Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 24 Seating and safety restraints 98

Contents Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 24 Seating and safety restraints 98 Starting and driving Starting 138 Driving 145 Roadside emergencies 169 Servicing Maintenance and care 191 Capacities and specifications 254 Customer assistance 260 Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 272 Index 273

Introduction ICONS WARNINGS BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE

Introduction INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary

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

Instrumentation Fuel gauge Low fuel reminder

Instrumentation OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS (if equipped) Service intervals

Instrumentation Frost warning Danger of ice warning

Instrumentation Washer fluid warning Door ajar

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 (if equipped) Replacement panels 2 3

Controls and features Radio reception AM reception FM reception

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD Controls and features Volume/power control

Controls and features AM/FM select AM/FM select in radio mode AM/FM select in tape mode AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped) AM/FM select AM/FM select in radio mode AM/FM select in tape mode

Controls and features Tune adjust Tune adjust in radio mode Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped)

Controls and features Tune adjust Tune adjust in radio mode Seek function Seek function radio mode Seek function in tape mode

Controls and features Seek function for CD or CD changer (if equipped) Seek function Seek function in radio mode Seek function in tape mode

Controls and features Seek function in CD mode Scan function Scan function in radio mode Scan function in tape mode Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

Controls and features Scan function Scan function in radio mode Scan function in tape mode Scan function in CD mode Radio station memory preset

Controls and features Setting memory preset stations Autoset memory preset Starting autoset memory preset

Controls and features Bass adjust Treble adjust Speaker balance adjust

Controls and features Speaker fade adjust Tape/CD select Tape select

Controls and features Rewind Fast forward Tape direction select Eject function

Controls and features Dolby noise reduction Compression adjust Shuffle feature

Controls and features Shuffle feature Mute button

Controls and features

Controls and features On/off Volume control Bass/Treble control

Controls and features Fade/Balance control Seek tuning control (SEEK) Scan tuning control

Controls and features Band selector (AM/FM) AutoStore selector

Controls and features Station preset buttons Stereo indicator CD Changer MENU button (main features) radio Manual tuning

Controls and features Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Cassette radio units only Tape control buttons

Controls and features Fast forward/rewind Auto reverse

Controls and features Tape side selection To pause tape playback To restart tape playback Automatic Music Search (AMS) Cassette care and maintenance

Controls and features MENU button (main features) tape Dolby B noise reduction Automatic Volume Control (AVC)

Controls and features AM/FM stereo/single CD player with premium sound CD Playback Track selection

Controls and features Fast forward/reverse Scan mode To end CD playback CD eject

Controls and features CD care and maintenance 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 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 Cassette radio units CD radio units

Controls and features Without a CD in the CD radio unit Disc selection Track selection Fast forward/reverse

Controls and features To pause CD changer playback Cassette radio units CD radio units To resume CD changer playback

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) Cassette and CD radio units Track compression (COMP)

Controls and features Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Cassette and CD radio 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

Controls and features Flash-to-pass High beam headlamps Windshield wipers and washer Wipers

Controls and features 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 OVERHEAD CONTROLS Interior lamps

Controls and features 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)

Controls and features Power windows One touch down Power door locks FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake

Controls and features Cup holder Positive retention floor mat (Driver s side only) Fuel pump shut-off switch

Controls and features LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Remote luggage compartment control Interior luggage compartment release (if equipped)

Controls and features

Controls and features 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

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

Seating and safety restraints Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode

Seating and safety restraints Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode Using automatic locking mode

Canceling automatic locking mode Seating and safety restraints Front seat safety belt height adjustment

Seating and safety restraints Safety belt warning light and warning chime Conditions of operation If... Then...

Belt Minder (if equipped) Seating and safety restraints If... Then...

Seating and safety restraints Reasons given... Consider...

Seating and safety restraints One time disable Deactivating/activating the Belt Minder feature

Seating and safety restraints

Safety belt extension assembly Safety belt maintenance Seating and safety restraints

Seating and safety restraints

Seating and safety restraints AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Seating and safety restraints

Children and air bags Seating and safety restraints

Seating and safety restraints How does the front 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 Side air bag system (if equipped) Seating and safety restraints

Seating and safety restraints How does the side air bag system work? (if equipped)

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 CHILDREN AND SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Seating and safety restraints Important child restraint precautions

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

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Seating and safety restraints

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)

Driving Putting your vehicle in gear Overriding the brake-shift interlock feature

Driving

Driving Driving Understanding gearshift positions 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)

Driving Payload = GVWR minus Base curb weight

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)

CHANGING TIRES Roadside emergencies

Roadside emergencies The temporary spare tire

Spare tire location Roadside emergencies Removing the spare tire and tools

Roadside emergencies Tire changing procedure Removing a tire

Roadside emergencies Replacing a tire

Roadside emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Preparing your vehicle

Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables

Roadside emergencies

Roadside emergencies Jump starting Removing the jumper cables

Roadside emergencies

Roadside emergencies WRECKER TOWING

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Recreational towing or having your vehicle towed Roadside emergencies

Roadside emergencies 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 Cooling system engine coolant The importance of engine coolant

Maintenance and care Checking engine coolant Adding engine coolant

Maintenance and care

Maintenance and care Changing engine coolant

Maintenance and care Coolant usage in severe winter climate Coolant usage in hot climate Use of recycled engine coolant

Maintenance and care Disposal of used engine coolant Checking and adding power steering fluid

Maintenance and care Checking and adding automatic transaxle fluid

Maintenance and care Low fluid level Correct fluid level

Maintenance and care High fluid level Adjusting automatic transaxle fluid levels

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 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 Cleaning the instrument panel

Maintenance and care 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

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 CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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

Filling station information Fuel Fuel tank capacity Engine oil Tire size and pressure Hood release location Fuel filler location