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•Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road.
•Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice
versa.
•Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa.
•Hitting a curb while turning.
•Driving on slick surfaces.
•Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer toTrailer
towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.)
The RSC system works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac
system to
further enhance the vehicle’s overall stability during aggressive
maneuvers. The system helps maintain roll stability of the vehicle during
aggressive maneuvers by applying brake force to one or more wheels.
Driving conditions that may activate Roll Stability Control include:
•Emergency lane-change
•Taking a turn too fast
•Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC system automatically turns on when the
engine is started. However, the system does not function when the
vehicle is traveling in R (Reverse). In R (Reverse), ABS and the traction
enhancement feature will continue to function.
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC button
allows the driver to control the
availability of the AdvanceTrac

with RSC system. AdvanceTrac

with RSC system status is indicated
by a warning indicator light with a “sliding car” icon in the instrument
cluster that will flash when the system is active and an indicator light in
the control button that will illuminate when the system is turned off.
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC system warning indicator light may flash to
indicate the system is not fully initialized. If this happens, slow down. If
the light continues flashing, have the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system
serviced.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system, the
warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on and the
instrument cluster will chime repeatedly. If the warning indicator light in
the instrument cluster remains on and the chime is active while the
engine is running, have the system serviced immediately.
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Illumination of theindicator, charging system warning light, fluid
leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that
the emission control system is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,
vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells,
leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not 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.
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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.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................48
AdvanceTrac ..............................143
Air cleaner filter ...............227–228
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................74
and child safety seats ..............76
description ................................74
disposal ......................................78
driver airbag ..............................76
indicator light ...........................78
operation ...................................76
passenger airbag .......................76
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................79
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................206
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................139
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 20, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................147, 149, 152
fluid, adding ............................224
fluid, checking ........................224
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specification ..................237
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..234, 237
refill capacities ........................230
traction lok ..............................141
B
Battery .......................................203acid, treating emergencies .....203
jumping a disabled battery ....176
maintenance-free ....................203
replacement, specifications ...228
servicing ..................................203
BeltMinder ...................................69
Brakes ........................................139
anti-lock ...................................139
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................139
fluid, checking and adding ....224
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specifications .........234, 237
lubricant specifications ..234, 237
parking ....................................140
shift interlock ..........................146
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................38
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....230
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety restraints ................84
child safety belts ......................84
Child safety seats ........................87
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....91
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............192
exterior ....................................195
instrument panel ....................194
interior .....................................194
interior trim ............................194
plastic parts ............................193
safety belts ..............................194
washing ....................................191
waxing .....................................191
wheels ......................................192
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interior lamps ...........................37
replacing bulbs ...................38–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................37
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........139
Load limits .................................116
Loading instructions .................123
Lubricant specifications ...234, 237
Lug nuts ....................................175
Lumbar support, seats ...............59
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......48
Motorcraft parts ........195, 217, 228
O
Octane rating ............................215
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................200
P
Parking brake ............................140
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....228
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................163
Power door locks ........................53
Power mirrors .............................48
Power point .................................47
Power steering ..........................140
fluid, checking and adding ....223
fluid, refill capacity ................230
fluid, specifications .........234, 237Power Windows ...........................47
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................141
R
Radio ................................18, 20, 24
Relays ................................159, 166
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................57
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
Roadside assistance ..................156
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............73
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........64–68
Safety defects, reporting ..........190
Safety restraints ....................64–68
belt minder ...............................69
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................65–67
for children .........................83–84
lap belt ......................................68
safety belt maintenance ...........73
warning light and chime ..........69
Safety seats for children ............87
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............64
Seats ............................................58
child safety seats ......................87
front seats .................................58
Servicing your vehicle ..............197
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........21, 26
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Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........169
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................228, 237
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................234, 237
Speed control ..............................49
Starting your
vehicle ........................135–136, 138
jump starting ..........................176
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................44
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........30, 32
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
Tires ...................................101–102
alignment ................................114
care ..........................................112
changing ..........................169–170
checking the pressure ............104
inspecting and inflating .........103
label .........................................112
replacing ..........................107, 171
rotating ....................................115
safety practices .......................113
sidewall information ...............108
snow tires and chains ............116
spare tire .................................168
terminology .............................102
tire grades ...............................102treadwear ........................101, 112
Towing .......................................123
recreational towing .................134
trailer towing ..........................123
wrecker ....................................181
Traction-lok rear axle ...............141
Transmission .............................146
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................224
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
lubricant specifications ..234, 237
Turn signal ..................................37
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................237
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................239
Vehicle loading ..........................116
Ventilating your vehicle ...........138
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............155
Windows
power .........................................47
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................43
checking and adding fluid .....200
replacing wiper blades .............43
Wrecker towing .........................181
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