Ford Explorer Sport 2002 Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 8

Warning and control lights 8 Gauges 11

Entertainment Systems 14

AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 14 AM/FM stereo with CD 18 Rear seat controls 21

Climate Controls 22

Manual heating and air conditioning 22 Rear window defroster 23

Lights 24

Driver Controls 32

Windshield wiper/washer control 32 Power windows 37 Mirrors 38 Speed control 39

Locks and Security 47

Keys 47 Locks 47 Anti-theft system 53

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 55

Seating 55 Safety restraints 60 Air bags 70 Child restraints 77

Driving 86

Starting 86 Brakes 90 Transmission operation 93

Roadside Emergencies 111

Getting roadside assistance 111 Fuses and relays 113 Changing tires 120 Jump starting 125 Wrecker towing 127

Customer Assistance 128

The dispute settlement board 131 Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 134 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 134 Ordering additional owner’s literature 135 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 136

Cleaning 137

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 143

Hood 144 Engine compartment 144 Engine oil 145 Battery 147 Fuel information 151 Part numbers 167 Refill capacities 167 Lubricant specifications 170

Accessories 175

Index 178

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

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

CONGRATULATIONS

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

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

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

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

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

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

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

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Introduction

Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions

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

By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone

without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

Introduction

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Traction Control

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm

Symbol

Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

DOOR

CHECK

GAGE

RPMx1000

ABS

BRAKE

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

CHECK

ENGINE

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

Check engine: If this light illuminates while driving, it is a possible indication that one of the engine’s emission control systems has failed.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check Engine warning light to come on.

Brake system warning light:

Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged or to indicate low brake fluid level. To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position).

AJAR

MPH

RN D 2 1

100

140

180

km/h

THEFT

SPEED

CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD

LOW

O/D OFF

CHECK

ENGINE

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

BRAKE

Instrument Cluster

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

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

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

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

ABS

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

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open.

CHECK

GAGE

DOOR

AJAR

Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately.

O/D

OFF

Instrument Cluster

Four wheel drive low: Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.

Four wheel drive high: Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated.

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

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

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.

4WD

LOW

4WD HIGH

SPEED

CONT

GAUGES

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

CHECK ENGINE

GAGE

ABS

BRAKE

RPMx1000

RN D 2 1

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Instrument Cluster

DOOR AJAR

MPH

100

140

km/h

THEFT

180

SPEED

CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD

LOW

O/D OFF

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

Instrument Cluster

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

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 continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

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

Engine oil pressure gauge:

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

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position).

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

1. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn clockwise/counterclockwise to increase/decrease volume.

2. Scan: Press SCAN to move up

the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop.

Tape/CD: Press SCAN to sample tape/CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to stop.

3. CD Door: Insert the disc with

the playing side down and printed side up.

SCAN

4. Cassette door: Insert the

cassette with the opening to the right.

5. Eject: Press to eject the

cassette/CD. The radio will resume playing.

6. Tape: Press to start tape play.

Press to stop tape during rewind/fast forward.

CD: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

7. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing media.

8. Auto: Press to set first six

strongest stations (if available) into AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons; press again to return to normal stations.

Entertainment Systems

9. Clock: Press and hold to set the

clock. Press the decrease hours or SEEK to increase hours. Press the to decrease minutes or TUNE

increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function.

SEEK to

TUNE

Entertainment Systems

10. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

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

11. Memory preset buttons: To

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

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play

tracks in random order.

13. Compression (CD): Press to

bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.

14.

Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode

only. Press to play reverse side of the tape.

/ to shift sound to the

Dolby威 noise reduction:

16. Fast Forward (FF): Press for

a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance.

17. Rewind (REW): Press for a

slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind.

REW

Entertainment Systems

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass,

Treble, Balance and Fade controls.

19. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the treble output.

20. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

Press TUNE

/ to change

frequency down/up.

21. Seek: Press and release

SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

SEL

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

22. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO FOR PIONEER姞 SOUND SYSTEM

1. Power/volume: Press to turn

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

2. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM

frequency band.

3. CD: Press to select CD mode.

4. Memory presets: To set a

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

Entertainment Systems

5. Rewind: Press to stop tape

during rewind/fast forward.

Fast forward: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play.

6. Seek: Press and release

SEEK strong station, selection or track.

7. Tune: Radio: Press

manually tune down or up the radio frequency band. CD: Press

select the previous track or

8. Scan: Press SCAN to move up

the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. Tape/CD: Press SCAN to sample tape/CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to stop.

9. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in

random order.

/ for previous/next

or to

to select the next track on the CD.

10. CD door: Insert the disc with

the playing side down and printed side up.

11. Load: Press to load a CD. Press

and hold to load up to six discs.

12. Eject: Press to eject a CD.

Press and hold to eject all loaded discs.

13. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

/ to shift sound to the

Entertainment Systems

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

14. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls to adjust

levels.

15. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL the bass output.

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

16. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic announcement mode and Program type mode.

17. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing media

18. DSP (Digital Signal

Processing): Press to enter DSP mode – allows you to engage/disengage DSP status, and choose signal modes of JAZZ CLUB, HALL, CHURCH, STADIUM. You may also change the occupancy mode to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVER SEAT or REAR SEAT.

/ to shift sound to the

/ to decrease/increase

Entertainment Systems

REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear seat controls allow the middle seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD or CD changer (if equipped).

To engage, simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5. Press again to disengage.

1. Mode: Push to toggle between

AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD changer mode (if equipped).

2. Memory: Push successively to

allow rear seat passengers to scroll through memory presets. Push in CD changer mode (if equipped) to advance to the next disc.

3. Headphone jack: Plug a 3.5 mm

headphone into the jack.

4. Headphone/speaker: Press to turn all speakers off (headphone

mode). Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system speakers.

5. Seek: Press

or track.

6. Volume: Press + to increase and — to decrease volume levels. From

the rear seat controls, volume can not be set higher than the front seat setting.

or to access the previous or next station, selection

Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

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

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

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

A/C (if equipped): Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

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

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

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.

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

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

position.

Climate Controls

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

1. Select

2. Select A/C

3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to HI

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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

Rear window defroster

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. The ignition switch must be in the ON position to operate the rear defroster.

Press the control to turn the defroster ON/OFF. A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is ON.

Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. The autolamp control, located in the interior mirror, 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

Refer to Setting autolamp in the Driver Controls chapter.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in either of the following positions:

• Parking lamps

• Low beams

Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not operate.

Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps.

OFF

Lights

High beams

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

Flash to pass

Pull the lever toward you to activate. Release the lever to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Move the control up and down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on.

Move the control to the full upright position (past detent) to turn on the interior lamps.

Move the control to the full down position (past detent) to prevent interior lamps from illuminating when the doors are opened.

DIM

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by a qualified service technician.

Lights

Headlamp aim adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.

To adjust the headlamps:

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

• (1) Eight feet

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) Twenty-five feet

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. The center of the headlamp has a 3.0 mm circle on the lens. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) long horizontal line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape work well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps. The brightness part of the light should be below the horizontal line (4). If its above the line the headlamp will need to be adjusted.

4. Open the hood.

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

NOTE: Usea4mmsocket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjuster control.

6. Once you have adjusted the headlamps close the hood and turn off the lights.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Lights

Courtesy/reading lamps

The courtesy lamp will turn on when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is rotated all the way up (past detent).

• Pressing the

entry key fob and the ignition is in the OFF position.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry feature, the courtesy lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is shut or until the ignition is turned to the ON position.

on the remote

Lights

To use the reading lamps:

• Press the rocker control located near each reading lamp to turn it on.

• Press the rocker control again to turn it off.

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.

1. Turn off the headlamps and open the hood.

2. Lift the headlamp cover.

3. Remove two retainer pins, then pull headlamp forward.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

5. Remove the bulb retaining ring.

Lights

6. Carefully pull old bulb out of the lamp assembly

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

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

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Remove screw from the lamp assembly.

2. Disengage lamp assembly.

3. Remove the bulb socket.

4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Lights

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two screws from the lamps assembly.

3. Remove the lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

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

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing foglamp bulbs

1. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning it counterclockwise.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Lights

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly.

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

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb

1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out.

Install new bulbs in reverse order.

Replacement bulbs

Function Number of bulbs Trade number

Headlamps 2 9007

Park/turn/side marker lamps 2 3157 AK (Amber)

Rear stop/tail/turn lamps 2 3157K

Backup lamps 2 3156K

Foglamps 2 9145

Rear license plate lamps 2 168

Overhead map lamps 2 PC579

Cargo lamp 1 211–2

Map lamps 2 168 (T10)

Dome lamp 1 906

Front door courtesy lamp (if equipped) 1 168

Ashtray lamp 1 161

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights – see your dealer.

(XU5B-13466–AA)

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.

Driver Controls

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

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

Speed dependent wipers: when the wiper control is on, the speed of the wipers will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the faster the wipers will go.

Windshield washer: push the end of the stalk:

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

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

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

Rear window wiper and washer

• Turn the control to the desired interval position.

• Press to activate the rear washer fluid.

OFF

R.WIPE

PUSH

Opening the liftgate will not interrupt the rear wiper function.

Driver Controls

Changing the wiper blades

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

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

2. Attach the new wiper to the

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

3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance.

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull and hold the steering wheel

release control toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or

down until you find the desired location.

3. Release the steering wheel

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

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

Driver Controls

CENTER CONSOLE

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

• Utility compartment with compact disc storage

• Auxiliary power point

• Cupholders

• Ashcup

• Removable utility bag (if

equipped)

• Writing surface with note pad

• Coin holder

• Armrest

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

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary depending on your option package.

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Press the OPEN control to open the door slightly. Pull the door down to open.

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

Driver Controls

Install a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket garage door openers. To install your garage door opener:

1. Open the storage compartment

door.

2. Remove the storage clip and stow

it away.

3. Place the Velcro娂 strip onto the

back of the garage door opener control.

4. Adhere the back of garage door

opener control to the Velcro娂 strip found inside the storage compartment. Make sure that the controls for the garage door opener face outward.

5. Place the height adjusters onto

the back of the storage compartment door. Add as many adjusters are needed to activate the garage door opener.

6. Close the storage compartment

door and press the garage door opener control to verify that it works. If not, you may need to add more adjusters.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

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

NOTE: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Driver Controls

• With a full console:

• Without a full console:

The maximum current draw of any single power point should not exceed it’s fuse rating, otherwise this will result in a blown fuse.

Do not use the the cigarette/cigar lighter element in any power point.

Keep power point caps closed when not in use.

Rear auxiliary power point

A second auxiliary power point is located on the left rear quarter panel and is accessible from the liftgate.

POWER WINDOWS

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

One touch down

• Press AUTO completely down and release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation.

SETTING AUTOLAMP (IF EQUIPPED)

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.

Driver Controls

AUTO

OFF

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

DELAY

OFF

MAX.

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.

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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

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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.

Power side view mirrors

To adjust your mirrors

1. Select

mirror or

to adjust the left

to adjust the right

mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

disable the adjust function.

DELAY

OFF

MAX.

Fold-away mirrors

Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

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

Do not use the speed

control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

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

1. Press the ON control and release it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

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3. Press the SET ACC control and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

5. The indicator light

SPEED

CONT

on the

instrument cluster will turn on.

Note:

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

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

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

Resuming a set speed

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

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher speed:

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

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

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set speed:

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

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

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will not erase your vehicles previously set speed.

• Press the speed control OFF control.

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

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

The moon roof control is located on the overhead console.

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

To open the moon roof: the moon roof is equipped with a one-touch open feature. Press and release the one-touch open feature press the

To close the moon roof: press and hold the panel stops moving. When fully closed, the rear portion of the glass panel will appear higher than the front portion.

control. To stop the

control again.

control until the glass

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To vent the moon roof: press and hold the control. The moon roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the vent position. To close, press and hold the

panel stops moving.

The moon roof sliding shade can be opened or closed manually. The glass panel must be closed in order to move the sliding shade.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the moon roof positions will need to be reset. To reset the moon roof positions, move the moon roof into the vent position.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)

This display provides the outside temperature in °C (Centigrade) or °F (Fahrenheit) and one of the eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.

Outside temperature display

Press the MODE control to turn on the display. Press the MODE control again to change from °Cto °F. Press the MODE control again to turn off the display.

If the outside temperature drops below 4° C (38° F) the word “ICE” will flash in the display alternately with the outside temperature for approximately one minute.

Electronic compass

As an orientation aid, the compass direction abbreviations are displayed here.

If you suspect that the compass is not operating correctly, it can be recalibrated.

Note: The compass reading may be affected when driving near large buildings, bridges, power lines and

control until the glass

OPEN

GARAGE

LAMP MODE LAMP

73° NW

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broadcast antennas. Magnetic or metallic objects place on or in the vehicle may also affect the compass reading.

• Adjusting the compass

Note: The ignition must be in the ON position.

1. Press and hold the MODE

control until “VA R” appears in the display. The current location number should be displayed.

2. Press the MODE control

repeatedly until your desired location number appears in the display. Use this zone map to determine which location number you should be using.

123

LAMP

MODE

9 VAR

LAMP

14 13

6 7 8 9 1011

• Adjusting the calibration of the compass

Note: To adjust the calibration find an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines.

1. Press and hold the MODE

control until “CAL” appears in the display then release the control.

2. Drive slowly (less than 5 km/h [3

mph]) in circles until “CAL” disappears from the display (approximately 2 or 3 circles).

LAMP

MODE

CAL

LAMP

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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.

CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)

If your vehicle has a cargo shade, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.

To install the shade:

1. Insert the ends of the cargo

shade into the mounting brackets located behind the rear seat on the trim panels.

2. Grasp the handle and unroll the

cover.

3. Latch the posts into the mounting

clips (right side first) located on the rear trim panels.

Ensure that the posts are properly latched in mounting clips. The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is

not securely installed.

Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of

a sudden stop or collision.

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Rewinding the shade

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

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

grain facing you.

2. Wrap the vinyl around the roller

tube twice.

3. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside

the end cap with each wrap.

4. 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.

5. Push in the right end cap

(marked RH) about 1/4 of the total length to disengage the clutch and hold the end cap in while turning the roller tube toward you 14 times.

6. Let go of the right end cap. The

clutch will now engage and stop the shade from losing its spring tension.

7. Unfold the vinyl and place it into

the end cap slots.

8. 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.

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OPERATING THE LIFTGATE

Note: The liftgate can only be opened and closed from the outside of the vehicle.

To open the liftgate window:

1. Unlock the liftgate using either

the key, power door lock control or the Remote entry key fob.

2. Push the key lock cylinder in.

3. Push the window upward.

To close the liftgate window:

Repeat the above procedure in reverse order.

To open the liftgate:

1. Unlock the liftgate using either

the key, power door lock control or the Remote entry key fob.

2. Pull up on the handle located

under the license plate lamp shield.

3. Push the liftgate upward.

To close the liftgate: Repeat the above procedure in reverse order.

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

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KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer.

You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency.

Refer to SecuriLock娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

The power door lock controls are located on the driver and front passenger door panels.

Pressing the doors. Pressing the

the doors.

Another power door lock is located in the cargo area on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

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 childproof lock.

• Move control down to disengage childproof locks.

will unlock all the

will lock all

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. Note: lock and unlock will work in any ignition position.

If there is a problem with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership, this will aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press

lamps will illuminate.

2. Press

doors. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This

feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the dome lamp control is in the off position the illuminated entry feature will not work.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on using the dimmer control or

• any door is open.

The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

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

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

Locking the doors

1. Press and release to lock all the doors. Note: the interior lamps

will turn off.

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2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

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

If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press 30 seconds and the parklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.

Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF or ACC position.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A decrease in the operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle and

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Remove the old battery.

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to

the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery.

4. Snap the two halves back together.

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

to activate the alarm. The horn will sound for a maximum of

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Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

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

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure.

To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:

1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.

2. Put the key in the ignition.

3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3 (OFF).

4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)

position and 4 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position.

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

mode has been activated.

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

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

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

transmitter has been programmed.

8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.

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

programming all of the remote entry transmitters.

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

mode has been exited.

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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

You can use the keyless entry keypad to:

• lock or unlock the doors without using a key.

• activate or deactivate the autolock feature.

The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is marked on the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code.

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

Programming a personal entry code

To create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory set code.

2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad.

3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered

within five seconds of each other.

Tips:

• Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.

• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.

• The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal

code.

• If you set a second personal code it will erase your first personal code.

1 2

4567890

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.

2. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within

five seconds of completing step 1.

3. Press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. This must be done

within five seconds of completing step 2. Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code

will work.

Anti-scan feature

If the wrong code has been entered 36 times, the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash during this time.

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The anti-scan feature will turn off after:

• one minute of keypad inactivity.

• pressing the UNLOCK

• the ignition is turned to the ON position.

Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry

To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other. The interior lamps will illuminate after pressing the first control on the keypad.

To unlock all doors, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. You

do not need to enter the keypad code first. Note: the interior lamps will

turn off.

Autolock

This feature will automatically lock all the doors when:

• all the doors are closed,

• the ignition key is in the ON position,

• the gearshift lever is shifted into R reverse or a forward gear and

• the brake pedal is released.

This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when:

• the ignition is running and any door is opened then closed, and

• you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal.

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the keypad

Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. To deactivate/reactivate this feature:

1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter the 5-digit entry code.

4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8.

5. Release the 3 • 4.

6. Release the 7 • 8.

The horn will chirp once when the system has been successfully deactivated.

control on the remote entry transmitter.

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The horn will chirp twice (one short and one long chirp) when the system has been successfully reactivated.

SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.

The SecuriLock娂 passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your dealer. The dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key.

Note: Coded keys are not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.

Replacement keys

If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys and key codes will need to be programmed.

Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.

Programming spare keys

You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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Tips:

• A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.

• Only use Securilock娂 keys.

• You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that

already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible.

• If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must take your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.

1. Insert a previously programmed

coded key into the ignition.

2. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF)

position to the 4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF)

position, and remove the coded key from the ignition.

4. Within ten seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key,

insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition.

5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position.

Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds.

6. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, and remove the second key

from the ignition.

7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded

key, insert the unprogrammed key (new/valet key) into the ignition.

8. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position.

Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds.

9. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed.

If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.

To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1 for each additional key.

Seating and Safety Restraints

FRONT SEATS

Notes:

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

event of a collision.

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

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)

Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. The seats in your vehicle may have adjustable head restraints. Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head.

To adjust the head restraint:

• Raise the head restraint by pulling it upward.

• Tilt the head restraint forward or backward by holding it and rotating it to the desired position.

To lower the head restraint:

• Push the release control.

• Push down on the head restraint.

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Adjusting the front manual seat

Pull the lever located at the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward. Release the lever to lock the seat in place.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

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

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

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

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

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Reclining the seats

Pull the lever located on the outside of the seat to recline the seatback. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

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

event of a collision.

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

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)

For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle.

For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle.

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Tip Slide

Do not drive the vehicle with the tip slide seat unlatched. This may result in loss of vehicle control and severe personal injury.

To operate the feature:

1. Lift the seatback control (1) on

the side of the seat. The seatback will tilt forward.

2. Push the seatback to move the

seat forward.

3. Reposition the seatback to the

upright position until it latches into place. The seatback and seat track will not return to the original position automatically and must be adjusted.

Once the tip slide feature has been activated, the seat will not re-latch until the seatback is moved into the latched upright position by lifting the seatback control (1). This will engage the seat track locking levers.

The tip slide feature can also be activated from the rear seat position. Push the lower control on the rear outboard side of the front seat (2) with your foot and follow steps 2 and 3 listed previously.

REAR SEATS

Adjustable rear head restraints (if equipped)

Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head.

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Push or pull the head restraint to the desired position.

Folding rear seats

If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints, they should be placed in the full down position before folding the seat back down.

1. Pull the release up to unlatch the

seatback.

2. While holding the latch handle,

pull the seat cushion up and flip it forward. The seatback will follow and fold into the load floor position.

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3. Press down on the top outboard

area of the seatback until a click is heard. When you hear the click, the seat is latched.

To return the seat to the upright position:

• Pull the release handle up to unlatch the seat.

• Flip the seatback up until the seatback until a click is heard. When you hear the click, the seat is latched.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

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

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

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

injury in a collision.

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

provided.

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

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

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

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder.

3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

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

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

Energy Management Feature

• This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

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• This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to extend the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner. This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

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

Vehicle sensitive mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 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

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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• 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. When you hear the clicking sound, 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.

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

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

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

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

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

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

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Front safety belt height adjustment

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

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

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests

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

Combination lap and shoulder belts

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

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2. To unfasten, push the 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 passenger and rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

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.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

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

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

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

The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

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BeltMinder

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

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...

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

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

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

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

The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

Reasons given... Consider...

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

more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be

seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.

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

miles of home.

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Reasons given... Consider...

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

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

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

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

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

reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks.

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

single-vehicle crashes, many when

no other vehicles are around.

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

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

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

“I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection when

“I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are

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

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

ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent

ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

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

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

One time disable

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

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• The ignition switch and headlamp control are in the OFF position and all the doors are closed.

• The parking brake is set and the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmission).

• The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.

Read steps1-9before proceeding with the deactivation/activation procedure.

BeltMinder deactivation/activation procedure:

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position without starting

the engine.

2. Wait for the safety belt warning light to turn off. (Approximately 1–2

minutes.)

• Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated.

3. Buckle, then unbuckle, the safety belt three times, ending with the

safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation.

4. Turn on the headlamp control, then turn it off.

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the

safety belt unbuckled.

• After step 5, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds.

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6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,

buckle, then unbuckle, the safety belt once.

• This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by the safety belt

warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.

8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by:

• The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.

• Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds.

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

complete.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged (nicks, tears or cuts). Replace parts as necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company 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.

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

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

CHECK GAGE

0 0 0

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ENGINE

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FUEL

RESET

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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision this module may save information related to the collision including information about the air bag system and impact severity. This information will assist Ford Motor Company in servicing the vehicle and in helping to better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future vehicles.

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The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position.

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Important SRS precautions

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

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

provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

To properly position yourself away from the air bag:

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

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

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

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

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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag

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

Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle

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

Children and air bags

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

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

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

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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the air bag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 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 sufficient enough to cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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 or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.

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

The SRS consists of:

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

• one or more impact and safing sensors

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• a readiness light and tone

• a diagnostic module

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components

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

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

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

Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the status of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster 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/or light are repaired.

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

Side air bag system (if equipped)

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

cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

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Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat

covers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.

Do not lean your head on the door. The side air bag could injure

you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its

fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts

even when an air bag SRS is provided.

How does the side air bag system work?

The side air bag system consists of the following:

• An air bag behind the driver and front passenger seatbacks.

• A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment.

• The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags.

• Two crash sensors located on the “B” pillar.

Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.

The side air bags are located on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain side impact collisions, the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if that seat is not occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions.

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The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a side impact sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 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 collision force was not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not frontal, near-frontal, roll over or rear-impact collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration to cause air bag inflation.

Several air bag system

components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function

again. The side air bag system must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician. If the air bag is not replaced, the

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

Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the status of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the instrument cluster 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/or light are repaired.

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Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)

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

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Read the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about air bags.

Important child restraint precautions

You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle, 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. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

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.

Children and safety belts

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

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

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 labeled as conforming to all applicable Federal motor

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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 seat 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.

Child booster seats

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

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

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

When children should use booster seats

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

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

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

• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

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

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

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Types of booster seats

There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:

• Those that are backless.

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

• Those with a high back.

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

Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs.

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

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

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The importance of shoulder belts

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

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

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

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

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

collision.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seats

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

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When installing a child safety seat:

• Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) section in this chapter.

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

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

• 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.

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

locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter.

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 child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included

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

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions

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

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

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Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear

seat whenever possible.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps

Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering them. The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle are the cargo tie-down loops closest to the back of the rear seat. They are in the following positions (shown from top view):

Attach the tether strap only

to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.

1. Position the child safety seat on the rear seat cushion.

2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.

For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.

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3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position.

4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor.

If the tether strap is clipped

incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.

5. Refer to the Installing child

safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions

section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat.

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

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

being injured in a collision greatly increases.

Driving

STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Positions of the ignition

1. ACCESSORY, electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission gearshift lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed.

In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift

lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.

4. ON, all electrical accessories are operational and warning lights will illuminate. This is the position the key is in when you’re driving.

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

Preparing to start your vehicle

Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control 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, don’t press 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.

Driving

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

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 occupants buckle 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 electrical accessories are off.

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:

• Make sure the parking brake is set.

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

If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:

1. Make sure the parking brake is

set.

2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.

• Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START).

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Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.

• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the

light may not illuminate.

Driving

Starting the engine

1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without

turning the key to 5 (START). If there is difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the

key turns freely. This condition may occur when:

• the front wheels are turned

• a front wheel is against the curb

Turn the key to 5 (START), then

release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.

Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again.

Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)

In cold weather, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade (E

85) ethanol. If summer grade (Ed85) ethanol is used in cold weather,

you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the engine has warmed up. Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade (E grade (E driving results.

85) ethanol will produce satisfactory cold weather starting and

85) ethanol. High-quality blends of winter

Cold starting performance can also be improved by using an engine block heater. Engine block heaters are available as an option and can be obtained from your Ford dealer. Consult the engine block heater section for proper use of the engine block heater.

If you experience cold weather starting problems on (E neither an alternative brand of (Ed85) ethanol nor an engine block heater is available, adding unleaded gasoline to your tank will improve cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate on (E ethanol, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of the two.

85) ethanol, and

85)

If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)

1. Press and hold down the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor, then

crank the engine.

2. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the

accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up. If the engine still fails to start, repeat Step 1.

Driving

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach

-23° C (-10° F) or below. For best results, plug the heater in at least

three hours before starting the vehicle. The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle.

To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)

adapters.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell

exhaust fumes.

Important ventilating information

If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.

BRAKES

Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; any pulsations or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal.

ABS warning lamp

ABS

The

lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and the ABS may need to be serviced

ABS

Driving

Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.)

Using ABS

When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.

Parking brake

To set the parking brake (1), press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released.

To release, pull the lever (2).

BRAKE

Always set the parking

brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).

STEERING

To prevent damage to the power steering system:

• Never hold the steering wheel at it’s furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

Driving

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

• an underinflated tire

• uneven tire wear

• loose or worn suspension components

• loose or worn steering components

• improper steering alignment

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle.

To reduce the risk of injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire.

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a

lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

Driving

Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle

differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:

1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key.

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral).

In the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift

lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.

3. Start the vehicle.

If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps

are working.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

Driving

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp

remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician.

Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)

Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the vehicle computer. This feature is designed to increase durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the strategy must relearn.

P (Park)

This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning.

To put your vehicle in gear:

• Start the engine

• Depress the brake pedal

• Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear

To put your vehicle in P (Park):

• Come to a complete stop

• Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).

Driving

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.

(Overdrive)

The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through five.

(Overdrive) can be

deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. This will illuminate the O/D OFF lamp and activate Drive.

Drive (not shown)

Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.

• This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.

• O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.

• Provides engine braking.

• Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to

other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required.

• To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.

•

O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off.

2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades.

1 (First)

• Provides maximum engine braking.

• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.

• Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)

when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

Forced downshifts

• Allowed in

(Overdrive) or Drive.

• Depress the accelerator to the floor.

• Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.

O/D

ON/OFF

Driving

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

A starter interlock prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure the parking brake is set, press the clutch pedal to the floor and put the gearshift in N (Neutral).

1. Start the engine, then depress the

brake pedal.

2. Release the parking brake.

3. Move the gearshift lever to the

desired gear, then release the brake pedal.

4. Slowly release the clutch pedal

while slowly pressing down on the accelerator pedal.

Don’t drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill. These actions will greatly reduce clutch life.

Recommended shift speeds

Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:

Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)

1-2 22 km/h (14 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 3-4 55 km/h (34 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph)

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)

1-2 19 km/h (12 mph) 2-3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph)

Driving

Reverse

Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a special lockout feature that protects the transmission from accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5th.

Parking your vehicle

1. Disengage the clutch, apply the

brake and shift into N (Neutral).

2. Set parking brake.

3. Shift into 1 (First).

4. Turn the ignition key to position

3 (OFF).

Driving

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake

fully.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD should not be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occur.

4WD system indicator lights

• 4WD HIGH- illuminates when 4x4 HIGH is selected.

4WD HIGH

• 4WD LOW– illuminates when 4x4 LOW is selected.

4WD

LOW

If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic shift on the fly 4WD system

2WD - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving.

4X4 HIGH - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement.

4X4 LOW - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4X4 LOW will not engage while the

Driving

vehicle is moving; this is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW for proper operation.

Shifting between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH

• Move the 4WD control between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH at any forward speed.

Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping.

Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

2. Depress the brake

3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the

transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch.

4. Move the 4WD control to the desired position.

• If shifting into 4WD LOW, wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete.

• If shifting out of 4WD LOW, wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster turn turn off indicating the shift is complete.

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

Basic operating principles

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain; sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD).

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement

Slow down and don’t slam on the brakes. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed.

Do not turn the steering wheel sharply while returning to the road as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of the road and slow down before returning to the pavement.

If your vehicle gets stuck

The vehicle may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the

Driving

accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.

Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Emergency maneuvers

In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control. Also avoid abrupt braking. In the event of an emergency stop, do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking).

Parking

On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.

Normal characteristics

On some 4WD vehicles, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to four–wheel drive while the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is normal and should be no cause for concern.

Driving on sand, mud and water

When driving over sand, avoid reducing the tire pressures; instead, shift to a lower gear. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If you must reduce the tire pressure, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against your vehicle and cause it to become stuck.

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