Ford 1998 Mustang, Mustang GT 1998 Owner's Manual

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Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 16

Seating and safety restraints 63

Starting and driving

Starting 83

Driving 88

Roadside emergencies 108

Servicing

Maintenance and care 126

Capacities and specifications 177

Reporting safety defects 185

Index 186

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Copyrightr1998 Ford Motor Company

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Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

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

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

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to

Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

WARNINGS

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

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

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

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Introduction

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

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

SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information.

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Instrumentation

Headlamp control (pg. 16)

Instrument cluster (pg. 6)

Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 43)

REAR DEF

HI LO

OFF

Driver side air bag (pg. 71)

AIR

BAG

70 90

100

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR

THEFT

120 140

100

110

160

120

180

200

130

220

140

240

150

SERVICE

LOW

ENGINE

FUEL

SOON

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

O/D OFF

BRAKE

ABS

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Electronic sound system (pg. 21)

Instrumentation

FM1

POWER AUDIO

VOLUME

OFF

FLOOR

VENT

MIX

NORM

A/C

AM/FM

MAX

A/C

CLOCK

REW

EJCT

PLAY

PROG

SCAN

AUTO

PRESET

TUNE SEEK

AUTOMATIC

DNR CrO

Climate control systems (pg. 18)

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Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster

60 70

100

120

140

AIR

BAG

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR

THEFT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

100

160

180

120

11 0

LOW FUEL

Optional instrument cluster

70 90

120 140

100

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR

SERVICE

ENGINE

THEFT

SOON

100

110

160

180

120

200

130

220

140

240

150

LOW FUEL

AIR

BAG

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

O/D

OFF

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

O/D OFF

BRAKE

ABS

BRAKE

ABS

Turn signal

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

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Instrumentation

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Safety belt

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

Charging system

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

Air bag readiness

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

Anti-theft system

Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

AIR

BAG

THEFT

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Instrumentation

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

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

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

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are:

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

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

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

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle

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Instrumentation

consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

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

Light is blinking:

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive

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

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge. The light comes on when there is approximately 1/16th of a tank indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level.

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the transmission control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission

LOW

FUEL

O/D

OFF

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Instrumentation

control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.

Traction ControlY active

This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.

ABS

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

BRAKE

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Instrumentation

Check coolant

Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is low and more needs to be added. This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

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

refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

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

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

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

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Instrumentation

GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges

E F

60 70

100

120

AIR

BAG

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR

THEFT

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

140

100

160

180

11 0

120

LOW

FUEL

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

O/D OFF

ABS

Optional instrument cluster gauges

70 90

120 140

100

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR

SERVICE

ENGINE

THEFT

SOON

100

110

160

180

120

200

130

220

140

240

150

LOW FUEL

AIR

BAG

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

O/D

OFF

ABS

BRAKE

Fuel gauge

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

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Instrumentation

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap

while the engine is running or hot.

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

C H

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

• Base instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

60 70

100

120

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR

70 90

120 14 0

100

MPH km/h

FUEL DOOR

160

140

160

180

100

110

180

240

120

200

220

150

100

11 0

120

130

140

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Instrumentation

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine.

• Base instrument

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

cluster

• Standard instrument cluster

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

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Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys.

Press the reset button until a “T” appears in the display (this

represents the trip mode). Press and hold the button for

2.5 seconds to reset.

Battery voltage gauge

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

RPMX1000

SELECT/RESET

00000 00

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressure in the

L H

system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”).

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

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Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

• Pull the headlamp control toward you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps.

• Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to the previous lamps).

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the ignition must be turned on

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking

lamps position

• the high beam headlamps must be turned off

• the parking brake is released

Always remember to turn on your

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

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Controls and features

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel:

• Rotate clockwise/ counterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low-beam position.

To turn on the courtesy lamps:

• Rotate fully counterclockwise.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

REAR DEF

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

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

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

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

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Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

NORM

A/C

MAX

A/C

VENT

OFF

FLOOR

MIX

Mode selector control

OFF

Controls the direction of the airflow to the

NORM

A/C

MAX

A/C

VENT

FLOOR

MIX

inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except VENT and FLR. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• MIX-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature

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is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

•

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

Operating tips

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

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

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

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

If your vehicle has been parked with the windows

•

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

•

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

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Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Premium Sound

FM 1

POWER AUDIO AM/FM

–+

VOLUME

123

4 5 CLOCK

DOLBY SYSTEM

AMSSCAN

SEEK

Power control

Press the control to turn the audio system

POWER

on or off.

Volume control

Press the control to raise or lower volume.

VOLUME

+–

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio mode and allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust in radio mode

Tune adjust allows you to tune in a particular radio station. You can manually locate the

AM/FM

AMS

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station by using the Automatic Music Search (AMS) button.

• Press the AMS control until the display shows TUNE.

• Press and release either

or on

SEEK

the SEEK control to change to the next frequency up or down.

• Press and hold down

or to quickly move

through the frequencies.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the

SEEK

next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the

frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

The Automatic Music Search (AMS) feature

AMS

allows you to quickly locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection.

• Press the AMS control.

• Press

to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the

tape.

The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

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In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST have a blank section of at least 4 seconds duration between programs.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio mode.

• Press the SCAN button to activate the scan mode. The radio scans up the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling.

• Press the SCAN button a second time to deactivate the feature.

Radio station memory preset

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

SCAN

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency

band with the AM/FM

AM/FM

select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek

function for more information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a

123

memory preset control until the sound returns,

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

Repeat the steps for each station memory preset button you want to set.

If the battery is disconnected, the memory preset stations will need to be reset.

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Controls and features

Bass adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BASS.

AUDIO

• Press (+) or (−) on the volume control

VOLUME

+–

to increase or decrease bass output.

Treble adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly

AUDIO

until the display reads TREB.

• Press (+) or (−) on the volume control

VOLUME

+–

to increase or decrease treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BAL.

• Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the right speakers.

• Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the left speakers.

AUDIO

VOLUME

+–

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Speaker fade adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads FADE.

AUDIO

• Press the (+) side of the volume control

VOLUME

+–

to shift sound to the front speakers.

• Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the rear speakers.

Tape play select

Insert a tape to begin tape play. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape

(with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

Rewind/fast forward

The rewind and fast forward controls work in tape mode.

Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode

• Press to rewind the tape. Play will continue once the beginning of the tape is reached or rewind is stopped.

• Press of the tape is reached, tape direction reverses and the opposite side of the tape plays.

to fast forward the tape. Once the end

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Tape eject

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

DolbyTnoise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the

button to activate (and deactivate)

Dolbyt noise reduction.

Setting the clock

Press the CLOCK control while simultaneously depressing the SEEK control.

• Press

to set the

hours.

• Press to set the minutes.

CLOCK

SEEK

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AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/MACH 460 Sound SystemT with Premium AM/FM Stereo Cassette

SCAN TUNE

SEEK

REW FF

PLAY

EJCT

PROG

FM1

POWER AUDIO

VOLUME

AM/FM

AUTOMATIC

DNR CrO

1 2 3 4 5 CLOCK

AUTO

PRESET

Power control

Press the control to turn the audio system

POWER

on or off.

Volume control

Press the control to raise or lower volume.

VOLUME

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio mode and allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM

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Tune adjust

Tune adjust works in radio mode and allows you to manually tune in

SCAN

TUNE

a particular radio station.

• Press the SCAN/TUNE button twice.

• The display reads TUNE.

Press the SEEK control to move up or down

SEEK

through the frequencies.

• Press

to move down or to move up the

frequency band.

• Press and hold down or to quickly move through the frequencies.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode

This feature allows you to automatically select

SEEK

listenable stations up or down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station down

the frequency band.

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

Seek function in tape mode

This feature allows you to locate the beginning

SEEK

of the tape selection being played or to skip to the next selection.

• Press

to listen to the previous selection on the

tape.

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

Scan function

The scan function works in radio, tape and CD mode (if equipped).

Scan function in radio mode

This feature allows you to scan the frequency band, stopping on each

SCAN

TUNE

listenable station for approximately a five-second sampling.

• Press the SCAN/TUNE button to enter the scan mode.

• This display reads SCN.

Use the SEEK button to scan up or down the

SEEK

frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station down

the frequency band.

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

Scan function in tape mode

This feature allows you to scan the tape currently playing,

SCAN

TUNE

stopping on each selection for approximately an eight-second sampling.

• Press the SCAN/TUNE button to enter the scan mode.

• The display reads SCN.

Use the SEEK button to scan the desired direction on the tape.

• Press

SEEK

to scan previous selections.

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• Press to scan forward selections.

Press the SCAN/TUNE button again to stop the scan mode on the current selection.

Radio station memory preset

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

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency

band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

AM/FM

3. Press and hold a

1 2 3

memory preset control until the sound returns,

4 5

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

If the battery is disconnected, the memory preset stations will need to be reset.

Bass adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly

AUDIO

until the display reads BASS.

• Press (+) or (−) on the volume control

VOLUME

to increase or decrease bass output.

Treble adjust

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

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• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads TREB.

• Press (+) or (−) on the volume control to increase or decrease treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BAL.

• Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the right speakers.

AUDIO

VOLUME

AUDIO

VOLUME

• Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the left speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly

AUDIO

until the display reads FADE.

• Press the (+) side of the volume control

VOLUME

to shift sound to the front speakers.

• Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the rear speakers.

Tape play select

Insert a cassette tape into the cassette deck.

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Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

Press PLAY to begin cassette tape play.

Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode

Press the control to rewind the tape.

Play will continue once the beginning of the tape is reached or rewind is stopped.

Press the control to fast forward the tape.

PLAY

PROG

REW

Once the end of the tape is reached, tape direction reverses and the opposite side of the tape plays.

Tape eject

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

EJCT

DolbyTnoise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the Dolbyt noise reduction.

button to activate (and deactivate)

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Setting the clock

Press the CLOCK control while simultaneously depressing the SEEK control.

Controls and features

CLOCK

• Press

to set the

SEEK

hours.

• Press to set the minutes.

Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD Radio/Premium Sound or MACH 460 Sound SystemT with Single CD Radio

POWER EJECT

AUDIO AUTO

VOL

–

AM/FMCOMP

PRESET

1 2 3 4 5 CLOCK

AUTOMATIC DNR

DISC

PLAY

STOP

FFREV

SCAN

TUNE

Power control

Press the control to turn the audio system

POWER

on or off.

SEEK

Volume control

Press the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL

–

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AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio mode and allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

AM/FM

• Press the SCAN/ TUNE control twice.

SCAN

TUNE

Within approximately

•

five seconds, press and release either

SEEK

or on the SEEK button to change to the next frequency up or down.

• Press and hold down or to quickly move through the frequencies.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

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

• Press next listenable station up the frequency band.

SEEK

to find the

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The scan function works in radio mode.

SCAN

TUNE

Scan function with compact disc radio

• Press the SCAN/ TUNE control once.

SCAN

TUNE

• Push

on the SEEK control to hear a brief sampling of listenable stations

SEEK

up the frequency band.

• Push

to hear a brief sampling of listenable stations down the frequency band.

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM

AM/FM

select control.

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

1 2 3 4 5 CLOCK

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

If the battery is disconnected, the memory preset stations will need to be reset.

Automatic memory store (if equipped)

Automatic memory store allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually

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set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting automatic memory store

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

AM/FM

2. Press the AUTO PRESET control.

AUTO

PRESET

3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing.

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

Deactivating automatic memory store

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

Speaker balance adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BAL.

• Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the right speakers.

• Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the left speakers.

AUDIO

VOL

–

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Speaker fade adjust

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

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads FADE.

• Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the front speakers.

• Press the (−) side of the volume control to shift sound to the rear speakers.

Reverse/fast forward in CD mode

AUDIO

VOL

–

• Press the control for less than three

REV

seconds for slow reverse.

• Press the control for more than three seconds for fast reverse.

• Press the control for less than three

seconds for slow forward action.

• Press the control for more than three seconds for fast forward action.

CD eject

Press the control to stop and eject a CD.

EJECT

If a disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed within approximately 10 seconds, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage (unless the disc is automatically ejected because it was inserted upside down, in which case the disc will not be automatically reloaded).

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Compression feature

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

Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

The effect of the feature varies with the music content.

Setting the clock

Press the CLOCK control while

CLOCK

simultaneously depressing the SEEK control.

• Press

to set the

hours.

• Press to set the minutes.

Single Disc CD Player (if equipped)

EJECT

DISC

SEEK

COMPRESS

SHUFFLE

AMS

Power and volume control

The compact disc player operates when the audio system is on and a CD is inserted (label side up).

The volume is controlled by the VOLUME control on the audio system.

SCAN

PLAY/STOP

REV/FF

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Play function

The system enters the PLAY mode when a CD is loaded, label side up, into the disc opening. The PLAY indicator will illuminate. The CD automatically loads into the unit and begins play at the beginning of the first track. When the CD reaches the end, the disc player automatically returns to the beginning of the CD and resumes play.

Stop function

Press the PLAY/STOP control to temporarily stop CD play. The stop indicator illuminates and operation returns to the radio or tape mode. Press the control again to resume CD play.

PLAY/STOP

Scan function

Press the SCAN control to enter the scan

SCAN

mode. The CD player will begin scanning the CD, stopping on each listenable track for approximately eight seconds. This continues until you press the SCAN control a second time or eject the CD. While in the scan mode, the display flashes SCAN.

Reverse/fast forward

To quickly search for

REV/FF

a particular point in a selection, press the right side of the REV/FF control (to fast forward) or the left side (to reverse). If you hold down the desired function for longer than a few seconds, the process will speed up. Release the button when you have reached the desired point of the CD.

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If you hold down the fast forward control until the end of the CD is reached, the display will show the end time of the last track and the sound will be muted. When the fast forward control is released, the player will resume play at the beginning of the first track.

AMS control

The AMS (Automatic Music Search) control on your CD player allows you to quickly find a particular selection on the disc. Press the left side of the AMS control to locate a previous selection, or the right side to locate a later selection.

Compression feature

Press the COMPRESS control to activate (and deactivate) compression adjust. Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

AMS

COMPRESS

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature plays all tracks on the

SHUFFLESHUFFLE

current CD in random order.

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

Eject

Push the EJECT control to stop CD play,

EJECT

eject the CD, and resume radio or tape operation.

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Troubleshooting the CD player (if equipped)

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not

attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

• You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player.

If your changer does not work, it may be that:

• A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.

• The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.

• The disc is dusty or defective.

• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C

(140°F). Allow the player to cool down before operating.

• A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted.

Cleaning compact discs

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

CD and CD player care

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

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

• Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of the CD player.

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Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)

Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care

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

• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

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

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a

long time when not being played.

Radio frequency information

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

AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.9, 88.1–107.1, 107.9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Radio reception factors

Three factors can affect radio reception:

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

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

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

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

Audio system warranties and service

Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for audio system warranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate

HI LO

OFF

the right turn signal.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

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

OFF

HI LO

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

Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push

HI LO

OFF

and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use.

Mist Function

To operate the Mist function of the windshield wipers,

HI LO

OFF

push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle one or two times.

HIGH BEAMS

Push forward to activate.

HI LO

OFF

FLASH TO PASS

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

HI LO

OFF

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows

the electrical

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

running.

2. LOCK, locks the

steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories

without locking the steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning

lights illuminated. Key position when driving.

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

soon as the engine starts.

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

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

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

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

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

unpaved.

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

OFF

To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle

ignition.

OFF

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

To set a speed

• Press SET/SET ACC/ SET ACCEL. For

RSM

speed control to operate, the speed

SET

ACC

control must be ON and the vehicle

COAST

speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

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

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

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

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

unpaved.

To set a higher set speed

• Press and hold SET/ SET ACC/SET

RSM

ACCEL. Release the control when the

SET

ACC

desired vehicle speed is reached or

COAST

• Press and release SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by

1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

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

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

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To set a lower set speed

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

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

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

SET ACC

COAST

SET

ACC

COAST

RSM

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal or

• Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped)

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

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Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

To return to a previously set speed

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

COAST

SET ACC

OFF

RSM

INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps (if equipped)

If equipped with a convertible top the map lamps and controls are located on the rearview mirror. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.

READING LAMPS

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

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

Express down

To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the driver window control completely down and release quickly. Depress again to stop window operation.

Window lock

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

LOCK

To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the control. Press the control again to restore the window controls.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS

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

U L

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select

the right 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.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)

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

to adjust the left mirror or to adjust

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CENTER CONSOLE

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

• dual cupholders

• auxiliary power point

• coin holder slots (if equipped)

• foglamp control (if equipped)

• convertible top control (if equipped)

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

Foglamp control (if equipped)

Turn on the parking lamps or the low-beam headlamps. Press the top portion of the foglamp control, located on the center console, to activate the foglamps. The foglamp LED will illuminate when the foglamps are on.

Press the bottom portion of the foglamp control to deactivate the foglamps.

Auxiliary power point

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

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Convertible (If equipped)

Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break the rear glass window when the top is lowered.

Lowering the convertible top

The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows either up or down.

The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may be severely damaged. Also, do not lower the top when the top material is wet.

To lower the convertible top:

1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the

parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.

2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment

behind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and ready to receive the top.

3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at

both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp rearward until the hook in the windshield header is free. The clamps are flush with the header when in the closed position.

4. Close the windshield header clamps immediately

after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.

5. If the top has not

been lowered for some time and sticks to the windshield header, push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it.

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6. Push the convertible

top switch on the console in front of the armrest and hold until the top is completely stored.

7. Disengage the

parking brake.

Installation of the boot

1. Insert boot tongue

into groove located on rear seat.

2. Push boot forward

until rear attachment engages under molding.

3. Push forward flap of

boot until both clips engage under trim panel edge. Repeat on other side of vehicle.

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4. Tuck side

attachments under molding. Repeat on other side of vehicle.

5. Push and pull front

of boot to ensure tongue is engaged into groove.

6. Removal

Raising the convertible top

The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may be severely damaged.

To raise the convertible top:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the

parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.

2. Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggage

compartment.

3. Lower the front and rear side windows.

4. Push the convertible top button, holding it until

the top unfolds and moves forward toward the windshield header.

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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the

windshield header

6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top

until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header.

7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top

should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header.

8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamp

handles into the header on the top until they are flush with the header. Pulling down on the header at the center grip while closing the latches may assist in fastening the clamps.

9. Raise the front and rear side windows.

10. Disengage the parking brake.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

The remote entry system allows you to:

• lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.

• open the trunk.

• activate the panic alarm.

• confirms that the vehicle is locked with a short

“beep” from the horn.

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

Unlocking the doors

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

With the all-door remote entry system, press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock the passenger door.

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Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors.

To confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within three seconds. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.

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

Opening the trunk

Press the control once to open the trunk.

Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block the rear view.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the alarm.

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

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

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

Illuminated entry

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

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the START/RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control or

• any door is open.

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

Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer if service is required.

If you purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be programmed), perform the following procedure:

To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in the ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in ON.

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After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When completed, turn the ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming.

All transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

Replacing the batteries

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

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace the batteries:

1. Twist a thin coin

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

2. Place the positive

(+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back together.

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SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLocky electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLocky key is read by the SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system. If the SecuriLocky key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLocky anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLocky key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate.

The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpassy on the same key ring as your SecuriLocky key may cause vehicle starting problems. These objects and devices cannot damage the SecuriLocky key, but can cause a momentary problem if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs. turn ignition off and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the SecuriLocky ignition key.

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

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

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Theft indicator

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

• When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is protecting your vehicle.

•

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

Programming spare SecuriLockY keys

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

Procedure to program spare SecuriLockY keys to your vehicle

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

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

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

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1. Insert the first previously programmed

SecuriLocky key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second).

2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first

SecuriLocky key from the ignition.

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF,

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

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second

SecuriLocky key from the ignition.

5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF,

insert the unprogrammed SecuriLocky key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). This step will program your new SecuriLocky key.

6. To program additional SecuriLocky key(s), repeat

this procedure from step 1. If the programming procedure was successful, the

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

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

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Seating and safety restraints

SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)

Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints.

The head restraints can be moved up and down.

Adjusting the front manual seat

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

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

sudden stop.

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

the hips.

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Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

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

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

sudden stop.

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

the hips.

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

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

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

Rear seat entry/exit

Use the seatback release to fold the back of the front seat forward for rear seat passenger entry or exit. This release handle is located on the lower outboard back of the seat. The seatback locks automatically when returned to the normal position.

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)

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

Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust

softness.

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Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)

The lumbar control is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback.

Move the control up to increase firmness and down to decrease firmness.

2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped)

One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space.

To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback down.

When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions

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

the hips.

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To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly

restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or

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

All occupants of the vehicle, including the

driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo

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

Each seating position in your vehicle has a

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

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

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Combination lap and shoulder belts

Insert the belt tongue

1. 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.

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

Vehicle sensitive mode

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

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

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

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When to use the automatic locking mode

• When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.

• Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a

passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). 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.

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

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

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

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

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Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

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

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

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

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

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

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

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is

The safety belt warning light and warning chime

turn off. 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 will turn on for

three seconds and then

turn off. The indicator

chime will remain off.

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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, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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

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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 air bag SRS is provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and

under in the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints.

NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of

at least 25 cm (ten [10] inches) between an occupant’s chest and the air bag module.

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

• 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.

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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 or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags

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

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

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child

seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation.

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts.

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

While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns, abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force,

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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. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot

after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the air bag is 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.

The SRS consists of:

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

• one or more impact and safing sensors,

• a readiness light and tone

• and the electrical wiring which connects the

components.

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

Determining if the system is operational

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

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

• The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.

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

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

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

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles

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

AIR

BAG

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 ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or

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

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

When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

Children and safety belts

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.

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

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seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

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

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seats

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

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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 (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions)(if equipped).

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

tether straps.

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s

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

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

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

An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child

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

Children 12 and under should be properly

restrained in the rear seat whenever possible.

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

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

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

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

Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it

6. retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

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

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

9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.

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

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

Attaching safety seats with tether straps

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

Tether anchorage hardware

Attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchor hardware, if required. Tether anchorage hardware kits (part number 613D74) including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit.

Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.

Tighten the anchor according to

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

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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

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

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

Extended idling at high engine speeds can

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

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in

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

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage

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

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your

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

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Important safety precautions

A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes at high engine RPM.

Before starting the vehicle:

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

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

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:

• Make sure the parking brake is set.

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

If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:

• Make sure the parking brake is set.

• Push the clutch

pedal to the floor.

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3. Turn the key to 4

(ON) without turning the key to 5 (START).

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BRAKE

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ABS

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

• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the may not illuminate.

light

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STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the key to 5

(START) without pressing the

accelerator pedal and release as soon as the

engine starts. The key will return to 4 (ON).

2. If the temperature is above –12°C (10°F) and the

engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait ten seconds and try again.

3. If the temperature is below –12°C (10°F) and the

engine does not start in fifteen seconds on the first try, turn the key OFF and wait ten seconds and try again. If the engine does not start in two attempts, depress the accelerator and start the engine while holding the accelerator down to the floor. Release the accelerator when the engine starts.

4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake

and release the parking brake.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach –23°C ( –10°F) or below.

For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle.

To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems

or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.

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Guarding against exhaust fumes

Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind

inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill you.

Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:

• the vehicle is raised for service.

• the sound of the exhaust system changes.

• the vehicle has been damaged in a collision.

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.

Important ventilating information

If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).

Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air.

Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.

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BRAKES

Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance.

Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning; however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture, road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or “continuous squeal” sound is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system. The ABS performs a self-check at 17 km/h (10 mph) after you start the engine and begin to drive away. A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test. This is normal. If a malfunction is found, the ABS warning light will come on. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.

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The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with loss of front braking traction.

ABS warning lamp

The

ABS

warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced.

With the ABS light on,

BRAKE

the anti-lock brake system is disabled and

normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately).

Using ABS

• In an emergency or when maximum efficiency

from the ABS is required, apply continuous full force on the brake. The ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.

• The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time

necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce

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stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.

• We recommend that you familiarize yourself with

this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.

Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost)

The Hydroboost system receives fluid pressure from the power steering pump to provide power assist during braking.

The sound of the pump operating may be heard by the driver, but this is a normal characteristic of the system.

For Hydroboost-equipped vehicles operating under normal conditions, the noise of the fluid flowing through the booster may be heard whenever the brake is applied. This condition is normal. Vehicle service is not required.

If braking performance or pedal response becomes very poor, even when the pedal is strongly depressed, it may indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system or leakage of fluid. Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and seek service immediately.

Parking brake

Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. To set the parking brake, apply the brake pedal and pull the handle up as far as possible.

The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released.

BRAKE

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The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.

Always set the parking brake fully and make

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

Your brake handle may need to be pulled up slightly to release pressure before pushing in the button.

Push the button on the end of the parking brake and push the handle down as far as possible to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy.

TRACTION CONTROLY (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Controly system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle. It is especially useful on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces. The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the Traction Controly portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is realized via

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the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The rear wheels “search” for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly.

The Traction Controly system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow, ice covered and gravel roads.

During Traction Controly operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior.

The Traction Controly on/off switch, located in front of the gearshift, illuminates when the system is OFF. The Traction Controly system will revert to the ON position every time the ignition is turned OFF and ON.

If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Controly system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering pump:

• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level.

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

If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following:

• underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)

• high crown in center of road

• high crosswinds

• wheels out of alignment

• loose or worn components in steering linkage

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Brake-shift interlock

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

If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed:

1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to

LOCK, then remove the key.

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake

pedal and shift to N (Neutral).

3. Start the vehicle.

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

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern.

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Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may overheat.

Always set the parking brake fully and make

sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle.

If the parking brake is fully released, but the

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

Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)

Understanding gearshift positions

Pull the gearshift lever towards you and downward to move the automatic gearshift.

Hold the brake pedal down while you move

the gearshift lever from P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

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P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning.

Always set the parking brake fully and make

sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).

Driving

Never leave your vehicle unattended while it

is running.

R (Reverse)

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

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N (Neutral)

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

(Overdrive)

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

(Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever.

The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster.

Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the

position. The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Transmission operates in

O/D

OFF

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gears one through three. (Drive) provides more engine braking than when:

• driving with a heavy load

• towing a trailer up or down steep hills

• additional engine braking is desired. If towing a

trailer, refer to Driving while you tow in the Trailer Towing chapter.

(Overdrive) and is useful

To return to

(Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF indicator will no longer be illuminated.

Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode.

Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in overdrive is not desired.

2 (Second)

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

1 (First)

Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to

(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed.

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must:

1. Put gearshift in N (Neutral).

2. Hold down brake pedal.

3. Depress clutch pedal.

4. Turn ignition to position 5 (START) to start the engine, let the engine idle for a few seconds, then shift into gear.

5. Release the brake pedal.

6. Release clutch slowly while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal.

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• Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch

pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.

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Recommended shift speeds

Do not downshift into 1 (first) when your vehicle is moving faster then 24 km/h (15 mph). This will damage the clutch.

Upshift and downshift according to the following chart:

Upshifts when accelerating

(recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from: 1 - 2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2 - 3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3 - 4 48 km/h (30 mph) 4 - 5 64 km/h (40 mph)

Parking your vehicle

1. Disengage the clutch, apply brake and shift into N (Neutral).

2. Set parking brake.

3. Shift into 1 (First).

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4. Turn the ignition key to position 3 (OFF).

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use

1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully.

Reverse

You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift to the right of 5 (Fifth) gear before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a feature that protects you from accidentally shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Fifth).

Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission.

To shift into R (Reverse):

1. Bring your vehicle to

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a complete stop.

2. Push the clutch pedal all the way to the floor.

3. Move the gearshift all the way to the right and pull it back into R ( Reverse).

4. Slowly release the clutch pedal.

If R (Reverse) is not engaged, continue to push the clutch pedal in while you put the

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