Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 150 200 207 208 92 98 127 2 4 20 60 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the 2 Introduction contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Using your vehicle as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package. Notice to owners of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the "Four Wheeling" supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles. 3 Instrumentation Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Driver side air bag (pg. 78) Headlamp control (pg. 20) LOW FUEL F H E L 40 50 60 80 · 100 60 · 70 30 · 20 40· 000005 120 · 80 90 1 2 THEFT 3 4 5 ABS 20·km/h ·140 · -+ -+ H 18 C 8 10 0 0000 100 0 RPMx1000 CHECK ENGINE 6 4X4 ON RES SET ACCEL P OFF COAST SRS Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 38) Rear window defroster control (pg. 22) Speed control (pg. 33) 4 Instrumentation Gearshift (includes overdrive button) (pg. 104) Electronic sound system; refer to Audio Guide (pg. 23) VOL-PUSH ON AM FM FM 1 FM 1 BASS TREB ST BAL FADE AUTO SET SEEK DISCS REW 1 TUNE SCAN EJ DOLBY 8 NR TAPE CD FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 LO A4WD LO FLOOR PANEL PANEL HI OFF OFF PANEL PANEL & & FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR 4H 4L 2H FLR& DEF DEF HI COOL COOL WARM WARM DEF FLR & DEF 4WD Control (pg. 23) Climate controls (pg. 23) 5 Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR BRAKE 40 60 30 20 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 3 2 THEFT 4 FUEL DOOR ABS L H 18 C 8 ! -+ 10 0 20 km/h 160 90 1 0 5 6 FUEL RESET CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE 4X4 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 RPM X1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD P RN D 21 Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is low. The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off. Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after 6 LOW FUEL CHECK ENGINE Instrumentation the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. 7 Instrumentation If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 8 Instrumentation Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. BRAKE ! ABS 9 Instrumentation SecuriLock anti-theft system This light indicates the anti-theft alarm system is armed. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON/START. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced. Refer to SecuriLock anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Oil pressure/Engine coolant This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the: · engine coolant temperature is very high · engine oil pressure is low The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine 10 THEFT Instrumentation oil pressure gauge in this chapter for more information. Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is selected. LOW RANGE Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when 4x4 range is selected. 4x4 Automatic four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when A4WD (automatic 4­wheel drive) is engaged. Check air suspension Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is OFF. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. For information on the air suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter. A4WD CHECK SUSP 11 Instrumentation Low washer fluid Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is low. Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door is open. Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. For more information, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. LOW WASH DOOR AJAR FUEL RESET 12 Instrumentation Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened. GAUGES LOW FUEL F H E DOOR AJAR BRAKE 40 60 30 20 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 3 2 1 0 THEFT FUEL DOOR ABS 4 5 6 FUEL RESET 4X4 CHECK SUSP LOW WASH LOW RANGE L H 18 C 8 ! -+ 10 0 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 RPM X1000 CHECK ENGINE A4WD P RN D 21 Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less F E 13 Instrumentation than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 40 60 30 20 10 0 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. 14 H C Instrumentation Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 60 30 20 10 0 40 50 60 80 100 000000 120 70 80 140 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 50 60 80 100 40 60 30 20 10 0 40 000000 120 70 80 140 20 km/h 160 90 MPH 0 0 0 0 100 Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 3 2 1 0 4 FUEL DOOR 5 6 RPM X1000 15 Instrumentation Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. 18 8 Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the "H" and "L"). If the gauge indicates low pressure, switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician. TRIP COMPUTER The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the trip computer for a display of status. The appearance of your vehicle's trip compute ...