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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 Trade Number
Headlamp 9008 / H13
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3157 or 3157K
Sidemarker (front) W5W or W5WL
Fog lamp 9145
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3057K or 4057K
Sidemarker (rear) W5W or W5WL
High-mount brakelamp 921
Backup lamp 921
License plate lamp 168
Overhead console/map lamp W5W
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by depressing the
retainer clip and pulling rearward.
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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Locate the lamp assembly from
underneath the vehicle and rotate
the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove from lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from
the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Remove the sight shield by
loosening the six fasteners with a
flat head screwdriver.
3. Remove the two underhood bolts
attaching the bumper cover next to
the grill and then pull the
cover/grille/foglamp assembly
forward to access the foglamp bulbs.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
it straight off.
5. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly.
6. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................204
Floor mats ...................................59
Fluid capacities .........................220
Foglamps .....................................32
Fuel ............................................206calculating fuel
economy ............................52, 210
cap ...........................................208
capacity ...................................220
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................206, 208, 210
filter, specifications ........210, 219
improving fuel economy ........210
octane rating ...........209, 224 –225
quality ......................................209
running out of fuel .................210
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................206
Fuses ..................................160 –161
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............208
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................210
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................159
Head restraints ...........................76
Headlamps ...................................32 aiming ..................................33 –34 bulb specifications ....................36
daytime running lights .............32
flash to pass ..............................33
high beam .................................33
replacing bulbs .........................36
turning on and off ....................32
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .......................................29
Hood ..........................................190
I
Ignition .......................143, 224 –225
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................107
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................215
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................185
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................33
J
Jack ............................................121 positioning ...............................121
storage .....................................121
Jump-starting your vehicle ......167
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................63
Keys positions of the ignition .........143
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L
Lampsbulb replacement
specifications chart ..................36
daytime running light ...............32
fog lamps ...................................32
headlamps ...........................32, 36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........33
instrument panel, dimming .....33
interior lamps ...........................35
replacing bulbs ...................35 –41
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................35
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........148
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................151
Load limits .................................135
Locks autolock .....................................63
Lubricant specifications ...222, 224
Lug nuts ....................................125
Lumbar support, seats ...............78
M
Manual transmission .................156 fluid capacities ........................220
lubricant specifications ..........224
reverse .....................................157
Message center .....................50 –51
english/metric button .........54 –55
system check button ................54
warning messages .....................56
Mirrors side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ................210, 219 O
Octane rating ............................209
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................193
P
Parking brake ............................149
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....219
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................82
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................163
Power door locks ........................63
Power mirrors .............................47
Power point .................................44
Power steering ..........................149
fluid, checking and adding ....216
fluid, refill capacity ................220
fluid, specifications .........222, 224
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................19, 22
Relays ........................................160
Remote entry system .................67 illuminated entry ......................70
opening the trunk .....................68
Roadside assistance ..................158
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............94
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...80, 84 –88
Safety defects, reporting ..........181
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