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 165 222 232 233 110 117 147 2 5 25 78 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of them. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. 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. WARNINGS How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this owner's guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too briskly 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). 2 Introduction From 1,600 km (1,000 miles) onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES 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 Control Trac ­ Automatic Four­Wheel Drive System (if equipped) in the Driving chapter as well as the special "Four Wheeling" supplement included with AWD and 4WD vehicles. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. 3 Introduction Using your vehicle as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. 4 Instrumentation Tachometer (pg. 15) Speed control (pg. 40) 4 5 6 50 60 70 40 oooo 100 80 60 40 120 H C 2 1 3 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 80 140 30 20 10 20 H 90 180 000000 160 100 110 200 F E 0 H OFF RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST SRS Headlamp control (pg. 25) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 26) Tilt steering wheel lever (pg. 44) Driver air bag (pg. 89) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 46) 6 Instrumentation Gearshift (includes overdrive button) (pg. 121) Electronic sound system; refer to Audio Guide (pg. 36) Rear wiper/washer control (pg. 37) OD ON/OFF VOL ­ PUSH ON AM FM BASS TREB FM 1 CLK BAL FADE AUTO SET PUSH SEEK TUNE DISCS SCAN EJ DOLBY SYSTEM TAPE CD REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 LO OFF HI Climate controls (pg. 28) Fog lamp control* (pg. 27) * if equipped 7 Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES 4 H CHECK ENGINE 5 6 40 30 20 10 50 60 60 70 000 80 100 120 140 80 90 160 3 2 1 C 40 000000 100 1 10 H L H SPEED CONTROL 4WD 20 180 DOOR AJAR F E ABS 0 BRAKE !P RPMx1000 MPH km/h 120 THEFT 4WD LOW P RND 21 L O/D OFF Speed control (if equipped) Illuminates when either the SET ACC or RSM switches are pressed and remains illuminated until the speed control is either disengaged or turned off. O/D off indicator O/D OFF illuminates when the Transmission Control Button on the end of the gearshift lever is pressed and the D (Overdrive) mode is turned off. O/D OFF indicates the status of the transmission and may flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. If the flashing persists, have your transmission serviced by your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. If the condition persists, your transmission may be damaged. SPEED CONT O/D OFF 8 Instrumentation Check engine Illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the On position and the engine is Off. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Illuminates when the anti-theft system is arming and flashes when the anti-theft system is armed. CHECK ENGINE THEFT Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) Illuminates when four wheel drive is activated in the high range mode. 4WD Four wheel drive -- low (if equipped) Illuminates when four wheel drive is activated in the low range mode. 4WD LOW 9 Instrumentation Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door or the liftgate is open. Check gage Illuminates when the key is in the ON position and the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge and the fuel level gauge need to be checked. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in the Instrumentation chapter for more information. Charging system Briefly 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. 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. DOOR AJAR CHECK GAGE FUEL RESET 10 Instrumentation Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to Using the safety restraints properly in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on. ! BRAKE Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key ABS 11 Instrumentation is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened. 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. Safety belt warning chime 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. 12 Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 oooo 100 80 60 120 80 140 90 180 H L H 000000 160 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 RPM x 1000 MPH km/h - + L Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the "NORM" area. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Switch off the ignition and let it cool. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the "NORM" range. If the gauge indicates constantly low pressure at normal engine speed, refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the gauge indicates a low pressure and the engine oil level is correct, switch off the engine immediately H C H L 13 Instrumentation and have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 50 60 70 40 30 40 60 140 oooo 100 80 80 120 90 100 110 120 000000 20 20 160 10 0 MPH 180 km/h Odometer Registers the total mileage of the vehicle. 50 60 70 40 30 40 60 140 oooo 100 80 120 80 90 100 110 120 000000 160 20 20 180 10 0 MPH km/h Trip odometer Can register the mileage of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 40 30 40 60 50 60 70 oooo 100 80 120 80 140 90 100 110 120 000000 160 20 20 180 10 0 MPH km/h 14 Instrumentation Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. 4 3 2 1 0 RPM x 1000 5 6 Charging system gauge This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside of the normal range, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as safely possible. H - + L Fuel gauge The fuel gauge displays the approximate level of usable fuel left in the fuel reservoir. F E 15 Instrumentation MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings. Selectable features FUEL ENGLISH METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET English/metric display Press to toggle the message center display between metric or English units. FUEL ENGLISH METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET 16 Instrumentation Fuel range Press once to display the approximate kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. Press again to display the distance driven since fuel was last added to the tank. For maximum accuracy of this display feature, the ignition should be in the Off position during fueling. The display FUEL LEVEL ERROR indicates a problem with the fuel indication system. See your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance. Fuel status Press once to display the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Press again to display the approximate amount of fuel used since the system was last reset. FUEL ENGLISH METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET FUEL ENGLISH METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET 17 Instrumentation Fuel economy Press once to display your vehicle's average fuel economy in kilometers/liters (miles/gallons). Press again to display the fuel economy that your vehicle is getting at that particular time. Your vehicle must be moving in order for this display to function properly. Reset Press the reset control to reset the current feature being displayed. Warnings, distance driven, average fuel economy, fuel used and personalized oil reset percentage are the only features that respond to reset. FUEL ENGLISH METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET FUEL ENGLISH METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET System check Press the system check control to display the status of the following systems: · engine oil life left · engine oil level · voltage level · engine coolant temperature · washer fluid level · head lamps · tail lamps · brake lamps FUEL ENGLISH METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET 18 Instrumentation · automatic ride control (if equipped) · fuel level The engine oil life left has two phases. The first display will indicate the oil change status (OK, SOON, REQUIRED). The second display will indicate the percentage of oil life remaining. The display OIL TEMP SIGNAL ERROR indicates a problem with the system. Following this display, contact your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance. Operating the message center during system check The message center controls will operate as follows during the system check sequence: 1. Press the system check controls to advance to the next display. 2. Press the reset control to immediately conclude the system check. 3. Press the range, fuel status or fuel economy control to conclude the system check and display the requested feature. 4. Press the metric/English control to conclude the system check and change the previous display to the new mode. 5. Press the oil change reset control to conclude the system check and begin the oil change reset procedure. 19 Instrumentation Engine oil life left The engine oil left has two phases. The first display will indicate the percentage the oil change status (OK, SOON, REQUIRED). The second display will indicate the percentage of oil life remaining. The display OIL TEMP SIGNAL ERROR indicates a problem with the system. Following this display, contact your deal ...