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6. Remove the bulb and socket by
turning it counterclockwise, then
pull it 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 and remove the two
bolts from the tail lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
straight rearward from the tailgate
pillar to disengage two hidden
snap-in retainers. (Flare side tail
lamps are not equipped with 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 fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
fog lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
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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If you switch off the AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem, the sliding car
icon
will illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTracwith RSC
Offbutton again will turn off thesliding caricon
.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSCare disabled.
AdvanceTracwith RSCFeatures
Button
functions“Sliding
car” icon
RSCESCTraction
Control
Default at
start-upIlluminated
during bulb
checkEnabled Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarilyIlluminated
during bulb
checkEnabled Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
and held for
more than five
seconds at
vehicle speed
under 35 mph
(56 km/h)Flashes then
illuminated
solidDisabled Disabled Disabled
Vehicle speed
exceeds 35 mpg
(56 km/h) after
button is pressed
and held for
more than five
secondsIlluminated
solidEnabled Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivationNot
illuminatedEnabled Enabled Enabled
Trailer Sway Control
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control. When properly
equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle’s AdvanceTracwith
RSCsystem to detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake
force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power.
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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:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle
periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................74
AdvanceTrac ..............................271
Air cleaner filter ...............386, 389
Air conditioning ........41, 44, 46, 49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................41
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................178–179, 186, 189
and child safety seats ............180
description ..............179, 186, 189
disposal ....................................192
driver airbag ....179, 181, 187, 190
indicator light .........182, 188, 191
operation .........179, 181, 187, 190
passenger
airbag ...............179, 181, 187, 190
side airbag ...............................186
Ambulance packages ....................7
AM/FM .........................................24
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................362
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................269
Anti-theft system ......................140
arming the system ..................141
Armrests ....................................147
Audio system (see Radio) ...22, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................283, 286
fluid, adding ....................383, 385
fluid, checking ................383, 385
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
fluid, specification ..................390
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32Axle
lubricant specifications ..........390
refill capacities ........................390
B
Battery .......................................360
acid, treating emergencies .....360
jumping a disabled battery ....328
maintenance-free ....................360
replacement, specifications ...389
servicing ..................................360
Belt-Minder.............................173
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................176
Booster seats .............................210
Brakes ........................................269
anti-lock ...................................269
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................270
fluid, checking and adding ....382
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
fluid, specifications .................390
lubricant specifications ..........390
parking ....................................270
shift interlock ..................278, 281
trailer .......................................254
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....390
Cargo management system ......119
CD ................................................24
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................319
Child safety seats ......................196
attaching with tether straps ..206
in front seat ....................197, 203
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fail-safe cooling .......................366
idle speed control ...................360
lubrication specifications .......390
refill capacities ........................390
service points ..................354–355
Engine block heater .................267
Engine oil ..................................357
checking and adding ..............357
dipstick ....................................357
filter, specifications ........359, 389
recommendations ...................359
refill capacities ........................390
specifications ..........................390
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................267
F
Fail safe cooling ........................366
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....368
Floor mats .................................112
Fluid capacities .........................390
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......293
driving off road .......................298
electronic shift ........................296
indicator light .........................294
lever operated shift ................294
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................278
Fuel ............................................368
calculating fuel
economy ..........................101, 375
cap ...........................................371
capacity ...................................390
choosing the right fuel ...........372
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................378
detergent in fuel .....................372filler funnel .............................374
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................368, 371, 376
filter, specifications ........368, 389
improving fuel economy ........375
octane rating ...................373, 394
quality ..............................373–374
running out of fuel .........328, 374
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................368
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................368, 372–373
Fuses ..................................311–312
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............371
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................375
Gauges .........................................18
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................22
H
Hazard flashers .........................310
Head restraints .........................156
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ..................................56–57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................41, 44, 46, 49
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Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................85
Hood ..........................................353
I
Ignition ...............................262, 394
Illuminated visor mirror .............67
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................196
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................381
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................347
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ............................................319
positioning ...............................319
storage .....................................319
Jump-starting your vehicle ......328
K
Keyless entry system ...............138
autolock ...................................127
keypad .....................................139
locking and unlocking doors ..140
programming entry code .......139
Keys ...................................126, 141
positions of the ignition .........262
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............56fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
interior lamps .....................58–59
replacing bulbs ...................61, 64
LATCH anchors .........................204
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Limited-slip axle .......................277
Load limits .................................241
Loading instructions .................247
Locks
autolock ...................................127
childproof ................................130
doors ........................................126
Lubricant specifications ...........390
Lug nuts ....................................327
Lumbar support, seats .............148
M
Message center ...................89, 100
english/metric button .............106
system check button ..............103
warning messages .............95, 107
Mirrors ...................................74–75
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................74
fold away ...................................76
heated ......................44, 46, 49, 77
programmable memory ..........133
side view mirrors (power) .......75
signal .........................................77
Moon roof ....................................84
Motorcraft parts ........351, 368, 389
N
Navigation system .......................40
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