Key information
Your vehicle is supplied withtwo
coded keys.Only acoded keywill
start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
dealership. Your dealership can
program your key or you can ªdo it
yourselfº, refer toProgramming
spare keys.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft
system is not compatible with
non-Ford (aftermarket) remote start
systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems
and a loss of security protection.
Large metallic objects, electronic
devices on the key chain that can be
used to purchase gasoline or similar
items, or a second key on the same
key ring as thecoded keyignition
key may cause vehicle starting
issues. If present, you need to keep
these objects from touching the
coded keyignition key while
starting the engine. These objects
and devices cannot damage thecoded keyignition key, but can cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a
problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other
objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make
sure thecoded keyignition key is an approved Fordcoded keyignition
key.
If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:
²Use your spare key to start the
vehicle. or
²Have your vehicle towed to a
dealership or locksmith. The key
codes will need to be erased from
your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.
Controls and features
80
heated ........................................86
memory seat .............................75
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................79±81
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
Spark plugs, specifications ......200,
202
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................201±202
Speed control ..............................51
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle ........112, 114
jump starting ..........................144
Steering
speed sensitive .......................120
Steering wheel
controls ......................................51
tilting .........................................55
T
Tachometer .................................13
Tires ...........................140, 170±174
changing ..........................140±141
checking the pressure ............174
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................174
snow tires and chains ............175
tire grades ...............................173
treadwear ................................173
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................130
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................149
Traction control ........................118
off light ......................................11Transaxle
automatic operation ...............121
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
lubricant specifications ..........202
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................163
lubricant specifications ..........201
Trunk ...........................................82
remote release ....................67, 73
Turn signal ............................10, 49
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................202
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................204
Vehicle loading ..........................126
Ventilating your vehicle ...........115
W
Warning chimes .....................11±12
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................157
Water, Driving through .............126
Windows
power .........................................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....157
checking and cleaning ............169
operation ...................................50
replacing wiper blades ...........170
Wrecker towing .........................149
Index
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