Mercury Grand Marquis 2003 User Manual

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Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 22

AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 22 CD changer 31

Climate Controls 36

Manual heating and air conditioning 36 Electronic automatic temperature control 38

Lights 43

Headlamps 43 Turn signal control 46 Bulb replacement 47

Driver Controls 53

Windshield wiper/washer control 53 Steering wheel adjustment 54 Power windows 57 Mirrors 58 Speed control 60 Message center 68

Locks and Security 75

Keys 75 Locks 75 Anti-theft system 77

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 88

Seating 88 Safety restraints 92 Air bags 107 Child restraints 114

Driving 125

Starting 125 Brakes 129 Traction control/AdvanceTrac 132 Air suspension 134 Transmission operation 134 Vehicle loading 139 Trailer towing 140 Recreational towing 143

Roadside Emergencies 144

Getting roadside assistance 144 Hazard flasher switch 145 Fuel pump shut-off switch 145 Fuses and relays 146 Changing tires 153 Jump starting 158 Wrecker towing 163

Customer Assistance 164

The dispute settlement board 167 Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 170 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 170 Ordering additional owner’s literature 171 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 173

Cleaning 174

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 180

Hood 181 Engine compartment 181 Engine oil 182 Battery 186 Fuel information 195 Air filter(s) 208 Part numbers 213 Refill capacities 214 Lubricant specifications 215 Engine data 217 Vehicle dimensions 217

Accessories 220 Index 223

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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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Mercury. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Introduction

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

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

Protecting the environment

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

Introduction

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in 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.

SPECIAL NOTICES 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.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone

without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Introduction

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or baby seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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

AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm

Symbol

Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have

the respective system inspected immediately.

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Check engine

Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. 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 and will not require towing.

CHECK

ENGINE

Instrument Cluster

Light remains on:

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

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

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

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the 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 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.

Check fuel cap

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly. Check the fuel cap for proper installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, or a mis-installed fuel cap can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Instrument Cluster

Brake system warning

• Standard instrument cluster

BRAKE

• Optional instrument cluster To confirm the brake system

warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

ABS

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure (if equipped)

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Instrument Cluster

AIR

BAG

Traction ControlY AdvancTrac active (if equipped)

Illuminates when the Traction Controly system is active. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Instrument Cluster

Air suspension (if equipped)

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Illuminates when the air suspension switch is turned OFF, the load limit is exceeded or the air suspension system requires servicing.

Low fuel (if equipped)

Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).

O/D off

• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Illuminates when the overdrive function has been turned OFF using the transmission control switch (TCS). If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

AIR

SUSP

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW

FUEL

O/D

OFF

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Turn signals

Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

Instrument Cluster

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Message center indicator lights (if equipped) Speed control

This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

Door ajar

Illuminates when one of the doors is not completely shut and the ignition is turned to ON. With the ignition ON, this light will flash six times (if a door is open). With the ignition in RUN position, a tone will sound for one second (if a door is open).

Low washer fluid

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and will stay on when the windshield washer fluid is low.

SPEED CONTROL

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

CHECK

LOW WASHER FLUID

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Trunk ajar

If the trunk is not completely closed, this light comes on when you turn the ignition to ON. With the ignition ON, this light will flash five times and sound a tone for one second, then the light remains on (if the trunk is open).

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DOOR AJAR

MILES

/GAL

Instrument Cluster

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinderY chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges

Instrument Cluster

Optional instrument cluster gauges

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 ignition and let it cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.

• Standard instrument cluster

TEMP

Instrument Cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

O R

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. If the gauge enters the red section, the engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to What you should know about fail-safe cooling in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped)

Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”); if the needle goes below the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to

Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter). If the

oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

OIL

Instrument Cluster

Battery voltage gauge (if equipped)

Indicates battery voltage. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as

VOLTS

possible.

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

• Standard instrument cluster

FUEL

• Optional instrument cluster A minimum of four gallons must be

added or removed from the fuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update. If less than four gallons is added, the gauge will take between five to ten minutes to update.

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

• Standard instrument cluster

100

0000000

MPH km/h

120

0000

140

160

180

200

10 0

11 0

12 0

• Optional instrument cluster

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

• Standard instrument cluster

MPH km/h

0000000

100

120

0000

140

160

180

200

km/h

MPH

10 0

11 0

12 0

Instrument Cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

km/h

MPH

Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Driver controls chapter for information on how to switch the display from metric to English measurements.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

MPH km/h

Refer to Electronic Message Center in the Driver controls chapter for Trip A and Trip B features on the optional instrument cluster.

100

120

0000000

0000

140

160

180

200

10 0

11 0

12 0

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

1. Tape eject control

2. CD eject control

3. Bass/treble control

4. Balance/fade control

5. Compression/shuffle control

6. Select control

7. Side direction/Dolby control

8. Rewind/fast forward control

9. RDS or RDS/DSP control

10. Autoset control

Volume/power control

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

Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control or the TAPE/CD select control.

11. Scan control

12. Seek control

13. Tune control

14. AM/FM/CD control

15. Phone/mute control

16. Power/volume control

17. Tape control

18. CD door

19. Cassette door

Entertainment Systems

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

Bass adjust

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

Press the BASS control then press:

•

Treble adjust

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

Press the TREB control then press:

•

to decrease the bass output

and

to increase the bass output.

to decrease the treble output

and

to increase the treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

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

Entertainment Systems

Press the BAL control then press:

•

Speaker fade adjust

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

Press the FADE control then press:

•

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next

• Press

Seek function in tape mode

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

• Press

to shift sound to the left and to shift sound to the right.

to shift the sound to the

front and

to shift the sound to the rear.

listenable station down the frequency band.

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seek function in CD mode

• Press to seek to the previous track of the disc.

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

to seek forward to the

Entertainment Systems

Scan function

The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

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

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.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes.

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.

Radio station memory preset

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

Entertainment Systems

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune

adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

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

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

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.

These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls (until deactivated) and are accessed in the same manner as your original presets.

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

Setting the clock

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

Entertainment Systems

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

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.

Tape/CD select

• 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 is loaded), press the CD control. The first track of the disc will begin playing. If returning from radio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

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

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape and CD modes.

• 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 rewinds the CD within the current track.

Entertainment Systems

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes.

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

• In CD mode, pressing the FF control fast forwards the CD within the current track.

Tape direction select

Press to play the alternate side of the tape.

Eject function

Press the EJ control to stop and eject a tape.

Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD.

DolbyT noise reduction

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

Press the reduction.

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

control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolbyt noise

are registered trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing

Entertainment Systems

Compression adjust

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.

Radio data system (RDS) feature

This feature allows your audio system to receive station identification or program type from RDS-equipped FM radio stations.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.

Press the RDS control until RDS ON or RDS OFF appears in the display. Use the SEL control to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the feature. With the RDS activated, press the SEL control to scroll through the following selections:

Traffic

• Press the RDS control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

• 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).

This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the volume (using the volume control) to the desired level. The volume level will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic announcements will be at the selected volume level.

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

Entertainment Systems

Program type

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

• 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

• Religious

• Rock

• Soft

• Top 40

Show

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

• Use the SEL control to select TYPE (the display shows the program type), NAME (the display shows the call letters of the station) or FREQ.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks in random order.

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

Entertainment Systems

Mute mode

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

CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)

The CD changer is located in one of the following locations:

• in the trunk

• in the center console

• under the driver’s seat

1. Slide the door to access the CD

changer magazine.

2. Press

to eject the magazine.

Entertainment Systems

3. Turn the magazine (A) over.

4. Using the disc holder release

knob (C), pull the disc holder (B) out of the magazine.

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 while pressing on the lever (A).

5. Line up the CD with the groove

of the disc holder. Ensure that the label on the CD faces downwards.

6. Press in on the disc holder until it

locks securely into the magazine. If the disc holders are not fully locked into the magazine, the unit will not operate.

Entertainment Systems

Ensure that the disc holder is evenly inserted and at the same level as the magazine (A). The unit will not operate if the disc holder is not inserted at the same level (B).

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used.

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types will

damage the unit. Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage

the CD player and void your audio system warranty.

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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

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.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)

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.

Entertainment Systems

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.

Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode Selector Control

Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

NORM

A/C

MAX

A/C

VENT

OFF

FLOOR

MIX

OFF

NORM

A/C MAX

A/C

VENT

FLOOR

MIX

• Max A/C – Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel registers. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). Max A/C is noisier than Norm A/C but more economical and efficient. This mode will reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• Norm A/C – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F).

• Vent – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

• Off – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. This mode will reduce undesirable odors form entering the vehicle but may increase the possibility of interior window fogging.

• Floor – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

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• Mix – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts, the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than that sent to the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters.

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Since the air conditioner removes moisture from the air, it is considered normal operation if water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain.

Operating tips

• To reduce fogging under humid weather conditions, place the climate

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under warm weather

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under cold weather

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave your vehicle in Max

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your vehicle in Max

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior base of the

• To increase the efficiency of the A/C (if equipped), drive with the

• Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts.

Defrost – Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). This mode will clear ice and fog from the windshield.

control system in Defrost and Rear Defrost (if equipped) mode before driving.

conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in Off mode.

conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in the Max A/C (if equipped), recirculation control (if equipped) or Off mode.

A/C (if equipped), recirculation control (if equipped), or Off mode when turning off the ignition.

windshield.

windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes or until the vehicle has been “aired” out.

They may reduce visibility, fall into the ducts, or degrade the performance of your climate control system.

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

1. Select Vent.

2. Set the temperature control to full heat.

3. Set the fan speed to full fan.

4. Direct the outer panel vents towards the side windows.

5. 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.

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control the fan speed and airflow location.

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

Automatic operation

Press Automatic/AUTO and select the desired temperature. The 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.

When in automatic operation and weather conditions require heat, the air will be sent to the floor ducts. However, until the engine warmed, the fan speed will operate at a low speed and airflow will be directed to the windshield defroster ducts. Upon engine warm up, the system will automatically direct airflow to the floor ducts and operate the required fan speed to achieve the selected temperature.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual overrides allow you to select airflow locations and the fan speed. To return to automatic operation, press Automatic/AUTO.

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Temperature selection

To control the temperature, select the desired temperature by pressing the temperature controls.

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

OUTSIDE TEMP

warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

NORM A/C

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

Temperature conversion

Press the Max A/C and Defrost simultaneously for one second to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. The English/Metric (E/M)

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

control on the message center (if equipped) and the trip computer will not change the temperature display.

AUTO

VENTMAX A/C

OFF

Displaying outside temperature

Press Ext Temp/Outside Temp to display the outside temperature. The outside temperature will be displayed until Ext Temp/Outside Temp has been pressed again.

If the interior temperature or fan speed are adjusted or a manual override is selected while the outside temperature is being displayed, the new temperature, fan speed, or override control will appear in the display window for four seconds and the outside temperature will return to the display window.

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The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be displayed when the vehicle is not moving. Due to locations, the outside temperature readings displayed on the climate control system may not agree with those from the radio station broadcasts.

Fan speed (

)

When in automatic operation, fan speed operates as necessary to achieve the selected temperature. If

OFF

desired, the fan speed can be controlled manually through the use

AUTOMATIC

of the fan speed control. To return to automatic fan operation, press Automatic/AUTO.

FLR • DEF DEF

Manual override controls

The manual override controls allow you to determine airflow location and fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press

OUTSIDE TEMP AUTOMATIC

NORM A/C

MAX A/C

AUTO

VENT FLOOR FLR • DEF DEF

OFF

Automatic/AUTO.

• Max A/C - Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel registers. A temperature of 16°C (60°F) will appear in the display window until Automatic/AUTO, another manual override control, or the temperature control has been selected. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). Max A/C is noisier than Norm A/C, but more economic and efficient. This mode will reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• Norm A/C- Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. The A/C compressor will only function if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). Norm A/C is more quiet than Max A/C, but not as economic and efficient.

• Vent-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

• Floor- Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

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• Floor & Defrost - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts, floor ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than that sent to the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters.

• Defrost - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters. The A/C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F). This mode will clear ice and fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

• To reduce fogging under humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in Defrost and Rear Defrost (if equipped) mode before driving.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under warm weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in Off mode.

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle under cold weather conditions, do not drive with the climate control system in Max A/C (if equipped), recirculation control (if equipped) or Off mode.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave your vehicle in Max A/C (if equipped), recirculation control (if equipped) or Off mode when turning off the ignition.

• Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave your vehicle in Max A/C (if equipped), recirculation control (if equipped), or Off mode when turning off the ignition.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior base of the windshield.

• To increase the efficiency of the A/C (if equipped), drive with the windows slightly open for 2–3 minutes or until the vehicle has been “aired” out.

• Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts. They may reduce visibility, fall into the ducts, or degrade the performance of your climate control system.

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

1. Select VENT

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.

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.

Activating the rear window defroster will also activate the heated mirrors (if equipped). For more information refer to Heated outside mirrors in the Driver controls chapter.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

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

Turns the headlamps on.

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

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control counterclockwise to the next position from OFF.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise past OFF to the

parking lamp position

The headlamps will also turn on when the windshield wipers are activated, after a 10–20 second delay.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the key must be in the ON position,

• the parking brake released, 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.

, then back to OFF.

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High beams

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

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

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

• Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.

DOMELAMP CONTROL

The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation.

• Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the domelamp.

• In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician.

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Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)

from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.

• (1) Eight feet

• (2) Center height of lamp to ground

• (3) Twenty five feet

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and

mark a 2.5 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and

open the hood.

4. On the wall or screen you will

observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line, if not, the beam will need to be adjusted.

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To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on

each headlamp. Usinga4mm wrench, turn the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). The horizontal edge of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line.

6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS

NON-ADJUSTABLE.

7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

• In DRL equipped vehicles, use of the turn signals will shut off the highbeams in daytime driving.

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

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.

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MAP/COURTESY LAMPS

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

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

Function Trade Number

Headlamp (high beam) 9005 Headlamp (low beam) H7 Headlamp (HID option) D1R Park lamp and turn lamp (front) 3157AK Side marker (front) 168 Cornering lamp (front) 3156K Tail, stop, turn, sidemarker (rear) 3157 K Backup lamp 3156K License plate lamp 168 High-mount brakelamp — Stop LED High-mount brakelamp — Backup Aid LED

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Function Trade Number

Foglamps 9145 Luggage compartment lamp 212-2 Dome lamp 906 Rear reading lamp 211-2 Map lamp 168 Illuminated visor mirror 168 Dual floorwell lamp 906 Glove compartment 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position, then open the

hood

2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator sight shield.

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3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

4. Remove the headlamp retainer bolts and the headlamp assembly.

5. Remove the headlamp bulb protective cover.

6. Remove the bulb retaining ring by

rotating it counterclockwise to free it from the bulb socket and slide the ring off of the plastic base. Keep the ring to retain the new bulb.

7. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb.

8. To install, reverse the removal

procedure. (Re-aiming the headlamps may be necessary. For additional information refer to the headlamp aiming section of the owner’s guide.)

Handle a halogen headlamp

bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Note: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn the headlamps on with the bulb removed.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

The park/turn lamp bulbs can be replaced with out removing the headlamp assembly.

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.

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2. Remove the three pin type retainers and the radiator shield.

3. Loosen the parking lamp retainer screw, on the outside of the lamp, and pull the lamp assembly forward.

4. Remove the bulb from the side turn lamp assembly.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb and replace the bulb.

Note: The parking lamp/turn signal bulbs should not be removed from the lamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn the lamps on with the bulb removed.

6. To install, reverse the order of the removal procedure.

Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs

The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the trunk and remove plastic retainer to expose the lamp assembly hardware.

2. Carefully pull the carpet away to expose the plastic retainer.

3. Remove three nut and washer assemblies and the lamp assembly from the vehicle.

4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

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5. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.

7. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle with three nut and washer assemblies ensuring the washers on the nuts are flush with the body to prevent water from entering the trunk.

8. Install the plastic retainer and carefully push the carpet back in to place.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then remove two screws, grommets and the license plate lamp assembly from the trunk lid.

2. Carefully pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb.

3. Install the lamp assembly on trunk lid with two grommets, ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way in to the trunk lid and secure with two screws.

Replacing backup lamp bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open trunk and remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning counterclockwise.

2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

3. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning clockwise.

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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then remove two screws from the lamp assembly.

2. Carefully lift the lamp assembly up for access to the bulbs.

3. Carefully pull the bulb socket out of the lamp assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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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 end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle.

Windshield wiper/washer features

The exterior lamps will illuminate after 10–20 second delay when the ignition is ON and the windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position.

The lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.

Checking the wiper blades

If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

Changing the wiper blades

To make changing the wiper blades easy, turn the ignition to ACC, then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the vertical position, turn the ignition to LOCK.

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To replace the wiper blades:

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position.

2. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm.

3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard.

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.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Press the OPEN control to open the storage compartment. The door will open slightly and can be moved to full open.

The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object.

Electronic compass display (if equipped)

Compass

The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration of the compass.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in by referring to the zone map.

2. Turn the ignition to the ON position.

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6 7 8 91011

15 14

13 12

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3. Press and hold the MODE control until VAR appears in the display, then release. The display should show the current zone number.

4. Press the MODE control until the desired zone number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment

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

• Press and hold the MODE control until CAL appears in the display (approximately eight seconds) and release.

• Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off in about 2–3 complete circles.

• The compass is now calibrated.

CLOCK

Press H to set the hour.

Press M to set the minute.

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AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The auxiliary power point for five passenger vehicles is located in the floor console storage bin. For six passenger vehicles, the auxiliary power point is located under the cup holder and ashtray drawer in the center stack. This outlet should be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

POWER WINDOWS

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

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

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

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One touch down

• Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch completely down and release quickly. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation.

One touch down can be deactivated during operation by pushing down on the top part of the driver power window control.

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 left side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select

mirror or mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

lock mirrors in place.

to adjust the left

to adjust the right

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Heated outside mirrors

(if equipped)

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.

Fold-away mirrors

Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash.

Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the

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non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.

Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.

Press the control to turn the mirror OFF or AUTO. 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.

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal.

• Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you.

• Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you.

The adjustment allows for approximately 65 mm (2.5 inches) of maximum travel.

Only adjust the accelerator and brake pedals when the vehicle is stopped and the gear shift lever is in the P (park) position.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

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

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

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Do not use the speed

control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

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

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).

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

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

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

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RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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

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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) or

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

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

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) or

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal.

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

Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

To return to a previously set speed

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

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OFF

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are

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pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

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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.

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HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (IF EQUIPPED)

The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver, located on the overhead console, 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 gate operators, 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.

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

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U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLinkt at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLinkt equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelinkt Universal Transceiver buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section.

Programming

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

Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the

second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of the HomeLinkt. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLinkt for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

1. Press and hold the two outside

buttons releasing only when the red light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not repeat step one to program additional hand-held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLinkt buttons. This will erase previously programmed hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLinkt.

2. Position the end of your

hand-held transmitter 5–14 cm (1–3 inches) away from the HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver surface (located on your overhead console) while keeping the red light in view.

3. Simultaneously press and hold

both the HomeLinkt and hand-held transmitter 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 procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” section for Canadian residents.

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

when the red light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing light indicates acceptance of the hand-held transmitters’ radio frequency signals.)

5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLinkt button and observe the red

light. If the light is a constant red, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLinkt button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two HomeLinkt buttons, begin with step 2 in the “Programming” section — do not repeat step 1. If the red light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous red, proceed with steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device.

6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,

locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit).

7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color

of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight.

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and

release the HomeLinkt button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming.

HomeLinkt should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLinkt buttons begin with step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com. or 1–800–355–3515.

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During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting — not allowing enough time for HomeLinkt to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter.

After completing steps 1 and 2 outlined in the “Programming” section, replace step 3 with the following:

Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent overheating.

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• Continue to press and hold the HomeLinkt button (note step 3 in the “Programming” section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLinkt. The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLinkt accepts the radio frequency signal.

• Proceed with step 4 in the “Programming” section.

Operating the HomeLinkT Universal Transceiver

To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLinkt button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming difficulties, contact Homelinkt at www.homelink.com.or 1–800–355–3515.

Erasing HomeLinkT buttons

To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased):

• Press and hold the two outer HomeLinkt buttons until the red indicator light begins to flash-after 20 seconds. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds.

HomeLinkt is now in the train (or learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with step 2inthe“Programming” section.

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 the

button.

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2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without

releasing the HomeLinkt button, follow step 2 in the “Programming” section.

For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkt at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

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

The message center allows you to:

• see problems such as door ajar, air suspension, trunk ajar, washer fluid low

• see how many kilometers/miles you can drive before running out of fuel

• see when overdrive has been deactivated

• monitor the average fuel economy

• check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B

• monitor the average speed

CHECK

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

LOW WASHER FLUID

TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

DOOR AJAR

MILES

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Selectable features Reset

Press this control to reset the selected message center function to zero. The only functions which can be reset are:

• AVG ECON

• TRIP A or TRIP B

• AVG SPEED

RESET E/M SELECT

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E/M

Press this control to switch the electronic instrument cluster display and the message center display from metric to English units.

Select

Each press of the SELECT control will select a different function.

• Press the right side of the control to advance the function to the right.

• Press the left side of the control to advance the function to the left.

To reset any function:

1. Push either the right or left side of the SELECT control to choose the

desired function.

2. Press the RESET control and the

selected message center function will be reset to zero.

RESET E/M SELECT

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Message center functions DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)

This function estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle. Otherwise, the display will not show the addition of fuel for a few miles. At least four gallons of fuel must be added for the fuel gauge to immediately show the new fuel level.

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

• 80 km (50 miles) left before you run out of fuel

• 40 km (25 miles)

• 16 km (10 miles)

The message center will remain in the DTE function until the SELECT control is pressed to change functions.

Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. DTE is calculated using a method that considers the fuel economy of the last 800 km (500 miles) driven.

If “CO” or “CS” is displayed, there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.

AVG FUEL ECONOMY (average fuel economy)

Select this function to display your average fuel economy in liters/100 km or miles/gallon.

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons:

• your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

RESET E/M SELECT

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

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• variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 liter (gallons)

Press the RESET control while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the function.

The average displayed is the average since the last reset.

TRIP A and TRIP B

These two functions allow you to see how far you have traveled since you last reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely independent and must be reset individually.

RESET E/M SELECT

DISTANCE TO EMPTY

TRIP

DISTANCE

TO EMPTY

TRIP

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET control while the

RESET E/M SELECT

appropriate trip distance feature (TRIP A or TRIP B) is displayed.

AVG SPEED (average speed)

Select this function to display your average speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

DISTANCE

TO EMPTY

TRIP

AVG FUEL

ECONOMY

AVG

SPEED

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate your average speed. When your vehicle is not moving, the average speed is displayed at 0 kilometers (0 miles) per hour.

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OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive

(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.

The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears.

Deactivating overdrive

If your vehicle is equipped with a column-shift transmission, press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the end of the gearshift lever.

If your vehicle is equipped with a floor-shift transmission, overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the gearshift handle.

The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive.

To return to normal overdrive mode, press the Transmission Control Switch again. The O/D OFF will no longer be illuminated.

When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal

(Overdrive) mode.

For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission Operation section of the Driving chapter.

O/D

OFF

FUEL DOOR RELEASE

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

Fuel filler door override release

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

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INTERIOR TRUNK 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.

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Cell phone use

Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. It can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

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

• Utility compartment

• Power point (inside storage bin)

• Cupholders

• Air vents to the rear seating positions (heat only)

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.

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KEYS

The vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) key lock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. The valet key will access 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.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press control to unlock all doors.

Press control 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 power door lock switches.

The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition, by pressing the manual lock button on the door, operating the remote entry transmitter, or operating the driver’s door with a key.

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

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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.

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 within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness 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.

Keep vehicle doors and

luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters 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.

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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.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

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

The remote entry features operate with the ignition in any position, except in RUN, with the transmission not in either P (Park) or N (Neutral).

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

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.

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Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and the

parklamps/taillamps will flash to confirm the control was pressed.

Deactivating/activating the horn chirp and flash confirmation feature

The horn chirp and flash confirmation feature can be turned on/off through the following procedure using the power door locks:

You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.

1. Turn the ignition key to ON.

2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.

4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The door locks will cycle lock/unlock.

6. Press the unlock control twice.

7. After a five to ten second delay, the door locks will cycle lock/unlock to confirm successful programming.

8. Turn the ignition to OFF.

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.

Panic alarm will only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.

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. This feature will not work with the transmission out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in either the ACC or ON position.

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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 the following factors:

• Weather conditions

• Nearby radio towers

• Structures around the vehicle

• Other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

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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 a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle’s memory, or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programmed to your vehicle:

• Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer for programming, or

• Perform the following programming procedure yourself.

Place the key in the ignition and turn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF) and cycle between 3 (OFF) and 4 (ON) four times in rapid succession within 3 seconds. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up to four). When completed, turn the ignition to 3 (OFF).

All transmitters must be programmed at the same time.

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Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate:

• when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the panic alarm, or

• when the driver door is unlocked using the key in the driver door key cylinder.

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds after the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter is pressed or when the ignition is turned to the START or ACC position.

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 last door is closed or after 10 minutes if the door is left open.

Autolock (if equipped)

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:

• all doors are closed, and

• the ignition is in the ON position, and

• the brake pedal is depressed, and

• you shift into any gear.

Relock

The autolock feature repeats when:

• ignition is in RUN

• a door is opened and closed

• the transmission is placed in reverse (R) or any drive gear, and then

• the brake pedal is depressed and then released

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature

Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors are closed.

Automatic door locks can also be turned on/off through the following procedure:

You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.

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1. Turn the ignition key to ON.

2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.

4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to ON.

6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming mode is

entered/active.

7. Press the unlock control once. After a five to ten second delay, the

door will lock/unlock to confirm successful programming.

8. Turn the ignition to OFF.

Once disabled, the autolock feature can be enabled by repeating the procedure in steps 1–8.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

With the keyless entry keypad, you can:

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

• open the trunk.

• disable/enable autolock.

See also Remote entry 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, or

• At your dealer.

When using the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of each button in order 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.

All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new 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 and release 1/2 within 5

seconds of step 1.

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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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.

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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 5 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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SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to prevent 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.

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THEFT INDICATOR

The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.

• When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is functioning as a theft deterrent.

• When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLocky system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service.

Automatic arming

The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 3 (OFF) or 2 (LOCK) position. The indicator light on the instrument panel 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 indicator light on the instrument will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the light stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.

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.

Certain items may cause vehicle starting issues:

• Large metallic objects

• Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase

gasoline or similar items

• A second key on the same key ring as the coded key

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If any of these items are present, you need to keep these objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but can cause a momentary “no start” condition 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 is an approved Mercury coded 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 a locksmith. The key codes

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

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 must be used for your vehicle. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no start” condition.

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, 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.

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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.

5. Within twenty seconds of removing the second coded key, insert the

new unprogrammed key (new 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.

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. You may repeat steps 1 through 6. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the new spare key(s) programmed.

Seating and Safety Restraints

SEATING Adjustable head restraints

Your vehicle’s seats are 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 front manual seat

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

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

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

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Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Using the manual recline function (if equipped)

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

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

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

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

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To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner:

• Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat.

• Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position. You can recline the seat back or bring it forward.

• Release the handle when the desired position has been reached.

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)

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

Press one side of the control to adjust firmness.

Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.

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.

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 cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

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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.

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

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System

The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.

Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of the following items:

• Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints

• Driver and front passenger side air bags (if equipped)

• Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors,

and safety belt usage sensors

• Driver’s seat position sensor

• Passenger occupant classification sensor

• Front crash severity sensor

• Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors

• Restraint system warning light and back-up tone

• The electrical wiring for the air bags, crash sensor(s), safety belt

pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, passenger occupant classification sensor, and indicator lights

How does the personal safety system work?

The Personal safety system can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides

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information to the Restraints control module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.

The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal safety system determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints

The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of air bag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in this chapter.

Front crash severity sensor

The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal safety system to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage air bags and safety belt pretensioners.

Driver’s seat position sensor

The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal safety system to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage air bag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver air bag by providing a lower air bag output level.

Passenger occupant classification sensor (OCS)

For air bags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the air bag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the air bag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by seat belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary

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injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a

rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

The passenger occupant classification sensor can automatically turn off the passenger front air bag and side air bag (if equipped). The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from air bag deployments when they are improperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the air bag(s) when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of the air bag(s) after a collision.

Front safety belt usage sensors

The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal safety system to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety belt section in this chapter.

Front safety belt pretensioners

The safety belt pretensioners are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during a frontal or near-frontal collision. This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts and helps properly position the occupant relative to the air bag to improve protection. The safety belt pretensioners can be either activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the air bags.

Front safety belt energy management retractors

The front safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management feature section in this chapter.

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Determining if the Personal safety system is operational

The Personal safety system uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal safety system is not required.

The Restraints control module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seat position sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following.

• The warning light will either flash or stay lit.

• The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is

turned on.

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

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

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.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

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

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

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

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

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.

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2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

Energy management feature

• This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

• This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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

Vehicle sensitive mode

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

Webbing extraction sensitive mode

The webbing extraction sensitive mode stops the belt webbing from retracting if it is pulled out too quickly.

Automatic locking mode

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

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

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When to use the automatic locking mode

• Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front outboard or any rear seating position. 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.

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

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

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How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Ford Motor Company 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.

Unbuckle 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 outboard passenger and all

rear seat belt systems 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 outboard 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 safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the front center seat lap belt

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

hips, not across the waist.

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Mercury Grand Marquis 2003 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

Climate Controls

Lights

Driver Controls

Locks and Security

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