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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is running or hot. Steam
and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can
burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine
coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at
its proper level the gauge indication will not be
accurate.
Engine oil pressure gauge
Indicates engine oil
pressure. At normal
operating temperature,
the needle will be in
the normal range (the area between the ªLº and
ªHº); if the needle goes below the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and
switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil
level. Add oil if needed (refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter). If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified technician.
Battery voltage gauge
Indicates battery
voltage. If the pointer
moves and stays
outside the normal
operating range (as indicated by the arrows), have
the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as
possible.
LH
LH
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Fuel gauge
Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the
fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly
when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
When refueling the vehicle from empty indication,
the amount of fuel that can be added will be less
than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
²Base instrument
cluster gauge
²Optional instrument
cluster gauge
Odometer
Registers the total
kilometers (miles) of
the vehicle.
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10 203020 406080100
120
140
160
180
405060 70
80
90
100
11 0
120
FUEL DOOR MPH km/h
102040608020 40608010 012 0 14 0
160
180
200
220
240
100
120
140
305070 90
110
13 0
150
FUEL DOOR MPH km/h
0
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4
5
6
7
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SELECT/RESET
.
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Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of
the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine.
²Base instrument
cluster gauge
²Optional instrument
cluster gauge
Trip odometer
Registers the
kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys.
Press and release the
reset button until a ªTº
appears in the display
(this represents the
trip mode). Press and
hold the button for
three seconds to reset.
0
00000 00
4
5
6
7 3
2
1RPMX1000
SELECT/RESET
.
0
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4
5
6
7
8 3
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SELECT/RESET
.
0
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5
6
7
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1RPMX1000
SELECT/RESET
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OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through all available gears.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS)
located on the
gearshift. The O/D OFF
indicator light will
illuminate on the
instrument cluster. The
transmission will
operate in all gears
except overdrive.
To return to normal overdrive mode, press the
Transmission Control Switch again. The O/D OFF
indicator light will no longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift and
the transmission control switch operation refer to
theAutomatic Transmission Operationsection of
theDrivingchapter.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of
console features. These include:
²Dual cupholders
²Auxiliary power point
²Coin holder slots (if equipped)
Driver Controls
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer
control or
²any door is open
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF position, 10 minutes after if the door is left
open, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left open
or the dome lamp switch is left on.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine
immobilization system. This system prevents the
engine from being started unless acoded key
programmed to your vehicleis used.
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.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed
immediately after
switching the ignition
to the 3 (OFF)
position. The
THEFT
light in the instrument
cluster will flash every
two seconds when the
vehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a
coded keydisarms the vehicle. The
THEFTlight
will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If
the
THEFTlight stays on for an extended period of
time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by
your dealership or a qualified technician.
3
2
1
5
4
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How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Ford Motor Company recommends that all
safety belt assemblies and attaching
hardware should be inspected by a qualified
technician after any collision. Safety belt
assemblies not in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either damage or
improper operation is noted.
Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and
allow it to retract completely to disengage the
automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
After any vehicle collision, the front
passenger and rear outboard seat belt
systems must be checked by a qualified technician
to verify that the ªautomatic locking retractorº
feature for child seats is still functioning properly.
In addition, all seat belts should be checked for
proper function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST
BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly
ªautomatic locking retractorº feature or any other
seat belt function is not operating properly when
checked according to the procedures in Workshop
Manual.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor
assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
Safety belt warning light and indicator
chime
The seat belt warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind
the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is
not buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...The safety belt warning light
illuminates1-2 minutes and the
warning chime sounds 4-8
seconds.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled while the
indicator light is
illuminated and the
warning chime is
sounding...The safety belt warning light
and warning chime turn off.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...The safety belt warning light
will turn on for 3 seconds and
then turn off. The indicator
chime will remain off.
BeltMinder
The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to
the safety belt warning function. This feature
provides additional reminders to the driver that the
driver's safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently
sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt
warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is
not buckled
approximately 5 seconds
after the safety belt
warning light has turned
off...The BeltMinder feature is
activated - the safety belt
warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for 6
seconds every 30 seconds,
repeating for approximately 5
minutes or until safety belt is
buckled.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled while the safety
belt indicator light is
illuminated and the safety
belt warning chime is
sounding...The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
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The diagnostic module monitors its own internal
circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical
system warning (including the impact sensors), the
system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the
air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.
Several air bag system components get hot
after inflation. Do not touch them after
inflation.
If the air bag has deployed,the air bag will
not function again and must be replaced
immediately.If the air bag is not replaced, the
unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument
cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the
system. Refer toAir bag readinesssection in the
Instrument clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of
the air bag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or
more of the following:
²The readiness light
will either flash or
stay lit.
²The readiness light will not illuminate immediately
after ignition is turned on.
²A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone
pattern will repeat periodically until the problem
and/or light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently,
have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a
qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced,
the system may not function properly in the event of
a collision.
AIR
BAG
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