FORD Windstar 2000 User Manual

Contents
Before driving Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 26 Seating and safety restraints 119 Starting and driving
Starting 161 Driving 165 Roadside emergencies 180 Servicing
Maintenance and care 203 Capacities and specifications 254 Customer assistance 260 Reporting safety defects 272
Index 273
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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.
Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.
Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.
Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.
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WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation Warning
Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid ­Non-Petroleum Based
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
See Owner’s Guide
Child Seat Tether Anchorage
Traction Control
Windshield Defrost/Demist
Power Windows Front/Rear
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Rear Window Defrost/Demist
Power Window Lockout
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
MAX
MIN
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Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks
Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid Level
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Jack
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Instrumentation

Instrument cluster
Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 86)
(pg. 8)
Gearshift (includes O/D
OFF control)
(pg. 169)
Driver air bag
(pg. 140)
P
Headlamp control
(pg. 26)
FUEL
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ON
OFF
Instrument panel
dimmer control
(pg. 27)
O/D OFF
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4
6
3
TRAC
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ACTIVE
TRAC
2
OFF
THEFT
RPMX1000
1
60
80
40
80
20
40
MPH
TEMP
120
BRAKE
H
100
160
km/h
RES
SET
+
CST
_
O/D
ON/OFF
Traction control*
(pg. 167)
Speed control
(pg. 82)
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Message center controls*
(pg. 16)
INFO
SETUP
RESET
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Reverse sensing system*
(pg. 78)
Electronic sound system
(pg. 38)
VOL - PUSH ON
OFF
T/C
AM FM
SEEK TUNE
REW FF
123456
DISC
FM1
ST
FM1
ST
DOLBY B NR
SCAN
BASS TREB SEL BAL
SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE
FRONT
REAR
OFF
REAR CONT
EJ CD
MAX A/C
EJ
MUTE
TAPE
AUTO
CLK
FADE
A/C
Climate control system
(pg. 28)
* if equipped
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
O/D OFF
80
TEMP
120
100
160
km/h
120
200
H
MPH
40
40
60
80
BRAKE
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4
TRAC
ACTIVE
RPMX1000
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7
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THEFT
FUEL
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TRAC
2
OFF
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Some Warning Lights will show in the cluster equipped with a Message Center as words.
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.
Traction ControlY active (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. It also illuminates when the
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Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event.
For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.
Traction ControlY off light (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON position and illuminates when the Traction Controly system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
Anti-theft system
Refer to SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.
TRAC
OFF
THEFT
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light remains on or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter.
ABS
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not
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illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.
O/D off
Illuminates when the Transmission Control Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive control in the Controls and Features chapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.
What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
O/D
OFF
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Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any door is open.
Bulb Warning
Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and one of the exterior bulbs has burned out.
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Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the START position and when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating
and safety restraints chapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Turn signal chime
Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
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GAUGES
O/D OFF
80
TEMP
F
H
FUEL
120
100
160
km/h
120
200
MPH
40
40
60
80
BRAKE
5
4
TRAC
ACTIVE
RPMX1000
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7
20
THEFT
FUEL
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TRAC
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OFF
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Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while
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the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
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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4
3
6
7
2
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RPMX1000
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Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
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H
120
80
160
km/h
200
100
120
40
80
20
40
MPH
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating
TEMP
temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
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Trip odometer
Registers up to 1 600 kilometers (1 000 miles) of individual journeys. To display, depress the control. To reset, depress and hold the control for 2 seconds. To set back to odometer, depress the control again.
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on your
km/h
200
120
instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime.
Selectable features
Info menu
This control displays the following control displays:
Compass/Outside Temperature
Distance to Empty
Average Fuel Economy
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
Display On/Off
INFO
SETUP
RESET
trip mi
Setup menu
Press this control for the following displays:
Language
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Units (English/Metric)
System Check
Single/Dual Display Mode
Reset
Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu.
Language
1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed.
2. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices.
3. Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice.
Units (English/Metric)
1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed.
2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric.
System check
Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.
Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored.
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The sequence of the system check report is as follows:
1. oil life in XX%
2. charging system
3. washer fluid level
4. brake fluid level
5. doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.
6. rear liftgate status
7. exterior lamps (headlamps, front turn, brake, tail and cornering/side repeater lamp status)
8. traction control (if equipped)
9. fuel level
10. distance to empty
Single/Dual Display Mode
1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current display mode.
2. Press the RESET control to change from the Single to the Dual display.
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
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This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.
Driver’s door ajar Warning cannot Passenger door ajar Driver rear door ajar Passenger rear door ajar Check charging system Warning returns Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Liftgate ajar Warning returns Low brake fluid level Check tail lamps Check headlamps Check rear turn lamps Check front turn lamps Check cornering/side repeater lamps (if equipped) Change oil soon Oil change required Check traction control Low washer fluid Check turn signal on reminder
DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed.
DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s rear door is not completely closed.
PASSENGER REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed.
LIFTGATE AJAR. Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
be reset
after 10 minutes
after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON
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electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the transmission fluid and level. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. The center high-mount brakelamp is not monitored.
CHECK HEADLAMPS. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
CHECK TAIL LAMPS. Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK FRONT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK REAR TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK SIDE REPEATER LAMPS (if equipped). Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. Displayed when the turn signal is activated and the vehicle is driven more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
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LOW WASHER FLUID. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Displayed when the Traction Controly system is not operating properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further information, refer to Traction controly in the Driving chapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 8 000 km (5 000 miles) or 180 days] perform the following:
1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function.
2. Press and release the RESET control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW.
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3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display “IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET.
4. Press and hold the RESET control to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%. Your oil life is now reset.
To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:
1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function.
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2. Press and release the RESET control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW.
3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display “IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET.
4. Release the RESET control momentarily, then press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER.
5. Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX%.
6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP to continue the system check.
DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules.
Fuel Computer
Oil life
Charging system
Door sensor
Liftgate sensor
Exterior lamps
Traction control
Washer fluid
Brake Fluid
Compass
Outside temperature
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis.
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Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment.
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map.
4. From Info menu, select the Compass/Outside Temperature function.
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5. Press and hold the RESET control until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting.
6. Release the reset control, then slowly press down again.
7. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control.
8. Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function.
9. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. This will take up to three circles to complete calibration.
10. The compass is now calibrated.
FUEL ECON AVG
Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in liters/100 km or miles/gallon.
If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:
your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up
differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at
service stations
variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another
rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallon)
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1. Drive the vehicle at least 8 km (5 miles) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average.
2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed
control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.
DIST TO EMPTY (DTE)
Selecting this function from the INFO menu will give you an estimate of how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle. Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few kilometers (miles).
The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for 1 second when you have low fuel level indicated on the fuel gauge.
TRIP ELAPSED DRIVE TIME
Select this function from the INFO menu to display your trip elapsed drive time and will display and accumulate when the key is in the RUN position.
1. Press the INFO control until the message center display shows the TRIP ELAPSED TIME XXXX.
2. Hold the RESET control down for two seconds to clear display.
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Select this function from the INFO menu to turn your message center display OFF or ON.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
the key must be in the ON position,
the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running 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.
High beams
Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off and the headlamp control is in the HEADLAMP position. The system will not turn off the parking lamps if the headlamp control is in the PARK position. For interior lights, refer to Illuminated entry in this chapter.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lighting during headlamp and parklamp operation.
Rotate control to full up position to turn on all interior lights.
Rotate control to next position (adjustment dial) and move up and down to adjust the instrument panel lights.
Rotate to the first or second lower detent position to turn on the instrument panel lights to full brightness.
This control also has other features that are activated when any door is
opened:
Rotate to full up position or next position (adjustment dial) to turn on all interior lights.
Rotate to first lower detent position to activate “sleeping baby mode” —
dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will illuminate.
The second lower detent position (full down) will shut off all interior lights.
The dome lamp will not illuminate if the panel dimmer/dome lamp control is switched to OFF.
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AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a fixed period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.
To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to OFF.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating system (if equipped)
AUTO
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
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Temperature control
Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.
OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short
(Floor) — Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside
(Floor and defrost) — Distributes outside air through the
(Defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield
(Panel) — Distributes outside air through the instrument panel
registers.
periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
(Panel and floor) — Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers and the floor ducts.
air through the floor ducts.
windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts.
defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
Operating tips
In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.
To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.
Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.
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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).
Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.
To get maximum heating performance from the second row floor vents (located under the front row seats), place the front mode selector control in the setting.
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)
Manual heating and air conditioning system without rear controls (if equipped)
(floor) position and set the fan speed to its highest
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MAX
A/C
A/C
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