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PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a safety belt.
Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the
vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as
slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift
to N (Neutral) .
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system. Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold as groundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground.
On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a
wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
•Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................74and child safety seats ..............76
description ................................74
disposal ......................................79
driver air bag ............................77
indicator light ...........................78
operation ...................................77
passenger air bag .....................77
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................79
Air cleaner filter .......210 –211, 224
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................188
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................101
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........16, 18, 21, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............103 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................104
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
fluid, specification ..................231
Auxiliary power point .................46
Axle lubricant specifications ..228, 231
refill capacities ........................225
traction lok ..............................102
B
Battery .......................................185 acid, treating emergencies .....185
jumping a disabled battery ....151
maintenance-free ....................185
replacement, specifications ...224
servicing ..................................185 Bed extender ..............................51
BeltMinder ...................................69
Brakes ........................................100
anti-lock ...................................101
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................101
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
fluid, specifications .........228, 231
lubricant specifications ..228, 231
parking ....................................101
shift interlock ..........................103
Bulbs ............................................40
C
Calculating load ........................121
Capacities for refilling fluids ....225
Cargo area shade ........................51
Cargo net .....................................51
Cell phone use ............................50
Certification Label ....................233
Changing a tire .........................144
Child safety restraints ................84 child safety belts ......................84
Child safety seats ........................87 attaching with tether straps ....91
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............168
instrument panel ....................171
interior .....................................171
plastic parts ............................170
safety belts ..............................171
washing ....................................167
waxing .....................................167
wheels ......................................168
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J
Jack ............................................144positioning .......................144, 147
storage .............................144 –146
Jump-starting your vehicle ......151
K
Keys positions of the ignition ...........96
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
courtesy .....................................39
daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................36
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........37
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps .....................39 –40
replacing bulbs ...................40 –44
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........101
Load limits .................................118
Loading instructions .................121
Lubricant specifications ...228, 231
Lumbar support, seats ...............61
M
Manual transmission .................106 fluid capacities ........................225
lubricant specifications ..........231
reverse .....................................108 Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ................199, 224
O
Octane rating ............................197
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................180
P
Parking brake ............................101
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................138
Power door locks ........................53
Power mirrors .............................47
Power point .................................46
Power steering ..........................102 fluid, checking and adding ....205
fluid, refill capacity ................225
fluid, specifications .........228, 231
Power Windows ...........................47
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................103
R
Radio ....................16, 18, 21, 25, 28 CD-MP3 .....................................31
Relays ........................................134
Remote entry system .................54 illuminated entry ......................56
locking/unlocking doors .....53 –54
Roadside assistance ..................132
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............73
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Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...62, 64–67
Safety defects, reporting ..........166
Safety restraints ..............62, 64 –67
belt minder ...............................69
extension assembly ..................69
for adults .............................64 –66
for children .........................83 –84
lap belt ......................................68
safety belt maintenance ...........73
warning light and chime ..........69
Safety seats for children ............87
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............62
Seats ............................................60 child safety seats ......................87
Servicing your vehicle ..............174
Setting the clock AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....25
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................28
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........145
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................224, 231
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................228, 231
Speed control ..............................47
Starting your vehicle ......96 –97, 99
jump starting ..........................151 Steering wheel
tilting .........................................46
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................46
Tires ...................................144, 212 changing ..........144 –145, 147, 151
snow tires and chains ............223
spare tire .................................144
tire grades ...............................213
treadwear ................................212
Towing .......................................121 recreational towing .................130
trailer towing ..........................121
wrecker ....................................156
Traction-lok rear axle ...............102
Transfer case fluid checking .........................210
Transmission automatic operation ...............103
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....103
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................209
fluid, refill capacities ..............225
lubricant specifications ..228, 231
manual operation ....................106
Turn signal ..................................39
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................231
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................234
Vehicle loading ..........................118 camper bodies ........................131
Ventilating your vehicle ...........100
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