1998 Ford Mustang Owners Manual

AUDIO

† Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the right speakers.

VOLUME

† Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift

sound to the left speakers.

Speakerfadeadjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. † Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads FADE.

AUDIO

† Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the front speakers.

VOLUME

† Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift

sound to the rear speakers.

Tapeplayselect Insert a cassette tape into the cassette deck.

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Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way. Press PLAY to begin cassette tape play.

PLAY PROG

REW

Rewind/fastforwardfunctionintapemode Press the control to rewind the tape. Play will continue once the beginning of the tape is reached or rewind is stopped. Press the control to fast forward the tape. Once the end of the tape is reached, tape direction reverses and the opposite side of the tape plays. Tapeeject Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

EJCT

FF

DolbyT noisereduction Dolbyt noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the Dolbyt noise reduction.

button to activate (and deactivate)

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Settingtheclock Press the CLOCK control while simultaneously depressing the SEEK control. † Press hours. † Press

to set the

to set the

minutes.

CLOCK

SEEK

Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD Radio/Premium Sound or MACH 460 Sound SystemT with Single CD Radio

POWER

EJECT

DISC

VOL

–

COMP

AM/FM

AUDIO

AUTO PRESET

REV

FF

AUTOMATIC DNR

PLAY STOP

SCAN TUNE

SEEK

CLOCK

Powercontrol Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

POWER

Volumecontrol Press the control to raise or lower 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. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.

VOL

–

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AM/FM

AM/FMselect The AM/FM select control works in radio mode and allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Tuneadjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tuneadjustinradiomode † Press the SCAN/

TUNE control twice.

SCAN TUNE

† Within approximately

or

five seconds, press and release either on the SEEK button to change to the next frequency up or down.

† Press and hold down

through the frequencies.

SEEK

or

to quickly move

Seekfunction The seek function control works in radio mode. Seekfunctioninradiomode † Press

to find the

next listenable station down the frequency band.

† Press

to find the

next listenable station up the frequency band.

SEEK

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Scanfunction The scan function works in radio mode.

SCAN TUNE

Scanfunctionwithcompactdiscradio † Press the SCAN/

TUNE control once.

SCAN TUNE

† Push

on the SEEK control to hear a brief sampling of listenable stations up the frequency band. † Push

to hear a

SEEK

brief sampling of listenable stations down the frequency band.

Settingmemorypresetstations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

AM/FM

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

CLOCK

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. If the battery is disconnected, the memory preset stations will need to be reset. Automaticmemorystore(ifequipped) Automatic memory store allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually

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set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. Startingautomaticmemorystore 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select control.

AM/FM

2. Press the AUTO PRESET control.

AUTO PRESET

3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available. Deactivatingautomaticmemorystore To deactivate automatic memory store and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the AUTO PRESET control again. Speakerbalanceadjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. † Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BAL.

AUDIO

† Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the right speakers. † Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the left speakers.

VOL

–

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VOL

–

REV

FF

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Speakerfadeadjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers. † Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads FADE.

AUDIO

† Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the front speakers. † Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the rear speakers. Reverse/fastforwardinCDmode † Press the control for

† Press the control for more than three seconds for † Press the control for

fast reverse.

less than three seconds for slow reverse.

less than three seconds for slow forward action.

† Press the control for more than three seconds for

fast forward action.

EJECT

CDeject Press the control to stop and eject a CD. If a disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed within approximately 10 seconds, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage (unless the disc is automatically ejected because it was inserted upside down, in which case the disc will not be automatically reloaded).

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Compressionfeature Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust. The effect of the feature varies with the music content. Settingtheclock Press the CLOCK control while simultaneously depressing the SEEK control. † Press hours. † Press

to set the

to set the

CLOCK

minutes.

SEEK

Single Disc CD Player (if equipped)

EJECT

DISC

COMPRESS

SHUFFLE

AMS

SCAN

PLAY/STOP

REV/FF

Powerandvolumecontrol The compact disc player operates when the audio system is on and a CD is inserted (label side up). The volume is controlled by the VOLUME control on the audio system.

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PLAY/STOP

PLAY/STOP

Playfunction The system enters the PLAY mode when a CD is loaded, label side up, into the disc opening. The PLAY indicator will illuminate. The CD automatically loads into the unit and begins play at the beginning of the first track. When the CD reaches the end, the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the CD and resumes play. Stopfunction Press the PLAY/STOP control to temporarily stop CD play. The stop indicator illuminates and operation returns to the radio or tape mode. Press the control again to resume CD play. Scanfunction Press the SCAN control to enter the scan mode. The CD player will begin scanning the CD, stopping on each listenable track for approximately eight seconds. This continues until you press the SCAN control a second time or eject the CD. While in the scan mode, the display flashes SCAN. Reverse/fastforward To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press the right side of the REV/FF control (to fast forward) or the left side (to reverse). If you hold down the desired function for longer than a few seconds, the process will speed up. Release the button when you have reached the desired point of the CD.

SCAN

REV/FF

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AMS

If you hold down the fast forward control until the end of the CD is reached, the display will show the end time of the last track and the sound will be muted. When the fast forward control is released, the player will resume play at the beginning of the first track. AMScontrol The AMS (Automatic Music Search) control on your CD player allows you to quickly find a particular selection on the disc. Press the left side of the AMS control to locate a previous selection, or the right side to locate a later selection. Compressionfeature Press the COMPRESS control to activate (and deactivate) compression adjust. Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Shufflefeature The shuffle feature plays all tracks on the current CD in random order. Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will continue until the control is pressed again. Eject Push the EJECT control to stop CD play, eject the CD, and resume radio or tape operation.

COMPRESS

SHUFFLE SHUFFLE

EJECT

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Troubleshooting the CD player (if equipped)

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not

attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips: † You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player.

a disc.

downward.

If your changer does not work, it may be that: † A disc is already loaded where you want to insert † The disc is inserted with the label surface † The disc is dusty or defective. † The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the player to cool down before operating. † A disc with format and dimensions not within

industry standards is inserted.

Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.

playing surface.

CD and CD player care † Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the † Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat † Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of

sources for extended periods of time.

the CD player.

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Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care † Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or † Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high

less.

humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing. † Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or † Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. † Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a

pencil into the hole and turning the hub.

long time when not being played.

Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Communications (CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.9, 88.1–107.1, 107.9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area. Radioreceptionfactors Three factors can affect radio reception: † Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations.

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† Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

† Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and service Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL † Push down to

activate the left turn signal. † Push up to activate the right turn signal.

HI LO

OFF

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position.

HI LO

OFF

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The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use.

HI LO

OFF

Mist Function To operate the Mist function of the windshield wipers, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle one or two times.

HI LO

OFF

HIGH BEAMS Push forward to activate.

FLASH TO PASS Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

HI LO

OFF

HI LO

OFF

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control to lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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SPEED CONTROL

To turn speed control on † Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

ON

OFF

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or

unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on.

To turn speed control off † Press OFF or † Turn off the vehicle

ignition.

ON

OFF

Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed † Press SET/SET ACC/

SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

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RSM

SET ACC

COAST

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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or

unpaved.

RSM

To set a higher set speed † Press and hold SET/ SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or † Press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or † Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the

SET ACC

COAST

desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

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RSM

SET ACC

To set a lower set speed † Press and hold CST/ COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or † Press and release CST/COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or † Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET/SET ACC/ SET ACCEL.

SET ACC

COAST

COAST

RSM

To disengage speed control † Depress the brake

pedal or

† Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped) Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

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Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

ON

OFF

RSM

To return to a previously set speed † Press RES/RSM/ RESUME. For RES/ RSM/RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

SET ACC

COAST

INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps (if equipped) If equipped with a convertible top the map lamps and controls are located on the rearview mirror. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.

READING LAMPS

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. † Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close.

† Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.

Express down To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the driver window control completely down and release quickly. Depress again to stop window operation.

Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the control. Press the control again to restore the window controls.

LOCK

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POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.

to adjust the left mirror or

to adjust

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

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CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: † dual cupholders † auxiliary power point † coin holder slots (if equipped) † foglamp control (if equipped) † convertible top control (if equipped)

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

Foglamp control (if equipped) Turn on the parking lamps or the low-beam headlamps. Press the top portion of the foglamp control, located on the center console, to activate the foglamps. The foglamp LED will illuminate when the foglamps are on. Press the bottom portion of the foglamp control to deactivate the foglamps.

Auxiliary power point The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.

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Convertible (If equipped) Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break the rear glass window when the top is lowered. Loweringtheconvertibletop The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows either up or down. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may be severely damaged. Also, do not lower the top when the top material is wet. To lower the convertible top: 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the parking brake. Key must be in the ON position. 2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment behind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and ready to receive the top. 3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp rearward until the hook in the windshield header is free. The clamps are flush with the header when in the closed position. 4. Close the windshield header clamps immediately after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot. 5. If the top has not been lowered for some time and sticks to the windshield header, push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it.

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6. Push the convertible top switch on the console in front of the armrest and hold until the top is completely stored. 7. Disengage the parking brake. Installationoftheboot 1. Insert boot tongue into groove located on rear seat.

2. Push boot forward until rear attachment engages under molding.

3. Push forward flap of boot until both clips engage under trim panel edge. Repeat on other side of vehicle.

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4. Tuck side attachments under molding. Repeat on other side of vehicle.

5. Push and pull front of boot to ensure tongue is engaged into groove.

6. Removal

Raisingtheconvertibletop The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may be severely damaged. To raise the convertible top: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the parking brake. Key must be in the ON position. 2. Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggage compartment. 3. Lower the front and rear side windows. 4. Push the convertible top button, holding it until the top unfolds and moves forward toward the windshield header.

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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the windshield header 6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header. 7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header. 8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamp handles into the header on the top until they are flush with the header. Pulling down on the header at the center grip while closing the latches may assist in fastening the clamps. 9. Raise the front and rear side windows. 10. Disengage the parking brake.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The remote entry system allows you to: † lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. † open the trunk. † activate the panic alarm. † confirms that the vehicle is locked with a short

“beep” from the horn.

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate. With the all-door remote entry system, press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock the passenger door.

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Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within three seconds. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps and the chime may sound, reminding you to properly close all doors. Opening the trunk Press the control once to open the trunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block the rear view. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the START/RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: † they have been turned on with the dimmer † any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position, 10 minutes after if the door is left open, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left open or the dome lamp switch is left on.

control or

Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer if service is required. If you purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be programmed), perform the following procedure: To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in the ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in ON.

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After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When completed, turn the ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming. All transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

Replacing the batteries The transmitter is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium batteries. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: † weather conditions † nearby radio towers † structures around the vehicle † other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the batteries: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together.

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SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLocky electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLocky key is read by the SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system. If the SecuriLocky key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLocky anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLocky key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate. The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpassy on the same key ring as your SecuriLocky key may cause vehicle starting problems. These objects and devices cannot damage the SecuriLocky key, but can cause a momentary problem if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs. turn ignition off and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the SecuriLocky ignition key. Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLocky keys for more information. If one or both of your SecuriLocky keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all available SecuriLocky keys to your dealership for reinitialization.

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Theft indicator The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will operate as follows: † When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is protecting your vehicle. † When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will light for 3 seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.

Programming spare SecuriLockY keys Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system (up to a total of 8 keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLocky key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure. To program a new SecuriLocky key yourself, you will need two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine). If two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys are not available (one or both of your original keys were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed.

Procedure to program spare SecuriLockY keys to your vehicle New SecuriLocky keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle. Conventional (non-SecuriLocky) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle. You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLocky key readily accessible for the procedure. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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1. Insert the first previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLocky key from the ignition. 3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the second previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second but no more than 5 seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLocky key from the ignition. 5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the unprogrammed SecuriLocky key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). This step will program your new SecuriLocky key. 6. To program additional SecuriLocky key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1. If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator (located on the instrument cluster) will light for three seconds and then go out. If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will not operate the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator will flash on and off. Wait at least one minute and then repeat the procedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed.

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SEATING

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints. The head restraints can be moved up and down.

Adjusting the front manual seat

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or

sudden stop.

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

the hips.

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Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or

sudden stop.

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

the hips.

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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 seat entry/exit Use the seatback release to fold the back of the front seat forward for rear seat passenger entry or exit. This release handle is located on the lower outboard back of the seat. The seatback locks automatically when returned to the normal position.

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.

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Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback. Move the control up to increase firmness and down to decrease firmness.

2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped) One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback down.

When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

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

the hips.

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To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly

restrained.

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.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their

safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.

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.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made

up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

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Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

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Whentousetheautomaticlockingmode † When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. † Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.

Howtousetheautomaticlockingmode † Buckle the

combination lap and shoulder belt.

† Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.

† Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Howtodisengagetheautomaticlockingmode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

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Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. 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 extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light will turn on for three seconds and then turn off. The indicator chime will remain off.

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Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above

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

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section.

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Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always use

appropriate child restraints.

NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (ten [10] inches) between an

occupant’s chest and the air bag module.

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: † Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while † Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees)

still reaching the pedals comfortably.

from the upright position.

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Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury.

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 must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat

in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 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. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts. 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. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns, abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force,

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there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after

inflation.

If the air bag is deployed, 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.

include the inflators and air bags),

The SRS consists of: † driver and passenger air bag modules (which † one or more impact and safing sensors, † 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 warning (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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A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: † The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. † The readiness light

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will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. † A series 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 See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags.

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

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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.

Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. 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 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.

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

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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 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.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions 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.

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When installing a child safety seat: † Review and follow

the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. † Use the correct † Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until

safety belt buckle for that seating position.

you hear a snap and feel it latch. 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.

† Place seat back in upright position. † Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions)(if equipped).

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, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps.

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.

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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.

An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back.

Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever

possible.

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

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

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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap 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. 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your 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.

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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.

Attaching safety seats with tether straps Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

Tether anchorage hardware Attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchor hardware, if required. Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat

may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the 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 engine in this chapter.

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.

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your

vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

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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 at high engine RPM. 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. 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: † Make sure the

parking brake is set.

† Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: † Make sure the parking brake is set. † Push the clutch pedal to the floor.

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