Contents Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 4 Controls and features 20 Seating and safety restraints 89 Starting and driving Starting 120 Driving 127 Roadside emergencies 150 Servicing Maintenance and care 171 Capacities and specifications 230 Customer assistance 236 Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 248 Index 249
Introduction ICONS WARNINGS BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE
Introduction INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES Check engine
Instrumentation What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Instrumentation
Instrumentation Air bag readiness Foglamps Turn signals
Instrumentation High beams Traction control system (if equipped) Safety belt
Instrumentation Charging system Engine oil pressure Brake system warning
Instrumentation Low coolant (if equipped) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Instrumentation O/D off indicator (automatic transaxle only) Automatic transaxle warning (if equipped)
Instrumentation Testing the warning and indicator lights
Instrumentation Headlamps on warning chime Key-in-ignition warning chime Safety belt warning chime Liftgate ajar warning chime (if equipped)
Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge
Instrumentation Tachometer Trip odometer Speedometer Odometer Fuel gauge
Instrumentation OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped) Service intervals Frost warning
Instrumentation Danger of ice warning Brake pad wear warning Washer fluid warning Door ajar Bulb failure
Controls and features INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Headlamp control
Controls and features Foglamp control (if equipped) Daytime running lights (DRL) (Canadian vehicles only) Panel dimmer control
Controls and features Trip computer Temperature Average speed
Controls and features Tripmeter Distance to empty Average fuel economy Digital clock
Controls and features Traction control system (if equipped) Rear window defroster Front ashtray
Controls and features Climate controls Vents
Controls and features Temperature Fan speed Mode selector
Controls and features
Controls and features Operating Tips
Controls and features Cabin air filter
Controls and features AUDIO SYSTEM Anti-theft protection panel
Controls and features Replacement panels
Controls and features Radio reception AM reception FM reception
Controls and features 4500 AND 4600 AUDIO CONTROLS
Controls and features
Controls and features On/off (ON/OFF) Volume control (VOLUME) Bass control (BASS) Treble control (TREBLE)
Controls and features Fade control (FADE) Balance control (BALANCE) Seek tuning control (SEEK) Waveband selector (AM/FM)
Controls and features AutoStore selector Station preset buttons
Controls and features Stereo indicator CD changer MENU button (main features) radio Manual tuning
Controls and features Scan tuning
Controls and features Automatic Volume Control MENU button (additional features) radio, tape or CD
Controls and features Audio distortion reduction (CLIP) 4500 Units only Tape control buttons
Controls and features Fast forward/rewind Auto reverse Tape side selection
Controls and features To pause tape playback Tape eject Cassette care and maintenance MENU button (main features) tape
Controls and features Automatic Music Search (AMS) Dolby B noise reduction
Controls and features Automatic Volume Control
Controls and features 4600 units only CD Playback Track selection
Controls and features Fast forward/reverse To end CD playback CD eject CD care and maintenance
Controls and features CD error codes Display Description/rectification CD Changer MENU button (main features) CD
Controls and features Random track playback (SHUF) Track compression (COMP)
Controls and features Automatic Volume Control
Controls and features 4700 AUDIO CONTROLS
Controls and features On/off power and volume control (VOL ON/OFF) Bass/treble control (BASS/TREB) Fade/balance control (FADE/BAL)
Controls and features Seek tuning control (SEEK) Waveband selector (AM/FM) AutoStore selector
Controls and features Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Station preset buttons
Controls and features Tape controls Automatic Music Search (AMS)
Controls and features Fast forward/rewind To pause tape playback Tape eject (EJECT) Dolby B noise reduction
Controls and features Cassette care and maintenance CD Changer Track compression (COMP) Random track playback (SHUF) MENU button (main features) radio Manual tuning
Controls and features Scan tuning MENU button (additional features) radio, tape or CD Audio distortion reduction (CLIP)
Controls and features 2060/2062 CD CHANGER CD changer location Loading the disc magazine
Controls and features To eject a disc To insert the magazine CD care and maintenance
Controls and features OPERATING A CD CHANGER 4500 and 4700 units 4600 units With a CD in the 4600 unit
Controls and features Without a CD in the 4600 unit Disc selection Track selection Fast forward/reverse
Controls and features To pause CD changer playback 4500 units 4600 units 4700 units
Controls and features Disc/magazine missing
Controls and features CD error codes Display Description/rectification MENU button (main features) CD
Controls and features Random track playback (SHUF) 4500 and 4600 units 4700 units Track compression (COMP)
Controls and features 4700 units Automatic Volume Control (AVC) 4500 and 4600 units 4700 units
Controls and features STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Ignition
Controls and features Tilt steering Hazard flasher control Horn
Controls and features Multi-function switch Right turn signal Left turn signal Flash-to-pass High beam headlamps
Controls and features Windshield wipers and washer Wipers Intermittent wiper control Washer Rear window wipers and washer (if equipped) Wiper Washer
Controls and features Speed control (if equipped) To turn speed control on
Controls and features To turn speed control off To set a speed
Controls and features To set a higher speed To set a lower speed
Controls and features To disengage speed control To return to a set speed
Controls and features OVERHEAD CONTROLS Interior lamps Reading lamps (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) To lift the rear of the sunroof To open and close the sunroof
Controls and features DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Power mirrors Breakaway mirrors Heated mirrors (if equipped) Power windows
Controls and features One touch down Power door locks FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake Cup holder
Controls and features Positive retention floor mat (Driver s side only) Fuel pump shut-off switch
Controls and features LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Remote luggage compartment control Closing the liftgate
Controls and features Cargo cover Removing the cargo cover Replacing the cargo cover
Controls and features REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped) Locking the doors Unlocking the doors
Controls and features Opening the luggage compartment Sounding the panic alarm Replacing the battery
Controls and features To replace the battery: Replacing lost transmitters
Controls and features ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) Activation Alarm Disarming the system
Controls and features PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Automatic arming Automatic disarming Keys
Controls and features Functional check
Controls and features Key coding
Seating and safety restraints HEAD RESTRAINTS Adjusting the head restraints SEATING Manually adjusting the seats
Seating and safety restraints Power height adjustment (if equipped) Adjusting the power seats (if equipped)
Seat Seatback Lumbar support Seating and safety restraints Closing the liftgate Folding rear seats
Seating and safety restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Important safety restraints precautions
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints Using safety restraints properly Combination lap and shoulder belt
Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode Automatic locking mode Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints When to use the automatic locking mode Using automatic locking mode Canceling automatic locking mode
Front seat safety belt height adjustment Seating and safety restraints Safety belt warning light and warning chime
Seating and safety restraints Conditions of operation If... Then... Safety belt extension assembly
Safety belt maintenance Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints Children and air bags
How does the front air bag system work? Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Determining if the system is operational Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles Side air bag system (if equipped)
How does the side air bag system work? Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Determining if the system is operational Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints CHILDREN AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Important child restraint precautions Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints Children and safety belts
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seat positions
Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Attaching safety seats with tether straps Seating and safety restraints
Seating and safety restraints
Tether anchor hardware Seating and safety restraints
Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Starting IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION
Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes
Starting PREPARING TO START THE VEHICLE
Starting
Starting STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving BRAKES Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (if equipped)
Driving Operation of the anti-lock braking system Braking with ABS 1. 2.
Driving Parking brake
Driving TRACTION CONTROL Switching off traction control
Driving STEERING YOUR VEHICLE TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Putting your vehicle in gear
Driving Overriding the brake-shift interlock feature
Driving Driving P (Park)
Driving R (Reverse) N (Neutral) D (Overdrive) Drive (Drive) O/D off illuminated
Driving 2 (Second) 1 (First)
Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Using the clutch
Driving Recommended shift speeds 2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxle shift speed schedules 2.5 litre engine 5-speed transaxle shift speed schedules
Driving Parking Reverse
Driving LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Base curb weight Payload GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
Driving GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
Payload = GVWR minus Base curb weight Driving
Driving Driving with a heavy load Using a luggage rack
Driving TRAILER TOWING
Driving
Driving Preparing to tow
Driving Using a hitch Using trailer lamps
Driving Using trailer brakes Using safety chains
Driving Driving while towing a trailer
Driving FUEL CONSUMPTION
Roadside emergencies HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS
Roadside emergencies Power distribution box 1 D1 D2 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
Roadside emergencies Fuses in the power distribution box (engine compartment)
Roadside emergencies Relays in the power distribution box (engine compartment) Passenger compartment fuse panel
Roadside emergencies Relays in the passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)
Roadside emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)
Roadside emergencies CHANGING TIRES
The temporary spare tire Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies Spare tire location Removing the spare tire and tools
Tire changing procedure Removing a tire Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies Replacing a tire
Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Preparing your vehicle
Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies Jump starting Removing the jumper cables
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies WRECKER TOWING
Roadside emergencies TOWING YOUR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Automatic transaxle Manual transaxle
Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Maintenance and care Precautions when servicing your vehicle
Maintenance and care Working with engine off (automatic transaxle) Working with engine off (manual transaxle)
Maintenance and care Working with engine on (automatic transaxle) Working with engine on (manual transaxle)
Maintenance and care Opening the hood
Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment
Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment
Maintenance and care Engine oil Checking the engine oil
Maintenance and care Adding engine oil
Maintenance and care Engine oil filler cap
Maintenance and care Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer system
Maintenance and care Engine coolant maintenance Adding engine coolant
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care Recycled engine coolant Coolant refill capacity
Maintenance and care Severe winter climate Checking and adding power steering fluid
Maintenance and care Automatic transaxle fluid
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care Battery
Maintenance and care Battery replacement
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care Relearning the idle function
Maintenance and care Checking wiper blades Cabin air filter replacement
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES
Maintenance and care Treadwear Traction AA A B C
Maintenance and care Temperature A B C
Maintenance and care Checking tire pressure Rotating tires
Maintenance and care Replacing tires
Maintenance and care Using snow tires and chains
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care IMPORTANT FUEL INFORMATION Important safety precautions
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care Choosing the right fuel
Maintenance and care Octane recommendations
Maintenance and care Fuel quality Cleaner air Fuel filler cap
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care Calculating fuel economy
Maintenance and care EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care Readiness for inspection/ maintenance (I/M) testing
Maintenance and care BULB REPLACEMENT Removing the headlamps assembly
Maintenance and care Front turn signal Parking lamps Opening the headlamp assembly
Maintenance and care Headlamps low beam Headlamps high beam Headlamp alignment
Maintenance and care Reinstalling the headlamp assembly Foglamps (if equipped)
Maintenance and care Side marker lamps Brake/turn signal/tail/backup lamps Parking lamps
Maintenance and care License plate lamp Luggage compartment lamp High mounted brake lamp
Maintenance and care Interior lamps Reading lamps (if equipped) Bulb specifications Function Trade number
Maintenance and care AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Aiming the headlamps
Maintenance and care Adjusting the vertical aim
Maintenance and care Adjusting the horizontal aim
Maintenance and care VEHICLE CARE Washing your vehicle
Maintenance and care Waxing your vehicle
Maintenance and care Repairing paint chips Cleaning the wheels
Maintenance and care Cleaning the engine
Maintenance and care Cleaning plastic exterior parts Cleaning the exterior lamps Cleaning the wiper blades
Maintenance and care Cleaning the instrument panel Cleaning the interior fabric Cleaning leather seats (if equipped) Cleaning seats equipped with side air bags
Maintenance and care Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Cleaning and caring for your vehicle
Capacities and specifications Motorcraft parts Part number Component 2.0 litre engine 2.5 litre engine
Capacities and specifications Capacities 2.0 litre engine 2.5 litre engine
Capacities and specifications Lubricant specifications Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification
Capacities and specifications Engine data Engine 2.0 litre engine 2.5 litre engine ± ± ± ±
Capacities and specifications Dimensions mm (inches)
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Capacities and specifications
Customer assistance GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Using roadside assistance
Customer assistance Ford extended service plan
Customer assistance Getting the service you need At home Away from home
Customer assistance THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) What kinds of cases does the Board review?
Customer assistance Board membership What the Board needs
Customer assistance Oral presentations Making a decision
Customer assistance To request a DSB brochure/application UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
Customer assistance GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Customer assistance FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security
Customer assistance Comfort and convenience Travel equipment
Customer assistance Protection and appearance equipment
Customer assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE
Reporting safety defects REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Filling station information Fuel Fuel tank capacity Engine oil Tire size and pressure Hood release location Fuel filler location