FORD GT 2006 User Manual

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Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 12

Entertainment Systems 15

AM/FM stereo with CD 15

Climate Controls 19

Manual heating and air conditioning 19 Rear window defroster 20

Lights 21

Headlamps 21 Turn signal control 22 Bulb replacement 23

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Driver Controls 24

Windshield wiper/washer control 24 Steering wheel adjustment 25 Power windows 26 Mirrors 26

Locks and Security 28

Keys 28 Locks 28 Anti-theft system 33

Seating and Safety Restraints 38

Seating 38 Safety restraints 39 Air bags 48 Child restraints 55

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Tires, Wheels and Loading 66

Tire Information 67 Changing tires 71 Wheel lug nut torque 79 Vehicle loading 89

Driving 95

Starting 95 Brakes 99 Transmission operation 102

Roadside Emergencies 105

Getting roadside assistance 105 Hazard flasher switch 106 Fuel shut-off switch 106 Fuses and relays 107 Jump starting 115

Customer Assistance 123

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 131

Cleaning 132

Maintenance and Specifications 139

Engine compartment 144 Engine oil 147 Battery 150 Engine Coolant 152 Fuel information 156 Refill capacities 169 Lubricant specifications 170

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Accessories 175

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 177

Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log 180 Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record 190

Index 192

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

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

CONGRATULATIONS

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

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

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

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

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

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

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

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

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

Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

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

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

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

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

Guide.

Special instructions

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

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

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

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

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

Service Data Recording

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

Event Data Recording

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

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

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

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

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

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

BRAKE

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Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

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

Anti-lock brake system:

Illuminates indicating an ABS fault. If the lamp stays on for more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is indicated, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

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

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.

• The charging system is malfunctioning.

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

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

ABS

CHECK

GAGE

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has detected a fault.

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Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door, trunk or the engine cover is ajar.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check the tail lamps for proper function.

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

Defrost: Illuminates when the rear window defroster is turned on.

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

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

GAUGES

DOOR

AJAR

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be outside the red section. If it enters

the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

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

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

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. If the pointer drops to the red section when the engine is running, stop your vehicle as soon as possible, shut off the engine and check the oil tank level. Add oil if necessary.

Do not continue to operate your engine as long as the pointer is in the red section. Otherwise, your engine may be severely damaged.

If the gauge indicates zero or very low oil pressure (needle in the red section) stop the vehicle and engine as soon as safe to do so and check the engine oil tank level.

After running, the engine may be hot. Allow the engine to cool before handling any components.

Voltmeter gauge: Measures the battery charging voltage. If the pointer moves above or below the normal operating range under normal vehicle operation, have your vehicle’s electrical system checked.

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Boost/Vac gauge: Boost VAC shows that supercharger boost and engine vacuum are functioning properly. If no boost or reduced boost is shown, have engine checked.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

Refer to Filling the tank in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer: Registers the total miles of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles of individual journeys. To reset, press and hold the button.

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM MCINTOSH CD SYSTEM

A flashing anti-theft indicator (Disc in lamp), may be activated and de-activated by pressing and holding the CD Eject control for two seconds or more with the radio turned off.

1. CD door: Insert a CD label side up. Once loaded, the “Disc in”

indicator light will illuminate and playback begins automatically.

2. Eject: Press to eject a CD when

the power is on or off.

3. Listen/Tune: In radio mode, turn

and release the inner ring right or left to incrementally tune radio frequency up or down. Hold the ring at the right or left tune position for over a second to seek-up or seek-down. In CD mode, turn and release the inner ring to select a desired track. To change modes (Radio, CD, AUX), turn and release the outer ring. Each time you turn and release the outer ring, the mode will change and appear on the display. The AUX mode is inoperative for this application.

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4. AM/FM: Press to select a

frequency band (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM). The selected band appears in the display.

Displaying the Clock:While pressing and holding the AM/FM band control, press and release the #4 preset control. Each time this operation is performed, the display will toggle between the selected mode (Radio, CD) and clock mode.

Setting the Clock: Set the display to clock mode. (Press and hold AM/FM while you press and release the #4 preset control. Do this until the time is displayed.) To set the time, press and hold AM/FM again while pressing and holding the #4 preset control for three seconds or longer. The clock display will flash. Turn and release the TUNE control to the right to advance the minutes incrementally. Turn and hold to advance the minutes continually. Turn and release the TUNE control to the left to advance the hours incrementally. Turn and hold to advance the hours continually. When the correct time is set, press AM/FM to confirm the current time.

5. Memory presets: In radio mode,

use to select stored stations. A total of 24 stations can be stored in your system — six in each band (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM). Turn the TUNE control to select a station. Then press and hold the desired memory preset. The sound will mute. When the station is stored, the sound will return and the indicator light above the control will illuminate.

A.S

6. A.S./RPT: (Autostore and

Repeat): In radio mode, this control automatically stores the strongest radio stations on the frequency band. Select the desired frequency band (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM), then press and hold A.S until AS appears in the display to indicate that the stations have been stored. Any previously stored stations will be erased as the new ones are saved. In CD mode, press the button to play the current track repeatedly. RPT will appear in the display. Press again for normal CD operation.

RPT

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7. ON/OFF/Volume/Bal: Turn outer

ring of the control to the right to turn the system ON. Once ON, turn to the right to increase the volume, turn to the left to decrease the volume. To turn the system OFF, turn the control fully to the left until the display turns off. For Balance adjustment, pull the control out and turn to the left/right to shift the sound between the left and right speakers. After adjustment, push the control back to the original position.

8. Bass/Treb: Press in and release

to extend the control for adjustment. Turn the control left/right to decrease/increase the amount of Bass. For Treble, pull the extended control out further and turn to the left/right to decrease/increase the amount of treble. After adjustment, push the control in fully to hide the control.

Power Guard: The indicator illuminates when the audio system has reached its maximum power output and the Power Guard system is controlling overload distortion.

RADIO FREQUENCIES

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

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

There are three factors that can effect radio reception:

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

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

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

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CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

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

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

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

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

• Insert more than one disc into the CD player.

• Clean using a circular motion.

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

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE

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

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MANUAL A/C SYSTEM

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in

the vehicle.

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

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

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor

vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents to

clear ice or fog from the windshield. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

4. A/C: Press and hold down briefly to engage/disengage. Uses outside or

recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and Floor/Defrost. The A/C indicator light will illuminate in MAX A/C mode and may or may not illuminate in Defrost, Floor/Defrost modes depending on the previous selections. Note: A/C cannot be activated without the fan speed adjustment being activated.

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5. Recirculated air: Used to select fresh or recirculated air operation.

May also help reduce undesired outside odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Press and hold down briefly to engage/disengage. To reduce humidity inside the vehicle, turn recirculation off. Note: The indicator light will be on when in recirculate mode, and will reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle with A/C.

OPERATING TIPS

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

• To demist the side glass, place the air flow selector in the position and aim the outboard panel vents toward the side glass.

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

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

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

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

Ensure that the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. In order to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog, push the control forward to activate the rear window defroster. While the defroster is active, the yellow indicator lamp will be illuminated.

position.

The rear window defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. To manually deactivate the rear window defroster before 10 minutes, push the control forward again (the indicator lamp will turn off).

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Pull the control rearward once to turn on your parking lamps. Push it forward to turn on your headlamps.

To turn the headlamps and parking lamps off, put the control in the center detent.

Foglamp control

The fog lamps can only be turned on when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or headlamp position.

Press the foglamp control forward to activate the fog lamps. When the highbeams are activated, the fog lamps will not operate.

Pull the fog lamp control back to center to deactivate the fog lamps.

Lights

High beams

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

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel.

• Push the control forward to brighten.

• Pull the control back to dim.

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.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps

The map lamps and controls are located on the rearview mirror. Press the controls on the bottom of the mirror to activate the lamps.

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BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all of the bulbs periodically.

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 to ensure lamp performance, light brightness, 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.

Function Trade number

Park/turn lamps (front) 5701 KA Front side marker lamps W3W Rear side marker lamps W3W Headlamps HID (see dealer) Rear stop/turn/tail lamps LED (see dealer) Backup lamps 921 Rear license plate lamps 168 High-mount brake lamp See a dealer or qualified technician Map lamps 3886X To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.

Interior bulbs

Check the operation of all of the bulbs periodically.

Replacing bulbs

For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Move the lever down for a single wipe.

For intermittent operation, move control up one position and adjust the rotary control to the desired speed.

For normal operation, move control up two positions.

For high speed operation, move control up three positions.

Mist function: To mist, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle two or three times to clear the windshield.

Windshield washer: To activate the windshield washer, push the windshield washer control. Release control to stop washer fluid spray. The wipers will provide three wipes after the wash is turned off.

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

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

2. Attach the new wiper to the

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

3. Replace wiper blades at least

once per year for optimum performance.

4. Poor wiper quality can sometimes

be improved by cleaning the wiper blades, refer to Window and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter.

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5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to

scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element.

TILT STEERING COLUMN

Pull the locking lever down to tilt and telescope the steering column to the desired orientation. Return the lever to its original position to secure the wheel.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

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

The maximum power the power point can supply is 20A and 240 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse.

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

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POWER WINDOWS

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

themselves.

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

the proximity of the window openings.

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

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to

adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

lock mirrors in place.

CELL PHONE USE

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

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

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

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

ELECTRIC DOOR RELEASE

To open the door, unlock (with the remote entry transmitter) and push the release button on the door.

Note: The vehicle doors may be unlocked by using the remote entry transmitter, however, in the event of a low battery charge, the driver’s door can be manually unlocked and opened by inserting the key into the door lock cylinder and turning counterclockwise.

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Locks and Security

KEYS

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

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

POWER DOOR LOCKS

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

• Pressing the control will unlock both doors.

• Pressing the control will lock both doors.

The power door lock controls are disabled 20 seconds after the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. Note: The door chime will sound once when the doors are locked and twice when the doors are unlocked.

Autolock

The autolock feature will lock the vehicle’s doors when:

• both doors are closed,

• the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position,

• you shift into forward or reverse, and

• the vehicle speed is greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).

Note: The door chime will sound once to indicate the doors are locked.

Relock

The autolock feature repeats when:

• either door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, and

• you shift into forward or reverse, and

• the vehicle speed is greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).

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Locks and Security

To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control

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. Note: The default setting for the autolock feature is “disabled.”

1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position. Note: Both vehicle doors

must be closed during the activation/deactivation procedure.

2. Press the power door unlock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition from 3 (ON) position to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.

4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to 3 (ON) position. 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 the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp

once to confirm the procedure is complete.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

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

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

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

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle, or

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

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Your vehicle has an all-door remote entry system.

The all-door remote entry system allows you to:

• lock or unlock both vehicle doors without a key.

• arm and disarm the anti-theft system. For more information on the anti-theft system, refer to

SecuriLock娂 Passive Anti-theft System in this chapter.

• open the luggage compartment without a key.

• activate the panic alarm.

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

Unlocking the doors

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

lamps will illuminate, the door chime will sound twice and the park lamps will flash twice.

2. Press

The door chime will again sound twice and the park lamps will again flash twice.

The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position.

Note: The vehicle doors may be unlocked by using the remote entry transmitter, however, in the event of a low battery charge, the door can be manually unlocked and opened by inserting the key into the driver’s door lock cylinder and turning counter clockwise.

and release again within three seconds to unlock both doors.

Locking the doors

• Press and release to lock both doors. Note: The parking lamps will flash once.

If either of the doors, the luggage compartment or the engine cover are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps if you press a second time and release.

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This process will also activate the vehicle’s anti-theft system. For more information on arming the anti-theft system, refer to SecuriLock娂 Passive Anti-theft System in this chapter.

Opening the luggage compartment

Press once to open the luggage compartment. Note: This feature is inoperative with the ignition in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.

• The luggage compartment can be released using the remote entry transmitter. It can also be unlatched manually by inserting the key into the lock on the driver’s side front fender. Once the key is turned, the aluminum release handle may be gently pulled to unlatch the trunk. Use care when loading items into the luggage compartment to ensure that the lid can be closed without binding.

• Ensure that the luggage compartment is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to properly latch the luggage compartment may cause objects to fall out or block the driver’s forward view.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press ignition to the 3 (ON) position to deactivate.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.

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

Replacing the battery

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

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

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

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board.

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

disposing of transmitter batteries.

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

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

5. Snap the two halves back together.

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

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

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

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

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

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To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:

1. Close both doors and fasten the driver’s seat belt to ensure conflicting

chimes do not sound during the procedure.

2. Put the key in the ignition.

3. Turn the key from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position.

4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1

(OFF/LOCK) and the 3 (ON) position. Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON) position.

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

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

6. Repeat Step 5 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.

7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position after you have

finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters.

SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

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

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

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

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

Theft indicator

The theft indicator is located on the instrument panel, below the Boost/Vac gauge.

• When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds, then turn off, to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.

Replacement keys

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

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

Programming spare keys

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

Tips:

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

• Only use SecuriLock娂 keys.

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

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

If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must

•

take your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.

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1. Insert a previously programmed

coded key into the ignition.

2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON)

position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.

4. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

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

insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition.

6. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON)

position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds.

7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.

8. Remove the previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

9. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded

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

10. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON)

position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds.

11. Your new, unprogrammed key is now programmed.

If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.

If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, or stay on for more than three seconds. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.

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

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle.

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

Arming the system

When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the park/turn lamps and will sound the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:

• Press the

• Lock the doors with the key in the key cylinder.

• Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock all the

doors, and then close the door.

Disarming the system

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

• Unlock the doors by pressing the transmitter.

• Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms.

control on the remote entry transmitter.

control on your remote entry

Triggering the anti-theft system

The armed system will be triggered if either door, the luggage compartment or the engine cover is opened without using the remote entry transmitter.

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ELECTRIC DOOR RELEASE

To open the door, unlock (with the remote entry transmitter) and push the release button on the door.

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SEATING

Notes:

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

event of a collision.

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

Adjusting the front manual seat

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

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

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

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Rotate the control to adjust seatback.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions

To maximize restraint system effectiveness, the driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position and the lap belt

must be snug and low across the hips while the vehicle is moving.

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

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

injury in a collision.

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

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

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

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

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

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

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

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

Combination lap and shoulder belts

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

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

Energy Management Feature

The safety belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

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

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• This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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

Vehicle sensitive mode

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

Automatic locking mode

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode

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

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front seating position. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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

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

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies

and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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

After any vehicle collision, the front passenger seat belt systems

must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could

increase the risk of injury in collisions.

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Safety belt pretensioner

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

The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened. The driver and front passenger seat belt system (including retractors and buckles) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front air bags and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above

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

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

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

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

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

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

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

The safety belt warning light illuminates1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime will remain off.

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BeltMinder姟

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

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not buckled approximately 5 seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned off and the vehicle speed is over about 4 mph (7 km/h)...

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

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

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

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

The BeltMinder娂 feature will not activate.

Reasons given... Consider...

“Crashes are rare events” 367 00 crashes occur every day.

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

seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.

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

miles of home.

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Reasons given... Consider...

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

comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort.

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

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

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

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

60% in light trucks.

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

single-vehicle crashes, many when

no other vehicles are around.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

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

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

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One time disable

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

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder姟 feature

Read Steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.

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

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• The parking brake is set.

• The gearshift is in N (Neutral).

• The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

• All vehicle doors are closed.

• The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.

• The parklamps are in OFF position.

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

Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

safety belt unbuckled.

4. Turn on the parklamps, turn off the parklamps.

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

safety belt unbuckled.

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

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

buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.

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

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

warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.

8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder娂 is provided by:

• The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.

• Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.

• Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per

second for three seconds.

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

complete.

Safety belt extension assembly

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

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

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

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a

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

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

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries.

Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module.

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

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

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

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

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

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag:

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

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

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

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

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

supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle

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

Children and air bags

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

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

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

rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back and turn the passenger air bag off. Refer to Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch in this chapter of the owner’s guide.

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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

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

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

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

The SRS consists of:

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

• one or more impact and safing sensors

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• a readiness light and tone

• a diagnostic module

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components

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

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

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

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

Determining if the system is operational

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

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

• The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.

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

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

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

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Passenger front air bag ON/OFF switch

An air bag ON/OFF switch

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

Turning the passenger front air bag off

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

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

If the OFF light fails to illuminate when the front passenger air

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

In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always

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

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Turning the front passenger air bags back on

The front passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn them back ON.

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

2. The OFF light will briefly illuminate and then shut off when the ignition is turned to ON. This indicates that the passenger front air bag is operational.

If the OFF light is illuminated when the front passenger air bag

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

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

The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating

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

Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a child in

a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, the passenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of a fatal injury to the infant when the air bag inflates is substantial.

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an air bag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening injuries, air bags must open with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seat

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occupant is not properly buckled up. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary air bag injuries, without reducing the overall safety of the vehicle, is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained in the vehicle, especially in the front seat. This provides the protection of safety belts and permits the air bags to provide the additional protection they were designed to provide. If you choose to deactivate your air bag, you are losing the very significant risk reducing benefits of the air bag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the safety belts, because safety belts in modern vehicles are designed to work as a safety system with the air bags.

Read all air bag Warning labels in the vehicle as well as the other important air bag instructions and Warnings in this Owner’s Guide.

NHTSA deactivation criteria

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

• the vehicle has no rear seat, or

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

infant seat, or

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

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

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat, or

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

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

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

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

according to his or her physician:

• causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger and

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

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This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the

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

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

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

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

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

Important child restraint precautions

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

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

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

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

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Children and safety belts

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

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

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

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in

your vehicle.

Child booster seats

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

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

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

When children should use booster seats

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

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

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

• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

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

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

Types of booster seats

There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:

• Those that are backless.

If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield and use the lap/shoulder belt.

• Those with a high back.

A backless booster would be a better choice because the high back booster will place the child closer to the instrument panel and airbag.

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

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

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

The importance of shoulder belts

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

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

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

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

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

collision.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seats

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

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When installing a child safety seat:

• Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag

Supplemental Restraint System

section in this chapter.

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

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

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

• Place seat back in upright position.

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

locking mode.

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

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

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included

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

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed

in the front seat unless the airbag On/Off switch is in the Off position.

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Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps

Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

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The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):

Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as

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

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

2. Locate the tether anchor located behind the passenger seat.

3. Route the child safety seat tether strap through the openings on top of the seatback.

4. You may need to pull the seat forward to access the tether anchors.

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5. Clip the tether to the anchor as shown.

If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat

may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.

6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat.

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

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

being injured in a collision greatly increases.

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

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

Some child safety seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor point. For information on using tether straps with the child safety seats, refer to

Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch and Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.

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A LATCH system for child seat installation has been provided in your vehicle at the following location:

The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the passenger seat between the cushion and seat back. The seat back must be in the full rear position to access the LATCH anchors.

To attach a child seat to the lower anchors, place the vehicle seat in the full rear position and the seatback in upright position.

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

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the

anchors shown.

If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the seat when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without raising the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the front of the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Each time you use the child seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors for child seat installation and tether anchors. Try to tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.

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

being injured in a collision greatly increases.

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INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example:

• Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).

U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA A B C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

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The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on

straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.

Temperature A B C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that

is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

TIRES

Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them.

Glossary of tire terminology

• Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,

recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.

• Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of

each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture.

• Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.

• Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a

maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s load carrying capability.

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• Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a

heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s load carrying capability.

• kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.

• PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.

• Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has

been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile (1.6 km).

• Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found

on the tire label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.

• B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the

front door.

• Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.

• Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.

• Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that

contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle.

• Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly

upon which the tire beads are seated.

INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES

Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat.

Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required.

At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company.

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Inspecting your tires

Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs.

Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended.

Inflating your tires

Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.

Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns.

Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and

may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙blowout⬙, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles.

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufactures’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally

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higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on either the tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the tire label or certification label.

When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the tire label or certification label.

If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated.

To check the pressure in your tire(s):

1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile.

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never “bleed” or reduce air pressure when tires are hot.

2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with the tire gauge.

3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure

Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.

Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver’s door for the recommended spare tire pressure.

6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.

7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges.

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TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability.

Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size

and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.

Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

If you get a flat tire while driving:

• do not brake heavily.

• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.

• hold the steering wheel firmly.

• slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

Note: This vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but does include an emergency tire inflation kit that can be used to repair one flat tire. Read the entire Tire inflation kit section that follows before attempting to repair a flat tire.

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Tire inflation kit

Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire inflation kit (located in the luggage compartment). The inflation kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound that will effectively seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects. This kit will provide a temporary seal allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 120 miles at a maximum speed of 50 mph.

Note: The inflation kit is to be used for one tire only. See your dealer for additional kits.

General information

It is possible that, especially with tire punctures larger than damage to the tire’s sidewall, a tire can not be completely sealed.

Note: Do not use the tire inflation kit if a tire has become severely damaged by driving the vehicle with a tire that has insufficient air pressure or is totally flat. Only punctured areas located within the tire tread can be sealed with the tire inflation kit. For safety reasons,

damage to the sidewall must not be repaired.

Loss of air pressure may adversely affect tire performance. For this reason:

• Do not drive the vehicle above 50 mph.

• Do not drive further than 120 miles. Drive only to the closest Ford

Motor Company dealership or tire dealer.

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• Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers.

• Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if the

tire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed.

• Read the information in the Tips for use of the tire inflation kit section to ensure safe operation of the tire inflation kit and your vehicle.

Tips for use of the tire inflation kit

Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the tire inflation kit:

• Before operating the inflation kit, make sure your vehicle is safely off the road and away from moving traffic.

• Always set the parking brake to ensure the vehicle doesn’t move unexpectedly.

• Do not remove any foreign objects, such as nails or screws, from the tire.

• When using the inflation kit, leave the engine running (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) so the

compressor doesn’t drain the vehicle’s battery.

• Do not allow the compressor to operate continuously for more than 10 minutes; this will help prevent the compressor from overheating.

• Never leave the inflation kit unattended when it is operating.

• Keep the inflation kit away from children.

• Only use the inflation kit when the ambient temperature is above

–20°F.

• Only use the inflation kit for sealing/inflating the tires on your vehicle. Do not use the kit for inflating tires on motorcycles, bicycles or any other type of tire.

• Only use the sealing compound before the expiration date. The expiration date is labeled on the unit.

• Do not store the inflation kit inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle as it may cause injury during a sudden stop or collision. Store the kit in its proper location.

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What to do when a tire is punctured

A tire puncture within the tire’s tread area can be repaired in two stages with the tire inflation kit:

• In the first stage, the tire will be reinflated with a sealing compound and air. After the tire has been reinflated, you will need to drive the vehicle a short distance (approximately two miles) to activate the sealing compound inside the tire.

• In the second stage, you will need to check the tire pressure and, if necessary, adjust tire inflation to its proper pressure.

First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air

1. Remove the hose (1) and the cable with the electrical plug (2) from

the kit’s storage compartment (3).

2. Remove the valve cap from the punctured tire, then screw the hose

firmly onto the tire’s air valve.

3. Insert the electrical plug into the vehicle’s dash mounted power point.

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4. Loosen the safety latch (4) on

the sealing compound container (5) and rotate the container until it is upright and clicks into place.

5. Peel the speed limit sticker (6)

off the side of the container and affix it to the center of the steering wheel or the instrument panel so it can be seen in plain view.

6. Start the engine (only if the

vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) to prevent

the vehicle’s battery from draining.

Do not start your vehicle in

a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. The carbon monoxide in exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine.

7. Turn the air compressor on by pressing the “I” side of the orange button.

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Note: When the sealing compound is first added into the tire, the air pressure gauge reading (7) on the compressor unit may increase up to 90 psi; this is normal and should be no reason for concern. The pressure will drop after about 30 seconds of operation.

Do not stand next to the damaged tire while it is inflating. If you

notice any unusual bulges or deformations in the tire’s sidewall during inflation, stop the air compressor and deflate the tire using the pressure release valve.

8. Inflate the tire for nine minutes or until the pressure reaches 22 psi, then turn the air compressor off by pressing the “O” side of the orange button.

Note: If the damaged tire does not reach 22 psi within nine minutes, the tire is too severely damaged and the car must not be driven. Call for roadside assistance.

9. Once the tire pressure reaches 22 psi, quickly unscrew the hose from the tire’s air valve and reinstall the valve cap. Unplug the electrical plug from the power point. Turn the sealing compound container back to its original position and close the safety latch. Stow the inflation kit in an easily accessible place since you will need it to check the tire’s air pressure again in the second stage of this operation.

10. Immediately, and cautiously, drive the vehicle a short distance (approximately two miles) to activate the sealing compound within the damaged tire. Do not exceed 50 mph.

Note: If you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise while driving, reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side of the road to call for roadside assistance. Do not proceed to the

second stage of this operation.

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Second stage: Checking tire pressure

1. Stop driving after approximately two miles. Refer to the Tips for use of the tire inflation kit for safe operation of the tire inflation kit. Then

check the air pressure of the damaged tire as follows:

• Ensure the compressor is turned off by pressing the “O” side of the orange button.

• Remove the hose and the cable with the electrical plug from the kit’s storage compartment.

• Remove the valve cap from the sealed tire, then screw the hose firmly onto the tire’s air valve.

• Start the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) to prevent the vehicle’s battery from draining.

• Insert the electrical plug into the vehicle’s power point.

• Read the air pressure gauge on the inflation kit.

2. If the air pressure reads 19 psi or higher, switch the air compressor on

by pressing the “I” side of the orange button and adjust the air pressure to the recommended pressure. This pressure can be found on a label affixed to the B-Pillar. If the air pressure is higher than the label states, reduce the excess pressure by pressing down on the pressure release valve (8).

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Note: Before driving any further, adjust the tire pressure to the recommended pressure.

3. Turn the air compressor off by pressing the “O” side of the orange

button, then unscrew the hose from the tire’s air valve, reinstall the tire valve cap, unplug the electrical plug from the power point and stow the inflation kit in its proper place.

What to do after the tire has been sealed

After using the inflation kit to seal you tire, you will need to replace the sealing compound and hose. Sealing compound and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer. Empty sealing compound bottles may be disposed of at home; however, liquid residue from the sealing compound should be disposed by your local Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer, or in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.

Note: After the sealing compound has been used, the maximum vehicle speed is 50 mph and the maximum driving distance is 120 miles. The sealed tire should be replaced immediately, or at least within the 120 miles.

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Note: If you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise while driving, reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side of the road to call for roadside assistance.

You can check the tire pressure any time within the 120 miles by performing the following:

1. Ensure the compressor is turned off by pressing the “O” side of the

orange button.

2. Remove the hose and the cable with the electrical plug from the kit’s

storage compartment.

3. Remove the valve cap from the sealed tire, then screw the hose firmly

onto the tire’s air valve.

4. Insert the electrical plug into the vehicle’s power point.

5. Start the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a

well-ventilated area) to prevent the vehicle’s battery from draining.

6. Read the air pressure gauge on the inflation kit.

If the tire pressure needs to be increased, operate the air compressor and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure as indicated on the label on the B-Pillar.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*

lb.ft. N•m

⁄2x 20 100 135

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or

foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.

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INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL

Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.

Information on “P” type tires

P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.)

1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks.

Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).

2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire.

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width.

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.

5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter.

6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owner’s Guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer.

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law.

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7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart.

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law.

Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h)

M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h)

R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h)

T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h)

V 149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h)

Y 186 mph (299 km/h)

Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR.

8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall.

9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or

AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season.

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10. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the tire label or the safety certification label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades

• Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the

wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 course as a tire graded 100.

• Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B,

and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

• Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C,

representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on either the tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label.

The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc.

⁄2) times as well on the government

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Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires

“LT” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below:

1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks.

2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire’s load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits.

3. Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual; defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).

4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle.

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Information on “T” type tires

“T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below:

T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size.

Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example.

1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks.

2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire.

3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall.

4. D: Indicates a “diagonal” type tire. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.

5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter.

Location of the tire label

You will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.

TIRE CARE

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some of the important maintenance items:

Tire wear

Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires periodically. Advanced and unusual tire wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip

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the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage.

When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or “wear bars”, which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these “wear bars”, the tire is worn out and should be replaced.

Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist:

• Fabric showing through the tire rubber

• Bulges in the tread or sidewalls

• Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls

• Cracks in the tread groove

• Impact damage resulting from use

• Separation in the tread

• Separation in the sidewall

• Severe abrasion on the sidewall

If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be replaced.

Tire tips

Your Ford GT is equipped with unique wheels and tires designed to enhance performance and appearance. To continue providing this performance, extra care must be taken when operating and maintaining your vehicle.

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Tires

Your Ford GT is equipped with low profile, high performance tires that are designed to optimize handling, steering and braking. These tires are not designed for off-road or winter performance, and their ride, noise and wear characteristics are different than other tires. Also, because of their lower profile, the tires are more susceptible to damage due to potholes and rough or unpaved roads. To ensure that your tires perform as designed, it is important that you maintain your tires properly:

• Always maintain your tire pressures according to the tire information label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door using an accurate gauge.

• Tire pressures are specified “cold” and should be checked after the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours. Do not reduce pressure of warm tires.

• Check your tire pressure often to maintain it properly. Tire pressure can diminish over time and fluctuate with temperature.

• Do not overload your vehicle. Maximum vehicle and axle weights are listed on the tire information placard.

• Extra caution should be taken when operating the vehicle near its maximum load, including assuring proper tire pressure and reducing speeds.

• Extra caution should be taken when operating on rough roads to avoid impacts that could cause tire damage.

• In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect you tires for damage.

• Inspect your tires for damage on a regular basis. If a tire is damaged, replace it immediately.

• Proper suspension alignment is critical for maximum performance and optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven tire wear, have you alignment checked.

• Rotate tires as recommended in this section of the Owner Guide.

• When replacing tires, the only way to assure original performance is to

use the original equipment tire.

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Wheels

Your Ford GT is equipped with unique wheels matched to the tires. These wheels are more susceptible to damage due to their diameter, width and low profile tires. To avoid damage to your wheels:

• Maintain proper tire pressure (see “Tires” previously listed).

• When installing wheels, always torque lug nuts to specification with a

torque wrench.

• Inspect your wheels for damage on a regular basis. If a wheel is damaged, replace it immediately.

• In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect the outer diameter of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage

Operating a performance vehicle at higher than normal speeds

Your Ford GT is capable of operating at higher than normal speeds and is equipped with tires rated for the vehicles’ maximum speed. However, it is important to remember to always drive safely, obey all traffic laws and only operate your Ford GT at higher than normal speeds at locations and under conditions where such can be done safely. Also, before operating your vehicle at higher than normal speeds:

• Maintain your tire pressures according to the tire information and high speed warning labels located on the B-pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.

• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and damage. Replace any damaged wheels or tires.

Winter driving

The original equipment tires on your Ford GT are designed for maximum performance in dry and wet conditions. They are not designed for winter use on ice or snow and cannot be used with snow chains or other tire mounted traction aids.

Tire and wheel alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically.

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Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels.

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.

Tire rotation

Because your vehicle is equipped with unique larger tires on the rear wheels, you can only rotate tires side to side. You must not rotate tire in a crisscross pattern or front to rear. If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.

Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).

• Tire rotation

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.

Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.

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SNOW TIRES

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers.

VEHICLE LOADING

This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings from the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label and Tire Label:

Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

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Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Look for “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.” for maximum payload. The payload listed on the tire label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant. If any aftermarket or dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the tire label in order to determine the new payload.

The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited

either by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover.

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Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These

numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits

could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo).

The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

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Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight rating

limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the

certification label.

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities

than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.

Steps for determining the correct load limit:

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (1400–750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.).

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

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The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity:

• An example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (636 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. You and your friends average 220 lb. (100 kg) each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb. (14 kg) each. Is there enough load capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? The calculation would be: 1400 – (5 x 220) – (5 x 30) = 1400 – 1100 – 150 = 150 lb. Metric conversion; 636 kg – (5 x 100) – (5 x 14) = 636 – 570 = 66 kg. Yes, you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport 4 of your friends and golf bags.

• Another example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (636 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weighed 220 lb. (100 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 – (2 x 220) – (12 x 100) = 1400 – 440 – 1200 = – 240 lb. Metric conversion; 636 kg – (2 x 100) – (12 x 45) = 636 – 200 – 540 = –104 kg. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be:

1400 – (2 x 220) – (9 x 100) = 1400 – 440 – 900 = 60 lb. Metric conversion; 636 kg – (2 x 100) – (9 x 45) = 636 – 200 – 405 = 31 kg. Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Certification label found on the driver’s door.

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)

Recreational towing is not approved for this vehicle.

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STARTING

Positions of the ignition

1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine

and all electrical accessories except the audio system and power windows, which retain power for 10 minutes or until the door is ajar. This position also locks the steering wheel and allows key removal.

2. ACC, allows electrical accessories

to operate while the engine is not running.

3. ON, all electrical circuits are operational and warning lights are

illuminated. Key position when driving.

Preparing to start your vehicle

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

When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter.

Driving

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk

of fire or other damage.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine

compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

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

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

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

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

Important safety precautions

When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

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

3. Make sure the parking brake is set.

4. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.

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5. Turn the key to 3 (ON).

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

Cold weather starting/operating tips

Due to the high-performance design of this vehicle, certain precautions should be taken when starting and operating the vehicle at temperatures below 0°F (-18°C):

1. Ensure battery is fully charged.

2. Once engine is started, allow to operate at idle for 10-15 minutes to allow engine fluids to reach operating temperature

3. Extra care should be taken engaging the clutch for the first few minutes of driving. Quick engagement of the clutch or throttle should be avoided.

4. Transmission shift efforts and clutch effort will be higher than normal due to the viscosity of the fluids being higher at low temperatures.

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Starting the engine

1. Turn the key to 3 (ON).

2. Press the red START ENGINE button on the instrument panel, then release the button as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter.

Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 1 (OFF/LOCK), wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

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

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

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

Important ventilating information

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

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BRAKES

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

Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.

ABS warning lamp

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

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

BRAKE

ABS

BRAKE

Using ABS

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

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible.

The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released.

To release, press and hold the button, pull the handle up slightly, then push the handle down.

BRAKE

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the

gearshift is securely latched in 1 (First).

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

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

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FORD GT 2006 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Lights

Driver Controls

Locks and Security

Seating and Safety Restraints

Tires, Wheels and Loading

Driving