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FunctionNumber of
bulbsTrade number
* Rear sidemarker lamp N/A LED
* Stop/tail lamp N/A LED
Rear turn signal lamp 2 HPC24A
* Supplemental tail lamp N/A LED
Backup lamp 2 921
License plate lamp 2 C5WL
High-mount brake lamp 1 921
Fog lamp 2 H11
Front map lamp 2 12V6W
Rear dome/reading lamp 6 578
Glove box lamp 1 194
Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail
system (SOR)2 37 or 14V1CP
Puddle lamp 2 W5W
Luggage compartment lamp 1 578
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing front side marker bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Remove the screws from the
license plate lamp assembly.
3. Remove bulb socket by turning it
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. From underneath the vehicle,
partially remove the tire splash
shield by removing four drive
screws.
After removing to allow free access
to the front fog lamp bulb and
electrical wire harness, the splash shield flap can be repositioned.
3. Rotate the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise to remove from
the fog lamp.
4. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the
two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Engine block heater .................221
Engine oil ..................................288
checking and adding ..............288
dipstick ....................................288
filter, specifications ........289, 312
recommendations ...................289
refill capacities ........................313
specifications ..........................313
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................221
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......109
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................313
Fog lamps ....................................77
Fuel ............................................298
calculating fuel
economy ............................38, 303
cap ...........................................300
capacity ...................................313
choosing the right fuel ...........301
detergent in fuel .....................302
filler funnel .............................302
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................298, 300, 304
filter, specifications ........297, 312
fuel pump shut-off ..................248
improving fuel economy ........303
octane rating ...................301, 315
quality ......................................301
running out of fuel .........262, 302
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................298
Fuses ..................................248–249G
Garage door opener ..................101
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............300
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................303
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................75
aiming ..................................78–79
autolamp system .......................76
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............78
flash to pass ..............................77
high beam .................................77
replacing bulbs .........................83
turning on and off ....................75
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................67, 70
Hood ..........................................285
I
Ignition ...............................218, 315
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................178
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................308
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................279
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................78
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J
Jack ............................................256
positioning ...............................256
storage .....................................256
Jump-starting your vehicle ......263
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................113
keypad .....................................125
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................126
programming entry code .......125
Keys ...................................108, 128
positions of the ignition .........218
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................76
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................82
daytime running light ...............78
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................75
headlamps, flash to pass ..........77
instrument panel, dimming .....78
interior lamps .....................80, 83
replacing bulbs .........................83
LATCH anchors .........................182
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........223
Load limits .................................210
Locks
autolock ...................................113
childproof ................................117
doors ........................................113
Lubricant specifications ...........313Lug nuts ....................................262
Lumbar support, seats .............137
M
Message center ...........................36
system check button ................45
warning messages .....................46
Mirrors .........................................95
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
heated ..................................70, 96
programmable memory ..........121
side view mirrors (power) .......95
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraftparts ..............283, 312
MyKey ........................................109
N
Navigation system .......................66
O
Octane rating ............................301
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................288
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................109
Parking brake ............................224
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........312
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................145
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................252
Power door locks ......................113
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