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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 16
Climate Controls 21
Electronic automatic temperature control 21
Rear window defroster 23
Lights 24
Headlamps 24
Turn signal control 27
Bulb replacement 29
Driver Controls 34
Windshield wiper/washer control 34
Power windows 40
Mirrors 42
Speed control 44
Message center 52
Tailgate 60
Locks and Security 63
Keys 63
Locks 63
Anti-theft system 74
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Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Overdrive off: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.
Four wheel drive low:Illuminates
when four-wheel drive low is
engaged.
Four wheel drive high:Illuminates
when four-wheel drive high is
engaged.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
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.
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.
O/D
OFF
4x4
LOW
4x4 HI
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Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Backup lamp 2 3155K
Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail
lamp2 4057K or 3057K
High-mount brakelamp 1 921
Cargo lamp 2 921
Map lamp 2 906
Rear dome lamp 1 921
License plate lamp 2 194
Exterior mounted mirror turn
signal indicator1 See your dealer
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open
the hood.
2. At the top and inboard side of the
headlamp, peel the protective cover
back and loosen the three retaining
screws.
3. Once the three retaining screws
have been removed, disengage the
tab at the top center of the
headlamp assembly by lifting it up.
4. Slide headlamp assembly forward
disconnecting the snap attachment
at the fender and disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by
pulling rearward.
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5. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. At the top and inboard side of the
headlamp, peel the protective cover
back and loosen the three retaining
screws.
3. Once the three retaining screws
have been removed, disengage the
tab at the top center of the
headlamp assembly by lifting it up.
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4. Slide the headlamp assembly
forward disconnecting the snap
attachment at the fender.
5. Remove bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise and then pull the
bulb straight out.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Open the tailgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws and remove
the two screws from the tail lamp
assembly.
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
straight rearward from the tailgate
pillar to disengage two hidden
snap-in retainers.
4. Remove bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and press in the new bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs
Make sure the headlamp control is
in the OFF position.
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.
2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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J
Jack
storage .....................................126
Jump-starting your vehicle ......183
K
Keyless entry system .................73
autolock .....................................71
programming entry code .........73
Keys .............................................76
positions of the ignition .........151
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................24
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................29
daytime running light ...............25
fog lamps ...................................24
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........25
instrument panel, dimming .....26
interior lamps .....................27–28
replacing bulbs ...................29–33
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................27
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........155
Load limits .................................139
Loading instructions .................146
Locks
autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................64
doors ..........................................63
Lubricant specifications ...237, 239
Lug nuts ....................................130Lumbar support, seats ...............79
M
Message center ...........................52
english/metric button ...............56
system check button ................56
warning messages .....................58
Mirrors .........................................35
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................42
heated ........................................43
programmable memory ......67, 80
side view mirrors (power) .......42
signal .........................................43
Moon roof ....................................47
Motorcraft parts ................222, 234
O
Octane rating ............................221
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................207
P
Parking brake ............................156
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....234
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................177
Power door locks ........................63
Power mirrors .............................42
Power point .................................38
Power steering ..........................156
fluid, checking and adding ....228
fluid, refill capacity ................235
fluid, specifications .........237, 239
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