Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................63
Autowipers.......................................................63
Windshield Washers
.....................................64
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........65
Lighting
General Information.....................................66
Lighting Control..............................................66
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................68
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Front Fog Lamps............................................69
Cornering Lamps...........................................69
Direction Indicators
.......................................70
Interior Lamps - Vehicles Without: Panoramic Roof Panel.............................70
Interior Lamps - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Panel
..............................71
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window.........73
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows
.........................................73
Global Opening and Closing......................75
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Interior Mirror....................................................77
Sun Shades.......................................................77
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................79
Warning Lamps and Indicators................80
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82
Information Displays
General Information
.....................................84
Clock...................................................................86
Trip Computer
.................................................86 Personalized Settings
...................................87
Information Messages
..................................87
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................96
Manual Climate Control..............................96
Automatic Climate Control
........................97
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................99
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
..........100
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................101
Cabin Air Filter
................................................101
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................103
Head Restraints............................................103
Manual Seats
.................................................105
Power Seats
...................................................106
Rear Seats
.......................................................107
Heated Seats....................................................111
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................112
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................113
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders
.....................................................115
Center Console...............................................115
Overhead Console
.........................................115
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
.....................................116
Ignition Switch
................................................116
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................117
Switching Off the Engine............................117
Engine Block Heater.....................................118
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12 Volt DC Power Point
WARNINGS
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigar lighter
socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury. Do not use a power point for
operating a cigar lighter. Incorrect
use of the power points can cause
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty, and can result in fire or serious
injury. Note:
When you switch the ignition on, you
can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.
If the power supply does not work after you
switch the ignition off, switch the ignition
on.
Note: Do not hang any accessory from the
accessory plug.
Note: Do not use the power point over the
vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts or
a fuse may blow.
Note: Always keep the power point caps
closed when not in use.
Do not insert objects other than an
accessory plug into the power point. This
will damage the power point and blow the
fuse.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point.
To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods. Locations
Power points may be in the following
locations:
•
Front of the floor console.
• Rear of the floor console.
• Right hand side of the luggage
compartment.
• Instrument panel cluster storage
compartment.
CIGAR LIGHTER WARNING
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigar lighter
socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury. Note:
Do not hold the cigar lighter element
pressed in.
Note: If the power supply does not work
after you switch the ignition off, switch the
ignition on.
Note: If you use the socket when the engine
is not running, the battery may lose charge.
Note: When you switch the ignition on, you
can use the socket to power 12 volt
appliances with a maximum current rating
of 15 amps.
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Press the element in to use the cigar
lighter. It will pop out automatically.
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CUP HOLDERS
WARNINGS
Do not place hot drinks in the cup
holders when your vehicle is moving.
Make sure that cups placed in the
holders do not obstruct your vision
while driving.
CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cupholder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or collisions, including
hot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
Cupholder
A
Storage compartment with
auxiliary input jack and USB port
B
Auxiliary power point
C OVERHEAD CONSOLE WARNING
Do not place heavy objects in the
storage compartment. Heavy objects
may become projectiles in a crash or
sudden stop, which may increase the risk
of serious injury. Rear Door Storage Compartment
(If Equipped)
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Blower motor.
40 A
F10
Accessories - Van only.
40 A
F11
Powertrain control module.
30 A
F12
Starter relay.
30 A
F13
Right-hand heated windshield.
40 A
F14
Cargo-area auxiliary power point.
20 A
F15
Luggage compartment auxiliary power point.
Heated windshield.
40 A
F16
Floor console auxiliary power point.
20 A
F17
Not used.
-
F18
Anti-lock brake system with electronic stability
control.
5 A
F19
Horn.
15 A
F20
Stop lamp switch.
5 A
F21
Power supply voltage - powertrain control module.
10 A
F22
Relay coils.
5 A
F23
Not used.
-
F24
Door control unit - Van.
25 A
F25
Engine control relay coil feed.
5 A
F26
Air conditioning clutch.
15 A
F27
Rear power window.
25 A
F28
Front power window.
25 A
F29
Ignition switch position II output (van only).
5 A
F30
Taxi roof lamp switch.
15 A
F31
Engine control module.
15 A
F32
Engine control module.
10 A
F33
Fuel injectors.
10 A
F34
Vehicle power 4.
15 A
F35
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
152
Cubic inches.
9.7:1
Compression Specifications
ratio. 0.049-0.053 in.(1.25-1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap.
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS Part Number
Component
FA-1910
Air filter element
FL-910S
Oil filter
BXT-40R
Battery
SP-530
Spark plugs
FP-70 (front)
Cabin air filter
FP-75 (auxiliary AC)
WW-2954 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2953 (passenger side)
WW-1382
Rear window wiper blade
Note: Motorcraft replacement parts are
recommended for scheduled maintenance
and are available at an authorized dealer or
at fordparts.com. These parts meet or
exceed Ford Motor Company ’s
specifications, and are engineered for your
vehicle. Use of other parts may impact
vehicle performance, emissions and
durability. Your warranty may be void for
any damage related to use of other parts.
Note: Should a Motorcraft oil filter not be
available, use an oil filter that meets
industry performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36. Note:
For spark plug replacement, see an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. Refer to
Scheduled Maintenance for the
replacement intervals. See Normal
Scheduled Maintenance (page 391).
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
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Capacity
Item
4.6 fl oz (136 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city.
7.4 fl oz (220 ml)
Air conditioning refrigerant compressor oil fill capa-
city. **
* Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
** Vehicles with auxiliary heater system.
Adding Engine Oil Quantity
2.5 qt (2.4 L)
The quantity of engine oil required to raise
the indicated level on the dipstick from
minimum to maximum. Specifications
We recommend that you use Motorcraft
oil and fluids for your vehicle. Only use
fluid that meets Ford specifications.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
(U.S.)
Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft®
(Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)
CXO-5W20-LSP6 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
(U.S.)
Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué orange Motorcraft®
(Canada)
VC-3DIL-B
(U.S.)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
(U.S.)
Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV
(Canada)
PM-20
(U.S. & Canada)
MERCON® LV
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
(U.S.)
WSS-M2C938-A
Liquide pour boîte de vitesses automatique (Canada)
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
WSS-M14P19-A
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with
Bitterant
(U.S.)
Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité (Canada)
ZC-32-B2 (U.S.)
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Display: Shows the status of the current mode selected.
A
Mute:
Press the button to mute the sound.
B
Seek up: Press the button to go to the next station up the radio frequency band.
Seek down: Press the button to go to the next station down the radio frequency
band.
C
Numeric keypad:
Press the button to recall a previously stored station. To
store a favorite station press and hold until the sound returns.
D
Clock:
Press the button to select clock setup.
E
RDS:
Press the button to toggle between displaying the radio station frequency
or radio station name.
F
On, Off
and VOL: Press the button to switch the audio system on or off. Turn
the dial to adjust the volume.
G
MENU:
Press the button to access different audio system features.
H
AUX:
Press the button to access the AUX features, it will also cancel the menu
or list browsing.
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