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•(1)Backup lamp
•(2)Turn signal lamp
•(3)Stop/tail lamp (LED)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the cargo net fastener.
Carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the backside of the tail lamp
assembly.
3. Remove the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs
These must be replaced by your authorized dealer.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
This must be replaced by your authorized dealer.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the two screws from the
license plate lamp assembly.
3. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.
4. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
1
2
3
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Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
fog lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the
electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, theService engine soon
indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving
cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway
driving. No additional vehicle service is required.
If theService engine soon
indicator remains on, have your vehicle
serviced at the first available opportunity. Although some malfunctions
detected by the OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with theService engine soon
indicator on can
result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and
transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
Some state/provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent
you from getting a vehicle registration. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M
test if theService engine soon
indicator is on or not working
properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems have not been properly
checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing.
If theService engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does not
work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. Refer to the On board
diagnostics (OBD-II) description in this chapter.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the
battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may
indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the ON position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If theService engine
soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing; if theService engine soon
indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
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A
Accessory delay ..........................98
AdvanceTrac ..............................228
Air cleaner filter ...............311–312
Air conditioning ....................76, 78
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................163–164, 172, 174
and child safety seats ............165
description ..............164, 172, 174
disposal ....................................177
driver airbag ............166, 173, 175
indicator light .................172, 177
operation .................166, 173, 175
passenger airbag .....166, 173, 175
side airbag ...............................172
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................238
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................292
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................226
Anti-theft system ..............137, 140
arming the system ..................140
disarming a triggered
system .....................................141
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................16, 20, 28
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................309
fluid, checking ........................309
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
fluid, specification ..................313
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................234
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
B
Battery .......................................290acid, treating emergencies .....290
jumping a disabled battery ....261
maintenance-free ....................290
replacement, specifications ...312
servicing ..................................290
Belt-Minder.............................159
Booster seats .............................178
Brakes ........................................226
anti-lock ...................................226
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................226
fluid, checking and adding ....309
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
fluid, specifications .................313
lubricant specifications ..........313
parking ....................................227
shift interlock ..........................232
Bulbs ............................................87
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....313
Cargo cover ...............................120
Cargo net ...................................121
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................253
Child safety restraints ..............178
child safety belts ....................178
Child safety seats ......................182
attaching with tether straps ..186
in front seat ............................183
in rear seat ..............................183
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................178
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............278
instrument panel ....................280
interior .....................................280
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Exhaust fumes ..........................224
F
Family entertainment system ....44
Fluid capacities .........................313
Foglamps .....................................83
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................238
Fuel ............................................297
calculating fuel
economy ..........................112, 302
cap ...........................................299
capacity ...................................313
choosing the right fuel ...........300
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................305
detergent in fuel .....................301
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................297, 299, 302
filter, specifications ........297, 312
fuel pump shut-off switch .....246
improving fuel economy ........302
octane rating ...................301, 316
quality ......................................301
running out of fuel .................301
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................297
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......246
Fuses ..........................................247
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............299
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................302
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................246Head restraints .........142, 148–149
Headlamps ...................................82
aiming ........................................85
autolamp system .......................82
bulb specifications ....................87
daytime running lights .............84
flash to pass ..............................84
high beam .................................83
replacing bulbs .........................88
turning on and off ....................82
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................74, 76, 78
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................107
Hood ..........................................284
How to get going ........................16
I
Ignition ...............................221, 316
Illuminated visor mirror .............93
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................182
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................307
Instrument panel ........................94
cleaning ...................................280
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................84
J
Jack ............................................253
positioning ...............................253
storage .....................................253
Jump-starting your vehicle ......261
K
Keyless entry system ...............135
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autolock ...................................124
keypad .....................................135
locking and unlocking doors ..136
programming entry code .......135
Keys ...................................122, 138
positions of the ignition .........221
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................82
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................87
daytime running light ...............84
fog lamps ...................................83
headlamps .................................82
headlamps, flash to pass ..........84
instrument panel, dimming .....84
interior lamps .....................86, 88
replacing bulbs ...................88, 91
Liftgate ......................................131
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........226
Load limits .................................211
Locks
autolock ...................................124
childproof ................................127
doors ........................................123
Lubricant specifications ...........313
Lug nuts ....................................260
Lumbar support, seats .............143
M
Message center .........................111
english/metric button .............116
system check button ..............115
warning messages ...................117
Mirrors ...................................98–99automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................99
fold away .................................100
heated ......................................100
programmable memory ..........131
side view mirrors (power) .......99
Moon roof ..................................106
Motorcraft parts ........282, 297, 312
N
Navigation system .......................73
O
Octane rating ............................301
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................287
Overdrive ...................................233
P
Parking brake ............................227
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....312
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................152
Power adjustable foot pedals ...100
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................250
Power door locks ......................123
Power mirrors .............................99
Power point .................................95
Power steering ..........................231
fluid, checking and adding ....308
fluid, refill capacity ................313
fluid, specifications .................313
Power Windows ...........................96
R
Radio ................................16, 20, 28
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