Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 8 8 11 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD Rear seat controls 14 14 18 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 22 22 23 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Power windows Mirrors Speed control 24 32 32 37 38 39 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 47 47 47 53 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 55 55 60 70 77 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 86 86 90 93 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 111 111 113 120 125 127 Customer Assistance The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada Ordering additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 128 131 134 134 135 136 Cleaning 137 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 143 144 144 145 147 151 167 167 170 Accessories Index 175 178 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. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 3 Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: · In the United States: www.ford.com · In Canada: www.ford.ca · In Australia: www.ford.com.au · In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on the Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. 4 Introduction Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers. Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner Guide for all other required information and warnings. 5 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 6 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Jack Low tire warning 7 Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR 4 H CHECK ENGINE CHECK FUEL CAP 5 6 40 60 60 80 100 140 3 2 1 RPMx1000 C 100 H SPEED CONT 4WD HIGH 20 20 180 F E ABS MPH ! BRAKE km/h 120 THEFT H O/D OFF 4WD LOW P RND 21 Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Check engine: If this light illuminates while driving, it is a CHECK possible indication that one of the ENGINE engine's emission control systems has failed. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when CHECK the fuel cap may not be properly FUEL installed. Continued driving with CAP this light on may cause the Check Engine warning light to come on. Brake system warning light: Illuminates if the parking brake is ! engaged or to indicate low brake BRAKE fluid level. To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). 8 Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred: · The engine coolant temperature is high. · The engine oil pressure is low. · The fuel gauge is at or near empty. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately. 9 Instrument Cluster Four wheel drive low: Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive high: Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. 4WD LOW 4WD HIGH Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Speed control: Illuminates when SPEED the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system CONT is deactivated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's 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 the driver's door is opened. 10 Instrument Cluster GAUGES CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR 4 H CHECK ENGINE 5 6 40 60 60 80 100 140 3 2 1 RPMx1000 C 100 H SPEED CONT 4WD HIGH 20 20 180 CHECK FUEL CAP F E ABS MPH ! BRAKE km/h 120 THEFT H O/D OFF 4WD LOW P RND 21 Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. H C Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 11 Instrument Cluster Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 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. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. H L 12 Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between "L" and "H"). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). H L F E 13 Entertainment Systems PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn clockwise/counterclockwise to increase/decrease volume. 2. Scan: Press SCAN to move up SCAN the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. Tape/CD: Press SCAN to sample tape/CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to stop. 3. CD Door: Insert the disc with the playing side down and printed side up. 14 Entertainment Systems 4. Cassette door: Insert the cassette with the opening to the right. 5. Eject: Press to eject the cassette/CD. The radio will resume playing. 6. Tape: Press to start tape play. Press to stop tape during rewind/fast forward. CD: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped). 7. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again return to playing media. 8. Auto: Press to set first six strongest stations (if available) into AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons; press again to return to normal stations. 9. Clock: Press and hold to set the SEEK to clock. Press the decrease hours or SEEK to TUN ...