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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality
accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive
needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and
aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is
made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides
you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Chrome exhaust tips
Deflectors
Running boards
Step bars
Wheels
Interior style
Ambient lighting
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Power sliding rear window
Floor mats
Lifestyle
Ash cup / smoker’s package
Bedliners and bedmats
Accessories
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A
Accessory delay ..........................93
AdvanceTrac ..............................279
Air cleaner filter .......396–397, 399
Air conditioning ........59, 62, 64, 67
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................59
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................185–186, 193, 196
and child safety seats ............187
description ..............186, 193, 196
disposal ....................................199
driver airbag ....186, 188, 194, 197
indicator light .........192, 195, 198
operation .........186, 188, 194, 197
passenger
airbag ...............186, 188, 194, 197
side airbag ...............................193
Ambient mood/lighting ...............78
Ambulance packages ....................6
AM/FM .........................................42
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................373
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................277–278
Anti-theft system ......................138
arming the system ..................139
Armrests ....................................151
Audio system (see Radio) ...40, 42
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................291, 293
fluid, adding ....................393, 395
fluid, checking ................393, 395
fluid, refill capacities ..............400
fluid, specification ..................400
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....50Axle
lubricant specifications ..........400
refill capacities ........................400
B
Battery .......................................371
acid, treating emergencies .....371
jumping a disabled battery ....338
maintenance-free ....................371
replacement, specifications ...399
servicing ..................................371
Bed extender ............................117
Belt-Minder.............................180
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................183
Booster seats .............................219
Brakes ........................................277
anti-lock ...........................277–278
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................278
fluid, checking and adding ....393
fluid, refill capacities ..............400
fluid, specifications .................400
lubricant specifications ..........400
parking ....................................278
shift interlock ..................287, 289
trailer .......................................263
Bulbs ............................................78
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....400
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................108
Cargo management system ......120
CD ................................................42
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................330
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Child safety seats ......................204
attaching with tether straps ..214
in front seat ....................205, 211
in rear seat ......................205, 211
LATCH .....................................212
recommendations ...................202
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................219
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............355
instrument panel ............357–358
interior .....................................359
plastic parts ............................356
safety belts ..............................359
washing ....................................353
waxing .....................................354
wheels ......................................354
wiper blades ............................356
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .....................59, 62, 64, 67
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................43
AM/FM Stereo ...........................42
Compass, electronic ....................88
calibration .................................89
set zone adjustment .................89
Console ........................................88
Controls
power seat ...............................153
steering column ......................101
Coolant
checking and adding ..............373
refill capacities ................376, 400
specifications ..........................400
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................98
Customer Assistance ................319Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................410
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................350
Getting roadside assistance ...319
Getting the service you
need .........................................346
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................351
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................350
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................74
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors ...........................62, 64, 67
windshield .....................62, 64, 67
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................393, 395
engine oil .................................368
Driving under special
conditions ..................296, 309, 312
sand .........................................311
snow and ice ...........................313
through water .................311, 314
E
Electronic message center ...22, 30
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................338
running out of fuel .........338, 385
Emission control system ..........389
Engine ................................404–405
cleaning ...................................355
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coolant .....................................373
fail-safe cooling .......................377
idle speed control ...................371
lubrication specifications .......400
refill capacities ........................400
service points ..................365–366
Engine block heater .................275
Engine oil ..................................368
checking and adding ..............368
dipstick ....................................368
filter, specifications ........370, 399
recommendations ...................370
refill capacities ........................400
specifications ..........................400
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................275
F
Fail safe cooling ........................377
Fleet MyKey programming ......141
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....379
Fluid capacities .........................400
Fog lamps ....................................73
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......301
driving off road .......................307
electronic shift ........................304
indicator light .........................301
lever operated shift ................302
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................286
Fuel ............................................379
calculating fuel
economy ......................26, 32, 386
cap ...........................................381
capacity ...................................400
choosing the right fuel ...........383
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................389detergent in fuel .....................385
filler funnel .............................385
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................379, 381, 386
filter, specifications ........378, 399
fuel pump shut-off ..................321
improving fuel economy ........386
octane rating ...383–384, 404–405
quality ......................................384
running out of fuel .........338, 385
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................379
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................379, 383–384
Fuses ..................................321–322
G
Garage door opener ..................104
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............381
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................386
Gauges .........................................18
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................22
H
Hazard flashers .........................320
Headlamps ...................................72
aiming ..................................74–75
autolamp system .......................72
bulb specifications ....................79
daytime running lights .............74
flash to pass ..............................73
high beam .................................73
replacing bulbs .........................79
turning on and off ....................72
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MyKey ........................................141
N
Navigation system .......................58
O
Octane rating ....................383–384
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................368
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................141
Parking brake ............................278
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........399
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................167
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................322, 325
Power door locks ......................126
Power mirrors .............................94
Power point .................................90
Power steering ..........................285
fluid, checking and adding ....392
fluid, refill capacity ................400
fluid, specifications .................400
Power Windows ...........................91
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................286
R
Radio ......................................40, 426-CD in dash .............................42
Rear heated seats .....................165
Rear-view camera system .........299
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................202
Relays ........................................321
Remote entry system ...............130
illuminated entry ....................135
locking/unlocking doors .131–132
panic alarm .............................132
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................134
replacing the batteries ...........133
Reverse sensing system ...........297
Roadside assistance ..................319
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............166,
170–172, 176–177, 179
Safety Canopy ...........193–194, 196
Safety defects, reporting ..........352
Safety
restraints ...166, 170–172, 176–179
Belt-Minder...........................180
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........183
extension assembly ................184
for adults .........171–172, 176–177
for children .............................199
lap belt ....................................174
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................167
warning light and
chime ...............................179–180
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