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Seating and Safety Restraints 176
Seating 176
Safety restraints 188
Air bags 201
Child restraints 208
Tires, Wheels and Loading 221
Tire Information 224
Tire Inflation 225
Changing tires 229
Wheel lug nut torque 237
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 247
Vehicle loading 252
Trailer towing 258
Recreational towing 264
Driving 265
Starting 265
Brakes 268
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 271
Transmission operation 276
Roadside Emergencies 292
Getting roadside assistance 292
Hazard flasher switch 293
Fuel pump shut-off switch 293
Fuses and relays 294
Jump starting 304
Wrecker towing 309
Customer Assistance 310
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 318
Cleaning 319
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Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1–800–665–2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
•The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
•Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
•Depress control again to turn the
flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the passenger’s foot well,
by the kick panel.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
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Engine oil ..................................328
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................328
checking and adding ..............328
dipstick ....................................328
filter, specifications ........331, 351
recommendations ...................331
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..................354, 356
Exhaust fumes ..........................268
F
Fail safe cooling ........................337
Floor mats .................................155
Fluid capacities .........................352
Foglamps ...................................104
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ..........................143, 343
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........341
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................346
detergent in fuel .....................342
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................338, 340, 343
filter, specifications ........343, 351
fuel pump shut-off switch .....293
improving fuel economy ........343
octane rating ...................342, 356
quality ......................................342
running out of fuel .................342
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338Fuses ..................................294–295
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................137
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................343
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Head restraints .........................176
Headlamps .................................104
aiming ......................................107
autolamp system .....................104
bulb specifications ..................111
daytime running lights ...........106
flash to pass ............................107
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................113
turning on and off ..................104
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................137
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Ignition ...............................265, 356
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................211
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................348
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................322
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................229, 232
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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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