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Mercury 2002 Cougar Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires...
  • Page 3 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Accessories Index All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Mercury. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

  • Page 5: Safety And Environment Protection

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

  • Page 6: Breaking-In Your Vehicle

    Introduction Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.
  • Page 7 Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.
  • Page 8 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Safety Alert Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Fuse Compartment Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Vehicle Symbol Glossary See Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack Low tire warning Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks...

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works.
  • Page 11 Instrument Cluster If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
  • Page 12 Instrument Cluster Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front and side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
  • Page 13 Traction Control Illuminates when the Traction Control system is active. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Control event. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or near, empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).
  • Page 14 Instrument Cluster High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Foglamps Illuminates when the foglamps are turned on. Refer to Foglamp control in the Lights chapter. OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped) These lights illuminate briefly to ensure the systems are functional. Service intervals Illuminates to indicate that routine service should be performed.
  • Page 15 Instrument Cluster Danger of ice warning Illuminates when ambient air temperature is 0° C (32° F) and below. The red light warns of an increased danger of icy roads. The absence of a light in cold temperatures does not necessarily mean that there is no risk of ice on the road.

  • Page 16: Gauges

    Instrument Cluster Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened. Liftgate ajar warning chime (if equipped) Sounds when the liftgate is ajar or open and the key is in the ignition. The interior dome lamp will also be illuminated.
  • Page 17 Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
  • Page 18 Instrument Cluster Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the SELECT control on the trip computer. 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.

  • Page 19: Entertainment Systems

    Entertainment Systems PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CD SYSTEM BASS/TREB FADE/BAL AM/FM VOL ON/OFF MENU SCAN SEEK Anti-theft protection panel To deter would-be thieves, Ford audio units have a removable front panel without which the unit will not work. Avoid touching the contacts on the back of the panel and do not use excessive force to refit it.
  • Page 20 Entertainment Systems 3. The audio unit type. 4. Proof of identification (driver’s license, identity card, etc.). 5. A vehicle invoice (if the audio unit was installed in the vehicle prior to delivery) or a parts invoice if the audio unit was purchased separately form the vehicle, or an appropriate vehicle registration document.
  • Page 21 AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio and CD modes. To gain the best reception, always tune to the strongest station signal available. Under most conditions, the AM frequency provides stable sound quality and little signal disturbance. However, at night, atmospheric conditions may sometimes lead to interference from other stations.
  • Page 22 Entertainment Systems Seek function The seek function works in radio and CD modes. Seek function in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. SEEK DOWN will display. Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. SEEK UP will display.
  • Page 23 Turn the volume control (VOL) up or down to the desired setting. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output. Press the BASS/ TREB control until BASS appears in the display. Turn the volume control (VOL) up or down to the desired setting.
  • Page 24 Entertainment Systems 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, twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2) and six on the remaining AutoStore band.
  • Page 25 Press CD to start playback from a CD already in the audio unit. If no disc is inserted, NO CD appears in the display. The display indicates elapsed track time up to 19:59. If the track is longer than twenty minutes, the first digit flashes while the rest of the numeral returns to zero and starts counting again.

  • Page 26: Setting The Clock

    Entertainment Systems Press the SEEK control to turn the feature ON or OFF. Menu mode Press the MENU control to access main menu features. Use the SEEK control for adjustments. CD eject function Press the eject control during CD playback to eject the CD. Setting the clock Your vehicle is equipped with a separate instrument panel mounted clock.
  • Page 27 Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Audio power can also be turned on by pressing the AM/FM select control or the TAPE/CD select control. Turn control to raise or lower volume. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes.
  • Page 28 Entertainment Systems Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped) Press 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.
  • Page 29 Entertainment Systems 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.
  • Page 30 Entertainment Systems Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the control. 3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available.
  • Page 31 Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. Press the BAL control then press: to shift sound to the left and to shift sound to the right. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.
  • Page 32 Entertainment Systems into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
  • Page 33 Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolby noise reduction. Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
  • Page 34 Entertainment Systems Mute mode Press the MUTE control to mute the playing media. Press the MUTE control again to return to the playing media. PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO SHUF SCAN LOAD PUSH ON Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.
  • Page 35 AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. Tune/disc adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode.
  • Page 36 Entertainment Systems Seek function in CD mode Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD player seeks to the beginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing. Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc.
  • Page 37 the control you selected. The display will read SAVED. Autostore Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations. Starting autostore 1.
  • Page 38 Entertainment Systems CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
  • Page 39 loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded. The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays the last CD loaded and the display is updated.
  • Page 40 Entertainment Systems Press and hold the FF control until the desired selection is reached. If the end of the disc is reached, the CD will return to the first track. Release the control to disengage fast forward mode. When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lower the volume level of the playing media.
  • Page 41 Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers. Press the BAL control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the left and right speakers. Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

  • Page 42: Cleaning Compact Discs

    Entertainment Systems CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.

  • Page 43: Radio Reception Factors

    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.

  • Page 44: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 45 O (Off) – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. This mode may reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle but may increase the possibility of interior window fogging. (Floor) – Distributes outside air through the floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.

  • Page 46: Cabin Air Filter

    Climate Controls Do not place objects under the front seat or over the defroster ducts. They may reduce visibility, fall into the ducts, or degrade the performance of your climate control system. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

  • Page 47: Headlamps

    HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Foglamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the position and the high...

  • Page 48: Panel Dimmer Control

    Lights High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during parklamp, headlamp, and autolamp operation.

  • Page 49: Aiming The Headlamps

    Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been aimed in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician. Each headlmap may be properly aimed in the vertical (up/down) direction only.

  • Page 50: Turn Signal Control

    Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal. Push up to activate the right turn signal. In vehicles equipped with daytime running lights, use of the turn signals will shut off the highbeams in daytime driving. INTERIOR LAMPS The interior lamps have three switch positions: door delay, off and...

  • Page 51: Bulb Replacement

    BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of the following lamps frequently: Headlamps Tail lamps Brakelamps High-mount brakelamp Turn signal lamps Backup lamps License plate lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance.
  • Page 52 Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. To remove the high or low beam headlamp bulb: 1. Lift the hood and release the wire clip on the rear of the headlamp assembly and remove the cover. 2.
  • Page 53 Lights 2. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb. 3. Install the protective cover and secure it with the wire clips. 4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. if the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you need to align it again.
  • Page 54 Lights 1. From the trunk, remove the carpet cover from the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the three retainer nuts and pull the lamp assembly out. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out. 4. Replace the defective bulb. 5. Replace the lamp assembly and turn it clockwise to secure it in place.
  • Page 55 Lights Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Remove the push pins and cover from the liftgate. (To remove the push pins, press the two tabs of the push pin insert inward and pull the insert out.) 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
  • Page 56 Lights Replacing interior lamps 1. Switch off the interior lamps (middle switch position). 2. Open the lamp assembly. 3. Release the reflector at the side. 4. Pull out and replace the bulb. Replacing reading bulbs (if equipped) 1. Open the reading lamp assembly. 2.

  • Page 57: Windshield Wiper/Washer Control

    WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Lift the windshield wiper control to the desired interval. Intermittent: push lever up to the first position. Low: push lever up to the second position. High: push lever up to the third position. For a single wipe, push the lever downward.

  • Page 58: Windshield Wiper Blades

    Driver Controls WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. CHECKING WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades on your vehicle for roughness by running the...
  • Page 59 TILT STEERING WHEEL Pull the locking lever on the steering column cover up to adjust the steering column position. Secure the wheel by releasing the locking lever. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. HORN Press the pad in the middle of the steering wheel.

  • Page 60: Power Windows

    Driver Controls CLOCK The clock can be set to either a 12 hour or a 24 hour format. Press the CLOCK button until it flashes. Press the UNITS button once to display 12HR. Press the RESET button to toggle between 12 and 24 Press the UNITS button until the hour flashes.

  • Page 61: Speed Control

    Driver Controls 1. The control can be swiveled and turned. Turn the control clockwise to adjust the driver’s side mirror, counterclockwise to adjust the passenger side mirror. 2. Adjust the selected mirror by moving the center control in the desired direction. Then turn the control back to the center position.
  • Page 62 Driver Controls Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. 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.
  • Page 63 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 = will re-engage it. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
  • Page 64 Driver Controls To set a lower set speed Press and hold −. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or Press and release − to operate the Tap-Down function. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or Depress the brake pedal.

  • Page 65: Moonroof (If Equipped)

    To return to a previously set speed Press =. For = to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Indicator light This light comes on when the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling vehicle speed. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To lift the rear of the moon roof: Press the...

  • Page 66: Trip Computer

    Driver Controls TRIP COMPUTER The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the trip computer for a display of status. The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position. Selectable features Select Press this control to select the...

  • Page 67: Center Console

    Distance to empty This displays the approximate distance you can drive with the fuel remaining in the tank. Average fuel economy Shows the average fuel economy since last reset. TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL Push the control located under the instrument panel by the driver’s door to open the luggage compartment.
  • Page 68 Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (DRIVER’S SIDE ONLY) Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to install. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal (if equipped).
  • Page 69 To install the cover: Insert the cover horizontally, align it and push in as far as the stop. Attach the lifting straps to the liftgate. 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.

  • Page 70: Locks And Security

    Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information.

  • Page 71: Remote Entry System (If Equipped)

    To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light.
  • Page 72 Locks and Security Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors and luggage compartment without a key. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.
  • Page 73 Opening the luggage compartment Press this control to open the luggage compartment. Be certain the luggage compartment is closed before driving your vehicle. The luggage compartment may appear closed, but it may not be latched. Failure to do so may cause objects to fall out of the luggage compartment or block rear view vision.

  • Page 74: Theft Indicator

    Locks and Security 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3.
  • Page 75 If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition.
  • Page 76 OFF and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Mercury coded key. If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following: Use your spare key to start the vehicle.
  • Page 77 Locks and Security 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition switch and turn to position No. 3. 2. Turn the key back to position No. 1 and remove from the ignition within 5 seconds. 3. Insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition switch and turn to position No.
  • Page 78 Locks and Security Activation The system is activated by pressing the control once. The ignition key must be removed from the ignition and the doors, hood and luggage compartment fully closed, to allow activation. The lamps will flash once to indicate the system is activated.

  • Page 79: Seating And Safety Restraints

    SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) Your vehicle’s seats may be 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.
  • Page 80 Seating and Safety Restraints Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Pull the lever located under the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward.
  • Page 81 Seating and Safety Restraints To lean the seatback forward, pull the lever on the outside of the seatback. Fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct “click” and slide the seat backwards until it locks in position. Rock the seat to ensure that the catch is securely engaged.

  • Page 82: Folding Rear Seats

    Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the power seat, move the control located on the left front corner of the seat. Move the control in the respective direction to adjust the seat, seat back and lumbar as follows: 1. Move the seat forward and backward 2.

  • Page 83: Safety Restraints

    To raise the rear seatback, push the seatback upward until it locks in place. Make sure it is firmly latched by pushing forward and back on it. Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched securely in position. Keep luggage area of objects that would prevent proper engagement.
  • Page 84 Seating and Safety Restraints In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.
  • Page 85 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.
  • Page 86 Seating and Safety Restraints Automatic locking mode 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. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
  • Page 87 When to use the automatic locking mode When a tight lap and shoulder belt fit is desired. Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible.
  • Page 88 Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt height adjustment To lower the height of the shoulder belt: 4. Push the release control lever down. 5. Slide the seat belt loop down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt: 1. Slide the seat belt loop upwards. 2.
  • Page 89 BeltMinder The BeltMinder 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 once the vehicle speed has exceeded 5 km/h (3mph).
  • Page 90 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... “Crashes are rare events” “I’m not going far” “Belts are uncomfortable” “I was in a hurry” “Seat belts don’t work” “Traffic is light” “Belts wrinkle my clothes” “The people I’m with don’t wear belts” Consider...
  • Page 91 Reasons given... “I have an air bag” “I’d rather be thrown clear” Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.
  • Page 92 Seating and Safety Restraints BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure 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.
  • Page 93 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number 611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

  • Page 94: Air Bags

    Seating and Safety Restraints 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 Cleaning chapter.
  • Page 95 Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. 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.
  • Page 96 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems 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 affect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury.
  • Page 97 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation.
  • Page 98 Seating and Safety Restraints The SRS consists of: driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags) one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness light and tone a diagnostic module and the electrical wiring which connects the components The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air...
  • Page 99 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.
  • Page 100 Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, 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 should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided.
  • Page 101 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.

  • Page 102: Safety Restraints For Children

    Seating and Safety Restraints A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.
  • Page 103 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.
  • Page 104 Seating and Safety Restraints When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lbs (about 8 to 12 years old).
  • Page 105 Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs.

  • Page 106: Safety Seats For Children

    Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
  • Page 107 The best fit can be obtained with a child safety seat that has a base wide enough to span the depression of the rear seat so that it rests on the highest part of the seat cushion. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle.
  • Page 108 Seating and Safety Restraints Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.
  • Page 109 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 110 Seating and Safety Restraints 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
  • Page 111 Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

  • Page 112: Driving

    Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. On vehicles with a manual transaxle push the key in while turning to lock. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.
  • Page 113 If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine.
  • Page 114 Driving If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: Push the clutch pedal to the floor, put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). If there is difficulty in turning the key, firmly rotate the steering wheel left and right until the key turns freely.
  • Page 115 If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts.

  • Page 116: Brakes

    Driving Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
  • Page 117 road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or “continuous squeal” sound is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective.
  • Page 118 Driving 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 parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately.) Using ABS In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the four-wheel ABS is required, apply continuous force on the brake.

  • Page 119: Traction Control/Advancetrac

    Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Push the button on the end of the parking brake and push the handle down as far as possible to release the brake.

  • Page 120: Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)

    Driving The Traction Control switch, located in the center of the instrument panel illuminates when the system is OFF. The Traction Control system will revert to the ON position every time the ignition is turned OFF and ON. If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control system off.
  • Page 121 1. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake and the brake pedal. 3. Insert a screwdriver or similar item about 5 cm (2 inches) into the square opening to the right of the gearshift at the base of the console. On vehicles without the opening, insert a screwdriver or similar item about 5 cm (2 inches) inward, directly below the arrow symbol located to the right of the gearshift at the base of the console.
  • Page 122 Driving The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to the LOCK position. When the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to LOCK or removed from the steering column. To remove the key, the gearshift lever must be in P (Park). Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
  • Page 123 N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transaxle operates in gears one through four.
  • Page 124 Driving Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) on the underside of the gearshift handle with the gearshift in the instrument cluster. Transaxle operates in gears one through three. (Drive) provides more engine braking than when: driving with a heavy load.

  • Page 125: Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)

    Driving 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transaxle to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed.
  • Page 126 Driving When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: 1. Hold down the brake pedal and clutch pedal. 2. Put the gearshift lever in neutral. 3. Start the vehicle. 4. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 5.
  • Page 127 2.5L engine 5–speed transaxle shift speed schedules Recommended During acceleration: upshifts: Shift from: First to second Second to third Third to fourth Fourth to fifth *The vehicle can be shifted at lower speeds to improve fuel economy. Parking 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2.

  • Page 128: Driving Through Water

    Driving 3. Push the gearshift lever completely to the right, pull up the ring on the stalk of the gearshift lever, and then pull rearward on the gearshift lever to engage the R (Reverse) gear. 4. When the R (Reverse) gear is engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal from the floor.

  • Page 129: Vehicle Loading

    VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or aftermarket equipment. Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment.

  • Page 130: Trailer Towing

    Driving Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
  • Page 131 Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch.
  • Page 132 Driving Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear.

  • Page 133: Recreational Towing

    RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.

  • Page 134: Roadside Emergencies

    In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.

  • Page 135: Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty

    If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call 1–800–665–2006.

  • Page 136: Fuses And Relays

    Roadside Emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the driver’s foot well, behind the kick panel. The reset button for the fuel pump shut-off switch is accessible through an opening in the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1.
  • Page 137 Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse Mini rating fuses Grey Violet Pink 7.5A Brown Blue Yellow Natural Green — — — — — Passenger compartment fuse panel To check or replace an fuse or a relay, open the fuse box by pulling down the lock release lever (1).
  • Page 138 Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Passenger Compartment Fuse Rating 7.5A Mirror heater Wipers Power moonroof, Power windows 7.5A ABS/TCS Turn signal lamps, Backup lamps, Speed control. Gearshift lever, A/C clutch, Blower motor Stop lamps, Speed control Alarm system, Locking system 7.5A High beam, Low beam...
  • Page 139 Fuse/Relay Location *Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician. Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
  • Page 140 Roadside Emergencies The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Rating — Not used Alternator Fog lamps — Not used — Not used Engine management Hazard lamps, Horn, Multi-function switch — Not Used Fuel pump —...
  • Page 141 Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Location Roadside Emergencies Power Distribution Box Rating — Not used HEGO sensors — Not used 7.5A Right low beam 7.5A Left low beam 7.5A Right high beam 7.5A Left high beam, Instrument cluster, Front fog lamps — Not used Ignition, Engine management Engine management...

  • Page 142: Changing Tires

    Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location * Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
  • Page 143 try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: handling, stability and braking performance comfort and noise ground clearance and parking at curbs...
  • Page 144 Roadside Emergencies Automatic Manual 3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire.

  • Page 145: Jump Starting

    4. Insert the tapered end of the jack handle beneath the hub cover (if equipped) and push in. Twist off to remove the cover. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
  • Page 146 Roadside Emergencies Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission.
  • Page 147 Roadside Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
  • Page 148 Roadside Emergencies 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped.
  • Page 149 Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
  • Page 150 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.

  • Page 151: Wrecker Towing

    Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

  • Page 152: Customer Assistance

    Ford Customer Relationship Center. Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
  • Page 153 P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle, please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center: Your telephone number (home and business)

  • Page 154: Ford Extended Service Plan

    Warranty expires. You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage.
  • Page 155 What kinds of cases does the Board review? Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle...
  • Page 156 Customer Assistance Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for their business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application form.

  • Page 157: Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)

    Customer Assistance Making a decision Board members review all available information related to each complaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartial decision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date that all requested information is received by the Board.

  • Page 158: Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada

    Customer Assistance The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.

  • Page 159: Ordering Additional Owner's Literature

    Customer Assistance If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office. If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S.

  • Page 160: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    Customer Assistance 1. Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3.

  • Page 161: Washing The Exterior

    WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your dealer. Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces.

  • Page 162: Paint Chips

    Cleaning PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.

  • Page 163: Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts

    2.0L EFI 2.5L EFI Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer. Cleaning...

  • Page 164: Windows And Wiper Blades

    Cleaning For routine cleaning, use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). If tar or grease spots are present, use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on the windshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause.

  • Page 165: Leather Seats (If Equipped)

    Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat where the side air bag is mounted. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in a collision. The air bag may not function correctly and not provide injury reduction benefits.

  • Page 166: Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products

    FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.

  • Page 167: Maintenance And Specifications

    SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service.

  • Page 168: Opening The Hood

    Maintenance and Specifications Working with the engine on Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
  • Page 169 Maintenance and Specifications 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the center top of the grill. 3. Lift the hood and support it with the strut in the yellow-colored retainer; ensuring it is secure.

  • Page 170: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L I4 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Power distribution box 5. Battery 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Engine oil dipstick 8.
  • Page 171 Maintenance and Specifications 2.5L V6 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Engine oil dipstick 9.

  • Page 172: Engine Oil

    Maintenance and Specifications Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel. The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol. Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification ESR-M17P5–A.
  • Page 173 2.0L I4 engine 2.5L V6 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range.
  • Page 174 Maintenance and Specifications Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.

  • Page 175: Battery

    that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of...
  • Page 176 Maintenance and Specifications When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.

  • Page 177: Engine Coolant

    If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected. Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal.
  • Page 178 Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
  • Page 179 To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system and maintain the warranty on the cooling system: Add the type of coolant originally equipped in your vehicle. If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer.
  • Page 180 Maintenance and Specifications To avoid personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1.
  • Page 181 Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%.

  • Page 182: What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels

    Maintenance and Specifications WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
  • Page 183 Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury. Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
  • Page 184 Maintenance and Specifications 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe.
  • Page 185 Maintenance and Specifications Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not recommend the use of (R+M)/2 METHOD gasolines labeled as “Regular” that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. For Cougar S vehicles, please use “Premium”...

  • Page 186: Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy

    Maintenance and Specifications ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy.
  • Page 187 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters or gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading.
  • Page 188 Maintenance and Specifications Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy.

  • Page 189: Emission Control System

    It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG) expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with...

  • Page 190: Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid

    Maintenance and Specifications permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications.
  • Page 191 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range. 5.

  • Page 192: Clutch Fluid (If Equipped)

    Maintenance and Specifications Do not let the fluid level in the reservoir for the master cylinder fall below the MIN mark. If master cylinder runs dry, this may cause the brakes to fail. CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) The clutch master cylinder and brake master cylinder are part of the same system;...
  • Page 193 Maintenance and Specifications 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5.
  • Page 194 Maintenance and Specifications High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transaxle failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used.

  • Page 195: Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Maintenance and Specifications INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
  • Page 196 Maintenance and Specifications The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
  • Page 197 Four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label.

  • Page 198: Snow Tires And Chains

    Maintenance and Specifications Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components.

  • Page 199: Refill Capacities

    REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine coolant Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Engine oil Motorcraft SAE (includes filter 5W-20 Premium change) Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Fuel tank capacity Power steering Motorcraft fluid...

  • Page 200: Lubricant Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Item Name or Equivalent Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, trunk latch, seat tracks. Lock cylinder Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Automatic Motorcraft transaxle...

  • Page 201: Engine Data

    ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear Maintenance and Specifications 2.0L engine 87 octane 1–3–4–2...
  • Page 202 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the driver’s door.
  • Page 203 Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) 1.

  • Page 204: Accessories

    FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
  • Page 205 Accessories Comfort and convenience Cargo liner Cargo net Cargo organizer Dash trim Engine block heater First aid kit Gearshift knob Highway safety kit Remote start Travel equipment Console armrest Daytime running lights (DRL) Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters (bike, ski and snowboard) Fog lamps Speed control Protection and appearance equipment...
  • Page 206 Accessories For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label).

  • Page 207: Index

    ABS (see Brakes) ...117 Air bag supplemental restraint system ...94–95, 99 and child safety seats ...96 description ...95, 99 disposal ...102 driver air bag ...97, 100 indicator light ...12, 98, 101 operation ...97, 100 passenger air bag ...97, 100 side air bag ...99 Air cleaner filter ...198 Air conditioning manual heating and air...
  • Page 208 Index Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...162 instrument panel ...164 interior ...164–165 plastic parts ...163 washing ...161 waxing ...161 wheels ...162 wiper blades ...164 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...44 Clock ...26, 33, 41, 60 Clutch fluid ...192 operation while driving ...125 recommended shift speeds ...126 Console ...67...
  • Page 209 dipstick ...172 filter, specifications ...174, 198 recommendations ...174 refill capacities ...199 specifications ...200–201 Exhaust fumes ...116 Floor mats ...68 Fluid capacities ...199 Foglamps ...47 Fuel ...182 calculating fuel economy ...186 cap ...183 capacity ...199 choosing the right fuel ...184 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...188 detergent in fuel ...185 filling your vehicle with...

  • Page 210: Message Center

    Index Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...190 Instrument panel cleaning ...164 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...48 Jack ...142 positioning ...142 storage ...142 Jump-starting your vehicle ...145 Keys ...74–76 key in ignition chime ...16 positions of the ignition ...112 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ...51 cargo lamps ...48...
  • Page 211 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ...73 Parking brake ...118 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...198 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...139 Power door locks ...70 Power mirrors ...60 Power steering ...120 fluid, checking and adding ...190 fluid, refill capacity ...199 fluid, specifications ...200–201 Power Windows ...60 Radio ...26, 34...
  • Page 212 Index rotating ...196 snow tires and chains ...198 tire grades ...196 treadwear ...195 Towing ...130 recreational towing ...133 trailer towing ...130 wrecker ...151 Traction control ...119 active light ...13 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...199 lubricant specifications ...201 Transmission automatic operation ...120 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...192 lubricant specifications ...200...

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