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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift
lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal
being depressed.
When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the
automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted
vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
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permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. When theCheck
engine/Service engine soonlight illuminates, the OBD-II system has
detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause yourCheck
engine/Service engine soonlight to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. SeeFuel filler
capin this chapter.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight should turn off. (A
driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If yourCheck engine/Service engine
soonlight is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight on.
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bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–52
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Liftgate ............................85, 89, 96
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........210
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock ...................................103
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................91
Low tire warning .................15, 191
Lubricant specifications ...287, 289
Lug nuts ....................................182
Luggage rack ...............................89
Lumbar support, seats .............112
M
Message center ...........................76
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................79
warning messages .....................80
Mirrors ...................................55, 66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................67
programmable memory ..........100
side view mirrors (power) .......66signal .........................................67
Motorcraft parts ................272, 285
O
Octane rating ............................271
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................257
Overdrive ...................................215
P
Park Assist ................................218
Parking brake ............................211
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....285
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................129
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................68
Power adjustable foot pedals .....68
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................228
Power door locks ................91, 103
Power liftgate ........................85, 96
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................214
fluid, checking and adding ....278
fluid, refill capacity ................286
fluid, specifications .........287, 289
Power Windows ...........................65
R
Radio ................................17, 20, 23
Relays ........................................224
Remote entry system .................95
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Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....214
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................279
lubricant specifications ..........287
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................289
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................291
Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........209W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................257
Water, Driving through .............221
Windows
power .........................................65
rear wiper/washer .....................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................53
checking and adding fluid .....257
liftgate reservoir .....................257
replacing wiper blades .............54
Wrecker towing .........................238
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