
5. Locate the vertical adjuster for
each headlamp. Adjust the aim by
turning the adjuster control either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
Note:Usea4mmsocket or box
wrench to turn the vertical adjuster
control.
6. Horizontal aiming is not required
for this vehicle and is
non-adjustable.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy/reading lamps
The courtesy lamp will turn on
when:
•any door is opened, unless the
dimmer switch is in the full down
position.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated all the way up
(past detent).
•pressing the
on the remote
entry key fob and the ignition is
in the OFF position.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry
feature, the courtesy lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is
shut or until the ignition is turned to the ON position.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle doors without
a key.
•lock all the vehicle doors without
a key.
•activate the personal alarm.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
turned to the ON position. If the dome lamp control is in theoffposition
the illuminated entry feature will not work.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors.Note:the interior lamps
will turn off (unless the dome lamp control is in the full-up position),
and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash.
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•activate or deactivate the
autolock feature.
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this
code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is marked on
the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You
can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press the 1•2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
Tips:
•Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
•The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal
code.
•If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code.
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.
2. Press and hold the 1•2 for two seconds. This must be done within
five seconds of completing step 1.
3. Press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. This must be done
within five seconds of completing step 2.
Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Anti-scan feature
If the wrong code has been entered 36 times, the keypad will go into an
anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the
keypad lamp will flash during this time.
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The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•one minute of keypad inactivity.
•pressing the UNLOCK
control on the remote entry transmitter.
•the ignition is turned to the ON position.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The interior lamps will illuminate after pressing the first control on
the keypad.
To unlock all doors,press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. You
do notneed to enter the keypad code first.Note:The interior lamps
will turn off.
Autolock (if equipped)
This feature will automatically lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition key is in the ON position,
•the gearshift lever is shifted into, then out of, R (reverse) and then
•the brake pedal is released.
This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when:
•the ignition is in the ON position and any door is opened then closed,
and
•you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal.
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature
The autolock feature can be deactivated/reactivated using the following
two methods:
•keyless entry keypad, or
•ignition lock cylinder and interior power door locks control.
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. To
deactivate/reactivate this feature:
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
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The fuses are:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Mirrors, Autolamp
2 7.5A Cluster, Autolamp. Generic
Electronic Module (GEM),
Keyless entry, 4x4
3 7.5A Trailer tow right-hand stop/turn
lamps
4 7.5A Starter
5 15A Park lamps, Autolamps, I/P
dimming, Trailer tow
6 7.5A Air bags, Cluster
7 7.5A Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn
lamps
8 7.5A Cluster, Audio, GEM
1 234
5 678
9 101112
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26
29 30
35 36
313233
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27 28
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 7.5A Speed control, Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS), 4x4, Powertrain
Control Module (PCM), Park
interlock, Keyless entry
10 15A Ignition, IPATS
11 15A Subwoofer
12 15A Climate control, Rear climate
control
13 15A Stop lamps, Speed control,
Auxiliary Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
14 10A Air bags
15 15A 4x4 module
16 7.5A Turn signals, Park interlock,
Overhead console, Climate
control, 4x4, Speed control
17 20A Cigar lighter, On-Board
Diagnostics (OBD) II
18 20A Power locks, Keyless entry
19 15A Trailer tow park lamps
20 15A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL),
Reverse lamps, PCM
21 20A Heated seats
22 20A I/P power point
23 7.5A Front washers
24 30A Front wiper
25 7.5A Cluster, GEM
26 10A Interior illumination, Battery saver
27 7.5A Audio, Windows, GEM, Moonroof,
Rear window
28 – Not used
29 20A Audio, Rear audio
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Comfort and convenience
Cell phone holder
Engine block heater
Remote keyless entry
Remote start system
Side window deflectors
Speed control
Tire step — quick step
Travel equipment
Bike carriers
Canoe carrier
Kayak carrier
Luggage/cargo carrier
Pet guard
Raised cross bars
Roof rack (removable)
Ski/snowboard carrier
Seatback organizer (with removable headrest)
Soft tonneau cover (hard, soft w/snaps, snapless)
Trailer hitch assembly
Trailer hitch balls (all capacities)
Trailer hitch bar
Trailer hitch receiver cover
Trailgate table (hitch installed)
Protection and appearance equipment
Cargo liners— soft, interior
Cargo organizer
Carpeted cargo mat
Cargo tray — hard, interior
Cover — front end (full, sport)
Door edge guards
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G
Garage door opener ....................42
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................126
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................126
driving with a heavy load ......126
location ....................................126
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................126
calculating .......................126–127
definition .................................126
driving with a heavy load ......126
location ....................................126
H
Hazard flashers .........................136
Head restraints ...........................74
Headlamps
aiming ........................................33
autolamp system .......................31
flash to pass ..............................32
high beam .................................32
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................29
I
Ignition ...............................107, 205
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..97
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................171
cluster ........................................10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......152K
Keyless entry system .................65
Keys
positions of the ignition .........107
L
Lamps
autolamp system .................31, 47
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................35
fog lamps ...................................31
high beams ................................32
instrument panel, dimming .....32
interior lamps ...........................34
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........111
Load limits .................................126
GAWR ......................................126
GVWR ......................................126
trailer towing ..........................126
Loading instructions .................127
Locks
childproof ..................................61
Lubricant specifications ...203, 205
M
Manual transmission .................117
fluid capacities ........................201
lubricant specifications ..........205
reverse .....................................118
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................48
fold away ...................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......48
Moon roof ....................................51
Motorcraft parts ........................200
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