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7.:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts.
8.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
registers.
9.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat.
10.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
11.
Recirculation control:Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any other airflow selection except
(defrost).
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except
MAX A/C.
12.A/C control:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
13.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
14.Temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the temperature
in the vehicle cabin.
15.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
airflow selector in the OFF or with
(recirculated air) engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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Slide on rod feature (if
equipped)
Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.
Note:To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
If your vehicle is equipped with a overhead console rail system, there are
several features that can be operated.
1. To open the bins, move the
center latch forward which will
allow the door to be opened.
2. The latches on the side of the
bins are to enable the user to
remove the bin or add a dealer
purchased feature.
Sliding the bins on the rails may
cause damage to the headliner.
The removable bins are to be
snapped into place not slid.
Overhead Storage Bins
•When on the overhead rail, adjacent bins must be pinned together.
Bins adjacent to the End Cap must be pinned to the End Cap. Bins
without pin attachments should not be placed on the overhead rail.
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The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
An additional auxiliary power point
is located on the lower rear side of
the center console. The power point
is accessible from the rear seats.
Always keep the power point caps
closed when not being used.
Cigarette/Cigar lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your
hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and
socket. The lighter will be released
from its heating position when it is
ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
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CENTER CONSOLE
The center console offers several useful storage features. These include:
1. Cupholders
2. Tissue holder in lid
3. Power point
4. Large utility compartment has
Coin holder slots, PalmPilot
/PDA
holder, and Pen holder
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
POWER WINDOWS
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.
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has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer
toFuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Open the center console bin.
Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off
the console finish panel surrounding
the shifter mechanism by inserting a
screwdriver into the latch slot as
shown.
3. Remove console finish panel
assembly to expose the inside of the
gearshift.
4. Press and hold the white button
located along side the shifter
housing assembly (as shown in the
illustration). Press the gearshift
lever release on the shifter knob and
move the gearshift lever back to N
(Neutral) (two places rearward from
P [Park]).
5. Start the vehicle and release the
parking brake.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
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Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................17
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................53
Console ........................................40
overhead ....................................36
Controls
power seat .................................79
steering column ........................46
Coolant
checking and adding ..............212
refill capacities ................216, 235
specifications ..................237, 239
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................44
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................203
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................195
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............196
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service you
need .........................................189
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................196
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................192
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................194
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................25
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................229engine oil .................................207
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................232
Driving under special
conditions ..................162, 167, 170
sand .........................................169
snow and ice ...........................171
through water .................170, 172
DVD system .................................19
E
Electronic message center .........52
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................183
Emergency Flashers .................175
Emission control system ..........226
Engine ................................239–240
cleaning ...................................200
coolant .....................................212
fail-safe coolant ......................217
idle speed control ...................210
lubrication specifications ......237,
239
refill capacities ........................235
service points ..........................206
starting after a collision .........175
Engine block heater .................154
Engine oil ..................................207
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................207
checking and adding ..............207
dipstick ....................................207
filter, specifications ........209, 234
recommendations ...................209
refill capacities ........................235
specifications ..................237, 239
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