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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo 19
AM/FM stereo with single CD 20
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 25
Climate Controls 31
Heater only 31
Manual heating and air conditioning 32
Lights 34
Headlamps 34
Turn signal control 38
Bulb replacement 39
Driver Controls 44
Windshield wiper/washer control 44
Steering wheel adjustment 44
Power windows 48
Mirrors 49
Speed control 50
Locks and Security 54
Keys 54
Locks 54
Seating and Safety Restraints 59
Seating 59
Safety restraints 65
Airbags 75
Child restraints 84
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Check gauge:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL):Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Transmission Tow/Haul light
(TCIL) (5.4L and 6.8L gasoline
engines only):Illuminates when
the Tow/Haul feature of the
transmission has been turned on,
refer to theDrivingchapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake ON warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5
km/h).CHECK
GAGE
OVERDRIVE
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Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (sealed
beam)2 H5054
Headlamps
(aerodynamic)2 9007
Park lamp and turn
signal (front)2 4157K or 3157K
Back-up lamps 2 3156K or 3156
License plate lamp 1 168
Stop/tail/turn/side
marker lamp2 3457K or 3357K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
Map/reading lamp 2 211-2
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.
2. Push each clip tab toward the
engine compartment and lift upward
to the stop position, then remove
the headlamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
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3. Remove the four headlamp bulb
retaining screws and the retaining
ring.
4. Remove the headlamp.
5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb and remove
the bulb.
To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Remove two screws and pull lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedures in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
The interior cargo lamp (if equipped), on vehicles without a rear
headliner, will have to be removed from under the high-mount brakelamp
assembly located inside the vehicle. Then:
1. Remove the two screws from the
high-mount brakelamp assembly and
lift the lamp from the vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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interior lamps ...........................38
replacing bulbs .........................40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........143
Load limits .................................120
Loading instructions .................126
Locks ............................................54
doors ..........................................54
Lubricant specifications ...236, 239
Lug nuts ....................................180
Lumbar support, seats ...............60
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ........199, 215, 231
O
Octane rating ............................219
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................203
P
Parking brake ............................144
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....231
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................167
Power door locks ........................54
Power mirrors .............................49
Power point .................................47
Power steering ..........................147
fluid, checking and adding ....225fluid, refill capacity ................232
fluid, specifications .........236, 239
Power Windows ...........................48
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................148
R
Radio ................................19–20, 25
Relays ................................164, 170
Remote entry system .................54
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors ...........55
panic alarm ...............................55
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................57
replacing the batteries .............56
Roadside assistance ..................160
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............75
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........65–69
Safety defects, reporting ..........193
Safety restraints ....................65–69
belt minder ...............................71
extension assembly ..................74
for adults .............................66–68
for children .........................84–85
lap belt ......................................70
safety belt maintenance ...........75
warning light and chime ....70–71
Safety seats for children ............89
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............65
Seats ............................................59
child safety seats ......................89
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