STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Remote audio steering column controls (if equipped)
The remote audio steering column controls may be used to select radio
or CD mode. The following functions can be carried out using the remote
control.
•Volume:Pull VOL + towards the
steering wheel to increase the
volume.
Pull VOL - towards the steering
wheel to decrease the volume.
•SEEK:Move the SEEK control
towards the steering wheel to
advance to the next radio station
or the next CD track.
Move the SEEK control towards
the instrument panel to seek to
the next radio station down the frequency band or the previous CD
track.
•MODE:Press and hold to toggle through AM/FM1/FM2/CD modes.
Press and release to move to the next preset radio station, or the next
CD.
Press in all modes to abort a traffic message during broadcasting.
MOON ROOF (SUNROOF) (IF EQUIPPED)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up to
ventilate the vehicle.
To open the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
opening and closing feature. To stop
motion at any time during the
one-touch operation, press the
control a second time.
•To open the moon roof, press and
release the rear portion of the
moon roof control to open.
To close:
•To close, press and release the front portion of the control.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
Your vehicle may have an all-door remote entry system.
The all-door remote entry system
allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
•arm and disarm the anti-theft
system. For more information on
the anti-theft system, refer to
Perimeter alarm system (if
equipped)in this chapter.
•open the luggage compartment
without a key.
•activate the panic alarm.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (OFF) position.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL remote entry transmitterswith you to the authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
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For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system
will turn off the passenger seat side airbag if:
•the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled.
The front passenger sensing system
uses apassenger airbag offor
pass airbag offindicator which will
illuminate and stay lit to remind you
that the front passenger frontal
airbag is disabled. The indicator
lamp is located at the top of the
instrument panel center stack area
below the Hazard warning indicator
and above the radio.
Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when
the ignition is turned to the ON position to confirm it is functional.
When the front passenger seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the
event that the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate), the
indicator lamp will be unlit.
The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not
inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant
seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected.
•
When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay
lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled.
•If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not
lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the
vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate)
the front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat.
•When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the
passenger airbag offorpass airbag offindicator lamp is lit, it is
possible that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
•Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the
full upright position.
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transaxle gearshift lever
and allows key removal.
2. OFF, shuts the engine and all
electrical accessories off without
locking the steering wheel.
3. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when driving.
4. 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, don’t press 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 to
Starting 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.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
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Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic
transaxle
This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy.
Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and
shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any
type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal
shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations
when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive
Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating
parameters. This learning process could take several transmission
upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer
shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift
scheduling will resume.
P (Park)
This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Depress the brake pedal
•Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•Come to a complete stop
•Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
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U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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 authorized 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 CONTROL
The hazard flasher is located
between the center air registers
above the radio. The hazard flashers
will operate whether the ignition is
off or on.
Push in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again
to turn them off. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine
when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.
After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch
may have been activated.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
R17 — Starter relay
R18 — Rear wiper intermittent relay
R19 — Front wiper intermittent relay
R20 — Not used
R21 — Not used
R22 — Not used
R23 — Horn relay
R24 — Battery saver relay
R25 — Rear defrost/Heated mirror relay
30 10A Parking lamps
31 20A Radio
32 15A Turn signal (GEM)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
33 20A Horn
34 20A Power sunroof
35 7.5A Interior lamps, Power mirrors
36 7.5A A/C switch, Instrument cluster
37 — Not used
38 — Not used
39 — Not used
40 10A Back-up lamps (automatic
transaxle only)
41 7.5A Radio and cluster (accessory)
42 10A Stop lamps, Shift interlock
43 15A Rear wiper, Sunroof (ignition)
44 — Not used
45 7.5A Recirculated air, Air conditioning
46 — Not used
47 20A Cigar lighter/Power point
48 10A Data link connector
49 25A Rear defroster
50 7.5A Heated mirror, Heated backlite
indicator
51 7.5A Front passenger sensing system
52 15A Heated seats
53 10A Back-up lamps (manual transaxle
only), Speed control
54 25A Rear power windows
55 25A Front power windows
56 20A Front wipers
57 — Not used
58 — Not used
59 7.5A Light switch (headlamps)
60 7.5A Air bag module
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