Ford Explorer Sport-Trac 2004 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 14

Entertainment Systems 16

AM/FM stereo with CD 16 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 19 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 23 AM/FM stereo with CD6/MP3 28

Climate Controls 33

Manual heating and air conditioning 33

Lights 35

Table of Contents

Driver Controls 44

Windshield wiper/washer control 44 Steering wheel adjustment 45 Power windows 48 Mirrors 52 Speed control 52

Locks and Security 64

Keys 64 Locks 64 Anti-theft system 65

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Seating and Safety Restraints 75

Seating 75 Safety restraints 81 Air bags 92 Child restraints 100

Driving 113

Starting 113 Brakes 117 Transmission operation 121 Vehicle loading 133 Recreational towing 143

Roadside Emergencies 145

Getting roadside assistance 145 Hazard flasher switch 146 Fuel pump shut-off switch 146 Fuses and relays 147 Changing tires 154 Jump starting 162 Wrecker towing 167

Customer Assistance 168

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 176

Cleaning 177

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Maintenance and Specifications 183

Hood 184 Engine compartment 184 Engine oil 185 Battery 188 Fuel information 195 Tire Information 209 Part numbers 220 Refill capacities 221 Lubricant specifications 223

Accessories 230

Index 233

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

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

CONGRATULATIONS

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

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

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

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

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

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

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

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

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Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

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

Special instructions

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

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Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

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

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

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

Service Data Recording

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

Event Data Recording

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

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

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

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

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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

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Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

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

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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

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

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Traction Control AdvanceTrac娂

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

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

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

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

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

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.

BRAKE

ABS

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

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

Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped): 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 (if equipped):

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.

DIGITAL DISPLAY WARNINGS

Overdrive off: Displays when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the display stays on, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Press the Trip Odometer reset button to display Odometer or Trip Odometer.

4x4

LOW

4x4

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Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this display on may cause the Check Engine warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Press the Trip Odometer reset button to display Odometer or Trip Odometer.

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

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

Press the Trip Odometer reset button to display Odometer or Trip Odometer.

Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Press the Trip Odometer reset button to display Odometer or Trip Odometer.

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

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

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

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

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

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

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Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. To reset, depress and hold 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). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

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

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

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AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

16 17

AM FM

BASSCDTREB BAL FADE

CDCD

123456

1. Balance: Press

sound to the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press

sound to the front/rear speakers.

/ to shift

FM1

DISC

1 234

COMP

SHUFFLE

7910

SCN

CLK

3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a

brief sampling of all listenable stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

4. CLK: To set the hour, press and

hold CLK and press SEEK to decrease

or increase the

hours.

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Entertainment Systems

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes.

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

6. COMP (Compression): In CD

mode, press to bring louder and softer levels into more comfortable listening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display.

7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the

tracks on the CD in random order. Press again to turn off.

8. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band

CDCD

123456

AM/FM; tune to a station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns. This radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

9. CD:

Press and hold until desired point of a selection is reached.

10.

CD: Press and hold until

desired point of a selection is reached.

11. Tune: In radio mode, press to move up or down the frequency band in individual increments.

12. Seek: Press and release SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

SHUFFLE

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14. CD: Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into the system.

15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode.

16. Bass: Press increase/decrease the bass output.

17. Treble: Press increase/decrease the treble output.

18. CD slot: Insert a CD printed side up.

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

/ to

DISC

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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease volume.

2. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations, tape selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

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

SCAN

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into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

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 to return to the 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.

9. Clock: Press to toggle between station mode and clock mode. Press and hold to set the clock. Press the

SEEK to increase hours. Press

SEEK to decrease hours or

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the TUNE to decrease minutes or TUNE to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function.

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/FM, tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play tracks in random order. Press again to disable.

13. Compression (CD): Press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. A small “c” will appear in the display to indicate that compression is enabled. Press again to disable.

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

The Dolby威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby威 and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

/ to shift sound to the

Dolby威 noise reduction:

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15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode only. Press to play reverse side of the tape.

16. Fast Forward (FF): In CD mode, press for a slow advance,

press and hold for a fast advance. In TAPE mode, press FF to enable Fast Forward feature. Press FF or TAPE to resume tape play.

17. Rewind (REW): In CD mode, press for a slow reverse, press and

REW

hold for a fast reverse. In TAPE mode, press REW to enable the rewind feature. Press REW or TAPE to resume tape play.

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls.

SEL

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

SEEK

TUNE

frequency down/up.

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21. Seek: Press and release SEEK strong station, selection or track.

22. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)

/ for previous/next

SEEK

TUNE

1. Seek: Press and release SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station or track.

2. Rewind: In CD mode, press until the desired point on the current selection is reached.

Fast forward: In CD mode, press until the desired point on the current selection is reached.

TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer.

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Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental

United States.

3. DSP (Digital Signal Processing): Press DSP to access

the Ambiance menu. Ambiance gives the feeling of “being there” to your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to the music. Press SEL to engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease the level of ambiance.

Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Press SEL to scroll through settings.

4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again to return to playing media

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press EJ and a memory preset to eject a specific disc. Press and hold to eject all loaded discs.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL the bass output.

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

/ to decrease/increase

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menu selections.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press SEL left/right speakers.

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

/ to shift sound to the

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9. Menu: Press MENU to access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic announcement mode, Program type mode, and Shuffle mode.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most

U.S. markets.

FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies, R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. Press MENU until FIND appears in the display. Use SEL to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a station playing the requested music category.

Show TYPE: Displays the station’s call letters and format. Press MENU until SHOW appears on display. Use SEL to select NONE, NAME or TYPE.

Shuffle: Press to play tracks in a random order. Press MENU until SHUFFLE appears in the display. Use SEL to select SHUFFLE DISC, SHUFFLE TRAC or SHUFFLE OFF.

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

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

) or decrease ( ) the

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

11. SAT (if equipped): Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental

United States.

12. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will be shown. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press and hold again to disengage.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

14. Load: Press to load a CD. Press LOAD and a memory preset to load to a specific slot. Press and hold to load up to six discs.

15. CD AUX: Press to access CD or AUX mode.

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become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

16. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

17. Disc/Tune: Press manually tune down/up the radio

frequency band.

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

United States.

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

or to

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ADRENALIN CD/MP3 AUDIO SYSTEM — (IF EQUIPPED)

1. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a CD. Press EJECT and a memory preset to eject a specific disc. Press and hold to eject all loaded discs.

2. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If there is no disc in the system, insert a CD label side up. If a CD is already inserted, press CD to begin CD play.

3. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until SELECT HOUR /SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Press TUNE to

decrease hours/minutes.

4. TUNE: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency, or to access another CD. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

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5. TEXT: In MP3 track title/file name mode, press to view the next 12 characters in the MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.

6. SHUF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in random order. In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order.

7. COMP (Compression): In CD/MP3 modes, press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.

8. MENU:Press TUNE to toggle through the following modes

and adjustments in these modes.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press

MENU to access, use stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If

there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press again to disengage.

TUNE to make

MENU to set. When the six strongest

BASS: Press

TREB (treble): Press

levels.

BAL (Balance):Press left and right speakers.

FADE: Press rear speakers.

Flat file/directory mode:Press or Directory mode.

Normal/Track Title/File Name: In directory mode, press MENU until DIR NO XXX appears in the display. Press previous/next directory.

TUNE to decrease/increase the bass levels.

TUNE to decrease/increase the treble

TUNE to adjust the audio between the

TUNE to adjust the audio between the front and

TUNE to select Flat file mode

TUNE to access the

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9. ON/OFF/VOL (Volume): Press to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to adjust the volume levels. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back on.

10. SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.

11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track.

12. FF (fast forward): Press to manually advance in a CD track.

13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset button.

14. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

15. REW (rewind): Press to manually reverse a CD track.

16. SEEK: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press access the next/previous strong

station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory.

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17. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD/MP3 disc. Press LOAD and a memory preset to load a specific slot. Press and hold to autoload up to six discs.

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

RADIO FREQUENCIES

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

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal

may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

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• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after

10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:

• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.

• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being

played.

CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

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

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

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

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

of time.

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

• Clean using a circular motion.

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

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE

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

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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: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only. Temperature of airflow not adjustable.

A/C : 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.

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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 highest fan speed.

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.

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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 system

The autolamp system sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control, may be set to:

• turn on the lamps automatically at night

• turn off the lamps automatically during the daylight

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

OFF.

To turn the autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise to

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Autolamp exit time delay, manual sequence

The autolamp delay time is preset to 20 seconds. To change the delay time (up to a maximum of 3 minutes), perform the following procedure:

1. Start with the ignition in the RUN position and the headlamp switch in the autolamp position. Turn the ignition OFF.

2. Turn the headlamp switch OFF.

3. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.

4. Turn the ignition OFF.

5. Turn the headlamp switch to the autolamp position.

• Note: Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second

period.

• At this point, the headlamps will turn on.

6. Wait until the desired autolamp delay time has passed (maximum three minutes), then turn the headlamp switch off.

• At this point, the headlamps will turn off and the autolamp delay time

will be set.

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Foglamp control (if equipped)

The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in

the the high beams are not turned on.

Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light when foglamp is activated.

Push the headlamp control towards the instrument panel to deactivate the foglamps.

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.

, and position and

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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 (if equipped).

Note: On some models, when the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated all the way up (past the detent), turning on the interior dome lamp, the exterior rear cargo lamp is also turned on.

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.

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

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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 works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps. The brightest part of the light should be below the horizontal line (4). If it is 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. Horizontal aiming is not required for this vehicle and is non-adjustable.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Courtesy/reading lamps

The courtesy lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is rotated past the detent.

• the UNLOCK control of the

remote entry controls is pressed and the ignition is OFF.

The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker controls next to each lamp.

If equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the courtesy lamp will illuminate whenever any door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is shut or when the ignition is turned to the ON position.

BULBS

Replacing the interior bulbs

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

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacement bulbs

Function Number of

bulbs

Headlamps 2 9007 Park/turn/side marker lamps 2 3157 AK (Amber) Rear stop/tail/turn lamps 2 3157K Backup lamps 2 3156K Hi-mount brake lamp 1 922 Foglamps 2 9145 Rear license plate lamps 2 168

Trade number

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Function Number of

bulbs

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) Ashtray lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights – see your dealer.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then lift hood and remove the plastic headlamp cover.

2. At the back of the headlamp, remove the two retainer pins then pull headlamp forward.

1 168

Trade number

(XU5B-13466–AA)

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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4. Remove the bulb retaining ring.

5. Carefully pull the 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.

Reverse steps to reinstall the bulb(s).

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

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

2. Remove screw from the lamp assembly.

3. Disengage lamp assembly.

4. Remove the bulb socket.

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

Reverse steps to reinstall the bulb(s).

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Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and lower the tailgate to expose the lamp assembly.

2. Remove the three rubber plugs, screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle.

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

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

Reverse steps to reinstall the bulb(s).

Replacing foglamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then remove the splash shield, by removing the two screws on the front of the fenderwell.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.

Reverse steps to reinstall the bulb(s).

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Replacing high-mount brakelamp and cargo lamp bulbs

To remove the brakelamp assembly:

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

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

Reverse steps to reinstall the bulb(s).

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then remove the license plate assembly.

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

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Reverse steps to reinstall the bulb(s).

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

• Writing surface with note pad

• Coin holder

• Armrest

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

Cell phone use

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety

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and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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 as 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.

• With a full console:

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• Without a full console:

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element.

The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse rating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse.

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

Truck bed auxiliary power point

An additional auxiliary power point is located in the bed of the truck.

Lift the cover to access the auxiliary power point.

POWER WINDOWS

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let

children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves.

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When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free

of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

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

One touch down

Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the control down. Press completely down on AUTO and release quickly. Press again to stop.

Window lock

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

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

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Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the radio, windows, and moonroof operate for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the OFF position or until any door is opened.

Power Down Back Window

To operate the Power Down Back window, the ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position (or with accessory delay power enabled).

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The power down back window has three window position selections:

• Fully open

• Vent

• Fully closed

Turn control counter-clockwise and release to lower window all the way to the full open position.

All rear seat occupants and/or cargo must be properly restrained

and clear of the back window opening before operating the power down rear window.

Turn control clockwise and release to raise the window all the way to the full closed position.

Push control once to move window (up or down) to the vent position (opens approximately 2.00 inches for cab ventilation). If the window is already in the vent position and the control is pressed, no movement will occur.

Normal Operation

If an “up” command is selected and the ignition is switched to OFF or START during window travel, the window will (or with accessory delay power enabled):

• stop if it is between the vent position and fully closed or

• continue to move up to the vent position if it is between vent and fully

open.

If a “down” or “vent” command is selected and the ignition is switched to OFF or START during window travel (or with accessory delay power enabled), the window will move to the fully open or vent position and then stop.

The “down” command is the only one allowed after the ignition has been switched to OFF or START (or with accessory delay power enabled) while the window is moving.

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Bounce-Back

When the back window is moving upward and an obstacle interferes with the window’s movement, the back window will reverse direction and move toward the fully open position. This is known as “bounce-back”.

Security Override

If, during a bounce-back condition, the control is held in the clockwise (“up”) direction for at least two seconds, the back window will travel up with no bounce-back protection. If the control is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is switched to OFF or START (or with accessory delay power enabled), the back window will reverse direction with bounce-back re-enabled.

The following are possible reasons for using the security override:

• Ice on the window causing a restriction.

• Window unexpectedly reverses.

Position recovery mode

If the window fails to operate in “normal” operation mode, the control can be turned and held in the active position (up or down window direction) which will move the window in increments of approximately 15mm (0.6 inches) in the selected direction. (The “vent” feature is inoperable in this mode.) This feature allows the window to be closed. Once the window has reached the full closed position, the window should again operate in the “normal” operation mode. If the window still does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR

Your vehicle may be equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto-dimming feature. When the auto-dimming mirror is turned on, as indicated by an illuminated green LED to the left of the button on mirror, it will detect bright lights(glare) from behind the vehicle, and will change from the normal, high reflective state, to the darkened state to minimize glare.

When the auto-dimming mirror is turned on, it will automatically return to the normal, high reflective, state whenever the vehicle is placed in R(reverse) to ensure a clear view while backing up.

Do not block the sensor located to the right of the mirror button or the sensor located on the back side of the mirror as this may impair mirror performance.

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Power side view mirrors (if equipped)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select mirror or

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.

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 30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).

to adjust the left

to adjust the right

Do not use the speed

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

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Setting speed control

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

1. Press the ON control and release it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET ACC control and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

5. The indicator light 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.

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

on the

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 30 mph (48 km/h).

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Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher speed:

• Press and hold the SET 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 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed, press and release the SET 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 mph (1.6 km/h).

• 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. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed.

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• 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.

To vent the moon roof: press and hold the 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.

control. To stop the

control again.

control until the glass

control. The moon

control until the glass

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

• Adjusting the compass

Note: The ignition must be in the ON position.

OPEN

GARAGE

LAMP MODE LAMP

73° NW

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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.

• 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

LAMP

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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Position the floor mat so that the eyelets are over the pointed end of the retention posts and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal.

TAILGATE LOCK

The tailgate lock is designed to prevent theft of the tailgate.

• Insert ignition key and turn to the right to lock.

• Turn ignition key to the left to unlock.

TAILGATE REMOVAL

Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry the

spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the support screw. Disconnect the cables.

3. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle

and remove it from the left and right hinges.

To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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EXTERIOR TIEDOWN HOOKS

Exterior tiedown hooks mounted on the side of the pickup box:

• can be used to secure loads within the pickup box.

• can be used to secure half the tonneau cover in an open position.

• allow for continued use of the stake pockets.

Each tiedown hook can secure loads of up to 350 kg (770 lbs.) inside the pickup box (total load not to exceed box payload of 1000kg (2,200 lbs)). Loads can be secured to the hooks with up to three wraps of 10 mm rope.

CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for larger loads.

To extend the cargo cage:

1. Lower tailgate.

2. Pull the round knobs on each side

of the cargo cage to release it from the pickup box.

Red markings behind the knobs indicate the unlocked position.

3. Lift the cargo cage over on to the

tailgate.

4. Evenly push down on the cargo

cage and push the round knobs in on each side locking it in place.

To stow the cargo cage, follow steps one through four in reverse order.

The cargo cage may be used to secure a load of up to 46 kg (100 lbs.) on the tailgate.

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The cargo cage should always be kept in the stowed position with the tailgate closed when not in use.

Activating Cargo Cage Theft Deterrent Device:

The following procedure can be done with the cargo cage in the stowed or extended position.

1. Locate the Phillips head screw in

the middle of the vertical brace on the locking clip.

2. Turn the screw counterclockwise

until you hear an audible click.

3. To deactivate, turn the screw clockwise until the locking clip moves

freely.

To remove the cargo cage:

1. Extend the cargo cage.

2. Pull the round knobs on each side

of the cage to unlock it.

Make sure the locking clip screws are loose before removing the cargo cage.

3. Press the locking clips below the

middle bar and lift the cargo cage out of the channels on the “D” pillar.

To install the cargo cage, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)

The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and should be fully installed whenever possible.

The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the cab, or the whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle.

To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless the cover is fully installed, or securely stowed.

To avoid damage to the cover, do not stand, sit or load anything on top of the cover.

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To open the front panel:

• Open the driver side lock cover and unlock the front panel.

• Lift the panel to access items in the pickup box near the cab.

• To close, lower the panel down on the pickup box.

The panel will automatically lock when lowered onto the pickup box.

Do not drive with front panel unlocked or folded on top of the rear panel.

To open the rear panel:

• Open the lock cover and unlock the rear panel.

• Lift the rear panel to access items in the pickup box.

• To close, lower the rear panel on the pickup box.

The panel will automatically lock when lowered onto the pickup box.

To stow the rear panel:

• Before driving with the rear panel open, unlock the rear panel.

• Lift the rear panel up, lay it on top of the front panel and secure it with the two straps to the exterior tiedowns on the pickup box.

Failure to secure the rear panel could damage the tonneau cover or vehicle.

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To remove the tonneau cover:

The tonneau cover weighs 29 kg (70 lbs.) and needs to be supported during removal since the panels will automatically lock when set down on the pickup box. This is a two person operation.

• Unlock and support the front and rear panels.

• Fold the rear panel on top of the front panel.

• Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonneau cover from the pickup box and remove the cover.

For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure.

Interior tonneau cover release

Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the pickup box.

Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle.

To open the tonneau cover from the inside, pull the “T” shaped handle and push up on the tonneau cover panel. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light.

The “T” shaped handle is located on the tonneau cover panel.

Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys and

remote transmitters out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the box and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

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On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise very

quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

LUGGAGE RACK

Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack without cross bars. The maximum recommended load is 44kg (100 lbs), evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use the tiedown loops to secure the load.

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.

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 sport 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 increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

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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 the doors.

• Pressing the doors.

Childproof door locks

• When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

• The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

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

• Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock.

• Move control down to disengage childproof locks.

will unlock all

will lock all the

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.

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

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

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle, or

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:

• unlock the vehicle doors without a key.

• lock all the vehicle doors without a key.

• activate the personal alarm.

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Unlocking the doors

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

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 4 (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.

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The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is turned to the 3 (OFF) position.

Locking the doors

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

will turn off (unless the dome lamp control is in the full-up position), and the lamps will flash.

2. Press

doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the lamps 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 the 4 (ON) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in either the 3 (OFF) or the 1 (ACCESSORY) position.

Replacing the battery

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

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

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

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board.

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

disposing of transmitter batteries.

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

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

5. Snap the two halves back together.

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

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

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

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

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

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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. Note: After 20 seconds, you will automatically exit the programming mode.

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

mode has been exited.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key.

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.

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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.

4. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal

keycode has been programmed to the module.

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.

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.

2. Press and release 1 • 2 then,

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

five seconds of completing Step 1.

Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code will work.

Anti-scan feature

If an incorrect code has been entered 7 times (35 consecutive button presses), 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.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:

• one minute of keypad inactivity.

• pressing the

• the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position.

control on the remote entry transmitter.

Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad

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.

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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 (if equipped)

This feature will automatically lock all the doors when:

• all the doors are closed,

• the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position,

• the gearshift lever is shifted into, then out of, R (Reverse) and then

• the brake pedal is released.

This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when:

• the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position and any door is opened then closed, and

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

Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature

The autolock feature can be deactivated/reactivated using the following two methods:

• keyless entry keypad, or

• ignition lock cylinder and interior power door locks control.

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 3 (OFF) position.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter the 5-digit entry code.

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

within five seconds.

5. Within 5 seconds of Step 4, release the 3 • 4.

6. Within 5 seconds of Step 5, Release the 7 • 8.

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

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

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the ignition lock cylinder and interior power door locks control

1. Close all the doors.

2. Ensure that the ignition is in the 3 (OFF) position.

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3. Note: Steps 4 through 8 must be carried out within 30 seconds. Turn

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

4. Press the power door locks

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

6. Press the power door locks

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

8. Ensure the vehicle’s horn chirps. This chirp indicates the feature is in

an enable/disable mode and ready to accept program changes.

9. Press the power door locks

(lock) control once, in order to toggle the autolock feature.

10. Ensure that the horn chirps once; there should only be one horn

chirp, indicating that the autolock feature has been deactivated. If one chirp is heard, followed by a longer sound of the horn, the autolock feature has been reactivated.

11. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, or wait two minutes, in

order to exit the enable/disable mode.

12. Exit the vehicle and ensure the horn chirps once to indicate that a

feature has been changed and the autolock feature has been toggled.

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.

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: 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.

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

(unlock) control three times.

(unlock) control once, then the

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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.

Theft indicator

The theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster.

• When the ignition is in the 2 (LOCK) position, the

THEFT

will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock娂 system is functioning as a theft deterrent.

• When the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position, the

THEFT

glow for 3 seconds, then turn off to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.

Automatic arming

The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position.

The

THEFT

indicator will flash

every two seconds when the vehicle

is armed.

indicator

indicator will

Automatic disarming

Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle.

• The

THEFT

indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go

out.

• If the

THEFT

indicator stays on for an extended period of time or

flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer.

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 will need to be programmed.

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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.

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.

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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 rapidly. 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.

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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 reduce the risk of 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.

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.

Power lumbar (if equipped)

Depress the button forward to inflate, or rearward to deflate.

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Heated seats (if equipped)

To operate the heated seats:

• Push control to activate.

• Push again to deactivate.

The system will not automatically shutoff unless the control is pushed again to deactivate. If the system is not manually terminated at last use, then the system will remain active at the next ignition key cycle.

REAR SEATS

Adjustable rear head restraints

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

Push or pull the head restraint to the desired position.

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Folding down rear 60/40 seats

1. Raise the rear seat head restraint.

2. Flip the bottom of the head

restraint up, toward the front seat.

Note: Rotate center head restraint in opposite direction (in order to clear center console in fold down position).

3. While holding the head restraint

in a “flat” position, lower the head restraint to the seat back.

4. Flip the seat release control

toward the front seat.

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5. The seat will automatically fall

forward. For 40% seat move the handle and push the seat forward to fold. For Adrenalin vehicles, the 40 percent rear seat (behind the driver) does not fold due to the subwoofer location. See Attaching

child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter for tether

access behind this seat.

Note: To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety belts, ensure that the safety belts are not buckled when folding the seat.

A carpeted panel will flip down from the back panel to complete the load floor.

Returning the rear 60/40 seats to upright position

1. Push down seatback release

control and pull seatback up and into upright position making sure seatback locks into place.

2. Pull head restraint up and return to upright position.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System

The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.

Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of:

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

• front safety belts with pretensioners and energy managment retractors.

• front safety belt usage sensors

• one or more impact and safing sensors

• a readiness light and tone

• a diagnostic module

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components

How does the personal safety system work?

The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.

The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front air bags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

Front crash severity sensor

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information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the air bags and safety belt pretensioners.

Front safety belt usage sensors

The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter.

Front safety belt pretensioners

The front outboard safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during a collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to improve protection. The safety belt pretensioners can be either activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the air bags.

Front safety belt energy management retractors

The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Safety Belt section in this chapter.

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational

The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning Light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required.

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, and front safety belt buckle sensors. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

• The warning light will either flash or stay lit.

• The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is

turned on.

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

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

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.

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

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

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

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

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

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

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

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

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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.

• The front outboard 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.

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:

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.

Safety belt pretensioner

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

The safety belt pretensioner removes some slack from the safety belt system at the start of a crash. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front airbags and Safety Canopy娂 system. When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, the lap and shoulder belt are tightened.

When the Safety Canopy娂 system (if equipped) and/or the front airbags are activated, the safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seating positions will be activated when the respective seatbelt is properly buckled.

The driver and the right front passenger seat belt system

(including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front air bags or Safety Canopy娂 and safety belt pretensioners.

Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

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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...

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.

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.

If... Then...

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

The driver’s safety belt is buckled for 20 seconds or longer...

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 is re-activated.

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If... Then...

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

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

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

Reasons given... Consider...

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

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

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

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

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

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

The BeltMinder feature will not activate.

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.

25 miles of home.

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

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

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

60% in light trucks.

single-vehicle crashes, many when

no other vehicles are around.

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Reasons given... Consider...

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

“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

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 (driver’s side)- Late Availability

Read steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.

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

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• The parking brake is set

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

• The ignition switch is in the OFF position

• The driver and passenger safety belt is unbuckled

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

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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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. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE)

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

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

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt on the driver’s side 9 times,

ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.)

• After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds.

4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle the

safety belt once.

• This will disable the BeltMinder feature if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds.

• This will enable the BeltMinder feature if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the light off, then followed by the restraint system warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again.

Safety belt extension assembly

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

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

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

Safety belt maintenance

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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 in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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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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

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

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

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

between an occupant’s chest and the 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. Front 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)

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• one or more impact and safing sensors

• a readiness light and tone

• a diagnostic module

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components

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

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

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

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

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.

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SAFETY CANOPY姟 SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Do not place objects or

mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy娂. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy娂 could

injure you as it deploys from the headliner.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy娂

system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy娂. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always

wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy娂 system is provided.

To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the

deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy娂.

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How does the Safety Canopy姟 system work?

The design and development of the Safety Canopy娂 system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Air Bag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including the Safety Canopy娂).

The Safety Canopy娂 system consists of the following:

• An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors (one on each side of vehicle).

• A headliner designed to flex open above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy娂 deployment.

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

• Two crash sensors mounted in the b-pillars (one on each side).

• Two crash sensors located at the c-pillar (one on each side).

• Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).

The Safety Canopy娂 system, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event.

Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy娂 will not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the side window opening.

The Safety Canopy娂 system is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy娂 inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.

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collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy娂 system will be activated on both sides of the vehicle, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopy娂 is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events.

The fact that the Safety Canopy娂 did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. The Safety Canopy娂 is designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood.

Several Safety Canopy娂 system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the Safety Canopy娂 system has deployed, the

Safety Canopy娂 will not function again unless replaced. The Safety Canopy娂 system (including the A, B and C pillar trim) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. If

the Safety Canopy娂 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 condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required.

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

• The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit.

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

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

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 40 lbs [18 kg] or less) ride in your vehicle, you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Many states require that children use approved booster seats until they are eight years old. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

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.

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