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3. Rotate the headlamp control counterclockwise
from the OFF position.
NOTE:The Message Center will display the
amount of time that has been set for the autolamp
to turn off the headlamps after turning the key to
off.
4. The autolamp will automatically turn the lamps
on and off for you.
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that
is located in the top right corner of the instrument
panel. This photocell controls the autolamp. If you
cover it, the photocell reacts as if it is nighttime,
and the lamps turn on.
To turn the autolamp off, rotate the headlamp
control clockwise to the OFF position.
To turn the autolamp off, rotate the headlamp
control clockwise to the OFF position. The message
center will display ªAUTOLAMP OFFº message.
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The further you rotate the headlamp switch
counterclockwise, the longer the lamps will stay
on after you leave your vehicle. Similarly, if you
rotate the control only slightly, the headlamps
stay on for only a short time after you turn
your vehicle off.
Turning On Interior Lights/Instrument
Panel IlluminationWith the light control in the parking lamps or the
headlamps position, you can brighten or dim the
lights in the instrument panel. To do this, use the
thumbwheel to the left of the steering wheel. This
wheel also turns on the interior lights with the light
control on or off.
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Personality Memory recall from the remote
transmitter can be disabled. This is done by sliding
the switch on the back of the transmitter to OFF.
Personality Memory can still be recalled using
keyless entry code or the Memory 1 or Memory 2
switches.Keyless EntryUp to three unique keyless entry codes can be
programmed by the customer. Two of the codes
can be assigned to recall Personality Memory 1 or
Memory 2. Each time the 5-digit code is entered on
the keypad, the driver's door will unlock and
Personality Memory 1 or Memory 2 will be
recalled.
NOTE:Please note that even though the driver's
Personality Memory may be recalled using remote
or keyless entry, the seats and mirrors will not
move to the driver's set positions until the driver's
door is opened. The steering column will move
when the key is inserted.
Memory SwitchesPressing either the Memory 1 or Memory 2 switch
on the driver's door will also recall the Personality
Memory settings as selected, providing your vehicle
is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).Auto SaveAny change made by the driver to one of the above
Personality Memory settings will be updated and
saved automatically. The display, DRIVER 1 (or 2)
SETTING SAVED, will appear on the Message
Center for five (5) seconds as a confirmation of the
update to Personality Memory.
If the driver does not use the remote entry
transmitter, or keyless entry keypad to unlock the
doors upon entering or does not press the Memory
1 or Memory 2 switch, then any change to one of
the Personality Memory settings will not be
automatically saved. Instead the driver will be
prompted by the Message Center. ªIDENTIFY
DRIVER TO SAVEº. Press select button (located on
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222Engine Oil RecommendationsWe recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M2C153-F and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the
front of the container.
The API Certification Mark
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or
engine treatments
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and engine
protection for all climates down to-15ÊF (-25ÊC).
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of
the preferred viscosity may be used in your engine.
The engine oil and oil filter must still be changed
according to the maintenance schedule.
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224It may be necessary to add some oil between oil
changes. Make sure you use a CERTIFIED engine
oil of the preferred viscosity. Your vehicle's
warranty coverage may not apply if engine damage
is caused by the use of improper engine oil.
Add engine oil through the oil filler cap highlighted
in yellow. To add oil, remove the filler cap and use
a funnel to pour oil into the opening. Be careful not
to overfill the engine. Recheck the oil level after
you finish adding oil.Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil
FilterYour vehicle has an OIL LIFE LEFT function as part
of the Vehicle Message Center (M/C). This device
displays the percent of useful engine oil life left and
when an oil change is required. Use of a
CERTIFIED oil of the preferred viscosity is required
for this device to work properly. Change your
engine oil and oil filter when the message centerdisplaysCHANGE OIL SOON or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED. If the Message Center malfunctions,
you may determine your oil change interval based
on the following guidelines.
Change your engine oil and oil filter according to
these mileage and time requirements, whichever
occurs first.
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