Wait until the THEFT light in the instrument cluster illuminates and then turns off. • Within 15 seconds, insert a new key into the ignition and turn the ignition to On or Start. The vehicle does not have to be started to program the key.

If the key has been coded properly, the theft indicator will illuminate for two seconds. The newly coded key can then be used to start the vehicle. This process may be repeated to code up to 16 keys. If the key has not been coded properly, the theft indicator will flash and the vehicle cannot be started. There are several possible explanations: • The new key was not inserted • All 16 key codes have already • The key does not have an

within 15 seconds.

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electronic code.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.

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Unlocking the doors Press UNLOCK to unlock the driver door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press UNLOCK a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.

Locking the doors Press LOCK to lock all doors. To confirm that all doors are closed and locked, press the LOCK control a second time. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash.

Sounding a panic alarm Press the PANIC control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the PANIC control again or turn the ignition to the Accesory or On position.

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Replacing the batteries The transmitter is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium batteries. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: • battery failure • weather conditions • structures around the vehicle To replace the batteries: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new batteries down. 3. Snap the two halves back together.

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be programmed).

Additional information about remote entry and anti-theft systems This device complies with Part 15
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cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Replacement batteries for the remote entry transmitters may be purchased at pharmacies, watch stores or at authorized dealers. If a transmitter is lost, a new one may be programmed by your dealer. Take the remaining transmitters with you so that they may be reprogrammed. The system will work with up to four transmitters. Your vehicle comes equipped with two transmitters; additional transmitters can be ordered from your dealer. It will be necessary to have all transmitters programmed to the remote entry system by the dealer at the same time.

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FRONT SEATS

Manually adjusting the front seats Splitbenchseats(ifequipped) Lift the lever on the door side of the cushion to recline the seat.

Lift the bar in front of the seat cushion to move the seat forward or backward. Turn the lumbar support dial to adjust firmness.

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Usingthearmrest(ifequipped) Pull the strap to move the armrest down. To move the armrest up, lift until it latches in the upright position.

Manuallyadjustingthecaptain’s chair(ifequipped) Lift the bar on the front of the seat, then move the seat forward or backward. Lift the lever on the door side of the cushion to recline the seat.

Usingthemanuallumbar support(ifequipped) Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to adjust firmness. Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to adjust softness.

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Adjusting the power driver’s front seat (if equipped) Adjustingthepowercaptain’s chair(ifequipped) Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.

REAR SEATS

Rear seat head rests Push or pull the head rests to the desired position.

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Rear fold seat (if equipped) Foldingdowntherearseats Insure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before actuating them down. Move front passengers seat forward so that the second row seat headrest clears the front seat. For assistance, refer to the label located on the lower position of the opening. 1. Locate handle below the seat cushion near the bottom of the door side cushion. (If equipped with a third row seat, this handle is marked “A”.) 2. Lift the handle and push the seat back toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press the green control on the seat back to release the closeout panel. Rotate the panel to closeout the space in the floor. 4. Once the second row seats are in the down position, the front seats may be readjusted. Returningtheseattoupright 1. Rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and press black control (adjacent to the green control) to lock. 2. Locate and lift handle. (If equipped with a third row seat, this handle is marked “A”.)

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3. Pull on the seatback while lifting the handle to lift the seat into the upright position. The levers mounted to your second row seats have multiple functions which, if the seat levers are used while the vehicle is in motion, could cause a condition where the seat is not properly latched. This condition could cause serious injuries in a collision.

Third rear seat (if equipped) The third rear seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position. For more information on the proper operation of these and other safety restraints, refer to Using safety restraints properly in this chapter. The third rear seat may be removed from the vehicle for additional cargo space.

Enteringthethirdrowseat Your vehicle is equipped with an EZ entry feature to allow ready access to the third row seat. You may enter the third row seat through the passenger side rear door. Ensure that the first row passenger seat is in the upright position in order to achieve optimum access to the third row.

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To minimize the risk of personal injury, the EZ entry seat should not be left in the forward, stowed position while the vehicle is in motion. Please ensure that the seat is in the upright, fully latched position before putting the vehicle in motion. 1. Locate the lever at the bottom of the passenger side seatback marked “1”. 2. Press down on the front of lever “1” while pressing the seatback down onto the cushion. 3. Locate and lift the lever marked “2” while rotating the seat toward the front row seat. 4. After entering the seat, reverse this procedure; ensure that the latch tub and surrounding areas are clear. Removingthethirdrowseat From the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from the floor by pressing a key down the slot of the detachable buckle.

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2. Before removing the seat, be sure that the seatbelt anchor is stowed flat into the vehicle floor.

3. Use the black plastic clip (located just above the buckle) to stow the loose seat belt up at the top, near of the shoulder belt take off point.

• Pull the seat release lever

located on the lower right side of the seatback while pushing the seatback down into the seat cushion. • The seatback will latch onto the

cushion.

4. Lift the seat release bar located at the center of the seat near the floor to release the floor latches. 5. While pulling up on the release bar, lift the seat up and out of the floor tubs.

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6. With assistance, lift the seat out of the vehicle. Installingthethirdrowseat Before installing your thrid row seat, ensure that the seat belt anchors are stowed into the floor and the loose belts are stored out of the way. For proper latching, ensure that the floor tubs are clear of debris. From the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. With assistance, lift the seat into the rear of the vehicle and guide the seat positioners over the front pins of the floor tubs. 2. Guide the positioners around each pin and lower the seat down. • When the rear of the seat is 10–13 cm (4–5 in) above the rear pins, let the seat drop. This will insure that the seat will properly latch into the floor.

3. Locate the seat belt tongue in the plastic housing on the floor. • Disconnect the buckle from its stowage location and connect it to the tongue (making sure that the label on the buckle is pointing toward the outside of the vehicle (left side) and that the belts are not twisted or jammed). • Insert the seat buckle into detachable anchor until you hear a “click” and feel the latch engage.

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4. Push up on the seat to verify that it is latched into the floor. 5. Verify that the safety belts can move freely on either side of the seat.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS The use of safety belts helps to restrain both driver and passengers in case of a collision. Most states and in Canada, the law requires the use of safety belts.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the

driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is provided.

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children

sit where they can be properly restrained.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

USING SAFETY RESTRAINTS PROPERLY

Combination lap and shoulder belts Insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle to fasten.

Push the red release button and remove the tongue from the slot to unfasten. The outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes.

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Vehiclesensitive(emergency) lockingmode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode which locks the belts in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or if the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce the forward movement of the driver and passengers. The retractor can be made to lock by pulling on the belt. Automaticlockingmode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked; however, the belt will retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver shoulder belt. Whentousetheautomatic lockingmode • When a tight lap and shoulder • Any time a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. For information on the proper use of a child safety seat, refer to Child safety seats later in this chapter.

belt fit is desired.

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Usingautomaticlockingmode The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child safety seat in any outboard passenger seat. 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder belt portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates that the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Cancelingautomaticlocking mode Disconnect the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to completely retract. This will cancel the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Adjusting the lap belt A lap belt is located in the center of the rear seat and third row seat (if equipped). Because the lap belt does not have a retractor to automatically adjust itself during vehicle movement, the lap belt must be adjusted before use.

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To shorten the belt: • Buckle the belt. • Pull the loose end of the belt

until snug.

To lengthen the belt: • Tip and pull the tongue. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist, keep it low around your hips.

Front seat safety belt height adjustment Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the height of the shoulder belt: • Push the button down. • Slide down.

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To raise the height of the shoulder belt: • Slide up. • Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure that it is locked in place.

Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that they work properly and are not damaged. If your vehicle has been involved in an accident, have all the safety belts and child seat anchoring brackets (if equipped) examined by a qualified technician. Refer to Cleaning and caring for your vehicle in the Maintenance and care chapter for more information on maintaining your safety belts.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly

under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Safetybeltextensionassembly For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended. You can add about 20 cm (8 in.) to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part # 611C22). Safety

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belt extensions are available at no cost from your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extension to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

SAFETY BELT INDICATOR LIGHT AND WARNING CHIME illuminates in the instrument

cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts:

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If . . .. . . The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to On. . The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the reminder chime is sounding . . . The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to On. . .

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to: • work with the safety belt to protect the driver and right front passenger • reduce certain upper body

injuries

Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.

The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain occupants in the front seating position.

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or

near the air bag covers that may come into contact with an inflating air bag.

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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air

Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Children should always wear their safety belts. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats.

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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration, similar to hitting a fixed barrier head on at 12–24 km/h (8–14
mph). The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation.

The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.

Several air bag system components get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

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If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not

function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags),

sensors,

• one or more impact and safing • a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which

connects the components.

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required.

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flash or stay lit.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40
lbs] or less), you must put them in

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safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. The passenger 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 infant or child restraint you might use. If possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than when they are restrained in front seating positions.

CHILDREN AND SAFETY BELTS Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt

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can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned: • move the child to one of the seats with a lap belt only (if equipped)

OR • if the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets

unattended in your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child’s face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the

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way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician.

INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN THE REAR SEATING POSITIONS To install a child safety seat in a center rear seating position: 1. Tip the tongue and pull to lengthen the lap belt. 2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Route the lap belt through the child safety seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 4. Insert the tongue into the proper buckle. 5. Push down on the child safety seat while pulling the loose part of the belt webbing to tighten the belt. 6. Before placing the child in the safety seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side and forward and back to make sure that the seat is held securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps five and six, install a tether strap or properly install the child seat in another seating position.

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Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible.

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats.

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturers’ instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with knee on the child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.

10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.

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Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. When installing a child safety seat: • Use the correct safety belt • Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

buckle for that seating position.

• Place seatbacks in the upright • Put the safety belt in the

position.

automatic locking mode. Refer to Using the automatic locking mode in this chapter.

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Using a tether strap Ford recommends using child safety seats with a top tether strap. Contact the manufacturer of your safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap if one is not provided to you. Ford recommends you attach tether safety seats in a rear seating position (if possible), with the tether strap attached to the tether anchor bracket. Tether anchor brackets may also be installed to the floor behind the second row seats. Tetheranchorhardware A tethered seat can be installed in the front seat; put the tether strap over the seatback and attach it to a anchor bracket. A anchor bracket can be installed on the rear edge of the front seat cushion. The provision (attaching hole) is provided in the rear edge of the front passenger seat cushion frame. The anchor bracket must be installed using the instructions provided with the kit. Contact your Ford dealer for a free tether anchor kit (613D74). Carefully follow the instructions provided with the kit.

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BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes.

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce

very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

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If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Preparing to start the vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the vehicle in this chapter. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

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2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.

• Make sure the parking brake is • Make sure the gearshift is in P

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3. Turn the key to the ON position (without turning the key to START.)

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Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt icon is light does not

fastened, the illuminate.

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 start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. 3. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature

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is below —12°C (10°F), depress accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down. Release accelerator when engine starts. 4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. They are strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach —23°C (–10°F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle.

To prevent electrical shock, do not use your

heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.

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Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.

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Guardingagainstexhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill you.

Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service • the sound of the exhaust system • the vehicle has been damaged in

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Brakes Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for maintenance scheduling.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lock up during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The front wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking.

Using ABS • In an emergency, apply full force

on the brake. The ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a quiet stop.

• We recommend that you

familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.

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Braking with ABS On vehicles with ABS, the wheels will not lock and slide when you press down hard on the brake pedal. The ABS automatically releases and reapplies the front and rear brakes independently whenever the wheels start to lock. When this happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulse. This pulse may be unfamiliar feeling, but it is a normal indication that the ABS is working as designed. Do not “pump” the brake pedal of vehicles with ABS.

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Parking brake To engage the parking brake:

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To disengage the parking brake:

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure

that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).

STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle.

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Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. This action could damage the power steering pump.

Speed sensitive steering

The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steering assist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds, maneuverability will be increased. If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRACTION-LOKT REAR AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on a surface with poor traction. Extended use of other than matching size tires on a Traction-Lokt rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver.

To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel

off the ground, such as when changing a tire.

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance for static, on and off road driving conditions. The load leveling feature of the air suspension system automatically keeps the vehicle at a constant level if a load is added or removed from the vehicle. The height adjustment feature (4x4 air suspension system only) automatically controls the vehicle height over a range of approximately 5 cm (2 in) based on vehicle speed, ignition position

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and selection of two or four-wheel drive modes. The air suspension system places the vehicle at its lowest height to provide easy entry and exit when the vehicle is parked, the ignition is turned off and all doors are closed. The air suspension system raises the vehicle approximately 2.5 cm (1 in) to its normal ride position when the ignition is turned on, the transmission is initially shifted into the drive or reverse mode and all doors are closed. In 4WD Low, the air suspension system raises the vehicle an additional 2.5 cm (1 in) above the normal ride height to improve vehicle ground clearance. However, if the vehicle speed exceeds 40
km/h (25 mph), the system will lower the vehicle to its normal ride height to maximize ride comfort. The vehicle will raise again if vehicle speed is less than 13 km/h (8 mph) for one minute. In 4WD Low, do not exceed 56 km/h (35
mph). As a safety consideration, whenever a door is opened (including the liftgate and liftgate glass) the system memorizes and maintains the height at the moment the door was opened. The system will maintain this height until all doors are closed or until vehicle speed exceeds 16 km/h (10
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An on board air compressor and solenoids are used to raise and lower the vehicle. It is normal to occasionally hear a buzz or clicking from the vehicle even when the ignition is turned off. The system stays energized for 40 minutes after the ignition is turned off to compensate for any load changes