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Table Of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Breaking-In The Vehicle
5
Warning Symbols
5
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning Lights And Chimes
10
Emission System/Check Engine Light
10
Check Fuel Cap Light
10
Warning And Control Lights
10
The Check Engine
10
Brake System Warning Light
11
Anti-Lock Brake System Light
11
Air Bag Readiness Light
11
Charging System Light
11
Engine Oil Pressure Light
12
Engine Coolant Temperature Light
12
Transmission Prndl Indicator
12
Low Fuel Light
12
Bulb Warning
13
Door Ajar Light
13
Electronic Throttle Control Light
13
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
13
Gauges
14
Speedometer
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Odometer
14
Trip Odometer
15
Tachometer
15
Fuel Gauge
15
Entertainment Systems
16
Audiophile Satellite Ready Am/Fm Stereo In-Dash Six Cd Radio
16
Radio Frequencies
20
Radio Reception Factors
20
Cd/Cd Player Care
20
Climate Controls
22
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Deatc) System
22
Rear Window Defroster
25
Cabin Air Filter
26
Lights
27
Master Lighting Switch
27
Autolamp Control
27
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
27
Headlamps
27
High Beams
28
Flash To Pass
28
Panel Dimmer Control
28
Headlamp Vertical Aim Adjustment
29
Turn Signal Control
30
Interior Lamps
30
Reading And Dome Lamps
30
Using The Right Bulbs
31
Bulb Replacement
31
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
32
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
34
Replacing Front/Rear Side Marker Bulbs
35
Replacing Supplemental Parking Lamp Bulbs
35
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
36
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
37
Muti-Function Lever
38
Changing The Wiper Blades
38
Windshield Wiper
38
Windshield Washer
38
Driver Controls
38
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
39
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
39
Steering Wheel Adjustment
39
Power Windows
40
One Touch Down
40
Accessory Delay (Windows)
40
Short Drop Glass (Windows)
40
Mirrors
41
Visor Mirror
41
Power Side View Mirrors
41
Lockable And Electronic Trunk Remote Control
42
Speed Control
42
Setting Speed Control
43
Resuming A Set Speed
44
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
44
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
44
Steering Wheel Controls
45
Turning Off Speed Control
45
Audio Control Features
45
Homelink Wireless Control System
46
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming (Homelink)
49
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System
49
Erasing Homelink Buttons
50
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
50
Lowering The Convertible Top
50
Installation Of The Boot
51
Raising The Convertible Top
52
Convertible Top And Padded Molding Care
54
Installing The Removable Top
55
Removing The Top
58
Removable Top Storage Rack
58
Cell Phone Use
60
Center Console
61
Positive Retention Floor Mat
61
Locks And Security
62
Keys
62
Power Door Locks / Smart Locks
62
Unlocking The Doors
62
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
63
Locking The Doors
63
Remote Entry System
64
Opening The Trunk
66
Sounding A Panic Alarm
66
Replacing The Battery (Transmitter)
66
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
67
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
67
Illuminated Entry
68
Autolock
69
Relock
69
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
69
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
69
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
70
Theft Indicator
70
Key Information
71
Programming Spare Keys
72
Perimeter Alarm System
73
Triggering The Anti-Theft System
73
Adjustable Head Restraints
74
Seating And Safety Restraints
74
Using The Manual Lumbar Support
75
Using The Manual Recline Function
75
Adjusting the Driver's Power Seat
75
Adjusting the Passenger's Power Seat
77
Heated Seats
77
Safety Restraints Precautions
77
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts
78
Energy Management Feature
79
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
79
Automatic Locking Mode
80
Safety Belt Pretensioner
81
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime
82
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
86
Safety Belt Maintenance
86
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
87
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions
87
Children And Air Bags
88
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational
90
Passenger Front And Side Air Bag On/Off Switch
91
Turning The Passenger Front And Side Air Bags Off
91
Turning The Front And Side Passenger Air Bags Back On
91
Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria
93
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria
94
Side Air Bag System
95
Determining If The Side Air Bag System Is Operational
97
Child Restraints
97
Important Child Restraint Precautions
98
Children And Safety Belts
98
Child Booster Seats
98
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
99
Types Of Booster Seats
99
Safety Seats For Children
100
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats
100
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts
102
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps
104
Attach Child Safety Seats With Latch For Child Seat Anchors
107
Tires, Wheels And Loading
109
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
109
Treadwear
109
Traction Aa A B C
109
Temperature A B C
110
Glossary Of Tire Terminology
110
Tire Information
110
Inspecting And Inflatng Your Tires
111
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
112
Tire Replacement Requirements
114
Changing The Tires
114
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information
114
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
115
Tire Change Procedure
116
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
120
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall
120
Information on "P" Type Tires
121
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires
124
Information on "T" Type Tires
125
Location Of The Tire Label
125
Tire Care
126
Tire Wear
126
Highway Hazards
127
Tire And Wheel Alignment
127
Tire Rotation
128
Snow Tires And Chains
129
Vehicle Loading
130
Base Curb Weight
130
Vehicle Curb Weight
130
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)
130
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)
131
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
132
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)
132
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
132
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
133
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit
133
Trailer Towing
134
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)
135
Driving
136
Starting
136
Positions Of The Ignition
136
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle
136
Important Safety Precautions
137
Starting The Engine
138
Brakes
139
Using The Engine Block Heater
139
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
139
Important Ventilating Information
139
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
140
Abs Warning Lamp
140
Parking Brake
141
Traction Control/Advancetrac
141
Steering
142
Automatic Transmission Operation
143
Speed Sensitive Steering
143
Brake-Shift Interlock
143
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
144
P (Park)
144
R (Reverse)
145
N (Neutral)
145
Drive 5 (Overdrive) / Drive 4 (Overdrive Cancelled)
145
3 (Third) / 2 (Second)
145
1 (First)
146
Forced Downshifts
146
5–Speed Automatic Transmission W/ Select Shift Transmission Shifter
146
Automatic Shift Mode
146
Manual Shift Mode
147
+ And - Position Operation
147
Recommended Shift Speeds
148
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow
148
Driving Through Water
148
Roadside Emergencies
149
Getting Roadside Assistance
149
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
150
Hazard Flasher Switch
150
Fuses And Relays
151
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
152
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color
152
Front Power Distribution Box
155
Rear Power Distribution Box
158
Jump Starting
160
Connecting The Jumper Cables
161
Jump Starting Procedure
163
Removing The Jumper Cables
164
Wrecker Towing
166
Customer Assistance
167
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)
175
Cleaning
176
Washing The Exterior
176
Waxing
176
Paint Chips
177
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers
177
Engine Cleaning
177
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning
178
Windows And Wiper Blades Cleaning
178
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens Cleaning
179
Interior Trim Cleaning
179
Convertible Top And Padded Molding Cleaning
179
Interior Cleaning
180
Leather Seats Cleaning
180
Underbody Cleaning
180
Maintenance And Specifications
182
Service Recommendations
182
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
182
Working With The Engine Off
182
Opening The Hood
183
Working With The Engine On
183
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment
184
Windshield Washer Fluid
185
Checking The Engine Oil
185
Adding Engine Oil
186
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations
187
Battery
188
Checking Engine Coolant
190
Adding Engine Coolant
191
Recycled Engine Coolant
193
Coolant Refill Capacity
194
Severe Climates
194
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling
195
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
195
Fuel Information
196
Fuel Filler Cap
198
Choosing The Right Fuel
199
Octane Recommendations
199
Fuel Quality
199
Running Out Of Fuel
200
Fuel Filter
200
Good Fuel Economy
200
Fuel Measuring Techniques
200
Filling The Tank
201
Calculating Fuel Economy
201
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits
202
Epa Window Sticker
203
Emission Control System
204
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)
205
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
205
Power Steering Fluid
206
Brake Fluid Reservoir
206
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
207
Air Filter Maintenance
207
Changing The Air Filter Element
208
Motorcraft Part Numbers
209
Refill Capacities
210
Lubricant Specifications
212
Engine Data
213
Vehicle Dimensions
214
Identifying Your Vehicle
215
Certification Label
215
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
216
Engine Number
216
Accessories
217
Index
219
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