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California Proposition 65 Warning4

Safety And Environment Protection5

Protecting The Environment5

Breaking-In Your Vehicle5

Special Instructions6

Service Data Recording6

Event Data Recording7

Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow7

Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8

Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8

Cell Phone Use9

Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information9

Vehicle Symbol Glossary10

Instrument Cluster12

Warning Lights And Chimes12

Base Instrument Cluster12

Base With Tachometer Instrument Cluster12

Family Carrier Instrument Cluster13

Mid Instrument Cluster13

Luxury Instrument Cluster14

Harley-Davidson Instrument Cluster14

Service Engine Soon15

Electronic Throttle Control15

Brake System Warning Light15

Mid And Luxury Instrument Cluster16

Anti-Lock Brake System16

Airbag Readiness16

Overdrive Off (If Equipped)17

Traction Control17

Four Wheel Drive Low17

Mini Message Center Warning Displays (If Equipped)18

Check Fuel Cap18

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge19

Trip Odometer20

Tachometer (If Equipped)20

Battery Voltage Gauge20

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge21

Entertainment Systems22

Audio Systems22

Am/Fm Stereo System (If Equipped)22

Setting The Clock23

To Set The Clock23

Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd/Satellite Compatible Sound System24

Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd With Mp3/Satellite Compatible Sound System24

Am/Fm Single Cd/Cassette/Satellite Compatible Sound System30

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd30

Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd35

General Audio Information41

Radio Frequencies41

Radio Reception Factors41

Cassette/Player Care42

Cd/Cd Player Care42

Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)43

Audio System Warranty And Service43

Satellite Radio Channels43

Satellite Radio Reception Factors43

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)44

Family Entertainment System (If Equipped)45

Climate Controls46

Heater Only System46

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System47

Heated Mirrors48

Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System49

Climate Controlstemperature Conversion50

Recirculation Control51

Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System With Heated Seats52

Operating Tips54

Rear Window Defroster (If Equipped)55

Headlamp Control56

Autolamp Control (If Equipped)56

Foglamp Control (If Equipped)57

Flash To Pass57

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)57

Panel Dimmer Control58

Aiming The Headlamps58

Vertical Aim Adjustment58

Turn Signal Control59

Interior Lamps60

Rear Map Lamp (If Equipped)60

Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)60

Dome/Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)61

Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps (If Equipped)61

Bulb Replacement61

Headlamp Condensation61

Replacing Exterior Bulbs62

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs62

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs63

Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs64

Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs65

Replacing Foglamp Bulbs (If Equipped)65

Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator Lamp Bulbs65

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs65

Driver Controls66

Multi-Function Lever66

Windshield Wiper/Washer Control66

Tilt Steering Wheel (If Equipped)66

Steering Wheel Adjustment66

Illuminated Visor Mirror67

Center Console (If Equipped)67

Overhead Console (If Equipped)68

Storage Compartment68

Overhead Storage Bins68

Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)70

Power Windows (If Equipped)71

Cigarette/Cigar Lighter (If Equipped)71

One Touch Down72

Window Lock (If Equipped)72

Power Sliding Back Window (If Equipped)72

Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)73

Accessory Delay (If Equipped)73

Exterior Mirrors74

Power Side View Mirrors74

Fold-Away Mirrors74

Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)75

Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator (If Equipped)75

Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (If Equipped)75

Speed Control (If Equipped)76

Setting Speed Control76

Resuming A Set Speed77

Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control77

Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control77

Turning Off Speed Control78

Audio Control Features78

Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)78

Climate Control Features79

Moon Roof (If Equipped)79

Homelink Wireless Control System (If Equipped)80

To Open The Moon Roof80

To Close The Moon Roof80

To Vent The Moon Roof80

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming83

Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System83

Erasing Homelink Buttons84

Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button84

Outside Air Temperature84

Compass Zone Adjustment85

Compass Calibration Adjustment85

Message Center (If Equipped)86

Selectable Features86

Odometer/Trip Odometer87

Compass Display87

Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment88

Distance To Empty (Dte)89

Average Fuel Economy (Afe)89

Trip Elapsed Drive Time90

Units (English/Metric)91

Autolamp Delay91

System Warnings92

Positive Retention Floor Mat94

Tailgate Lock (If Equipped)95

Tailgate Removal95

Bed Extender (If Equipped)96

Locks And Security98

Power Door Locks (If Equipped)98

Smart Unlocking Feature98

Childproof Door Locks (If Equipped)99

Remote Entry System (If Equipped)99

Unlocking The Doors100

Locking The Doors100

Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature (If Equipped)100

Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature101

Memory Feature (If Equipped)101

Sounding A Panic Alarm101

Activating The Memory Feature101

Deactivating The Memory Feature102

Replacing The Battery102

Replacing Lost Transmitters103

Programming Remote Transmitters103

Illuminated Entry104

Perimeter Lighting Feature (If Equipped)105

Enabling/Disabling The Perimeter Lighting Feature105

Autolock (If Equipped)106

Deactivating/Activating Autolock106

Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure107

Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure107

Message Center Procedure107

Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)108

Antiscan Feature108

Programming A Personal Entry Code108

Erasing Personal Code109

Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad109

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System109

Anti-Theft Indicator110

Automatic Arming110

Automatic Disarming110

Replacement Keys111

Programming Spare Keys111

Seating And Safety Restraints113

Adjustable Head Restraints113

Using The Armrest (If Equipped)115

Using The Manual Lumbar Support115

Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)115

Memory Seats/Adjustable Pedals (If Equipped)117

Heated Seats (If Equipped)117

Head Restraints117

Folding Up The Rear Seats (If Equipped )118

Safety Restraints119

Returning The Seat To Seating Position119

Personal Safety System119

How Does The Personal Safety System Work?120

Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints120

Front Crash Severity Sensor120

Driver's Seat Position Sensor120

Front Passenger Sensing System121

Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors121

Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners122

Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors122

Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational122

Safety Restraints Precautions123

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts124

Center Front Safety Belt (Regular Cab Center Seating Position Only)124

Safety Belt With Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)126

How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)126

Adjusting The Lap Belt127

Energy Management Retractors128

Vehicle Sensitive Mode129

Automatic Locking Mode129

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode129

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode130

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode131

Safety Belt Pretensioner131

Safety Belt Usage Sensors132

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment132

Safety Belt Extension Assembly133

Safety Belt Maintenance133

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime133

Conditions Of Operation134

One Time Disable137

Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature137

Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)138

Airbag Cover138

Important Srs Precautions139

Children And Airbags141

How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?142

Determining If The System Is Operational143

Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles143

Safety Restraints For Children147

Important Child Restraint Precautions147

Children And Safety Belts147

Child Booster Seats148

When Children Should Use Booster Seats148

Types Of Booster Seats149

The Importance Of Shoulder Belts150

Safety Seats For Children151

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats151

Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts152

Installing Child Safety Seats In Front Row Lap Belt Seating Positions158

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps158

Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment159

Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment161

Tires, Wheels And Loading165

Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners165

Vehicle Characteristics165

4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)165

How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles166

Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading167

U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades167

Traction Aa A B C168

Temperature A B C168

Glossary Of Tire Terminology169

Inflating Your Tires169

Tire Inflation169

Inspecting Your Tires172

U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)173

Tire Replacement Requirements173

Safety Practices174

Highway Hazards174

Tire And Wheel Alignment174

Tire Rotation175

Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall176

Information on "P" Type Tires176

Information on "T" Type Tires180

Location Of The Tire Label180

Snow Tires And Chains181

Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer181

Base Curb Weight181

Vehicle Curb Weight181

Cargo Weight183

Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)183

Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)184

Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)184

Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)185

Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)185

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight186

Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight186

Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit186

Trailer Towing188

Preparing To Tow196

Load Equalizing Hitch197

Safety Chains197

Trailer Brakes197

Trailer Lamps197

Using A Step Bumper (If Equipped)198

Driving While You Tow198

Servicing After Towing198

Trailer Towing Tips198

Launching Or Retrieving A Boat199

Recreational Towing199

Positions Of The Ignition201

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle201

Important Safety Precautions202

Starting The Engine204

Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)204

If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions205

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes205

Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)205

Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)206

Abs Warning Lamp206

Parking Brake207

Traction-Lok Axle (If Equipped)209

Preparing To Drive210

Automatic Transmission Operation210

Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission210

Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission211

Forced Downshifts216

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow216

Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)216

Using The Clutch216

Recommended Shift Speeds217

Parking Your Vehicle218

Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)218

Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation (If Equipped)220

System Indicator Lights220

Using A Manual 4Wd System (If Equipped)221

Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)221

Using The N (Neutral) Position222

Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped)222

Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)223

Using The All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System223

Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles224

Basic Operating Principles225

If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement225

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck225

Emergency Maneuvers226

Normal Characteristics227

Mud And Water228

Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain229

Driving On Snow And Ice230

Maintenance And Modifications230

Driving Through Water231

Installing The Snowplow231

Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached232

Snowplowing With Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle233

Transmission Operation While Plowing233

Engine Temperature While Plowing234

Roadside Emergencies235

Getting Roadside Assistance235

Using Roadside Assistance236

Hazard Flasher Switch237

Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch237

Fuses And Relays238

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color239

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box239

Auxiliary Relay Box244

Changing The Tires245

Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information245

Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools247

Removing The Spare Tire247

Tire Change Procedure248

Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire251

Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications252

Jump Starting252

Preparing Your Vehicle253

Connecting The Jumper Cables253

Removing The Jumper Cables256

Wrecker Towing258

Customer Assistance259

Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)265

Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers267

Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts269

Windows And Wiper Blades270

Instrument Panel270

Instrument Panel And Console271

High Gloss Paint Area271

Low Gloss Paint Area271

Interior Trim272

Leather Seats272

Leather Seats For The King Ranch Supercrew Only (If Equipped)273

Conditioning274

Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products274

Maintenance And Specifications276

Service Recommendations276

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle276

Working With The Engine Off276

Opening The Hood277

Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment278

Windshield Washer Fluid281

Changing The Wiper Blades281

Checking The Engine Oil282

Adding Engine Oil284

Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations285

Checking Engine Coolant288

Adding Engine Coolant289

Recycled Engine Coolant291

Coolant Refill Capacity291

Severe Climates291

What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (If Equipped)292

How Fail-Safe Cooling Works292

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated293

What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels294

Fuel Information294

Fuel Filler Cap297

Choosing The Right Fuel298

Octane Recommendations299

Ffv Engine (If Equipped)299

Fuel Quality299

Unleaded Gasoline Engines299

Running Out Of Fuel300

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy300

Filling The Tank300

Calculating Fuel Economy301

Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits302

Epa Window Sticker303

Emission Control System303

On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)305

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing305

Power Steering Fluid306

Clutch Fluid (If Equipped)307

Transmission Fluid308

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)308

Low Fluid Level308

Correct Fluid Level308

High Fluid Level309

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels309

Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)310

Transfer Case Fluid (If Equipped)311

Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke312

Changing The Air Filter Element313

Motorcraft Part Numbers315

Refill Capacities316

Lubricant Specifications319

Vehicle Dimensions322

Identifying Your Vehicle326

Safety Compliance Certification Label326

Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)326

Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations327

Genuine Ford Accessories For Your Vehicle328

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