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MYSTIQUE 1998
Owner Manual
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Mercury MYSTIQUE 1998 Owner Manual

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Before driving
Introduction 2 Instrumentation 4 Controls and features 14 Seating and safety restraints 44
Starting and driving
Starting 76 Driving 84 Roadside emergencies 107
Contents
Servicing
Maintenance and care 125 Capacities and specifications 183 Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 189
Index 190
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Introduction

ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.
Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.
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 toward this aim.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner’s guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol.
BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too fast during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
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If possible, you should avoid hard braking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).
From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
Introduction
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Instrumentation

CHECK ENGINE
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Page 17 Power mirrors
Page 27 Turn signal/high beam
Page 6 Instrument cluster
Page 26 Hazard flasher control
Page 28 Windshield wiper/washer control
Page 129 Hood release
Page 14 Headlamp control/ Foglamp control*
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Page 26 Horn
Page 25 Tilt steering wheel lever
Page 16 Instrument panel dimmer switch
Page 24 Ignition switch
Page 29 Speed control*
Instrumentation
POWER AUDIO AM/FM
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Page 16 Rear window defroster control*
On various models the appearance and location of some items may differ from those shown here. However, the page references given still apply.
Page 42 Anti-theft system status indicator*
Page 18 Clock
Page 19 Climate control system
Electronic sound system; refer to “Audio Guide”
* if equipped
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Instrumentation
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Turn signal
Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are activated.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly and the vehicle may require electrical system service.
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Safety belt
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. For more information, refer to Safety belt
indicator light and warning chime in the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
Low coolant (if equipped)
Briely illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Illuminates when the engine coolant level is low. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine coolant level.
O/D Off indicator (Automatic transaxle only)
Illuminates and remains illuminated when the transaxle control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever is pressed and overdrive is turned off.
Indicates the status of the transaxle and will flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. If the flashing persists, have your transaxle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
If the condition persists, your transaxle may be damaged.
Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
CHECK
ENGINE
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Check engine
Illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the engine’s emission control system requires service or if the fuel filler cap is not fitted correctly.
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level is low.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
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Front foglamps
CHECK
ENGINE
BRAKE
BRAKE
BRAKE
Illuminates when foglamps are switched on.
Refer to Foglamps control in the Controls and features chapter for notes on use.
Brake system warning light
Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to indicate low brake fluid level.
Engine oil pressure
Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when engine oil pressure has been lost. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. If the engine oil level is correct and the light stays on, see your dealer or qualified service technician.
Instrumentation
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced.
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Instrumentation
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Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes
Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The following warning and indicator lights will illuminate briefly: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver’s safety belt is fastened), low coolant, low fuel, engine oil pressure, check engine and air bag readiness.
If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician.
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Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is open.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the off/lock or accessory position and the driver’s door is open.
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Instrumentation
Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
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Instrumentation
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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. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Switch off the ignition and determine the source of the problem. Refer to
Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
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Tachometer
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Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Instrumentation
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Odometer
Registers the total mileage of the vehicle.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer can register the mileage of individual journeys. To reset, depress the button.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays the approximate level of usable fuel left in the fuel reservoir.
Speedometer
Odometer
Trip odometer Reset button
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Controls and features

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INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS
Headlamp control
Lamps off.
Turn one position clockwise: Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps on
Headlamps on.
Turn two positions clockwise:
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
Pull out the control while the headlamps are on to turn the foglamps on.
Push the control in to deactivate the foglamps.
Daytime running light (DRL) (Canadian vehicles only)
The DRL system turns on the highbeam headlamps, with a reduced light output, when:
• the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the on position,
• the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake, and
• the headlamp system is in the off
position.
Controls and features
The daytime running light
(DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
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Controls and features
Rear window defroster (if equipped)
Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.
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, push the control again.
Panel dimmer control
Adjust the control to vary the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on.
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Power mirrors
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The control can be swivelled and turned.
Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the driver’s side mirror, clockwise to adjust the passenger’s side mirror. Adjust the selected mirror by moving the center control in the desired direction. Then turn the control back to the center position.
Controls and features
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Controls and features
Digital clock
Switch the ignition on: The clock can be set to either 12 or 24 hour format.
To toggle between 12 or 24 hour format, depress the H button and the M button simultaneously and then release them.
To advance the hours, press the H button; to advance the minutes press the M button. To advance rapidly, depress and hold the corresponding button.
Audio system
For information on the audio system, refer to the “Audio Guide”.
Hours Minutes
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POWER AUDIO AM/FM
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Climate controls
Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems:
• Manual heating system
• Manual heating and air conditioning system
In some modes, the two systems function similarly. In modes where the systems do not function similarly, the different functions are noted.
Controls and features
Vents
Airflow from the vents may be adjusted by moving the horizontal control or vertically adjusting the vent according to your airflow preference.
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Controls and features
OFF PNL/FLR
PANEL A/C
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FLOOR
DEF
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FLR DEF
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MAX
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A/C
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HI
Temperature
Turn the temperature control to the desired mix of warm or cool air (left for cooler and right for warmer).
Fan speed
Turn the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Controlling airflow
Turn the mode control to the desired airflow position.
The A/C compressor (if equipped) operates in the positions marked *.
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Using MAX A/C mode
LO
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DEF
FLR DEF
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A/C
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DEF
FLR DEF
MAX
A/C
(if equipped)
The MAX A/C mode recirculates the air and directs it to flow through the instrument panel vents.
This mode is noisier, but provides quicker cooling than the A/C mode. The A/C compressor only functions if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Using A/C mode (if equipped)
The A/C mode directs outside conditioned air to flow through the instrument panel vents. The A/C mode can be used for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. The A/C compressor only functions in the A/C mode if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Controls and features
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Controls and features
LO
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FLR DEF
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A/C
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A/C
Using the PANEL mode
The panel mode directs outside air to the panel vents.
OFF mode
Select the off position for all climate control functions to cease. The outside inlet door will close and the fan will shut off.
Drive with the climate control system on (either in heating or A/C mode) to reduce humidity in your vehicle.
Using the PNL/FLR mode
The panel/floor mode directs outside air to flow through both the panel and floor vents.
Using the FLOOR mode
The floor mode directs outside air to the floor vents.
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Using the FLR/DEF mode
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FLR DEF
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A/C
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FLR DEF
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A/C
The floor/defrost mode directs outside air to flow through the floor vents and windshield defroster vents. The A/C compressor (if equipped) will function to dehumidify the windows provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Using the DEF mode
In addition to defogging and demisting the front windshield, the defrost mode of your vehicle also has the capability to demist the front side windows. The A/C compressor (if equipped) will function to dehumidify the windows provided the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
Controls and features
Passenger compartment air filter
Your vehicle is equipped with an air filter that removes pollen and road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of the vehicle. Refer to the Maintenance
and care chapter for maintenance of this filter.
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Controls and features
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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Ignition
1. Ignition off, steering wheel
locked. On vehicles with automatic
transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position only if the gearshift lever is in P (Park).
2. The accessory position. Steering
unlocked, radio operational. Ignition and all main electrical circuits are disabled.
The ignition key should not be left in this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily.
3. Ignition switched on, all
electrical circuits operational. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. This key position is for normal driving.
4. Starter motor activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.
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POWER AUDIO AM/FM
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Tilt steering
Pull the locking lever on the steering column cover up to adjust the steering column position. Secure the wheel by pushing the locking lever down.
Controls and features
Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
moving.
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Controls and features
Off
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Hazard flasher control
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. Depress to activate. Depress again to switch off. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off.
Horn
Press the pad. The horn can be operated when the ignition is off.
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Multi-function switch
The turn signal functions are available only with the ignition switch on.
Right turn signal
Move the lever up.
Controls and features
Left turn signal
Move the lever down.
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you and release quickly for “flash-to-pass” operation.
High beam Headlamps
Push the lever toward the instrument panel.
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Controls and features
Windshield wipers and washer
Wipers
Lift the windshield wiper lever to the desired speed interval.
• Intermittent: push lever up to the first position.
• Low: push lever up to the second position.
• High: push lever up to the third position.
For a single wipe, push the lever downward.
Intermittent wiper control (if equipped)
Rotate the variable intermittent wiper control to the desired speed.
1 = Short time interval 6 = Extended time interval
Washer
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The washer operates in conjunction with the windshield wipers.
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Off
On
Speed control (if equipped)
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Do not use the speed control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
Controls and features
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 turn speed control on
• Press On.
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Controls and features
Res
Set Acc
Coast
Res
Set
Acc
Coast
To set a speed
Press Set Acc. 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 in overdrive, you may want to shift to the next lower gear 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. Press Res to re-engage it.
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Res
Set
Acc
Coast
To set a higher speed
Res
Set
Acc
Coast
• Press and hold Set Acc. Release when the desired set speed is reached, or
• press and release Set Acc. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
• accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press Set Acc.
You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle speed to the previously set speed.
To set a lower speed
• Press and hold Coast. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or
• press and release Coast. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or
• depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press Set Acc.
Controls and features
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Controls and features
Res
Set
Acc
Coast
To return to a set speed
• Press Res. For Res to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).
To disengage speed control
• Depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.
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OVERHEAD CONTROLS
Controls and features
Interior lamps
The interior lamps have three switch positions: door delay, off and on.
When the control is switched to door delay (12 SEC), the interior light stays on for 12 seconds after the doors are closed with the ignition off.
Reading lamps (if equipped)
The reading lamps are operated by separate on/off switches and can be adjusted to point in the desired direction.
Sunroof (if equipped)
The electric sunroof can be operated only when the ignition is switched on.
To open and close the sunroof
Press the rear part of the control on the rocker switch in the roof console to open the sunroof. Press the front control to close it.
Door delay Off On
On Off 12 SEC
Open/Lift
Close
To lift the rear of the sunroof
Close the sunroof and press the front part of the control again. Press the rear control to lower the sunroof.
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Power door locks (if equipped)
Push to lock or unlock all doors.
Power windows (if equipped)
The windows will only operate when the ignition is switched on. Press the appropriate control to operate the power windows at each door position. All of the windows can be controlled from the control on the driver’s door. The passenger’s door window and the rear windows can be operated individually with separate door controls on the respective door.
One-touch down feature (driver only)
Briefly press the control to the second action point: the window opens automatically.
Press again to stop the window while it is in motion.
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CHILD LOCK BELOW
SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS
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CHILD LOCK BELOW
SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS
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Move the switch to the right to prevent passengers from operating the windows.
Move the switch to the left to allow passengers to operate the windows.
Rear door childproof safety locks
When the lever in the rear door lock is pushed inwards, the door can be opened only from the outside of the vehicle.
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PULL
FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake
For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter.
Remote luggage compartment control
Pull the control located on the left of the driver’s seat to open the luggage compartment.
To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in orange before closing the luggage compartment.
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Fuel pump shut-off switch
For information on the fuel pump shut-off switch, refer to Fuel
pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
Positive retention floor mat (if equipped) (Standard in Canada)
Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to install. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal (if equipped).
To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the retention post.
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Controls and features
TRUNK
UN
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PANIC
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TRUNK
LOCK
PANIC
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)
If your vehicle has a remote entry system, you can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open the luggage compartment without using a key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature.
The remote entry feature only operates with the ignition in the off position.
Locking the doors
Press the LOCK control. To signal that the doors are locked,
press the LOCK control again within five seconds. The doors will lock again and the horn will sound.
Unlocking the doors
Press the UNLOCK control to open the driver’s door.
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK control a second time within five seconds.
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Opening the luggage
UN
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PANIC
TRUNK
TRUNK
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PANIC
compartment
Press the TRUNK control.
Sounding the panic alarm
Press the PANIC control. The horn will sound and the headlamps and tail lamps will flash for approximately two minutes and forty-five seconds.
To deactivate the alarm, press the PANIC control again or turn the ignition key to the on position.
Replacing the batteries
The transmitter is powered by two coin-type, three-volt lithium batteries. A decrease in operating range can be caused by:
• battery failure,
• weather conditions, or
• structures around the vehicle.
Replacement batteries for the remote entry system transmitters may be purchased at pharmacies, watch stores or at authorized dealers.
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Controls and features
To replace the batteries:
1. Twist a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter. Do not take the front part of the transmitter apart.
2. Remove the old batteries.
3. Place the positive (+) side of the
new batteries down.
4. Snap the two halves of the
transmitter back together.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take your transmitters to the dealer for reprogramming if:
• a transmitter is lost or
• you want to purchase additional transmitters.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: (1) The device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
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The Passive Anti-Theft system (PATS) is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature which prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used..
This system is only available with
2.5 l engines.
Automatic arming
The system is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition.
The armed status is indicated when the control light flashes every two seconds.
Automatic disarming
Switching on the ignition disarms the system if the correct code is recognized.
Controls and features
Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys.
Keys
Only these keys can be used to start your vehicle.
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Functional check
When the ignition is switched on, the control light in the digital clock will illuminate for approximately three seconds to indicate that the system is operating correctly.
If the control light flashes rapidly for approximately one minute and then repeatedly at irregular intervals, the system did not recognize the key code. Remove the key and try again.
If the control light illuminates continuously for approximately one minute and then flashes repeatedly at irregular intervals, a system malfunction has occurred.
Have the malfunction repaired by your dealer or a qualified technician as soon as possible.
To ensure a trouble-free exchange between vehicle and key, do not shield the keys with any metal objects.
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Key coding
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Replacement keys or a maximum of 15 duplicate keys can be coded.
To program a key, cycle ignition switch from (3) to (1) with a programmed key. Within five seconds of this cycle, insert a new PATS key into ignition and turn to (3) or (4). If successful, the theft warning indicator will glow for two seconds, and the vehicle can be started. Repeat until all chosen keys have been programmed.
The control light illuminates to indicate a successful programming operation.
Repeat the procedure to program additional keys.
Your dealer can also delete keys already programmed.
The system is maintenance free. If keys become lost, you must have
your dealer clear and reprogram the code for security reasons.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS Adjusting the head restraints
Push or pull the head restraint to the desired height.
Swivel the head restraint forward or backward to the desired angle.
SEATING Manually adjusting the seats
Pull the lever located inside the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward.
Pull the lever on the outside of the seat to recline the seat.
Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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Adjusting the power seats (if equipped)
Move the relevant control in the respective direction to adjust the seat, seatback and lumbar as follows:
Seat
(1) Forward and backward (2) Height of the entire seat (3) Height of the front of the seat (4) Height of the rear of the seat
Seatback
(5) Seatback inclination
Lumbar support
(6) Lumbar support
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Folding rear seats (if equipped)
Pull the release knob located in the luggage compartment. Fold down the seat. The seatback cannot be released while the built-in childseat (if equipped) is open.
If you are carrying objects that might damage the center rear three-point safety belt, you can unbuckle the end of the belt from the small buckle on the seat cushion and let the retractor reel it up. Reconnect the belt tongue to the buckle when you fold the seat back up.
To raise the rear seatback, push the seatback upward until it locks in place. Make sure it is firmly latched by pushing forward and back on it.
Check to see that the seat
and seatback are latched securely in position. Keep luggage area free of objects that would prevent proper engagement.
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SAFETY RESTRAINTS Important safety restraints
precautions
The use of safety belts helps to restrain both driver and passenger in case of a collision. In most states and Canada, the law requires the use of safety belts.
Front and rear seat
occupants including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident.
Always drive and ride with
your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Lock the doors of your
vehicle before driving to
lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to passengers.
To prevent the risk of injury,
make sure children sit where
they can be properly restrained.
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Using safety restraints properly
Combination lap and shoulder belt
Insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle to fasten.
Push the red release button and remove the tongue from the slot to unfasten.
The passenger safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes.
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.
Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm.
Never swing it around your neck over the inside shoulder.
Never use a single belt for more than one person.
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Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode which locks the belts in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly, turns a corner sharply or your vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce the forward movement of the driver and passengers.
The retractor can be made to lock by pulling sharply on the belt.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked; however, the belt will react to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver’s safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
• When a tight lap and shoulder belt fit is desired.
• Any time a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. For information on the proper use of a child safety seat, refer to Child
safety seats later in this chapter.
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Using automatic locking mode
The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child safety seat in any passenger seat.
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder belt portion
and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the
belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates that the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.
Canceling automatic locking mode
Disconnect the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to completely retract. This will cancel the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
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Front seat safety belt height adjustment
Position the shoulder belt
height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure the shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder each time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a greater risk of severe injury in a collision.
To lower the height of the shoulder belt:
1. Push the control down.
2. Slide down. To raise the height of the shoulder
belt:
1. Slide up.
2. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure that it is locked in place.
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Center position three-point safety belts
If the lower end of the belt has been unbuckled, pull the belt steadily from the reel and insert the small tongue into the small buckle until a distinct “click” is heard.
This buckle should be left buckled except when the seatback is folded down and cargo that might damage the seatbelt or get it dirty is being hauled.
Pull the seat belt across the hips and insert the big (sliding) tongue into the appropriate buckle until a distinct “click” is heard.
Should the center rear belt need to be unlatched from its anchorage, a thin probe is required to be inserted into the hole located on the underside of the floor mounted buckle. If the buckle and tongue are not reconnected, then the belt is not save to be used.
Safety belt indicator light and warning chime
Illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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Conditions of operation
If the driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to on, the safety belt indicator illuminates for 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds for 4-8 seconds.
If the driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the reminder chime is sounding, the safety belt indicator light and reminder turn off.
Safety belt extension assembly
The safety belt may be too short even when fully extended. Approximately 20 cm (8 inches) may be added to the length of the belt with a safety belt extension (part number 611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from your dealer.
Only use extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is on the label located at the end of the webbing.
Do not use the extension to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
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WARNING Replace buckle assembly if this vehicle is in a collision or if any orange portion of this label is visible. (See Owner Guide). Failure to replace this buckle assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of collision.
AVERTISSEMENT Remplacer l'ensemble de boucle de ceinture en cas de collision avec ce véhicule, ou si la partie orange de cette étiquette est visible (Voir le Guide du proprietare). Faute de remplacer cet ensemble de boucle, des blessures graves pourraient être encourues en cas de collision.
REPLACE BUCKLE/REMPLACER BOUCLE
Care of safety belts
Periodically check the belts for damage or fraying. Check the security of the anchorage points and the locking action of the inertia reels by giving each belt a sharp tug.
Belts subjected to strain, as in the result of an accident, should be replaced and the anchorages checked by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Failure to follow these
instructions will affect the
performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.
Safety belt warning label
A warning label has been placed on the buckle of each of your vehicle’s front seat safety belts.
In a collision of sufficient severity while the safety belt is in use, the safety belt buckle will pull out of the sleeve so that all or part of the orange portion of the lavel is visible.
Whenever the orange
portion of the label is visible,
the safety belt must be replaced.
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POWER AUDIO AM/FM
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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions
The supplemental restraint system is designed to:
• work with the safety belt to protect the driver and right front passenger.
• reduce certain upper body injuries.
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AIRBAG
Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the air bag covers that may come into contact with an inflating air bag.
Do not attempt to service,
repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Children and air bags
For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide.
Children should always wear safety belts. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.
When installing forward-
facing child seats in the front seat always move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Never install rear-facing child seats or rear-facing infant seats in the front seat.
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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) work?
The SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle is in a collision, similar to hitting a fixed barrier head on at 12-24 km/h (8-14 mph).
The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation.
The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation.
After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burned propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
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Several air bag system
components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.
If the air bag is inflated, the
air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
The SRS consists of the following:
• driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags),
• one or more impact and safing sensors,
• a readiness light and tone,
• and the electrical wiring and components.
The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.
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Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a chime to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag
readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine
maintenance of the air bag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
• The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.
• The readiness light will not illuminate after ignition is turned on.
• A group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
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Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or a qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.
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CHILDREN AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS
To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where
they can be properly restrained.
Whenever possible, put
children in one of the rear seats in your vehicle. Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seats.
Do not leave children,
unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Safety belts and seats can
become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
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.
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Important child restraint precautions
You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.
Never let a passenger hold a
child on his or her lap while
the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.
Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use.
When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle.
Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.
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Children and safety belts
Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by the child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts.
Follow all the important safety restraints and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.
If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.
If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned:
• move the child to one of the seats with a lap belt only (if equipped).
OR
• if the child is the appropriate size, restrain the child in a safety seat.
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To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt­positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child. A belt-positioning booster seat should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child’s face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to dicuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician.
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Built-in child seat
Built-in child safety seat (if equipped)
The rear seat may include a built-in child seat. This child seat conforms to all Federal and local motor vehicle safety standards. Read the labels located on the child seat cushion and shoulder belt for information on the built-in child seat.
Use the built-in child seat only if the child is at least one year old, weighs 10-27 kg (22-60 lbs) and the child’s shoulders fit below the shoulder harness slots on the built­in child seat.
Children not meeting these requirements should be secured in an aftermarket seat. Refer to Child safety seats in this chapter.
All built-in child restraints,
including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, interlocks, and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified dealer technician after any collision.
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Child seat interlock safety feature
The interlock ensures that a child is not placed in the integrated child seat when the folding seatback is not securely latched.
It prevents the seatback from being unlatched while the child seat is in use. When the child seat is deployed, the seatback cannot be released.
Built-in child seat retractors
The belts on built-in child seats are equipped with a retractor. The retractor will automatically snug the belts around the child. If the belts do not remain snug, take the vehicle to your dealer or a qualified technician for child seat repair. The belts will not remain snug during a collision if the retractor is not functioning properly.
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Placing your child in the built-in child seat
Failure to follow all of the
instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
Never use the built-in child
seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts could slide forward and out from under the safety belts.
The rear seatback must be
fully locked before operating the child safety restraint system.
1. Make sure that the seatback is securely latched in place.
2. Grasp the child seat cushion and pull the top forward to release the latch. Continue to unfold the child seat until it rests on the seat in the fully open position.
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3. Read all the information and warnings on the child seat cushion and shoulder safety belt. Make sure the child is not too large for the child seat.
4. If connected, squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of the chest clip and pull the halves apart to open the chest clip. Then release the lower half of belt by pressing the red button.
5. Place the child on the child seat and position the shoulder belts over each shoulder.
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6. Insert either the left or the right safety belt tongue into the single opening of the crotch safety belt buckle (it doesn’t matter which tongue is inserted first). Insert the other tongue. The color green must appear in the indicator window on each tongue when buckled. Allow belts to retract and fit snugly.
If both tongues do not latch
in the buckle, do not use the child seat. See your dealer for repairs.
7. Fasten both halves of the chest clip below the child’s shoulders and adjust it to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place on the child’s chest. The color green must appear in the indicator window when fastened.
8. Pull the lap portion of the belts toward you to make sure the crotch safety belt buckle is properly fastened and the retractor is locked.
9. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the crotch safety belt buckle to unlock the retractors, then reinsert both belt tongues.
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Removing your child from the built-in child seat
1. Squeeze the tabs on the top and the bottom of the chest clip and pull the halves apart to open the chest clip.
2. Press the release button on the crotch safety belt buckle.
3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child’s shoulders and remove the child.
To stow the built-in child seat
Return the child seat cushion to the upright position, then press firmly in the center and top of the child seat.
Inspecting the built-in child seat after a collision
All built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches, interlocks and attaching hardware should be inspected by your dealer or a qualified technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. Built-in child restraints not in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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Child safety seats
Carefully follow all of the
manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.
When installing a child safety seat:
• Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating postion.
• Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
• Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.
• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to
Using automatic locking mode
in this chapter.
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Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seat positions
1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
When using forward-facing
child seats move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Never secure rear-facing infant seats in the front seat.
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard.
6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat.
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8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Attaching safety seats with tether straps
Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer their tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap.
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Seating and safety restraints
To install a tether from a child safety seat in the front seat, route the tether strap under the vehicle seat head restraint and hook the tether hook into the hole in the tongue of the center rear lap belt. After the hook is in the hole, pull on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to shorten the belt and tighten the tether strap.
To install a tethered child safety seat in the rear seat, you will need tether anchor hardware.
Tighten the anchor
according to specifications.
Otherwise, the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
Tether anchor hardware
Tether anchor hardware kits (part number 613D74), including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln­Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit.
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Starting

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked by your dealer or a qualified servcie technician. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes.
Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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AUTO
OFF PLN/FLR
PANEL A/C
FLOOR
DEF
FLR DEF
MAX
A/C
Do not start your vehicle in a
closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against
exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.
IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch).
Starting
Adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.
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Starting
Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.
Guarding against exhaust fumes
Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
If you ever smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill you.
Have the exhaust and body ventilation system checked whenever:
• the vehicle is raised for service.
• the sound of the exhaust system changes.
• the vehicle has been damaged in a collision.
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PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE
Engine starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before or during starting. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
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Starting
If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle:
• Make sure the parking brake is set.
• Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle:
• Make sure the parking brake is set.
• Push the clutch pedal to the floor. Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over).
• Put the gearshift into neutral.
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3. Turn the key to the onposition
BRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE
(without turning the key to start). Make sure the following lights
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened the warning light does not illuminate.
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Starting
3
4
2
1
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to the start position (4) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to the on (3) position.
2. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR the temperature is below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator pedal and start the engine while holding the accelerator pedal down. Release accelerator pedal when the engine starts.
Vehicles equipped with the 2.0 l engine: If the engine fails to start, continue to crank with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts.
DO NOT crank for more than 30 seconds or you could damage
the starter.
4. After idling the engine for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake
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USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater­defroster system to respond quickly. It is strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach –23°C (–10°F) or below.
For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle.
To prevent electrical shock,
do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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Driving

BRAKES
Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for maintenance intervals.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (if equipped)
The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lock up during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied, helping to ensure that the vehicle can be steered and the driver can avoid obstacles.
Operation of the anti-lock braking system
The anti-lock braking system is not employed during normal braking. It becomes operational only when it senses differences in the rotational speed of the road wheels, indicating that they are about to lock up. Its operation is indicated by a pulsing of the brake pedal.
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Braking with ABS
• In an emergency, apply full force on the brake pedal. In vehicles with manual transaxles, you must also depress the clutch pedal. The anti-lock braking system will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles.
• We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.
Two important rules when braking in emergencies with ABS:
1.
Apply full force on both brake and clutch pedal (if equipped).
2.
Steer around the obstacle. No matter how hard you brake, steering control is maintained.
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Driving
Parking brake
To engage the parking brake: Pull the handle upward.
To release the parking brake:
1. Press and hold the release button.
2. Pull the handle upward to disengage the brake.
3. Push handle downward to the off position.
Always set the parking brake
fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (first) (manual transaxle).
To prevent personal injury,
do not release the parking brake while outside the vehicle.
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TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle
(if equipped)
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed.
Putting your vehicle in gear
You must push the thumb button to move the gearshift to the position you choose.
To operate:
1. Start the engine.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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Overriding the brake-shift interlock feature
If it is necessary to use this procedure to move the gearshift lever, it is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle’s brakelamps may not be working. Refer to Fuses
and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed:
1. Turn the ignition off and remove the ignition key.
2. Apply the parking brake and the brake pedal.
3. Insert a screwdriver or similar item about 5 cm (2 inches) into the square opening to the right of the gearshift at the base of the console.
4. Rotate the screwdriver point rearward.
5. Push and hold the thumb button and move the gearshift.
6. Remove the screwdriver when the gearshift moves from the P (Park) position.
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The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to the lock position. When the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to lock or removed from the steering column. To remove the key, the gearshift lever must be in P (Park).
Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
Driving
Never leave a vehicle
unattended while it is
running.
Driving
• P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.
•
R (Reverse)
The vehicle only moves backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting in or out of R (Reverse).
P = Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R = Reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
N = Neutral. . . . . . . . . . . .
D = Drive: Gear 1 to 4
with overdrive. . . . . .
Gear 1 to 3 with overdrive
cancelled . . . . . . . . . .
2 = Gear 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 = Gear 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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•
N (Neutral)
The wheels of the transaxle are not locked. Your vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are on.
•
D (Overdrive)
Note that the vehicle’s gearshift is console-mounted on the floor. The transaxle control switch (TCS) is located on the gearshift handle. The transaxle control indicator light (O/D light) is located on the instrument panel.
Overdrive is not shown on the display, but is the default mode for the D gearshift position. This is the normal driving mode for the best fuel economy. The transaxle operates in gears one through four. The O/D light is off (not illuminated) during normal vehicle operation.
Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift handle. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
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TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
•
D (Drive)
D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is useful when driving through hilly terrain or if your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift handle. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Transaxle operates in gears one through three.
To return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will extinguish.
When starting your vehicle, the transaxle will automatically return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is selected.
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•
2 (Second)
Use the 2 (Second) position to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional braking on downgrades. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in second gear. Do not go faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in this gear.
•
1 (First)
Use the 1 (First) position to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts will not occur while the gearshift lever remains in the 1 (First) position. Upshifts may be made by shifting to the 2 (second) position or to D (Drive). Selecting the 1 (First) position at high speeds causes the transaxle to downshift through the gears and will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to the transaxle first gear designed speed. Do not go faster then 60 km/h (38 mph) in this gear.
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Manual transaxle (if equipped)
Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
Using the clutch
When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle:
1. Hold down the brake pedal.
2. Depress the clutch pedal.
3. Put the gearshift lever in neutral.
4. Start the vehicle.
5. Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
6. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down on the accelerator pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal. Do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions may reduce the clutch life.
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Recommended shift speeds
2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxle shift speed schedules
Recommended
upshifts:
Shift from km/h mph First to second Second to third Third to fourth Fourth to fifth
2.5 litre engine 5-speed transaxle
Recommended
upshifts:
Shift from First to second Second to third Third to fourth Fourth to fifth
During acceleration: During cruise*:
22 40 53 77
shift speed schedules
During acceleration: During cruise*:
km/h mph km/h mph
22 40 53 73
14 25 33 48
14 25 33 45
km/h
19 32 46 64
16 32 50 64
mph
12 20 29 40
10 20 31 40
*The vehicle can be shifted at lower speeds to improve fuel economy.
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Parking
1
2
1. Apply the brake and the clutch and shift into neutral.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
4. Turn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle in
Neutral, it may move
unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (first) gear and set the parking brake.
Reverse
To shift into R (Reverse):
1. Completely stop your vehicle.
2. Depress the clutch pedal to the
floor and place the gearshift lever in the neutral position. Do not release the clutch pedal.
3. If the following direction is not
followed, a grinding noise may occur.
Wait a miminum of three seconds before attempting to shift into R (Reverse) gear.
4. Push the gearshift lever
completely to the right, pull up the ring on the stalk of the gearshift lever, and then pull rearward on the gearshift lever to engage the R (Reverse) gear.
5. If the R (Reverse) gear is
engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal from the floor.
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LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with these terms.
Base curb weight
Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids and lubricants. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment.
Payload
Combined maximum allowable weight of passengers, cargo and optional equipment.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
Base curb weight plus the payload weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver’s door pilar.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Carrying capacity for each axle system (front and rear). The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.
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GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
The GCW is the maximum combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer. The GCW is specified by the manufacturer to indicate the combined maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to tow.
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Driving
Payload = GVWR minus Base curb weight
To obtain the correct weight for your vehicle, try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks.
Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they might lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR. (Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.)
In high altitudes, engines will lose power at a rate of 3% power per 300 m (1 000 ft) increase in elevation. A reduction in GVW and GCW is recommended for maximum vehicle performance.
900 m
(3000 ft)
600 m
(2000 ft)
300 m
(1000 ft)
-9%
-6%
-3%
0
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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It is extremly 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.
Driving with a heavy load
The total weight of the vehicle plus the total weight of passengers and cargo should never exceed the GVWR.
The weight that the vehicle carries over the front and rear axles should never exceed the GAWR for the respective axle.
The weight limits of your vehicle’s tires affect the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Using tires with higher weight limits than the original tires will not increase the GVWR or GAWR of your vehicle; using tires with lower weight limits may lower the GVWR or GAWR of your vehicle.
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TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer of up to a maximum of 454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs). It should also have 2.3 sq. meters (25 sq. feet) or less frontal area. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer.
Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.
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