Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range.If it enters the
red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch
off the engine and let the engine cool.If it enters the red section
and the service engine soon indicator light illuminates, refer toHow fail
safe cooling worksin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the on position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The symbol of the fuel pump with
the arrow points to the side of the
vehicle that the fuel filler inlet is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
Information display without
clock
1.Distance to empty:Registers the approximate distance the vehicle
can travel before refueling is necessary.
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2.Trip odometer:Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press
the Reset button (4) until the trip odometer resets.
3.Odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
4.Reset button:Press until the trip odometer resets.
Note:The information display will remain on for several minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
If SHON or SHIP ON is displayed, the vehicle shipping mode is switched
on. Have your dealer switch off the vehicle shipping mode.
Information display with clock
1.Distance to empty / clock:Registers the approximate distance the
vehicle can travel before refueling is necessary. Clock shows the current
set time.
Switching the display between “clock” and “distance to empty”:
•Vehicles with AM/FM radio: Press and release the Select button (4) to
switch between the “distance to empty” display and the clock display.
•Vehicles with AM/FM radio/CD player: “Distance to empty” information
is displayed normally. Press and hold the Select button (4) to switch
to the “clock” display. After releasing the button, “distance to empty”
will display again.
Setting the clock:
Vehicles with AM/FM radio:Press and hold the Select button (4)
until the time flashes in the display. Press the Select button (4) to set
the time.
Vehicles with AM/FM radio / CD player:Use the radio to set the
time. SeeSetting the clockin theEntertainmentchapter.
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2.Trip odometer:Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press
the Reset button (5) until the trip odometer resets.
3.Odometer:Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
4.Select button:Press to switch between clock and distance to empty.
Also used to set the clock for vehicles equipped with AM/FM radio.
5.Reset button:Press until the trip odometer resets.
Note:The information display will remain on for several minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
If SHON or SHIP ON is displayed, the vehicle shipping mode is switched
on. Have your dealer switch off the vehicle shipping mode.
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6.ON/OFF/Volume:Press VOL -
PUSH to turn ON/OFF. Turn VOL -
PUSH to increase/decrease volume.
7.CLK (Clock):Press CLK to
toggle between the clock and radio
frequency.
Setting the clock:Press and hold
CLK until the hours start to flash, then use
//SEEKto
adjust. To adjust minutes, press CLK again to make the minutes start to
flash and use
//SEEKto adjust. Press CLK again to exit
the clock setting mode..
AM/FM stereo with single CD (if equipped)
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WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while
driving.
One hour mode:Press the ON/OFF control to operate the system with
the ignition turned off; the system will automatically turn off after one
hour.
VOL ON/OFF:Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.
Setting the clock
To set the time or date, turn the radio on and press CLOCK until the
time begins to flash. Press
orto access the desired selection
(date or time). Once the desired selection is flashing, turn the VOL
(Volume) control to adjust the time or date forward/backward. Press
CLOCK again.
AM/FM radio
AM/FM:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
(Seek): Press to access the next strong station on the frequency
band.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.
(1–6):(Memory Presets): When tuned to any station, press and hold a
preset button until sound returns.
Autostore feature:The autostore feature allows you to store the six
strongest stations available from the FM frequency band. To use, press
and hold the AM/FM button. The sound will mute and AST will appear in
the display indicating the feature is active. When the search is complete,
the sound will return and the six strongest stations will be stored in the
memory presets (and overwrite any stations previously stored in the AST
band).
Note:You can also manually store stations in the AST band. When the
AST band is active, simply tune to the desired station and press and hold
a memory preset. The new station will be saved and will override the
previously saved station.
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CD player
To load a CD, simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot.
(Eject): Press to eject the CD.
(Seek): Pressto access the previous/next track.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc.
Sound Adjustments
BASS/TRE:Press to toggle between bass and treble adjustments. Once
the desired selection appears in the display, press
to adjust the
levels.
FADE/BAL:Press to toggle between fade and balance adjustments.
Once the desired selection appears in the display, press
to adjust
the audio between front (F) and back (B) and left (L) and right (R)
speakers.
Extra Features
AUX:Press to access auxiliary input jack mode and play music from a
portable player over the vehicle speakers.
(Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with theBluetoothsystem,
refer toBluetooth hands free systemlater in this chapter for more
information. If your vehicle is not equipped withBluetooth, this control
will not be operational.
MENU:Press repeatedly to access the following features:
SCAN:Press
orfor a brief sampling of radio stations or CD
tracks.
SHUFFLE CD:Select to shuffle the tracks on the current CD.
REPEAT CD/TRK:Select to repeat the current CD or track.
COMP(Compression): Select to bring soft and loud CD passages
together for a more consistent listening level.
CLOCK 24H:Press to toggle between a 12 and 24 hour clock display.
AVC:Press
orto decrease/increase the level of automatic volume
control.
ADV MENU:When ADV MENU (Advanced menu) appears in the
display, press and hold MENU to access the following features:
•CLIP ON/OFF:Press to turn nominal volume levels on/off.
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2.(Phone):Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access to the following settings:
•Setting the clock:Press MENU until SET HOUR or SET MINUTES is
displayed. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
•AUTOSET:Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations
without losing your original manually set preset stations for
AM/FM1/FM2. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn on/off.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset
1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the
system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
•BASS:Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
•TREB (Treble):Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
•L . . R (Balance):Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers.
•B . . F (Fade):Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the audio
between the back (B) and front (F) speakers.
•SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped):Radio volume
automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate
for road and wind noise. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust
between 1 (lowest) – 7 (highest). The default setting is off and the
recommended level is 1–3. Choose SPEED OFF to turn the feature off.
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On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern. If
the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or 13 mm
wrench/socket, turn the adjuster
either clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down and release to
activate the left turn signal.
•Push up and release to activate
the right turn signal.
Tap the stalk up or down to make the turn signal indicator flash three
times.
Lights
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