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Cruise Control 46
Usingcruisecontrol....................................46
Load Carrying 48
Vehicle loading........................................48
Towing 54
Trailertowing.........................................54
Wrecker towing.......................................59
Driving Hints 60
Economical driving.....................................60
Roadside Emergencies 62
Getting roadside assistance...............................62
Hazard flasher control..................................63
Jump-starting the vehicle................................64
Customer Assistance 67
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................73
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)......................73
Fuses 74
Changing a fuse.......................................74
Fuse specification chart.................................75
Maintenance 83
General information....................................83
Under hood overview...................................84
Engine oil dipstick.....................................86
Engine oil check.......................................86
Engine coolant check...................................87
Automatic transmission fluid check.........................91
Fuel filter...........................................97
Battery .............................................98
Air filter(s).........................................100
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING:Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle
is moving.
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release lever.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position then release the
lever.
CRUISE CONTROL
Refer to theCruise Control
chapter.
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R
E
S
S
E
T
A
C
C
E
L
C
OA
S
T
ON
OFF
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Brake Reserve System (if equipped)
Illuminates to indicate normal hydromax booster reserve system
activation when the engine is off and the service brake pedal is
applied.
This light may also illuminate momentarily if the engine is running and
the driver turns the steering wheel fully in one direction while braking.
If the light remains on while the engine is running, this indicates
inadequate hydraulic booster pressure or reserve pump system failure.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and seek service immediately by
your authorized dealer.
Cruise Control (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Electronic Throttle Control
Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a limp-home
operation. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
High Beam
It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on.
It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your foot
on the accelerator pedal.
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING:Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Note:Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up or down a
steep hill. Apply the brakes if the vehicle speed increases above the set
speed while driving downhill.
Note:Cruise control will disengage if the vehicle speed decreases more
than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed while driving uphill.
The cruise controls are located on
the steering wheel.
Switching On Cruise Control
Press and release ON.
The indicator will turn on in the instrument cluster.
Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release SET ACCEL.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
R
E
S
S
E
T
A
C
C
E
L
C
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ON
OFF
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Changing the Set Speed
•Press and hold SET ACCEL to increase or COAST to decrease the set
speed. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.
•Press and release SET ACCEL to increase or COAST to decrease. The
set speed will change in approximately 1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
•Press the accelerator pedal or brake pedal until you reach the desired
speed. Press and release SET ACCEL.
Canceling a Set Speed
Tap the brake pedal. The set speed will not be erased.
Resuming a Set Speed
Press and release RES.
Switching Off Cruise Control
Note:The set speed is erased when you turn off cruise control.
Press OFF or turn off the ignition.
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A
Air cleaner filter .......100–101, 132
Ambulance packages ....................9
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................87
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................39
fluid, adding ..............................91
fluid, checking ..........................91
fluid, refill capacities ..............128
fluid, specification ..................128
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........128
refill capacities ........................128
B
Battery .........................................98
acid, treating emergencies .......98
jumping a disabled battery ......64
maintenance-free ......................98
replacement, specifications ...132
servicing ....................................98
Brakes ..........................................44
fluid, checking and
adding ..................................94–95
fluid, refill capacities ..............128
fluid, specifications .................128
lubricant specifications ..........128
shift interlock ............................42
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....128
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................121
Cleaning your vehicle ...............101
engine compartment ..............101wheels ......................................101
Coolant ........................................87
checking and adding ................87
refill capacities ........................128
specifications ..........................128
Cruise control .............................46
Customer Assistance ..................62
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................134, 136
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ................70
Getting roadside assistance .....62
Getting the service you need ..67
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................72
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................70
D
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...91
engine oil ...................................86
Driving under special
conditions ....................................43
through water ...........................61
E
Electronic message center .........22
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................64
Emergency Flashers ...................63
Emission control system ............36
Engine ........................................127
cleaning ...................................101
coolant .......................................87
fail-safe cooling .........................90
idle speed control .....................98
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