Lincoln CONTINENTAL 2001 Owner Manual

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 25 Seating and safety restraints 84 Starting and driving

Starting 112 Driving 116 Roadside emergencies 132 Servicing

Maintenance and care 150 Capacities and specifications 200 Customer assistance 205 Reporting safety defects 217

Index 218

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

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.

ICONS

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

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

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

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

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

WARNINGS

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

Introduction

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 recommended 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.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Introduction

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

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

Check fuel cap

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Headlamp

control

(pg. 25)

Turn signal control

(pg. 49)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Wiper/washer control

(pg. 50)

Autolamp

(pg. 26)

Instrument panel

dimmer control

(pg. 26)

Speed control

(pg. 51)

Driver air bag

(pg. 97)

Electronic sound system controls*

(pg. 51)

Message Center

(pg. 14)

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Clock

(pg. 33)

Audio system

(pg. 34)

Climate controls

(pg. 51)

Heated seat control

(pg. 86)

Climate control system

(pg. 27)

*if equipped

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the

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ENGINE

SOON

On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

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

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to

illuminate. Examples are:

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

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

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

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

Light is blinking:

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

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

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.

AIR

BAG

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.

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Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to indicate a system check. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not 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.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

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

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 Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

BRAKE

ABS

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Turn on headlamps (if equipped)

Illuminates to remind the driver to turn the headlamps on when:

• the daytime running lamps are on (if equipped)

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LAMPS

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• the autolamps are off

• the autolamp sensor determines it is night time

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.

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.

Traction ControlY off light

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.

T/ C OFF

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.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

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

Key-in-ignition warning chime

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

Headlamps on warning chime

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

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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 or after refueling. The ignition should be in

the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small

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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.

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Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

The odometer is located in the message center. It registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Pressing the E/M control (if equipped) will alternate between English (miles) and Metric (kilometers) measurements.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

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

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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.

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER

The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ON position.

The message center tells you about the condition of your vehicle by two methods:

• operator selectable features

• continuous warning reporting of

monitored systems

You can select different features for the message center to display by using the message center controls located to the right of the instrument cluster. You will hear a tone when you press one of these controls. However, the message center will display the appropriate warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored systems.

If you have a vehicle with the Driver Select System, which allows you to save operator selectable features to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2, you have a DRIVER ID control in place of the E/M control.

The message center will display the Memory Profile System features (operator selectable features) which are selected from the MENU and VEHICLE HANDLING controls.

The Memory Profile System allows for two primary drivers to save their individual seat and outside rearview mirror position preferences. The feature will then be set to the remote entry transmitter, that will automatically recall the saved individualized preferences. Refer to Basic Operation of Memory Profile System in this section.

SYSTEM

E/M

VEHICLE HANDLING

TRIP

RESET

DISPLAY

DTE ECON

DRIVER ID

SELECT

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Basic operation of Memory Profile System

In order for the system to be able to store or recall an individual’s seat and mirror position preferences, the Memory Profile must first recognize who will be driving the vehicle. Drivers may identify themselves to the system one of two ways:

• Pressing the unlock control on the appropriate remote transmitter (Memory position 1 or Memory position 2 is identified by the number on the back of the remote transmitter) before opening the driver’s door.

• Entering either the Personality 1 or Personality 2 personalized code into the keyless entry keypad before opening the driver’s door.

For information on programming personalized codes see Remote and Keyless entry systems in the Control and features section.

Once the system has identified the driver (Memory position 1 or Memory position 2), the seat and mirror will automatically begin to move to that driver profile. Changes made to the seat and mirror positions will automatically be saved to that profile.

If the driver should enter the vehicle without first identifying themselves, all features will remain at their last setting or position and any settings will be saved to the vehicle not individualized settings.

MEMORY 1 RECALL

OFF

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If Memory position 1 or Memory position 2 wishes to make temporary changes to their seat or outside mirror positions without affecting their preferred positions they may do so by:

• Using the switch on the back of the remote transmitter to turn the Memory Profile System OFF prior to pressing the unlock control on the remote transmitter or unlocking the vehicle with the key.

• Entering the vehicle without identifying themselves using the two methods listed above.

• Turning the DRIVER ID (if equipped in the message center) OFF to allow for temporary setting changes.

This option may be useful to temporarily reposition the driver’s seat and mirrors during an extended drive.

Operator selectable features System check

Pressing this control causes the message center to cycle through the status of each of the systems being monitored. For each of these systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.

The sequence of the system check report is:

• voltage level

• engine temp

• oil level

• coolant level

• washer fluid

• doors (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.

• trunk closed

MEMORY1 RECALL

OFF

SYSTEM

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• exterior lamps (front turn, brake and tail)

• fuel level

• distance to empty

• traction control

• ride control

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

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. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.

Door Ajar Cannot be reset Driver’s Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission Overheat Check Transmission Low Oil Level Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Tire Pressure (if equipped)

RESET

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Gear Display Data ERR Warning reappears after key is Check/Tighten fuel cap Brake Lamp Out Check Traction Control Check Ride Control Trunk Ajar Check Steering Assist Low Washer Fluid Air Leveling Disabled Tail Lamp Out Check FRT Turn Lamps Turn on Headlamps

DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a side or back door is not completely closed.

DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed.

CHECK ENGINE TEMP. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT. 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 TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not operating properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

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

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 when you have approximately 80 km (50 miles) to empty.

LOW ENGINE COOLANT. Displayed when the engine coolant level is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when the tire pressure is low. Check the tire pressure. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter.

GEAR DISPLAY DATA ERR. Displayed when the data used to provide the redundant gear selection display on the instrument cluster is missing or invalid. In this case, the instrument cluster redundant gear selection display is turned off. The driver should use the mechanical position indication on the center console gear selector as temporary indication. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible.

CHECK/TIGHTEN FUEL CAP. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed. Proper fuel filler cap installation is checked automatically as the vehicle is driven but not until after some fuel is used (fuel gauge drops below full). Once the fuel filler cap is properly secured, the “CHECK/TIGHTEN FUEL CAP” message will turn off after a short period of driving. Refer to Fuel Filler Cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

BRAKE LAMP OUT. 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 TRACTION CONTROL. Displayed when the Traction Controly system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the message center and the amber T/C OFF light in the Traction Controly on/off switch is not illuminated, the Traction Controly system will be partially operable. 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.

CHECK RIDE CONTROL. Displayed when the air suspension system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. The message may also be displayed if

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the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended maximum payload. This is a normal condition if the vehicle is overloaded. To correct this condition:

1. Remove or redistribute the payload per the recommended maximum

requirements.

2. Turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF to ON again.

If the message reappears:

1. Turn the air suspension switch (located in the trunk) OFF.

2. Contact your dealer for service as soon as safely possible.

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

TRUNK AJAR. Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed. CHECK STEERING ASSIST. Displayed when the steering system is

not operating properly. If this message is displayed while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

LOW WASHER FLUID. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Checking and adding washer fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.

AIR LEVELING DISABLED. Displayed when the air suspension switch is in the OFF position.

TAIL LAMP OUT. Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.

CHECK FRT 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.

TURN ON HEADLAMPS. Displayed when the headlamps are activated by the autolamp sensor.

E/M (if equipped)

Press this control to switch the odometer and display readouts from metric (kilometers) to English (miles) units.

E/M

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DRIVER ID (if equipped)

Press this control and use SELECT to choose DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 when choosing operator selectable features. Seat and mirror positions and nine operator selectable features, found under the MENU and VEHICLE HANDLING controls, will be saved to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2. These will be automatically recalled when the drivers identify themselves to the system with the remote entry transmitter (refer to Basic Operation of Memory Profile System in this section) or selecting DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 in the message center. When a vehicle setting is changed, the message center will display “SAVED TO DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2” for 5 seconds to confirm the change has been made. Press the SELECT to choose “OFF” for temporary position/setting changes which will not be stored.

Press this control to change various convenience settings throughout the vehicle. Each press of the MENU control will display the following:

• Traction control (returns to “ON” everytime vehicle is started).

• Express window (completely goes down with one touch on the power

switch).

• Auto lock (locks the doors when the vehicle reaches 5 km/h [3 mph]).

• Horn chirp (sounds horn one time whenever the doors are locked

using the remote transmitter).

• Seat access (moves seat back to aid entry/exit from the vehicle).

• Reverse mirrors (tilts the exterior mirrors downward to assist parking

using reverse).

• English/metric (changes the odometer and display readouts)

Press the SELECT control to change the settings to ON or OFF. These settings will be saved to the vehicle not individualized settings. Vehicles equipped with the DRIVER ID control, the settings will be saved

to DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.

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SELECT

Press the SELECT control to change settings in MENU or VEHICLE HANDLING modes.

VEHICLE HANDLING

Press this control to adjust the STEERING EFFORT SETTINGS between NORMAL, LOW and HIGH.

Vehicles equipped with the DRIVER ID control, press this control once to adjust RIDE CONTROL SETTINGS between NORMAL, PLUSH and FIRM. Press this control a second time to adjust the STEERING EFFORT SETTINGS between NORMAL, LOW and HIGH. The combination of firm ride control and low steering effort cannot be selected.

Press the SELECT control to change settings.

TRIP

Press this control to display the first of two trip odometers. Press it again to display the second trip odometer.

To reset the displayed trip odometer, press the RESET control.

VEHICLE HANDLING

SELECT

TRIP

RESET

DISPLAY

Press this control to turn the message center display off. Press it again to turn the display on. Warnings override an off display and must be reset for the display to be off again.

RESET

Press this control to reset:

• warnings

• average fuel economy

• trip odometers

The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET.

DISPLAY

RESET

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DTE/ECON

• Press the DTE/ECON control once to display approximately how far you can drive before running out of fuel, or the distance to empty (DTE). To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you fill the tank.

• Press the DTE/ECON control a second time to display the average fuel economy in liters/100 kilometers or miles/gallon, based on distance traveled and rate of fuel used information.

• To reset this feature, press the RESET control while average fuel economy is displayed (while you are driving).

The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds and sound a tone for 1 second when you have approximately:

• 40 km (25 miles)

• 16 km (10 miles)

DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy initialized by the factory. This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is based on more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) of driving history, and is reinitialized if the battery is disconnected.

If the FUEL LEVEL ERROR message is displayed, there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Checking your highway fuel economy using the electronic message center display

The following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual highway fuel economy. Since this procedure requires the vehicle speed control system to be set to highway speeds, it must be run only on suitable roadways where long distance speed control can be safely maintained.

You may notice gradual improvement in fuel economy over the course of your vehicle’s break-in period (approximately 1 600 kilometers [1 000 miles]).

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RESET

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1. Set the speed control. Refer to Speed control in the Controls and

features chapter.

2. Press the Distance to Empty

(DTE) Economy (ECON) control until “Average Miles per Gallon” is displayed.

3. Press the RESET control to clear

the DTE/ECON system memory.

• Actual highway fuel economy is now displayed. This current average measure will change as the

speed control system changes the engine speed to maintain a constant vehicle speed. This is most noticeable in hilly environments.

It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

DTE ECON

RESET

Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

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

The exterior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position.

The instrument panel lighting will dim noticeably approximately 15 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The lights will remain in this state until 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

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

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

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

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High beams

Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

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

• Push up to brighten.

• Push down to dim.

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OFF

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DIM

AUTOLAMP CONTROL

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 preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.

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LAMP

MAX

OFF

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• To turn autolamps on, push the control up toward the MAX position. As you press this switch, the autolamp system’s status will be displayed in the message center. The system can be set to provide light for up to three minutes after you turn the ignition OFF.

• To turn autolamps off, push the control down toward OFF.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system

The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls, the fan speed control or the steering wheel controls (if equipped).

Turning the EATC on

Press AUTO, any of the override controls or the fan speed control. The EATC will only operate when the vehicle is running.

Turning the EATC off

Press OFF. The Outside Temperature (EXT) function will continue to operate until the ignition is turned off.

EXT OFF AUTO

AUTO

MAX A/C

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REAR

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REAR

EXT OFF AUTO

MAX

A/C

Automatic operation

Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed

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remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed or the steering wheel controls (if equipped) are pressed.

When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will not operate. In 3 increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary.

Temperature selection

The display window indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override controls) and manual control of fan speed (

) if automatic fan speed

is not desired. To control the temperature, select

any temperature between 18°C (65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing the temperature control.

⁄2minutes or less, the fan speed will start to

AUTO

FRONT

REAR

For continuous maximum cooling, push the temperature control until 16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

For continuous maximum heating, push the temperature control until 32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

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Temperature conversion

Press MAX A/C and FRONT at the same time (for one second) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

EXT OFF AUTO

MAX A/C

EXT

FRONT

Your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control to change your electronic message center display from English to Metric. This control will also change the temperature display. Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Instrumentation chapter.

Fan speed ( )

When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions. You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control or the steering wheel fan speed control to cancel automatic fan speed operation. Press the

EXT OFF AUTO

MAX

A/C

control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. Press the steering wheel control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed.

The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fan

operation and relative speed.

AUTO

REAR

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.

Manual override controls

The override controls allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

EXT OFF AUTO

AUTO

MAX A/C

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except will also operate only when required when AUTO has been selected.

FRONT

REAR

.It

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However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.

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

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature will display 16°C (60°F). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

•

• (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield

• FRONT

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

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

(Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

(Floor)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. Heating

and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode.

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

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

periods of time only, use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

Displaying outside temperature

Press EXT to display the outside air temperature. It will be displayed until EXT is pressed again.

Controls and features

EXT OFF AUTO

MAX

A/C

If the selected temperature is changed while the outside temperature is displayed, the new temperature will be displayed for four seconds after it is changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window.

If a manual override function is selected while the outside temperature is displayed, the new function will be displayed for four seconds after it is changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window along with the override selection.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Operating tips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Select PANEL & FLOOR

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Set the fan speed to HI

4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows

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

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

Controls and features

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

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

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

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

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

CLOCK

Press to increase the time displayed.

FRONT

REAR

Press to decrease the time displayed.

Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

Your audio system is equipped with selective lighting, a unique lighting strategy. This lighting feature is operable when the headlamps are illuminated. During the operation of any selected mode, lighting for the individual function controls will either illuminate or turn off. Those controls which have a function for the specific mode of operation selected will be lit, while the controls which have no function for that mode will be turned off.

Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Alpine Audio System (Radio Controlled CD Changer Compatible)

VOL PUSH ON

TAPE EJ RDS

MUTE

SEEK

12 34 56

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFF

TUNE

BASS

TREB

SCAN AUTO

BAL

SEL

FADE

DSP

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High Level Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette (Radio Controlled CD Changer Compatible)

SEL

BAL

FADE

SHUFF

VOL PUSH ON

MUTE

TAPE

REW

BASS

TREB

DOLBY B NR

SEEK

TUNE

SIDE 1-2

RDS

SCAN AUTO

COMP

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

Volume/power control

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

VOL PUSH ON

Turn the control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

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.

Controls and features

Speed sensitive volume

With this feature, radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1 through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting.

With the radio on, press and hold the volume control for five seconds, then press:

VOL PUSH ON

•

to increase volume

compensation

• to decrease or shut off the

SEL

volume compensation

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped).

AM/FM select in radio mode

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

AM/FM select in tape mode

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

AM/FM select in CD mode (if equipped)

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

Controls and features

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode (if equipped).

Tune adjust in radio mode

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

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

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

Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped)

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

• Press to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

Seek function in radio mode

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

• Press listenable station up the frequency band.

to find the next

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape or return to the beginning of the current selection.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

TUNE

SEEK

Controls and features

Seek function for CD changer (if equipped)

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

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

, the CD changer will replay that selection from the

Scan function

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

Scan function in radio mode

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

Scan function in tape mode

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

Scan function in CD mode (if equipped)

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

Radio station memory preset

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

Setting memory preset stations

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

SEEK

SCAN

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

information on selecting a station.

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

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

REW

SIDE 1-2

COMP

SHUFF

Autoset memory preset

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

Starting autoset memory preset

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

2. Press the control.

3. When the first six strong stations

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

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

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

AUTO

Bass adjust

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

BASS

SEL

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Treble adjust

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

Speaker balance adjust

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

Speaker fade adjust

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

TREB

BAL

FADE

SEL

Tape/CD select (if equipped)

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

• To begin CD play (if CD[s] are loaded), press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. After that, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

TAPE

Controls and features

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped).

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

• In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped).

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

• In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

Tape direction select

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

REW

SIDE 1-2

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

DolbyTnoise reduction

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

Press the reduction.

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

SIDE 1-2

Controls and features

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

Compression feature

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

Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played.

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

Setting the clock

Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted clock. Please refer to Clock in this chapter for instructions on setting the clock.

Radio data system (RDS) feature

When selected, the RDS (Radio Data System) function performs the following:

• Displays the radio station call letters

• Displays the type of music format (jazz, country, rock)

• Searches for a particular type of music format by selecting the SEEK

control

• Allows traffic information broadcasts to be turned on and off with the SEL control

COMP

SHUFF

RDS

Controls and features

Press the RDS control. Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF to enable or disable the feature.

SEL

Traffic

• Press the RDS control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

RDS

• Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF. With the feature on, use the SEEK or SCAN control to find a radio station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is broadcasting RDS data).

Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets.

SEL

Program type

• Press the RDS control until FIND program type is displayed.

RDS

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

• Classic

• Country

• Info

• Jazz

• Oldies

• R&B

SEL

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• Religious

• Rock

• Soft

• Top 40

Show

• RDS sends information with the FM broadcast: station name, station type, and/or radio text.

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

• Use the SEL control to select (program) TYPE, (station) NAME or NONE (no text displayed).

Mute mode

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

RDS

SEL

MUTE

CD changer (if equipped)

Your CD changer is either located in the passenger’s footwell area or in the center console.

Slide the door to access the CD changer magazine.

Press to eject the magazine.

1. Pull the lever to remove a CD

tray from the magazine.

2. Insert one disc into each CD tray

of the magazine (up to 6 discs). Ensure that the label side is facing up.

If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine.

Controls and features

3. Insert each CD tray, with the disc

loaded, all the way into the CD magazine.

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4. Insert the CD magazine into the

changer.

5. Slide the door to the left to close.

Use only compact discs containing this mark.

The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The

magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage

the CD player and void your audio system warranty.

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

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)

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

If sound skips:

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

Controls and features

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

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

• The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.

• The disc is dusty or defective.

• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow the

player to cool down before operating.

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

Cleaning compact discs

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

CD and CD changer care

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

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

periods of time.

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

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

Cleaning cassette player

Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care

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

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

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

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

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

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

being played.

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Radio frequency information

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

AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Radio reception factors

Three factors can affect radio reception:

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

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

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

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

Audio system warranties and service

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

Controls and features

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical

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

running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,

automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all

accessories without locking the steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key

position when driving.

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

starts. Refer to the Securilock y Passive Anti-Theft System section in this

chapter for more information on Securilocky keys.

KEYS

The vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet key lock system. The master key will actuate doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. The valet key (marked “valet”) will actuate doors and ignition only. Before using this key, lock the trunk remote control to disable the Trunk remote control on the drivers door, then lock the glove compartment with your master key.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

HI LO

OFF

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Cornering lamps

When the turn signal is used and the headlamps are on, the cornering lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of the turn.

The flash rate of the turn signal will speed up considerably if the Lighting Control Module detects a left or right turn lamp bulb (front or rear) is burned out.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

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

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

Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use.

Windshield wiper/washer features

The exterior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position.

The instrument panel lighting will dim noticeably approximately 15 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The lights will remain in this state until 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.

HI LO

OFF

HI LO

OFF

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features

• Press BAND/MODE to select AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped).

In Radio mode:

• Press MEM/NEXT to select a preset station from memory.

In Tape mode:

• Press MEM/NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape.

In CD mode:

• Press MEM/NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc.

In any mode:

• Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume.

Climate control features

• Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature.

• Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed.

MODE

SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

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

When the ON control is pressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL

OFF

READY” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center. Or, if the speed control is already ON and SET, the message “SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

Controls and features

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

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

To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

OFF

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

When the OFF control is pressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL OFF” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

To set a speed

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

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

When the SET ACCEL control is pressed, the message “ SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

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

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

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. “SPEED CONTROL CANCELED” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center. This is normal. Pressing RES/RESUME will re-engage it.

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

To set a higher set speed

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

• Press and release SET ACCEL to operate the Tap-Up function. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) if (E) English is selected or 2 km/h (1.25mph) if (M) Metric is selected in the Message Center.

• Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release SET ACCEL.

When the SET ACCEL control is pressed and released, the message “SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

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

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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To set a lower set speed

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

• Press and release COAST to operate the Tap-Down function. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) if (E) English is selected or 2km/h (1.25 mph) if (M) Metric is selected in the Message Center.

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

When the COAST or SET ACCEL control is pressed and released, the message “SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL CANCELED” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

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

• Press the OFF control.

Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

When the OFF control is pressed, the message “ SPEED CONTROL OFF” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

OFF

To return to a previously set speed

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

When the RESUME control is pressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

TILT STEERING

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

Controls and features

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

Controls and features

INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps

To turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp.

If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the rearview mirror. Press the control next to the map lamp to illuminate the lamp.

Rear courtesy/reading lamps

The courtesy lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on.

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

• the headlamp control is turned off.

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the reading lamp can be turned on by pressing the rocker control.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

To open the moon roof:

• Press and hold the control forward to raise the moon roof to the vent position (when the glass panel is closed).

• Press the control rearward to fully open the moon roof.

To close the moon roof:

• Press the control forward.

• To close from the vent position,

press and hold the control rearward.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

To turn on the visor mirror lamps, lift the mirror cover. Adjust the amount of light by sliding the control.

Controls and features

ROOF

OPEN

HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)

The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver, located on the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gates, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.

When programming your HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver, to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of

the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

Controls and features

Do not use the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call toll-free: 1–800–355–3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink.jci.com.

Programming

Do not program the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver with the vehicle parked in the garage.

1. Prepare for programming the

HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver by erasing the three factory default codes by holding down the two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Release both buttons.

2. Hold the end of your hand-held

transmitter 5–14 cm (2–5 inches) away from the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver surface (located on your visor) while keeping the red light in view.

3. Using both hands simultaneously

press and hold the hand-held transmitter button and the desired HomeLinkt button. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.

Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with the procedure in the “Canadian Programing” section.

4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttons

when the red light flashes rapidly.

5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two buttons.

If you do not successfully program the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver after repeated attempts, refer to Rolling code programing which follows, or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink.jci.com.

Controls and features

Canadian Programming

During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to program the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver.

To program your hand-held transmitters:

• continue to hold the button on the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver.

• press and re-press the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the red light changes from a slow to a fast flash.

Operating the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver

Once programmed, the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver can be used in place of hand-held transmitters. To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLinkt button (the red light will illuminate, indicating the signal is being transmitted).

Rolling code programming

Rolling code garage door openers (or other rolling code devices) which are “code protected” and manufactured after 1996, may be determined by the following:

• Reference the device owner’s manual for verification

• The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinkt

Universal Transceiver but does not activate the device.

• Press and hold the trained HomeLinkt button. The device has the rolling code feature if the indicator light flashes rapidly and then turns solid after two seconds.

After completing the “Programming” functions, follow these steps to train a garage door opener with the rolling code feature:

1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. Refer to

the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 or on the Internet at HomeLink.jci.com. if there is difficulty locating the training button.

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2. Press the training button on the garage door motor head unit (which

will activate the “training” light).

3. Press and release the

programmed HomeLinkt button. Press and release the HomeLinkt button a second time to complete the training process. (Some garage door openers may require this procedure to be done a third time to complete the training).

The 2nd or 3rd press from step 3 will activate the door. The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver has now been trained to the receiver. The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done.

Erasing HomeLinkT buttons

Individual buttons cannot be erased, however, to erase the three programmed buttons:

1. Hold down the two outside

buttons until the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds.

2. Release both buttons.

Reprogramming a single HomeLinkTbutton

To program a device to HomeLinkt using a HomeLinkt button previously trained, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button. Do NOT release until

step 4 has been completed.

2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds),

position the hand-held transmitter 5–14 cm (2 to 5 inches) away from the HomeLinkt surface.

3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button.

4. The HomeLinkt indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly.

When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons.

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The previous device has now been erased and the new device can be activated by pushing the HomeLinkt button that has just been programmed.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. 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 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 adjustment.

Compass zone adjustment

The compass in the mirror is set in ZONE eight at the factory. It may be necessary to adjust the compass if you live outside zone eight or during a long distance trip.

1. Determine which magnetic zone

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

2. Turn the ignition to the ON

position.

Controls and features

Without moon roof:

1. With the compass display turned

on, press and hold the COMP side of the control until the zone selection number appears in the mirror display window.

COMP MIRROR

2. Release the COMP side of the

control, then press it down again.

3. Continue to press until your zone number is shown in the mirror

display, then release.

4. The display will show all segments, then return to normal compass

mode within ten seconds.

With moon roof:

1. Press and hold the Auto-Dimming

control to toggle the Compass display ON/OFF, then release.

2. Press and hold both map light

buttons, between 5 and 8 seconds, until the ZONE number appears in the display, then release. The display should show the current zone number.

3. Press either the right or left map

light button to change the zone number. The display will show a compass direction after 5 seconds. The zone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment

The compass may need calibration adjustment if:

• the compass ZONE is set correctly and the compass is not showing the correct heading

• the letter “C” is displayed in the compass window

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

Controls and features

Without moon roof:

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Press and hold the COMP side of

the control for approximately six seconds until “C” appears in the

COMP MIRROR

mirror display.

3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less

than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles or on your everyday routine until the display reads a direction.

4. The compass is now calibrated.

With moon roof:

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Press and hold both map light

buttons for over 8 seconds, until the letter “C” appears in the display, then release.

3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less

than 8 km/h [5 mph]) in circles until the letter “C” display indicates a direction.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR

Your vehicle is equipped with inside and driver side outside rear view mirrors with an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirrors will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirrors. When the inside rear view mirror detects bright light from in front of or behind the vehicle, the inside and driver side outside rear view mirrors will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.

Without moon roof:

Press the control to turn the mirror on or off.

COMP MIRROR

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With moon roof:

Press the control to turn the mirror on or off.

The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

On vehicles equipped with a moonroof, the automatic rear view mirror has two map lamps. Refer to Interior lamps for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

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

Smart locks

With the key in the ignition, in any switch position, and either the driver’s or passenger’s door open, the doors cannot be locked using the front door lock switches.

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POWER WINDOWS

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

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

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

Express down

To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, press the top portion of the driver window control and release quickly. Press or pull the control to stop window operation.

WINDOW

LOCK

WINDOW

LOCK

WINDOW

LOCK

Controls and features

Window lock

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

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

Accessory delay

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

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror

or R to adjust the right mirror.

WINDOW

LOCK

MIRRORS

L R

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

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

MIRRORS L R

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Heated outside mirrors

Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.

Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks.

TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL

The remote trunk release control is located on the driver’s door trim panel and can be operated at any time.

You can render the switch inoperable by locking the button with your master key.

FUEL

TRUNK

Controls and features

FUEL DOOR RELEASE

Your vehicle is equipped with a locking fuel door. To open the door, press the control located on the door.

TRUNK

FUEL

Fuel filler door override release

If the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk on the passenger side to open the fuel filler door.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

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

• Utility compartment

• Cupholders

• Ashtray and lighter

• Compact disc changer (if

equipped)

• Power point

• Coin holder

• Cellular phone (if equipped)

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

Controls and features

Mini console (if equipped)

The mini console is available in the six passenger vehicle only, and consists of the:

• Cupholder

• Compact disc changer (if

equipped)

• Ashtray and lighter

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

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

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

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry.

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

Controls and features

Arming the system

When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps, parking lamps, interior lamps and the theft indicator lamp and will chirp the horn.

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

• Lock the doors with the remote transmitter (doors opened or closed). The horn will chirp to confirm that the control was pressed. The horn chirp feature can be turned on/off by using the feature menu in the message center.

• Press 7/8 and 9/0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (doors opened or closed).

• Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors.

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If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. The anti-theft indicator on the instrument panel will be lit continuously when the system is prearmed.

Once the doors are closed, the system will arm in 30 seconds.

Controls and features

Disarming the system

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

• Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter.

• Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry keypad.

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

• Turn ignition to ACC or ON.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

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

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

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

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

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

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Controls and features

Unlocking the doors

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

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

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp to confirm that

the control was pressed. The horn chirp feature can be turned on/off by using the feature menu in the message center.

This process will arm your anti-theft system (if equipped). For more information on arming the anti-theft system, refer to Perimeter alarm system in this chapter.

Opening the trunk

Press the control once to open the trunk.

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

Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the alarm.

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

Controls and features

Replacing the battery

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

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

Controls and features

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

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

2. Place the positive (+) side of new

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

3. Snap the two halves back

together. Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to

become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost transmitters

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

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

To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the key in the ignition and turn from LOCK to OFF and cycle between OFF and ON eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) end in ON. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When completed, turn the ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time and the horn will chirp to confirm completion of programming.

All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.

Controls and features

Illuminated entry

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

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

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control or

• any door is open.

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

Memory seat/mirrors feature

The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory seats/mirrors feature. With this feature, the first two programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position.

Press the control once to unlock the driver’s door and move the memory features to the corresponding memory position, just as if you had pressed the memory control in the vehicle.

• transmitter #1 will recall memory profile position #1.

• transmitter #2 will recall memory profile position #2.

• If a third or fourth transmitter is added, it will not recall a memory position.

Memory seat positions can be changed at any time. Transmitter #1 will always move the memory features to position #1.

Controls and features

The system can be deactivated by switching the transmitter to OFF.

ON OFF

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

With the keyless entry keypad, you can:

• lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key.

• arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system (if equipped)

See also Remote entry system and Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information.

Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5–digit personal entry code.

The factory-set code is located:

• on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment

• taped to the computer module

• in the interior of the trunk

• or at your dealer

When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation.

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Programming your own entry code

1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed).

2. Press the 1/2 control within five

seconds of step 1.

3. Enter your personal 5–digit code.

Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one.

4. Enter a sixth digit to indicate which personality feature should be

recalled by the personal code.

• 1/2 recalls personality 1

• 3/4 recalls personality 2

• 9/0 does not recall a personality

All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programing of the new code. Each personality driver profile (personality 1 or personality 2) can associated with only one personal code. The factory-set code cannot be associated with a personality code.

Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.

You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle. These codes do not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you.

Erasing personal code

To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle:

1. Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1/2 within 5 seconds of step

3. Press and hold 1/2 for two

seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lock and then unlock to confirm erasure.

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Controls and features

Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry system

To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personal code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interior lamps will illuminate.

To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press 3/4 within five seconds.

To release the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press 5/6 within five seconds.

After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can unlock all doors (press 3/4) and release the trunk (press 5/6) as long as the controls are pressed within five seconds of each other.

Locking doors with the keyless entry system

It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors. To lock the doors:

• Press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time.

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Autolock

The autolock feature will lock all of the vehicle doors when:

• all doors are closed

• the engine is running and

• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion

The autolock feature repeats when:

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

• you put the vehicle in motion

Controls and features

The autolock feature can be turned on/off by using the feature menu in the message center. Refer to Electronic message center for more information.

SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

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

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

Automatic arming

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

THEFT

light on top of the dash will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed.

Automatic disarming

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

THEFT

light will illuminate for three seconds and then

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

Controls and features

Key information

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

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

spare keys.

The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford (aftermarket) remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects, electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second key on the same key ring as the coded key ignition key may cause vehicle starting issues. If present, you need to keep these objects from touching the coded key ignition key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key ignition key, but can cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key ignition key is an approved Ford coded key ignition key.

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

• Use your spare key to start the

vehicle. or

• Have your vehicle towed to a

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

Controls and features

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

The correct coded key key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the wrong type of coded key key may lead to a “NO-START” condition. Refer to the Rotunda Key Application Matrix for the correct coded key key type for your particular vehicle make and model year. If a key Application Matrix is not available, call 1–800–ROTUNDA (1–800–768–8632) (press 2) to order a Key Application Matrix.

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

Programming spare keys

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

If two previously programmed coded keys are not available (one or both of your original keys were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare coded key(s) programmed.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE

Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.

Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle.

To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from the inside, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The material that the handle is made of will glow for hours in the darkness of the luggage compartment following brief exposure to ambient light.

The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps.

Controls and features

Keep vehicle doors and

luggage compartment locked and keep keys out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can

rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

Seating and safety restraints

SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)

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

The head restraints can be moved up and down.

Push control to lower head restraint.

Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls

The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door.

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

moving.

Seating and safety restraints

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring

people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s

safety belt in the event of a collision.

Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward.

Press to move the seat forward or backward.

Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down.

Seating and safety restraints

Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down.

Heated seats (if equipped)

To operate the heated seats:

• Slide the control to BACK to heat the seatback only.

• Slide the control to BOTH to heat the seatback and the seat cushion.

BACK

BOTH

• Rotate the thumbwheel to select the desired heat (from 0 (OFF) to 5 (HI)). Allow five minutes for the heat level to stabilize.

If the heated seat switch is not turned OFF, the seat will heat up to the selected temperature level each time the vehicle is started.

Using the power lumbar support

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

Press one side of the control to adjust firmness.

Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.

OFF

Seating and safety restraints

Easy access/easy out feature

This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backward when:

• the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)

• the key is removed from the ignition cylinder

The seat will move 5 cm (2 inches) forward (to the original position) when:

• the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)

• the key is placed in the ignition cylinder

SAFETY RESTRAINTS 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 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.

Seating and safety restraints

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.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

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.

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

Seating and safety restraints

Vehicle sensitive mode

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

Automatic locking mode

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

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

When to use the automatic locking mode

• Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

Seating and safety restraints

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

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

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching

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

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

After any vehicle collision, the front passenger outboard seat belt

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

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

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

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could

increase the risk of injury in collisions.

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Front safety belt height adjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

Position the shoulder 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.

Lap belts

Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped)

The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the

hips, not across the waist.

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The lap belt does not adjust automatically. 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.

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.

Safety belt extension assembly

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

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

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

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

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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...

Belt minder

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

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the vehicle has reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...

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

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

The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time.

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.

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

The Belt Minder feature will not activate.

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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”

“I’m not going far” 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. “Belts are

uncomfortable”

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

“Seat belts don’t work”

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

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

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

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

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be

seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.

Ford designs its safety belts to enhance 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.

us to take a few seconds to buckle up.

Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks.

crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.

Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted.

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.

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

Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

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

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

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One time disable

Anytime the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only.

Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature

Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.

The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• the parking brake is set

• the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission).

• the ignition switch is in the OFF position

• all vehicle doors are closed

• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled

• the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped

with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.)

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

Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during Belt Minder warning activation.

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

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

safety belt unbuckled.

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

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

buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.

• This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable Belt Minder if it is currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing the

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

8. Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing the safety

belt warning light four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off, then followed by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds again.

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

complete.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

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

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

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

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a collision this module may save information related to the collision including information about the air bag system and impact severity. This information will assist Ford in the servicing of your vehicle and may help Ford better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of future vehicles.

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

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

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

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

provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

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 air bag:

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

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

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

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

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag

Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,

bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

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Children and air bags

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

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

Air bags can kill or injure a

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

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

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

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

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

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

The SRS consists of:

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

• one or more impact and safing sensors,

• a readiness light and tone

• a diagnostic module

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components.

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

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

Lincoln CONTINENTAL 2001 Owner Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features

Seating and safety restraints