FORD Explorer 1998 User Manual

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Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 21

Seating and safety restraints 72

Starting and driving

Starting 99

Driving 104

Roadside emergencies 135

Servicing

Maintenance and care 156

Capacities and specifications 197

Reporting safety defects 205

Index 206

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Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

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Introduction

SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of utility type 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 control or an accident.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the ‘‘Four Wheeling’’ supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Using your vehicle as a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package.

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Instrumentation

OFF

Instrument cluster

(pg. 6)

OFF

1 0

Speed control

(pg. 11)

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

SRS

oooo

100

120

000000

140

160

90 100

180

110 200

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

Headlamp

control

(pg. 21)

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 22)

Tilt steering

wheel lever

(pg. 41)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 35)

Driver side air

bag

(pg. 82)

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Gearshift (includes

overdrive button)

(pg. 108)

ON/OFF

Electronic sound

system; refer to

Audio Guide

(pg. 34)

Instrumentation

Rear window

defroster control

(pg. 34)

Rear

window/washer

control

(pg. 42)

Climate controls

(pg. 43)

VOL – PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE DISCS

REW

BAL FADE

TAPE CD

OFF

CLK

AUTO

SET

PUSH

SIDE 1-2

FM 1

DOLBY SYSTEM

COMP5SHUFFLE

BASSTREB

SCAN

Foglamp

control*

(page 21)

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Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

DOOR

CHECK

GAGE

RPMx1000

1 0

ABS

BRAKE

FUEL RESET

CHECK ENGINE

Check engine

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

AJAR

MPH

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

140

km/h

THEFT

160

180

101 20

SPEED CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD

LOW

O/D OFF

RND21

CHECK

ENGINE

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Instrumentation

What you should do if the check engine light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

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.

Fuel reset

Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. For more information, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

FUEL

RESET

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Instrumentation

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

BRAKE

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately.

ABS

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Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Instrumentation

THEFT

Charging system

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

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Instrumentation

Check gage

Illuminates when the key is in the ON position and the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil pressure is low or the fuel level is near empty. Refer to Engine

coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter for more

information.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.

CHECK

GAGE

4WD

LOW

Four wheel drive high (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.

4WD

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door is open.

HIGH

DOOR

AJAR

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Instrumentation

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the transmission control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.

Speed control (if equipped)

This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

O/D

OFF

SPEED

CONT

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC 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 (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

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Instrumentation

GAUGES

CHECK

GAGE

CHECK

FUEL RESET

ENGINE

1 0

ABS

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

BRAKE

RPMx1000

DOOR AJAR

MPH

RND21

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

140

km/h

160

180

THEFT

MPH

101 20

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0

100

120

km/h

140

SPEED CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD

LOW

O/D OFF

160

180

101 20

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Instrumentation

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the ‘‘H’’ and ‘‘C’’). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool.

Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the

engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

MPH

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

km/h

140

160

180

101 20

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Instrumentation

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

MPH

1 0

0 0 0

100

0 0 0 0 0 0

120

140

160

180

km/h

RPMx1000

101 20

Battery voltage gauge

This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

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Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the ‘‘H’’ and ‘‘L’’).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

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

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Instrumentation

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

With the ignition in the ON position, the message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings.

Selectable features

English/metric display

Press to toggle the message center display between metric or English units.

ENGLISH/ METRIC

RANGE

FUEL

ENGLISH METRIC

RANGE

FUEL

STATUS

SYSTEM

STATUS

OIL CHANGE

RESET

ECON

CHECK

RESET

OIL

SYSTEM CHECK

CHANGE RESET

RESET

ECON

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Instrumentation

Fuel range

Press once to display the approximate kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty.

ENGLISH/ METRIC

Press again to display the distance driven since this function was last manually reset.

For maximum accuracy of this display feature, the ignition should be in the Off position during fueling. The display FUEL LEVEL ERROR indicates a problem with the fuel indication system. See your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance.

Fuel status

Press once to display the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

ENGLISH/ METRIC

Press again to display the approximate amount of fuel used since the system was last reset.

RANGE

FUEL

STATUS

FUEL

STATUS

ECON

RESET

CHECK

SYSTEM CHECK

SYSTEM

RESET

OIL CHANGE RESET

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Instrumentation

Fuel economy

Press once to display your vehicle’s average fuel economy in kilometers/liters (miles/gallons).

Press again to display the fuel economy that your vehicle is getting at that particular time. Your vehicle must be moving in order for this display to function properly.

Reset

Press the reset control to reset the current feature being displayed. Warnings, distance driven, average fuel economy, fuel used and personalized oil reset percentage are the only features that respond to reset.

ENGLISH/ METRIC

RANGE

FUEL

STATUS

FUEL

STATUS

OIL

SYSTEM CHECK

CHANGE RESET

OIL CHANGE RESET

RESET

ECON

RESET

ECON

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Instrumentation

System check

Press the system check control to display the status of the following systems:

ENGLISH/ METRIC

• engine oil life left

• engine oil level

• voltage level

• engine coolant temperature

• washer fluid level

• automatic ride control

(if equipped)

• fuel level The engine oil life left has two phases. The first display will indicate the

oil change status (OK, SOON, REQUIRED). The second display will indicate the percentage of oil life remaining. The display OIL TEMP SIGNAL ERROR indicates a problem with the system. Following this display, contact your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance.

Operating the message center during system check

The message center controls can be operated as follows during the system check sequence:

1. Press the system check controls to advance to the next display.

2. Press the reset control to immediately conclude the system check.

3. Press the range, fuel status or fuel economy control to conclude the system check and display the requested feature.

4. Press the metric/English control to conclude the system check and change the previous display to the new mode.

5. Press the oil change reset control to conclude the system check and begin the oil change reset procedure.

An oil change is recommended whenever indicated by the message center. Use only recommended engine oils.

The message center will tell you the percent of oil life left during system check. This percentage is based on your driving history and the time since your last oil change. In order to ensure accurate oil life left

RANGE

FUEL

STATUS

OIL

SYSTEM CHECK

CHANGE RESET

RESET

ECON

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Instrumentation

indications, you should only perform the following procedure after you have the oil changed.

Oil change reset

Press the OIL CHANGE RESET control to reset the oil life feature to 100% (or your personalized oil reset percentage). After you have the oil

ENGLISH/ METRIC

changed, you must press and hold the OIL CHANGE RESET control for five seconds. The message center will count down for five seconds. After a successful reset, the message center will display OIL LIFE RESET TO 100%. (If you have established a personalized oil reset percentage, the display will show that percentage instead of 100%.) This reset procedure should be performed only after an oil change to ensure accurate oil life indications.

Your personalized oil reset percentage allows you to establish a smaller oil change interval than the manufacturer’s recommended interval. To establish your personalized oil reset percentage:

1. Press and hold the OIL CHANGE RESET control and press the RESET control while the display is still counting down the 5 seconds to reset. The display will change to START OIL LIFE AT XXX%.

2. Press the OIL CHANGE RESET control until the displayed percentage is the personalized oil reset percentage you desire. Your choices are 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40% and 30%.

1. Press the RESET control to complete the procedure. Pressing any control other than RESET or OIL CHANGE RESET will abort this

ENGLISH/ METRIC

procedure and will not establish your new personalized oil reset percentage.

When your personalized oil reset percentage has been established, it will be used beginning with the completion of your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure.

RANGE

FUEL

STATUS

FUEL

STATUS

OIL

SYSTEM CHECK

CHANGE RESET

OIL CHANGE RESET

RESET

ECON

RESET

ECON

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Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps only. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

Turn on the low-beam headlamps and press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp control button will illuminate when the foglamps are on.

Press the foglamp control a second time to deactivate the foglamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the engine must be running

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

OFF

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk.

Failure to do so may result in a collision.

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Controls and features

High beams

Push forward to activate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation.

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

Use to control the dome lamps.

• Rotate all the way up to turn on.

• Rotate all the way down to

override.

DIM

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Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except

. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

and

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Controls and features

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to ‘‘breathe’’ through the outside air inlet duct.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

•

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

•

(Vent)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through

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Controls and features

the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

•

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will prevent your

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

climate control system in the OFF position.

airflow to the back seats.

from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

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Controls and features

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system (if equipped)

The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls, the fan speed control or the steering wheel controls.

Turning the EATC on

Press AUTOMATIC, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the ignition is in the ON position.

Turning the EATC off

Press OFF.

REAR FAN OFF AUTOMATIC

VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

MAX A/C

REAR FAN OFF AUTOMATIC

VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

MAX A/C

OFF

AUTO

OFF

AUTOMATIC

FLR • DEF DEF

Automatic operation

Press AUTOMATIC and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed

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remains automatic unless the fan speed thumbwheel is turned or the steering wheel fan speed control is pressed.

When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary.

Temperature selection

The display window indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override controls) and manual control of fan speed (

) if automatic fan speed is

not desired. To control the temperature, select

any temperature between 18°C (65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the blue (cooler) or red (warmer) buttons.

REAR FAN OFF

AUTO

VENT PNL • FLRMAX A/C

For continuous maximum cooling, push the blue button until 16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the red button.

For continuous maximum heating, push the red button until 32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a cooler temperature is selected by pressing the blue button.

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Controls and features

Temperature conversion

Press MAX A/C and DEF at the same time (for one second) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

REAR FAN OFF AUTOMATIC

VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

MAX A/C

AUTO

If your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control, this control will also change the temperature display

Fan speed ( )

When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override

OFF

fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, use the

AUTOMATIC

thumbwheel or steering wheel control to cancel automatic fan speed operation. Rotate the

FLR • DEF DEF

thumbwheel up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. Press the steering wheel fan speed control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed.

The display will show

to indicate

manual fan operation.

AUTO

OFF

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTOMATIC.

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Controls and features

Manual override controls

The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic

REAR FAN OFF AUTOMATIC

VENT PNL • FLR FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

MAX A/C

AUTO

OFF

control, press AUTOMATIC.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except FLOOR and VENT. It will also operate only when required when AUTOMATIC has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature will display 16°C (60°F). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• VENT-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• PNL •FLR -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

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• FLOOR-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• FLR •DEF-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

• DEF ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

Rear fan off

Press REAR FAN OFF to turn off the rear console fan. This overrides the rear console fan speed control.

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

REAR FAN OFF

VENT PNL • FLRMAX A/C

The EATC display window will indicate REAR FAN OFF. The rear console fan will remain off until REAR FAN OFF is pressed

again.

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Operating tips

• In humid weather, select DEF before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

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

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Controls and features

Rear console climate controls (if equipped)

Depending on the equipment package of your vehicle, the rear console may not be equipped with rear console audio/climate controls.

Turn the air distribution control to the desired airflow position.

The instrument panel climate controls must be on in order for the rear climate control console controls to work.

Turn the fan speed control to the desired position.

VOLUME +MODE

SEEK MEMORY

VOLUME +MODE

SEEK MEMORY

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Select for air to flow through these vents:

Controls and features

– VOLUME + BAND

SEEK

MEMORY

Select these vents:

for air to flow through

– VOLUME + BAND

SEEK

MEMORY

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Controls and features

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

• The small LED will illuminate when the defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the 4WD. Refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter for more information.

AUTO

HIGH

LOW

AUDIO SYSTEM

Refer to the ‘‘Audio Guide’’ in your owner portfolio.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical

accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,

automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all

accessories without locking the steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits

operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

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

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on.

To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

OFF

Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

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To set a speed

• Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

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

SET

ACC

COAST

RSM

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To set a higher set speed

• Press and hold SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or

• Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

• Press and hold CST/COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or

• Press and release CST/COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

SET

ACC

COAST

SET ACC

COAST

RSM

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• Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal or

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RSM

SET

ACC

COAST

• Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped)

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

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Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

To return to a previously set speed

• Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For RES/RSM/RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

OFF

SET

ACC

COAST

RSM

Indicator light

This light comes on when either the SET ACC/SET ACCEL or RES/RSM/RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

SPEED

CONT

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TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the steering control toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control to lock the steering wheel in position.

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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights control in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position.

The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals.

Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle.

Speed dependent wipers

When the windshield wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, speed-sensitive front wipers automatically adjust as the vehicle’s speed increases.

Rear window wiper and washer

Rear window wiper and washer (if equipped)

For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired interval position.

OFF

R.WIPE

PUSH

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Press the control for rear washer fluid operation.

OFF

R.WIPE

PUSH

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features.

Radio control features

• Press MEM/NEXT to select a preset station from memory.

• Press BAND/MODE to select AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped).

• Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume.

MODE

Climate control features

• Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature.

• Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package. All overhead consoles show the outside temperature and compass display.

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Press the OPEN control to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open.

LAMP

MODE

LAMP

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

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

• Remove the storage clip from the door.

• Place Velcroy hook onto side of aftermarket transmitter opposite of actuator control.

• Place the transmitter into storage compartment, control down.

• Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the GARAGE control as needed.

OPEN

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• Press the GARAGE control to activate the transmitter.

Moon roof (if equipped)

• Press and release the rear portion of the moon roof control to open.

• To halt motion at any point during one-touch opening, press the control a second time.

• Press and hold (as desired) the front portion of the moon roof control to close.

The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be manually opened or closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle.

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MODELAMP LAMP

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.

Electronic compass/temperature display

A compass and outside temperature display are contained in the overhead console.

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The compass and temperature display can be turned off and on by pressing the MODE control on the overhead console. The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

Outside air temperature

The temperature can be displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit by pressing the MODE control.

If the outside temperature falls below 3.3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from ‘‘ICE’’ to the outside temperature at a two second rate for one minute.

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.

LAMP

MODE

9 VAR

OPEN

GARAGE

LAMP

LAMP MODE LAMP

73° NW

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Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in by referring to the zone map.

2. Press and hold the MODE control

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

3. Press the MODE control until the

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

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LAMP

MODE

9 VAR

LAMP

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Compass calibration adjustment

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

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

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

AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. The autolamp may be set to:

• turn on the lamps automatically at night

• turn off the lamps automatically during daylight

• keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to

OFF

Setting autolamp

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position. Leaving the headlamp control on will override the autolamp.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON

position or start the vehicle.

LAMP

MODE

CAL

OFF

LAMP

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3. Slide the delay control all the way

to the left. The further you move the knob to

the right, the longer the headlamps

AUTOLAMP

stay on after the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The autolamp will keep the headlamps on for a maximum of three minutes after the ignition is turned to OFF.

4. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps on and off. The indicator

light will illuminate when the headlamps turn on.

Automatic dimming rear view mirror

The autolamp/automatic dimming mirror is equipped with an automatic dimming feature. This feature will change from the normal state to the non-glare ‘‘active’’ state

AUTOLAMP

when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will adjust automatically to minimize glare.

The mirror will automatically return to the normal position whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in the ON position). This helps to ensure a bright clear view in the mirror when backing up.

DELAY

OFF

MAX.

DELAY

MAX.

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

• Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close.

AUTO

• Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.

AUTO

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One touch down

• Press AUTO and release quickly. The window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation.

Window lock

The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows.

To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls.

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AUTO

WINDOW LOCK

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

U L

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Two step unlocking (if equipped)

When unlocking the driver door with the key, turn it once toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key to the rear a second time to unlock all doors.

If the vehicle is equipped with the optional perimeter alarm system, this feature will work from all doors.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

Move lock control up to engage the lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

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Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)

Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include:

• utility compartment with cassette/compact disc storage

• auxiliary power point

• cupholders

• tissue box holder

• cellular phone (if equipped)

• ashtray or removable ashcup

• compact disc changer (if

equipped)

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Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

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Rear console features

The rear console incorporates the following features:

• air vents

• audio system controls

• rear seat climate controls

• cupholders

Refer to the ‘‘Audio Guide’’ for more information on the rear console audio system controls.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.

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CENTER ARMREST/REAR CUPHOLDER

Do not attempt to raise the console armrest when the rear cupholder is in use. If you find resistance when raising the armrest, make sure the cupholder is fully closed or else damage may occur to the armrest.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

REAR LIFTGATE

The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.

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• To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the key or power door locks) and push the key lock cylinder.

• To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate and pull up on the handle under the license plate lamp shield.

To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, use the key or the power door locks, depress the key lock cylinder or press the door lock switch on the left side of the cargo area.

The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving your vehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate door lift cylinders and attaching hardware.

Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to

prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.

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CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle.

To install the shade:

1. Fasten the cover into the mounting brackets (make sure the cover is right side up).

2. Pull the end of the shade toward you and hook the sides into the notches in the rear trim panels.

To prevent the possibility of

injuries, the fasteners for the cargo area cover must be properly attached to the mounting clips on the rear trim panels.

Do not place any objects on

the cargo area cover. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision.

Rewinding the shade

With extended use, the cargo shade may lose its spring tension. If this occurs, the shade must be manually rewound. This is a two-person operation.

1. Remove the shade from the vehicle and extend it with the smooth grain facing you.

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2. Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube twice. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end cap with each wrap.

3. Fold the edges of the vinyl towards the center, making sure that the edges clear the end cap slots. Use tape or a rubber band to hold the vinyl to the left side of the tube.

4. Push in the right end cap (marked RH) about

⁄4of the total length to disengage the clutch and hold the end cap in while turning the roller tube toward you 14 times.

5. Let go of the right end cap. The clutch will now engage and stop the shade from losing its spring tension.

6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap slots.

7. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets and check to make sure that it operates properly.

The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

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

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.

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Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock the driver door. The interior lamps will illuminate.

Press the control a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed and

locked, press the control a second time within five seconds. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close all doors.

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Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the alarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON.

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.

Memory seat feature (if equipped)

The remote entry system can also control the memory seat feature.

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Press the control once to unlock the driver’s door and move the memory seat feature to the corresponding memory position, just as if you had pressed the memory control in the vehicle.

When your dealer programs new transmitters:

• the first transmitter programmed

will recall memory position one.

• the second transmitter

programmed will recall memory position two.

• the third transmitter programmed recall memory position three.

• the fourth transmitter programmed will not recall a memory position.

Memory positions can be changed at any time. The memory feature can be deactivated or reactivated by performing the following:

1. Make sure the alarm system (if equipped) is not armed or triggered, the ignition is off and all doors and the liftgate window are closed.

2. Turn the ignition key from OFF to ON.

3. Press the power door unlock control three times.

4. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.

5. Press the power door unlock control three times.

6. Turn the ignition switch back to ON. The horn will chirp.

7. Press the power door unlock switch twice.

8. Press the unlock control two times, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp twice if the remote memory seat feature was deactivated or will sound three times (two short chirps followed by one long chirp) if the feature was activated.

9. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm that you activated or deactivated the remote memory seat feature.

The memory feature will continue to work from the door switch even when deactivated at the remote entry module.

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Replacing the battery

The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by:

• battery weakness due to time and use

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+ ) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back together.

Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if:

• a transmitter is lost or

• you want to purchase additional

transmitters (up to four may be programmed).

To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in the ignition and switch from OFF to ON five times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds). After doors lock/unlock, press any button on all transmitters (up to four). When completed, switch the ignition to OFF.

All transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

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Reprogramming transmitters

To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and switch from OFF to ON eight times in a row (within 10 seconds). After doors lock/unlock, press any button on all transmitters (up to four). When completed, switch the ignition to OFF.

All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps and the puddle lamps (located on the bottom of the exterior rear view mirrors) illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the START or ACC position. The dome lamp switch (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.

Battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 45 minutes after the last door is closed.

Autolock

Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all doors when:

• all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully closed

• the ignition key is in the ON position

• you shift into or through R (Reverse)

• the brake pedal is released

The autolock feature repeats when:

• any door is opened and then closed

• the brake pedal is released

Deactivating autolock

Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed.

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1. Enter the 5 digit entry code.

2. Press and release the 3/4 control while holding the 7/8 control.

3. Release the 7/8 control. The horn will chirp once if autolock

was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated.

To reactivate autolock, repeat steps 1 through 3. Autolock can also be activated or deactivated using the following

procedure: You must complete steps 1 through 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure

will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.

1. Turn the ignition key to ON.

2. Press the power door unlock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.

4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition key back to ON. The doors will lock and unlock.

6. Press the power door unlock switch. The horn will chirp once upon successful toggling of the Autolock feature.

7. Turn ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp to confirm procedure is complete.

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Keyless entry system (if equipped)

With the keyless entry keypad, you can:

• lock or unlock the vehicle doors

without using the key

• arm and disarm the perimeter

alarm system (if equipped)

• activate/deactivate the autolock feature

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See also Remote entry system and Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information.

Your vehicle has a factory-set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code.

The factory-set code is located:

• on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment

• taped to the computer module

When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the buttons to ensure a good activation.

Programming your own personal entry code

1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed).

2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1.

3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one.

Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.

Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second personal code is entered, the module will erase the first personal code in favor of the new code.

If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions:

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Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of step one.

3. Press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time within five seconds of step two.

The system will now only respond to the factory-set code.

Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system

To unlock the driver’s door, enter either the factory-set code or personal code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of the prior digit). The interior lamps will illuminate.

To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press the 3/4 control within 5 seconds.

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Locking the doors with the keyless entry system

To lock all the doors, press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. It is not necessary to first enter the keypad code.

This will arm your perimeter alarm system (if equipped). Refer to Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information.

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Operating your perimeter alarm system (if equipped) from the keyless entry pad

The keyless entry system arms by pressing 7/8 and 9/0.

To disarm or reset a triggered alarm, enter the five digit code.

All doors must be fully closed for the alarm system to arm. Refer to the Perimeter alarm system section, if equipped, in this chapter for more details.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Arming the system

When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps, parking lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will chirp the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:

• Press the remote entry lock

control

• Open a door and press the power

door lock control to lock the doors

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• Pressing 7/8 and 9/0 on the

keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (doors opened or closed).

If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will be lit continuously when the system is prearmed.

Once the doors are closed, the system will arm in 30 seconds. When you press the lock control

twice within 5 seconds, the horn will chirp once to let you know that the system is armed.

If the doors are not closed and you press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors are locked, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that the system is not arming.

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Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:

• Unlock the doors by using your

remote entry transmitter.

• Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front

of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.

• Unlock the doors by using your

keyless entry keypad.

• Turn ignition to ACC or ON.

• Press the panic control on the

remote entry transmitter. This will disarm the system only if the alarm is sounding.

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SecuriLockY anti-theft system

The SecuriLocky anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two

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special SecuriLocky electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLocky key is read by the SecuriLocky anti-theft system. If the SecuriLocky key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLocky anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLocky key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate.

Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky anti-theft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLocky keys for more information.

If one or both of your SecuriLocky keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all available SecuriLocky keys to your dealership for reinitialization.

Theft indicator

The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will operate as follows:

• When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly every 2

seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is protecting your vehicle.

• When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will

light for 3 seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.

Programming spare SecuriLockYkeys

Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky anti-theft system (up to a total of 8 keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLocky key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure. To program a new SecuriLocky key yourself, you will need two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine). If two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys are not available (one or both of your original keys were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed.

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Procedure to program spare SecuriLockYkeys to your vehicle

New SecuriLocky keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle.

Conventional (non-SecuriLocky) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle.

You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLocky key readily accessible for the procedure. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second).

2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLocky key from the ignition switch.

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the second previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second but no more than 5 seconds).

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLocky key from the ignition switch.

5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the unprogrammed SecuriLocky key (new key) into the ignition switch and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition switch in RUN for at least one second). This step will program your new SecuriLocky key.

6. If it is desired to program additional SecuriLocky key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1.

If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator (located on the instrument cluster) will light for three seconds and then go out.

If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will not operate the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator will flash on and off. Wait at least one minute and then repeat the procedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed.

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SEATING Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

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

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

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

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

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

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

Memory seats (if equipped)

This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and outside rearview mirrors to three programmable positions.

The memory seat control is located on the driver door.

• To program position one, move

the driver seat to the desired position using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.

• To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control

• To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press

controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.

A position can only be set or recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park or Neutral. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.

The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control.

To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to Remote entry system in the Controls and features chapter .

SET

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Using the power lumbar support

The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Press one side of the control to adjust firmness.

Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.

REAR SEATS Head restraints

Push or pull the head rests to the desired position.

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Folding rear seats (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with a built-in child seat, the seatback cannot be folded down unless the built-in child seat is fully stowed.

1. Press the lower release control downward to unlatch the seatback.

2. Rotate the seatback downward into the load floor position.

3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard. The seat is now latched in the floor position.

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To return the seat to the upright position:

• Press downward on the upper

corner of the seatback and hold.

• Pull the release handle upward to

unlatch the seat.

• Rotate the seatback upward until

the seatback latches in the upright position. The seatback will click when it is locked into position.

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Safety restraints precautions

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

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit 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.

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All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts.

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.

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

Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. To fasten, insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle.

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

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

Vehicle sensitive mode

The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing 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 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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.

When to use the automatic locking mode

• When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.

• Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety

Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.

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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 extracted.

• 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.

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.

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Front safety belt height adjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place.

Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests

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

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies 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 warning light and indicator chime

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

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Conditions of operation

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

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 key is turned to ON...

Safety belt maintenance

Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used 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.

The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above

conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section.

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Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.

The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain occupants in the center front seating position.

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All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is provided.

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag

cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag

Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags

For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide.

Children should always wear their safety belts. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Air bag can kill or injure a

child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back.

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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation.

The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation.

After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.

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

touch them after inflation.

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If the air bag is inflated, 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.

The SRS consists of:

• driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags),

• one or more impact and safing sensors,

• a readiness light and tone

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components.

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

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 the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag 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 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.

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Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles

For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN Important child restraint precautions

You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.

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.

When possible, place children 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.

Children and safety belts

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 air bag 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.

If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned:

• move the child to one of the seats with a lap belt only (if equipped) or

• if the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.

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

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child’s face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician.

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:

• Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.

• Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

• 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.

• Place seat back in upright position.

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

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps.

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 in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions

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

back.

Air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a

forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way

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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 for that seating position until you hear 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 and a click is heard.

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.

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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 two through nine.

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

Attaching safety seats with tether straps

Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

Tether anchorage hardware

A tethered seat can be installed in the front seat. Put the tether strap over the seatback and attach it to a anchor bracket.

An anchor bracket can be installed on the rear edge of the front seat cushion.

The provision (attaching hole) is provided in the rear edge of the front passenger seat cushion frame. The anchorbracket must be installed using the instructions provided with the kit.

Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the

safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

BUILT-IN CHILD SEATS Built-in child safety seat (if equipped)

The rear seat may include a built-in child seat. This child seat conforms to all Federal and local motor vehicle safety standard. Read the labels located on the child seat cushion and shoulder belt for information on the built-in child seat.

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Use the built-in child seat only if the child is at least 9 months old, weighs 9–29 kg (20–60 lb) and the child’s shoulders (top) are below the shoulder harness slots in the built-in child seat.

Children not meeting these requirements should be secured in an approved aftermarket seat. Refer to Children and infant or child safety seats in this chapter.

Placing your child in the built-in child seat

Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this child

restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

The second row seatback must be fully locked before operating

the child restraint system. Check the position of the seatback release lever.

Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion with the

adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts.

1. Grasp the strap and pull toward you approximately 25 mm (1 inch), then slide hand under the head restraint and slide upwards to the full position.

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2. Pull both Velcrot straps to release the child seat cushion.

3. Lower the child seat cushion.

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4. Unfold the cushion protector flap onto adult seat cushion

5. If connected, disconnect the chest clip and buckles.

6. Place the child in the seat and position the left shoulder belt over the child’s left shoulder first, then place the right shoulder belt over the child’s right shoulder.

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7. Insert the left and right safety belt tongues into the left and right slots of the crotch buckle. Verify that the indicator window on each tongue is green to ensure proper safety belt connections.

If both tongues do not latch in the buckle, do not use the child

seat. See your dealer for repairs.

8. Fasten the right and left chest clip halves together and adjust the clip to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place over the child’s chest.

The chest clip is designed to easily pull apart in a collision. The clip helps to keep belts snug on a sleeping or squirming child.

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9. Pull on the safety belt tongues to ensure that they are both securely latched. If they are not properly latched, repeat steps seven and eight.

If necessary, the shoulder belt may be put in automatic locking mode (ALR) to limit the child’s movement in the seat. The ALR mode should be used if the child is sleeping or attempting to get out of the seat.

If not placed in ALR mode, the child seat shoulder belts are in vehicle sensitive (emergency locking) mode, which allow some movement of the shoulder belts (like adult shoulder belts).

In emergency locking mode, the shoulder belts of the child seat will lock in response to hard braking, hard cornering or if your vehicle is involved in a collision with an impact of 8 km/h (5 m.p.h.) or more.

Activating the automatic locking mode (ALR) on the built-in child safety seat

1. Fully extend the right shoulder belt.

2. Allow the belts to tighten snugly against the child’s shoulders.

Deactivating the automatic locking mode (ALR) on the built-in child safety seat

1. Disconnect the chest clip and remove the left and right safety belt tongues from the crotch buckle.

2. Allow the shoulder belts to fully retract.

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Removing your child from the built-in child safety seat

1. Disconnect the chest clip by squeezing the release tabs together and pulling the two sides apart.

2. Press the release button on the crotch buckle.

3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child’s shoulders and remove the child from the seat.

If ALR is activated, hold either the left or right shoulder belt out fully while helping the child slide arms out of the belts.

4. Fold the cushion protector flap onto the child seat cushion. Slide the belt tongues up and out of the way of the cushion, then return the child seat cushion to the stowed (upright) position.

5. Slide the Velcrot straps through the D-rings on the child seat cushion and attach.

6. Slide the head restraint down until the top of the head restraint is flush with the top of the adult seat back.

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7. Press firmly on the top center of the built-in child safety seat head restraint to ensure it is stowed properly.

Inspecting the built-in child seat after a collision

Inspect all built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches. Interlocks and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. Built-in child restraints not in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter.

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high

temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry

ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer

inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Important safety precautions

A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.

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If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:

• Make sure the parking brake is set.

• Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).

If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:

• Make sure the parking brake is set.

• Push the clutch pedal to the

floor.

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