NOTE:To stow the full size flat tire
in the cargo floor, the long spare
tire rod in the tool bag needs to be
installed.
11. Using the lug wrench, remove the spare tire rod from the
cargo floor and install the longer
spare tire rod.
12. Put flat tire and tool bag with jack handle, lug nut wrench and
spare tire rod away. Make sure
jack is fastened so it does not
rattle when you drive.
NOTE: The cargo cover can not be
reattached to the back seat clips
when a full size tire is stowed.
13. Install cargo cover over the flat tire and secure with the plastic
nut.
14. Unblock the wheels.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic
converter. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes, and clothing, if contacted.
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Jump starting1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the groundmetal surface.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thebooster vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not effect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
+–+–
+–+–
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interior .....................................210
mirrors .....................................211
plastic parts ............................209
safety belts ..............................211
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................209
windows ..................................211
wiper blades ............................209
woodtone trim ........................211
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............20
Clock ......................................28, 37
Clutch fluid ..........................................170
operation while driving ..........116
recommended shift speeds ....117
Console ........................................53 overhead ....................................46
Controls power seat .................................68
Coolant checking and adding ..............171
refill capacities ................175, 212
specifications ..........................214
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................40
Customer Assistance ........217±218
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................49
Defrost rear window ..............................19
Dipstick automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................177 engine oil .................................165
Doors door ajar warning .....................12
Driving under special
conditions ..................................123 mud ..........................................122
sand .........................................122
snow and ice ...................122, 124
through water .................122, 126
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................147
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................214 check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................208
coolant .....................................171
idle speed control ...................179
lubrication specifications .......214
refill capacities ........................212
service points ..................163±164
starting after a collision .........134
Engine block heater .................105
Engine oil ..................................165 checking and adding ..............165
dipstick ....................................165
filter, specifications ................168
recommendations ...................168
refill capacities ........................212
specifications ..........................214
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
F
Fluid capacities .........................212
Foglamps .....................................50
Index
226
Instrument panelcleaning ...................................210
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................142 positioning ...............................142
storage .....................................142
Jump-starting your vehicle ......147
K
Keys .......................................61±63 key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........39
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ................204
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................50
headlamps .................................49
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps ...................48, 204
replacing bulbs .......200, 202±204
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Liftgate ........................................56
Lights, warning and indicator ......8 air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 108
anti-theft ...................................11 brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................12
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................14
high beam .................................11
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ........................................9
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................124 GAWR ......................................124
GVWR ......................................124
trailer towing ..........................124
Loading instructions .................126
Locks childproof ..................................53
doors ..........................................52
Lubricant specifications ...........214
M
Manual transaxle .......................116 fluid, checking and adding ....179
reverse .....................................118
Manual transmission fluid capacities ........................212
Mirrors cleaning ...................................211
fold away ...................................19
side view mirrors (power) .......18
Moon roof ....................................47
Motorcraft parts ........................194
Index
228
O
Octane rating ............................192
Odometer .....................................17
Off-Road Driving .......................121
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................165
Overdrive ...................................112
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................57
Parking .......................................118
Parking brake ............................109
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................139
Power door locks ........................52
Power steering ..........................110fluid, checking and adding ....176
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications .................214
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................110
R
Radio ............................................23
Rear window defroster ...............19
Relays ........................................135
Remote entry system ...........56±57 illuminated entry ......................60
locking/unlocking doors ...........57
panic alarm ...............................57
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................59
replacing the batteries .............58 Roof rack ...................................131
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................14, 74±79
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints ....................74±79
cleaning the safety belts ..82, 211
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................75±78
for children ...............................92
lap belt ......................................79
warning light and chime ...10, 14, 80±81
Safety seats for children ......93±94
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............74
Seats ............................................67 child safety seats ................93±94
cleaning ...................................210
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................61±63
Servicing your vehicle ..............160
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs, specifications .......214
Special notice ................................3 utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................214
Speed control ..............................40
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle ........102, 105 jump starting ..........................147
Index
229