
Note:
When you try to restart your vehicle
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure
that various systems are safe to restart.
Once your vehicle determines that the
systems are safe, then the vehicle will allow
you to restart.
Note: In the event that your vehicle does
not restart after your third attempt, contact
an authorized dealer.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases which can cause personal
injury. Therefore, do not allow
flames, sparks or lighted substances to
come near the battery. When working near
the battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide correct
ventilation. Keep batteries out of reach of
children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible
splashing of acid solution. In case of acid
contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of
15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention. If acid is swallowed, call a
physician immediately. Use only adequately sized cables
with insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Do not attempt to push-start your
automatic transmission vehicle.
Note:
Attempting to push-start a vehicle
with an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle. Note:
Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNINGS
Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,
engine rocker covers, the intake
manifold or electrical components
as grounding points. Stay clear of moving
parts. To avoid reverse polarity
connections, make sure that you correctly
identify the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals on both the disabled and booster
vehicles before connecting the cables. Do not attach the end of the positive
cable to the studs or L-shaped eyelet
located above the positive (+)
terminal of your vehicle ’s battery. High
current may flow through and cause
damage to the fuses. Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.
A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery. Note:
In the illustration, the bottom vehicle
represents the booster vehicle.
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Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the booster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine,
away from the battery and the fuel
injection system, or connect the
negative (-) cable to a ground
connection point if available. Jump Starting
1.
Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and rev the engine moderately, or press
the accelerator gently to keep your
engine speed between 2000 and 3000
RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both vehicle engines for an
additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected. 1. Remove the negative (-) jumper cable
from the disabled vehicle.
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2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle battery.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
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Interior Luggage Compartment
Release............................................................52
Interior Mirror...................................................64 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 64
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................148
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 148
Jump Starting....................................................... 149
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 148
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 149
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Keys and Remote Controls
........................48
L
Lighting Control
..............................................58
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 59
High Beams............................................................ 58
Spot Lamp Control.............................................. 59
Lighting..............................................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Load Carrying.................................................132
Load Limit........................................................132 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 137
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking................................50 Battery Saver.......................................................... 51
Hidden Rear Door Locks.................................... 50
Illuminated Entry................................................... 51
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 51
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................. 51
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........51
Opening the Luggage Compartment............51
Power Door Locks................................................ 50
Remote Control.................................................... 50
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 218M
Maintenance..................................................169
General Information.......................................... 169
Manual Climate Control
..............................80
Manual Seats..................................................86
Lumbar Adjustment............................................ 87
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 86
Recline Adjustment............................................ 86
Media Hub
.......................................................257
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 71
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................82
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 62
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................226
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............228
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................229
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
...............................230
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........304 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 304
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 305
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................176
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 174
Opening and Closing the Hood...............169 Closing the Hood................................................ 170
Opening the Hood............................................. 169
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................155
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........156
Overhead Console.........................................89
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Parking Aids
....................................................120
Principle of Operation....................................... 120
Parking Brake
..................................................116
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