Table of Contents Introduction 2 Instrument Cluster 10 Entertainment Systems 22 Climate Controls 62 Lights 74 Driver Controls 91
Table of Contents Locks and Security 111 Seating and Safety Restraints 129 Driving 180 Roadside Emergencies 216 Customer Assistance 243
Table of Contents Cleaning 252 Maintenance and Specifications 267 Accessories 330 Index 328
Introduction CONGRATULATIONS
Introduction Fuel pump shut-off switch
Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide Warning symbols on your vehicle Protecting the environment
Introduction Special instructions
Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary
Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary
Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Check engine
Instrument Cluster What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap
Instrument Cluster Brake system warning Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Instrument Cluster Upshift (if equipped) O/D off (if equipped) Safety belt Air bag readiness
Instrument Cluster Charging system Engine oil pressure Multi-function: Automatic transaxle/cooling system (On Zetec or automatic transaxle vehicles only)
Instrument Cluster AdvanceTrac Low fuel level warning light
Instrument Cluster Speed control (if equipped) Turn signal High beams Doors ajar
Instrument Cluster Safety belt warning chime Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime Headlamps on warning chime Key-in-ignition warning chime Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only)
Instrument Cluster INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Temperature gauge
Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge
Instrument Cluster Speedometer Odometer Tripmeter Tachometer (if equipped)
Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEM Anti-theft protection panel 2 3
Entertainment Systems Replacement panels
Entertainment Systems Radio reception AM reception FM reception
Entertainment Systems AM/FM STEREO WITH CASSETTE AND AM/FM STEREO WITH CD PLAYER
Entertainment Systems
On/off Entertainment Systems Volume control Bass/Treble control
Entertainment Systems Fade/Balance control Seek tuning control (SEEK) Scan tuning control
Entertainment Systems Waveband selector (AM/FM) CD playback AutoStore selector
Entertainment Systems Station preset buttons Stereo indicator Clock (CLK) Adjusting the clock
Entertainment Systems MENU button (main features) radio Manual tuning Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with cassette only Tape control buttons Fast forward/rewind Auto reverse
Entertainment Systems Tape side selection Tape eject To pause tape playback
Entertainment Systems To restart tape playback Automatic Music Search (AMS) Cassette care and maintenance MENU button (main features) tape Dolby B noise reduction
Entertainment Systems Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD player only CD Playback
Entertainment Systems Track selection Fast forward/reverse Scan mode To end CD playback
Entertainment Systems CD eject CD care and maintenance CD error codes Display Description/rectification MENU button (main features) CD
Random track playback (SHUF) Entertainment Systems Track compression (COMP)
Entertainment Systems Automatic Volume Control
AM/FM STEREO WITH 6 DISC CD PLAYER Entertainment Systems
Entertainment Systems On/Off power and volume control Bass Control Treble control
Entertainment Systems Fade control Balance control Seek tuning control Waveband selector
Entertainment Systems Autostore selector Stations preset buttons Clock (CLK)
Entertainment Systems Adjusting the clock Choosing 12 or 24 hour format Stereo indicator
Entertainment Systems Scan tuning MENU button Main features radio Manual tuning
Entertainment Systems Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
Entertainment Systems Audio distortion reduction (CLIP)
Entertainment Systems CD playback
Entertainment Systems Loading CDs To load a single CD
Entertainment Systems To load more than one CD To start CD playback
Entertainment Systems Disc selection Track selection
Entertainment Systems Fast forward/reverse To end CD playback To resume CD playback CD eject During CD playback
Entertainment Systems To eject a disc during radio reception To eject all discs
Entertainment Systems CD error codes Display Description/rectification MENU BUTTON Main features CD Random track playback (SHUF)
Entertainment Systems Track compression (COMP) Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
Entertainment Systems Track Scanning
Entertainment Systems AUDIOPHILE AUDIO SYSTEM
Entertainment Systems MACH 500 AUDIO SYSTEM
Entertainment Systems MACH 500 activation RBDS Station name displays Station preset buttons
Entertainment Systems DSP button DSP DSP MENU BUTTON Additional features radio Scan tuning
Climate Controls HEATING AND VENTILATION Air distribution Center and side registers
Climate Controls Temperature control Temperature Mode selector control Panel Mode Panel and Floor Mode Floor Mode
Climate Controls Floor and Defrost Mode Defrost Mode Fan speed control 0 0 0
Climate Controls Recirculated Air Control Air Conditioning Control (if equipped)
Climate Controls AIR CONDITIONING (if equipped)
Climate Controls Maximum air conditioning Cooling with recirculated air 2 3 4 Cooling with outside air Rapid heating 3 4 Windshield defrost/defogging 2 3 4
Climate Controls Suitable comfort settings 1 2 Stabilized comfort/defogging 1 2 3 Temporary outside odor
Climate Controls Without air conditioning: Maximum ventilation 2 3 4 Rapid heating 3 4 Windshield defrost/defogging 2 3 4
Climate Controls Suitable comfort settings 1 2 Stabilized comfort/defogging 1 2 3 Temporary outside odor
Climate Controls Operating Tips
Climate Controls 4
Climate Controls REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL
Lights EXTERIOR LIGHTS Daytime running lights (DRL) (if equipped) Fog lights (if equipped)
Lights High beams Flash to pass PANEL DIMMER CONTROL AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Lights Vertical aim adjustment VOR
Lights VOL
Lights
Lights TURN SIGNAL CONTROL INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps Reading lamps (if equipped)
Lights BULB REPLACEMENT Replacing exterior bulbs Replacing headlamp bulbs
Lights Replacing grille-mounted front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
Lights Turn signal lamp (VOL)/Park lamp (VOL)
Lights Replacing foglamp bulbs Side marker lamp
Lights Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (Coupe)
Lights Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (Sedan)
Lights Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (Wagon)
Lights High-mount brake lamp bulbs Sedan Coupe and Wagon Replacing interior lights Dome lamp
Lights Rear dome lamp Map lamps Luggage compartment light
Lights Using the right bulbs Function Trade number
Driver Controls WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL Rear window wiper and washer (if equipped)
Driver Controls Mist function
Driver Controls WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Checking the wiper blades Changing the wiper blades
Driver Controls TILT AND TELESCOPE STEERING (if equipped) HORN
Driver Controls ASHTRAY (if equipped) CUP HOLDER POWER WINDOWS (if equipped) One touch down
Driver Controls Window lock MIRRORS Interior rear view mirror Door mounted mirrors Manually adjustable door mirrors
Driver Controls POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS SPEED CONTROL (if equipped) To turn speed control on To turn speed control off
Driver Controls To set a speed
Driver Controls To set a higher speed To set a lower speed
Driver Controls To disengage speed control To return to a set speed
Driver Controls SUNROOF
Driver Controls To open and close the sunroof With the sunroof closed: With the rear of the sunroof partly lifted: With the sunroof partly open: To open/close the sunroof automatically
Driver Controls Relearning function Safety mode
Driver Controls AdvanceTrac Stability Enhancement System (if equipped)
Driver Controls
Driver Controls
Driver Controls
Driver Controls Switching off AdvanceTrac POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Driver Controls LUGGAGE COVER Coupe Wagon
Driver Controls LUGGAGE RACK (if equipped)
Locks and Security KEYS LOCKS Door locks
Locks and Security Childproof rear door locks CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM
Locks and Security Autolocking
Locks and Security Power locking REMOTE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE (if equipped) Interior luggage compartment release (if equipped)
Locks and Security
Locks and Security REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)
Locks and Security Locking the doors Unlocking the doors
Locks and Security Sounding a panic alarm Opening the luggage compartment
Locks and Security Replacing the battery
Locks and Security Replacing lost transmitters Programming procedure 1
Locks and Security Illuminated entry
Locks and Security PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) Arming the system Disarming the system
Locks and Security SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Locks and Security
Locks and Security Theft indicator Programming spare SecuriLock keys
Locks and Security Procedure to program spare SecuriLock keys
Locks and Security 1
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Head restraints Front seat Rear seat (if equipped)
Seating and Safety Restraints SEAT ADJUSTMENT Front seats
Tip/slide front seat (Coupe) Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Folding the rear seat cushion forward Folding the rear seatback forward Coupe and wagon Sedan
Returning the rear seatback to an upright position Folding the seat cushion and seatback forwards Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System
How does the personal safety system work? Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints Front crash severity sensor Driver s seat position sensor
Front safety belt usage sensors Front safety belt pretensioners Front safety belt energy management retractors Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
When are the front air bags and pretensioners deployed? Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Safety restraints precautions
Seating and Safety Restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts
Seating and Safety Restraints Energy Management Feature
Vehicle sensitive mode Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt pretensioner Automatic locking mode
When to use the automatic locking mode Seating and Safety Restraints How to use the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt height adjustment
Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt warning light and warning chime Conditions of operation If... Then...
Seating and Safety Restraints Beltminder (if equipped) If... Then...
Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider...
Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider...
Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable Deactivating/activating the Beltminder feature
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt extension assembly
Safety belt maintenance Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Children and air bags HOW DO THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS WORK?
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Side air bag system (if equipped)
Seating and Safety Restraints 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 SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Important child restraint precautions Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints Children and safety belts
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints 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 child safety seats with LATCH attachments (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children) Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Driving STARTING POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1
Driving PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE 1
Driving Important safety precautions
Driving 1
Driving STARTING THE ENGINE 1
Driving Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
Driving Guarding against exhaust fumes
Driving Important ventilating information
Driving BRAKES
Driving Parking brake
Driving Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Driving ABS warning lamp (if equipped)
Driving Using ABS (if equipped)
Driving STEERING
Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION (if equipped) Brake-shift interlock
Driving
Driving Driving with automatic transaxle (if equipped) Understanding gearshift positions P (Park)
Driving R (Reverse) N (Neutral)
Driving D (Overdrive) D (Drive)
Driving 2 (Second) 1 (First)
Driving Manual transaxle operation (if equipped) Using the clutch 1
Driving Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 5-speed manual transaxle
Driving Parking your vehicle 1 Reverse
Driving IB5 transaxle (with SPI engine) MTX 75 transaxle (with Zetec engine) Removing key from ignition 1
Driving DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving VEHICLE LOADING
Driving
Driving
Driving
Driving TRAILER TOWING Preparing to tow
Driving Hitches Safety chains Trailer brakes
Driving Trailer lamps Driving while you tow
Driving Servicing after towing Trailer towing tips
Driving TOWING YOUR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE
Driving Recreational towing All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles Automatic transaxle
Driving Manual transaxle
Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Using roadside assistance
Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
Roadside Emergencies FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
Roadside Emergencies FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses
Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Color Passenger compartment fuse panel
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel
Passenger compartment fuse panel Roadside Emergencies Relays in the passenger compartment fuse panel
Roadside Emergencies Power distribution box
Power distribution box Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies Relays in the power distribution box
Roadside Emergencies CHANGING THE TIRES The temporary spare tire
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies Tire change procedure
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Preparing your vehicle
Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies Jump starting Removing the jumper cables
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING
Roadside Emergencies
Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICE YOU NEED At home Away from home
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance Ford extended service plan
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 To request a DSB brochure/application
Customer Assistance UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
Customer Assistance GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE
Customer Assistance REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
Cleaning CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Washing the exterior of your vehicle
Cleaning Protecting your vehicles paint finish
Cleaning Repairing paint chips Cleaning the wheel rims and covers
Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning the engine
Cleaning 2.0 L SPI Engine
Cleaning 2.0 L Zetec-E Engine
Cleaning Washing non-painted plastic exterior parts Washing mirrors, mirror housings and reflective surfaces
Cleaning Washing the exterior lamps Cleaning the windshield, wiper blades and rear window
Cleaning Cleaning the instrument panel
Cleaning Cleaning the instrument cluster lens Cleaning seats equipped with side air bags Cleaning the interior fabric, carpets and cloth seats
Cleaning Cleaning leather seats (if equipped)
Cleaning Cleaning the inside windows
Cleaning Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Underbody Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car care products
Cleaning
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0 L SPI Engine
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0 L Zetec-E Engine
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications Adding engine oil
Engine oil and filter recommendations SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended. Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications BATTERY
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications Adding engine coolant
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Recycled engine coolant Coolant refill capacity Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications Severe climates
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.0 L Zetec engines only) Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications How fail-safe cooling works
When fail safe mode is activated Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications Fuel filler cap Fuel filler cap lock (if equipped)
Maintenance and Specifications Choosing the right fuel
Maintenance and Specifications Octane recommendations 87 (R+M)/2 METHOD Fuel quality
Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air
Running out of fuel Fuel filter Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques
Filling the tank Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications Calculating fuel economy
Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Habits Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications Maintenance
Conditions Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications EPA window sticker EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
Readiness for inspection/ maintenance (I/M) testing Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications TRANSAXLE FLUID Checking automatic transaxle fluid
Maintenance and Specifications Low fluid level Correct fluid level
Maintenance and Specifications High fluid level Adjusting automatic transaxle fluid levels
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) Maintenance and Specifications CLUTCH FLUID (if equipped)
Maintenance and Specifications INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
Treadwear Traction AA A B C Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications Temperature A B C
SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure Maintenance and Specifications Tire rotation
Maintenance and Specifications Replacing the tires
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Maintenance and Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Maintenance and Specifications Component 2.0L SPI engine 2.0L Zetec-E engine REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford part name Application Capacity
Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford part name Application Capacity
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification
Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number Ford specification ENGINE DATA Engine 2.0L SPI engine 2.0L Zetec-E engine
Maintenance and Specifications Sedan VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions mm (in)
Maintenance and Specifications Coupe Dimensions mm (in)
Maintenance and Specifications Wagon Dimensions mm (in)
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label
Vehicle identification number Engine number Maintenance and Specifications
Accessories FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security Comfort and convenience Travel equipment
Accessories Protection and appearance equipment
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