SCAN
BASS TREB BAL FADE
SIDE
EJ
REW FF1 - 2TAPE
AMSVOL - PUSH ON
SEEK
TUNE
AM
FMCLK
12 3456
FM1ST
L
NORM A/CVENT FLOORFLR • DEFDEF
HI
LO
MAX A/C
OUTSIDE TEMPAUTOMATICOFFFAUTO
HM
OILH
L
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
Electronic sound system
(pg. 35)
Climate control systems
(pg. 26)
Clock
(pg. 34)Traction control switch*
(pg. 120) Gearshift with
O/D control
(pg. 125)
Instrumentation
7
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air
conditioner as you would normally.
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel.
These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block
airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
CLOCK
Press H to set the hour.
Press M to set the minute.
The auxiliary power point is located under the instrument panel on the
left hand side of the front passenger foot well. This outlet should be
used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.
HM
HM
Controls and features
34
DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbytnoise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
Press the
control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbytnoise
reduction.
Dolbytnoise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ªDolbytº and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted
clock. Please refer toClockin this chapter for instructions on setting the
clock.
AM/FM Stereo / Single CD Radio
4
BASS
CDTREB BAL FADESCN
CLK AM
FM
VOL - PUSH ON
SEEK
EJ
COMP DISC
DISCS
TUNE
12 3456
FM1ST
SHUFFLE CD CD
Controls and features
40
Program type
²Press the RDS control until the
FIND program type is displayed.
²Use the SEL control to select the
program type. With the feature
on, use the SEEK or SCAN
control to find the desired
program type from the following
selections:
²Classic
²Country
²Info
²Jazz
²Oldies
²R&B
²Religious
²Rock
²Soft
²To p 4 0
Show
²With RDS activated, press the
RDS control until SHOW is
displayed.
²Use the SEL control to select
TYPE (the display shows the
program type), NAME (the
display shows the call letters of
the station) or NONE.
RDS clock feature
Refer toSetting the clockfor information.
RDS
SEL
RDS
SEL
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54
Setting the clock
Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted clock.
Please refer toClockin this chapter for instructions on setting the clock.
CD changer (if equipped)
The CD changer is located in one of the following locations:
²in the trunk
²in the center console
²under the driver's seat
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
2. Press
to eject the magazine.
Controls and features
55
To lessen the risk of
personal injury, do not put
any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
only meant for changing the tire.
²Never use the rear differential
as a jacking point.
8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
9. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
11. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
12. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away.
13. Turn on the air suspension
switch (if equipped).
Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, one of the lug nuts on each
wheel must be removed and replaced with a special key. The key and
registration card are attached to the lug wrench and stored with the
spare tire. If you lose the key, send the registration card to the
manufacturer (not the dealer) to get a replacement key. If the lug
wrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see your nearest Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of keys.Do not
use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.
1
4 3
2 5
Roadside emergencies
143
When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the
vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
²The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
²If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock must be reset once the battery is reconnected.
Maintenance and care
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................101
and child safety seats ............103
description ..............................101
disposal ....................................105
driver air bag ..........................103
indicator light ....................10,105
operation .................................103
passenger air bag ...................103
Air cleaner filter ................169,197
Air conditioning ..........................26
automatic temperature
control system ..........................28
Air suspension ...........................122
description ..............................122
warning light .............................12
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................157
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................118,119
Audio system (see Radio) .........35
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................124
fluid, adding ............................164
fluid, checking ........................164
fluid, refill capacities ..............197
fluid, specification ..................200
Axle
lubricant specifications ...198,200
refill capacities ........................197
traction lok ..............................126
Battery .......................................167
acid, treating emergencies .....167
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....144
maintenance-free ....................167
replacement, specifications ...197
servicing ..................................167
voltage gauge ............................19
Belt minder .................................97Brakes ........................................118
anti-lock ............................118,119
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........11,119
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....156
fluid, refill capacities ..............197
fluid, specifications ..........198,200
lubricant specifications ...198,200
shift interlock ..........................123
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....197
Cassette tape player ...................46
CD changer .................................55
Certification Label ....................202
Child safety restraints ..............106
child safety belts ....................106
Child safety seats ......................107
attaching with tether straps ..111
in front seat ............................108
in rear seat .......................108,111
Cleaning your vehicle ...............190
engine compartment ..............193
exterior ....................................192
exterior lamps .........................192
instrument panel ....................194
instrument panel lens ............194
interior ..............................195,196
mirrors .....................................192
plastic parts ............................192
safety belts ..............................195
washing ....................................191
waxing .....................................191
wheels ......................................192
windows ..................................195
wiper blades ............................193
woodtone trim ........................195
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............26
Clock ............................................34
Compass, electronic ....................69
calibration .................................71
Index
215