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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 17

Seating and safety restraints 48

Starting and driving

Starting 76

Driving 83

Roadside emergencies 131

Servicing

Maintenance and care 152

Capacities and specifications 205

Reporting safety defects 215

Index 216

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contents without notice and

without incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Using your vehicle with asnowplow

For more information andguidelines for using your vehicle

with a snowplow, refer to theDriving chapter.

Using your vehicle as anambulance

Do not use this vehicle asan ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped withthe Ford Ambulance Preparationpackage.

Notice to owners of utility typevehicles

Before you drive your vehicle,please read this Owners Guidecarefully. Your vehicle is not apassenger car. As with other

vehicles of this type, failure tooperate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or anaccident.

Be sure to read Driving off roadin the Driving chapter as well asthe Four Wheeling supplementincluded with 4WD and utility type

vehicles.

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COAST

SRS

Headlamp control(pg. 17)

Instrument paneldimmer switch

(pg. 18)

Turn signal andwiper/washer

control(pg. 34)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 6)

Speed control(pg. 28)

Driver side airbag

(pg. 60)

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OFFPASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF

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ON

Passenger air bagdeactivate switch

(pg. 65)

Climate controlsystems(pg. 20)

Gearshift(includes

overdrive button)(pg. 88)

Auxiliary powerpoint

(pg. 19)4WD Control*

(pg. 102)

Electronic soundsystem; refer to

Audio Guide(pg. 19)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Low fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level islow. The lamp will also illuminatewhen the ignition key is turned toON and the engine is off.

Check engine

Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors theengines emission control system.This system is commonly known as

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the On Board Diagnostics System

(OBD II). This OBD II systemprotects the environment byensuring that your vehiclecontinues to meet governmentemission standards. The OBD IIsystem also assists the servicetechnician in properly servicing

your vehicle.

The Check Engine indicator lightilluminates when the ignition isfirst turned to the ON position tocheck the bulb. If it comes on afterthe engine is started, one of theengines emission control systemsmay be malfunctioning. The lightmay illuminate without a

driveability concern being noted.The vehicle will usually be drivableand will not require towing.

What you should do if thecheck 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 toilluminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.(The engine may misfire or runpoorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in thefuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have beenproperly installed and securelytightened.

These temporary malfunctions canbe corrected by filling the fuel tank

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with good quality fuel and/or

properly installing and securelytightening the gas cap. After threedriving cycles without these or anyother temporary malfunctionspresent, the Check Engine lightshould turn off. (A driving cycleconsists of a cold engine startupfollowed by mixed city/highway

driving.) No additional vehicleservice is required.

If the Check Engine light remainson, have your vehicle serviced atthe first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring whichcould damage your catalyticconverter. You should drive in amoderate fashion (avoid heavyacceleration and deceleration) andhave your vehicle serviced at thefirst available opportunity.

Under engine misfireconditions, excessive

exhaust temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter,the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehiclecomponents, possibly causing afire.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues toflash or remains on, have thesystem serviced immediately.

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Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON to remind

you to fasten your safety belts. Formore information, refer to the

Seating and safety restraintschapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and theengine is off. Also illuminates whenthe parking brake is engaged.Illumination after releasing the

parking brake indicates low brakefluid level.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned on and theengine is off. If the light remains

on, continues to flash or fails toilluminate, have the systemserviced immediately.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights are

turned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burned-outturn signal bulb. Refer to Exteriorbulbs in the Maintenance andcare chapter.

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BRAKE

ABS

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High beams

Illuminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to Perimeter alarm systemin the Controls and featureschapter.

Charging system

Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiringelectrical system service.

Oil pressure/Engine coolant

This light will come on when thekey is in the ON position and the:

engine coolant temperature isvery high

engine oil pressure is low

The light serves as a notice that asystem needs your attention and tocheck the engine coolanttemperature gauge and the engineoil pressure gauge.

Refer to Engine coolanttemperature gauge and Engine

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oil pressure gauge in this chapter

for more information.

Four wheel drive low (ifequipped)

Illuminates when four-wheel drivelow is selected.

Four wheel drive indicator (ifequipped)

Illuminates when 4x4 range isselected.

Check air suspension (ifequipped)

Illuminates briefly when theignition is turned to the ONposition and the engine is OFF.

The light also illuminates when theair suspension system requiresservicing.

For information, refer to Air suspension system in the Drivingchapter.

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignitionswitch is in the ON or STARTposition and any door is open.

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Fuel reset

Illuminates when the ignition keyis turned to the ON position andthe fuel pump shut-off switch hasbeen triggered. For moreinformation, refer to Fuel pump

shut-off switch in the Roadsideemergencies chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fastenyour safety belts.

For information on the safety beltwarning chime, refer to the

Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

Supplemental restraint system(SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRSwarning chime, refer to the

Seating and safety restraintschapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in theignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCposition and either front door isopened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps orparking lamps are on, the ignitionis off (and the key is not in theignition) and either front door isopened.

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GAUGES

Standard instrument clustergauges

Optional instrument clustergauges

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The

fuel gauge may vary slightly whenthe vehicle is in motion. Theignition should be in the OFFposition while the vehicle is beingrefueled. When the gauge firstindicates empty, there is a smallamount of reserve fuel in the tank.

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is not at its proper level or

mixture, the gauge indication willnot be accurate.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine.

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Battery voltage gauge

This gauge shows the batteryvoltage when the ignition is in theON position. If the pointer movesand stays outside the normaloperating range (as indicated),have the vehicles electrical systemchecked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressurein the system. Sufficient pressure

exists as long as the needleremains in the normal range (thearea between the H and L).

If the gauge indicates lowpressure, switch off the engineimmediately. Check the oil level.

Add oil if needed (refer toChecking and adding engine oil

in the Maintenance and carechapter). If the oil level is correct,have your vehicle checked at yourdealership or by a qualifiedtechnician.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to thedesired position:

OFF.

Parking lamps on.

Headlamps on.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control alsooperates the foglamps. The

foglamps can be turned on onlywhen the headlamps are in theposition.

Pull headlamp control towards youto turn foglamps on. The foglampindicator light (located to theright of the control) will illuminate.

Daytime running light (Canadianvehicles only)

The daytime running light systemturns the headlamps on, with areduced light output, when:

the vehicle is running

the parking brake is released

the headlamp system is in theOFF position

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The Daytime RunningLight (DRL) system will

not illuminate the tail lamps andparking lamps. Turn on yourheadlamps at dusk. Failure to doso may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel.

Rotate up to brighten.

Rotate down to dim.

AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IFEQUIPPED)

The autolamp system provideslight sensitive automatic on-offcontrol of the exterior lights

normally controlled by theheadlamp control.

The autolamp system also keepsthe lights on for a preselectedperiod of time after the ignitionswitch is turned to OFF.

To turn autolamps on, rotate thecontrol up. The preselected timelapse is adjustable up toapproximately three minutes bycontinuing to rotate the controlupward.

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A small LED illuminates next to

the autolamp control to indicatethat the headlamps have beenturned on by the autolamps.

Foglamps are not controlled bythe autolamps. In order to turnon the foglamps, you must turnthe lamp switch to the

position and pull for fog.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the 4WD.Refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD)operation in the Driving chapterfor more information.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The auxiliary power point islocated on the instrument panel.

Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigarettelighter. Use the powerpoint.

AUDIO SYSTEM

Refer to the Audio Guide forinstructions on how to operate theaudio system.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Heater only system(if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of aircirculated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of theairflow to the inside of the vehicle.

PANEL-Distributes outside air

through the instrument panelregisters.

OFF-Outside air is shut out andthe fan will not operate.

HI

COOL WARM

OFFPANEL

FLOOR

DEF

FLR

& DEF

PANEL &

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PANEL & FLOOR-Distributes

outside air through theinstrument panel registers andthe floor ducts.

FLOOR-Allows for maximumheating. Distributes outside airthrough the floor ducts.

FLOOR & DEF-Distributesoutside air through the floorducts and the windshielddefroster ducts.

DEF -Distributes outside airthrough the windshield defrosterducts. It can be used to clear iceor fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

In humid weather, selectbefore driving. This will

help to prevent your windshieldfrom fogging. After a fewminutes, select any desiredposition.

To prevent humidity buildupinside the vehicle, dont drivewith the climate control systemin the OFF position.

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Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield underthe hood).

When placing objects on top ofyour instrument panel, becareful to not place them overthe defroster outlets. Theseobjects can block airflow andreduce your ability to seethrough your windshield. Also,avoid placing small objects on

top of your instrument panel.These objects can fall down intothe defroster outlets and blockairflow and possibly damage

your climate control system.

Manual heating and airconditioning system(if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of aircirculated in the vehicle.

HI

COOL WARM

OFFPANEL

A/C FLOOR

DEF

FLR

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Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of theairflow to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressorwill operate in all modes exceptPANEL and FLOOR. However, the

air conditioning will only functionif the outside temperature is about10C (50F) or above.

Since the air conditioner removesconsiderable moisture from the airduring operation, it is normal ifclear water drips on the groundunder the air conditioner drain

while the system is working andeven after you have stopped the

vehicle.

Under normal conditions, yourvehicles climate control systemshould be left in any position otherthan MAX A/C or OFF when the

HI

LO

COOL WARM

OFFPANEL

A/C FLOOR

DEF

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vehicle is parked. This allows the

vehicle to breathe through theoutside air inlet duct.

MAX A/C-Uses recirculated airto cool the vehicle. MAX A/C isnoisier than A/C but moreeconomical and will cool theinside of the vehicle faster.

Airflow will be from the

instrument panel registers. Thismode can also be used toprevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle.

A/C-Uses outside air to cool thevehicle. It is quieter than MAXA/C but not as economical.Airflow will be from the

instrument panel registers.

PANEL-Distributes outside airthrough the instrument panelregisters. However, the air willnot be cooled below the outsidetemperature because the airconditioning does not operate inthis mode.

OFF-Outside air is shut out andthe fan will not operate. Forshort periods of time only, usethis mode to preventundesirable odors from enteringthe vehicle.

PANEL & FLOOR-Distributes

outside air through theinstrument panel registers andthe floor ducts. Heating and airconditioning capabilities areprovided in this mode. Foradded customer comfort, whenthe temperature control knob isanywhere in between the full


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hot and full cold positions, the

air distributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmerthan the air sent to theinstrument panel registers.

FLOOR-Allows for maximumheating by distributing outsideair through the floor ducts.However, the air will not be

cooled below the outsidetemperature because the airconditioning does not operate inthis mode.

FLR & DEF-Distributes outsideair through the windshielddefroster ducts and the floorducts. Heating and air

conditioning capabilities areprovided in this mode. Foradded customer comfort, the airdistributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmerthan the air sent to thewindshield defroster ducts. Ifthe temperature is about 10C

(50F) or higher, the airconditioner will automaticallydehumidify the air to preventfogging.

DEF -Distributes outsideair through the windshielddefroster ducts. It can be usedto clear ice or fog from the

windshield. If the temperature isabout 10C (50F) or higher, theair conditioner will automaticallydehumidify the air to preventfogging.


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Operating tips

In humid weather, select DEFbefore driving. This will

prevent your windshield fromfogging. After a few minutes,select any desired position.

To prevent humidity buildupinside the vehicle, dont drivewith the climate control systemin the OFF position.

Dont put objects under thefront seat that will interfere withthe airflow to the back seats (ifeqipped).

Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield underthe hood).

If your vehicle has been parked

with the windows closed duringhot weather, the air conditionerwill do a much faster job ofcooling if you drive for two orthree minutes with the windowsopen. This will force most of thehot, stale air out of the vehicle.Then operate your air

conditioner as you wouldnormally.

When placing objects on top ofyour instrument panel, becareful to not place them overthe defroster outlets. Theseobjects can block airflow and


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reduce your ability to see

through your windshield. Also,avoid placing small objects ontop of your instrument panel.These objects can fall down intothe defroster outlets and blockairflow and possibly damage

your climate control system.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows theelectrical accessories such as theradio to operate while the engineis not running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshift

lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thesteering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsilluminated. Key position when

driving.5. START, cranks the engine.Release the key as soon as theengine starts.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

Push down to activate the leftturn signal.

Push up to activate the rightturn signal.

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SPEED CONTROL

(IF EQUIPPED)

To turn speed control on

Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at or

above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshiftlever into N (Neutral) with

the speed control on.

To turn speed control off

Press OFF or

Turn off the vehicle ignition.

Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased.

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To set a speed

Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate,the speed control must be ONand the vehicle speed must begreater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steephill, your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the

vehicle speed if it increases abovethe set speed on a downhill. If

your vehicle speed is faster thanthe set speed while driving on adownhill, you may want to shift tothe next lower gear or apply thebrakes to reduce your vehiclespeed.

If your vehicle slows down morethan 16 km/h (10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol will disengage. This isnormal. PressingRES/RSM/RESUME will re-engageit.

Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic oron roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher set speed

Press and hold SET ACC/SETACCEL. Release the controlwhen the desired vehicle speedis reached or

Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase

the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1mph) or

Accelerate with your acceleratorpedal, then press and releaseSET ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with theaccelerator pedal at any timeduring speed control usage.

Releasing the accelerator pedal willreturn your vehicle to thepreviously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or

Press and release CST/COAST.Each press will decrease the setspeed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

RES

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ACCEL

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Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC/SET

ACCEL.

To disengage speed control

Depress the brake pedal or

Depress the clutch pedal (if

equipped)Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed.

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Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed.

To return to a previously setspeed

Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).

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Pull the steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the controlto lock the steering wheel inposition.

Never adjust the steeringwheel when the vehicle is

moving.

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazardflasher control, refer to Hazardlights control in the Roadsideemergencies chapter.


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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wipercontrol to the desired interval, lowor high speed position.

The bars of varying length are forintermittent wipers. When in this

position rotate the control upwardfor fast intervals and downward forslow intervals.

Push the control on the end of thestalk to activate washer. Push andhold for a longer wash cycle.

Speed dependent wipers (ifequipped)

When the windshield wiper controlis set on the intermittent settings,speed-sensitive front wipersautomatically adjust as the

vehicles speed increases.To activate or deactivate thisfeature do the following:

1. Both front doors must besecurely closed.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ONposition and then back to the OFF

position.3. Remove the key from theignition and, within 30 seconds,press and hold the washer controlat the end of the stem.


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4. Within two seconds of pressing

the washer control, put the key inthe ignition.

5. Continue to press the washercontrol until a tone is heard, andreleas the washer control while thetone is sounding.

A confirmation sequence of toneswill sound. One beep indicates thatthe feature is inactive, two beepsindicate that the feature is active.

HIGH BEAMS

Push forward to activate.

FLASH TO PASS

Pull back to activate and release todeactivate.

OVERDRIVE CONTROL

Activating overdrive

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The overdrive function allows

automatic upshifts to second, thirdand forth gear.

Deactivating overdrive

Press the transmission control atthe end of the gearshift lever. Thetransmission control indicator light

TCIL (OFF) will illuminate on theend of the gearshift lever

The transmission will operate ingears one through three. To returnto normal overdrive mode, pressthe transmission control again. The

TCIL (OFF) will no longer beilluminated.

When you shut off and re-startyour vehicle, the transmission willautomatically return to normal

(Overdrive) mode.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps (if equipped)

The map lamps and controls arelocated on the dome lamp. Pressthe controls on either side of eachmap lamp to activate the lamps.

OVERDRIVE

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POWER WINDOWS

(IF EQUIPPED)Press and hold the rocker switchesto open and close windows.

Press the top portion of therocker switch to close.

Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.

One touch down

Press AUTO and release quickly.The window will open fully.Depress again to stop windowoperation.

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Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the windowswitches may be used for up to tenminutes after the ignition switch isturned to the OFF position or untileither door is opened.

POWER DOOR LOCKS(IF EQUIPPED)

Press U to unlock all doors and Lto lock all doors.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS(IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror.

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2. Move the control in thedirection you wish to tilt themirror.

3. Return to the center position tolock mirrors in place.

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle is equipped with a

tailgate lock designed to preventtheft of the tailgate.

Insert ignition key and turn tothe right to engage lock.

Turn ignition key to the left tounlock.

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TAILGATE REMOVAL

Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector)past the head of the support

screw. Disconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degreeangle.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift left side off of its hinge.

To install, follow the removalprocedures in reverse order.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)

Arming the system

When armed, this system will helpprotect your vehicle fromunauthorized entry. Whenunauthorized entry occurs, thesystem will flash the parking lampsand the theft indicator lamp, andchirp the horn.

The system is ready to armwhenever the ignition is turnedOFF. Any of the following actionswill prearm the alarm system:


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Press the remote entry lockcontrol

Open a door and press thepower door lock control to lockthe doors

If a door is open, the system isprearmed and is waiting for thedoor to close. The theft indicatorin the instrument panel will be litcontinuously when the system isprearmed.

Once the doors are closed, thesystem will arm in 30 seconds.

When you press the lock controltwice within 5 seconds, the hornwill chirp once to let you knowthat the system is armed.

If the doors are not closed and youpress the remote entry transmittertwice to confirm the doors are

locked, the horn will chirp twice towarn you that the system is notarming.

Disarming the system

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Unlock the doors by using yourremote entry transmitter.

Unlock the doors with a key.Turn the key full travel (towardthe front of the vehicle) to makesure the alarm disarms.

Turn ignition to ACC or ON.

Press the panic control on theremote entry transmitter. Thiswill disarm the system only ifthe alarm is sounding.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)

The remote entry system allows

you to lock or unlock all vehicledoors without a key.

The remote entry features onlyoperate with the ignition in theOFF position.


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Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock thedriver door. The interior lamps willilluminate.

Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors.

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors.

To confirm all doors are closed andlocked, press the control a secondtime within five seconds. Thedoors will lock again, the horn willchirp and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are ajar, thehorn will make two quick chirps,reminding you to properly close alldoors.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate thealarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignition

to ACC or ON.This device complies with part 15of the FCC rules and with RS-210of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference,


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and (2) This device must accept

any interference received,including interference that maycause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by theparty responsible forcompliance could void theusers authority to operate the

equipment.

Autolock

This feature automatically locks alldoors when:

all vehicle doors are closed

the ignition switch is in the ON

position you shift into or through R

(Reverse)

the brake pedal is released.

Relock

The autolock feature repeats when:

any door is opened and closed

the brake pedal is released.

Deactivating/activating theautolock feature

Before following the procedure,make sure that the ignition is OFFand all vehicle doors are closed.

You must complete steps 1-5within 30 seconds or theprocedure will have to berepeated. If the procedure needsto be repeated, you must wait 30seconds.

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2. Press the power door unlock

control three times.3. Turn the ignition key from ONto OFF.

4. Press the power door unlockcontrol three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to ON.The horn will chirp.

6. Press the unlock control, thenpress the lock control. The hornwill chirp once if autolock wasdeactivated or twice (one shortand one long chirp) if autolock wasactivated.

7. Turn the ignition to OFF. Thehorn will chirp once to confirm the

procedure is complete.

Replacing the battery

The transmitter is powered by onecoin type three-volt lithium batteryCR2032 or equivalent. Typicaloperating range will allow you tobe up to 10 meters (33 feet) away

from your vehicle. A decrease inoperating range can be caused by:

battery weakness due to timeand use

weather conditions

nearby radio towers

structures around the vehicle

other vehicles parked next tothe vehicle

To replace the battery:

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the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE

FRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side ofnew battery in the sameorientation. Refer to the diagraminside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves backtogether.

Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicles transmittersto your dealer for reprogrammingif:

a transmitter is lost or

you want to purchase additionaltransmitters (up to four may beprogrammed).

To reprogram the transmitters,place the key in the ignition andswitch from OFF to ON five timesin rapid succession (within 10seconds). After doors lock/unlock,press any button on alltransmitters (up to four). Whencompleted, switch the ignition toOFF.

All transmitters must beprogrammed at the same time.

Reprogramming transmitters

To reprogram all transmitters,place the key in the ignition andswitch from OFF to ON eight timesin a row (within 10 seconds). Afterdoors lock/unlock, press anybutton on all transmitters (up to


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four). When completed, switch the

ignition to OFF. All transmitters must bereprogrammed at the same time.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate whenthe remote entry system is used tounlock the door(s) or sound the

personal alarm.

The system automatically turns offafter 25 seconds or when theignition is turned to the START or

ACC position. The dome lampswitch (if equipped) must not beset to the OFF position for theilluminated entry system to

operate.

The inside lights will not turn offif:

they have been turned on withthe dimmer control or

any door is open.

Battery saver will shut off theinterior lamps 40 minutes after thelast door is closed.


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SEATING

Full bench seat (if equipped)

Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward.Ensure that the seat is relatchedinto place.

Push down the release lever toquickly fold the seatbackforward.

60/40 split bench seat(if equipped)

Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward.

Ensure the seat is relatched intoplace.

Pull the seatback handle up torecline the seat.

Push down the release leverlocated on the back of the seatto quickly fold the seatbackforward.


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Captains chair (if equipped)

Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or rearward. Makesure that the seat is relatchedinto place.

Pull the seatback handle up torecline the seat.

Push the release lever down toquickly fold the seatbackforward.

Adjusting the front power seat(if equipped)

Never adjust the driversseat or seatback when the

vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higherthan the seatbacks toavoid injuring people in acollision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and

the lap belt snug and low across

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Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down.

Using the manual lumbarsupport

Turn the lumbar support control

counterclockwise to increasefirmness.

Turn the lumbar support controlclockwise to increase softness.


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60/40 Split Rear Seat

(if equipped)

When folded down, the rear seatsprovide a load floor for additionalstorage space. To fold down therear seats:

Pull the straps to lower the seat

cushions. Store the center safety belt in

the opening on the seat back.

When returning the seats to theirnormal position:

Clear the load floor beforefolding the seat up.

Make sure the seat cushion islatched into place.

Remove the center safety beltfrom its stowed position.

Check to assure that 60/40Split rear seat cushion is

latched by pulling up and

forward on lap belt buckles.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and

the lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.


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To prevent the risk ofinjury, make sure children

sit where they can be properlyrestrained.

Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. The

passenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a collision.

All occupants of thevehicle, including the

driver, should always wear theirsafety belts.

It is extremely dangerousto ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. Ina collision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any area

of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and safetybelts. Be sure everyone in your

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Each seating position inyour vehicle has a specific

safety belt assembly which ismade up of one buckle and onetongue that are designed to beused as a pair. 1) Use theshoulder belt on the outsideshoulder only. Never wear theshoulder belt under the arm. 2)

Never swing it around your neckover the inside shoulder. 3)Never use a single belt for morethan one person.

Combination lap and shoulderbelts

1. To fasten, insert the tongue intothe slot in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the redrelease button and remove thetongue from the buckle.

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combination lap and shoulder

belts. The front and rear seatpassenger outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modesdescribed below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

The vehicle sensitive mode is thenormal retractor mode, allowing

free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly or turns acorner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of 8 km/h (5mph) or more, the combination

safety belts will lock to helpreduce forward movement of thedriver and passengers.

The front seat belt system can alsobe made to lock manually byquickly pulling on the shoulderbelt. Rear seat belts (if equipped)cannot be made to lock up by

pulling quickly on the belt.

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically pre-locked. The beltwill still retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not

available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automaticlocking mode

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Anytime a child safety seat is

installed in the vehicle. Refer toSafety Restraints for Childrenor Safety Seats for Childrenlater in this chapter.

How to use the automaticlocking mode

Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.

Grasp the shoulder portion and

pull downward until the entirebelt is extracted.

Allow the belt to retract. As thebelt retracts, you will hear aclicking sound. This indicatesthe safety belt is now in theautomatic locking mode.


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How to disengage the automatic

locking modeDisconnect the combinationlap/shoulder belt and allow it toretract completely to disengage theautomatic locking mode andactivate the vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode.

Front safety belt heightadjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver andfront passenger. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the beltrests across the middle of your

shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide theheight control down. To raise theheight of the shoulder belt, slidethe height adjuster up. Pull downon the height adjustment assemblyto make sure it is locked in place.

Position the shoulder beltheight adjuster so that the

belt rests across the middle ofyour shoulder. Failure to adjustthe safety belt properly couldreduce the effectiveness of thesafety belt and increase the risk

of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the lap belt

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and as low as possible around your

hips. Do not wear the lap beltaround your waist.

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle. To lengthen the belt, turnthe tongue at a right angle to thebelt and pull across your lap untilit reaches the buckle. To tightenthe belt, pull the loose end of thebelt through the tongue until it fitssnugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt whennot in use.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt assembly is tooshort, even when fully extended,20 cm (8 inches) can be added tothe safety belt assembly by adding

a safety belt extension assembly(part number 611C22). Safety beltextension assemblies can beobtained from your dealer at nocost.

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belt. Manufacturer identification is

located at the end of the webbingon the label. Also, use the safetybelt extension only if the safetybelt is too short for you when fullyextended. Do not use extensionsto change the fit of the shoulderbelt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light andindicator chime

The seat belt warning lightilluminates in the instrumentcluster and a chime sounds toremind the occupants to fastentheir safety belts.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The drivers safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition key

is turned to ON...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates for one to two minutes and

the warning chime sounds for four to

eight seconds.

The drivers safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light turns off.

The drivers safety belt is

buckled before the ignition key

is turned to ON...

The safety belt warning light remains

off.

Safety belt maintenanceCheck the safety belt systemsperiodically to make sure theywork properly and are notdamaged. Check the safety belts tomake sure there are no nicks,wears or cuts. All safety belt


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assemblies, including retractors,

buckles, front seat belt buckleassemblies (slide bar)(ifequipped), shoulder belt heightadjusters (if equipped), childsafety seat tether bracketassemblies (if equipped), andattaching hardware, should beinspected after a collision. Ford

recommends that all safety beltassemblies used in vehiclesinvolved in a collision be replaced.However, if the collision was minorand a qualified technician findsthat the belts do not show damageand continue to operate properly,they do not need to be replaced.Safety belt assemblies not in use

during a collision should also beinspected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation isnoted.

Failure to replace thesafety belt assembly under

the above conditions could result

in severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning andmaintaining the safety belts inthe Maintenance and caresection.


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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL

RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautions

The supplemental restraint systemis designed to:

work with the safety belt toprotect the driver and rightfront passenger

reduce certain upper body

injuries

Failure to follow theseinstructions will affect the

performance of the safety beltsand increase the risk of personalinjury.

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The right front passengerair bag is not designed to

restrain occupants in the centerfront seating position.

All occupants of thevehicle including the driver

should always wear their safety

belts even when air bag SRS isprovided.

Do not place objects ormount equipment on or

near the air bag cover on thesteering wheel or in front seatareas that may come into contact

with a deploying air bag. Failureto follow this instruction mayincrease the risk of personalinjury in the event of a collision.

Do not attempt to service,repair, or modify the Air

Bag Supplemental RestraintSystem or its fuses. See yourFord or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags

For additional important safetyinformation, read all information

on safety restraints in this guide.Children should always wear theirsafety belts. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the riskof injury in a collision.


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Air bag can kill or injure achild in a child seat. Child

seats should never be placed inthe front seats, unless passengerair bag switch is turned off. See

Passenger air bag deactivateswitch.

How does the air bagsupplemental restraint systemwork?

The SRS is designed to activatewhen the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration.

The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere not of the type sufficient tocause activation.

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation.

After air bag deployment, it isnormal to notice a smoke-like,powdery residue or smell the burntpropellant. This may consist ofcornstarch, talcum powder (tolubricate the bag) or sodium

compounds (e.g., baking soda) thatresult from the combustion processthat inflates the air bag. Smallamounts of sodium hydroxide maybe present which may irritate theskin and eyes, but none of theresidue is toxic.


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Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after

inflation. Do not touch themafter inflation.

If the air bag is inflated,the air bag will not

function again and must be

replaced immediately. If theair bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase therisk of injury in a collision.

The SRS consists of:

driver and passenger air bagmodules (which include the

inflators and air bags),

one or more impact and safingsensors,

a readiness light and tone

and the electrical wiring whichconnects the components.

The diagnostic module monitors itsown internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electricalsystem warning (including theimpact sensors), the system wiring,the air bag system readiness light,the air bag back up power and theair bag ignitors.

Determining if the system isoperational

The SRS uses a readiness light inthe instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of thesystem. Refer to the Air bagreadiness section in the


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Instrumentation chapter. Routine

maintenance of the air bag is notrequired.

A difficulty with the system isindicated by one or more of thefollowing:

The readiness light will either

flash or stay lit. The readiness light will not

illuminate immediately afterignition is turned on.

A series of five beeps will beheard. The tone pattern willrepeat periodically until theproblem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the SRSserviced at your dealership or by aqualified technician immediately.Unless serviced, the system maynot function properly in the eventof a collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bagequipped vehicles

For disposal of air bags or air bagequipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician.

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Passenger air bag deactivate

switch

Your vehicle has a passenger airbag deactivate switch. This switchMUST be used to activate ordeactivate the passenger air bagwhenever a child seat is used inthe right front or center frontpassenger seat position.

Keep the passenger air bagturned on unless there is a

child seat installed in the frontseat. When the passenger air bagswitch is turned off, thepassenger air bag will not inflatein a collision.

If the passenger air bag switch isturned off, it increases thelikelihood of injury to forwardfacing occupants in the passengerseat.

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Turning the passenger

air bag off

1. Insert the ignition key, turn theswitch to OFF and remove the key.

2. When the ignition is turned tothe ON position the OFF lightilluminates briefly, momentarily

shuts off and then turns back on.This indicates that the passengerair bag is deactivated.

If the light fails toilluminate when the

passenger air bag switch is in theOFF position and the ignitionswitch is in ON, have thepassenger air bag switch servicedat your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury

dealer immediately.

In order to avoidinadvertent deployment of

the passenger air bag, alwaysremove the ignition key from thepassenger air bag deactivateswitch.

Turning the passenger air bagback on

The passenger air bag remainsOFF until you turn it back ON.

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1. Insert the ignition key and turnthe switch to ON.

2. The OFF light will brieflyilluminate when the ignition isturned to On. This indicates thatthe passenger air bag isoperational.

If the light is illuminated

when the passenger airbag switch is in the ON positionand the ignition switch is in ON,have the passenger air bagswitch serviced at your Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealerimmediately.

Keep the passenger air bagturned on unless there is a

child seat installed in the frontseat. When the passenger air bagswitch is turned off, thepassenger air bag will not inflatein a collision.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR

CHILDREN

Important child restraintprecautions

You are required by law to usesafety restraints for children in theU.S. and Canada. If small childrenride in your vehicle (generally

children who are four years old oryounger and who weigh 18 kg [40lbs] or less), you must put them insafety seats made especially forchildren. Check your local andstate or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding the safetyof children in your vehicle.

Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a collision.

Always follow the instructions andwarnings that come with any infantor child restraint you might use.

When possible, place children inthe rear seat of your vehicle.

Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seatingposition.

Children and safety belts

Children who are too large forchild safety seats (as specified by

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Follow all the important safety

restraint and air bag precautionsthat apply to adult passengers in

your vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder beltcan be positioned so it does notcross or rest in front of the childsface or neck, the child should wear

the lap and shoulder belt. Movingthe child closer to the center ofthe vehicle may help provide agood shoulder belt fit.

If the shoulder belt cannot beproperly positioned:

move the child to one of theseats with a lap belt only (ifequipped)

OR

if the child is the proper size,restrain the child in a safetyseat.

Do not leave children,

unreliable adults, or petsunattended in your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap andshoulder belts on children whohave outgrown child safety seats,Ford recommends use of abelt-positioning booster seat that is

labelled as conforming to allFederal motor vehicle safetystandards. Belt-positioning boosterseats raise the child and provide ashorter, firmer seating cushion thatencourages safer seating postureand better fit of lap and shoulderbelts on the child.


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A belt-positioning booster should

be used if the shoulder belt restsin front of the childs face or neck,or if the lap belt does not fitsnugly on both thighs, or if thethighs are too short to let the childsit all the way back on the seatcushion when the lower legs hangover the edge of the seat cushion.

You may wish to discuss thespecial needs of your child withyour pediatrician.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safetyseats

Use a safety seat that isrecommended for the size andweight of the child. Carefullyfollow all of the manufacturersinstructions with the safety seat

you put in your vehicle. If you donot install and use the safety seatproperly, the child may be injuredin a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child safety seat:

Use the correct safety beltbuckle for that seating position.

Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle.

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Air bag can kill or injure achild in a child seat. If you

must use a forward-facing childseat in the front seat, move seatall the way back.

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt

and then grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, routethe tongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturers instructions. Besure the belt webbing is nottwisted.

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle for that seatingposition until you hear and feel thelatch engage. Make sure the

tongue is latched securely bypulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of the beltis extracted and a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. Thebelt will click as it retracts toindicate it is in the automaticlocking mode.

7. Pull the lap belt portion across

the child seat toward the buckleand pull up on the shoulder beltwhile pushing down with knee onthe child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retractto remove any slack in the belt.

9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place.

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able to pull more belt out). If the

retractor is not locked, unbucklethe belt and repeat steps twothrough nine.

Check to make sure the child seatis properly secured before eachuse.

Attaching safety seats with

tether strapsSome manufacturers make safetyseats that include a tether strapthat goes over the back of the

vehicle seat and attaches to ananchoring point. Othermanufacturers offer the tetherstrap as an accessory. Contact the

manufacturer of your child safetyseat for information about orderinga tether strap.

Tether anchorage hardware

A tethered seat can be installed inthe front seat. Put the tether strapover the seatback and attach it to

a anchor bracket.An anchor bracket can be installedon the rear edge of the front seatcushion.

The provision (attaching hole) isprovided in the rear edge of thefront passenger seat cushionframe. The anchor bracket must be

installed using the instructionsprovided with the kit.

Tether anchorage hardware kits(part number 613D74) includinginstructions, may be obtained at nocharge from any Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer.


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If you have a SuperCab, attach the

bracket to the inside of the backpanel of your vehicle. Carefullyfollow the instructions providedwith the kit.

If you have a SuperCab Fordrecommends you attach tethersafety seats in the rear seatingposition (if possible) with the

tether strap attached to the tetheranchorage bracket as shown in theinstructions provided with thetether anchor kit.

Tighten the anchoraccording to specifications.

Otherwise, the safety seat maynot be properly secured and thechild may be injured in a suddenstop or collision.


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PREPARING TO START YOURVEHICLE

Engine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all CanadianInterference-Causing Equipmentstandard requirements regulating

the impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injectedengine, avoid pressing theaccelerator before or duringstarting. Only use the acceleratorwhen you have difficulty startingthe engine. For more information

on starting the vehicle, refer toStarting the engine in thischapter.

Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce

very high temperatures in theengine and exhaust system,creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.

Do not park, idle, or driveyour vehicle in dry grass

or other dry ground cover. Theemission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaust

system, which can start a fire.

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Do not start your vehiclein a closed garage or in

other enclosed areas. Exhaustfumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you startthe engine. See Guardingagainst exhaust fumes in thischapter for more instructions.

If you smell exhaust fumesinside your vehicle, have

your dealer inspect your vehicleimmediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes.

Important safety precautions

A computer system controls theengines idle revolutions perminute (RPM). When the enginestarts, the idle RPM runs faster towarm the engine. If the engine idlespeed does not slow downautomatically, have the vehiclechecked. Do not allow the vehicleto idle for more than ten minutes.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupantshave buckled their safety belts. Formore information on safety beltsand their proper usage, refer tothe Seating and safety restraints

chapter.2. Make sure the headlamps and

vehicle accessories are off.

If starting a vehicle with anautomatic transmission:

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Make sure the parking brake isset.

Make sure the gearshift is in P

(Park).If starting a vehicle with a manualtransmission:

Make sure the parking brake isset.

Push the clutch pedal to the

floor.

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3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START).

Make sure the corresponding lightsilluminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle

serviced.

If the drivers safety belt isfastened, the light ( ) will notilluminate.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will returnto 4 (ON).

2. If the engine does not startwithin five seconds, wait tenseconds and try again. If your

vehicle is equipped with a 3.0LVulcan engine, and does not start

in two attempts in ambienttemperatures of 20C (4F) andbelow, depress the acceleratorapproximately 1/3 of the way downand try again.

3. If the engine does not start intwo attempts OR if thetemperature is below -12C (10F),

depress the accelerator and startthe engine while holding theaccelerator down. Release theaccelerator when the engine starts.

4. After idling for a few seconds,apply the brake and release theparking brake.

Using the engine block heater(if equipped)

An engine block heater warms theengine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the enginefaster and allows theheater-defroster system to respond

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quickly. They are strongly

recommended if you live in aregion where temperatures reach-23C (-10F) or below.

For best results, plug the heater inat least three hours before startingthe vehicle. Using the heater forlonger than three hours will notharm the engine, so the heater can

be plugged in the night beforestarting the vehicle.

To prevent electricalshock, do not use your

heater with ungroundedelectrical systems ortwo-pronged (cheater) adapters.

Guarding against exhaustfumes

Although odorless and colorless,carbon monoxide is present inexhaust fumes. Take precautionsto avoid its dangerous effects.

If you ever smell exhaustfumes of any kind inside

your vehicle, have your dealerinspect and fix your vehicleimmediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes. Thesefumes are harmful and could kill

you.

Have the exhaust and bodyventilation systems checkedwhenever:

the vehicle is raised for service

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the sound of the exhaust system

changes the vehicle has been damaged in

a collision

Important ventilatinginformation

If the engine is idling while thevehicle is stopped in an open area

for long periods of time, open thewindows at least 2.5 cm (oneinch).

Adjust the heating or airconditioning (if equipped) to bringin fresh air.

Improve vehicle ventilation bykeeping all air inlet vents clear ofsnow, leaves and other debris.

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BRAKES

Your brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the Service Guide forscheduled maintenance.

Occasional brake noise is normaland often does not indicate aperformance concern with the

vehicles brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brakesystems may emit occasional orintermittent squeal or groan noiseswhen the brakes are applied. Suchnoises are usually heard during thefirst few brake applications in themorning; however, they may beheard at any time while brakingand can be aggravated by

environmental conditions such ascold, heat, moisture, road dust, saltor mud. If a metal-to-metal,continuous grinding orcontinuous squeal sound ispresent while braking, the brakelinings may be worn-out andshould be inspected by a qualified

service technician.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

On vehicles equipped with ananti-lock braking system (ABS), anoise from the hydraulic pumpmotor and pulsation in the pedalmay be observed during ABS

braking events. Pedal pulsationcoupled with noise while brakingunder panic conditions or on loosegravel, bumps, wet or snowy roadsis normal and indicates properfunctioning of the vehiclesanti-lock brake system. If the

vehicle has continuous vibration or

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shudder while braking, felt mainly

in the steering wheel, the vehiclemost likely needs service.

The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lock up duringbrake applications andcompensating for this tendency.The front wheels are preventedfrom locking even when the brakesare firmly applied. Theaccompanying illustration depictsthe advantage of an ABS equipped

vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABSequipped vehicle (on top) duringhard braking.

ABS warning lampThe ABS warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates forabout five seconds when startingthe vehicle. If an ABS fault isdetected, the light will remain onand your vehicle should beserviced as soon as possible.

Normal braking is still effectiveunless the BRAKE warning lamp isalso illuminated.

Using ABS

In an emergency or when

maximum efficiency from the ABS is required, applycontinuous full force on thebrake. The ABS will be activatedimmediately, thus allowing youto retain full steering control of

your vehicle and, providing

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there is sufficient space, will

enable you to avoid obstaclesand bring the vehicle to acontrolled stop.

We recommend that youfamiliarize yourself with thisbraking technique. However,avoid taking any unnecessaryrisks.

Parking brake

Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops.

The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released.

Always set the parkingbrake fully and make sure

that the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or in 1 (First)(manual transmission).

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The parking brake is not designed

to stop a moving vehicle. However,if the normal brakes fail, theparking brake can be used to stop

your vehicle in an emergency.Since the parking brake appliesonly the rear brakes, the vehiclesstopping distance will be adverselyaffected.

Pull the release lever to releasethe brake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy.

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IFEQUIPPED)

This axle provides added tractionon slippery surfaces, particularlywhen one wheel is on a poortraction surface. Under normalconditions, the Traction-Lok axlefunctions like a standard rear axle.

Extended use of other than themanufacturers specified size tireson a Traction-Lok rear axle couldresult in a permanent reduction ineffectiveness. This loss ofeffectiveness does not affect

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normal driving and should not be

noticeable to the driver.

To avoid injury, never runthe engine with one wheel

off the ground, such as whenchanging a tire.

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IFEQUIPPED)

The air suspension system isdesigned to improve ride, handlingand general vehicle performancefor static, on and off-road drivingconditions.

The load leveling feature of the

air suspension automaticallykeeps the vehicle at a constantlevel if a load is added orremoved from the vehicle.

The height adjustment featureautomatically controls the

vehicle height over a range ofapproximately 5 cm (2 inches)

based on vehicle speed, ignitionposition and selection of two orfour-wheel drive modes.

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The air suspension shut-off switchis located behind an access panelunderneath the passenger sideinstrument panel.

On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF

the Air Suspension switch prior

to jacking, hoisting or towingyour vehicle.

Normal vehicle operation does notrequire any action by the driver.

TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Automatic transmissionoperation

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with abrake-shift interlock feature thatprevents the gearshift from beingmoved from P (Park) unless thebrake pedal is depressed.

If you cannot move the gearshiftout of P (Park) with the brakepedal depressed:

1. Apply the parking brake, turnignition key to LOCK, then removethe key.

2. Insert the key and turn it toOFF. Apply the brake pedal andshift to N (Neutral).

3. Start the vehicle.

If it is necessary to use the aboveprocedure to move the gearshift, it

AIR SUSPENSIONSWITCH

INTERRUPTEUR DELA SUSPENSIONPNEUMATIQUE

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is possible that a fuse has blown

and the vehicles brakelamps maynot be operating properly. Refer to

Fuses and relays in the Roadsideemergencies chapter.

Do not drive your vehicleuntil you verify that the

brakelamps are working.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mudor snow it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reversegears in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in eachgear.

Do not rock the vehicle for

more than a few minutes. Thetransmission and tires may bedamaged or the engine mayoverheat.

Always set the parkingbrake fully and make sure

the gearshift is latched in P(Park). Turn off the ignitionwhenever you leave your vehicle.

Driving with a 4speedautomatic transmission

Understanding gearshiftpositions

Pull the gearshift lever towardsyou and downward to move theautomatic gearshift.

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Hold the brake pedal downwhile you move the

gearshift lever from position toposition. If you do not hold thebrake pedal down, your vehiclemay move unexpectedly andinjure someone.

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makesure the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park).

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift in R (Reverse),the vehicle will move backward.

Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into and out of R(Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift in N (Neutral),the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedaldown while in this gear.

(Overdrive)

The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four.

(Overdrive) can be deactivatedby pressing the transmission

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control switch on the end of the

gearshift lever.

The transmission control indicatorlight (TCIL) (the word OFF) onthe end of the gearshift lever willilluminate.

Drive Not shown on the display.

Activate by pressing thetransmission control switch on theend of the gearshift lever with thegearshift in the position. TheTCIL (the word OFF) willilluminate on the gearshift lever.Transmission operates in gears onethrough three. (Drive) providesmore engine braking than

(Overdrive) and is useful when:

driving with a heavy load

towing a trailer up or downsteep hills

additional engine downhillbraking is desired. If towing atrailer, refer to Driving while

you tow in the Towing a trailerchapter.

To return to (Overdrive) mode,press the transmission controlswitch. The TCIL (the word OFF)will no longer be illuminated.

Each time the vehicle is started,

the transmission will automaticallyreturn to normal overdrive mode.

Every time the vehicle is shut offand restarted, you must press thetransmission control switch tocancel overdrive operation ifdriving in overdrive is not desired.

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2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to start-up onslippery roads or to provideadditional engine braking ondowngrades.

1 (First)

Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or to

(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low)at higher speeds causes thetransmission to shift to a lowergear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after

vehicle decelerates to the properspeed.

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONOPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Using the clutch

Vehicles equipped with a manual

transmission have a starterinterlock that prevents crankingthe engine unless the clutch pedalis fully depressed.

When starting a vehicle with amanual transmission, you must:

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1. Put gearshift in N (Neutral).

2. Hold down brake pedal.

3. Depress clutch pedal.1

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4. Turn ignition key to Start tostart the engine and let it idle for afew seconds.

5. Release the brake pedal.

6. Release clutch slowly whilepressing down slowly on theaccelerator pedal.

Do not drive with your footresting on the clutch pedal anddo not use the clutch to hold

your vehicle at a standstill while

waiting on a hill. These actionswill seriously reduce clutch life.

Recommended shift speeds

Upshift and downshift according tothe following charts for yourspecific engine/drivetraincombination:

Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel

economy)

Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H 4L

1 - 2 14 km/h (9 mph) 5 km/h (3 mph)

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Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel

economy)

2 - 3 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph)

3 - 4 50 km/h (31 mph) 19 km/h (12 mph)

4 -D (Overdrive)

71 km/h (44 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph)

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H 4L

1 - 2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph)

2 - 3 26 km/h (16 mph) 10 km/h (6 mph)

3 - 4 43 km/h (27 mph) 16 km/h (10 mph)

4 -D

(Overdrive)

68 km/h (42 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph)

Maximum downshift speeds

Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H 4L

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88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph)

4 - 3 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph)3 - 2 56 km/h (35 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph)

2 - 1 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph)

Use 2H or 4H for 4WD equipped vehicles. Downshift at lower speeds

when driving on slippery surfaces.

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Parking your vehicle

1. Apply brake and shift into N(Neutral).

2. Set parking brake.

3. Shift into 1 (First).

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4. Turn ignition to Off.

Do not park your vehiclein Neutral, it may move

unexpectedly and injuresomeone. Use 1 (First) gear andset the parking brake fully.

Reverse

Make sure that your vehicle is at acomplete stop before you shift intoR (Reverse). Failure to do so maydamage the transmission.

Put the gearshift in N (Neutral)

and wait at least three secondsbefore shifting into R (Reverse).

You can shift into R (Reverse) onlyby moving the gearshift from leftof 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gearsbefore you shift into R (Reverse).This is a special lockout featurethat protects you from accidentally

shifting into R (Reverse) when youdownshift from D (Overdrive).

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Removing key from ignition

Turn the ignition key until itstops.

Push the release lever forwardand rotate the key towards youuntil it stops.

Release the lever and remove

the key from the ignition.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

When Fourwheel drive (4WD) isengaged, power is supplied to allfour wheels through a transfercase. 4WD power can be selectedwhen additional driving power isdesired.

All utility-type vehicles and 4WD vehicles have special design andequipment features to make themcapable of performing in a wide

variety of off-road applications.Specific design characteristics givethem higher centers of gravity thanordinary passenger cars.

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Utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles are not

designed for cornering at speedsas high as passenger cars anymore than low-slung sports carsare designed to performsatisfactorily under off-roadconditions. Avoid sharp turns orabrupt maneuvers in these

vehicles.

4WD operation is notrecommended on dry pavement.Doing so could result in difficultdisengagement of the transfercase, increased tire wear anddecreased fuel economy.

4WD system indicator lights

The 4WD system indicator lightsilluminate only under the followingconditions. If these lightsilluminate during normal driving,have your vehicle serviced.

4x4-illuminates when theignition is turned on or when 4H(4WD High) is selected.

LOW RANGEilluminates whenthe ignition is turned on and 4L(4WD Low) is selected.

Using lever-operated 4WDsystem (if equipped)

2H (2WD High) Power to rearaxle only.

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4H (4WD High) Power to front

and rear axles.N (Neutral) No power to eitheraxle.

4L (4WD Low) Power to frontand rear axles at reduced speed.

Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to4H (4WD High)

Move the transfer case lever to 4H(4WD High) at a stop or anyforward speed up to 88 km/h (55mph).

At temperatures below 0C(32F), shifts from 2H (2WD

High) to 4H (4WD High) shouldnot be performed above 72 km/

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