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 162 223 223 241 242 1 2 6 22 74 108 116 141 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation. 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 toward 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 fast during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. 2 Introduction If possible, you should avoid hard braking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). 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. 3 Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary These are some of the symbols you may have on your vehicle. Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps - Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Defrost/Demist Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout Power Windows Front/Rear 4 Introduction Vehicle symbol glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Engine Oil Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack 5 Instrumentation Page 24 Traction control* Page 25 Power Mirrors* Page 24 Rear window defroster control* Page 57 Turn signal/high beam Page 8 Instrument cluster Page 56 Hazard flasher control Page 58 Windshield wiper/washer control 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE On Res M IR ROR S Set Acc Off Coast Page 166 Hood release Page 22, 23 Headlamp control/ Foglamp control* 6 Page 55 Tilt steering wheel lever Page 54 Ignition switch Page 59 Speed control* Page 56 Horn Instrumentation Page 25 Instrument panel dimmer switch On various models, the appearance and location of some items may differ from those shown here. However, the page references given still apply. Page 72 Anti-theft system status indicator* LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF Page 26 Climate control system SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Page 34 Electronic sound system *if equipped 7 Instrumentation C H 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES There are two different instrument cluster designs. The individual warning and indicator lights are described on the following pages. Turn signal Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are activated. Alternative design 8 Instrumentation 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 and the vehicle may require electrical system service. Alternative design Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. For more information, refer to Safety belt indicator light and warning chime in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Alternative design High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on. Alternative design Air bag secondary warning Flashes periodically when there is a malfunction with the air bag system. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 9 TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Instrumentation 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 E F MPH 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF Traction control system light (if equipped) This light comes on when the traction control system has been disengaged. It may flash on and off while driving to indicate the system is operating. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 10 Instrumentation If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position or stays on continuously while you are driving, have the traction control system checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible. For more information, refer to Traction Control in the Driving chapter. Low coolant (if equipped) Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Illuminates when the engine coolant level is low. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine coolant level. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF O/D Off indicator (Automatic transaxle only) Illuminates and remains illuminated when the transaxle control switch (TCS) on the side of the gearshift lever is pressed and overdrive is turned off. For details, refer to the Driving chapter. Indicates the status of the transaxle and will flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. If the flashing persists, have your transaxle serviced by your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. If the condition persists, your transaxle may be damaged. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 11 Instrumentation C H 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL CONTROL O/D OFF 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE 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 (OBD II) system. 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. CHECK ENGINE 12 Instrumentation 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 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: · The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly) · Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. · The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. 13 Instrumentation These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel 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. If the check engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occuring 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. 14 Instrumentation Low fuel reminder Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling the vehicle after the light first comes on, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is still fuel in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds immediately after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level for bulb verification. CHECK ENGINE 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. CHECK ENGINE Front foglamps (if equipped) Illuminates when foglamps are switched on. Refer to Foglamp control in the Controls and features chapter for notes on use. CHECK ENGINE 15 Instrumentation 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE C H E F MPH TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to indicate low brake fluid level. Illumination while driving may indicate that one of the braking circuits has failed. The second braking circuit will remain intact. However, you will need to brake harder and allow for increased stopping distances. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design 16 Instrumentation Have the system checked by your dealer or qualified technician before continuing your journey. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) 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. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design Brake system and ABS warning lights If both warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have the braking system checked by your dealer or qualified service technician before continuing your journey. When stopping the vehicle, slowly reduce the speed. Use the brakes with great care. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design 17 Instrumentation 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE C H E F MPH TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when engine oil pressure falls below normal range when the engine is running. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. If the engine oil level is correct, do not start the engine, see your dealer or qualified service technician. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design 18 Instrumentation Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The following warning and indicator lights will illuminate briefly: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver's safety belt is fastened), traction control, ABS, brake, low coolant, low fuel, engine oil pressure, check engin ...