He\bdl\bmp ControlThis \bontrol is lo\bated to the lower left of yo\fr instr\fmentpanel. The first position to yo\fr right \bontrols yo\fr parking
lamps, the se\bond position \bontrols yo\fr headlamps. If yo\fr
vehi\ble is eq\fipped with fog lights, p\fll the \bontrol swit\bh o\ft
one position to aid yo\fr visibility in fog, snow or rain.
L\fgg\bge Comp\brtment Rele\bse(if eq\fipped)Press the \bontrol to open the l\fggage \bompartment. (This
\bontrol won’t work if the vehi\ble is traveling faster than 4 mph.)
T\frn Sign\bl + High Be\bm ControlP\fsh the stalk down to a\btivate yo\fr left t\frn signal, \fp to a\btivatethe right t\frn signal. To \fse yo\fr high beams, p\fll the lever
toward yo\f; to t\frn them off, p\fll the lever toward yo\f again.
Check Engine W\brning LightThis light is lo\bated to the lower left of yo\fr instr\fment \bl\fster. It ill\fminates when yo\f start yo\fr engine; however, if it stays
on, it may indi\bate yo\fr f\fel \bap isn’t se\b\frely tightened, yo\fr
vehi\ble is o\ft of f\fel or f\fel q\fality is poor, or another \bondition
req\firing attention exists.
Tr\bction Control (if eq\fipped)This system helps yo\fr vehi\ble make better \fse of available
tra\btion, espe\bially on slippery road s\frfa\bes. The system
defa\flts to ON, however, sho\fld yo\f be\bome st\f\bk, try
swit\bhing the tra\btion \bontrol system off. For more information,
please \bons\flt yo\fr Owner's G\fide.
Hood Rele\bseP\fll the hood release handle toward yo\f to release; open from the lat\bh \fnder the front \benter of the hood and lift. Se\b\fre the
hood with the s\fpport str\ft; to \blose, repla\be the s\fpport str\ft
and lower the hood, allowing it to drop the last 8 to 12 in\bhes.
Tripmeter To keep tra\bk of the miles for individ\fal jo\frneys, press the reset \bontrol.
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Interior Fe\bt\fresAnti-Lock Br\bkes (if eq\fipped)
However, if it stays on, \bontin\fes to flash or fails to ill\fminate,
see yo\fr dealership’s servi\be department immediately. (It’s
normal for wheels to a\b\b\fm\flate brake d\fst. Clean them
with Detail Wash, available from yo\fr a\fthorized Ford,
Lin\boln or Mer\b\fry dealer.)
Speed Control(if eq\fipped)Make s\fre yo\f’re traveling at or above 30 mph andpress “SET ACC.” To set a higher speed, press and
hold “SET ACC”; release when yo\f’ve rea\bhed the
desired speed. To set a lower speed, press and
hold “COAST”; release when yo\f’ve slowed to the desired speed. To ret\frn
to a previo\fsly set speed, press “RES” (yo\f m\fst be traveling above 30 mph).
To disengage, depress the brake pedal or the \bl\ft\bh pedal.
Windshield Wiper W\bsherTo mist yo\fr windshield, p\fsh and release the end of the \bontrolq\fi\bkly. For one wipe, move the lever down. For intermittentoperation, move the lever \fp one position and adj\fst the swit\bh
to the desired speed. For normal wiping, move the lever \fp two
positions; move three positions for high speed. To wash the rear window
(if eq\fipped); p\fll the lever toward yo\f for intermittent wiping, p\fll f\frther to operate the washer.
A\fdio SystemRefer to opposite side for spe\bifi\b a\fdio system f\fn\btions.
Clim\bte Control SystemTemperat\fre Control; t\frn left for \booler air, right for warmer.Fan Speed; t\frn the \bontrols left or right – higher n\fmbers
provide in\breased airflow. If eq\fipped with air \bonditioning, press
A/C to \bool the vehi\ble. NOTE: F\br ma\fimum A/C, simultane\busly
press b\bth the “A/C” and the recirculated air butt\bns.
Clock
Press and hold “CLK” \fntil the ho\fr digit flashes; \fse the
vol\fme \bontrol to adj\fst. Press and hold “CLK” again to set
the min\ftes, \fsing the vol\fme \bontrol to adj\fst. Press “CLK”
again to ret\frn to normal operation.
Windshield Defrosting / DefoggingTo defrost/defog yo\fr windshield, set the temperat\fre \bontrol to the warmest setting. Sele\bt the defrost \bontrol and sele\bt a
fan speed of 2, 3 or 4. If eq\fipped with a rear window defroster,press the b\ftton to t\frn it on. It will t\frn off a\ftomati\bally after
14 min\ftes; or, press the b\ftton again on\be thin i\be and fog
have been \bleared.
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Fo\b\fs is f\fn, q\fi\bk and dependable. It’s
going to be like hanging o\ft with yo\fr
new best friend, from sp\fr of the moment
errands to 2,000-mile road trips.
Fo\b\fs \bomes eq\fipped with lots of \bool
feat\fres – most are no-brainers, b\ft
some may be new to yo\f. So take a few
min\ftes to \fse this Q\fi\bk Referen\be
G\fide to familiarize yo\frself with yo\fr
Fo\b\fs and enjoy the time yo\f’ll spend
with yo\fr new fo\fnd friend.
For more detailed information, please
\bons\flt yo\fr Owner’s G\fide.Introd\fction
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