Add oil if needed (refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and care
chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified technician.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center allows you to:
²see problems such as door ajar,
air suspension, trunk ajar, washer
fluid low
²see how many kilometers/miles
you can drive before running out
of fuel
²see when overdrive has been deactivated
²monitor the average fuel economy
²check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
²monitor the average speed
Selectable features
Reset
Press this control to reset the
selected message center function to
zero. The only functions which can
be reset are:
²AVG ECON
²TRIP A or TRIP B
²AVG SPEED
CHECK
TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 kmAIR SUSPENSION
OVERDRIVE OFFDOOR
AJAR
LOW
WASHER
FLUID
DIST TO
EMPTY
TRIP
AAVG
ECON
TRIP
BAVG
SPEED
km
MILES
/GAL
RESET E/M SELECT
Instrumentation
17
detergent in fuel .....................161
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................157,159
quality ......................................160
running out of fuel .................161
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................157
Fuses ...................................121,122
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............161,162,163,164
Gauges .........................................12
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................13
trip odometer ............................15
Hazard flashers .........................120
Head restraints ......................80,81
Headlamps
aiming ......................................170
bulb specifications ..................170
high beam ..............................9,24
Heating ........................................26
heating and air
conditioning system ............26,27
Hood ..........................................137
Ignition .......................................177
Inspection/maintenanc e(I/M)
testing ........................................166
Instrument panel ..........................6
cleaning ...................................173
Keyless entry system
keypad .......................................77
programmin gentry
code .................................77,78,79
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........56
Lamps
autolamp system .......................25daytime running light ...............25
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........24
instrument panel, dimming .....24
interior lamps .........................169
replacing bulbs ..166,167,168,169
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...................55,56
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........9,22
brake .......................................8,23
charging system ..........................9
low coolant ................................10
low fuel ........................................6
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................8
speed control ............................61
traction control active .........11,22
turn signal indicator ...................9
Locks
childproof ..................................70
Lumbar support, seats ...............84
Message center ...........................17
reset button .........................17,18
select button .............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................65
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Motorcraft parts ........................161
Octane rating ............................160
Overdrive .....................................57
Parking brake ............................107
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................124
Power door locks ...................69,72
Power steering ...................110,111
fluid, checking and adding ....147
Index
194
