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²Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle's climate control
system should be left in any position other than the MAX A/C or OFF
when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº
through the outside air inlet duct.
²Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle's climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm
weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been ªaired outº, operate the climate
control system as desired.
²Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield and underneath the hood).
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce visibility through your windshield. Avoid
placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects
may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition
to, damaging the climate control system.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:
1. Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor.
2. Set the temperature control to full heat.
3. Set the fan speed to full fan.
4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows.
5. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel
vents.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. If equipped, remove headlamp
covers.
4. At the back of the headlamp, pull
clips rearward and up (about
3¤4
inch) to release the headlamp
assembly.
5. Slide headlamp assembly forward
and off of guide ribs to expose the
back of the bulb and wiring
connector.
6. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
7. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise, then
slide the ring off the plastic base.
8. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb assembly out of headlamp
assembly and replace.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
9. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.
10. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
11. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic base until it ªsnaps.º
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3. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Working with the engine on
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in
neutral.
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any time.
Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
BRAKE
HOOD
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Washer fluid
Check the washer fluid whenever
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
If the level is low, add enough fluid
to fill the reservoir. In very cold
weather, do not fill the reservoir all
the way.
Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification ESR-M17P5±A.
Refer toLubricant specificationsin this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................197
calculating ...............................199
definition .................................197
driving with a heavy load ......197
location ....................................197
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................197
calculating .......................197, 199
definition .................................197
driving with a heavy load ......197
location ....................................197
H
Hazard flashers .........................211
Head restraints .........................120
Headlamps ...................................65
aiming ........................................67
autolamp system .......................65
bulb specifications ....................70
daytime running lights .............66
flash to pass ..............................66
high beam ...........................14, 66
replacing bulbs .........................71
turning on and off ....................65
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................59
heater only system ...................54
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................55
HomeLink universal
transceiver
(see Garage door opener) ...93±96
Hood ..........................................254I
Ignition .......................165, 301±302
removing the key ....................184
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................155
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................281
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................248
cluster ................................10, 248
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................67
J
Jack ............................................220
positioning ...............................220
storage .....................................220
Jump-starting your vehicle ......226
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................113
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................115
programming entry code .......114
Keys ...................................116±118
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........165
removing from the ignition ....184
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................65
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................70
cargo lamps ...............................67
Index
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