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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. Off— locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal. This
position also shuts the engine and
all electrical accessories off.
2. Accessory— allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
3. On— all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
4. Start— cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Starting your vehicle
This system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
Don’t press the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the
accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more
information on starting the vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this
chapter.
To avoid potential transmission damage at extremely cold temperatures
(below -20°F [-30°C]), it is recommended that the vehicle be warmed up
to normal operating temperature before driving at highway speeds above
50 mph (80 km/h). Normal operating temperature is normally reached
after 10 minutes of moderate driving or idling.
WARNING:Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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•Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:
•Make sure the parking brake is
set.
•Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.
3. Turn the key to 3 (on) without
turning the key to 4 (start).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. SeeWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter for more information
regarding the warning lights.
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become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sure
to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system
has been operating for approximately a half hour.
•Finally, have the engine block heater system checked during your fall
tune-up to be sure it’s in good working order.
How to use the engine block heater
Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To clean
them, use a dry cloth.
Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine block
heater will use .4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use. Your
factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat;
however, maximum temperature is attained after approximately three
hours of operation. Block heater operation longer than three hours will
not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use additional
electricity.
Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the
vehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the
prongs of the engine block heater cord plug.
BRAKES
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding
or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out
and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehicle has
continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the
vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer.
Refer toWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrument Cluster
chapter for information on the brake
system warning light.
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This
system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by
keeping the brakes from locking. The ABS operates by detecting the
onset of wheel lockup during brake application and compensates for this
tendency. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation
may be observed during ABS braking; any pulsation or mechanical noise
you may feel or hear is normal. In addition, the ABS performs a
self-check after you start the engine and begin to drive away. A brief
mechanical noise may be heard during this test. This is normal.
P!
BRAKE
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possible—at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons (18.9L)
when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling
for at least 5 miles (8 km) to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in
ethanol concentration.
If you exclusively use E85 fuel, it is recommended to fill the fuel tank
with regular unleaded gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Refilling with a portable fuel container
With the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system, use the following directions
when filling from a portable fuel container:
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, which could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy
Fuel™ system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel
system and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................253
running out of fuel .........252, 302
Emission control system ..........306
Engine ........................................325
cleaning ...................................269
coolant .....................................289
fail-safe cooling .......................294
idle speed control ...................287
lubrication specifications .......321
refill capacities ........................321
service points ..................277–279
starting after a collision .........238
Engine block heater .................201
Engine oil ..................................281
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................281
checking and adding ..............281
dipstick ....................................281
filter, specifications ........286, 320
recommendations ...................286
refill capacities ........................321
specifications ..........................321
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................201
F
Fail safe cooling ........................294
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....295
Fluid capacities .........................321
Fog lamps ....................................56
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................229
Fuel ............................................295calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 303
cap ...........................................298
capacity ...................................321
choosing the right fuel ...........300
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................306
detergent in fuel .....................302
filler funnel .............................302
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................295, 298, 303
filter, specifications ........295, 320
fuel pump shut-off ..................238
fuel pump shut-off switch .....238
improving fuel economy ........303
octane rating ...........300–301, 325
quality ......................................301
running out of fuel .........252, 302
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................295
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................295, 300–301
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......238
Fuses ..................................239–240
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............298
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................303
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................237
Headlamps ...................................55
aiming ........................................58
autolamp system .......................55
bulb specifications ....................61
daytime running lights .............56
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flash to pass ..............................57
high beam .................................57
replacing bulbs .........................62
turning on and off ....................55
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................47, 50
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................276
I
Ignition ...............................198, 325
Illuminated visor mirror .............73
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................154
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................308
Instrument panel ........................77
cleaning ...................................271
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................57
J
Jack ............................................246
positioning ...............................246
storage .....................................246
Jump-starting your vehicle ......253
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................89
keypad .....................................100
locking and unlocking doors ..101
programming entry code .......100Keys .....................................88, 103
positions of the ignition .........198
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................55
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................61
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................56
headlamps .................................55
headlamps, flash to pass ..........57
instrument panel, dimming .....57
interior lamps .....................59, 62
replacing bulbs .........................62
LATCH anchors .........................160
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........204
Load limits .................................190
Locks
autolock .....................................89
childproof ..................................93
doors ..........................................89
Lubricant specifications ...........321
Lug nuts ....................................251
Lumbar support, seats .............110
M
Manual transmission .................217
fluid capacities ........................321
lubricant specifications ..........321
reverse .....................................218
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................21
warning messages .....................24
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Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................280
Water, Driving through .............234
Windows
power .........................................78Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................72
checking and adding fluid
.....280
replacing wiper blades
...........280
Wrecker towing
.........................258
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