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PM-1

Ford Specification

ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62–A

XG-4 or XL-5

ESA-M1C93-B

XL-1

none

XT-7-QCFT

WSS-M2C933–A

XY-80W90-QL

WSP-M2C197–A

1161641

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Items

Power Transfer Unit

Engine oil

Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 Fuel Efficient High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) CV Joint Grease (High Temp.)

Ford Part Number

Ford Specification

XY-75W-90–QFEHP

—

XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)

WSS-M2C930-A and API Certification Mark

XG-5

WSS-M2C258–A1

VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) XT-2-QDX

WSS -M97B51–A1

MERCON威

ZC-32–A

WSB-M8B16–A2

Constant velocity joints Engine coolant Motorcraft

Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid

Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored)

Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate

1Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage.

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ENGINE DATA Engine Displacement Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Tread - Front (5) Tread - Rear

Maintenance and Specifications

3.0L-DOHC V6 engine 183 cubic inches 87 octane 1–4–2–5–3–6
(0.052–0.056 inch) 1.32–1.42 mm Coil on plug 10.0:1

Inches (mm) 199.8 (5075) 74.4 (1891) 68.9 (1732) 112.9 (2867) 64.6 (1640) 65.0 (1650)

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.)

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number

Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block and transaxle.

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label . The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents.

Code

Description CVT (continuously variable transaxle)

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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000
km) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. Not all accessories are available for all models. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.

Exterior style Car covers Deflector, hood Deflector, side window Deflector, sunroof Front end cover Flat splash guards Molded splash guards

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Interior style Carpeted floor mats Electrochromic mirror w/compass Electrochromic mirror w/compass and homelink Electrochromic mirror w/compass and temperature display Electrochromic mirror w/compass, temperature display and homelink Floor mats, all weather Second row console

Lifestyle Canoe adaptor Cargo logic system Cargo net (envelope) Cargo net floor Frame mount bike rack adaptor (roof, back end) Fork mount bike rack adaptor w/ wheel holder Luggage box — hard sided (roof) 320L, 440L, 480L Luggage/cargo basket (roof) Kayak adaptor (roof) Roof rack raised cross bars Ski/snowboard carrier adaptor (roof) Smoker’s package

Peace of mind Decorative wheel locks First aid kit Highway safety kit Locking gas cap Non-decorative wheel locks Remote start RF keypad Security systems - vehicle perimeter protection

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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.

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acid, treating emergencies .....246
jumping a disabled battery ....216
maintenance-free ....................246
replacement, specifications ...266
servicing ..................................246
BeltMinder .................................127
Brakes ........................................194
anti-lock ...................................194
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................194
fluid, checking and adding ....265
fluid, refill capacities ..............267
fluid, specifications .........269, 271
lubricant specifications ..269, 271
parking ....................................195
shift interlock ..........................197
Bulbs ............................................57

Capacities for refilling fluids ....267
Cargo cover .................................90
Cargo net .....................................90
Cassette tape player ...................17
Cell phone use ............................88
Changing a tire .........................163
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ......................148
in front seat ............................149
in rear seat ..............................149
tether anchorage hardware ...152

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............234
instrument panel ....................236
interior .....................................236
interior trim ............................236
plastic parts ............................235

Index

Accessory delay ..........................66
Air cleaner filter .......................266
Air conditioning ........42, 44, 46, 48
Airbag supplemental restraint system ................132–133, 139, 142
and child safety seats ............134
description ..............133, 139, 142
disposal ....................................145
driver airbag ............135, 140, 143
indicator light .................135, 144
operation .................135, 140, 143
passenger airbag .....135, 140, 143
side airbag ...............................139

All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................202
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................248
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................194
Anti-theft system ......................104
arming the system ..................104
disarming a triggered system .....................................105
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 20
Automatic transaxle

fluid, adding ............................265
fluid, checking ........................265
fluid, refill capacities ..............267
fluid, specification ..................271

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive .................................198

Axle

lubricant specifications ..........269

Battery .......................................246

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Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................53
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................265
engine oil .................................242

Doors

lubricant specifications ..........269

Driving under special conditions ..........................203, 205
sand .........................................204
snow and ice ...........................206
through water .................205, 207

Electronic message center .........77
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................216
Emission control system ..........262
Engine ........................................271
cleaning ...................................234
coolant .....................................248
idle speed control ...................246
lubrication specifications ......269, 271
refill capacities ........................267
service points ..........................241
starting after a collision .........209
Engine block heater .................193
Engine oil ..................................242

change oil soon warning, message center .......................242
checking and adding ..............242
dipstick ....................................242
filter, specifications ........245, 266
recommendations ...................245
refill capacities ........................267

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washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................233
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................235

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) .....42, 44, 46, 48

Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................21

Compass, electronic

set zone adjustment .................79
Console ........................................88
overhead ..............................63–64

Controls

power seat ...............................108
steering column ........................71

Coolant

checking and adding ..............248
refill capacities ................253, 267
specifications ..................269, 271

Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................68
Customer Assistance ................208

Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................237
Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................230
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............231
Getting roadside assistance ...208
Getting the service you need .........................................224
Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................232
The Dispute Settlement Board .......................................227
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................230

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Hazard flashers .........................209
Head restraints .................106, 111
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ..................................54–55
autolamp system .......................52
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................52

Heating

heating and air conditioning system ...............40, 42, 44, 46, 48

Homelink wireless control system ..........................................73
Hood ..........................................240

Ignition ...............................190, 271
Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................148
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................264
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................236
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .......................................54

Jack ............................................163
positioning ...............................163
storage .....................................163
Jump-starting your vehicle ......216

Index

specifications ..................269, 271
Exhaust fumes ..........................193

Fluid capacities .........................267
Foglamps .....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

driving off road .......................202
Fuel ............................................254

calculating fuel economy ............................78, 259
cap ...........................................256
capacity ...................................267
choosing the right fuel ...........257
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................262
detergent in fuel .....................258
filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................254, 256, 259
filter, specifications ........258, 266
fuel pump shut-off switch .....209
improving fuel economy ........259
octane rating ...................257, 271
quality ......................................258
running out of fuel .................258
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................254
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......209
Fuses ..........................................210

Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ........................................73
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............256
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................259
Gauges .........................................14

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Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................99

Keys

positions of the ignition .........190

Lamps

autolamp system .......................52
bulb replacement specifications chart ..................57
daytime running light ...............53
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps ...........................52, 58
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...........................56
replacing bulbs ...................57–60

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................56
Liftgate ........................................89
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........194
Load limits .................................180
Locks

autolock .....................................99
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................91
Lubricant specifications ...269, 271
Lug nuts ....................................170
Luggage rack ...............................90
Lumbar support, seats .....107–108

Index

system check button ................82
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors ...................................63, 67

automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................67
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Moon roof ....................................72
Motorcraft parts ................258, 266

Octane rating ............................257
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................242

Parking brake ............................195
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....266
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................120
Power adjustable foot pedals .....68
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................213
Power door locks ........................91
Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................64
Power steering ..........................196
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacity ................267
fluid, specifications .........269, 271
Power Windows ...........................65

Message center ...........................77
english/metric button ...............81

Radio ......................................17, 20
Relays ........................................210

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Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...163, 166
Spark plugs, specifications ......266, 271

Specification chart, lubricants ...........................269, 271
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle .......190–191, 193
jump starting ..........................216

Steering wheel

controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................63

Tilt steering wheel ......................63
Tires ...........................158–159, 163
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................176
changing ..........................163, 166
checking the pressure ............161
inspecting and inflating .........160
label .........................................175
replacing ..................................163
rotating ....................................178
safety practices .......................177
sidewall information ...............170
snow tires and chains ............179
spare tire .................................164
terminology .............................159
tire grades ...............................159
treadwear ........................158, 176
Towing .......................................186
recreational towing .................189
trailer towing ..........................186
wrecker ....................................222
Traction control ........................195

Index

Remote entry system .................93
illuminated entry ......................97
Reverse sensing system ...........200
Roadside assistance ..................208
Roof rack .....................................90

Safety Belt Maintenance ..........131
Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................119, 122–126
Safety Canopy ...........................142
Safety defects, reporting ..........232
Safety restraints ........119, 122–126
belt minder .............................127
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................123–125
for children .............................145
Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................120
safety belt maintenance .........131
warning light and chime ........126
Safety seats for children ..........148
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................273
Seat belts (see Safety restraints) .............119
Seats ..........................................106
child safety seats ....................148
front seats ...............106–107, 110
heated ............................44, 46, 48
memory seat .....................94, 110
second row seats ............112, 114
third row seats ........114, 116–117
Servicing your vehicle ..............239
Setting the clock

AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................21

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fluid, refill capacities ..............267
lubricant specifications ..........271
Transmission .............................197
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....197
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................265
lubricant specifications ..........269
..................................56

Turn signal

Vehicle dimensions ...................271
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................273
Vehicle loading ..........................180
Ventilating your vehicle ...........193

Index

Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................242
Water, Driving through .............207
Windows power .........................................65
rear wiper/washer .....................62
Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid .....242
operation ...................................61
replacing wiper blades .............62
Wrecker towing .........................222

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Instrument Cluster

Warning and control lights Gauges

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Family entertainment system

Climate Controls

Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster

Lights

Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls

Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center

Locks and Security

Keys Locks Anti-theft system

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Seating and Safety Restraints

Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing

Driving

Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation

Roadside Emergencies

Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing

Customer Assistance

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)

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Maintenance and Specifications

Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications

Accessories

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This vehicle’s Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on this vehicle’s Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the

engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment 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 towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as: • how various systems in your vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the • how fast the vehicle was traveling; and • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

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Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt

Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side

Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based

Powertrain Malfunction

Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas

Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

MAX MIN

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

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Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

BRAKE

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

ABS

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Traction Control娂 active: Illuminates when the Traction Control娂 is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

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Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door or decklid is open.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km).

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Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is left ON and driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

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Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. • Without Message Center

• With Message Center Refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on the ODO/TRIP button to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer. Holding the ODO/TRIP button for two seconds or more will reset the trip odometer to zero.

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Note: The following is for vehicles without a message center. For vehicles with a message center, refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter. Oil Life/Oil Change: OIL LIFE displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is between 5% and 1%. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE message will be displayed. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the display and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the following: 1. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to toggle the display between the odometer and trip odometer. 2. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button again to toggle the display between the trip odometer and OIL LIFE XX% display. 3. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for 2 seconds or more to display OIL LIFE 100%. Your oil life is now reset. 4. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to return the display to odometer.

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AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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COMPRESS

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Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

to set.

SEEK

SEEK

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

SEEK

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Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use

SEEK

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

SEEK

SEEK

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind to adjust. noise. Press MENU to access and use The recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Use MENU again to disengage clock mode. 4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed. 5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

to manually increase/decrease Press

6. Text: This control is not operational.

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. 9. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

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11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

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PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Tune/Disc selector: 1. Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency or to select a desired disc. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

to turn on/off.

SEEK

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Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

SEEK

SEEK

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use

, SEEK

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

, SEEK

SEEK

select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS,

Occupancy mode: (Available on Audiophile radios only): Use DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Setting the clock: Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press to adjust the hours/minutes.

to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0

SEEK

SEEK

RDS (Available on Audiophile radios only): Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. RDS (only available in FM mode) must be activated to access Find and Show functions. To activate, press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS. Use will not be able to access Find and Show functions. Find: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music category. Use SEEK Show: Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program type. Use

to find the desired program type, then use

to toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is Off, you

or SCAN to begin the search.

to show type, name or none.

SEEK

SEEK

Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track will scroll through all tracks on the disc. SEEK Mode, pressing In Folder mode, pressing SEEK will scroll only through tracks within the selected folder.

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Compression: Available only in CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Repeat: Available only in CD mode. Press to repeat the current CD track. 4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed. 5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

6. Text: In CD mode, this feature reads and displays track song title, artist name and album title. 7. Shuffle: Press to play the tracks in random order.

8. FOLDER: Press to access next folder on MP3 discs, if folders are available. 9. FOLDER: press to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if folders are available. 10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

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14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 18. LOAD: Press to load a CD. Press LOAD and a memory preset to load to a specific slot. Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system. If there is no CD present, the display will read NO CD. 20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

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weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

of time.

Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods • Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment DVD System which allows you to watch DVDs, play music CDs, and to plug in and play video game systems. Please review this material to become familiar with the Family Entertainment System (FES) features and safety information. DVD player controls

on the DVD, or to go up in cursor mode.

1. MAIN control • NEXT — Press to access the next track on the CD, the next chapter • PREV — Press to access the previous track on the CD, the previous • REV — Press to reverse within the active CD track or DVD chapter in

chapter on the DVD, or to go down in cursor mode.

play mode. Also press to move the cursor left in the menu active mode.

• FWD — Press to advance within the active CD track or DVD chapter in play mode. Also press to move the cursor right in the menu active mode.

2. PLAY/PAUSE control Press to playback or pause the DVD. 3. DIM control Press (+) to increase or (-) to decrease the brightness on the screen.

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4. ENTER control Press to select the function highlighted on the active menu. ENTER may also be used by some user interactive discs during movie play. 5. MENU control Press to bring up the disc menu. 6. AUX control Press to switch DVD player from play mode to auxiliary mode. 7. Auxiliary jacks Input jacks for standard video game players. 8. STOP/EJECT control Press once to stop a disc from playing. Press a second time to eject the disc. (If a disc is not playing, but is present in the system, pressing eject will eject the disc). 9. DISPLAY (DISP) control Press to enable the on screen display of the player’s menu and user’s display adjustments. Double click the DISP button to change the format of the display. If the DVD disc format is NORMAL, it can be changed to full screen by selecting WIDE SCREEN. Use the NEXT and PREV button to scroll through the different format of the display. Please note that the screen quality will degrade if the display mode is changed to “Zoom.” DVD control features

REV

NEXT

PREV

FWD

Menu control Press the MENU control to enter the DVD menu. This allows you to navigate and select within the DVD generated menu structure. Once in MENU mode: • Press the NEXT control to move the cursor one position upward

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• Press the PREV control to move the cursor one position downward

• Press the REV control to move

the cursor left one position

• Press the FWD control to move

the cursor right one position

REV

NEXT

PREV

FWD

REV

NEXT

PREV

FWD

REV

NEXT

PREV

FWD

Next/Previous control The NEXT (up) and PREV (down) controls allows you to access the next or previous track on a CD or chapter on a DVD. When pressed, the playing audio will mute momentarily while the next chapter is accessed. Press and hold to advance or reverse multiple tracks or chapters.

PREV

NEXT

FWD

REV

REV

NEXT

PREV

FWD

ENTER

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REV/FWD control Press the REV/FWD control during playback mode to reverse or advance at a normal speed. Press the REV/FWD control again to cancel the reverse/advance action and return to normal playback mode Enter control The ENTER control allows you to select highlighted items when in MENU mode.

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CD play mode Press NEXT during CD play to advance to the next track. If you press NEXT while the last track is playing, the system will wrap around to the first track and begin play.

REV

NEXT

PREV

FWD

Slow play mode To enter slow play mode, press the PLAY/PAUSE control. This will pause the disc playing. Once the system is in pause mode, press the FWD or REV control for slow motion playback. Three different speeds in forward and one speed in reverse are available depending on how long the control is held. Slow reverse only has one speed. Press the control once for slow motion playback. Press the control again to disengage slow motion playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE control to return to normal playback mode. User menu mode To adjust the display setting, press DISP once and the player menu will appear. Press DISP again to adjust the display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls to select the various screen settings. (Available screen selections are 16x9, 4x3 and Zoom). The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the display accordingly. Some movies have a wide screen movie format to fit a normal 4x3 screen. In this case, the movie will have black bars on the top and bottom. When shown on the screen, it may appear as a small screen within the wide screen. It may be desirable to view this type of movie in zoom mode. To enter zoom mode, press DISP once for the player menu and again to adjust the display setting. Select zoom from the screen settings by using the arrow and ENTER controls.

DISP

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1. REV (REVERSE) control Press to reverse the direction of the DVD movie. 2. FWD (FORWARD) control Press to advance the direction of the DVD movie. 3. PLAY/STOP control When playing, press PLAY/STOP to stop the disc. When stopped, press PLAY/STOP to play the disc. 4. SEEK control Press to reverse ( track of the CD. 5. DISP (DISPLAY) control Press to enable the on screen display of the player’s menu and display settings. Once the display is on, use SEEK to highlight the desired screen setting. 6. ENTER /MEMORY control In DVD playback mode, press the control to select a highlighted item from the menu. In stop mode, press the control to select the next audio memory preset.

) the chapter of the DVD or the

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7. MENU/MODE control In DVD playback mode, press to access the disc menu. In stop mode, press to change media types (e.g. AM, FM, CD . . . ) 8. VOL (VOLUME) control Press (+) to increase or (-) to decrease the volume level. Dual play mode Press the radio preset controls 2
and 4 at the same time to enable or disable dual play. During dual play, the rear vehicle speakers will be deactivated and the wireless headphones will become active. Please note that the infrared headphones are active only when the Family Entertainment System is