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Do not use chemical solvents or strong
detergents when cleaning the steering wheel
or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the
air bag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if
you have been in contact with certain products
such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order
to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum
cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra
Strength Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-41).
•If grease or tar is present on the material,
spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and
Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning
solution.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass
cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric
and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye
on the vehicle’s seatbelts, as these actions
may weaken the belt webbing.
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective
coating over the leather.
•To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe
Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the
area with a soft cloth.
•To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the
Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11–D),
available from your authorized dealer.
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Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and
place the gearshift in N (Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is
running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle,
pull the hood release
handle located under
the bottom left corner
of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the front center
of the hood.
HOOD
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle
identification number is
attached to a metal tag
and is located on the
driver side instrument
panel. (Please note
that in the graphic
XXXX is representative
of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the
vehicle identification number) is stamped on the
engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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attaching with
tether straps ........... 93
in front seat ............ 90
in rear seat .............. 90
Cleaning your vehicle
engine
compartment ......... 155
instrument panel .. 157
interior ................... 158
plastic parts .......... 156
safety belts ............ 158
washing .................. 153
waxing ................... 153
wheels .................... 154
wiper blades .......... 157
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash ........... 30
MACH MP3 ............. 23
Clutch
adjusting ................ 196
operation while
driving ................... 114
recommended
shift speeds ........... 115
Console ...................... 49
Controls
power seat ............... 65
Convertible ................ 50
cleaning ................. 157
installation of the
boot .......................... 51
lowering the
convertible top ........ 50
raising the
convertible top ........ 52
Coolant
checking and
adding .................... 174
refill
capacities ....... 180, 215specifications. 218, 221
Cruise control (see
Speed control) .......... 46
Customer
Assistance ................ 122
Ford accessories
for your vehicle .... 159
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 144
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 149
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 122
Getting the
service you need .. 142
Ordering additional
owner’s literature . 150
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 145
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................. 149
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) .............. 35
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid . 196
engine oil ............... 167
Doors
lubricant
specifications ........ 218
Driving under
special conditions ... 113
through water ....... 116
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turning on and off .. 35
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system.33
Hood ........................ 162
I
Ignition ............... 99, 221
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) ............. 88
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 193
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 157
cluster ...................... 10
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 36
J
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 136
K
Keys
positions of the
ignition .................... 99
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ........................ 39
daytime running
light .......................... 35
fog lamps ................. 35
headlamps ......... 35, 40headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 36
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 36
interior lamps ... 38–39
replacing
bulbs ............ 38, 40–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 38
Lights, warning and
indicator .................... 10
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .................... 104
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 108
Load limits ............... 117
Locks
doors ........................ 54
Lubricant
specifications ... 218, 221
Lug nuts, anti-theft . 134
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 65
M
Manual transmission. 114
fluid capacities ...... 215
lubricant
specifications ........ 221
reverse ................... 115
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 46
Motorcraft
parts ................. 187, 215
O
Octane rating .. 185–186
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