Ford E-150 2006 User Manual

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Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning and control lights 12 Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 18

AM/FM stereo 18 AM/FM stereo with single CD 20 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 24

Climate Controls 30

Heater only 30 Manual heating and air conditioning 31

Lights 33

Headlamps 33 Turn signal control 37 Bulb replacement 38

Driver Controls 43

Windshield wiper/washer control 43 Steering wheel adjustment 44 Power windows 47 Mirrors 48 Speed control 49

Locks and Security 53

Keys 53 Locks 53

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Seating and Safety Restraints 58

Seating 58 Safety restraints 64 Airbags 74 Child restraints 83

Tires, Wheels and Loading 99

Tire Information 101 Tire Inflation 103 Vehicle loading 116 Trailer towing 123 Recreational towing 134

Driving 135

Starting 135 Brakes 139 Traction control/AdvanceTrac 143 Transmission operation 146

Roadside Emergencies 156

Getting roadside assistance 156 Hazard flasher switch 157 Fuel pump shut-off switch 158 Fuses and relays 159 Changing tires 167 Lug Nut Torque 175 Jump starting 176 Wrecker towing 181

Customer Assistance 182

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 190

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Cleaning 191

Underbody preservation 195

Maintenance and Specifications 197

Engine compartment 199 Engine oil 200 Battery 203 Engine Coolant 206 Fuel information 212 Air filter(s) 228 Part numbers 228 Refill capacities 230 Lubricant specifications 234

Accessories 241

Index 243

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving, maintain speeds below 70 mph (110 km/h) and vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Do not tow a trailer during this break-in period. For more information regarding trailer towing, refer to Trailer towing in the Driving chapter.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s

Guide.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

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Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and

maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent

supplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service at 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires.

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If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, it will be indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label is located on the driver’s side door pillar or on the rear edge of the driver’s door. You can determine whether the ambulance manufacturer followed Ford’s recommendations by directly contacting that manufacturer. Ford Ambulance Preparation Package is only available on certain 6.0L Diesel engine equipped vehicles.

Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)

Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system.

Cell phone use

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

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Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this

Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check fuel cap

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Diesel engine, it has a unique cluster, refer to Starting the engine in your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct

Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

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Electronic throttle control (if equipped): Illuminates when the

engine has defaulted to a ’limp-home’ operation. Report the fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

BRAKE

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

ABS

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Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

AdvanceTrac威 (if equipped):

Flashes (two times per second) when the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC system is active. If the light remains on, or ⬙SERVICE RSC NOW⬙ is displayed in the odometer display with a chime, have the system serviced immediately by your dealership. (Flashes one time every two seconds when AdvanceTrac威 with RSC system has not yet initialized and is not available.) For further information, refer to AdvanceTrac威 with RSC stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter.

If your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC

system, then it was designed to be operated with RSC. Driving without a functioning RSC system could be dangerous. Reduce speed and proceed to a service dealership immediately.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

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Check gauge: Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred:

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL): Illuminates when the

overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.

Transmission Tow/Haul light (TCIL) (5.4L and 6.8L gasoline engines only): Illuminates when

the Tow/Haul feature of the transmission has been turned on, refer to the Driving chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km).

CHECK

GAGE

OVERDRIVE

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). 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.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

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Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. Press the SELECT/RESET control once to switch from the odometer to the trip odometer. Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. To reset the trip, press and hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

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 FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo (if equipped)

1. Seek: Press

next listenable station down/up the frequency band.

2. Tune: Press

adjust the radio frequency down/up.

3. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

4. Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

/ to find the

/ to manually

1 2 3 4

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Entertainment Systems

5. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

6. Tone: Press TONE until the

desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade appears on the display. Turn the volume control to raise/lower the

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

VOL

PUSH

levels, or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back (if equipped).

7. CLK (Clock): To set the hour,

press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the display. Press SEEK to decrease

increase

the hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the display. Press TUNE to decrease

or increase the minutes.

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Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)

1. SEEK: Press and release

SEEK strong station or track.

2. TEXT: The filename (Fi), song

title (So), artist text (Ar) or album text (AL) may be viewed while playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the message display, its corresponding text indicator (Fi, So, Ar, or AL) is shown in the elapsed time display. Press TEXT to scroll through the text fields. The display will scroll through all of the text in the current field before changing to the next field. (TEXT must be pressed within 3 seconds of the previous press to proceed to the next/last text display. The last text field shown on the display will become the new display message default. TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

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3. AUX: This function is not

operational.

4. MUTE: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again to return to playing media.

5. EJ: Press to eject a CD.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL the treble output.

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance, Fade and other menu selections.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access AUTOSET, Speed sensitive volume and Setting the clock.

Autoset: Press MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press SEL to toggle ON/OFF. Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. 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.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (

(

/ to decrease/increase

/ to shift sound to the

) or decrease

) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

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Folder/Track mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are accessible) MODE.

10. REPEAT: Repeats the current

CD/MP3 track when active (ON). Press to show repeat status. Press again to toggle status.

11. SHUFFLE: Plays CD/MP3

tracks in random order when active (ON). Press to show shuffle status. Press again to toggle status.

12. FOLDER

the next MP3 directory.

: Press to access

13. FOLDER

the previous MP3 directory.

14. FF(Fast forward): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection is reached.

15. REW(Rewind): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection is reached.

16. SAT (if equipped): Your radio

comes equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

17. BAND: Press to toggle between

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

18. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

: Press to access

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19. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

20. CD: Press to enter CD mode.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

21. COMP(Compression): Brings

soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press COMP to turn the feature ON/OFF.

22. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a

brief sampling of radio stations or CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.

23. CAT/Tune: Press

or to

manually tune down/up the radio frequency band.

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free 888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at www.siriusradio.com

24. CD slot: Insert a CD with the label side up.

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Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)

1. SEEK: Press and release

SEEK strong station or track.

2. TEXT: The filename (Fi), song

TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit

only available in the continental United States.

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3. AUX: Press to toggle between the

current playing media and DVD (if equipped).

4. MUTE: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again to return to playing media

5. EJ: Press to eject a CD. Press EJ

and a memory preset to eject a specific disc. Press and hold to eject all loaded discs.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL the treble output.

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance, Fade and other menu functions.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press to access the

following functions:

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.

/ to decrease/increase

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AM/FM1/FM2. 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.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (

) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

(

Folder/Track Mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are accessible) MODE.

10. REPEAT: Press to repeat the

current CD/MP3 track. Press again to disable.

11. SHUFFLE: Press play the

CD/MP3 tracks on the current disc in random order. Press again to disable.

12. FOLDER

the next MP3 directory.

: Press to access

) or decrease

13. FOLDER

the previous MP3 directory

14. FF(Fast forward): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection is reached.

15. REW(Rewind): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection is reached.

16. SAT (if equipped): Your radio

comes equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed

satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

17. BAND: Press to toggle between

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

: Press to access

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18. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency, tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

19. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

20. Load: Press to load a CD. Press

LOAD and a memory preset to load to a specific disc slot. Press and hold to load up to six discs.

21. CD: Press to enter CD mode.

22. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a

brief sampling of radio stations or CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.

23. Disc/Tune: Press

manually tune down/up the radio frequency band, or to listen to the previous/next CD.

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer

installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

or to

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For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free 888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at www.siriusradio.com

24. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies:

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio reception factors:

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CD/CD player care

Do:

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

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Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

• Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

• Clean using a circular motion.

Audio system warranty and service

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

FLR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air flow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select MIX.

2. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set the fan speed to HI.

position.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only.

NORM A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only.

VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

FLR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select MIX.

2. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set the fan speed to HI.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

REAR FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear fan controls adjust the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

• The first position turns on the parking, tail, license plate and side marker lamps.

• The outer position turns on the headlamps.

Battery saver

The battery saver can be set to turn off the courtesy lamps within 2 or 10 minutes if a door is left open and the key is not in the ignition. Demand (manually switched on) interior lamps can be set to turn off within 2 or 30 minutes after the key has been removed from the ignition.

Note: The vehicle is factory set at 2 minutes to turn off demand and courtesy lamps. The vehicle will change to 10 minutes for courtesy lamps and 30 minutes for demand interior lamps once the odometer reads over 50 miles.

To change the battery saver duration time, do the following:

1. Turn the key to the RUN position. Do not start the vehicle.

2. After the odometer is displayed, press and release the reset button 10

times within 60 seconds.

3. The words ’Battery Saver’ will be displayed.

4. Press the reset button to select/toggle between ’2 minutes’ or ’30

minutes’ duration.

5. Once your time choice is displayed, wait until the odometer is

displayed (approximately 30 seconds).

The battery saver feature will now work with the new time duration. Note: Even when choosing the 30 minute time duration, the courtesy lamps can only have a maximum on time of 10 minutes. Only demand interior lamps will stay on for the entire 30 minute period.

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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:

• the ignition must be in the ON position,

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and

• the parking brake must be disengaged.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel, rotate the dimmer control clockwise/counterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low-beam position.

To turn on the interior lamps, rotate the dimmer control fully counterclockwise.

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF position.

HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT

The headlamps are designed to be mechanically aimed, but can also be aimed visually by doing the following:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)

• (4) Horizontal reference line

• (5) Center of headlamps

• (6) Center line of the vehicle

2. The center of the headlamp is marked either on the lens (a circle or cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the wall or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).

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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps and open the hood.

4. Locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern and place the top edge of the intensity zone even with the horizontal reference line (4). If the top edge of the high intensity area is not even with the horizontal line, follow the next step to adjust it.

• Aerodynamic: Locate the

vertical adjuster (2) for each headlamp. Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust up) or counterclockwise (to adjust down).

• Sealed beam: Locate the vertical

adjuster (1) for each headlamp. Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust up) or counterclockwise (to adjust down).

6. In addition to the horizontal line marked in step 2, a pair of vertical lines (5) must be marked at the center line of the headlamps on the wall or screen.

7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the left edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow the next step to adjust it.

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• Aerodynamic: Locate the horizontal adjuster (1) for each headlamp.

Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment.

• Sealed beam: Locate the horizontal adjuster (2) for each headlamp.

Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Cargo and dome lamps with rear headliner

Rear cargo lamps equipped with an ON/OFF/DOOR control will light when:

• doors are closed and the control is in the ON position

• control is in the DOOR position and any door is open

• headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise

When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors or fully rotate the headlamp control.

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Third row courtesy/reading/cargo lamps

The dome portion of the lamp, the center light, can be turned on when the headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise or when any door is opened.

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

Front and rear courtesy/reading lamps

The dome portion of the lamp, the center light, can be turned on when the headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise or when any door is opened.

The reading lamp portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off at the lamp.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

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Function Number of

bulbs

Headlamps (sealed beam)

Headlamps (aerodynamic)

Park lamp and turn signal (front)

Back-up lamps 2 3156K or 3156 License plate lamp 1 168 Stop/tail/turn/side

marker lamp High-mount brakelamp 2 912 Cargo lamp 1 211-2 Dome lamp (standard) 1 912 Map/reading lamp 2 211-2 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer

Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.

2. Push each clip tab toward the

engine compartment and lift upward to the stop position, then remove the headlamp assembly.

2 H5054

2 9007

2 4157K or 3157K

2 3457K or 3357K

Trade number

3. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by pulling rearward.

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4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by

rotating it counterclockwise, and slide the ring off the plastic base.

5. Pull the bulb straight out.

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with alcohol before being used.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.

2. Remove the two headlamp screws and bezel from the headlamp housing.

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3. Remove the four headlamp bulb retaining screws and the retaining ring.

4. Remove the headlamp.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb and remove the bulb.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.

2. Remove two screws and pull lamp assembly away from the vehicle.

3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.

4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

To complete installation, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

The interior cargo lamp (if equipped), on vehicles without a rear headliner, will have to be removed from under the high-mount brakelamp assembly located inside the vehicle. Then:

1. Remove the two screws from the high-mount brakelamp assembly and lift the lamp from the vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF and then remove the two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the rear door.

2. Remove bulb socket from lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise.

3. Pull the bulb out from socket and push in the new bulb.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position and then remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle.

2. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

To install the lamp, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk:

• briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.

Changing the wiper blades

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard.

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.

Poor wiper quality can sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper blades, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter.

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To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element.

TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull and hold the steering wheel

release control toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or

down until you find the desired location.

3. Release the steering wheel

release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Press the release on the door to open the storage compartment.

The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object.

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Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers:

1. Place VELCRO威 hook onto side of

aftermarket transmitter opposite of actuator control.

2. Place the transmitter into storage

compartment, control down.

3. Place the provided height

adaptors onto the back of the GARAGE control as needed.

4. Press the GARAGE control to

activate the transmitter.

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)

Outside air temperature

The outside temperature display is contained in the overhead console.

The temperature display can be turned off and on by pressing the SELECT control on the overhead console. The temperature can be displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit by pressing the SELECT control.

If the outside temperature falls below 3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from “ICE” to the outside temperature at a two second rate for one minute.

73˚ NW

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Compass

The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration of the compass.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in by referring to the zone map.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON

position.

3. Press and hold the SELECT

control until VAR appears in the display, then release. The display should show the current zone number.

4. Press the SELECT control until

the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.

123

6 7 8 9 1011

14 13

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines:

• Press and hold the SELECT control until CAL appears in the display (approximately eight seconds) and release.

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• Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off in about 2–3 complete circles.

• The compass is now calibrated.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel.

A second power point (if equipped) is located behind the driver’s seat on the upper trim panel.

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped).

To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.

Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used.

Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure

themselves.

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When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in

the proximity of the window openings.

Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window.

ACCESSORY DELAY

With accessory delay, after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten minutes or until any door is opened.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select

mirror or to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

disable the adjust function.

to adjust the left

Spotter mirror

Note: New spotter mirrors may be stiff, requiring several cycles before the spotter adjustment effort eases.

The spotter mirror has a swivel that allows it to tilt up and down, and also to tilt left and right to increase side and rear visibility.

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Fold-away mirrors

The mirrors can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the trailer tow mirror.

The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extend approximately 3.15 inches (80 mm). This feature is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

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Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release

it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET ACCEL control

and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

Note:

• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Resuming a set speed

Press the RES (resume) control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RES control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).

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Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher speed:

• Press and hold the SET ACCEL control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the SET ACCEL control to operate the Tap-Up function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in increments by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control.

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set speed:

• Press and hold the COAST control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. You can also use the COAST control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in increments by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET ACCEL control.

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Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed.

• Press the speed control OFF control.

Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.

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KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency.

Your keys are coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized dealer.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors.

Memory lock

If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automatically lock after it is closed.

Back cargo door lock (if equipped)

The passenger side rear cargo door has a power door lock control mounted on the inside of the door. When this lock is pressed, all doors will lock/unlock.

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle, or

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. Note:

• The lock and unlock features work when the ignition is in any position.

• The panic feature is active when the ignition is in either the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) positions.

If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate.

2. Press

doors.

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

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Locking the doors

1. Press and release to lock all the doors.

2. Press

doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, and the horn will chirp once.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press ignition to the 1 (ACCESSORY) or 4 (ON) position to deactivate the alarm.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

to activate the alarm. Press the control again, or turn the

2. Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when

disposing of transmitter batteries.

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4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry

transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity.

5. Snap the two halves back together.

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming.

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters are not present during programming procedure, the ones missing during programming will no longer operate the vehicle.

To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:

1. Place the key in the ignition and

turn from the (2) LOCK position to (3) OFF.

2. Cycle eight times rapidly (within

10 seconds) between the (3) OFF position and (4) ON. Note: The eighth turn must end in the (4) ON position.

3. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming

mode has been activated.

4. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.

Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the procedure over again.

5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry

transmitter has been programmed.

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6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to program each additional remote entry

transmitter (up to four transmitters).

7. Turn the ignition to the (3) OFF position after you have finished

programming all of the remote entry transmitters.

8. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming

mode has been exited.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:

• the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) or 1 (ACCESSORY) position, or

• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or

• any door is open.

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SEATING

Notes:

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

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Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Using the manual lumbar support

The lumbar support control is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seat.

Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness.

Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.

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Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.

Quick release captains chair (7 passenger configuration second row only)

To remove the seat:

1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt

from the seat by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward.

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Stow the tongue end of the detachable anchor.

2. Pull the seat latch handle, then

pull the seat toward the right side of the vehicle to disengage four pins from the floor mount.

3. Remove the seat.

To install the seat:

Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely in

position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

1. Position the seat to the floor mount.

2. Pull the seat latch handle downward to lock the seat in position.

3. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the seat belt tongue into detachable anchor until you hear a “click” and feel the latch engage.

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REAR SEATS

Accessing the 4th and 5th row seats (if equipped)

To make access to the 4th and 5th row seats easier, attach the 3rd and 4th row passenger side seat belts to the trim panel by using the snaps attached to the seat belt webbing and the trim panel.

Rear bench seat

To remove the seats:

1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt from the seat by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the slot in the detachable anchor and lifting upward (2nd row passenger side only).

Stow the tongue end of the detachable anchor (2nd row only).

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2. Pull the LH/RH seat latch handles (located under the seat) rearward to release the latch hook ends from the front strikers.

3. Move the seat rearward and lift the seats rear hooks away from the rear strikers prior to lifting the front hooks out from the front strikers.

4. With assistance, remove the seat assembly.

• To remove the 3rd, 4th, and 5th row seats (if equipped), repeat Steps 2 through 4.

To install the seat:

1. Position the seat in the vehicle.

2. Align front hooks to front strikers, prior to lowering the rear hooks

and aligning them with the rear strikers.

3. Engage the LH/RH latch rod hook ends in the front striker locking

holes.

4. Rotate the LH/RH latch handles forward, and at the same time slide

the seat assembly forward to engage the strikers. Continue forward movement until the seat reaches the end of its travel.

5. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the seat belt

tongue into detachable anchor until you hear a “click” and feel the latch engage (2nd row only).

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm.

2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

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Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been

closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger outboard and rear outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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Automatic locking mode

When to use the automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out.

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

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How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboard

seating positions (except the driver position, which does not have this feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Safety belt pretensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions.

The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

The driver and front passenger seat belt system (including

retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags and safety belt pretensioners.

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Front safety belt height adjustment

The driver and front seat outboard positions are equipped with a height adjuster. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

To adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the center lap belt

The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the

hips, not across the waist.

Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.

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Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...

The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

The safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The indicator chime will remain off and the safety belt warning lamp will illuminate for 4-8 seconds.

BeltMinder姟

The BeltMinder娂 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.

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If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not buckled approximately 5 seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned off...

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding...

The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given... Consider...

“Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The

“I’m not going far” 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25

“Belts are uncomfortable” We design our safety belts to enhance

The BeltMinder娂 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled.

The BeltMinder娂 feature will not activate.

more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1in4ofuswillbe

seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.

miles of home.

comfort. If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort.

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Reasons given... Consider...

“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident.

BeltMinder娂 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.

“Seat belts don’t work” Safety belts, when used properly,

reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by

60% in light trucks.

“Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in

single-vehicle crashes, many when

no other vehicles are around.

“Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do

much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted.

“The people I’m with don’t wear belts”

“I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when

“I’d rather be thrown clear” People who are ejected are 40

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.

times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the

BeltMinder娂 chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the BeltMinder娂 feature please follow the directions stated below.

One time disable

Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder娂 will be disabled for that ignition cycle only.

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Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder姟 feature

Read Steps1-5thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.

The BeltMinder娂 feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• the parking brake is set

• the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)

• the ignition switch is in the OFF position

• all vehicle doors are closed

• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled

• the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt

Minder娂 feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.)

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute)

• Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.

3. At a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times,

ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state.

• After Step 3 is complete, the airbag warning light will be turned on for 3 seconds.

• Beltminder娂 will automatically exit programming mode without changing its enable status if Step 4 does not occur within 10 seconds of the end of Step 3.

4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, at a moderate speed, buckle

then unbuckle the safety belt.

• This will disable the BeltMinder娂 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the airbag warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds.

• This will enable the BeltMinder娂 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning

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light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the light off, then followed by the airbag warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again.

5. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is

complete.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there isa8inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important SRS precautions

The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must transport a forward-facing child in the front seat, move the seat all the way back and use appropriate restraints.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air

bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

To properly position yourself away from the airbag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing

objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag

supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle

(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag

sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment.

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Children and airbags

Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Airbags can kill or injure a

child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?

The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the airbag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not sufficient enough to cause activation. Airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.

While the SRS is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. It is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

The SRS consists of:

• driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags)

• one or more impact and safing sensors

• a readiness light and tone

• a diagnostic module

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

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Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

• The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)

See your local dealership or qualified technician. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

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Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)

Note: The passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is on vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 8500. See Vehicle

loading – with and without a trailer in the Tires, Wheels, and loading chapter.

An airbag ON/OFF switch

has been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch to be sure the switch is in the proper position in accordance with these instructions and warnings. Failure to put the switch in a proper position can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

Turning the passenger airbag off

1. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch to OFF position and hold in OFF position while removing the key.

2. When the ignition is turned to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off and then turns back on. This indicates that the passenger airbag is deactivated.

If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch

is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

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In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always

remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch.

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal

injuries from a deploying passenger airbag. Rear facing infant seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger airbag is turned off.

Turning the passenger airbag back on

The passenger airbag remains OFF until you turn it back ON.

1. Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to ON.

2. The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is turned to On. This indicates that the passenger airbag is operational.

If the OFF light is illuminated when the passenger airbag switch

is in the ON position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the passenger airbag switch serviced at an authorized dealer immediately.

The passenger side airbag should always be ON (the airbag OFF light should not be illuminated) unless the passenger is a person who meets the requirements stated either in Category 1, 2 or 3 of the NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation criteria which follows.

The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating

positions have been specifically designed to function together with the airbags in certain types of crashes. When you turn OFF your airbag, you not only lose the protection of the airbag, you also may reduce the effectiveness of your safety belt system, which was designed to work with the airbag. If you are not a person who meets the requirements stated in the NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation criteria turning OFF the airbag can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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If your vehicle has rear seats, always transport children who are

12 and younger in the rear seat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a child in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, the passenger airbag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating airbag and the risk of a fatal injury to the infant when the airbag inflates is substantial.

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an airbag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening injuries, airbags must open with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seat occupant is not properly buckled up. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary airbag injuries without reducing the overall safety of the vehicle is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained in the vehicle, especially in the front seat. This provides the protection of safety belts and permits the airbags to provide the additional protection they were designed to provide. If you choose to deactivate your airbag, you are losing the very significant risk reducing benefits of the airbag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the safety belts, because safety belts in modern vehicles are designed to work as a safety system with the airbags.

Read all airbag warning labels in the vehicle as well as the other important airbag instructions and warnings in this Owner’s Guide.

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)

1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat;

• the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing

infant seat; or

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat;

• although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever

possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the vehicle; or

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• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which,

according to his or her physician:

• causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and

• makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the

driver and right front passenger. These particular belts are specifically designed to work with airbags to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed to give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce concentration of force on an occupant’s chest and reduce the risk of certain bone fractures and injuries to underlying organs. In a crash, if the airbag is turned OFF, this energy management safety belt might permit the person wearing the belt to move forward enough to incur a serious or fatal injury. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the occupant, the greater the risk is. Be sure the airbag is turned ON for any person who does not qualify under the NHTSA deactivation criteria.

Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)

1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because:

• my vehicle has no rear seat;

• the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infant

seat; or

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can monitor the infant’s condition.

2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or under must ride in the

front seat because:

• my vehicle has no rear seat;

• although children age 12 and under ride in the rear seat whenever

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• the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can monitor the child’s condition.

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that,

according to his or her physician:

• poses a special risk for the passenger if the airbag deploys; and

• makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag deployment

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the airbag and experiencing a crash without the protection offered by the airbag

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags.

Important child restraint precautions

You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lb.] or less) ride in your vehicle, you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Many states require that children use approved booster seats until they are eight years old. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.

Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use.

Ford recommends using child safety seats equipped with LATCH attachments, attached to LATCH anchors and tether anchors. Some child seat manufacturers sell LATCH accessory belts that attach child seats that are not equipped with LATCH attachments onto LATCH anchors. See Attaching safety seats with LATCH attachments for child seat anchors in this section for seating positions with LATCH anchors.

If you install a forward-facing child safety seat using the vehicle safety belts:

• use only seats equipped with lap-shoulder belts;

• forward-facing child safety seats can be used in the center of the

three-passenger 2nd row bench seat only if a top tether strap is used;

• Ford recommends placing forward-facing safety seats in the 2nd row and using top tether straps for added protection.

For more information on top tether straps, see Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this section.

Any booster seat that places the vehicle’s lap belt or shoulder belt around a shield above and ahead of the child’s hips should not be used in this vehicle.

Because the last row of seats is not equipped with either child tether or LATCH anchors and is spaced closer to the row of

seats in front, Do not use forward-facing or rear-facing child seats (other than belt-positioning boosters) in the last row.

Children and safety belts

If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts.

Follow all the important safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.

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Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle.

Child booster seats

Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 lb. (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these children are still too small for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of serious injury.

To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster.

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children.

When children should use booster seats

Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old).

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions:

• Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?

• Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

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Types of booster seats

There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:

• Those that are backless.

If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt. If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child’s head (top of ear level) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap/shoulder belts.

• Those with a high back.

If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice.

Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg).

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of the shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips, never up high across the stomach.

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition.

The importance of shoulder belts

Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for children to ride.

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Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat.

Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of

the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision.

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a

collision.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats

Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child safety seat:

• Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag

Supplemental Restraint System

section in this chapter.

• Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from).

• Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

• For the front passenger seat, keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

• For the front passenger seat, place seat back in upright position.

• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic

locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped).

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• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48 pounds (22 kg) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster.

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. For more information of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in this chapter.

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included

with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

An airbag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a

rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear

seat whenever possible.

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2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted.

6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.

9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation.

10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 2 through 9.

Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.

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Attaching safety seats with tether straps

Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate child

safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle.

When using forward-facing child safety seats in vehicles with

only two seating positions so the forward-facing child safety seat cannot be placed in the rear of the vehicle, move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible.

Because the last row of seats is not equipped with either child

tether or LATCH anchors and is spaced closer to the row of seats in front, Do not use forward-facing or rear-facing child seats (other than belt-positioning boosters) in the last row.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a

rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

Front passenger seating position

The tether can be attached directly to the rear of the front seat.

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1. Position the child safety seat on the front right-hand passenger seat.

2. Adjust the front right-hand passenger seat full forward.

3. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the front right-hand passenger seat as shown.

4. Clip the tether strap hook to the seat pedestal to the location shown.

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5. Adjust the front right hand passenger seat to the full rearward position.

6. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.

7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Second row bucket seats (Chateau Quads)

The tether strap can be attached directly to the tether bracket under the back edge of the seat cushion.

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1. Position the child safety seat on the second row left hand or right hand bucket seat.

2. Route the child safety tether strap over the back of the left hand or right hand second row bucket seat.

3. Clip the tether strap hook to the seat pedestal at the location shown.

4. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.

5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Second, Third and Fourth row three passenger bench seats

The tether strap can be attached directly to the tether bracket provided under the back edge of the seat cushion.

1. For second row 3–Passenger bench seat, place the child safety seat on the left hand outboard position, the center position, or the right hand outboard position as desired.

For third row or fourth row 3–Passenger bench seat, place the child safety seat on the center position.

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2. Route the child safety tether strap over the back of 3–Passenger bench seat.

3. Clip the tether strap hook to the tether bracket mounted under rear rail of seat cushion frame.

4. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.

5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

For additional important safety information on the proper use of seat belts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entire Seating and Safety Restraints chapter in this Owner’s Guide.

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors

Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol:

• Five passenger crew van

• Seven passenger wagon

• Eight passenger wagon

• Twelve passenger wagon

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• Fifteen passenger wagon

represents LATCH anchors.

represents tether strap anchors.

Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor.

In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the seat between the cushion and seat back.

Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments.

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the

anchors shown.

If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.

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Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to tilt the child seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child

being injured in a crash greatly increases.

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NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS

Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must:

• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;

• Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;

• Keep tires properly inflated;

• Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and

• Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.

Study your Owner’s Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.

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VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be:

• Higher – to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components.

• Shorter – to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. All other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase.

• Narrower — to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use.

As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV’s and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition.

These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

Warning symbols on your vehicle

Protecting the environment

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

Service Data Recording

Event Data Recording

Special instructions

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)

Cell phone use

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

GAUGES

Entertainment Systems

AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo (if equipped)

Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)

Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)

Accessory delay

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Climate Controls

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Operating tips

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Operating tips

REAR FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED)

Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Battery saver

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

High beams

Flash to pass

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

INTERIOR LAMPS

Cargo and dome lamps with rear headliner

Third row courtesy/reading/cargo lamps

Front and rear courtesy/reading lamps

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

Replacing exterior bulbs

Using the right bulbs

Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)

Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

Driver Controls

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Changing the wiper blades

TILT STEERING WHEEL

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)

Outside air temperature

Compass

Compass zone adjustment

Compass calibration adjustment

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

ACCESSORY DELAY

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

Spotter mirror

Fold-away mirrors