Ford Ranger 2006 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo 19 AM/FM Stereo single CD/MP3 system 21 In-dash CD6/MP3 disc Premium/Audiophile Pioneer audio
system 29
Tremor IV CD/MP3 audio system 37 Auxiliary Input Jack 46 Satellite Radio Information 47
Climate Controls 51
Heater only 51 Manual heating and air conditioning 52
Lights 54
Headlamps 54 Turn signal control 57 Bulb replacement 58
Driver Controls 64
Windshield wiper/washer control 64 Steering wheel adjustment 65 Power windows 66 Mirrors 67 Speed control 67
Locks and Security 72
Keys 72 Locks 72 Anti-theft system 76
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Seating and Safety Restraints 79
Seating 79 Safety restraints 82 Airbags 97 Child restraints 105
Tires, Wheels and Loading 116
Tire Information 118 Tire Inflation 120 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 133 Vehicle loading 137 Trailer towing 143 Recreational towing 154
Driving 156
Starting 156 Brakes 160 Transmission operation 163
Roadside Emergencies 178
Getting roadside assistance 178 Hazard flasher switch 180 Fuel pump shut-off switch 180 Fuses and relays 181 Changing tires 191 Lug Nut Torque 199 Jump starting 200 Wrecker towing 205
Customer Assistance 206
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 212
Cleaning 213
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Maintenance and Specifications 220
Engine compartment 222 Engine oil 226 Battery 232 Engine Coolant 234 Fuel information 239 Air filter(s) 256 Part numbers 257 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 259 Engine data 264
Accessories 268
Index 271
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:
In the United States: www.ford.com
In Canada: www.ford.ca
In Australia: www.ford.com.au
In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the
safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

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

Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
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Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as:
how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.
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Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

Cell phone use

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
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Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this
Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front
Airbag - Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation Warning
Child Seat Tether Anchor
Anti-Lock Brake System
Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
See Owner’s Guide
Child Seat Lower Anchor
Brake System
Brake Fluid ­Non-Petroleum Based
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield Defrost/Demist
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Rear Window Defrost/Demist
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Power Windows Front/Rear
Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock
Power Window Lockout
Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks
Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid Level
Emission System Engine Air Filter
MAX
MIN
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Check Fuel Cap
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Low Tire Pressure Warning
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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.
Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check Engine warning light to come on.
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It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed or properly re-installed fuel filler cap depending on driving and fuel tank level conditions. Refer to Fuel
filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a failure to brake proportioning and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.
Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected; have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.
BRAKE
P!
ABS
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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A BeltMinder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the BeltMinderchime feature,
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Engine coolant temperature (if equipped): Illuminates when the
engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible , switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Foglamps: Illuminates when the foglamps are turned on. Refer to Foglamp control in the Lights chapter.
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Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).
Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open.
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Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Four wheel drive low (if equipped): Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive high (if equipped): Illuminates when
four-wheel drive high is engaged. It may also illuminate when the 4WD LOW is engaged, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.
Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft System has been activated.
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.
Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
O/D
OFF
4x4
LOW
4x4
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High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Door ajar warning chime: Sounds when any door is opened (or not fully closed).
Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h).

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. Press the button once until “TRIP” appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). To reset the trip, press and hold the control again for approximately 2 seconds, until the trip reading is 0.0 miles (kilometers). To toggle between trip and odometer, press and release the control.
Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.
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Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Proper gauge indication requires the ignition to be in the OFF or ACCESSORY position during refueling, otherwise correct fuel indication after refueling can be slow to update. Also, a minimum of 3 gallons is needed for correct indication after refueling.
The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo (if equipped)

Display preference: You can select Clock mode, which displays the time, or Frequency mode, which displays the current radio frequency, to appear in the radio display. Press CLK repeatedly to toggle between Clock and Frequency modes. If clock mode is selected and a radio function is pressed (i.e. SEEK, TUNE, Memory Presets), the radio information will display momentarily and then again display the time.
1. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
2. CLK —To set the time: Ensure that your audio system is turned off. Press and hold CLK until the hours flash in the display. Press
AUDIO to adjust the hours. Press and hold CLK again until the minutes flash. Press
to adjust the minutes.
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To set the display mode: Press repeatedly to toggle between Clock mode and frequency mode.
3. AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly to toggle through the following
modes and use adjustments in those modes.
/ to make
Bass: Press
Treble: Press
Balance: Press
right speakers.
Hours: Press
Minute: Press
4. Tune: Press to manually go down/up ( and in audio mode to select various settings.
5. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To tune a preset station, press the desired memory preset.
6. SEEK: Press access the previous or next radio
station. If pressed for less than .5 seconds, the system will seek to the next or previous station.
7. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to adjust the volume levels. If the volume is set above a certain level, and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back to a “nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back on.
AUDIO to decrease/increase the bass setting.
AUDIO to decrease/increase the treble setting.
AUDIO to adjust the audio between the left and
AUDIO to decrease/increase the hours.
AUDIO to decrease/increase the minutes.
/ ) the radio frequency
SEEK to
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AM/FM stereo single CD system (if equipped)
1. CD eject: Press to eject the CD.
2. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press
MENU to adjust the
hours/minutes. Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
3. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
4. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to toggle through the following
modes and use adjustment in those modes.
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Autoset: Press MENU to set the strongest local radio stations
for AM/FM1/FM2 without losing your original manually set preset stations. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Bass: Press
MENU to decrease/increase the bass setting.
Treble: Press
Balance: Press
MENU to decrease/increase the treble setting.
MENU to adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
Fade: Press
MENU to adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
5. TUNE: Press to manually go down/up (
/ ) the radio
frequency and also to select various settings in menu mode.
6. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD in random order.
7. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD track. The selection will repeat continuously until deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
8. FF (Fast forward): Press to manually advance in a CD track.
9. REW (Rewind): Press to manually reverse in a CD track.
REW
1
10. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To recall a previously set station, press the desired memory preset button briefly.
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11. SEEK/TRACK: Press to access the previous/next ( / ) strong station. In CD mode, press to advance to the previous/next (
track.
12. SCAN: Press to toggle between SCAN ON and SCAN OFF. When activated, the system scans up through and plays a brief sampling of available radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
13. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
14. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease 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.
15. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already present in the system, the disc will begin to play.
16. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.
/ )
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.
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AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system (if equipped)
1. CD eject: Press to eject the CD/MP3.
2. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press
MENU to adjust the
hours/minutes. Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
3. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
4. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through the following
modes and use adjustment in those modes.
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CATEGORY (Satellite Radio if equipped): Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY ALL). In
CATEGORY ALL, press Sirius Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press
to select the channels within each category. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific channel. To select a different category, press MENU until CATEGORY ALL appears in the display.
Press
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
Autoset: Press for AM/FM1/FM2 without losing your original manually set preset
stations. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Bass: Press
/ to select a different category.
MENU to set the strongest local radio stations
MENU to decrease/increase the bass setting.
/ to scroll through the list of available
SEEK or SCAN
Treble: Press
Balance: Press
right speakers.
Fade: Press rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press MENU go to the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU to access this feature. Use
Track # / Normal music name/File name: Press MENU to access and use name or file name).
5. TUNE: Press to manually go down/up ( frequency and also to select various
settings in menu mode.
/ to scroll through MP3 display options (track #, normal music
MENU to decrease/increase the treble setting.
MENU to adjust the audio between the left and
MENU to adjust the audio between the front and
MENU to
MENU to select flat file mode or directory mode.
/ ) the radio
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In CATEGORY ALL, press / to scroll through the list of available Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to Category
Mode under Menu for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
6. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the current CD/MP3 tracks in random order. In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order.
7. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track. The selection will repeat continuously until deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
8. FF (Fast forward): Press to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.
9. REW (Rewind): Press to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
10. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To recall a previously set station, press the desired memory preset button briefly. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
11. SEEK/TRACK: Press to access the previous/next (
/ ) strong
station. In CD/MP3 mode, press to advance to the previous/next
/ ) track.
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REW
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In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press
the selected category. Press and hold SEEK to fast seek through the previous /next channels. In TEXT MODE, press display text. In CATEGORY ALL, press
In CATEGORY MODE, press SEEK to select a channel within that category.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
12. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and CD mode, press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In MP3 flat file mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.
In MP3 music name/file name mode, press and release to view the next 12 characters in the MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press and release to view the Satellite text message.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop.
13. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in
SEEK to view the previous/additional
TUNE to select a category.
14. AUX: Press to scroll through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (Satellite Radio modes, if equipped) and LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode, if equipped). To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
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15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease 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.
16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already present in the system, the disc will begin to play.
17. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label side up.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.
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Premium and Audiophile In-dash CD6/MP3 disc Pioneer audio systems (if equipped)
1. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already in the system, the disc will start playing.
3. EJ (CD eject): To eject an individual CD/MP3, press the eject control and select the correct slot number by pressing the corresponding memory preset. Press and hold to eject all CD/MP3s.
4. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press adjust the hours/minutes. Press CLK to display the time when the
ignition is off.
5. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
MENU to
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6. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to toggle through the following
modes and use adjustment in those modes.
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for
AM/FM1/FM2 . Press MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Bass: Press
/ to make
MENU to set.
MENU to decrease/increase the bass setting.
Treble: Press
Balance: Press
right speakers.
Fade: Press rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press MENU the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU to access this feature. Use
Track #/normal music name/file name: Press MENU to access and use name or file name).
7. TUNE/DISC: Press to manually go down/up ( frequency, select the previous/next CD or to select various settings in
menu mode.
8. TEXT: In MP3 music name/file name mode, press to view the next 12 characters in the MP3 music name/filename of the current MP3 track and directory.
9. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in random order. In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order.
/ to scroll through MP3 display options (track #, normal music
MENU to decrease/increase the treble setting.
MENU to adjust the audio between the left and
MENU to adjust the audio between the front and
/ to go to
MENU to select flat file mode or directory mode.
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10. Compression: In CD/MP3 modes, press to bring loud and soft passages together for a more consistent listening level.
11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track. The selection will repeat continuously until deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12. FF (Fast forward): Press to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.
13. REW (Rewind): Press to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
14. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset.
15. SEEK/TRACK: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press to access the previous/next strong station or track. In MP3 directory
mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory.
16. SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.
17. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease 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.
18. LOAD: Press to load a CD/MP3. To load a CD/MP3 disc to a specific slot, press LOAD and select the slot number by pressing the memory preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs.
19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3, label side up.
REW
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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.
Premium and Audiophile In-dash CD6/MP3 disc Satellite Compatible audio systems (if equipped)
1. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already in the system, the disc will start playing.
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3. AUX: Press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (Satellite radio modes, if equipped) and LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode, if equipped). To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
4. EJ (CD eject): To eject an individual CD/MP3, press the eject control and select the correct slot number by pressing the corresponding memory preset. Press and hold to eject all loaded CDs.
5. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press adjust the hours/minutes. Press CLK
to display the time when the ignition is off.
6. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
7. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly to toggle through the following
modes and use adjustment in those modes.
CATEGORY (Satellite Radio if equipped): Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY ALL). In
CATEGORY ALL, press Sirius Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press
to select the channels within each category. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific channel. To select a different category, press MENU until CATEGORY ALL appears in the display.
Press
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
/ to select a different category.
MENU to
/ to make
/ to scroll through the list of available
SEEK or SCAN
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Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
MENU to set.
Bass: Press
Treble: Press
Balance: Press
right speakers.
Fade: Press rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press MENU the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU to access this feature. Use
Track #/ normal music name/file name: Press MENU to access and use name or file name).
8. TUNE/DISC: In radio mode, press to manually go down/up
( access another CD. Also use in
menu mode to select various settings.
In CATEGORY ALL, press SIRIUS channel categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to Category
Mode under Menu for further information.
9. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in random order. In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order.
/ to scroll through MP3 display options (track #, normal music
/ ) the radio frequency, or to
MENU to decrease/increase the bass setting.
MENU to decrease/increase the treble setting.
MENU to adjust the audio between the left and
MENU to adjust the audio between the front and
/ to go to
MENU to select flat file mode or directory mode.
/ to scroll through the list of available
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10. COMP (Compression): In CD/MP3 modes, press to bring loud and soft passages together for a more consistent listening level.
11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track. The selection will repeat continuously until deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12. FF (Fast forward): Press to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.
13. REW (Rewind): Press to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
REW
1
14. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band
FF
REW
1
REPEAT
2
3
COMP
SHUFF
5
4
6
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
15. SEEK/TRACK: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode,
press
/ to access the
previous/next strong station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press
SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press
the selected category. Press and hold
SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in
SEEK to fast seek through
the previous /next channels.
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In TEXT MODE, press SEEK to view the previous/additional display text. In CATEGORY ALL, press
In CATEGORY MODE, press that category.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
16. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and CD mode, press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In MP3 flat file mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.
In MP3 music name/file name mode, press and release to view the next 12 characters in the MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press and release to view the Satellite text message.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
17. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease 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.
18. LOAD: Press to load a CD/MP3. To load a CD/MP3 disc to a specific slot, press LOAD and select the slot number by pressing the memory preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs.
TUNE to select a category.
SEEK to select a channel within
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19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3, label side up.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.

Tremor IV CD/MP3 audio system (if equipped)

1. EJ (CD eject): To eject an individual CD, press the eject control and select the correct slot number by pressing the corresponding memory preset. Press and hold to eject all loaded CDs.
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2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already present in the system, the disc will begin play.
3. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until SELECT HOUR/SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press TUNE ( adjust the hours/minutes.
Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
4. TUNE: In radio mode, press to manually go up or down the radio frequency, or to access another CD. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.
5. TEXT: In MP3 music name/file name mode, press to view the next 12 characters in the MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
6. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in random order. In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order.
7. COMP (Compression): In CD/MP3 modes, press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.
8. MENU: Press MENU to toggle through the following modes
and adjustments in these modes.
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU to access, use stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If
there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press
TUNE to make
/ )to
TUNE to set. When the six strongest
TUNE again to disengage.
BASS: Press
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TREB (treble): Press TUNE to decrease/increase the treble levels.
BAL (Balance):Press TUNE to adjust the audio between the
left and right speakers.
FADE: Press rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press TUNE to select Flat file mode or Directory mode.
Track number/normal music name/file name: Press view by track number, music name or file name.
9. ON/OFF/VOL (Volume): Press to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to adjust the volume levels. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back on.
10. SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD/MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.
11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track. The selection will repeat continuously until deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12. FF (fast forward): Press to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.
TUNE to adjust the audio between the front and
TUNE to go to
TUNE to
13. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset button.
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14. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
15. REW (rewind): Press to manually reverse a CD/MP3 track.
16. SEEK: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press access the previous/next strong
station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory.
17. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
18. LOAD: To load a CD/MP3 disc to a specific slot, press LOAD and select the slot number by pressing the Memory Preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs.
19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3, label side up.
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Tremor IV CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible audio system (if equipped)
1. EJ (CD eject): To eject an individual CD/MP3, press the eject control and select the correct slot number by pressing the corresponding memory preset. Press and hold to eject all loaded CD/MP3s.
2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already present in the system, the disc will begin play.
3. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until SELECT HOUR/SELECT MINUTE is
displayed. Press TUNE ( adjust the hours/minutes.
Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
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4. TUNE: In radio mode, press to manually go up or down the radio frequency, or to access another CD. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.
In CATEGORY ALL, press Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to Category
Mode under Menu for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
5. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in random order. In MP3 directory mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random order.
6. COMP (Compression): In CD/MP3 modes, press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.
7. MENU: Press MENU to toggle through the following modes
and adjustments in these modes.
CATEGORY (Satellite Radio if equipped): Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY ALL). In
CATEGORY ALL, press Sirius Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK or SCAN
to select the channels within each category. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific channel. To select a different category, press MENU until CATEGORY ALL appears in the display.
Press
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU to access, use stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If
there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press
TUNE to make
/ to select a different category.
/ to scroll through the list of available
/ to scroll through the list of available
TUNE to set. When the six strongest
TUNE again to disengage.
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BASS: Press TUNE to decrease/increase the bass levels.
TREB (treble): Press
levels.
BAL (Balance):Press left and right speakers.
FADE: Press rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press Flat file mode or Directory mode.
Track number/normal music name/file name: Press view by track number, music name or file name.
8. ON/OFF/VOL (Volume): Press to turn the system ON/OFF. Turn to adjust the volume levels. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back on.
9. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and CD mode, press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In MP3 flat file mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of MP3 tracks. In MP3 directory mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of all tracks in the current directory. Press again to stop.
In MP3 music name/file name mode, press and release to view the next 12 characters in the MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press and release to view the Satellite text message.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop.
TUNE to adjust the audio between the front and
TUNE to decrease/increase the treble
TUNE to adjust the audio between the
TUNE to go to
TUNE to select
TUNE to
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Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
10. REPEAT: Press to repeat the current CD/MP3 track. The selection will repeat continuously until deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
11. FF (fast forward): Press to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track.
12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press the desired memory preset button.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
13. MUTE: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
14. REW (rewind): Press to manually reverse a CD/MP3 track.
15. SEEK: In radio, CD and MP3 flat file mode, press access the previous/next strong
station or track. In MP3 directory mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current directory.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press
the selected category. Press and hold the previous /next channels.
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SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in
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In TEXT MODE, press SEEK to view the previous/additional display text. In CATEGORY ALL, press
In CATEGORY MODE, press that category.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
16. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
17. AUX: Press to cycle through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (Satellite radio modes, if equipped) and LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode, if equipped). To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
18. LOAD: To load a CD/MP3 disc to a specific slot, press LOAD and select the slot number by pressing the Memory Preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs.
19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3, label side up.
TUNE to select a category.
SEEK to select a channel within
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Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ) which allows you to plug and play auxiliary audio devices, located in one of two places.
Press AUX repeatedly on your audio system to access AIJ mode. When LINE IN appears in the display, plug in your auxiliary audio device. Use the controls on your audio device to control fast forward, pause, play, etc. The volume level on your audio system will be adjusted by the volume settings of the auxiliary audio device. Adjust the volume settings of the auxiliary audio device accordingly. You may use the volume controls either on your audio device or the vehicle audio system. Ensure that the volume control on your audio device is not turned down to enable you to hear the audio.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.
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CD/CD player care
Do:
Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.
Audio system warranty and service
Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

Satellite radio information (if equipped)

Satellite radio channels: Satellite radio frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts within a frequency range of 2320.0 MHz-2332.5 MHz. This frequency range is sub-divided into over 120 channels of music, news, sports, weather and traffic programming. For a complete set of SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels, visit www.sirius.com or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474. For a quick reference of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel guide, refer to the Sirius Welcome Kit.
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Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance:
Antenna Obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible.
Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute.
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference.
SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that broadcasts over 120 channels of music, sports, news and entertainment coast-to-coast. A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:
Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of
sale or lease of the vehicle.
SIRIUS online media player access: providing access to all 100%
commercial-free music channels over the internet. Call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474 to obtain login instructions and your password.
For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.
Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This12digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure
present.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available.
No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
If this message does
not clear within a short
period of time, or with
an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have
a fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
This previously
available channel is no
longer available. Tune to another channel. If
the channel was one of
your presets, you may
choose another channel
for that preset button.
Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The
system is working
properly.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO TEXT Song title information
not available.
NO TEXT Category information
not available.
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from
the SIRIUS satellite or
SIRIUS tower to the
vehicle antenna.
UPDATING Update of channel
programming in
progress.
CALL SIRIUS 1–888–539–7474
Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUS Satellite
Radio.
Song title information
not available at this
time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
Category information
not available at this
time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
You are in a location
that is blocking the
SIRIUS signal (i.e.,
tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage,
etc). The system is
working properly. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
No action required. The
process should take no
longer than one
minute.
Call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve
subscription issues.
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Climate Controls

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.
3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm
weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.
Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air
flow to the back seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
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4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.
3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only. Temperature of airflow not adjustable.
A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
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Operating tips

To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF position.
Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the highest fan speed.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

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

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in
the high beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light control and in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
or position and the
on the headlamp

High beams

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

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a reduced light output.
To activate:
the ignition must be in the ON position and
the headlamp system is in the OFF position or parking lamp position.
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.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control up or down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting.
Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

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

Headlamp aim adjustment

The headlamps are designed to be mechanically aimed, but can also be aimed visually by doing the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.
(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
(4) Horizontal reference line
(5) Center of headlamps
(6) Center line of the vehicle
2. The center of the headlamp is marked either on the lens (a circle or cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the wall or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps and open the hood.
4. Locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern and place the top edge of the intensity zone even with the horizontal reference line (4). If the top edge of the high intensity area is not even with the horizontal line, follow the next step to adjust it.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster for each headlamp. Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up).
6. In addition to the horizontal line marked in step 2, a pair of vertical lines (5) must be marked at the center line of the headlamps on the wall or screen.
7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the left edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow the next step to adjust it.
8. Locate the horizontal adjuster for each headlamp. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

Push down to activate the left turn signal.
Push up to activate the right turn signal.
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INTERIOR LAMPS

Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)

The courtesy lamp lights when:
any door is opened.
the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on.
the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn (front) 2 3457 AK (amber) Side marker lamps 2 194 NA Headlamps 2 9007 Fog lamps (if
equipped) Hi-mount brake lamp 1 922 Rear stop/turn/tail
lamps Rear turn (STX only) 2 3156
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2
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Rear license plate lamps
Backup lamps 2 3155 or 3156 (STX) Dome lamp 1 912 Map/dome-SuperCab
(if equipped) Map/dome-Regular
Cab (if equipped) All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs/front park bulbs/turn signal bulbs
To remove the bulb(s):
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then open the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
2
2
1
194
904
904
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling rearward.
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4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise and slide the ring off the plastic base.
5. Remove the old bulb by pulling it
straight out of the lamp.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position and then open the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pry up the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
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3. Remove screw(s) from lamp assembly and disengage lamp assembly (it has a snap fit).
4. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
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Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and the open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle.
3. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise turn and remove from lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb socket.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
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Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers (from desired interval to low or high speed position); rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk:
briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid.
a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid.
a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.
Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired location.
3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include:
Utility compartment with cassette/compact disc storage
Cupholders
Flip up armrest
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Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can
injure you in a collision.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
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The auxiliary power points are located on the instrument panel.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. Refer to Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for fuse ratings in your vehicle.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window.
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One touch down

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

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power side view mirrors (if equipped)

To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
mirror or to adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.

Fold-away mirrors

Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.
to adjust the left
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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
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Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and release
it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET + control and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
5. The indicator light
instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill.
If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
If the vehicle speed decreases to 30 mph (48 km/h) or less, your speed control will disengage
on the
Disengaging speed control
To disengage the speed control:
Depress the brake pedal or
Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).
Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.
Note: When you use the clutch pedal to disengage the speed control, the engine speed may briefly increase, this is normal.
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Resuming a set speed
Press the RES (resume) control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RES control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Increasing speed while using speed control
There are three ways to set a higher speed:
Press and hold the SET + control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.
Press and release the SET + control to operate the Tap-Up function. Each tap will increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control.
Reducing speed while using speed control
There are three ways to reduce a set speed:
Press and hold the CST - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.
Press and release the CST ­control to operate the Tap-Down function. Each tap will decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped) until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control.
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Turning off speed control
There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
Press the speed control OFF control.
Turn OFF the ignition.
Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.

CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo area shade (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with notches in the side trim panels that are used for a cargo area shade. See your authorized dealer for more information.

BEDRAILS (IF EQUIPPED)

This bedrail is for appearance use only.
To help prevent injury, do not use bedrail to retain cargo.
Retain cargo with the pickup tiedown hooks.

BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extend the pickup box for longer loads.
To extend the bed extender:
1. Lower tailgate.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to release it from the pickup box.
3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate.
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4. Evenly push down on the
extender and push the round knobs in on each side locking it in place.
Green markings on the shaft indicate the locked position. The locking clip screws below the middle bar can be tightened counterclockwise for extra security.
Note: If the red marking on the shaft is visible, the bed extender is not locked or properly secured.
To stow the bed extender, follow Steps 1 through 4 in reverse order. The bed extender may be used to secure a load of up to 100 lb. (46 kg)
on the tailgate.
The bed extender should always be kept in the stowed position with the tailgate closed when not in use.
When driving the vehicle off road, the bed extender should be in the stowed position and the tailgate closed. Failure to stow the bed extender could cause serious damage to the tailgate and bed extender during a collision.
To remove the bed extender:
1. Extend the bed extender.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to unlock it. Make sure the locking clip screws
are loose before removing the extender.
3. Press the locking clips below the
middle bar on each side and lift the extender out of the bed.
Note: Remove and store the bed extender when not in use. To install the bed extender, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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Locks and Security

KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency.
If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft system, your keys are coded to your vehicle; using a non-coded key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized dealer.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press the top of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to lock all doors.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by:
weather conditions,
nearby radio towers,
structures around the vehicle, or
other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
UNLOCK
LOCK
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Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:
unlock the vehicle doors without a key.
lock all the vehicle doors without a key.
activate the personal alarm.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to your authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
doors.

Locking the doors

Press and release to lock all the doors. The park lamps will flash once to confirm lock; if any of the doors are not properly closed, the lamps will not flash.
If flash again and the horn will chirp to confirm all doors are locked and closed. If either door is ajar the lamps will not flash and the horn will chirp twice.
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
is pressed a second time within three seconds, the lamps will

Sounding a panic alarm

Press will flash for approximately 3 minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the parklamps
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To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure.
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Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence.
To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is
electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK)
position to 3 (OFF).
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)
position and 4 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters. Note: After 20 seconds, you will automatically exit the programming mode.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
3
2
1
4
5

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or
the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
after 25 seconds of illumination.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
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The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps after several minutes if they are left on accidentally.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key.
Note: The SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.

Anti-theft indicator

The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument cluster.
Vehicles equipped with the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft system behave as follows:
When the ignition is in the 1(OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds for a total of 10 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocksystem is functioning as a theft deterrent.
When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate a programmed key has been validated and the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft system has enabled the engine.
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Vehicles without the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft system behave as follows:
When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will not flash.
When the igniton is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate the engine is enabled.

Replacement keys

If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.

Programming spare keys

You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
Tips:
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.
Only use Securilockkeys.
You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that
already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible.
If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.
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1. Insert a previously programmed
coded key into the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition from the 3
(OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF)
position, and remove the coded key from the ignition.
4. Within ten seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key,
insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition.
5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position.
Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second but not more than 10 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, and remove the second key
from the ignition.
7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded
key, insert the unprogrammed key (new/valet key) into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position.
Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least one second.
9. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from Step 1 for each additional key.
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Seating and Safety Restraints

SEATING

Notes:
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Adjusting the front manual seat

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is
moving.
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined
too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects
off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system.
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Lift the release bar to move seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is locked into place.
Pull lever located at the side of the seat cushion up to adjust seatback.
60/40 seat (if equipped)
To gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest (if equipped), lift the latch to open lid.
The 60/40 seat cupholder (if equipped) is detachable for cleaning.
Firmly grasp the bottom of the cup holder and pull up.
To re-attach:
Slide the cupholder over the two pins located on the front of the 60% driver’s seat.
Press down until it is firmly latched into place.
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Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)

Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness.
Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness.

Passenger side rear access

Pull up on the recliner handle. The seat will lean forward. Lift the release bar to move the seat forward to access the rear area of the cab.
To return seat to original position, slide the seat bottom back, then push the seatback up to lock it in place. The seat will lock, and you will have to use the release bar to move the seat back to the original position.

REAR SEATS

Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped)

To open, pull inboard and down on the seat strap.
To stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to the fully upright position.
Do not install a child seat in the center facing jump seats as there are no child restraints recommended for use in this seating
position.
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Center facing jump seat (4 door SuperCab) (if equipped)

To open, pull seat assembly down, then raise seatback.
To stow the seat, fold seat back down and raise seat assembly to the fully upright position.
Do not install a child seat in
the center facing jump seats as there are no child restraints recommended for use in this seating position.
Booster seats must be installed only in seating positions
equipped with a combination lap/shoulder belt.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System

The Personal Safety Systemprovides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant classifications and conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety Systemconsists of:
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.
Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management
retractors, and safety belt usage sensors.
Driver’s seat position sensor.
Front crash severity sensor.
Front passenger sensing system
Passenger Airbag Off indicator light.
Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors.
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Restraint system warning light and back-up tone.
The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt
pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, and indicator lights.
How does the Personal Safety Systemwork?
The Personal Safety Systemcan adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant classification and conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either none, one, or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant classification and conditions.
The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety Systemdetermined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags and pretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag Supplemental Restraints section in this chapter.
Front crash severity sensor
The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety Systemto distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners.
Driver’s seat position sensor
The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System娂 to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level.
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Front passenger sensing system
For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front.
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.
Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back
seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.
The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag when a rear facing child seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the airbag when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of the airbag(s) after a collision.
When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the “pass airbag off” indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. See Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section of this chapter.
Front safety belt usage sensors
The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety Systemto tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety belt usage sensors later in this chapter.
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Front outboard safety belt pretensioners
The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Canopysystem. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags.
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors
The front safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management retractors section in this chapter.
Determining if the Personal Safety Systemis operational
The Personal Safety Systemuses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety Systemis not required.
The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, front passenger sensing system, and the driver seat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following.
The warning light will either flash or stay lit.
The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is
turned on.
A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety Systemserviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
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Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from
injury in a collision.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a safety belt.
Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt
assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder.
3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.
Do not attempt to open the rear door when the rear safety belt
is buckled as damage to the belt may occur.
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Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

Lap belts

Adjusting the front center seat and rear center facing jump seat lap belts (if equipped)
The lap belt does not adjust automatically.
The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the
hips, not across the waist.
Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.
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Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.
For the rear jump seat, shorten and fold the belt into the seat when not in use.

Energy Management Feature

This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.
This energy management system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.
The front outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger outboard safety belt has two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

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

Automatic locking mode

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front seat. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter.
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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 pulled out.
Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all outboard
seating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function.
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BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if
the safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked authorized dealer.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could
increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Safety belt pretensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions.
The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.
The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including
retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags and safety belt pretensioners.

Front safety belt height adjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front outboard passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
Regular Cab and 4–door Super Cab
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To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, push the button and slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there isa8inch(20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.
Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt
across the torso.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if
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equipped), child safety seat tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer 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.
The energy absorbing functions may have been activated in a collision so the restraints should be examined; if the front airbags have deployed, the pretensioners have also deployed and must be replaced — regardless of whether there was an occupant in the passenger seat or not.
Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt
assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.
Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...
The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...
The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...
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The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.
The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.
The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.
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BeltMinder

The BeltMinderfeature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver’s and front passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled.
The BeltMinderfeature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the BeltMinderfeature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system.
Both the driver’s and passenger’s safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the BeltMinderfeature. The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger. If the BeltMinderwarnings have expired (warnings for approximately 5 minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the BeltMinder feature.
If... Then...
The driver’s and front passenger’s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON...
The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...
The BeltMinderfeature will not activate.
The BeltMinderfeature is activated ­the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.
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If... Then...
The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
“Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The
“I’m not going far” 3of4fatal crashes occur within
“Belts are uncomfortable” We design our safety belts to enhance
“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident.
“Safety belts don’t work” Safety belts, when used properly,
The BeltMinderfeature is activated ­the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.
more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1in4ofuswillbe
seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.
25 miles (40 km) of home.
comfort. If you are uncomfortable ­try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort.
BeltMinderreminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by
60% in light trucks.
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Reasons given... Consider... “Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes, many when
no other vehicles are around.
“Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do
much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted.
“The people I’m with don’t wear belts”
“I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when
“I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are
Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate
into the buckle to avoid the BeltMinderchime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s air bag system.
Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.
used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.
ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent
ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.
One time disable
If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the safety belt for that seating position, the BeltMinderis disabled for the current ignition cycle. The BeltMinderfeature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds. Confirmation is not given for the one time disable.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinderfeature
The driver and front passenger BeltMinderare deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process.
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Read Steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.
Note: The driver and front passenger BeltMinderfeatures must be disabled/enabled separately. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the same key cycle.
The driver and front passenger BeltMinderfeatures can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
The parking brake is set
The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)
The ignition switch is in the OFF position
The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled
While the design allows you to deactivate your BeltMinder,this
system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the BeltMindersystem activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinderfeature while driving the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute)
Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.
3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, buckle
then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.)
After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds.
4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, at a moderate speed, buckle
then unbuckle the safety belt.
This will disable the BeltMinder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
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This will enable the BeltMinder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again.

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

The airbag supplemental restraint system is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term “supplemental restraint” means the airbags are intended as a supplement to the safety belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy, and airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy.
The airbag supplemental restraint system consists of:
driver and passenger dual stage airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags).
one or more impact and safing sensors.
the same indicator light, RCM (restraints control module) and
diagnostic unit used for the Personal safety system.
Front passenger sensing system
Passenger airbag off indicator light.
The airbag supplemental restraints are an integral part of the Personal Safety System. They are designed to be deployed in cases where the Personal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions and crash severity are appropriate to activate these devices. Refer to the Personal Safety System section in this chapter.
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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.
Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module.
Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in
front of an active airbag.
All occupants of the vehicle,
including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.
Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air
bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.
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 airbag module. Placing
objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Airbag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your authorized dealer.
The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to
an occupant in the center front seating position.
Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle
(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.
Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag
sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate installation of additional equipment.

Children and airbags

For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide.
Do not install a child seat in
a center facing jump seat.
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Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a
rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.
Booster seats must be installed only in seating positions
equipped with a combination lap/shoulder belt.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they
can be properly restrained.

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?

The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
The fact that the airbags 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. Airbags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts.
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