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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Speed dependent wipers:When the wiper control is set on the
intermittent settings, the speed of the wipers will automatically adjust
with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the faster the
wipers will go.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers
and washer fluid will be activated
for up to ten seconds.
Courtesy wipe feature:One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on
the windshield.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)
When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.
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1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (on)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (on)
position to the 1 (off) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (on) position. The horn will chirp one
time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door unlock control twice within five seconds.
Note:The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position to exit the procedure.
Note:The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the
ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior mirror puddle
lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 30 minutes after the ignition has been
turned to the 1 (off) position.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
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WARNING:Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against
exhaust fumesin this chapter for more instructions.
WARNING:If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to theSeating
and Safety Restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
If starting a vehicle with an
automatic transmission:
•Make sure the parking brake is
set.
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3.0L DOHC ENGINE
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are
available from your authorized dealer.
•For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A).
•If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar
Remover (ZC-42).
•For plastic headlamp lenses, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner (ZC-23).
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service points ..................267–268
starting after a collision .........228
Engine block heater .................202
Engine oil ..................................270
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................270
checking and adding ..............270
dipstick ....................................270
filter, specifications ........274, 303
recommendations ...................274
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................202
F
Fail safe cooling ........................282
Fluid capacities .........................304
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................221
Fuel ............................................283
calculating fuel
economy ............................89, 288
cap ...........................................286
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........287
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................288
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................283, 286, 289
filter, specifications ........283, 303
fuel pump shut-off switch .....228
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................287, 307
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .................288safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................283
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......228
Fuses ..................................229–230
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............286
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................288
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................228
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................46, 48, 50
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................84
Hood ..........................................266
How to get going ........................18
I
Ignition ...............................199, 307
Illuminated visor mirror .............71
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................160
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................293
Instrument panel ........................73
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jack ............................................236
positioning ...............................236
storage .....................................236
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................100
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..112
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................97, 114
positions of the ignition .........199
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps ...........................58
replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................164Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........205
Load limits .................................192
Locks
autolock ...................................100
childproof ................................103
doors ..........................................99
Lubricant specifications ...........304
Lug nuts ....................................241
Lumbar support, seats .............121
M
Manual transmission .................217
fluid capacities ........................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
reverse .....................................218
Message center .....................87–88
english/metric button ...............93
system check button ................92
warning messages .....................94
Mirrors ...................................75–76
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
heated ........................................77
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................82
Motorcraft parts ........264, 283, 303
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................287
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................270
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