Ford F-350 2002 User Manual

Table of contents

Introduction 4

Congratulations 4
Safety and environment protection 5
Symbol glossary 8

Instrument cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15

Entertainment systems 21

AM/FM stereo 21
AM/FM stereo cassette 26
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 32
AM/FM stereo with CD 42

Climate controls 56

Heater only 56
Manual heating and air conditioning 57

Lights 61

Headlamps 61
Bulb replacement 64

Driver controls 71

Steering wheel adjustment 72
Power windows 75
Mirrors 76
Message center 84

Locks and security 90

Keys 90
Locks 90
Anti-theft system 91

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Seating and safety restraints 100

Seating 100
Safety restraints 104
Air bags 118
Child restraints 127

Driving 137

Starting 137
Brakes 142
Transmission operation 147
Vehicle loading 173
Trailer towing 175
Recreational towing 197

Roadside emergencies 202

Hazard flasher switch 203
Fuses and relays 205
Changing tires 210
Jump starting 222
Wrecker towing 228

Customer assistance 229

The dispute settlement board 232
Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 235
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 235
Ordering additional owner’s literature 236
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 238

Cleaning 239

Cleaning your vehicle 239
Underbody preservation 244

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Maintenance and specifications 246

Hood 248
Engine compartment 249
Engine oil 250
Battery 253
Fuel information 262
Air filter(s) 280
Part numbers 288
Refill capacities 288
Lubricant specifications 292
Engine data 295
Vehicle dimensions 295

Accessories 306
Index 310

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Copyright © 2001 Ford Motor Company

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Introduction

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L
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.

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 Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
In Australia: www.ford.com.au

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant

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

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the

vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

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

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

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Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

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

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

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

SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L
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.

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Introduction

Special instructions

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

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

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

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

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

Front seat mounted rear facing child or baby seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the
air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s
Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and
maintenance of your diesel-powered light truck.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

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

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a
snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance

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Introduction

manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete
Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the
QVM guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional

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

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

If your vehicle is equipped with the
Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package, it will be indicated on the
Certification label. The label is
located on the driver’s side door
pillar or on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. You can determine
whether the ambulance
manufacturer followed Ford’s
recommendations by directly
contacting that manufacturer. Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package is
only available on certain 7.3L Diesel
engine equipped vehicles.

Notice to owners with vehicles equipped with Power Take Off
(PTO) capability

Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for
operating vehicles equipped with PTO.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

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

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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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

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid ­Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether
Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield
Defrost/Demist

Power Windows
Front/Rear

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Rear Window
Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock

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

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

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Instrument cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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

the respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon

Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it comes on
after the engine is started, one of
the engine’s emission control
systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a
driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and
will not require towing.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

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

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

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

Light is blinking:

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

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

Check fuel cap

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not
installed correctly. Check the fuel
cap for proper installation. When
the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off
after a period of normal driving.
Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can
activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and
specifications chapter.

Check gage

Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high, the engine oil
pressure is low or the fuel gauge is
at or near empty. Refer to Engine
coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge
in this chapter for more information.

CHECK

GAGE

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Instrument cluster

Brake system warning

Illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. Also momentarily
illuminates at start up to ensure the
circuit is functional. If the brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service
immediately. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more
information.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates at start up
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light does not illuminate,
remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced (refer to
Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information). With the ABS light
on, the ABS is disabled and normal braking is still functional.

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.

BRAKE

!

ABS

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.

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Instrument cluster

Check air suspension (if equipped)

Illuminates momentarily when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is OFF. The light
also illuminates when the air
suspension switch is turned OFF or the air suspension system requires
servicing.

For information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter.

Low fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near, empty
(refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter
for more information).

Speed control

Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL)

Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned OFF using the
Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
Refer to the Driving chapter for
transmission function and operation.

If the light does not come on or if the light flashes steadily, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could
occur.

CHECK

SUSP

OVERDRIVE

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Turn signal

Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.

Door ajar

Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is is engaged. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.

4x4

LOW

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)

Illuminates when the four-wheel
drive is engaged. If the light
continues to flash have the system
serviced.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

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4x4

Instrument cluster

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is
opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime

Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the
vehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph).

GAUGES

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Instrument cluster

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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

coolant in the Maintenance and
specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.

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

Engine oil pressure gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. At
normal operating temperature, the
needle will be in the normal range
(the area between the “L” and “H”);
if the needle goes below the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible and switch off the
engine immediately. Check the oil
level. Add oil if needed (refer to

Engine oil in the Maintenance
and specifications chapter). If the

oil level is correct, have your vehicle
checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

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Instrument cluster

Battery voltage gauge (manual transmission only)

Indicates battery voltage. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range (as
indicated), have the vehicle’s
electrical system checked as soon as
possible.

Transmission fluid temperature gauge
(automatic transmission only)

If the gauge is in the:
White area (normal) - the

transmission fluid is within the
normal operating temperature
(between “H” and “C”).

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Instrument cluster

Yellow area (warning) — the
transmission fluid is higher than
normal operating temperature. This
can be caused by special operation
conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing
or off road use). Refer to Special
Operating Conditions in the
scheduled maintenance guide for
instructions. Operating the
transmission for extended periods of
time with the gauge in the yellow
area may cause internal transmission damage.

Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower
the transmission temperature into the normal range.

Red area (over temperature) —
the transmission fluid is overheating.
Stop the vehicle to allow the
temperature to return to normal
range.

If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and
verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow
through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

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Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.

Instrument cluster

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. Press and
release the reset button (this
represents the trip mode). Press
and hold the button for three
seconds to reset.

D

PRND2

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Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer
pointer at the top of the scale may
damage the engine.

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Entertainment systems

AM/FM STEREO

VOL

PUSH

ON

TONE

CLK

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature
enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.

TONE VOL

ST DX

FM

12

SEEK
TUNE

VOL

PUSH

ON

Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.

VOL

PUSH

ON

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Entertainment systems

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 switch is turned back on.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

Press the TONE control once, then
use the volume knob to adjust the
desired level.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

Press the TONE control twice, then
use the volume knob to adjust the
desired level.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.

Press the TONE control three times,
then use the volume knob to adjust
the desired level.

TONE

CLK

TONE

CLK

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

ON

VOL

PUSH

ON

VOL

PUSH

ON

Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

Press the TONE control four times,
then use the volume knob to adjust
the desired level.

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TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

ON

Entertainment systems

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next
listenable station down the
frequency band.

• Press
listenable station up the
frequency band.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio mode.

to find the next

SEEK

TUNE

AM/FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight
FM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

1 2 3 4

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Entertainment systems

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between
listening frequencies and clock
mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control until CLOCK SET
appears in the display and press the
SEEK control:

TONE

CLK

•

•

To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control until CLOCK SET
appears in the display and press the
TUNE control:

to decrease hours and
to increase hours.

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

TONE

CLK

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Entertainment systems

• to decrease minutes and

•

to increase minutes.

The CLK control will allow you to

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

switch between media display mode
(radio station, stereo information,
etc.) and clock display mode (time).
When in clock mode, the media
information will display for ten
seconds, when the radio is turned
on, and then revert to clock
information. Any time that the media is changed, (new radio station,
etc.), the media information will again display for ten seconds before
reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will
always be displayed.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable

SEEK
TUNE

station is located there). Hold the
control to move through the
frequencies quickly.

• Press

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

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Entertainment systems

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE

VOL - PUSH ON

AM

BASS TREB BAL FADE

FM

FM1

ST

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SEEK
TUNE

SCAN

EJ

SIDE
REW FF

1 - 2

123456

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature
enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.

VOL - PUSH ON

VOL - PUSH ON

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Entertainment systems

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 switch is turned back on.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

BASS

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

TREB

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.

BAL

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Entertainment systems

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next
listenable station down the
frequency band.

• Press
listenable station up the
frequency band.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio
mode.

to find the next

FADE

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan
mode.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio and tape modes.

AM

FM

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Entertainment systems

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to
select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

123456

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between
listening frequencies and clock
mode while in radio mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control and press the SEEK
control:

•

•

to decrease hours and
to increase hours.

CLK

TAPE

AMS

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

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Entertainment systems

To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control and press the
TUNE control:

CLK

TAPE

AMS

•

•

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode
(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).
When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,
when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any
time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media
information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the
clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

to decrease minutes and
to increase minutes.

SEEK

TUNE

DISCS

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
station is located there). Hold the
control to move through the
frequencies quickly.

• Press
a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

SEEK
TUNE

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Entertainment systems

Tape select

• To enter tape mode while in radio
mode, press the TAPE AMS
control.

Automatic Music Search

The Automatic Music Search feature
allows you to quickly locate the
beginning of the tape selection
being played or to skip to the next
selection.

To activate the feature, momentarily
depress the TAPE AMS button.
Then, press either REW (for the
beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next
selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS
circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST
have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

CLK

TAPE

AMS

CLK

TAPE

AMS

Tape direction select

Press SIDE and 1–2 at the same
time to play the alternate side of a
tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.

SIDE

1 - 2

REW FF

EJ

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Entertainment systems

DolbyT noise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

reduction.
Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

4

VOL PUSH ON

AM FM

SEEK
TUNE

REW FF

FM 1
AMC

BL RF

DOLBY B NR

SCAN

BASS TREB SEL BAL

SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

DISC

ST

TAPE

EJ CD

FADE

EJ

MUTE

AUTO

CLK

123456

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature
enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

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Entertainment systems

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.

Audio power can also be turned on
by pressing the AM/FM select
control or the tape/CD select
control. Audio power is turned off
by using the volume/power control.

Turn control to raise or lower
volume.

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 switch is turned back on.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control then press:

•

to decrease the bass output

and

• to increase the bass output.

VOL - PUSH ON

VOL - PUSH ON

BASS TREB

SEL

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Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control then press:

•

• to increase the treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.

Press the BAL control then press:

•

•

to decrease the treble output

and

to shift sound to the left and
to shift sound to the right.

BASS TREB

SEL

BAL FADE

SEL

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Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

Press the FADE control then press:

•

• to shift the sound to the rear.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.

to shift the sound to the

front and

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next
listenable station down the
frequency band.

• Press
listenable station up the
frequency band.

to find the next

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seek function in CD mode

• Press to seek to the previous
track of the disc. If a selection
has been playing for three
seconds or more and you
press
selection from the beginning.

• Press to seek forward to the next track of the disc. After the last
track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will
automatically replay.

, the CD will replay that

BAL FADE

SEL

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Scan function

The scan function works in radio,
tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s
first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the
tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first
track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the
control again.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio, tape and CD modes.

SCAN

AM FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

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Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune

adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

123456

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips
when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the AUTO control.

3. When the first six strong stations

are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start
playing.

If there are less than six strong
stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory preset
controls will all store the last strong station available.

These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls
(until deactivated) and are accessed in the same manner as your original
presets.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the AUTO control again.

AM FM

AUTO

CLK

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Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the
CLK control and press SEEK:

AUTO

CLK

•

•

To set the minute, press and hold
the CLK control and press TUNE:

•

•

If your vehicle has a separate clock,
(other than the digital radio
display), the CLK control will not
function in the above manner.

to decrease hours and
to increase hours.

to decrease minutes and
to increase minutes.

AUTO

CLK

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The CLK control will allow you to
switch between media display mode
(radio station, stereo information,
etc.) and clock display mode (time).
When in clock mode, the media
information will display for 10
seconds, when the radio is turned
on, and then revert to clock
information. Any time that the
media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will
again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media
mode, the media information will always be displayed.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
station is located there). Hold the
control to move through the
frequencies quickly.

• Press
frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located
there). Hold for quick movement.

to move to the next

AUTO

CLK

Tape/CD select

• To begin tape play (with a tape
loaded into the audio system)
while in the radio or CD mode,
press the TAPE control. Press the
button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast
forward function.

• To begin CD play (if CD is
loaded), press the CD control.
The first track of the disc will
begin playing. If returning from
radio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

TAPE CD

TAPE CD

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Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape
and CD modes.

• In tape mode, radio play will
continue until rewind is stopped
(with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the
current track.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in
tape and CD modes.

• In the tape mode, tape direction
will automatically reverse when
the end of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the control fast forwards the CD within the
current track.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate
side of a tape.

REW

1

FF

2

SIDE 1-2

3

Eject function

Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a tape.

Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a CD.

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DolbyT noise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates in
tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction
reduces the amount of hiss and
static during tape playback.

Press the
reduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolbyt
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D
symbol
Corporation.

Compression adjust

Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks in random
order.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start
this feature. Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control
is pressed again.

control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolbyt noise

are registered trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing

4

COMP

5

SHUFFLE

6

Mute mode

Press the MUTE control to mute the
playing media. Press the MUTE
control again to return to the
playing media.

EJ

MUTE

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PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO

SHUF COMP

SCAN

LOAD

PUSH ON

AM

CD

FM

DISC

TUNE

SEEK REW FF

1 2 3 4 5 6

MUTE

EJ

BALBASS

SEL

FADETREB

MENU

Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature
enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.

PUSH ON

Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.

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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 switch is turned back on.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control. Use the
SEL control to increase or decrease
the amount of bass.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control. Use the
SEL control to increase or decrease
the amount of treble.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.

Press the BAL control. Use the SEL
control to adjust the sound between
the speakers.

BASS

TREB

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

+

+

+

SEL

SEL

SEL

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.

Press the FADE control. Use the
SEL control to adjust the sound
between the front and rear speakers.

Seek function

The seek function works in radio or CD mode.

BAL

FADE

+

SEL

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Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next
listenable station down the
frequency band. SEEK DOWN
will display.

• Press
SEEK UP will display.

Seek function in CD mode

• Press to seek to the previous
track of the current disc. If the
beginning of the disc is reached,
the CD player seeks to the
beginning of the last track on the
current disc and begins playing.

• Press
the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc
will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or
CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan
mode.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first
track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the
control again.

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After

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AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in
radio and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. Press the

AM/FM control to toggle between AM, FM1, or FM2.

2. Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or

down the frequency band. Press the TUNE control to go up or down the
listening band in individual increments.

3. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more information on

selecting a station.

4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mute

momentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory on
the control you selected. The display will read SAVED.

AM
FM

CD

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Autostore

Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful
on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autostore

1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control.

2. AUTOSET will flash in the display

as the frequency band is scrolled
through.

3. When the six strongest stations

are filled, the station stored in
memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band,
the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong
station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set
memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.

Setting the clock

Press the MENU control until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. (The menu
mode must be engaged to enable
clock mode).

Use the SEL control to manually set
the time.

• Press
hours/minutes.

• Press to decrease
hours/minutes.

Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode.

to increase

SEL

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode.

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Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press to move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
station is located there). Hold the
control to move through the
frequencies quickly.

• Press
a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Tune adjust for CD mode

• Press to select the previous
disc. (Play will begin on the first
track of the disc unless shuffle
mode is engaged.) Refer to
Shuffle feature for more
information. Hold the control to
continue reversing through the discs.

• Press
through the remaining discs.

CD select

CD mode may be entered by
pressing the CD control and the
LOAD control. Load the CD into the
audio system. The first track of the
disc will begin playing. After that,
CD play will begin where it stopped last.

If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control
(1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other
loaded CDs.

NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD
present in the audio system.

NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD control and a present
number (that is currently empty) are pressed. The system will play the
next available disc.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

to select the next disc. Hold the control to fast-forward

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Display description

Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD
slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot
(1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty,
there is no CD in that particular slot.

Rewind

The rewind control works in CD
modes.

Press and hold the REW control
until the desired selection is
reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play at
the first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode.

When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the
volume level of the playing media.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in
CD modes.

Press and hold the FF control until
the desired selection is reached. If
the end of the disc is reached, the CD will return to the first track on
the first disc. Release the control to disengage fast forward mode.

When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lower
the volume level of the playing media.

Load

The load feature allows you to load
single CDs into the player internal
to the radio.

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact
discs should only be inserted into the player after the door has
been opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the door
open. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD
control.

Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by
pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the
system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens.

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Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD
has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For
example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press
preset 2.

Auto load

This feature allows you to autoload
up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD
player internal to the radio.

Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The
CD door will open. Load the desired disc, one at a time. The CD is
loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time
the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and
the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded.
The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays
the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already
full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots.

Eject

Press the EJ control to stop and
eject a CD. You can choose which
CD will be ejected by pressing the
EJ control and the desired preset
number (1–6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and then
press the preset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the player
will eject the current CD.

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the
player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when
the ignition is ON or OFF.

Auto eject

Press and momentarily hold the EJ
control to engage auto eject. All CDs
which are present in the player will
be ejected one at a time. If a CD is
ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will
automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition
is ON or OFF.

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Shuffle feature

Press the SHUF control until the
desired shuffle mode is displayed.
The audio system will then engage
the desired shuffle mode.

When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE
DISC and SHUFFLE TRK.

SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the
audio system.

SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Compression feature

The compression feature operates in CD mode and brings soft and loud
CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control until COMP
ON is displayed.

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Menu mode

The MENU control allows you to
access many different features
within your audio system. There are
three sets of menus available
depending upon which mode or
feature is activated.

While in FM mode, two menus are
available. If RDS is turned OFF,
you can access the following:

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES — Refer to Setting the clock.

• RDS OFF — Refer to Radio data system feature.

If RDS is turned ON, you can access the following:

• TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer to Traffic announcements.

• FIND type-Refer to Program type.

• SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer to Radio data system feature.

• RDS ON— Refer to Radio data system feature.

• SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

• SELECT MINUTES —Refer to Setting the clock.

When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES
or COMP ON/OFF.

SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hours
and minutes. Refer to Setting the clock.

TRAFFIC ON/OFF— Traffic announcements can be programmed as local
or distant. Refer to Traffic announcements.

RDS ON/OFF— This feature allows your audio system to receive text
information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Refer to Radio Data

System feature.

FIND type — Allows you to select your desired FM program type and
search for that selection.

SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the
radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or
NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

MENU

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Radio data system (RDS) feature

This feature allows your audio
system to receive text information
from RDS-equipped FM radio
stations.

To activate RDS:

• When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.

• Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).

RDS features:

Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through
the following selections:

Traffic announcements

This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode.
These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.

When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD
play.

• Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

• Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read

TRAFFIC ON.

This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic
announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the
volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level
will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic
announcements will be at the selected volume level.

To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON
displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.

Traffic announcements not available in most U.S. markets.

Program type

This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their
program type.

MENU

+

SEL

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Press the MENU control until FIND
program type is displayed.

Use the SEL control to select the
program type. With the feature on,
use the SEEK or SCAN control to
find the desired program type from the following selections:

• Classic

• Country

• Info

• Jazz

• Oldies

• R&B

• Religious

• Rock

• Soft

• Top 40

Show

This feature allows you to select the
type of RDS broadcast information
the radio will regularly show in the
display.

MENU

MENU

+

+

SEL

SEL

With RDS activated, press the
MENU control until SHOW is
displayed.

MENU

+

SEL

Use the SEL control to select TYPE
(displays the RDS program type:
rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displays the name of the radio station) or NONE
(deactivates the RDS display).

Mute mode

Press the control to mute the
playing media. Press the control
again to return to the playing media.

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CLEANING COMPACT DISCS

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.

CD AND CD CHANGER CARE

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

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

• Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer
magazine.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.

CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE

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

• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or

extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

being played.

RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:

• AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz

a

• FM 87.9b, 88.1–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

a

Some radios may tune up to 1710 kHz.

b

Some radios may tune down to 87.7 MHz.

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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

Three factors can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.

• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

• Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE

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

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Climate controls

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle. On
heater-only systems, the air cannot
be cooled below the outside
temperature.

Mode selector control

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

OFF

OFF

•

(Panel) – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

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

•

(Panel and floor) – Distributes outside air through the

instrument panel registers and the floor ducts.

• (Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts.

•

(Floor and defrost) – Distributes outside air through the floor

ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

• (Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

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Operating tips

• In humid weather, place the climate control system in DEF before
driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the
windshield has been cleared, select any desired position.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control
system should be left in any position other than OFF position when
the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the
outside air inlet duct.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.

• Do not place objects under the front seat which may interfere with
the airflow to the rear seats.

• Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area (at the base
of the windshield and underneath the hood).

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects may
block airflow and reduce your visibility through the windshield. Avoid
placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects
can fall into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition to,
damaging your climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in instances of sudden impact or

a sudden stop.

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

OFF

A/C

MAX
A/C

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Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the
airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode Selector Control

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

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except
and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.

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

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

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

•

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

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

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

•

•

•

•

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

(Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts.
However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature
because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost) – Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air
conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added
customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be
slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If
the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

(Defrost) – Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips

• In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in
Defrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on your
windshield. Once the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate
control system as desired.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather
conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or
MAX A/C position.

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

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

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm
weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in
cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the
windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate
control system as desired.

• Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

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

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can
block airflow and reduce visibility through your windshield. Avoid
placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects
may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition
to, damaging the climate control system.

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

1. Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor.

2. Set the temperature control to full heat.

3. Set the fan speed to full fan.

4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows.

5. To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel

vents.

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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

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

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to OFF.

To change the delay time of the autolamp feature, do the following:

1. Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected.

2. Deselect the autolamps.

3. Put the ignition in RUN.

4. Put the ignition in OFF.

5. Select the autolamps. Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a

10 second period. At this point, the headlamps and parking lamps will
turn on.

6. Deselect the autolamps after the desired autolamp delay time

(maximum of 3 minutes). At this point, the headlamps and parking
lamps will turn off.

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Foglamp control (if equipped)

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

and
position and the high beams are not
turned on.

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

will illuminate if the ignition is in the RUN position.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

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

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

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

High beams

• Push forward to activate.

• Pull toward you to deactivate.

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Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

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

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full up position (past

detent) to turn on interior lamps.

• Rotate to full down position (past detent) to turn off interior lamps.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps

should be checked by a qualified service technician.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.

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COURTESY/READING LAMPS

The courtesy lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.

• the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.

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

BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:

• Headlamps

• High-mount brakelamp

• Brakelamps

• Turn signals

• License plate lamp

• Tail lamps

• Back-up lamps

Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.

Using the right bulbs

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

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Function Number of

Trade number

bulbs

Headlamps (aerodynamic) 2 9007
Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H6054
Park/turn 2 3157
Sidemarker 2 194
Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker 2 3157 K
Backup 2 3156K
High-mount stoplamp 1 921
Foglamp 2 899
License plate lamp 2 168
Cargo lamp 2 906
Roofmarker 5 194
Rear fender clearance 4

(a)

Interior visor lamp (if equipped) 4 194
Rear identification 3 194
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer

(a)

Replace entire lamp assembly; bulb is not serviceable.

Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)

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

2. Open the hood.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward.

4. Remove bulb retainer ring by

turning it counterclockwise, then
slide the ring off the plastic base.

5. Without turning, carefully pull

bulb out of headlamp assembly.

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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.

6. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.

7. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise until you feel a “stop.”

8. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until
it “snaps.”

Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position.

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the two screws and
parking lamp/side marker assembly
by pulling gently

4. Disconnect the electrical
connectors from the parking
lamp/side marker assembly and
remove.

5. Remove the four bolts and
headlamp bezel.

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6. Remove the four screws and the
headlamp retaining ring from
headlamp.

7. Disconnect the electrical
connector and remove headlamp.

To install the new headlamp, reverse the removal procedure.

Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position.

2. Open the hood.

3. Remove the two screws and
carefully disengage parking
lamp/turn signal assembly from the
vehicle.

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4. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise about

1

⁄4turn and

remove from lamp assembly.

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

6. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.

7. Align the lamp assembly on the
vehicle.

8. Install two screws on parking
lamp/turn signal assembly.

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs — F250/F350 only

The tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs are
located in the same portion of the
tail lamp assembly, one just below
the other. Follow the same steps to
replace either bulb:

1. Open the tailgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.

2. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
from the tailgate pillar by releasing
the two retaining tabs.

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4. Twist the bulb socket
assembly.

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

6. Install bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise.

7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar snapping the
two retaining tabs into place.

8. Secure the tail lamp with two bolts.

⁄4turn counterclockwise and remove from lamp

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Replacing brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs — F450/F550 only

The brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs
are located in the same portion of
the tail lamp assembly. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb:

1. Remove the four screws and the
lamp lens from lamp assembly.

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

3. Install the lens on the lamp
assembly with the four screws.

Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs

To remove the lamp assembly:

1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle as wiring
permits.

2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

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

To install the brakelamp assembly:

1. Install the bulb into the lamp
assembly and rotate clockwise.

2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with two screws.

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Replacing roof marker bulbs

To change the cab marker bulbs:

1. Remove the screw and lens from
the lamp assembly.

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

3. Install lens on lamp assembly with
screw.

Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)

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

2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.

3. Connect the new foglamp bulb to the electrical connector.

4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp by turning clockwise.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:

1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.

2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.

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

4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

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

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

Push (tap) the end of the stalk
briefly for a single swipe (no wash).
Push and hold the end of the stalk
to activate washer. The wash cycle
will continue for up to ten seconds
or until released. After release,
there will be two clearing wipes.

Windshield wiper blades

Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.

Checking the wiper blades

If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

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Changing the wiper blades

To replace the wiper blades:

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.

2. 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.

3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn on the visor mirror lamps,
lift the mirror cover open.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

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

Storage compartment (if equipped)

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

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

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Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

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

• Remove the storage clip from the
door.

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

• Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.

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

• Press the GARAGE control to
activate the transmitter.

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AUXILIARY POWER POINT

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.

The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.

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

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

AUTO

POWER POINT

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

AUTO

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One touch down

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

One touch down can be deactivated
during operation by pushing down
on the top part of the driver power
window control.

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.

Accessory delay (if equipped)

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

AUTO

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

The ignition can be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors.
To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror

or R to adjust the right mirror.

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2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

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

4. Adjust spotter mirrors (if equipped) manually.

Fold-away mirrors

MIRRORS
L R

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

The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extend
approximately 76 mm (3 inches).

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P(Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal
toward you or away from you.

The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum
travel.

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals
or while the vehicle is moving.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

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

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

ON

OFF

Do not use the speed

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

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To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

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

To set a speed

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

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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

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

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

ON

OFF

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

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To set a higher set speed

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

• Press and release SET ACCEL to
operate the Tap-Up function.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Accelerate with your accelerator
pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and release SET ACCEL.

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

To set a lower set speed

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

• Press and release COAST to
operate the Tap-Down function.
Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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

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RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal or

• Depress the clutch pedal (if

equipped).

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

Pressing OFF will erase the
previously programmed set speed.

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OFF

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To return to a previously set speed

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

Indicator light

This light comes on when either the
SET ACCEL or RES controls are
pressed. The vehicle speed must be
at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFF
control is pressed, the brake or clutch is applied, or the ignition is turned
to the OFF position.

OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Activating overdrive

(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.

The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through
all available gears.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

CRUISE

Deactivating overdrive

Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The

OVERDRIVE

Transmission Control Indicator Light
(TCIL) (the word OFF) will
illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission will operate
in all gears except overdrive.

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To return to normal overdrive mode,
press the Transmission Control
Switch again. The TCIL (the word
OFF) will no longer be illuminated.

When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will
automatically return to normal

For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission
Operation section of the Driving chapter.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

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

• Utility compartment with
cassette/CD holder

• Coin holder

• Pen holder

• Writing surface

(Overdrive) mode.

OVERDRIVE OFF

• Utility compartment

• Coin holder

• Pen holder

• Writing surface

• Space for lap-top computer

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TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through
a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on
the trip computer for a display of status.

The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on
your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.
Trip computer features follow:

Selectable features

English/metric display

Press this control to change the trip
computer display between metric
and English units.

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Mode control

Each press of the MODE control will
display a different feature as follows:

Average fuel economy.

The display will indicate the
vehicle’s average fuel economy in
liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since
the average fuel economy was last
reset.

If you calculate your average fuel
economy by dividing liters of fuel
used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles traveled by gallons used), your
figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• rounding of the displayed values to the nearest liter (gallon)

To reset the average fuel economy:

1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until average fuel economy is

displayed (this is the only resettable display).

2. Press the E/M and MODE

controls simultaneously. The display
will illuminate the “AVG” indicator.
While the indicator is lit, release
both controls to reset the average
fuel economy.

Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles)
left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to
empty may be inaccurate:

• with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (such as trailer
towing), but will eventually recover.

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• if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline.

• if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank.

The fuel range function will flash for five seconds at the following
distances based on fuel remaining and fuel economy calculations:

• 80 km (50 miles)

• 40 km (25 miles)

• 16 km (10 miles)

Outside air temperature

The temperature can be displayed in
Centigrade or Fahrenheit by
pressing the E/M control.

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

Off. In this mode the display is off.

Compass

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

The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuel
range modes and temperature modes.

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

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Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.

2. Locate the trip computer on the

overhead console.

3. Turn ignition to the ON position.

4. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After
approximately four seconds, the trip
computer will enter zone setting
mode. Zone setting mode is
indicated when the display lights the
“ZONE” indicator.

5. Release both controls.

Subsequent pressing of either
control will increment the zone.
Press the control repeatedly until
the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the
trip computer.

6. To exit the zone setting mode and save the displayed zone in memory,

release both controls for greater than five seconds.

Compass calibration adjustment

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

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

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1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console.

2. Start the vehicle.

3. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After
approximately eight seconds, the
trip computer will enter CAL mode.
CAL mode is indicated when the
display lights the “CAL” indicator.

4. Release both controls. The display

will return to normal, except that
the CAL indicator will remain lit
until the compass is sucessfully
calibrated.

5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until

the CAL indicator turns off. It may take up to five circles to complete
calibration.

6. The compass is now calibrated.

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.

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

• Turn ignition key to the left to
unlock.

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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 cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift left side off of its hinge.

To install, follow the removal
procedures in reverse order.

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Locks and security

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 SecuriLocky Passive
Anti-Theft System for more
information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press control to unlock all doors.

Press control to lock all doors.

Smart locks (if equipped)

This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.

When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door locks, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will
automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.

The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door or locking the driver’s door with a key.

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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.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

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

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

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Unlocking the doors

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

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

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors.
If all doors are closed, the parking
lamps will flash once.

Press the control a second time
within three seconds. The doors will
lock again and the parking lamps
will flash once more. If any of the
doors are ajar, the horn will make
two quick chirps, reminding you to
properly close all doors.

Power door lock disable feature (if equipped)

This feature will help protect your
vehicle from unauthorized entry.

The UNLOCK function on the power
door switch will not operate with
the ignition OFF and twenty
seconds after the doors are closed
and electronically locked by the key
fob, key pad, or power door switch
(if pressed while the door was open).

The UNLOCK function will operate again after you unlock the vehicle
using the key fob or key pad, turn the ignition to ON, or open the door
from inside of the vehicle.

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Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the
alarm.

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

Panic alarm will only operate with
the ignition in the OFF position.

Replacing the battery

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

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

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

2. Place the positive (+) side of new

battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back

together.
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.

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Replacing lost transmitters

If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle’s memory, or you
would like to purchase additional
remote transmitters and have them
programmed to your vehicle:

• Take all your vehicle’s
transmitters to your dealer for
programming, or

• Perform the programming
procedure yourself

Programming remote transmitters

It is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) of
your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.

To program the transmitters yourself:

• Ensure the vehicle is unlocked.

• Place the key in the ignition and

turn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF)
and cycle between 3 (OFF) and
4(ON) eight times in rapid
succession (within 10 seconds)
with the eighth turn ending in the
4 (ON) position. The doors will
lock to confirm that programming
mode has been entered.

• Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any
button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the
remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds
pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming
mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)

• Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.
The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has
been programmed.

• When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn
the ignition to 3 (OFF) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will
lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

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Illuminated entry

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

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or if the remote transmitter
lock control is pressed, or after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome
lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control or

• any door is open

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position, 10 minutes after if the
dome lamp is off, and 30 minutes after if the dome lamp switch is left
on.

Autolock (if equipped)

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:

• all doors are closed

• the engine is running

• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion.

Relock

The autolock feature repeats when:

• any door is opened then closed while the engine is running and

• you put the vehicle in motion.

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature

Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and
all vehicle doors are closed.

You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds.

1. Turn the ignition key to ON.

2. Press the power door unlock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.

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4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The horn will chirp.

6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will

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

7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the

procedure is complete.

SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicle is used.

The SecuriLocky 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.

Automatic arming

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

THEFT

light in
the instrument cluster will flash
every two seconds when the vehicle
is armed.

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Automatic disarming

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

THEFT

THEFT

light will illuminate for three seconds and then

light stays on for an extended period of time or
flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a
qualified technician.

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Key information

Your vehicle is supplied with two
coded keys. Only a coded key will

start your vehicle. Spare coded keys
can be purchased from your
dealership. Your dealership can
program your key or you can “do it
yourself”, refer to Programming

spare keys.

Large metallic objects, electronic
devices on the key chain that can be
used to purchase gasoline or similar
items, or a second key on the same
key ring as the coded key may
cause vehicle starting issues. If
present, you need to keep these
objects from touching the coded
key while starting the engine. These
objects and devices cannot damage
the coded key, but can cause a
momentary NO—START condition if
they are too close to the key during
engine start. If a problem occurs,
turn ignition OFF and restart the
engine with all other objects on the
key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded
key is an approved Ford coded key.

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If your keys are lost or stolen you
will need to do the following:

• Use your spare key to start the

vehicle, or

• Have your vehicle towed to a

dealership or locksmith. The key
codes will need to be erased from
your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded.

Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an
extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent
an unforeseen inconvenience.

The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the
wrong type of coded key may lead to a “NO-START” condition.

If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition it will cause a
“NO START” condition.

Programming spare keys

A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. Only
SecuriLocky keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you
will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already
operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily
accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure.

If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must
bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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1. Insert the first previously
programmed coded key into the
ignition and turn the ignition from
3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain
ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one
second).

2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then
2 (LOCK) and remove the first
coded key from the ignition.

3. Within ten seconds of removing
the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded
key into the ignition and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON)
(maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least one second but no more than
ten seconds).

4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the second
coded key from the ignition.

5. Within 20 seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the
ignition from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least
one second). This step will program your new key to a coded key.

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

If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine and the
theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.

If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle’s engine
and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1
through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to
have the new spare key(s) programmed.

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SEATING
Full bench seat (if equipped)

• Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or backward.
Ensure that the seat is relatched
into place.

• Pull up on the release lever

located at the bottom of the
seatback to quickly fold the
seatback forward.

40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped)

• Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or backward.
Ensure the seat is relatched into
place.

• Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

• Push down the release lever

located at the bottom of the
seatback to quickly fold the
seatback forward.

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