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Table Of Contents1

Breaking-In Your Vehicle3

Information About This Guide3

Special Notices4

Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles5

Vehicle Symbol Glossary6

Instrumentation8

Warning Lights And Chimes10

Check Fuel Cap11

Air Bag Readiness12

Brake System Warning12

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)12

Anti-Theft System13

Charging System13

Four Wheel Drive Low14

Four Wheel Drive High14

Speed Control15

Safety Belt Warning Chime15

Belt Minder Chime15

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime15

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17

Trip Odometer17

Battery Voltage Gauge18

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge18

Controls And Features20

Headlamp Control20

Foglamp Control20

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)20

Panel Dimmer Control21

Flash To Pass21

Climate Control System22

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)22

Fan Speed Control22

Mode Selector Control22

Operating Tips23

Rear Console Climate Controls25

Rear Window Defroster26

Rear Window Wiper And Washer27

Using Your Audio System28

Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd28

Volume/Power Control28

Seek Function29

Scan Function30

Radio Station Memory Preset30

Setting Memory Preset Stations31

Autoset Memory Preset31

Starting Autoset Memory Preset31

Treble Adjust32

Speaker Balance Adjust32

Speaker Fade Adjust33

Tape/Cd Select33

Tape Direction Select34

Eject Function34

Dolby Noise Reduction35

Compression Adjust35

Shuffle Feature35

Setting The Clock35

Am/Fm Stereo In Dash Six Cd Radio For Pioneer Sound System37

Starting Autostore41

Display Description42

Compression Feature44

Traffic Announcements47

Rds Traffic Seek Feature47

Rds Traffic Scan Feature47

Radio Data System (Rds) Feature48

Digital Signal Processing49

Rear Seat Controls51

Adjusting The Volume52

Turning The Speakers On And Off52

Using Headphones52

Memory Preset Control53

Cleaning Compact Discs54

Cd And Cd Changer Care54

Cleaning Cassette Player54

Radio Frequency Information55

Radio Reception Factors55

Turn Signal Control56

Positions Of The Ignition56

To Turn Speed Control On/Off57

To Set A Speed58

To Set A Higher Set Speed59

To Set A Lower Set Speed59

To Disengage Speed Control60

To Return To A Previously Set Speed61

Indicator Light61

Tilt Steering Wheel62

Hazard Flasher62

Windshield Wiper/Washer Control62

Overdrive Control63

Speed Dependent Wipers63

Activating Overdrive63

Deactivating Overdrive63

Overhead Console64

Storage Compartment64

Installing A Garage Door Opener64

To Open The Moon Roof65

To Close The Moon Roof65

Electronic Compass/Temperature Display66

Outside Air Temperature66

Compass Zone Adjustment67

Compass Calibration Adjustment68

Interior Lamps68

Courtesy/Reading Lamps68

Power Windows69

One Touch Down69

Power Door Locks70

Power Side View Mirrors70

To Adjust Your Mirrors70

Center Console71

Fold-Away Mirrors71

Auxiliary Power Point72

Positive Retention Floor Mat73

Rear Liftgate73

Rewinding The Shade74

Remote Entry System75

Unlocking The Doors76

Locking The Doors76

Sounding A Panic Alarm77

Replacing The Battery77

Replacing Lost Transmitters78

Programming Remote Transmitters78

Keyless Entry System79

Illuminated Entry79

Power Door Trim Switch Inhibit79

Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code80

Erasing Personal Code80

Anti-Scan Feature81

Unlocking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System81

Locking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System81

Deactivating Autolock82

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System83

Automatic Arming83

Automatic Disarming83

Key Information84

Programming Spare Keys85

Seating And Safety Restraints87

Adjustable Head Restraints87

Adjusting The Front Manual Seat88

Adjusting The Front Power Seat89

Using The Manual Lumbar Support90

To Operate The Feature90

Folding Rear Seats92

Safety Restraints Precautions93

Energy Management Feature94

Vehicle Sensitive Mode95

Automatic Locking Mode95

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode95

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode96

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode97

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment98

Safety Belt Extension Assembly98

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime98

Conditions Of Operation99

One Time Disable101

Deactivating/Activating The Belt Minder Feature101

Safety Belt Maintenance102

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System103

Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions103

Children And Air Bags105

How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?106

The Srs Consists Of107

Determining If The System Is Operational108

Side Air Bag System109

How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?110

Safety Restraints For Children112

Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles112

Important Child Restraint Precautions112

Children And Safety Belts112

Safety Seats For Children113

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats113

When Installing A Child Safety Seat114

Installing Child Safety Seats In Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt115

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps117

The Tether Strap Anchors In Vehicle Are In The Following Positions118

Preparing To Start120

Important Safety Precautions120

Before Starting The Vehicle120

Starting The Engine122

Cold Weather Starting122

Using The Engine Block Heater123

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes124

Important Ventilating Information124

Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)125

Abs Warning Lamp126

Parking Brake126

Traction-Lok Axle128

Preparing To Drive Vehicle128

Automatic Transmission Operation129

Brake-Shift Interlock129

Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission130

Understanding Gearshift Positions131

Driving A Manual Transmission133

Forced Downshifts133

Using The Clutch133

Recommended Shift Speeds134

Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation135

4Wd System Indicator Lights136

Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System136

Shifting From 4X4 High To 2Wd137

Shifting From 2Wd To 4X4 Low137

Shifting From 4X4 Low To 2Wd137

Shifting Between 4X4 High And 4X4 Low138

Driving Off-Road With 4Wd138

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck139

Mud And Water139

Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain140

Driving On Snow And Ice140

Vehicle Loading141

Loading Instructions For Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles142

Driving Through Water143

Trailer Towing143

Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow143

4X2 W/Automatic Transmission144

4X2 W/Manual Transmission145

4X4 W/Automatic Transmission145

Preparing To Tow146

Safety Chains147

Trailer Brakes147

Trailer Lamps147

Using A Step Bumper147

Driving While You Tow148

Servicing After Towing148

Trailer Towing Tips148

Launching Or Retrieving A Boat148

Recreational Towing149

All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles With Automatic Transmissions149

Rwd Vehicles With 4X4 Electronic Shift Transfer Case150

Roadside Emergencies151

Getting Roadside Assistance151

Using Roadside Assistance151

Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch152

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color154

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel155

Power Distribution Box158

Changing The Tires161

Spare Tire Information161

Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools162

Removing The Spare Tire162

Stowing The Spare Tire163

Tire Change Procedure163

Jump Starting Your Vehicle166

Preparing Your Vehicle167

Connecting The Jumper Cables167

Jump Starting169

Removing The Jumper Cables169

Wrecker Towing172

Maintenance And Care174

Service Recommendations174

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle174

Working With The Engine Off/On174

Opening The Hood175

Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment176

Checking The Engine Oil177

Adding Engine Oil178

Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations179

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid180

Clutch Fluid181

Windshield Washer Fluid182

Air Filter Maintenance182

Checking Engine Coolant183

Adding Engine Coolant184

Recycled Engine Coolant186

Coolant Refill Capacity187

Severe Climates187

Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid188

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid188

Low Fluid Level189

Correct Fluid Level189

High Fluid Level190

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels190

Checking And Adding Transfer Case Fluid191

Windshield Wiper Blades194

Checking The Wiper Blades194

Changing The Wiper Blades194

Information About Uniform Tire Qulity Grading195

Rear Window Wiper Blades195

Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature A195

Servicing Your Tires196

Temperature A B C196

Checking The Tire Pressure196

Tire Rotation197

Replacing The Tires198

Using Snow Tires And Traction Devices199

What To Know About Automotive Fuels200

Choosing The Right Fuel203

Octane Recommendations203

Unleaded Gasoline Engines203

Fuel Quality204

Running Out Of Fuel205

Fuel Filler Cap205

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy206

Measuring Techniques206

Filling The Tank207

Calculating Fuel Economy207

Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits208

Epa Window Sticker209

Emission Control System210

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing211

Replacing Exterior Bulbs211

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs212

To Install The New Bulb213

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs214

Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs214

Replacing Foglamp Bulbs215

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs215

Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs215

Using The Right Bulbs216

Replacing The Interior Bulbs216

Aiming The Headlamps216

Vertical Aim Adjustment217

Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle218

Washing Your Vehicle218

Waxing Your Vehicle219

Repairing Paint Chips219

Cleaning The Engine220

Cleaning The Wheels220

Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts221

Cleaning The Exterior Lamps221

Cleaning The Windshield, Wiper Blades And Rear Window221

Cleaning The Instrument Panel221

Cleaning The Overhead Console222

Cleaning The Interior Fabric222

Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags222

Cleaning Leather Seats222

Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts223

Inside Windows223

Cleaning Mirrors223

Capacities And Specifications224

Motorcraft Part Numbers224

Refill Capacities224

Lubricant Specifications226

Vehicle Dimensions229

Identifying Your Vehicle231

Certification Label231

Vehicle Identification Number231

Engine Number231

Getting The Services You Need232

Ford Extended Service Plan232

Customer Assistance232

The Dispute Settlement Board235

What Kinds Of Cases Does The Board Review?235

Board Membership236

What The Board Needs236

Oral Presentations237

Making A Decision237

Reporting Safety Defects244

Filling Station Information256

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