Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a“high intensity discharge”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is NOT
replaceable. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb assembly must be
replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
To remove the headlamps from the vehicle and to change the front turn
signal lamp bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2.
Remove the plastic radiator cover
over the headlamps by grasping the
rear edge of the cover and pulling up
and toward you. This will disengage
the four snap-on attachments on the
cover. Set the cover aside.
3. Pry back the top corner of the
radiator cover to gain access to the
inner retaining pins. At the back of
the headlamp, pry up and remove
the two retainer pins to release the
headlamp assembly from the vehicle
and pull headlamp forward.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. Install bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
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2. Insert the lug wrench on the
winch drive nut.
The wrench will stop moving and
forward resistance to turning will be
felt when properly engaged.
3. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise until the tire is
lowered to the ground and the cable
has slack. When turning the wrench,
make sure that it does not scuff the
kick plate.
4. Slide the tire rearward, lift one
side and remove the retainer from
the spare tire.
Changing the spare tire
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other end of the vehicle) to the tire being
changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled
water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the“FULL COLD”level or
within the“COLD FILL RANGE”in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls
below, refer to instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
LEAD
RETURN
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interior .............................322–323
interior trim ............................323
plastic parts ............................321
washing ....................................319
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................320
wiper blades ............................321
Clock ..........................................124
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................18
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............142
Console ......................................154
overhead ..........................122–123
rear ..........................................154
Controls
power seat ...............................177
steering column ......................134
Coolant
checking and adding ..............334
refill capacities ................337, 352
specifications ..................354, 356
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................131
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................324
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................316
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................317
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................310
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................317
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................312Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................315
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................106
Defrost
rear window ............................103
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................350
engine oil .................................328
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........354
Driving under special
conditions ..........................286, 289
sand .........................................288
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
DVD system .................................34
E
Electronic message center .......141
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................304
Emission control system ..........346
Engine ........................................356
cleaning ...................................320
coolant .....................................334
fail-safe coolant ......................337
idle speed control ...................332
lubrication
specifications ..................354, 356
refill capacities ........................352
service points ..........................327
starting after a collision .........293
Engine block heater .................268
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Parking brake ............................270
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....351
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................131
Power adjustable foot pedals ...131
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................299
Power door locks ......................158
Power mirrors ...........................129
Power point ...............................124
Power steering ..................274–275
fluid, checking and adding ....348
fluid, refill capacity ................352
fluid, specifications .........354, 356
Power Windows .........................125
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................275
R
Radio ..........................16, 20, 25, 30
Rear Park Assist .......................281
Rear window defroster .............103
Relays ................................294, 303
Remote entry system .......159, 161
illuminated entry ....................165
locking/unlocking
doors ................................160–161
opening the trunk ...................161
panic alarm .............................161
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................164
Roadside assistance ..................292
Roof rack ...................................156
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........200Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........188, 191–194, 196
Safety Canopy ...................205–206
Safety defects, reporting ..........318
Safety restraints ........188, 191–196
belt minder .............................197
extension assembly ................200
for adults .........................192–194
for children .....................208–209
safety belt maintenance .........200
warning light and chime ........196
Safety seats for children ..........211
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............188
Seats ..........................................176
child safety seats ....................211
climate control ........................180
easy access/easyout feature ..179
memory seat ...................162, 179
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................169–171
Servicing your vehicle ..............325
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........22, 32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................18
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................351, 356
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................354, 356
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........265–267
jump starting ..........................304
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