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Headlamp/foglamp control
Rotate the headlamp control to the
desired position:
Ð OFF.
Ð Parking lamps on.
Ð Headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also
operates the foglamps. The
foglamps can be turned on only
when the headlamps are in the
position.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
(located to the
right of the control) will illuminate.
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Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides
light sensitive automatic on-off
control of the exterior lights
normally controlled by the
headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps
the lights on for a preselected
period of time after the ignition
switch is turned to Off.
²To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control up. The preselected time
lapse is adjustable up to
approximately three minutes by
continuing to rotate the control
upward.
²To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control down until it clicks.
²A small LED illuminates under
the autolamp control to indicate
that the headlamps have been
turned on by the autolamps.
²Foglamps are not controlled by
the autolamps. In order to turn
on the foglamps, you must turn
the lamp switch to the
position and pull for fog.
Daytime running light (Canadian
vehicles only)
The daytime running light system
turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output, when:
²the vehicle is running
²the parking brake is released
²the headlamp system is in the
position
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The Daytime Running
Light (DRL) system will
not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
Panel dimmer control
²Turn the control up to brighten
the panel.
²Turn the control down to dim
the panel.
²Rotate the control up until it
clicks to turn on the interior
lights.
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4WD control (if equipped)
This control operates the Control
Trac 4WD. Refer toControl trac
systemin theDrivingchapter for
more information.
Auxiliary power point
This 12V power point is an
additional power source for
electrical accessories.
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette
lighter. Use the power point.
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Positions of the ignition switch
1(Accessory)Ð allows electrical
accessories such as the audio
system and wiper/washer to
operate when the engine is not
running.
2(Lock)Ð locks the steering
wheel and automatic gearshift
lever.
3(Off)Ð shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4(On)Ð tests the warning lights.
Key remains here when engine is
running.
5(Start)Ð cranks the engine.
Key returns to 4(On) when
released.
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Overdrive control
Activating overdrive
D(Overdrive) is the normal
drive position for the best fuel
economy.
The overdrive function allows
automatic upshifts to second, third
and fourth gear.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift
lever. The transmission control
indicator light (TCIL) (OFF) will
illuminate on the end of the
gearshift lever.
Transmission will operate in gears
one through three. To return to
normal overdrive mode, press the
transmission control switch again.
The TCIL (OFF) will no longer be
illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start
your vehicle, the transmission will
OVERDRIVE OFF
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automatically return to normalD(Overdrive) mode.
Deactivate overdrive whenever
driving conditions (i.e., city traffic,
hilly terrain, etc.) cause the
transmission to shift excessively
between
D(Overdrive) and
D(Drive) ranges. Also deactivate
D(Overdrive) when:
²driving with a heavy load
²towing a trailer up or down
steep hills
²additional engine braking is
desired
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as
possible. If this condition persists,
damage to the transmission could
occur.
Hazard flasher control
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
control to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress control
again to turn off. The hazard lights
can be operated when the ignition
is off.
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Overhead lamps
Map lamps (if equipped)
Press the left or right control to
turn the lamp on.
Press again to turn the lamp off.
Courtesy lamps (if equipped)
Press the right portion of the lamp
control to turn on.
Press the left portion of the
control to turn off.
Illuminated entry system
The interior lamps and running
board lights (if equipped)
illuminate when:
²the remote entry system is used
to unlock the door or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or
ACC position.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
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