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POWER TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power trunk controlled by the
interior trunk control, the key fob or the keypad on the door.
If anything obstructs the power trunk while it is closing, the trunk will
automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets sufficient
resistance. Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing
trunk, or stronger. The force of the closing trunk increases as the trunk
approaches the latched position. The trunk will close with the next press
of the interior trunk control or key fob button.
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the luggage
compartment area before using the power trunk control.
If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed,
the power trunk needs to be reset. To reset the power trunk:
•Reconnect the battery with the trunk closed
•Power activate the trunk with the power interior trunk release, the
key fob or the keypad on the door to the full open position, then
power activate the same power source and fully close the trunk. The
power trunk is now reset.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is
located on the driver’s door trim
panel and can be operated at any
time except when your perimeter
alarm system is armed.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
power trunk, press the button once
to open the trunk, press it again to
close.
You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your
master key.
The remote trunk release control and power door locks will be disabled
when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed. This control will not
work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to
Perimeter Alarm Systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
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once and the parklamps will flash, if all the closures are closed. If any
closure is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the parklamps will
notflash.
Car finder
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twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the
parklamps/tail lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be
used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
If your vehicle is fitted with the optional power decklid, press
twice
to open the trunk and twice to close it.
WARNING:Before operating the power decklid, be sure that no
one, particularly a child, is in a position where he or she can be
injured by the trunk lid. NEVER leave the remote entry transmitter
where it can be inadvertently activated, as someone could be seriously
injured by a moving decklid.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition
is in any position. However, if the ignition is in the on position and the
gearshift is in D (Drive), the trunk will only open if the vehicle is moving
3 mph (5 km/h) or slower.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
on the remote transmitter to activate the alarm.Note:The
panic alarm only works with the ignition in the off position.
Press
a second time to deactivate the alarm. You may also deactivate
the alarm in the following ways:
•Turn the ignition to the on or start positions.
•Wait two minutes and 45 seconds for the alarm to time-out.
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)
The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory
seats/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. With this feature, the first two
programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position.
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Lamps
autolamp system .......................35
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........36
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps .....................39, 41
replacing bulbs .........................42
LATCH anchors .........................136
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
Load limits .................................165
Locks
childproof ..................................78
doors ..........................................76
Lubricant specifications ...........267
Lug nuts ....................................210
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
M
Message center ...........................62
english/metric button ...............67
system check button ................66
warning messages .....................70
Mirrors ...................................52–53
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................52
fold away ...................................54
heated ........................................53
programmable memory ............82
side view mirrors (power) .......53
Motorcraft parts ........231, 248, 265
O
Octane rating ............................253Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................181
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....265
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................54
Power adjustable foot pedals .....54
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................199
Power door locks ........................76
Power mirrors .............................53
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................267
Power trunk ..........................74–75
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Radio ......................................19, 24
Rear window defroster ...............34
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................129
Relays ........................................195
Remote entry system .................80
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........81
opening the trunk .....................82
panic alarm ...............................82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
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