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How to Use Your Steering Wheel Audio
Controls (If equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with steering wheel audio controls,
the controls are located on the inner right rim of the steering wheel.
These controls duplicate some of the audio functions.
How to adjust volume
Press the up arrow button () to increase the volume.
Press the down arrow button (
) to decrease the volume.
Using the ªNEXTº button
This control has different functions for each source (mode). In the
radio mode, the radio will cycle through the memory presets
for the given frequency band. In cassette mode, the tape advances
to the next selection. In CD mode, the CD will move to the
next track on the given disc.
Common Radio Reception Conditions
Several conditions affect FM reception and can result in noise or
interference in the reception. These are:
Distance/Strength
The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM signal
is approximately 25 miles (40 km). Beyond this distance, the
radio is operating in a ªfringeº area and the signal becomes weaker.
Terrain
The terrain (hills, mountains, tall buildings) of the area over
which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being
noise-free.
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Turning on the air conditioner
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
1. Press one of the function selector buttons (typically Panel, but
Panel/Floor, Floor or Mix can be selected).
2. Turn the temperature control knob to COOL.
3. Press the A/C button. The indicator light on the A/C button
will illuminate.
4. The air intake selector button may be in the outside air mode
or the recirculated air mode. The outside air mode is
recommended for best A/C performance when the vehicle
interior is very warm. As interior air comfort is reached, you
may decide to switch to the recirculated air mode.
5. Turn the fan speed knob to the position of your choice.
6. If your vehicle is equipped with the rear passenger compartment
air conditioning unit, it will be on when the front A/C is on
and the rear climate control lever is set to REAR, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Refer to the previous section for an explanation of the
heating system.
7. Adjust your instrument panel registers.
8. If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, you may want to
drive for a few minutes with the windows down and the air
conditioner on. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle and allows the air conditioner to cool down the
interior more quickly.
The air conditioner may be used to cool the outside air being
drawn into your vehicle, but using recirculated air is more
economical and cools your vehicle more quickly.
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Changing the Display Mode (English/Metric)
To switch between the English and Metric display mode, press
the DEFROST and A/C buttons simultaneously while rotating the
fan speed dial upward until it stops moving. After one second,
the display will begin to toggle between English and Metric.
Fan Speed and Thumbwheel
The ATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing
conditions. To control the fan speed yourself, use the thumbwheel
located at the extreme right side of the ATC control panel.
Using the thumbwheel cancels the automatic fan speed control,
and causes a
to appear in the display window. Rotate the
thumbwheel up for HI speeds and down for LO speeds.
To return to automatic fan control, press the AUTOMATIC button.
Airflow Function Selector Buttons
Your ATC has five buttons which allow you to make special
selections for airflow. The buttons are grouped in the middle of
the ATC panel and allow you to determine airflow location.
Pressing any of the function selector buttons illuminates the
button pushed and directs airflow to the appropriate location. The
temperature of the airflow will still be automatically controlled.
Return to fully automatic operation by pushing the AUTOMATIC
button.
Push this button for airflow to the floor and windshield at the
same time. The
indicator light illuminates, and the display
window shows the set temperature. However, the air is not
cooled below the temperature outside of the vehicle regardless of
the temperature setting unless the A/C button is pushed.
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ID Code Programming Procedure
NOTE: All transmitters must be programmed (or
reprogrammed) at the same time. If the programming
mode is entered and the transmitters are not programmed
(or reprogrammed) at the same time, they will not
operate with the system.
1. Enter vehicle and close and lock all doors.
2. Insert and remove key from ignition six times within ten (10)
seconds. The instrument panel lights will flash twice.
3. Turn ignition key to the ACC position.
4. Press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter once.
5. To enter additional remote controllers (including the original),
unlock, then lock the driver door using the power door lock
switch.
6. Press the LOCK button on a new remote transmitter. The
instrument panel lights will flash twice, indicating code is
entered.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed (up to four remote transmitters
may be programmed).
Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
This system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft
by monitoring all doors, the hood and the liftgate lock
cylinder.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will:
mflash the headlamps and hazard lamps
mhonk the horn
mdisable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Rear Seat Cupholders (available on some models)
Your vehicle may have the following types of cupholders:
mtwo second row cupholders attached to the captain seats (if
equipped)
mtwo third row cupholders on the left side and one cupholder
on the right side (if equipped)
mone cupholder built into the side trim panel (without rear
radio controls)
WARNING
Objects stored on the ledges below the rear side windows
can become dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop
or collision. Put small objects only in the storage
compartments.
Third Row Seat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
Your vehicle may come equipped with a folding cupholder/storage
tray/storage compartment built into the passenger's side of the
third row seat. Find the indented ledge on the right of the
cupholder and pull it up to reveal the storage compartment.
Power Point Electrical Outlet (If equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 volt power point outlet
located just below the rear seat audio controls. The power
point can be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories.
NOTE: Do not plug the cigarette lighter into this power point
electrical outlet. Use the cigarette lighter.
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NOTE: The second row two-passenger bench seat has a unique
safety restraint system. If your vehicle has the
two-passenger bench seat it is very important that the
unique safety belt system is used properly. Please read
Auxiliary safety restraint system for the second row
bench seatin this section, which explains the unique
safety belt system. Be sure that you understand it before
anyone rides in the two-passenger bench seat.
Passenger Outboard Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seats except the driver's seat and the third seat middle
position are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the
shoulder belt portion of the lap/shoulder safety belt. (The
driver seat has only a vehicle sensitive locking mode and the
third seat middle position has a lap belt without a retractor Ð
description follows.)
Dual Locking Mode Retractors Operate in Two Ways:
Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode
In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the
occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard
braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more.
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Safety Seats for Children
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of
the child. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing and using the safety seat.
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 seeAttaching Safety Seats With
Tether Strapsin this chapter.
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use the correct
safety belt buckle for that seating position, make sure the tongue
is securely fastened in the buckle and there is tension in the
belt. For a shoulder/lap belt combination with a sliding tongue,
make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. For
more information, seeUsing the Automatic Locking Mode Retractor
to Secure a Child Safety Seatlater in this chapter.
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle
seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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Using the Automatic Locking Mode Retractor to Secure
a Child Safety Seat
Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on
the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety
belt for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats. The
automatic locking modemust be usedwhen installing a child
seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear outer seats.
To install a child safety seat or infant carrier, follow these steps:
1. Position the child seat or infant carrier in the vehicle seat. If you
are using the moveable third row seat in the third row
position, the passenger side second row bucket seat, or the
front passenger seat, slide the seat to the rearmost position.
2. Follow the child seat or infant carrier manufacturer's
instructions. Route the safety belt through the child seat or
infant carrier and insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow
the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions for belt
routing. When using the seating position near the sliding door
on the two-passenger bench seat, be sure that the single
window tongue is attached to the auxillary buckle on the side
of the seat.
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