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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn lamps
(front)2
3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps (low
beams)2
H11
Headlamps (high
beams)2
H7
Rear
stop/tail/sidemarker2
3157K
Rear turn lamps 2 3156K
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Foglamp (front) 2 H10
Center High-mount
stop lamp5
168
Rear license plate
lamp2
W5W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
To remove the lamp assembly:
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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Engine block heater .................133
Engine oil ..................................213
checking and adding ..............213
dipstick ....................................213
filter, specifications ........216, 253
recommendations ...................216
refill capacities ........................254
specifications ..................257, 259
Exhaust fumes ..........................133
F
Fail safe cooling ........................223
Fluid capacities .........................254
Foglamps .....................................37
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................146
indicator light .........................146
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................137
Fuel ............................................225
calculating fuel
economy ............................60, 229
cap ...........................................226
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........227
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................232
detergent in fuel .....................228
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................225–226, 229
filter, specifications ........229, 253
fuel pump shut-off switch .....170
improving fuel economy ........229
octane rating ...................228, 259
quality ......................................228
running out of fuel .................228
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................225
Fuses ..................................170, 172G
Garage door opener ....................51
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............226
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................229
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................161
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................161
H
Hazard flashers .........................169
Head restraints .....................89, 91
Headlamps ...................................36
aiming ........................................39
autolamp system .......................36
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............37
flash to pass ..............................38
high beam .................................38
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................36
Heating
heater only system ...................33
Hood ..........................................210
I
Ignition ...............................130, 259
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................122
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................234
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................206
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................39
J
Jack ............................................177
positioning ...............................177
storage .....................................177
Jump-starting your vehicle ......186
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........130
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................41–43
replacing bulbs ...................43–47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Liftgate ........................................66
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........135
Load limits .................................156
Loading instructions .................161
Locks
childproof ..................................80Lubricant specifications ...257, 259
Luggage rack ...............................68
M
Manual transaxle .......................142
fluid, checking and adding ....237
reverse .....................................143
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........259
Message center ...........................59
english/metric button ...............61
system check button ................61
warning messages .....................62
Mirrors .........................................52
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................55
fold away ...................................54
heated ........................................54
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................58
Motorcraft parts ................229, 253
O
Octane rating ............................228
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................213
Overdrive ...................................139
P
Parking .......................................144
Parking brake ............................135
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....253
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................97
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