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 Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) Index 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 E 2001 Ford Motor Company 2 6 20 82 126 133 167 193 263 272 283 284 Introduction CALIFORNIA Propositon 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. ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates that 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. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information. 2 Introduction 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 contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 3 Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary These are some of the symbols you may have on your vehicle. Safety Alert Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps - Front Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear See Owner's Guide Airbag - Front Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti Lock Brake System AdvanceTracT Hazard Warning Flasher Fuse Compartment Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 4 Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter 5 Instrumentation Page 20-21 Headlamp control Page 22 Panel dimmer control Page 22 Luggage compartment control Page 21, 59 Direction indicators/ high beam Page 8-19 Instrument cluster Page 60 Wiper lever Page 61-64 Speed control Page 169-176 Fuse panel 6 Page 59 Steering wheel adjustment Page 58 Ignition switch Instrumentation Page 38 Hazard flasher Page 78 Anti theft system control light Page 39-58 Electronic sound system Page 26-36 Climate controls Page 37 Rear window defrost control Page 30 Air conditioning/ Recirculated air control 7 Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 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. 8 Instrumentation The Check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON/RUN position to check the bulb. If it comes on after 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 driveable 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 drive 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. 9 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. Multi-function: Automatic transaxle/cooling system (On Zetec or automatic transaxle vehicles only) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. If the light illuminates while driving, have your vehicle serviced. 10 Instrumentation AdvanceTracT Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on, to confirm that the system is operational. While driving, the light flashes when the feature is active. The control switch will toggle the feature on or off, but the feature will default to on after each cycle of the ignition key. The light illuminates continuously when the feature is switched off. After turning the ignition on, if the light does not illuminate or illuminates continuously (assuming the light has not come as a result of pressing the AdvanceTracT switch, which disables the system) while driving, it indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system will be switched off. Have the system serviced. For further details, refer to the sections AdvanceTracT switch and AdvanceTracT. 11 Instrumentation Check fuel cap Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position to ensure your bulb is working. When the light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter. 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. Doors ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON/RUN or START position and any door or the luggage compartment is open. 12 Instrumentation 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. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. 13 Instrumentation Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter. Low fuel level warning light When the warning light illuminates, refuel as soon as possible. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or ABS (if equipped) failure and the brake system should be serviced immediately. 14 Instrumentation Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. Speed control (if equipped) Illuminates when the speed control system is switched on. Refer to Speed control in the Controls and features chapter. Upshift (if equipped) Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transaxle gear for the maximum fuel economy. O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the transaxle control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transaxle does not switch into overdrive. 15 Instrumentation 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. 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. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the OFF/LOCK, ACC or ON/RUN position and the driver's door is opened. Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only) Sounds when the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver's door is opened. 16 Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 17 Instrumentation This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section and the multi function warning light illuminates, refer to What you should know about fail safe cooling in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 18 Instrumentation Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Tripmeter Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset depress the control. Tripmeter Odometer Reset control Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON/RUN 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 tan ...