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. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright E 1999 Ford Motor Company 2 6 24 98 138 145 169 191 254 260 272 273 Introduction 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. 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). 2 Introduction 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 Traction Control 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 24, 25 Headlamp control/ Foglamp control* Page 25 Panel dimmer control Page 76 Turn signal/ high beams Page 8 Instrument cluster Page 75 Hazard flasher control Page 77 Windshield wiper/ washer control Page 87 Luggage compartment release Page 195 Hood release 6 Page 75 Tilt steering wheel lever Page 79 Speed control * Page 74 Ignition switch Page 117 Air bag system Instrumentation Page 26 Trip computer Page 95 Anti theft system status indicator On various models the appearance and location of some items may differ from those shown here. However, the page references given still apply. Page 12 Traction control system * Page 28 Rear window defroster control Page 29 Climate controls Page 35 Audio system * if equipped 7 Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 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 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: 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. 10 Instrumentation 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. Foglamps Illuminates when foglamps are switched on. Refer to Foglamp control in the Controls and features chapter for notes on use. Turn signals Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are activated. 11 Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on. Traction control system (if equipped) Illuminates to indicate the system is functioning to regulate tire traction. The control will toggle this feature on or off, but the feature defaults to on after each cycle of the ignition key. The light in the control illuminates when the system is switched off. Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. For more information, refer to Safety belt warning light and warning chime in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 12 Instrumentation Charging system 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. 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 the 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 and the light remains illuminated, do not start the engine. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to indicate low brake fluid level or that the Electronic Brake Distribution system (part of the ABS) requires service. The vehicle is equipped with one of two lights, depending on the market. 13 Instrumentation 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. If a valid signal is received, the light will remain on until the ignition is cycled. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine coolant level. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on, the ABS needs to be serviced. 14 Instrumentation O/D off indicator (automatic transaxle only) Illuminates and remains illuminated when the transaxle control switch on the end of the gearshift lever is pressed and overdrive is turned off. 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. Automatic transaxle warning (if equipped) Illuminates when driving to indicate a possible malfunction with the transaxle. Have the system checked by your dealer or a qualified technician. 15 Instrumentation Testing the warning and indicator lights Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine. The following warning and indicator lights should illuminate: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver's safety belt is fastened), low coolant, engine oil pressure, check engine, air bag readiness, traction control, brake system and ABS. The overhead warning lights (if equipped) should also illuminate briefly. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician. 16 Instrumentation Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is open. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the off/lock or accessory position and the driver's door is open. Safety belt warning chime For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Liftgate ajar warning chime (if equipped) Sounds when the ignition is in the on position and the liftgate is ajar or open. The interior dome lamp will also illuminate. 17 Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Engine coolant 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, turn off the engine and let the engine cool. Refer to Cooling system in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 18 Instrumentation Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Trip odometer Registers the distance traveled on individual journeys. Refer to Trip computer in the Controls and features chapter. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Speedometer Odometer Registers the total distance traveled by the vehicle. Odometer 19 Instrumentation Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON 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 tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. Low fuel reminder Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge. 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. Low fuel light 20 ...