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Locks and Security 126
Keys 126
Locks 126
Anti-theft system 140
Seating and Safety Restraints 143
Seating 143
Safety restraints 159
Airbags 178
Child restraints 192
Tires, Wheels and Loading 214
Tire information 216
Tire inflation 218
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 231
Vehicle loading 241
Trailer towing 248
Trailer brake controller-integrated 254
Recreational towing 261
Driving 262
Starting 262
Brakes 269
Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac271
Transmission operation 278
Reverse sensing system 289
Reverse camera 291
Snowplowing 305
Roadside Emergencies 309
Getting roadside assistance 309
Hazard flasher switch 310
Fuses and relays 311
Changing tires 319
Wheel lug nut torque 327
Jump starting 328
Wrecker towing 333
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable
fuel container, seeRunning out of fuelin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable
fuel container and the included fuel filler funnel.Do notinsert the
nozzle of portable fuel containers or any type of aftermarket funnels into
the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system as it can be damaged. You must
use the included funnel in such circumstances.
WARNING:Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, all of which could result in
serious personal injury.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING:The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
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Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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in rear seat ......................197, 203
LATCH .....................................204
recommendations ...................194
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................210
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............345
instrument panel ....................347
interior .....................................348
plastic parts ............................346
safety belts ..............................348
washing ....................................343
waxing .....................................344
wheels ......................................344
wiper blades ............................346
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .....................41, 44, 46, 49
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................25
AM/FM Stereo ...........................23
Compass, electronic ....................68
calibration .................................69
set zone adjustment .................69
Console ........................................68
overhead ....................................73
Controls
power seat ...............................149
steering column ........................83
Coolant
checking and adding ..............362
refill capacities ................366, 390
specifications ..........................390
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................80
Customer Assistance ................309
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................339Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............340
Getting roadside assistance ...309
Getting the service you
need .........................................335
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................341
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................339
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors ...........................44, 46, 49
windshield .....................44, 46, 49
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................383, 385
engine oil .................................357
Driving under special
conditions ..................289, 300, 303
sand .........................................301
snow and ice ...........................304
through water .................302, 305
E
Electronic message
center ...................................89, 100
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................328
running out of fuel .........328, 374
Emission control system ..........379
Engine ........................................394
cleaning ...................................345
coolant .....................................362
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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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cleaning ...................................349
climate control ............46, 49, 155
easy access/easyout feature ..152
heated ................................44, 153
memory seat ...........133, 150–151
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................140–141
Servicing your vehicle ..............352
Setting the clock .........................25
AM/FM stereo ...........................23
Snowplowing .................7, 305–307
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................389, 394
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................307–308
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................390
Speed control ..............................80
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......266
Starting your
vehicle ................262–263, 265–266
jump starting ..........................328
Steering wheel
controls ......................................83
tilting .........................................66
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................24
CD-MP3 .....................................24
SYNC ............................................40
T
Tailgate ......................................113
Tilt steering wheel ......................66Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....231
Tires ...........................216–217, 319
alignment ................................224
care ..........................................220
changing ..........................319, 323
checking the pressure ............220
inflating ...................................218
label .........................................230
replacing ..................................222
rotating ....................................224
safety practices .......................223
sidewall information ...............226
snow tires and chains ............240
spare tire .................................320
terminology .............................217
tire grades ...............................217
treadwear ........................216, 221
Towing .......................................248
recreational towing .................261
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............254
trailer towing ..........................248
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................254
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................385
Transmission .............................278
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................278, 281
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................383, 385
fluid, refill capacities ..............390
lubricant specifications ..........390
Turn signal ..................................58
U
USB port ......................................34
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