Table of Contents Introduction Congratulations Safety and environment protection Vehicle symbol glossary 2 4 6 8 Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 10 10 19 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with cassette and AM/FM stereo with CD player AM/FM stereo with 6 disc CD player Audiophile audio system MACH 500 audio system 22 25 41 58 59 Climate Controls Heating and ventilation Air conditioning 62 62 66 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lights Bulb replacement 74 74 78 78 79 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer controls Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Sunroof AdvanceTract 88 88 91 92 93 94 98 101 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti theft system 108 108 108 119 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 125 125 130 152 161 Driving Starting Brakes Steering Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Towing your vehicle behind another vehicle 176 176 184 189 190 201 205 209 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside asssistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 212 212 213 214 215 223 230 237 Customer Assistance Getting the service you need 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) 239 239 242 245 246 246 247 Table of Contents Cleaning Cleaning your vehicle Underbody preservation 248 248 261 Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Washer fluid Engine oil Battery Coolant Fuel information Power steering fluid Brake fluid Transaxle fluid Clutch fluid Tire information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions Identifying your vehicle 263 264 265 267 267 270 274 286 304 305 306 309 313 317 317 319 320 321 324 Accessories Index 326 328 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 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 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 websites: In the United States: www.ford.com In Canada: www.ford.ca In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications. 4 Introduction 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. 5 Introduction 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. 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. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles). 6 Introduction Special instructions For your 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. Rear facing child or baby seats should NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag. 7 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 8 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 Check fuel cap 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 Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Low tire warning 9 Instrument Cluster 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. 10 Instrument Cluster 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. 11 Instrument Cluster 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. 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.It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. When the fuel filler cap is properly re installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in Fuel information in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 Instrument Cluster 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. 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. 13 Instrument Cluster 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. 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. 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. 14 Instrument Cluster 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. 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 Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 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. 15 Instrument Cluster 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 AdvanceTracT stability enhancement system in the Driver Controls chapter. Low fuel level warning light When the warning light illuminates, refuel as soon as possible. 16 Instrument Cluster Speed control (if equipped) Illuminates when the speed control system is switched on. Refer to Speed control in the Driver Controls chapter. 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 ou ...