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Table Of Contents1

Breaking-In Your Vehicle2

Information About This Guide3

Using Your Vehicle As A Snowplow3

Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance3

Instrumentation4

Warning Lights And Chimes6

Light Turns On Solid6

Light Is Blinking7

Air Bag Readiness7

Brake System Warning8

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)8

Anti-Theft System9

Charging System9

Four Wheel Drive High10

Check Air Suspension10

Safety Belt Warning Chime11

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime11

Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime11

Headlamps On Warning Chime11

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge12

Trip Odometer13

Battery Voltage Gauge14

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge14

Message Center15

Selectable Features15

English/Metric Display15

Operating The Message Center During System Check17

Oil Change Reset18

Controls And Features19

Headlamp Control19

Foglamp Control19

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)19

Flash To Pass20

Panel Dimmer Control20

Climate Control System20

Fan Speed Control20

Temperature Control Knob21

Mode Selector Control21

Operating Tips22

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System23

Turning The Eatc On23

Turning The Eatc Off24

Automatic Operation24

Temperature Selection24

Temperature Conversion25

Manual Override Controls26

To Return To Automatic Fan Operation26

Rear Console Climate Controls29

Rear Window Defroster30

Reverse Sensing System31

Using Your Audio System33

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette33

Volume/Power Control33

Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode34

Am/Fm Select In Tape Mode34

Tune Adjust In Radio Mode34

Seek Function In Radio Mode35

Scan Function35

Scan Function In Radio Mode35

Radio Station Memory Preset35

Treble Adjust36

Speaker Balance Adjust36

Speaker Fade Adjust36

Automatic Music Search37

Tape Direction Select38

Eject Function38

Dolby Noise Reduction38

Setting The Clock38

Am/Fm Stereo / Single Cd Radio40

Setting Memory Preset Stations42

Compression Feature44

Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd/Premium Sound46

Tune Adjust For Cd Changer48

Seek Function For Cd Or Cd Changer49

Scan Function In Cd Or Cd Changer Mode49

Rear Seat Controls56

Adjusting The Volume57

Turning The Speakers On And Off58

Using Headphones58

Memory Preset Control59

Seek Function59

Mach Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd60

Rds Traffic Announcement70

Rds Select Program Type70

Troubleshooting The Cd Changer77

Cleaning Compact Discs77

Cd And Cd Changer Care77

If Sound Skips77

Cleaning Cassette Player78

Cassette And Cassette Player Care78

Radio Frequency Information78

Radio Reception Factors78

Turn Signal Control79

Positions Of The Ignition79

Speed Control80

To Turn Speed Control On80

To Turn Speed Control Off80

To Set A Speed81

To Set A Higher Set Speed81

To Set A Lower Set Speed82

To Disengage Speed Control83

To Return To A Previously Set Speed84

Indicator Light84

Tilt Steering Wheel85

Hazard Flasher85

Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls85

Steering Wheel Controls86

Speed Dependent Wipers86

Rear Window Wiper And Washer86

Overhead Console87

Radio Control Features87

Climate Control Features87

Storage Compartment88

Installing A Garage Door Opener88

To Open The Moon Roof89

To Close The Moon Roof89

Electronic Compass/Temperature Display90

Outside Air Temperature90

Compass Zone Adjustment91

Compass Calibration Adjustment92

Homelink Universal Transceiver With Travelnote92

Canadian Programming93

Operating The Homelink Universal Transceiver94

Rolling Code Programming94

Erasing Homelink Buttons95

Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button95

Operating Travelnote95

To Record A Message96

To Play A Message96

To Delete A Message96

Autolamp Delay System97

Setting Autolamp97

Power Windows98

Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror98

Power Door Locks99

One Touch Down99

Childproof Door Locks100

Power Side View Mirrors100

To Adjust Your Mirrors100

Heated Outside Mirrors101

Center Console101

Auxiliary Power Point102

Rear Console Features102

Center Armrest/Rear Cupholder102

Positive Retention Floor Mat103

To Install Floor Mats103

Rear Liftgate103

To Install The Shade104

Rewinding The Shade104

Remote Entry System105

Unlocking The Doors106

Locking The Doors106

Sounding A Panic Alarm106

Memory Seat Feature107

Replacing The Battery108

Replacing Lost Transmitters109

Illuminated Entry109

Deactivating Autolock110

To Reactivate Autolock110

Keyless Entry System111

Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code111

Erasing Personal Code112

Unlocking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System112

Locking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System112

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System113

Theft Indicator113

Programming Spare Securilock Keys114

Procedure To Program Spare Securilock Keys To Your Vehicle114

Adjustable Head Restraints116

Using The Manual Lumbar Support116

Seating And Safety Restraints116

Adjusting The Front Power Seat117

Memory Seats118

Using The Power Lumbar Support118

Head Restraints118

Folding Rear Seats119

Safety Restraints120

Safety Restraints Precautions120

To Return The Seat To The Upright Position120

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts121

Vehicle Sensitive Mode122

Automatic Locking Mode122

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode123

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment124

Safety Belt Extension Assembly125

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime125

Conditions Of Operation125

Safety Belt Maintenance126

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)126

Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions127

Children And Air Bags128

How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?128

Determining If The System Is Operational130

Side Air Bag System130

How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?131

Safety Restraints For Children133

Important Child Restraint Precautions133

Children And Safety Belts133

Safety Seats For Children134

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats134

When Installing A Child Safety Seat135

Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps138

Tether Anchorage Hardware138

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle140

Important Safety Precautions140

Before Starting The Vehicle140

If Starting A Vehicle With An Automatic Transmission141

If Starting A Vehicle With A Manual Transmission141

Starting The Engine142

Using The Engine Block Heater143

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes143

Important Ventilating Information144

Abs Warning Lamp146

Parking Brake146

Air Suspension System148

Transmission Operation149

Automatic Transmission Operation149

Brake-Shift Interlock149

Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission150

Understanding Gearshift Positions150

Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission152

Forced Downshifts154

Driving A Manual Transmission154

Using The Clutch154

Recommended Shift Speeds156

Upshifts When Accelerating (For Best Fuel Economy)156

Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation157

Control-Trac Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System157

Positions Of The Control-Trac System157

Using The Control-Trac System159

Shifting Between 4Wd Auto And 4Wd High159

Shifting From 4Wd Auto Or 4Wd High To 4Wd Low159

Shifting From 4Wd Low To 4Wd Auto Or 4Wd High159

Driving Off-Road With 4Wd160

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck160

Mud And Water160

Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain161

Driving On Snow And Ice162

All Wheel Drive (Awd) System162

Driving Off-Road With Awd162

Traction-Lok Axle165

Vehicle Loading165

Maximum Trailer Weight Rating166

Maximum Trailer Weight166

Trailer Weight Range166

Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow167

Driving Through Water167

Trailer Towing168

Trailer Towing Table169

Safety Chains174

Trailer Brakes174

Trailer Lamps174

Using A Step Bumper174

Driving While You Tow175

Servicing After Towing175

Trailer Towing Tips175

Launching Or Retrieving A Boat176

Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)176

Luggage Rack177

To Adjust Cross-Bar Position177

To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly To The Roof Rack Side Rails177

Roadside Emergencies178

Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch178

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color180

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel181

To Remove A Fuse181

Power Distribution Box184

High-Current Fuses185

Changing The Tires187

Spare Tire Information187

Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools187

Removing The Spare Tire188

Stowing The Spare188

Tire Change Procedure188

Jump Starting Your Vehicle192

Preparing Your Vehicle192

Connecting The Jumper Cables193

Jump Starting195

Removing The Jumper Cables196

Wrecker Towing198

Maintenance And Care200

Service Recommendations200

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle200

Working With The Engine Off200

Working With The Engine On201

Opening The Hood201

Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment203

4.0L Ohv V6 Engine203

4.0L Sohc V6 Engine204

5.0L V8 Engine205

Checking The Engine Oil205

Adding Engine Oil207

Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations207

If The Oil Level Is Below207

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid208

Capacities And Specifications208

Clutch Fluid209

Windshield Washer Fluid210

Engine Coolant210

Checking And Adding Washer Fluid210

Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate210

Adding Engine Coolant211

Recycled Engine Coolant212

Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid213

Coolant Refill Capacity213

Severe Winter Climate213

Transmission Fluid215

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid215

Correct Fluid Level216

High Fluid Level216

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels216

Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid217

Checking And Adding Transfer Case Fluid218

Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke219

Windshield Wiper Blades221

Checking The Wiper Blades221

Changing The Wiper Blades222

To Replace The Wiper Blades222

Information About Tire Quality Grades222

Traction Aa A B C223

Temperature A B C223

Servicing Your Tires224

Checking The Tire Pressure224

Tire Rotation224

Replacing The Tires225

Using Snow Tires And Traction Devices226

What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels227

Choosing The Right Fuel228

Octane Recommendations229

Fuel Quality229

Running Out Of Fuel230

Fuel Filler Cap230

When Fueling Your Vehicle230

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy231

Measuring Techniques231

Filling The Tank232

Calculating Fuel Economy232

Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits232

Epa Window Sticker234

Emission Control System234

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing236

Exterior Bulbs236

Replacing Exterior Bulbs236

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs237

To Install The New Bulb238

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs238

Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs239

Replacing Foglamp Bulbs239

License Plate Lamp Bulbs240

High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs240

Using The Right Bulbs240

Aiming The Headlamps241

Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle241

Washing Your Vehicle241

Waxing Your Vehicle242

Repairing Paint Chips242

Cleaning The Engine242

Cleaning The Wheels244

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts244

Cleaning The Exterior Lamps244

Cleaning The Wiper Blades And Windshield245

Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags245

Cleaning The Instrument Panel245

Cleaning The Overhead Console245

Cleaning The Interior Fabric246

Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts246

Cleaning Leather Seats246

Woodtone Trim246

Motorcraft Part Numbers247

Refill Capacities247

Lubricant Specifications250

Vehicle Dimensions252

Identifying Your Vehicle254

Safety Compliance Label254

Vehicle Identification Number255

Engine Number255

Reporting Safety Defects256

Filling Station Information263

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