Mercury Sable 2000 Owner's Manual

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Contents

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 16 Seating and safety restraints 73 Starting and driving

Starting 107 Driving 112 Roadside emergencies 129 Servicing

Maintenance and care 147 Capacities and specifications 204 Customer assistance 211 Reporting safety defects 223

Index 224

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction

WARNINGS

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

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Instrumentation

Headlamp

control

(pg. 16)

Panel dimmer

(pg. 17)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

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Trunk release —

sedan only

(pg. 56)

Rear window wiper and

washer — wagon only*

(pg. 47)

* if equipped

Parking brake

release

(pg. 114)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 46)

Driver air bag

(pg. 93)

RPMx1000

ABS

Instrumentation

Electronic sound system

(pg. 28)

BRAKE

CRUISE

SET+

RES

Speed control

(pg. 43)

CST-

Climate control

system

(pg. 18)

VOL

PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

DISC 1-6

EJ TAPE

REW

SIDE 1-2

1 23456

Gearshift (pg. 117)

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

SHUFFLE

COMP

SCAN

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 28)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

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Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Traction ControlY active (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for the duration of the Traction Controly event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Instrumentation

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any door is open.

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

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

What you should do if the light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your

Examples are:

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

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to

light to illuminate.

Instrumentation

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

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

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 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.

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

Low coolant (if equipped)

This lamp will illuminate when the engine coolant inside the reservoir is low. This lamp will come on when the ignition is first turned on, but then should turn off. If the lamp

LOW

COOLANT

Instrumentation

stays on, you should check the coolant level inside the reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) and SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Check transaxle

Illumination of this light indicates that a problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. If this lamp remains on, have your vehicle serviced immediately.

THEFT

ABS

Speed control (if equipped)

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.

CRUISE

Instrumentation

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, or remains on after releasing the parking brake, seek service immediately.

One of the following conditions may exist:

• low brake fluid level in the reservoir.

• Brake force distribution system failure. The ABS light will also

illuminate if this condition is present.

Engine oil pressure

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

BRAKE

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Instrumentation

Safety belt warning chime

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

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

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

Key-in-ignition warning chime

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

Headlamps on warning chime

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

GAUGES

FUEL DOOR >

COOLANT

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THEFT

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Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Instrumentation

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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

coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

RPMx1000

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Instrumentation

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

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

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

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Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

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

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

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

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

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

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

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

High beams

Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

Controls and features

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the

position and

the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light

will illuminate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

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

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

• Rotate to full up position (past

detent) to turn on interior lamps.

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the panel dimmer/dome lamp control is switched to OFF.

AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a fixed period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.

• To turn autolamps on, rotate the control counterclockwise.

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

Controls and features

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.

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

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

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

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

Activating the rear window defroster will also activate the heated mirrors (if equipped). For more information refer to Heated Outside Mirrors in this section.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

MAX

A/C

OFF

A/C

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Controls and features

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.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except(Panel)

and (Floor). However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher.

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

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier

than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C

but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

•

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

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

A/C

Controls and features

• (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

•

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select before driving. This will reduce fogging

• To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

• Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

airflow to the rear seats.

Controls and features

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

• If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but not in A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

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

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

Controls and features

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system (if equipped)

OFF

MAX

A/C

OUTSIDE

TEMP

AUTO

TEMP

The EATC system will maintain a selected temperature and automatically control airflow. You can override automatic operation with any of the override controls or the fan speed control.

Turning the EATC on

OUTSIDE

TEMP

MAX

A/C

AUTO

OFF

TEMP

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

Turning the EATC off

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

Controls and features

OUTSIDE

OFF

TEMP

MAX

A/C

AUTO

TEMP

Automatic operation

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

When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield.

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

In 3 location will change to the floor area.

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

Temperature selection

The display window indicates the selected temperature, function (AUTO or one of the override

AUTO

controls) and manual control of fan speed (

) if automatic fan speed

is not desired.

FAN

• • •

Controls and features

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

AUTO

OFF

TEMP

OUTSIDE

TEMP

MAX

A/C

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

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

Temperature conversion

OUTSIDE

TEMP

MAX

A/C

AUTO

OFF

TEMP

Press MAX A/C and F at the same time (until the display changes) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Fan speed ( )

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

Controls and features

The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fan operation and relative speed.

AUTO

FAN

• • •

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.

Manual override controls

OUTSIDE

TEMP

MAX

A/C

AUTO

OFF

TEMP

The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except and . It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher.

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

Controls and features

• F -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the outside air temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

•

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature

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

(Rear Window Defroster) — Refer to Rear Window Defroster.

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

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

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

will remain unchanged and air will be cooled based on the selected temperature. To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

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

Controls and features

Displaying outside temperature

Press OUTSIDE TEMP to display the outside air temperature. It will

OFF

be displayed until OUTSIDE TEMP is pressed again or until any other control is pressed. When the EATC system is off and OUTSIDE TEMP is

AUTO

TEMP

pressed, the outside temperature will only be displayed for four seconds.

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

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select F before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

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

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

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

OUTSIDE

TEMP

MAX

A/C

Controls and features

• If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but not in normal A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.

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

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use

the power point.

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo

Controls and features

Volume/power control

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

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. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio mode. Press the AM or FM control to enter radio mode.

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.

Pressing the AM or FM controls when the ignition is turned on will also enable the radio.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Controls and features

Tune adjust in radio mode

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

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

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

• Press

Scan function

The scan function works in radio 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.

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).

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.

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Controls and features

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

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

Bass/treble adjust

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

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

Speaker balance/fade adjust

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

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

Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the hour (H) control. When the desired hour appears, release the control.

To set the minute, press and hold the minute (M) control. When the desired minute appears, release the control.

Your vehicle is equipped with a special feature that allows you to access clock mode when the vehicle is not running. Press the H or M control to engage the clock at this time.

Controls and features

MACHT Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette

Volume/power control

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

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

Controls and features

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped). Press the AM or FM control to enter into radio mode.

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.

Pressing the AM or FM controls when the ignition is turned on will also engage the radio.

AM/FM select in tape mode

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

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape into

the cassette deck.

Tune disc adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD 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.

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

Tune adjust for CD mode

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

Controls and features

• Press to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seek function

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

Seek function in radio mode

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

• Press

Seek function in tape mode

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

• Press

Seek function in CD mode

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

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

Scan function

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

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

, the CD changer will replay that selection from the

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.

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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.

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).

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 on the control you selected.

Bass/treble adjust

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

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

Speaker balance/fade adjust

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

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

Inserting a tape

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

You can switch from CD to tape play by inserting a tape into the cassette deck.

Tape/CD select

• Pressing the TAPE or CD control when the ignition is on will engage the system if a tape or CD is present in the audio system.

• 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 control during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function.

• To begin CD play (if CDs are loaded in the CD changer), press the CD button. The first track of the first disc will begin playing. After that CD play will begin where it stopped last.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape and CD modes.

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

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

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.

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

• You can cancel the fast forward mode by pressing TAPE, or the FF control.

Tape direction select

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

DolbyTnoise reduction

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

Press the reduction.

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

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.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order.

If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played.

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

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise

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Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the hour (H) control. When the desired hour appears, release the control.

To set the minute, press and hold the minute (M) control. When the desired minute appears, release the control.

Your vehicle is equipped with a special feature that allows you to access clock mode when the vehicle is not running. Press the H or M control to engage the clock at this time.

CD changer (if equipped)

Your CD changer is either located in the trunk, the console or the right side cargo area storage compartment.

1. Slide the door to access the CD

changer magazine.

2. Press

to eject the magazine.

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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.

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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.

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

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)

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

If sound skips:

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

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.

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Cleaning compact discs

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

CD and CD changer care

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

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

periods of time.

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

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.

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.

Controls and features

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.

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press and hold the rocker control (located on the side of the driver’s seat) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal.

• press the rear side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you

• press the front side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you

The adjustment allows for approximately 76mm (3 inches) of maximum travel.

PEDALS

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals or while the vehicle is moving.

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TRACTION CONTROLY (IF EQUIPPED)

This control can be used to turn the Traction Controly on or off. Refer to the Traction Controly section of the Driving chapter for more information.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical

accessories such as the radio to

operate while the engine is not running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,

automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine without

locking the steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits

operational. Warning lights illuminated with engine off. Key position when driving.

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

starts.

T/C

F F

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

OFF

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

To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

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

To set a speed

• Press SET+. 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 RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

OFF

CST

SET

RES

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 +. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or

• Press and release SET +. 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 +.

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 CST −. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or

• Press and release CST −. 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 +.

CST

SET

RES

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal.

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

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Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

OFF

To return to a previously set speed

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

CST

SET

RES

Indicator light

This light comes on when either the SET ACC/SET ACCEL or RES/RSM/

CRUISE

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.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn signal.

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.

Controls and features

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

Mist Function

To operate the Mist function of the windshield wipers, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle one or two times.

Rear window wiper and washer (wagon only)

The rear wiper control is located under the headlamp controls Press the wiper control to activate the rear wiper. Press again to turn off the wiper.

Press the washer control to activate the rear washer. The wiper will come on when the washer control is pressed, if it is not already on.

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Controls and features

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.

DOME LAMPS AND MAP LAMPS

The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. If the vehicle is equipped with a moon roof, the dome lamp is located behind the moon roof.

The dome lamp will stay on if the control is moved to the passenger side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the driver’s side position, the lamp will not come on at all.

With the control in the middle position, the dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is closed.

Controls and features

The map lamp controls (if equipped) are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each lens on each map lamp to activate the lamps.

If equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps.

REAR DOME LAMP (IF EQUIPPED)

The dome lamp lights when:

• any door is opened with the control in the middle position.

• the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on.

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

• the lamp control is moved to the passenger side position.

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

Controls and features

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

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

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

To open, press and hold the rear portion of the control. This will fully open the moon roof.

To close, press and hold the front portion of the control.

WIRELESS INTERFACE MODULE (WIM) CELL PHONE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The Wireless Interface Module (WIM) Cell Phone System allows for hands-free phone communication while in your car. With your cell phone plugged in the Phone Adapter System (PAS) in the center console, incoming calls will ring through the audio system speakers. The audio system does not have to be “ON” to place or receive a phone call. The WIM will turn on your audio system when you place or receive a phone call.

With this system you will hear and control the volume of the person you are talking to through your car’s audio system. Your voice is picked up through the microphone mounted above the rear view mirror allowing you to talk on the phone. Your volume setting in your phone will

effect the volume through the audio system. You may have to reset the volume of your phone when using WIM system.

Controls and features

You will need a Phone Adapter System (PAS) that is compatible with your cell phone that you install into the center console. This system includes a Phone Adapter Module (PAM) with a Wiring Harness and a Hang-Up Cup. For more information, call 1–800–736–9450 to order the Phone Adapter System (PAS) for your specific phone.

To install the PAS, locate the four screw holes in the console. Install the PAM and the hang-up cup with four screws.

Remove the connector cover and plug the PAS wiring harness into the harness connector in the console. Position the PAS harness in the opening on the inside corner of the connector cover and install the connector cover on the console.

To answer or end a call, press and release the control button on the microphone mounted above the rear view mirror or use the phone itself (refer to your phone’s owner manual for more information).

The radio will display the word “CALL” when you are on the phone.

Check and obey the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive.

Before driving, familiarize yourself with the operation and location of the WIM system.

To avoid potential distraction and increased risk of injury or accident, Ford recommends you do not use the phone while

driving.

Please pull off the road and park before making or answering a call To prevent damage to the antenna or your car, remove the cellular phone

antenna mast before using an automatic car wash.

Controls and features

POWER WINDOWS

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

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

AUTO

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

AUTO

One touch down

• Press AUTO completely down to the second detent. The driver’s window will open fully. Depress up to stop window operation.

AUTO

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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.

Accessory delay (if equipped)

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

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press control to unlock or lock all doors.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

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

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

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

Controls and features

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 disable adjust function.

to adjust the left

to adjust the right

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.

Controls and features

CENTER CONSOLE

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

• Utility compartment

• Bin mat (snap-in)

• Cupholders (front and rear)

• Coin holder slots

• Compact disc changer (if equipped)

• Tissue holder

• Rear A/C vent

• Rear ashtray (see your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear

ashtray

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

If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift and a bench seat, it has a center console in the center front seating position.

The center console has similar features as the full console. To open the storage compartment, raise the armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and toward the front of the vehicle. The rear seat area is provided with dual cupholders.

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.

Controls and features

TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL

Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)

You can open and close the liftgate and the liftgate window from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.

• To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the key, the power door locks or the remote entry key fob) and push the key lock cylinder.

• To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate and pull up on the handle under the license plate lamp shield.

To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down on the inside of the liftgate, use the key, the power door locks, or the remote entry key fob.

The liftgate and liftgate window should be closed before driving your vehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate lift cylinders and attaching hardware.

CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage compartment

Your vehicle comes equipped with a storage compartment in the floor of the cargo area. An additional compartment is in the rear trim panel on the right. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible.

Cargo net (if equipped) (Wagon)

The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in the net. This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision.

Controls and features

Cargo cover (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area shade that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle.

To install the shade:

1. Fasten the cover into the

mounting brackets (make sure the cover is right side up).

2. Pull the end of the shade toward

you and hook the sides into the notches (right side first) in the rear trim panels.

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To prevent the possibility of injuries, the fasteners for the cargo area cover must be properly attached to the mounting clips on

the rear trim panels.

Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the

case of a sudden stop or collision.

Rewinding the shade

With extended use, the cargo shade may lose its spring tension. If this occurs, the shade must be manually rewound. This is a two-person operation.

1. Remove the shade from the vehicle and extend it with the smooth

grain facing you.

2. Wrap the vinyl around the roller

tube twice. Tuck the edges of the vinyl inside the end cap with each wrap.

3. Fold the edges of the vinyl

towards the center, making sure that the edges clear the end cap slots. Use tape or a rubber band to hold the vinyl to the left side of the tube.

4. Push in the right end cap

(marked RH) about

⁄4of the total length to disengage the clutch and hold the end cap in while turning the roller tube toward you 14 times.

5. Let go of the right end cap. The clutch will now engage and stop the shade from losing its spring tension.

6. Unfold the vinyl and place it into the end cap slots.

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7. Insert the shade into the side mounting brackets and check to make sure that it operates properly.

The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed.

Cargo utility hooks (Sedan)

The utility hooks located in side the trunk can be used to hang small items on. Do not hang more than 12 kg (20 lbs) on the hooks. The hooks are not designed to restrain objects during a collision.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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

The remote entry features only operate with the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the ignition in the, ACC, OFF or ON positions.

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

Unlocking the doors/liftgate

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

Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate (wagons).

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Locking the doors/liftgate

Press this control to lock all doors and liftgate (wagons).

To confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within three seconds. The doors will lock again and the horn will chirp.

If any of the doors or liftgate are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close all doors.

Unlocking the liftgate/trunk

Press the control to unlock the liftgate/trunk.

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.

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.

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

Illuminated entry

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

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

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control or

• any door is open.

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

Replacing lost transmitters

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 programming

procedure yourself

Programming remote transmitters

It is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) of your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.

Controls and features

To program the transmitters yourself:

• Insert a key in the ignition and

turn from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds) with the eighth turn ending in the 4 (ON) position. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been entered.

• Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any

button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)

• Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.

The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has been programmed.

• When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn

the ignition to 3 (OFF) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

Replacing the battery

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

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

Controls and features

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back together. Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to

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

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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

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

Arming the system

When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps, and will chirp the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:

• Press the remote entry lock

control (doors opened or closed).

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• Press 7/8 and 9/0 controls on the

keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (doors opened or closed).

• Open a door and press the power door lock control to lock the doors. There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur

before the vehicle becomes ARMED. Each door/hood or liftgate (wagon) arm individually, and if any

door/hood or liftgate (wagon) is open, then it must be closed for it to be armed.

When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your remote entry transmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors/hood and liftgate (wagon) are closed.

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If the doors/hood or liftgate (wagon) are not closed and you press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors are locked, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door/hood or liftgate (wagon) is still open.

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Disarming the system

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

• Unlock the doors by using your

remote entry transmitter.

• Unlock the doors by using your

keyless entry pad.

• Unlock the doors or liftgate with a key. Turn the key full travel

(toward the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.

• Turn ignition to ON.

• Press the PANIC control on the

remote entry transmitter. This will only shut the horn OFF when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system will still be armed.

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Triggering the anti-theft system

The armed system will be triggered if:

• Any door, liftgate or hood is opened without using the door key or the

remote entry transmitter.

• The trunk is forced opened.

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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

With the keyless entry keypad, you can:

• lock or unlock the vehicle doors

and liftgate (wagons) without using the key

• open the trunk

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

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

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

The factory-set code is located:

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

• taped to the computer module

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

Programming your own personal 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.

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

Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a second personal code is entered, the module will erase the first personal code in favor of the new code.

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To exit, press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously or allow more than 5 seconds to elapse since a button press occured and the 5 digit keycode will be programed.

If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions:

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of step 1 and release.

3. Press the 1/2 control and hold for 2 seconds to erase the customer programmed keycode, within five seconds of step 2.

The system will now only respond to the factory-set code.

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

The driver’s door must be unlocked before any other. If more than five seconds pass between pressing numbers, enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work, use the key or remote entry transmitter(s).

1. To unlock the driver’s door, enter one of the two codes. After pressing the fifth number, the driver’s door unlocks.

2. To unlock the passenger’s door(s) and liftgate (wagon), press the 3/4 control within five seconds of unlocking the driver’s door.

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3. To unlock the trunk or liftgate (wagon), enter the five-digit factory-set code, then press the 5/6 control within five seconds.

Locking the doors and liftgate (wagon), press the 7/8 and 9/0 controls at the same time. This can be done at any time.

Autolock

Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all doors when all of the following occurs:

• all vehicle doors and liftgate are fully closed

• the ignition key is in the RUN position

• vehicle is not in P (Park) or N (Neutral)

• vehicle speed exceeds 5 kph (3 mph)

The autolock feature repeats when all of the above occur and:

• any door is opened and then closed

Deactivating/activating autolock

There are 2 methods to enable/disable this feature. One through your dealer and the second with a door lock sequence using the following instructions:

1. Turn the ignition key to RUN, then press the door UNLOCK control button 3 times.

2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the door UNLOCK control button 3 times.

3. Turn the ignition key to RUN, within five seconds press the door UNLOCK control button 1 time.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been altered.

Pressing the power door UNLOCK control button again will toggle the Autolock/Relock states.

• Turn ignition to OFF to exit.

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Deactivating/activating horn chirp

There are 2 methods to enable/disable this feature. One through your dealer and the second with a door lock sequence using the following instructions:

1. Turn the ignition key to RUN, then press the door UNLOCK control button 3 times.

2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the door UNLOCK control button 3 times.

3. Turn the ignition key to RUN, within five seconds press the door UNLOCK control button 2 times.

The user should receive two horn chirps to indicate the system had been altered.

Pressing the power door UNLOCK control button two times again will toggle the Autolock/Relock states.

• Turn ignition to OFF to exit.

SECURILOCKY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLocky electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLocky key is read by the SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system. If the SecuriLocky key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLocky anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLocky key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate.

If there is any potential SecuriLocky anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL SecuriLocky keys for that vehicle are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

The SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects, a second key or electronic devices used to purchase gasoline or similar items on the same key ring as the PATS ignition key may cause vehicle starting problems. If present, you need to keep these objects from touching the PATS ignition key while starting the engine. These objects cannot damage the PATS ignition key, but can cause a

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momentary problem if they are too close to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn the 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 encoded ignition key is an approved Ford encoded ignition key.

Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky passive anti-theft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLocky keys for more information.

If one or both of your SecuriLocky keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all available SecuriLocky keys to your dealership for reinitialization.

Theft indicator

The theft indicator on the instrument cluster will operate as follows:

• When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly every

two seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is protecting your vehicle.

• When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the theft indicator will

light for three seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.

Procedure to program spare SecuriLockY keys to your vehicle

New SecuriLocky keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle.

Conventional (non-SecuriLocky) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle.

The correct type of SecuriLocky key for your vehicle is identifiable by the vehicle logo being on only one side if the key. If the vehicle logo is on both sides, it is not the right key for your vehicle.

You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLocky key readily accessible for the procedure. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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

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2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLocky key from the ignition.

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

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLocky key from the ignition.

5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the unprogrammed SecuriLocky key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to ON (maintain ignition in ON for at least one second). This step will program your new SecuriLocky key.

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

If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator (located on the instrument cluster) will light for three seconds and then go out.

If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will not operate the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator will flash on and off. Wait at least one minute and then repeat the procedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed.

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

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

safety belt in the event of a collision.

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Adjusting the front power seat (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.

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

safety belt in the event of a collision.

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower the

front portion of the seat cushion.

Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)

The lumbar control is located on the front of the seat cushion.

Turn to adjust lumbar support.

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REAR SEATS 2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped)

One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space.

To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback down.

When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place.

3rd seat (wagon only)

The third seat faces the rear of the vehicle. For height and weight limits, see the label on the seat cushion. When the seat is down, the back of your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo.

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To open up the seat:

1. Unlock the floor panel with the key, then use the handle to fold the floor panel toward the front of the car.

2. Remove the cargo cover. The cargo cover must be removed or the seatback will not latch in the upright position.

3. Lift the remote latch release on the left side of the compartment and fold the remaining floor panel until it latches. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position.

To close the seat, make sure the safety belts are properly stowed, then lift the remote latch release and push the seat down until it latches. Pull up on the handle and push the floor panel into place.

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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:

• Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints. Refer to the Air bag supplemental restraints section in this chapter.

• Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. Refer to the Safety belts section in this chapter.

• Driver’s seat position sensor.

• Front crash severity sensor.

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

• An indicator light and back-up tone.

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

pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors and driver’s seat position sensor.

How does the personal safety system work?

The Personal Safety System uses a collection of sensors to gather information about the driver’s seat position, driver and front outboard passenger’s safety belt usage and accident severity. Then, dual-stage inflating air bags are combined with safety belt pretensioners and energy management retractors to help provide enhanced occupant protection in frontal crashes.

The driver’s seat position sensor determines if the seat is fore or aft of a reference position. Similarly, the safety belt usage sensors determine if the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. These sensors provide the ability to tailor the air bag deployment based upon how close the driver’s seat is to the steering wheel and whether or not the safety belts are fastened.

The dual-stage air bags offer the ability to tailor the air bag inflation with two energy levels. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more

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common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is provided for the most severe impacts. Whether or not the air bag deploys at all can also be different for the driver versus the passenger based upon driver’s seat position and safety belt usage allowing further tailoring of the system.

Determining if the personal safety system is operational

The Personal Safety System uses a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Restraints Warning Indicator section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required.

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

• The indicator light will either flash or stay lit.

• The indicator 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 indicator 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.

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When are the front air bags and pretensioners deployed?

Front air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the pretensioners or air bags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System determined the occupant conditions or crash severity were not appropriate to activate these safety devices.

Safety belt precautions

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

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

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

provided.

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

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

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

to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

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

2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

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

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

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Energy management retractors

Your vehicle has a seat belt system equipped with energy management retractors at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions.

An energy management retractor is a device which pays out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help further reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant.

Seat belt systems equipped with an energy management retractor must be replaced if they were in use during a frontal collision which resulted in deployment of the frontal air bags. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

In the event of a collision resulting in the deployment of the

front air bags, the front safety belts must be replaced if they were in use.

After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all outboard

seating positions (except driver, which has no “automatic locking retractor” feature) 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.

Vehicle sensitive mode

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

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Automatic locking mode

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

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

When to use the automatic locking mode

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

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

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

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

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

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

After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all outboard

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.

Safety belt pretensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions.

The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate only when the safety belts are fastened during certain frontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration. A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the lap and shoulder belts in such a way that they fit more snugly against the body.

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter.

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Safety belt usage sensors

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the safety belts are fastened. The sensors provide information to the Personal Safety System which can then adapt the air bag deployment or safety belt pretensioner activation based upon safety belt usage.

The Personal Safety System provides the most benefit to belted

occupants. The system monitors and tailors the air bag deployment based upon safety belt usage. Failure to properly wear your safety belt will increase your risk of injury.

Front safety belt height adjustment

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

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

Position the shoulder belt

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

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Lap belts

Adjusting the lap belt

The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

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

hips, not around the waist.

Insert the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from). To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.

Safety belts for rear-facing occupants (wagon only)

Never use child safety seats in the third seat of a wagon.

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belts containing an adjust tongue at the rear-facing seating positions.

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When the adjust tongue of the lap/shoulder combination seat belt is latched into the buckle, the tongue will allow the lap portion to become shorter, but locks the webbing in place to restrict it from becoming longer.

Before you reach and latch a combination lap and shoulder belt having an adjust tongue into the buckle, you may have to lengthen the lap belt portion of it. To lengthen the lap belt, pull some webbing out of the shoulder belt retractor. While holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the tongue so that it is parallel to the webbing and slide the tongue upward. Provide enough length so that the tongue can reach the buckle.

To fasten the belt, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted, remove the twist. Insert the tongue into the proper buckle for your seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on the tongue.

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

hips, not around the waist.

Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women,

should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident.

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.

Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles and tongues toward the center of the vehicle may be hidden by the rear edge of the seat cushion. Pull them out so they will be accessible.

While you are fastened in the seat belt, the shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement.

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To unfasten the belt, push the red release button on the end of the buckle. This allows the tongue to unlatch from the buckle. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle.

Safety belt extension assembly

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

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

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

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

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

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

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

The safety belt warning light illuminates1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

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Belt minder (if equipped)

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

If... Then...

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

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

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

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

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

The Belt Minder feature will not activate.

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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given... Consider...

9Crashes are rare events9

9I’m not going far9 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. 9Belts are

uncomfortable9

9I was in a hurry9 Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder reminds

9Seat belts don’t work9

9Traffic is light9 Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle

9Belts wrinkle my clothes9

9The people I’m

with don’t wear belts9

9I have an air bag9 Air bags offer greater protection when used with

9I’d rather be thrown clear9

36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to 9rare9 events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously

injured in a crash during our lifetime.

Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort.

us to take a few seconds to buckle up.

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

crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.

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

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

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

Not a good idea, people who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T 9PICK OUR CRASH9.

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

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

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One time disable

Anytime the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only. The safety belt needs to be latched for a minimum of 3 seconds before belt minder is disabled.

Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature

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

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

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• the parking brake is set

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

• the ignition switch is in the OFF position

• all vehicle doors are closed

• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled

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

with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.)

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

Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

safety belt unbuckled.

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

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

buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

complete.

Safety belt maintenance

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

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

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

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

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The air bag supplemental restraint system is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term “supplemental restraint” means the air bags are intended as a supplement to the safety belts. Air bags alone cannot protect as well as air bags plus safety belts in impacts for which the air bags are designed to deploy, and air bags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy.

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HOW DO THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS WORK?

The air bag supplemental restraint system consists of:

• driver and passenger dual stage air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags).

• side air bags (if equipped). Refer to Side air bag system later in this chapter.

• one or more impact and safing sensors.

• the same indicator light, RCM (restraints control module) and

diagnostic unit used for the Personal safety system.

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The air bag supplemental restraints are an intergral part of the Personal Safety System. They are designed to be deployed in cases where the Personal Safety System has determined the occupant conditions and crash severity are appropriate to activate these devices. Refer to the Personal Safety System section in this chapter.

Important supplemental restraint system precautions

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

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

provided.

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children and air bags

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

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

Air bags can kill or injure a

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

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Determining if the system is operational

The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Restraints Warning Indicator 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 (same light for front and side air bag system) will either flash or stay lit.

• The readiness 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 light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint 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.

How do the air bag supplemental restraints work?

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

While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures,

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facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

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

If the air bag is deployed, 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.

Side air bag system (if equipped)

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag

cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat

covers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.

Do not lean your head on the door. The side air bag could injure

you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag

Supplemental Restraint System, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an air bag. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always

wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided.

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How does the side air bag system work?

The side air bag system consists of the following:

• An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks.

• A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment.

• The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags.

• Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats, attached to the floor.

Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is not occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions.

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

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

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Several air bag system

components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the side air bag has

deployed, the air bag will

not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. If

the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles

For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags.

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.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.

Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use.

When possible, always place children under age 12 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.

Children and safety belts

If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your

child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that

apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can

be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in

your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning 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 cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

A belt-positioning booster 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 discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician.

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