Mercury 1997 Owner's Manual

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Table of contents
BEFORE DRIVING
Introduction 2 Instrumentation 9 Controls and features 13 Seating and safety restraints 59
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting your vehicle 89 Driving 96 Roadside emergencies 118
SERVICING
Maintenance and care 136 Capacities and specifications 185 Reporting safety defects 192 Index 193 Filling station information 200
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Introduction
The following icons appear in this Owner’s Guide:
indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of warnings.
indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.
Warnings
Warnings remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people. Please read all Warnings carefully.
Notice to owners of utility-type vehicles
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read Special driving instructions for AWD vehicles later in this Owner’s Guide and the special supplement included with AWD and 4x4 vehicles entitled
Four-Wheeling. Four-Wheeling presents safe
driving practices to owners of AWD and 4x4 utility vehicles. Your AWD vehicle handles differently than an ordinary passenger car and has some special safety considerations. This is because your AWD vehicle has several design and equipment
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differences for towing, hauling, and off-road operation. For this reason, Mercury urges you to read and understand the contents of the Four-Wheeling supplement.
Breaking in your vehicle
Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or breaking-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. During this period:
Change your vehicle’s speed
often as you drive. Do not drive at one speed for a long time.
Use only the type of engine oil
Ford recommends. Do not use special “break-in” oils.
Avoid sudden stops. The
break-in period for brake linings lasts for 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of highway driving or 160 km (100 miles) of city driving.
Information about this guide
This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Mercury may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
Introduction
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Instrumentation
Engine coolant temperature gauge (pg. 7 )
Fuel gauge (pg. 7)
Hazard flasher control (not shown) (pg. 27)
Headlamp control (pg. 13)
Warning lights
Tachometer
(pg. 6)
OFF
(pg. 8)
E
Speed control (pg. 23)
Engine oil pressure gauge (pg. 7)
Gearshift (includes overdrive button)
Speedometer
(pg. 26)
(pg. 6)
H
C
F
ON
OFF
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
2
1 0
RPMx 1000
P RND21
SRS
5
6
4
3
60
70
50
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
140
60
30
40
000000
20
20
10
0
H
90
160
100
180
110 120
km/hMPH
H
RSM
SET
ACCEL
COAST
O/D
ON/OFF
L
- +
L
L
Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 14)
4
Tilt steering wheel lever (pg. 27)
Driver air bag (pg. 78)
Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 24)
Charging system gauge (pg. 7)
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Instrumentation
Electronic sound system; refer to Audio Guide (premium stereo cassette with CD DJ shown) (pg. 16)
VOL – PUSH ON
AM FM
SEEK
TUNE DISCS
REW
1
Climate controls (pg. 17)
BASSTREB
SCAN
FF
2
Vents (pg. 17)
FM 1
EJ
DOLBY SYSTEM
SIDE 1-2
4
3
Rear wiper/washer control (pg. 15)
OFF
BAL FADE
TAPE CD
COMP5SHUFFLE
OFF
CLK AUTO
PUSH
SET
6
ST
A/C
*
MAX
*
A/C
Rear window defroster control (pg. 15)
R. WIPE
HI
Fog lamp control (pg. 16)
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Instrumentation
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument cluster gauges
E
Speedometer
Tachometer
5
6
4
3
H
C
F
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
2
1 0
RPMx 1000
P RND21
50
oooo
40
80
60
30
40
000000
20
20
10
0
MPH km/h
60
70
80
100
120
140
160
180
30
20
10
0
90 100
110 120
40
20
50
80
60
40
000000
3
2
H
60
oooo
100
5
4
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
L
H
- +
L
70
80
120
90
140
100
160
110
180
120
km/hMPH
6
1
0
RPMx1000
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Engine coolant
Fuel gauge
Voltage gauge
Oil pressure
Instrumentation
H
C
F
E
H
- +
L
H
L
Odometer
Trip odometer and reset button
60
70
50
40
60
30
40
20
20
10
0
50
40
60
30
40
20
20
10
0
oooo
100
80
120
000000
60
70
oooo
100
80
120
000000
80
90
140
100
160
110
180
120
km/hMPH
80
90
140
100
160
110
180
120
km/hMPH
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Instrumentation
Instrument cluster warning and indicator lights
CHECK GAGE
3
H
C
DOOR AJAR
DOOR
illuminates when the ignition
AJAR
key is turned to the ON or START
F
E
position and a door or liftgate is opened.
CHECK
GAGE
illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine temperature is high, the oil pressure is low, or the fuel level is near empty.
illuminates when there is a problem with the generator or charging system.
2
- +
1
0
BRAKE
ABS
! P
4
5
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
RPMx 1000
FUEL
RESET
6
P RND21
50
40
60
30
40
20
20
10
0
MPH km/h
60
70
oooo
100
80
120
000000
80
140
90
160
100
180
110
200
DOOR
AJAR
CHECK
GAGE
H
L
4X4
4WD LOW
H
- +
L
FUEL
illuminates when the ignition
RESET
key is turned to ON and the fuel pump shutoff switch has been triggered. Refer to Fuel pump
shutoff switch in Roadside emergencies for more information.
illuminates when the air bag
system requires servicing.
8
FUEL
RESET
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Instrumentation
illuminates when the parking brake is activated, brake fluid level is low, or break system requires service.
illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on.
ABS
illuminates when the anti-lock
brake system requires service.
illuminates when the ignition key is turned to ON and the safety belt is not buckled. The light will remain illuminated for one to two minutes or until the safety belt is buckled.
5
6
4
3
H
C
DOOR
AJAR
F
ABS
BRAKE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
2
- +
1 0
RPMx 1000
! P
E
20
10
0
P RND21
60
50
oooo
40
100
80
60
30
40
000000
20
MPH km/h
BRAKE
! P
ABS
70
80
120
140
160
180
90 100
120
ANTI- THEFT
110
H
CHECK
ENGINE
SPEED
L
CONT
H
- +
L
O/D
OFF
SPEED
illuminates when the engine
CONT
is running and speed control is turned on.
SPEED
CONT
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Instrumentation
O/D
the transmission control
OFF
indicator light (TCIL) illuminates when the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever is pushed and the
D
(Overdrive) mode is turned
off.
O/D
indicates the status of the
OFF
transmission and may flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. If flashing persists, have your transmission serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
If this condition persists, your transmission may be damaged.
CHECK
illuminates when the
ENGINE
emission control system requires service.
O/D
OFF
CHECK
ENGINE
THEFT
(if equipped) illuminates when the anti-theft system is arming and flashes when the anti-theft system is armed. Refer to Interior features for additional information regarding the anti-theft system.
illuminates when the left­hand or right-hand turn signal or the hazard lamps are illuminated.
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THEFT
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How to test the instrument cluster lights
CHECK
GAGE
H
C
F
ABS
E
1
BRAKE
5
6
4
3
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
2
- +
0
RPMx 1000
! P
P RND21
Turn the ignition key to ON without starting the engine. The warning and indicator lights shown above will illuminate for a brief time. If any of these lights do not illuminate, have your vehicle serviced.
Warning chimes
Safety belt warning chime
Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter for information
on the safety belt warning chime.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter for information
on the SRS warning chime.
Key–in–ignition warning chime
A warning chime sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF, LOCK, or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.
50
oooo
40
80
60
30
40
000000
20
20
10
0
MPH km/h
Instrumentation
60
70
80
100
120
140
160
180
90
100
110 120
H
CHECK ENGINE
L
H
- +
L
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Instrumentation
Headlamps on warning chime
A warning chime sounds when the headlamps are on (and key is not in the ignition), the ignition is off, and a door is opened.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS
60
5
6
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
3
H
C
F
E
OFF
ON
OFF
140
60
UNLEADED
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
160
2
000000
100
20
180
20
1
110
10 0
0
120
km/h
RPMx1000
P RND21
SRS
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
VOL – PUSH ON
SEEK
REW
Headlamp switch
This switch operates the parking lamps and headlamps.
OFF Exterior lamps off
Parking lamps ON
Headlamps ON
Controls and features
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE
BASSTREB
FM
SCAN
TUNE DISCS
FF 2
1
LO
HI
AUTO
PUSH
SET
TAPE CD
EJ
DOLBY SYSTEM
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
6
4
3
OFF
A/C
*
MAX
*
A/C
OFF
DIM
60
5
6
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
3
H
2
C
1 0
F
E
OFF
ON
OFF
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
RPMx1000
P RND21
SRS
140
60
30
90
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
110
10 0
120
km/h
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. Refer to Overhead controls for instructions on using the autolamp.
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Controls and features
Daytime running light (DRL) system (if equipped)
The daytime running light (DRL) system turns the high beam lamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
The headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
The engine is running.
The parking brake is released.
The daytime running light
(DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
Panel dimmer dial
Instrument panel illumination, interior lamps and cargo lamp brightness can be adjusted with this dial.
Move thumbwheel up to brighten lamps. Move thumbwheel down to dim lamps.
OFF
DIM
14
H
2
C
1 0
F
E
OFF
ON
OFF
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
RPMx1000
P RND21
SRS
140
60
30
90
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
110
10 0
120
km/h
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
60
5
6
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
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Liftgate wiper and washer
Turn the knob to adjust wiper speed. Push the knob in to activate the washer.
Rear window defroster
Push the button to activate the defroster. The indicator light will turn on and the defroster will turn off automatically in ten minutes.
Push the button again to turn off.
Controls and features
R. WIPE
OFF
60
5
6
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
3
H
140
60
UNLEADED
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
160
2
C
000000
100
20
180
20
1
110 10 0
0
120
km/h
F
RPMx1000
E
OFF
P RND21
ON
OFF
COAST
SRS
PUSH
RSM
SET ACC
HI
VOL – PUSH ON
SEEK
TUNE DISCS
REW 1
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE
BASSTREB
FM
AUTO
PUSH
SET
TAPE CD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
FF
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
60
5
6
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
3
H
140
60
UNLEADED
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
160
2
C
000000
100 20
180
20
1
110 10 0
0
F
120
km/h
RPMx1000
E
OFF
P RND21
ON
OFF
COAST
SBS
VOL – PUSH ON
RSM
SET ACC
SEEK
TUNE DISCS
REW 1
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE
BASSTREB
FM
AUTO
PUSH
SET
TAPE CD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
FF
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
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Controls and features
Foglamps
Push the button to activate the foglamps. The indicator light will turn on. The foglamps can be turned on only when the low beam headlamps are on. Push the button again to turn off.
Audio system
Refer to the Audio Guide for instructions on how to operate the audio system.
Fuel pump shutoff switch
Refer to the Roadside emergencies chapter for
instructions on how to operate the fuel pump shutoff switch.
60
5
6
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
3
H
140
60
UNLEADED
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
2
160
C
000000
100
20
180
20
1
110
10
0
0
120
km/h
km/h
F
RPMx1000
E
OFF
P RND21
ON
OFF
SRS
VOL – PUSH ON
RSM
SEEK
TUNE
SET ACC
COAST
DISCS
REW
1
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE
BASSTREB
FM
AUTO
PUSH
SET
TAPE CD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
FF
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
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Climate controls
Instrument panel vents
There are four vents on the instrument panel. These vents are equipped with dials to adjust the amount and direction of air passing through them.
Controls and features
100
5
6
120
80
4
oooo
60
140
3
H
UNLEADED
40
FUEL ONLY
160
2
C
000000
20
180 1 0
0
120
km/h
F
RPMx1000
P RND21
E
OFF
ON
OFF
4
3
H
2
C
1 0
F
E
OFF
ON
OFF
VOL – PUSH ON
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE
BASSTREB
FM
AUTO
PUSH
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
SRS
60
5
6
70
50
oooo
40
80
100
80
120 140
60
UNLEADED
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
110
10 0
120
km/h
RPMx1000
P RND21
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
SRS
SET
SEEK
TAPECD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
TUNE DISCS
FF
SHUFFLE
REW
COMP
SIDE 1-2
2
5
6
1
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
OFF
A/C
*
MAX
*
A/C
VOL – PUSH ON
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE
BASSTREB
FM
AUTO
PUSH
SET
SEEK
TAPECD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
TUNE DISCS
FF
SHUFFLE
REW
COMP
SIDE 1-2
2
5
6
1
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
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Controls and features
Operating climate controls
Turn the temperature control to the desired temperature.
Turn the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Turn the mode control to the desired airflow position.
OFF
18
A/C
MAX
A/C
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Controlling airflow
Select for air to flow through these vents:
The position allows outside air to flow through the instrument panel vents.
Controls and features
5
6
60
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
3
80
120
H
140
UNLEADED
60
30
90
FUEL ONLY
2
C
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
1
110
10
0
0
F
120
km/h
RPMx1000
P RND21
E
OFF
ON
OFF
VOL – PUSH ON
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE BASSTREB FM
AUTO
PUSH
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
SRS
SET
SEEK
TAPECD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
TUNE
DISCS
FF
REW
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
1
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
Select
for air to flow through
these vents: The position directs outside
air to flow between the panel and floor vents. The air conditioning will function provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Select
for air to flow through
these vents: The position directs outside
air to flow through the floor vents.
Select
for air to flow through
these vents: The position directs outside
air to flow through the floor vents and the windshield defroster vents. The air conditioning will function to dehumidify the windows provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Select
for air to flow through
these vents: The position directs outside
air to flow through the windshield defroster vents. The air conditioning will function to dehumidify the windows provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
5
6
60
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
3
80
120
H
140
UNLEADED
60
30
90
FUEL ONLY
2
C
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
1
110
10
0
0
F
200
km/h
RPMx1000
P RND21
E
OFF
ON
OFF
4
3
H
2
C
1 0
F
E
OFF
ON
OFF
4
3
H
2
C
1 0
F
E
OFF
ON
OFF
4
3
H
2
C
1 0
F
E
OFF
ON
OFF
VOL – PUSH ON
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE BASSTREB FM
AUTO
PUSH
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
SRS
5
6
60
70
50
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
140
UNLEADED
60
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
110 10 0
200
km/h
RPMx1000
P RND21
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
SRS
5
6
60
70
50
oooo
40
80
100
80
120 140
UNLEADED
60
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
110 10 0
200
km/h
RPMx1000
P RND21
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
SRS
5
6
60
70
50
oooo
40
80
100
80
120
140
UNLEADED
60
30
90
FUEL ONLY
40
160
000000
100
20
180
20
110
10
0
0
200
km/h
RPMx1000
P RND21
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
SRS
SET
SEEK
TAPECD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
TUNE
DISCS
FF
REW
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
1
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
VOL – PUSH ON
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE BASSTREB FM
AUTO
PUSH
SET
SEEK
TAPECD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
TUNE
DISCS
FF
REW
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
1
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
VOL – PUSH ON
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE BASSTREB
FM
AUTO
PUSH
SET
SEEK
TAPECD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
TUNE DISCS
FF
REW
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
1
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
VOL – PUSH ON
CLK
ST
FM 1
AM
BALFADE BASSTREB FM
AUTO
PUSH
SET
SEEK
TAPECD
EJ
SCAN
DOLBY SYSTEM
TUNE
DISCS
FF
REW
COMP5SHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2
2
1
6
4
3
OFF
LO
A/C
*
MAX
*
HI
A/C
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Controls and features
Select A/C for air to flow through these vents:
The A/C mode directs outside air conditioned air to flow through the instrument panel vents. The A/C mode can be used for heating, ventilating or air conditioning. The A/C mode only functions if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Select MAX A/C for air to flow through these vents:
The MAX A/C mode recirculates the air and directs it to flow through the instrument panel vents. The MAX A/C mode can be used for air conditioning or heating. This mode is noisier but more economical than A/C mode. The MAX A/C mode only functions if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Select the OFF position for all climate control functions to cease. The outside inlet door will close and the fan is shut off.
Drive with the climate control system on (in either the heating or air conditioning mode) to reduce humidity in your vehicle.
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Maximum heating
Set mode control to , turn temperature control to maximum heat (red) and set fan speed control to maximum.
Maximum cooling
Set mode control to MAX A/C, turn temperature control to maximum cool (blue) and set fan speed control to maximum.
Ventilating with outside air
Set mode control to , turn the temperature control to the desired temperature and turn fan speed control to desired position.
Maximum windshield defrosting
Set mode control to , turn temperature control to maximum heat (red) and set fan speed control to maximum speed.
To prevent air intake restriction, remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area located directly under the windshield.
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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
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ACCESSORY allows electrical accessories such as radio and wipers/washer to operate while the engine is not running.
LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever.
OFF shuts off the ignition and accessories and allows the gearshift lever and steering wheel to move.
ON tests the warning lights. The key remains here when engine is running.
START cranks the engine. The key returns to ON when released.
LOCK
ON
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Speed control
Do not shift the transmission into N with
the speed control on.
Speed control maintains vehicle speed automatically at or above 48km/h (30 mph) using the control switches.
Press ON to turn speed control on.
SPEED
will illuminate in the
CONT
instrument cluster. Press OFF to turn speed control
off. When turned off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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Controls and features
Press SET ACCEL (with speed control turned ON) to set speed. Hold SET ACCEL to increase speed. Press and release once to increase speed in 1.6 km/h (1 mph) increments.
Press COAST to decrease speed. Press RSM to resume speed. Depressing the brake pedal will
cancel the speed control.
Wiper/washer controls
Push the end to activate the washer. Push end once for a single wipe. Push and hold for a constant cycle.
Turn the dial to adjust wiper speed.
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Activating high beams
Push the lever forward to activate the high beam lamps. Pull the lever towards you to activate the “flash to pass” function.
Push the lever down to activate the left turn signal.
Push the lever up to activate the right turn signal.
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Controls and features
Overdrive control
Activating overdrive
Overdrive position for the best fuel economy and will remain on until overdrive is deactivated.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Transmission will operate in gears 1-3. To return to normal overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch again. off.
When starting your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode.
Deactivate overdrive when:
driving with a heavy load
driving in hilly areas
additional engine braking is
desired
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Hazard flasher
Push the hazard flasher button. The button will pop out and the lamps will begin to flash.
To stop the flashers, push the flasher button again.
Tilt steering
Never adjust the steering column while the vehicle is
moving.
Pull the tilt steering lever towards you and move the wheel to the desired position.
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Controls and features
OVERHEAD CONTROLS Overhead console (if equipped)
The console includes:
compass/temperature display
map lamps
storage compartment
garage door opener actuator
moon roof control (if equipped)
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMP MODE LAMP
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Compass/temperature display
Press the MODE button (with the ignition key in the ON position) to switch between the following features:
display off
temperature in C (Celsius) and
compass
temperature in F (Farenheit) and compass
If the outside temperature is below 4°C (39°F), the word ICE will flash alternately with the temperature for one minute.
Compass accuracy can be affected when driving by large buildings, bridges, power lines, and powerful antennas. Compass accuracy can also be affected by magnetic objects placed in or on the vehicle.
There are two types of compass adjustments: zone and calibration.
Controls and features
OPEN
GARAGE
LAMP MODE LAMP
73° NW
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Controls and features
Compass zone adjustment
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1. Determine which zone of the
country you live in by referring to the zone map.
2. Press and hold the MODE
button until VAR appears in the display; then release. The display will show the current zone number.
3. Press the MODE button until
the desired zone number appears. Wait three seconds. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. Zone is now updated.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines.
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1. Press and hold the MODE
button until CAL appears in the display (approximately eight seconds); then release.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h/3 mph) in circles until the CAL indicator turns off (2-3 complete circles).
Map lamps
Press either the driver or passenger button to turn map lamps on or off.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN button to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open.
Controls and features
LAMP
MODE
LAMP
CAL
OPEN
GARAGE
MODELAMP LAMP
OPEN
Installing a garage door opener
The storage compartment can be converted to activate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers.
LAMP
MODE
LAMP
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Controls and features
1. Remove storage clip from door.
2. Place Velcro™ hook onto side of
aftermarket transmitter opposite of actuator button.
3. Place transmitter into storage
compartment, button down.
4. Place the provided height
adapters onto the back side of the GARAGE button as needed.
5. Press the GARAGE button to
activate the transmitter.
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Moon roof (if equipped)
Press and hold bottom portion of moon roof switch to open.
Press and hold top portion of moon roof switch to close.
To raise the rear of the moon roof, close the moon roof and press top of rocker switch again. Press bottom of rocker switch to close it.
Autolamp delay system and automatic dimming mirror (if equipped)
Autolamp
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. You can set the autolamp to:
turn on the lamps automatically at night
turn off the lamps automatically during daylight
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after you turn the key to OFF
Setting autolamp
1. Make sure the headlamp switch
is in the OFF position. If the headlamp switch is on, you override the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or
start your vehicle.
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MODELAMP LAMP
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3. Slide the delay slide knob to the
center of travel. The further you move the knob to the right, the longer the headlamps stay on after the ignition is turned to the OFF position. The autolamp will keep the headlamps on for a maximum of three minutes after the ignition is turned off.
4. The autolamp automatically
turns the lamps on and off.
Automatic dimming feature
The autolamp/automatic dimming mirror is equipped with an automatic dimming feature. This feature will change from the normal state to the non-glare ‘‘active’’ state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from the front or behind, it will adjust automatically to minimize glare.
The automatic dimming feature is active when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
When active, the mirror senses bright light (glare) from the front and rear and automatically adjusts itself to minimize glare.
AUTOLAMP
RELAY
OFF MAX
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DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Power windows
Driver side control
Press and hold rocker switch to close driver window.
Press and release rocker switch for partial window movement.
The driver side power window has a one touch down feature. When the AUTO switch is fully pressed, the driver side window will move completely down. This feature can be canceled by pressing the driver side power window button again.
Controls and features
DOOR LOCK
U
L
AUTO
WINDOW LOCK
Press rocker switch to open the passenger window.
Press rocker switch to close the passenger window.
DOOR LOCK
U
L
AUTO
WINDOW LOCK
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Controls and features
Press rocker switch to open the rear passenger window(s).
Press rocker switch to close the rear passenger window(s).
Your vehicle has a power window lock feature. When the power window lock feature is enabled, the passenger and the rear seat power windows cannot be operated by passengers.
Press rocker switch to enable power window lock.
DOOR LOCK
U
L
AUTO
WINDOW LOCK
DOOR LOCK
U
AUTO
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Passenger side control
Press rocker switch to open window.
Press rocker switch to close window.
Rear seat passengers
Press rocker switch to open right rear window.
Press rocker switch to close right rear window.
Controls and features
DOOR LOCK
LU
WINDOW
Press rocker switch to open left rear window.
Press rocker switch to close left rear window.
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Controls and features
Power locks
Driver side
Press U once to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Press L once to lock all doors and liftgate.
Passenger side
Press U once to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Press L once to lock all doors and liftgate.
DOOR LOCK
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L
AUTO
WINDOW LOCK
DOOR LOCK
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Rear liftgate
Press rocker switch (key graphic) once to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Press opposite side to lock all doors and liftgate.
Childproof locks for rear doors
When you set these locks, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can still be opened from the outside when the lock knobs are raised.
Controls and features
DOOR LOCK
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Controls and features
Move lever to LOCK position (up) to set the lock.
Move lever to UNLOCK position (down) to disengage the lock.
Two-step unlock feature (if equipped)
This feature allows you to unlock all vehicle doors with the key.
1. Unlock driver door.
2. Repeat unlock procedure
within 4 seconds. All doors and
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liftgate will unlock when the key is returned to the vertical position (position of key before removal).
This feature can be activated by all outside locks on vehicles equipped with keyless entry.
Illuminated entry
Interior lamps illuminate when either outside front door handle is lifted, unlocked with the keyless entry keypad or the UNLOCK button is pressed on the remote entry transmitter (see Remote
entry system or Keyless entry system for further information).
The system will automatically turn off after 25 seconds or when the ignition switch is turned to START or ON position.
The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is open. However, the battery saver will turn them off after ten minutes. See Battery saver for more information.
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Controls and features
Power mirrors
1. Select driver or passenger
mirror by moving selector lever left for driver or right for passenger.
2. Move the mirror control knob
until mirror reaches desired position.
3. Return the selector lever to the
center ‘‘off’’ position.
CONSOLE CONTROLS Center console
Your vehicle has a center console that is equipped with the following features:
Auxiliary power point
Utility compartment
Ashtray
Cupholders
Tissue tray
Utility compartment with
cassette/compact disc storage and coinholder
Compact disc changer (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
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Auxiliary power point
This power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
Do not plug optional
electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point.
Replacing the tissue box
1. Lift armrest and slide coinholder/tissue box out of console in an upward motion.
2. Replace tissue box.
3. Slide coinholder/tissue tray into console locating pins at bottom of tray. Fit in slots in console bracket.
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Controls and features
Rear console (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear console that includes the following features:
1. Air vents
2. Audio system controls (refer to Audio Guide)
3. Rear seat climate control direction and fan controls
4. Cupholders
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Rear climate controls
Turn the air distribution dial to the desired airflow position.
Turn the fan speed dial to the desired position.
Controls and features
– VOLUME + BAND
SEEK
MEMORY
– VOLUME + BAND
SEEK
MEMORY
– VOLUME + BAND
SEEK
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Controls and features
Controlling airflow
Select for air to flow through these vents:
– VOLUME + BAND
SEEK
MEMORY
Select
for air to flow through
these vents:
Cargo area controls
Cargo cover (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a cargo shade that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle.
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Installing shade
1. Position shade in mounting brackets as shown (tongue faces rear of vehicle).
2. Pull end of shade towards you and hook sides into notches in rear trim panels.
To avoid possible injury
during a sudden stop or collision, the cover should be attached to the brackets when not in use.
Rewinding shade to regain lost tension
Over time, the cargo shade may lose its spring tension. If this happens, then follow these instructions to rewind the shade. You will need the help of another person.
1. Remove the shade from the side anchor slots by compressing telescoping tube. Extend the shade fully. Make sure smooth grain is facing you.
2. Wrap the vinyl around the roller tube twice. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end cap with each wrap.
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3. Fold vinyl edges towards center, making sure that the edges clear the end cap slots. Use tape or rubber band to hold the vinyl on the left side of the roller tube.
4. While holding the vinyl and roller tube, push in the right end cap (marked RH) about 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) to disengage the clutch. Hold end cap in while turning roller tube towards you 14 times.
5. Let go of the right end cap. The clutch should now engage and stop the shade from losing its spring tension.
6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap slots.
7. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets (the opening for the right mounting bracket is narrower than the left). Check to see if the shade operates properly.
Spare tire and jack
Your vehicle is equipped with a full-size spare tire located behind the rear bumper. For instructions on how remove and mount the spare tire, refer to the Roadside emergencies section later in this Owner’s Guide.
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Keyless entry system (if equipped)
With the keyless entry keypad, you can:
lock or unlock the vehicle doors and liftgate without using the key.
arm and disarm the anti-theft system.
Controls and features
See also Remote entry system and Anti-theft system later 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 in:
the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment
taped to the computer module
Programming personal entry code
1. Enter factory-set code (keypad
will illuminate when pressed).
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
Step 1.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit
code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one.
Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or
1•2
5•6 7•8 9•0
3•4
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presents them in a sequential order.
Press the middle of the buttons (there is only one switch under each button).
You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second personal code is entered, the module will erase the old code in favor of the new code. If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions:
Erasing personal code
1. Enter factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
Step 1.
3. Wait six seconds.
The system will now only respond to the factory-set code.
Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system
1. Enter either factory-set code or
personal code. Driver door will unlock and interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press 3/4 button within five
seconds of unlocking driver door. Passenger doors and liftgate will unlock.
If five seconds expire, you must re-enter code, then press 3/4 button to unlock all doors.
Locking doors with keyless entry system
It is not necessary to enter the factory or personal code prior to
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locking the doors and liftgate. To lock the doors:
press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons at the same time.
This will arm your anti-theft system; see Arming anti-theft
system with keyless entry and Anti-theft system later in this
chapter for more details.
Arming anti-theft system with keyless entry
To arm the anti-theft system:
press 7/8 and 9/0 buttons at the same time.
To disarm the anti-theft system:
enter either the factory-set code or your personal code.
Doors, liftgate, and liftgate window must be fully closed for the anti-theft system to arm. See Anti-theft system for more details.
Autolock
Autolock is a feature of the keyless entry system and is enabled at the factory. Autolock will automatically lock all doors and liftgate when:
all vehicle doors, liftgate, and liftgate window are closed.
ignition switch is in the ON position.
brake pedal is pressed.
you shift through R (Reverse).
brake pedal is released.
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Relock
The autolock feature will repeat when:
any door is opened and closed.
the brake pedal is released.
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is off, and all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed.
1. Enter five-digit entry code.
2. Press and hold 7/8 button.
3. Press and release 3/4 button
while holding 7/8 button.
4. Release 7/8 button.
To re-activate autolock, repeat Steps 1-4.
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without using a key.
The remote entry system also arms and disarms the anti-theft system (see Anti-theft system later in this chapter for more information).
LOCK
UN
LOCK
PANIC
The remote entry system only operates with the ignition in the OFF position.
Your vehicle is equipped with two transmitters. The system will work with up to four transmitters.
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Additional transmitters can be ordered from your dealer.
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
Press UNLOCK button to unlock driver door. The interior lamps will illuminate.
Press UNLOCK a second time within 5 seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Locking the doors with the remote entry system
Press the LOCK button to lock all doors and liftgate.
Press the LOCK button a second time within 5 seconds to confirm that all doors and liftgate are locked.
The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp, and the lamps will flash.
This will arm your anti-theft system. If the horn chirps twice, a door is still ajar and the anti-theft system will not arm. See Anti-theft system for more details.
Remote entry personal alarm
The remote entry personal alarm feature allows you to activate the alarm. When activated, the horn will honk and the lights will flash.
Controls and features
LOCK
UN
LOCK
PANIC
LOCK
UN
LOCK
PANIC
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Press the PANIC button to activate the alarm.
To turn off the alarm, press the PANIC button again or turn the ignition key to the ON or ACC position.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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.
Replacing the batteries
If you notice a decrease in operating range, replace the transmitter batteries. Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies or through your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The transmitter is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016 batteries.
The operating range of the remote entry transmitters can also be affected by adverse weather conditions, nearby radio/tv towers, or large structures around the vehicle. Typical operating range is up to 10 meters (33 feet).
Opening the transmitter
Insert and twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter; the transmitter will snap apart.
LOCK
UN
LOCK
PANIC
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When installing new batteries, be sure to place the positive (+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back together.
Replacing lost transmitters
If a transmitter is lost, take your vehicle’s transmitter to the dealer to have the remote entry system deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This will prevent unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
You can purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be used) from your dealer. Use the following instructions to re-program the key fobs.
Re-programming your key fob(s)
1. Insert key into ignition.
2. Rotate key to ON five times. DO
NOT START THE ENGINE. Keep key in ON position the fifth time.
Locks will lock/unlock by themselves.
3. Push UNLOCK on first key fob.
Doors will lock/unlock to indicate key fob has been programmed.
4. Repeat Step 3 for each key fob
to be re-programmed.
5. Turn ignition key to OFF. Verify
each transmitter has been programmed by activating any button.
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Anti-theft system (if equipped)
When set, the anti-theft system protects against unauthorized entry into a locked vehicle.
The ignition switch must be in the OFF position to arm the anti-theft system.
Arming the anti-theft system
Use one of the following methods to arm the system:
Press the LOCK button on the remote entry transmitter (with doors open or closed).
OR
Open any door and press the power lock button.
OR
Press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keyless entry keypad (see Keyless entry system for more information).
Identifying system indicators
While the system is arming, the
THEFT
30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
THEFT
If the system is armed with the doors open, illuminated until all doors are closed. After all doors are closed, it will illuminate for 30 seconds and then start flashing.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system activates and will:
indicator will illuminate for indicator will flash.
THEFT
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flash the headlamps, park lamps and the
THEFT
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instrument cluster.
sound the horn.
disable vehicle starting.
The flashing exterior lamps and honking horn will shut off automatically after about 3 minutes. The lights and horn will remain off unless another unauthorized entry is attempted. However, the vehicle will not start until the system is properly disarmed.
How to disarm the system
To cancel an armed system, you must:
press the UNLOCK button on the remote entry transmitter.
OR
unlock any door with the key.
OR
turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
OR
unlock the doors by entering the unlock code into the keyless entry keypad.
How to deactivate a triggered system
To immediately cancel an activated system, press the PANIC button on the remote entry transmitter.
A triggered system can also be deactivated by following the steps in How to disarm the system.
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Delayed accessory
Delayed accessory provides power to operate the power windows and power moon roof (if equipped) for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
If either front door is opened during the 10 minute period the delayed accessory feature is disabled.
Battery saver
Battery saver is a feature that automatically shuts off power to these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and interior lamps.
Battery saver prevents the battery from being drained if these lights are left on or if a door is not completely closed. Battery power is restored if the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, the liftgate is opened, or ignition key is turned to ON.
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FRONT BUCKET SEATS Adjusting manual seats
Lift to move the seat forward or backward.
Pull up to recline the seat.
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Adjusting power seats (if equipped)
Pull up to recline the seat.
Press to tilt front and rear of seat up or down.
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Press in the desired direction to raise or lower the seat, or to move the seat backward or forward.
Push to increase (+) or decrease (-) lumbar support.
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Rear seat four-way head restraints (if equipped)
Push the lock release button to raise or lower the head restraint.
Push or pull head restraint to desired position.
Folding rear seat
If your vehicle is equipped with a built-in child seat, the seatback cannot be folded down unless the built-in child seat is fully stowed.
1. Push the lower release handle
downward to unlatch seat back.
2. Rotate seatback downward into
the load floor position.
3. Push down on the top outboard
area of the seatback until you hear a ‘‘click.’’ The seat is latched in the load floor position.
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Return to upright
1. Push downward on upper
outboard corner of seatback and hold.
2. Lift release handle upward to
unlatch seat.
3. Rotate seatback upward until
seatback latches in the upright position. You will hear a ‘‘click’’ when seatback locks.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS
The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada the law requires the use of safety belts.
To reduce the risk of
serious injury in a collision, always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Safety belts must be worn
by all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.
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To prevent the risk of
injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.
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.
USING THE SAFETY RESTRAINTS PROPERLY
Combination lap and shoulder belts
1. To connect the safety belt, insert the tongue into slot in the buckle.
2. To disconnect the safety belt, push the red release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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The outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder safety belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have the two types of locking modes described below:
Vehicle sensitive (Emergency) locking mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movement and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly, turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
The front seat belt system can also be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt. Rear seat belts cannot be made to lock up by pulling quickly on the belt.
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Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked; however, 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
When a tight lap/shoulder belt fit is desired.
Any time a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to
Children and infant or child safety seats later in this section.
How to use the automatic locking mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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2. Grasp the shoulder belt portion
and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the
belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates that the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
How to cancel the automatic locking mode
Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to completely retract to cancel the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
Front seat safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and passenger seating positions.
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
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1. To lower shoulder belt height,
push the button and slide down.
2. To raise the height of the
shoulder belt, push the button and slide up.
3. Pull down on the height
adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place.
Center rear lap belt
The center rear seating position has a lap belt with retractor.
To unfasten the safety belt:
1. Push the release button on the
buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from the buckle.
2. While the belt retracts, guide
the tongue to its stowed position. If you do not guide the tongue, it may strike you or part of the vehicle.
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SAFETY BELT WARNING AND INDICATOR CHIME
The warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to ON...
The safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...
The safety belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to ON...
SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that they work properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wear, or cuts. If your vehicle has been involved in an accident, have all the safety belts and child seat anchoring brackets (if equipped) examined by a qualified technician.
The safety belt indicator light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for 4-8 seconds.
The safety belt indicator light and the warning chime turn off.
Both the safety belt warning light and chime remain off.
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Energy absorbing sew pattern
The short plastic boot on the front passenger safety belt covers an energy absorbing sew pattern on the safety belt. In the event of an accident, the sew pattern may release, and the orange REPLACE BELT label may become visible. If any part of the orange label is exposed, the belt must be replaced.
Failure to replace the
safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.
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Safety belt extension assembly
For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it is fully extended. You can add about 20 cm (8 in) to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part # 611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from your dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extension to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
Failure to follow these
instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.
Cleaning the safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
AIR BAG PRECAUTIONS
Your vehicle is equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) designed to work with safety belts to help protect you and your right front seat
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passenger in the event of a collision.
All occupants of the
vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system is provided.
Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.
Do not attempt to service,
repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Rear-facing child seats or
infant carriers should never be placed in the front seat.
Air bags and air bag equipped vehicles should be disposed of only by your dealer.
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AIR BAG DESCRIPTION
The air bag system activates in collisions more severe than hitting a parked vehicle of similar size and weight head-on at about 45km/h (28 mph).
The air bag system consists of two parts:
The driver air bag in the middle of the steering wheel and the passenger air bag near the glove compartment.
The electrical system, made up of impact sensors, a diagnostic module, and a backup power supply.
The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power, and the air bag ignitors.
The air bags inflate within a fraction of a second after air bag sensors detect a severe frontal collision. Gas generators within the air bags fill the air bags with a non-toxic, non-flammable gas. After the vehicle occupants have contacted the air bags, the gas empties through holes in the air
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bags, and the air bags deflate. You may notice smoke and smell the escaping gas after the air bags deflate. This is normal.
You and your passenger must wear your safety belts in order for the air bag system to operate effectively.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME
When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, the light in the instrument cluster illuminates for approximately six seconds to indicate the air bag system is functional.
If you hear a group of five beeps, or if the not illuminate, stays lit, or flashes, the air bag system requires immediate service. Have the vehicle serviced at your dealer.
CHILD RESTRAINT PRECAUTIONS
You are required by law to use safety restraints in the United States and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years of age or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lb or less]), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of your children.
warning light does
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Never let a passenger hold
a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.
Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use.
If possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest children are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
CHILDREN AND SAFETY BELTS
Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by the manufacturer of your child safety seat) should always wear their safety belts.
Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.
If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help to provide a good shoulder belt fit.
If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned:
Move the child to a seat with a lap belt only.
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OR
If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.
CHILDREN AND INFANT OR CHILD SAFETY SEATS
Carefully follow all of the
manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
When installing a child safety seat:
Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.
Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.
Place seatbacks in the upright position.
Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to How to use the automatic
locking mode.
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Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions
1. Position the child safety seat in
a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible.
Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should
never be placed in the front seat.
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt
and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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3. While holding the shoulder and
lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
5. Grasp the shoulder portion of
the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard to put the retractor in the automatic locking mode.
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6. Allow the belt to retract. The
belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
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7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down on the child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract
to remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing a child in the
seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.
10. Try to pull belt out of the
retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 2 through 9.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Using a tether strap
Ford recommends using child safety seats with a top tether
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strap. Contact the manufacturer of your safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap if one is not provided to you. Contact your Ford dealer for a free tether anchor kit (613D74) so you can attach a tether anchor bracket to the tether anchor attachment locations in the rear floor. Carefully follow the instructions provided with the kit.
Only use the tether
attachment hole locations shown. The tether anchor may not perform properly if the wrong mounting location is used.
Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for installing a child seat with a tether strap.
Ford recommends you attach tethered safety seats in a rear seating position with the tether strap attached to the tether anchoring bracket as shown in the instructions provided with the tether anchor kit.
If a tethered seat must be installed in the front passenger seat:
1. Buckle the safety belt in the seat directly behind the front passenger seat.
2. Place the rear safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to
How to use the automatic locking mode in this chapter.
3. Install the child safety seat in the front seat. Refer to the
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instruction under Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions in this chapter.
4. Hook the tether strap around the webbing near the center of the shoulder portion of the rear safety belt and tighten.
BUILT-IN CHILD SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear seat may include a built-in child seat. This child seat conforms to all federal and Canadian motor vehicle safety standards. Read the labels located on the child seat cushion and shoulder belt for information on the built-in child seat.
Use the built-in child seat only under the following conditions:
Child’s Age Child’s Weight Child’s Height
At least 1 year 10-27 kg (22-60 lb) Shoulders must be
below the shoulder harness slots on the built-in child seat
Children not meeting these requirements should be secured in an approved aftermarket child seat. Refer to Children and infant or child safety seats in this chapter.
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Placing your child in the built-in child seat
Failure to follow all of the
instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
Never use the built-in
child seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts.
The rear seatback must be
fully locked before operating the child restraint system.
1. Grasp the pull strap and pull toward you approximately one inch, then slide hand under head restraint and slide upwards to full position.
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2. Pull both Velcrot straps to release child seat cushion.
3. Lower child seat cushion.
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4. Unfold cushion protector flap onto adult seat cushion.
5. If connected, disconnect the chest clip and buckles.
6. Place the child in the seat and position the left shoulder belt over the child’s left shoulder first, then place the right shoulder belt over the child’s right shoulder.
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7. Insert the left and right safety belt tongues into the left and right slots of the crotch buckle. Verify that the indicator window on each tongue is green to ensure proper safety belt connections.
If both tongues do not
latch in the buckle, do not use the child seat. See your dealer for repairs.
8. Fasten the left and right chest clip halves together, and adjust the clip (up or down) to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place on the child’s chest.
The chest clip is designed to easily pull apart in the event of an accident. The clip helps keep the belts on a squirming or sleeping child.
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9. Pull on the safety belt tongues to ensure they are both securely latched. If they are not latched, repeat Steps 7 and 8.
If necessary, the shoulder belts can be put in automatic locking mode (ALR) to limit the child’s movement in the child seat. The ALR mode may be used if the child is sleeping or attempting to get out of the child seat.
If not placed in the ALR mode, the child seat shoulder belts are in a vehicle sensitive (emergency locking) mode, adjusting shoulder belt tightness in response to vehicle movement.
Activating the automatic locking mode (ALR) on the built-in child seat.
1. Pull out right shoulder belt fully.
2. Allow the belts to tighten snugly against child’s shoulders.
Canceling the automatic locking mode (ALR) on the built-in child seat
1. Disconnect the chest clip and remove the left and right safety belt tongues from the crotch buckle.
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2. Allow the shoulder belts to fully retract.
Removing your child from the built-in child seat
1. Disconnect the chest clip by squeezing the release tabs together and pulling the two sides apart.
2. Press the release button on the crotch buckle.
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child’s shoulders and remove child.
If ALR is engaged, hold either left or right shoulder belt fully out while helping the child slide his arms out of the belts.
4. Fold the cushion protector flap onto the child seat cushion. Slide the belt tongues up and out of the way of the cushion, then return the child seat cushion to the stowed (upright) position.
5. Slide the Velcrot straps through the D-rings on the child seat cushion and attach.
6. Slide head restraint down until the top of the head restraint is flush with the top of the adult seat back.
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7. Press firmly on the top center of the built-in child seat head restraint to ensure it is stowed properly.
Inspecting the built-in child seat after a collision
All built-in child restraints,
including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, interlocks, and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified dealer technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the child restraints do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Built-in child seats not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle
in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding against exhaust fumes later in this chapter for more instructions.
Starting your vehicle
PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter for more information.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
3. Make sure the parking brake is set and the gearshift lever is in P (Park).
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The above lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
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light does not
illuminate.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
After completing the steps under Preparing to start the vehicle:
1. Turn the key to START, hold until engine is running, then release. DO NOT press the accelerator.
The key will return to the ON position.
2. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake.
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Starting a cold engine
At temperatures -12°C (10°F) and below, do not hold the key in the START position longer than 15
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seconds. If the engine does not start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and wait approximately 10 seconds.
2. Try starting the engine again. At temperatures above -12°C
(10°F), do not hold the key in the START position longer than five seconds. If the engine does not start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and wait approximately five seconds.
2. Try starting the engine again.
Starting a warm engine
Do not hold the key in the START position for longer than five seconds. If the engine does not start on the first attempt:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and wait a few seconds until the starter stops.
2. Try starting the engine again.
Starting the engine after two failed attempts (warm or cold)
If the engine does not start after two attempts:
1. Turn the key to LOCK and wait about two minutes.
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2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold.
3. Turn the key to START. Release it once the engine starts.
4. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.
If the engine still does not start, refer to Fuel pump shutoff
switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
Engine block heater (if equipped)
To prevent electrical
shock, do not use your engine block heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
Starting your vehicle
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-23°C (-10°F) or below. An engine block heater works by warming the engine coolant. This improves engine starting by warming the engine faster. Engine block heater operation also allows the heater and defrost system to respond more quickly than usual.
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GUARDING AGAINST EXHAUST FUMES
Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
If you smell exhaust fumes
inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Have the exhaust and body ventilation system checked whenever:
The vehicle is raised for service.
The sound of the exhaust
system changes.
The vehicle has been damaged in a collision.
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Ventilating your vehicle
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch). Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.
Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.
Starting your vehicle
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Driving
BRAKES The anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
Anti-lock brake operation differs slightly from standard brake operation.
Apply the brakes steadily. DO NOT pump the brakes in a panic stop. The brake system will prevent wheel lockup by automatically releasing and reapplying the brakes.
Even with ABS, the brakes could lock up on roads with alternating slippery and dry patches or with loose surfaces such as snow or gravel. Be careful when braking.
The ABS conducts a self-test each time the vehicle is driven. A mechanical noise may be heard while the system conducts its self-test.
Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate stops is normal. Significantly increased squeal is an indicator that brake service is needed.
After driving through standing water, gently apply the brakes several times to dry them.
If driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply the brakes continuously. Continuously applying the brakes on a hill could overheat them and make them less effective.
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ABS warning light
ABS
The
light in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated if an ABS fault is detected. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Normal braking operation is still effective unless the
light is
also illuminated.
Parking brake
The parking brake should be used whenever the vehicle is parked.
Push pedal downward to set the parking brake.
The
light in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned to ON) until the parking brake is released.
Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
Driving
The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
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Driving
Pull release handle towards you to release parking brake.
If the parking brake is fully
released, but the
warning light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately. They may not be working properly.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (4R70W)
Hold the brake pedal down
while you move the gearshift from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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Pull gearshift lever towards you and downward to move the automatic gearshift.
P - Park Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park).
Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
R - Reverse Always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse).
N - Neutral Vehicle is free to roll.
Driving
P RND21
P RND21
Do not leave the vehicle
unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.
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Driving
D
- Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears 1-4. disengaged by pressing the transmission control switch on the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light on instrument cluster will remain off.
D - Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing transmission control switch.
O/D
OFF
instrument cluster. Transmission operates in gears 1-3. Provides more engine braking than
D
(Overdrive) and is useful when towing a trailer or heavy loads through hilly areas.
To return to normal overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch again. off.
When starting your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal mode.
2 - Second Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking
D
(Overdrive) can be
will illuminate on the
O/D OFF
D
(Overdrive)
will turn
5
6
60
70
50
4
oooo
40
80
100
3
80
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
RPMx1000
P RND21
SRS
120
140
60
30
H
90
40
160
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L
100
20
180
20
110
10
0
120
km/h
H
- +
L
RSM
SET ACC
COAST
O/D
ON/OFF
H
2
C
1
0
F
E
ON
OFF
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