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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.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Rotate the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from
the fog lamp.
3. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the
two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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•Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice
versa
•Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa
•Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer toTrailer
towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter).
The Electronic Stability Control system may be deactivated in certain
situations. See theSwitching Off AdvanceTrac
section below.
Switching Off AdvanceTrac

If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac
system may be
beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full
engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. To
switch off the AdvanceTrac
system press the AdvanceTrac
Off
button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac
system can be restored by
pressing the AdvanceTrac
Offbutton again or by switching off and
restarting the engine.
If you switch off the AdvanceTrac
system the AdvanceTrac “Off” button
will illuminate and the sliding caricon
will illuminate steadily.
Pressing the AdvanceTrac
Offbutton again will turn off the lighted
button and thesliding caricon
.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
AdvanceTrac
with RSC Features
Button functions“Sliding car”
icon
ESCTraction
Control
Default at start-upIlluminated
during bulb
checkEnabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarilyIlluminated solid Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivationNot illuminated Enabled Enabled
STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the
steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than
a few seconds when the engine is running.
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a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause theService engine
soon
indicator to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed. SeeEasy Fuel™
“no cap” fuel systemin this chapter.
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 closing the fuel fill inlet 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
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A
Accessory delay ..........................58
Adaptive Cruise Control .............63
AdvanceTrac ..............................218
Air cleaner filter ...............309–310
Air conditioning ....................32, 35
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................144–145, 153, 155
and child safety seats ............146
description ..............145, 153, 155
disposal ....................................159
driver airbag ............147, 154, 157
indicator light .................153, 159
operation .................147, 154, 157
passenger airbag .....147, 154, 157
side airbag ...............................153
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................232
AM/FM .........................................16
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................288
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................215–216
Anti-theft system ..............113, 117
arming the system ..................117
disarming a triggered
system .....................................118
triggering .................................119
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specification ..................311
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................223
fluid, adding ............................307
fluid, checking ........................307Selectshift (SST) ....................226
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....23
B
Battery .......................................286
acid, treating emergencies .....286
jumping a disabled battery ....256
maintenance-free ....................286
replacement, specifications ...310
servicing ..................................286
Belt-Minder
.............................140
Booster seats .............................172
Brakes ........................................215
anti-lock ...........................215–216
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................216
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specifications .................311
lubricant specifications ..........311
parking ....................................217
shift interlock ..........................222
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....311
Cargo cover .................................58
Cargo net .....................................90
CD ................................................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................248
Child safety seats ......................164
attaching with tether straps ..170
in front seat ............................165
in rear seat ..............................165
LATCH .....................................168
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refill capacities ........................311
service points ..................281–282
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................283
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................283
checking and adding ..............283
dipstick ....................................283
filter, specifications ........285, 310
recommendations ...................285
refill capacities ........................311
specifications ..........................311
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................213
F
Fail safe cooling ........................293
Fluid capacities .........................311
Foglamps .....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................233
Fuel ............................................294
calculating fuel
economy ............................80, 300
cap ...........................................296
capacity ...................................311
choosing the right fuel ...........297
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................303
detergent in fuel .....................298
filler funnel .............................298
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................294, 296, 300
filter, specifications ........294, 310
improving fuel economy ........300
octane rating ...................298, 313
quality ......................................298
running out of fuel .........256, 298safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................294
Fuses ..........................................241
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............296
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................300
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................240
Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ........................................46
autolamp system .......................40
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................42
turning on and off ....................40
Heated Seats .....................125–126
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................32, 35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................75
Hood ..........................................280
I
Ignition ...............................208, 313
Illuminated visor mirror .............53
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...164
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................305
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................275
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
Intelligent Access Key ................93
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................103
J
Jack ............................................248
positioning ...............................248
storage .....................................248
Jump-starting your vehicle ......256
K
Keyless entry system ...............111
autolock .....................................96
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..112
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................91, 114
positions of the ignition .........208
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................48–49
LATCH anchors .........................168
Lights, warning and indicator ....10anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........216
Load limits .................................198
Locks
autolock .....................................96
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................94
Lubricant specifications ...........311
Lug nuts ....................................255
Lumbar support, seats .............125
M
Message center .....................78–79
english/metric button ...............82
system check button ................81
warning messages .....................84
Mirrors ...................................58–59
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
heated ............................32, 35, 60
programmable memory ..........106
side view mirrors (power) .......59
Moon roof ....................................73
Motorcraft parts ........278, 294, 310
N
Navigation system .......................31
O
Octane rating ............................298
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................283
P
Park Assist ................................227
Parking brake ............................217
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....310
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