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Introduction 3
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17
AM/FM stereo with CD 26
CD changer 28
Climate Controls 33
Heater only 33
Manual heating and air conditioning 34
Lights 36
Headlamps 36
Turn signal control 38
Bulb replacement 39
Driver Controls 45
Windshield wiper/washer control 45
Power windows 48
Mirrors 49
Speed control 50
Message center 53
Locks and Security 58
Keys 58
Locks 58
Anti-theft system 60
Seating and Safety Restraints 65
Seating 65
Safety restraints 70
Air bags 82
Child restraints 90
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Traction ControlAdvanceTrac
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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Brake system warning light:
Illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged or to indicate low brake
fluid level. To confirm the brake
system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when
the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles
when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position,
the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START
position).
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Check air suspension
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the air suspension switch is turned
OFF, the load limit is exceeded or
the air suspension requires servicing.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at, or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
ABS
CHECK
SUSP
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Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL):Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately.
Four wheel drive low
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive indicator
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive is engaged.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
OVERDRIVE
LOW
RANGE
4x4
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Red area(over temperature) —
the transmission fluid is overheating.
Stop the vehicle to allow the
temperature to return to normal
range.
If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and
verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow
through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
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5.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
6.Tone:Press TONE until the
desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade,
Balance (if equipped) appears on
the display. Turn the volume control
to raise/lower the levels, or to move
the audio sound from the right to
left or the front to back (if equipped).
7.CLK (Clock):To set the hour,
press and hold CLK until CLOCK
SET appears in the display. Press
SEEK to decrease
or
increase
the hours.
To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the
display. Press TUNE to decrease
or increasethe minutes.
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD
1.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn
clockwise/counterclockwise to
increase/decrease volume.
2.Scan:Press SCAN to move up
the radio frequency band. SCAN
automatically finds a station, plays it
for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop.
Tape/CD:Press SCAN to sample tape/CD selections for eight seconds.
Press again to stop.
3.CD Door:Insert the disc with
the playing side down and printed
side up.
SCAN
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