Introduction 4
Congratulations 4
Safety and environment protection 4
Symbol glossary 8
Vehicle inspection guide 9
Instrumentation 20
Warning and control lights 20
Gauges 24
Entertainment systems 28
AM/FM stereo 28
AM/FM stereo cassette 30
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 33
AM/FM stereo with CD 37
Climate controls 42
Heater only 42
Manual heating and air conditioning 43
Lights 45
Headlamps 45
Turn signal control 46
Interior lamps 47
Bulb replacement 47
Driver controls 50
Windshield wiper/washer control 50
Steering wheel adjustment 51
Power windows 53
Mirrors 54
Speed control 56
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Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between“H”and
“C”).If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine
and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total
kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer:Registers the
kilometers (miles) of individual
journeys. To reset, depress the
control.
H
C
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To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
1.Fan speed adjustment:Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2.Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the vehicle.
3.Air flow selections:Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
MAX A/C (if equipped):Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air
flows from the instrument panel vents only.
A/C (if equipped):Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from
the instrument panel vents only.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
O (OFF):Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to“breathe”using the outside air inlet vents.
OFFA/CMAX
A/C
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1. Select L to adjust the left mirror
or R to adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
4. Adjust spotter mirrors (if equipped) manually.
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
Both main mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog.
The mirrors are automatically activated when the vehicle is started.
Note:The mirrors may behotto the touch but will not burn. This is a
normal condition.
The mirror heating elements are designed to operate regardless of the
geographic location of the vehicle. There is no switch to turn on, or
other operator involvement required other than to start the vehicle.
The spotter mirror, below the main mirror, is not heated and must be
adjusted manually.
Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
MIRRORS
L R
MIRRORS
L R
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Hot weather operation
•Keep the engine cooling system filled with a clean, permanent coolant
solution to protect against damage from overheating.
•Fill the fuel tank at the end of daily operation to prevent condensation
in the fuel system.
•Keep external surfaces of the engine, radiator, charge air cooler, A/C
condenser and accessories clean to avoid dirt build-up.
Above normal coolant temperatures could be experienced while driving
in a transmission gear ratio which lugs the engine. To correct this
problem, engine speed should be increased by downshifting in to the
next lower gear to increase engine RPM.
Starting a turbocharged engine with the vehicle on a steep grade
When starting a naturally aspirated Diesel engine when the loaded
vehicle is on a grade, the engine RPM will start to fall slightly when the
clutch is engaged, but quickly recovers as the vehicle begins moving.
Turbocharged Diesel engines act differently; once the clutch is engaged,
the engine RPM will fall significantly. When the engine RPM first falls, do
not disengage the clutch and try to increase engine RPM as this may
damage driveline components. After the initial drop in engine RPM, the
engine will recover by itself and accelerate in a normal manner.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•Start the vehicle in motion by using the highest gear speed in the
transmission that will let the engine easily start the load without
slipping the clutch.
•Accelerate smoothly and evenly; rapid acceleration increases fuel
consumption without increasing engine performance.
•When approaching a hill, depress the accelerator smoothly to start the
incline at full power, then shift down as needed to maintain vehicle
speed.
•When going down a hill, or long steep grades, prevent over-speeding
of the engine. The engine governor has no control over engine speed
when it is being pushed by a loaded vehicle.
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Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the“cold fill range”or the“cold full”level on the
reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the
radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toCoolant condition inspectionlater in this section). If the
concentration is not 50/50 (protection to–34°F/–36°C), drain some
coolant and adjust the concentration. It may take several drains and
additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant per
month, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your cooling
system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant
can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage.
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Extended life engine coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with yellow-colored
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M97B51–A1.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (VC-7–B in Oregon).
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may
darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
•
Do not add/mix extended life coolants such as Motorcraft
Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (U.S.) or CXC-209
(Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–D, with the
factory-fill coolant, Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant meeting
Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A.Mixing Motorcraft Speciality
Orange Engine Coolant or any equivalent extended life engine coolant
with this factory-fill coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
•
Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol and
other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
•Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford-approved
recycling process (seeUse of Recycled Engine Coolantsection).
Coolant condition inspection
Engine cooling systems should be checked twice a year to assure proper
glycol/water concentrations. a 50/50 mixture is recommended and
provides freeze protection in weather conditions as low as–36°C (-34°F)
as well as optimum corrosion protection. For vehicle operating in
extremely cold climate, a concentration of 60% ethylene glycol will
provide freeze protection in weather conditions as low as–51°C (-59°F).
Concentrations greater than 60% glycol are not recommended.
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A
Air conditioning ..........................43
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................43
Air suspension ...........................112
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................110
Audio system
(see Radio) ................28, 30, 33, 37
Automatic transmission ............115
fluid, adding ............................181
fluid, checking ........................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............218
fluid, specification ..................207
Auxiliary power point .................52
Axle ............................127, 160, 198
lubricant specifications ..........207
refill capacities ........................217
B
Battery .......................................176
charging system warning
light ............................................20
jumping a disabled battery ....143
voltage gauge ............................24
BeltMinder ...................................73
Brakes ......................91–92, 97, 160
adjustment ..............................163
anti-lock ...........................110–111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................20, 111
brake warning light ..................20
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................163, 175
fluid, specifications .................207
parking ................93–94, 100, 164
Bulbs ............................................47C
Cassette tape player ...................37
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............183
CD-single premium .........28, 30, 33
Cell phone use ............................52
Child safety restraints ................78
child safety belts ......................78
Child safety seats ........................81
attaching with tether straps ....85
in front seat ..............................83
in rear seat ................................83
tether anchorage hardware .....85
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................79
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts..155
engine compartment ..............155
exterior ....................................157
instrument panel ....................156
interior .....................................156
interior trim ............................156
plastic parts ............................156
washing ....................................154
waxing .....................................154
wheels ......................................155
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......42–43
Clutch ................................119, 180
adjusting ..................................180
fluid ..........................................180
operation while driving ..........119
specifications ..........................207
Controls
power seat .................................66
Coolant ......................................170
checking and adding ..............170
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