Lincoln Automobile 1998 Continental User Manual

Contents

Before driving

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features

Seating and safety restraints

Starting and driving

Starting

Driving

Roadside emergencies

109

Servicing

Maintenance and care

Capacities and specifications

Reporting safety defects

Index

126

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Headlamp control

(pg. 26)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 6)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 35)

6 0

4 0

8 0

ABS

—

1 0 0

km/

8 0

1 2 0

6 0

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

1 4 0

1 0 0

1 2 0

2 0

4 0

2 0

1 6 0

1 8 0

2 0 0

OFF

AIR

BAG

FILL ON RIGHT

RPMx1 0 0 0

MPH

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

BRAKE

OFF

LIGHTS

AUTO

LAMP

0 FF

SRS

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 27)

Auto lamp

(pg. 27)

Driver air bag

(pg. 80)

Speed control

(pg. 36)

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Electronic sound

system; refer to

Audio Guide

(pg. 33)

Clock

(pg. 33)

Electronic sound system

control

Message Center

(pg. 12)

(pg. 35)

SYSTEM

DRIVER ID

SELECT

VEHICLE HANDLING

DISPLAY

TRIP

RESET

0 0 0 0 0 0 .0

DTE ECON

BAL

BASS

SEL

VOL

TREB

FADE

PUSH ON

TAPE

RDS

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN AUTO

MUTE

REW

SIDE

COMP

SHUFF

FRONT

REAR

MAX

EXT

AUTO

OFF

BACK BACK

BOTH BOTH

OFF

HEATED

SEATS

Heated seat

control*

(pg. 73)

Climate controls*

(pg. 36)

Climate control

systems

(pg. 27)

*if equipped

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

6 0

4 0

8 0

ABS

–

1 0 0

km/

8 0

1 2 0

6 0

TURN ON

HEAD

1 4 0

1 0 0

1 2 0

LAMPS

2 0

4 0

2 0

1 6 0

1 8 0

2 0 0

OFF

AIR

BAG

FILL ON RIGHT

RPMx1 0 0 0

MPH

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

0 0 0 0 0 0 .0

BRAKE

Service engine soon

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

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

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.

The Service Engine Soon 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 Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon 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.

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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 driving cycles without these or any other

temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon 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 Service Engine Soon 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.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned ON. If the light

AIR

BAG

fails to illuminate, continues to flash

or remains on, have the system

serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to remind you to fasten your safety

belts. For more information, refer to

the Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the position ON

and the engine is off. Also

illuminates when the parking brake

is engaged. Illumination after

releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

BRAKE

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

and the engine is off. If the light

remains on, continues to flash or

fails to illuminate, have the system

serviced immediately.

ABS

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right

turn signal or the hazard lights are

turned on. If one or both of the

indicators stay on continuously or

flash faster, check for a burned-out

turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care

chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam

headlamps are turned on.

Turn on headlamps

Illuminates to remind the driver to

turn the headlamps on when:

TURN ON

• the daytime running lamps are on

HEAD

• the autolamps are off

LAMPS

• the autolamp sensor determines it

is nighttime

Charging system

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

and the engine is off. The light also

illuminates when the battery is not

charging properly, requiring

electrical system service.

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Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the oil pressure

falls below the normal range. Stop

the vehicle as soon as safely

possible and switch off the engine

immediately. Check the oil level and

add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care

chapter.

This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the

engine is off.

Traction Controlி off light

Illuminates when the Traction

Control௢ system has been disabled

T/ C

OFF

(by the driver or as a result of a

system failure). For more

information, refer to the Driving

chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and

safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC

position and either front door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off

(and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.

Turn signal chime

Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn.

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GAUGES

6 0

–

4 0

8 0

ABS

1 0 0

km/

8 0

1 2 0

6 0

TURN ON

HEAD

1 4 0

1 0 0

1 2 0

LAMPS

2 0

4 0

2 0

1 6 0

1 8 0

2 0 0

OFF

AIR

BAG

FILL ON RIGHT

SERVICE

RPMx1 0 0 0

MPH

0 0 0 0 0 0 .0

ENGINE

SOON

BRAKE

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

FILL ON RIGHT

vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will

be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

6 0

4 0

8 0

1 0 0

8 0

1 2 0

km/ h

6 0

1 4 0

1 0 0

1 2 0

2 0

4 0

2 0

1 6 0

1 8 0

2 0 0

MPH

Odometer

The odometer is located in the message center. It registers the total

kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Pressing the E/M control will alternate

between English (miles) and Metric (kilometers) measurements.

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Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

ABS

Driving with your tachometer

pointer in the red zone may damage

the engine.

ANTI

THEFT

AIR

BAG

RPMx1 0 0 0

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the

engine coolant. At normal operating

temperature, the needle remains

within the normal area (the area

between the “H” and “C”). If it

enters the red section, the engine is

overheating. Stop the vehicle as

soon as safely possible, switch off

the engine immediately and let the

engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is

running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the

coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication

will not be accurate.

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ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER

The electronic message center only

works when the ignition is in the

ON position.

SYSTEM

E/M

The message center tells you about

the condition of your vehicle by two

methods:

SELECT

• operator selectable features

VEHICLE HANDLING

• continuous warning reporting of

monitored systems

TRIP

DISPLAY

You can select different features for

the message center to display by

using the message center controls

located to the right of the

DTE ECON

RESET

instrument cluster. You will hear a tone when you press one of these

controls. However, the message center will display the appropriate

warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored

systems.

If you have a vehicle with the Driver

SYSTEM

Select System, you have a DRIVER

ID control in place of the E/M

control.

DRIVER ID

• Refer to DRIVER ID (if equipped)

for DRIVER ID control

SELECT

information.

VEHICLE HANDLING

• Refer to E/M (if equipped) for

E/M control information.

TRIP

DISPLAY

DTE ECON

RESET

Operator selectable features

These features are controlled by the message center controls located to

the right of the instrument cluster.

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System check

Pressing this control causes the

message center to cycle through a

status of each of the systems being

SYSTEM

monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will

indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.

The sequence of the system check report is as follows:

• voltage level

• engine temperature

• oil level

• engine coolant level

• washer fluid level

• doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be

reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE

CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.

• trunk closed

• exterior lamps (front turn, brake and tail)

• fuel level

• distance to empty

• traction control

• ride control

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your

vehicle’s operating systems.

The message center will display the

RESET

last selected feature if there are no

more warning messages. This allows

you to use the full functionality of

the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the

RESET control and clearing the warning message.

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Door Ajar

Cannot be reset

Driver’s Door Ajar

Check Engine Temp

Transmission Overheat

Check Transmission

Low Oil Level

Warning returns after 10 minutes

Check Charging System

Low Fuel Level

Low Engine Coolant

Low Tire Pressure (if equipped)

Gear Display Data ERR

Brake Lamp Out

Warning reappears after key is

turned from OFF to ON

Check Traction Control

Check Ride Control

Trunk Ajar

Check Steering Assist

Low Washer Fluid

Air Leveling Disabled

Tail Lamp Out

Check FRT Turn Lamps

Turn on Headlamps

Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:

• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been

completed. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still

exist within the vehicle.

TRIP

Press this control to display the first

TRIP

of two trip odometers. Press it again

to display the second trip odometer.

To reset the displayed trip

odometer, press the RESET control.

RESET

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DTE/ECON

• Press the DTE/ECON control

once to display the approximately

how far you can drive before

running out of fuel, or the

DTE ECON

distance to empty (DTE). To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF

when you fill the tank.

• Press the DTE/ECON control a second time to display the average fuel

economy in liters/100 kilometers or miles/gallon, based on distance

traveled and rate of fuel used information.

• To reset this feature, press the

RESET

RESET control while average fuel

economy is displayed (while you

are driving).

DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy initialized by the

factory. This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display.

The running average fuel economy is based on more than 800 kilometers

(500 miles) of driving history, and is reinitialized if the battery is

disconnected.

If the FUEL LEVEL ERROR message is displayed, there is a problem

with the fuel indication system and you should contact your dealer for

service as soon as possible.

E/M (if equipped)

Press this control to switch the

E/M

odometer and the message center

display from metric (kilometers) to

English (miles) units, and to change

the temperature indication on the climate control unit.

DRIVER ID (if equipped)

Press this control to set vehicle

DRIVER ID

comfort settings for up to two

drivers. Seat and mirror position and

vehicle handling characteristics can

be set with this control.

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RESET

Press this control to reset:

• warnings

RESET

• average fuel economy

• trip odometers

The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET.

DISPLAY

Press this control to turn the

message center display off. Press it

again to turn the display on.

DISPLAY

Warnings override an off display and

must be reset for the display to be off again.

VEHICLE HANDLING

Press this control once to adjust

RIDE CONTROL SETTINGS

VEHICLE HANDLING

(if equipped) between NORMAL,

PLUSH and FIRM. This feature

cannot be adjusted on vehicles not

equipped with the Driver Select System.

Press this control a second time to adjust the STEERING EFFORT

SETTINGS between NORMAL, LOW and HIGH.

Press the SELECT control to change

SELECT

these settings while in VEHICLE

HANDLING mode. The combination

of firm ride control (if equipped)

and low steering effort is undesirable and cannot be selected.

Press this control to change various

convenience settings throughout the

vehicle. Each press of the MENU

control will display a different

convenience setting as follows:

Save to driver (if equipped)

This allows you to select driver setting one, two or off.

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Traction control

Refer to Traction Control௢ for more information.

Express window

• Standard vehicle setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the

Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Auto door locks

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the

Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Horn chirp

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the

Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Easy entry/exit seat access

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

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• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Reverse mirrors

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: ON or OFF.

• Original setting: ON.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT

controls.

Adjustable ride

• Standard vehicle: not available.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: plush, normal or firm.

• Original setting: normal.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls.

Adjustable steering

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the

Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: low, normal or high.

• Original setting: normal.

• Setting adjustment is made using the message center VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls.

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Autolamp on/delay time

Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

Instrument panel dim control setting

• Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to

either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: variable.

• Original setting: maximum.

• Setting adjustment is made using the lighting control module-panel

dim control.

Driver’s seat position

• Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles

or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: 8-way adjustment.

• Original setting: N/A.

• Setting adjustment is made using the driver seat control.

Outside mirror position

• Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles

or as a vehicle setting.

• Settings: horizontal and vertical.

• Original setting: N/A.

• Setting adjustment is made using the outside mirror control.

DRIVER PROFILE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The Driver profile System allows for two primary drivers to save their

individual seat and outside rearview mirror position preferences. The

feature will then be set to the individual’s preferences when that

individual identifies themselves to the system before entering the vehicle.

The Message Center info allows the driver to program eight vehicle

features (listed in Driver Profile features) according to their driving

preferences. These feature preferences will be saved as the vehicle

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settings (not individualized settings). To change a feature setting see

Driver profile features in this section.

Associated systems

Keyless Entry System

Programming personalized codes:

With a key and/or Key FOB outside of the vehicle:

• Enter the factory code

• Press the 1/2 control

• Enter the five digit personalized code

Press:

• The 1/2 control to save the code as Driver 1.

• The 3/4 control to save the code as Driver 2.

• The 5/6 control to save as a third code that will not identify the driver

to the System and turn the system OFF.

• When the desired codes have been entered, press the 7/8 and 9/0

controls simultaneously to end programming, and to lock all of the

doors.

• Test the programmed codes by entering them and verifying the

driver’s door unlocks. Press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously to lock all of

the doors. Repeat for other codes as required.

The Message Center System

The Message Center is used to display Driver Profile messages and

warning and program many of the Driver Profile System features. Press

the following controls for desired programming:

• The MENU control will display options for the Express Window, Auto

Door Locks, Horn Chirp, Easy Entry/Exit Seat Access and Reverse

Mirror features which can be set by using the SELECT control.

• The VEHICLE HANDLING control will display options for Adjustable

Steering and Adjustable Ride (DSS only) features which can be set

using the SELECT control.

• The DRIVER ID control will display the option of selecting Driver 1,

Driver 2 or OFF.

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Driver profile features

Express window

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Auto door locks

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Horn chirp

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

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Easy entry/exit seat access

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Reverse mirrors

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-ON or OFF

• Original setting-ON

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT

controls

Adjustable ride

• Standard vehicle-not available.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-plush, normal, firm

• Original setting-normal

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls

Adjustable steering

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

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• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-low, normal, high

• Original setting-normal

• Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-VEHICLE

HANDLING/SELECT controls

Autolamp on/delay time

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

Instrument panel dim control setting

• Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only

(not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles).

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-variable

• Original setting-maxium

• Setting adjustment made using: Lighting Control Module-panel dim

control.

Driver’s seat position

• Standard vehicle-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY

1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-8-way adjustment

• Original setting-N/A

• Setting adjustment made using: driver seat control

Outside mirror position

• Standard vehicle-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY

1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting.

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• Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to

either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a

vehicle setting.

• Settings-horizontal and vertical

• Original setting-N/A

• Setting adjustment made using: outside mirror control

Basic operation

In order for the system to be able to store or recall an individuals seat or

mirror position preferences, the Driver Profile System must first

recognize who will be driving the vehicle. Drivers may identify

themselves to the system one of two ways:

• Pressing the unlock control on the appropriate Key FOB (DRIVER

MEMORY 1 or DRIVER MEMORY 2 Key FOB is identified by the

number on the back of the Key FOB) before opening the driver’s door.

• Entering either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or DRIVER MEMORY 2

personalized code into the keyless entry keypad before opening the

driver’s door. For information on programming personalized codes see

Keyless entry system in this section.

Pressing OFF will turn the system off.

Once the system has identified the driver (DRIVER MEMORY 1 or

DRIVER MEMORY 2), the seat and mirror will automatically begin to

move to that driver profile. Changes made to the seat or mirror positions

will automatically be saved to that profile.

If the driver should enter the vehicle without first identifying themselves,

all features will remain at their last setting or position and any settings

will be saved as vehicle settings not individualized settings.

If Driver 1 or Driver 2 wishes to make temporarily changes to their seat

or outside mirror positions without affecting their preferred positions

they may do so by:

• Using the switch on the back of the Key FOB to turn the Driver

Profile System OFF prior to pressing the unlock control on the Key

FOB.

• Entering the vehicle without identifying themselves using the two

methods listed above.

This option may be useful to temporarily reposition the driver’s seat and

mirrors during an extended drive.

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Memory Profile System (if equipped)

The Memory Profile System allows the two primary drivers to select and

save individualized preferences for the following eleven vehicle features:

• Express window

• Auto door locks

• Horn chirp

• Easy entry/exit seat access

• Reverse mirrors

• Adjustable ride

• Adjustable steering

• Autolamp on/delay time

• Instrument panel dim control

• Driver’s seat position

• Outside mirror position

Basic Operation of the Driver Profile System with Memory Profile System

is the same, with the added option of being able to identify who is

driving the vehicle by using the Message Center controls. Refer to

“Message Center” in the Instrumentation chapter for more information

on the Message Center controls. The Message Center has a Driver ID

control, which when pressed, allows the driver to select either Driver 1,

Driver 2 or OFF. Selecting OFF will turn the system OFF.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the

first position to turn on the parking

lamps only. Rotate to the second

position to also turn on the

headlamps.

OFF

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

• the engine must be running

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the

tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk.

Failure to do so may result in a collision.

High beams

Push forward to activate.

OFF

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and

release to deactivate.

OFF

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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

PANEL

DIM

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument

panel during headlight and parklamp operation.

• Push up to brighten.

• Push down to dim.

AUTOLAMP CONTROL

The autolamp system provides light

sensitive automatic on-off control of

the exterior lights normally

AUTO

LAMP

controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the

lights on for a preselected period of

time after the ignition switch is

turned to OFF.

MAX

OFF

• To turn autolamps on, push the

control up toward the MAX position. As you press this switch, the

autolamp system’s status will be displayed in the message center. The

system can be set to provide light for up to three minutes after you

turn the ignition OFF.

• To turn autolamps off, push the control down toward OFF.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system

The EATC system will maintain a

FRONT

selected temperature and

REAR

automatically control airflow. You

can override automatic operation

with any of the override controls,

the fan speed control or the steering

wheel controls (if equipped).

AUTO

MAX

EXT

OFF

AUTO

Turning the EATC on

Press AUTO, any of the override

controls or the fan speed control.

The EATC will only operate when

the ignition is in the ON position.

FRONT

REAR

AUTO

MAX

EXT

OFF

AUTO

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Turning the EATC off

Press OFF. The Outside

Temperature (EXT) function will

continue to operate until the

ignition is turned off.

MAX

A/ C

EXT

OFF

AUTO

Automatic operation

Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected

temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The

EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected

temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow

location and if fresh outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed

remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed or the steering

wheel controls (if equipped) are pressed.

When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to

the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the

fan will not operate. In 3½ minutes or less, the fan speed will start to

increase and the airflow location will change to the floor area.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual

override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control

allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary.

Temperature selection

The display window indicates the

selected temperature, function

(AUTO or one of the override

controls) and manual control of fan

AUTO

speed ( ) if automatic fan speed is

not desired.

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To control the temperature, select

any temperature between 18°C

(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressing

the temperature control.

FRONT

REAR

For continuous maximum cooling, push the temperature control until

16°C (60°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue

maximum cooling (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a

warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

For continuous maximum heating, push the temperature control until

32°C (90°F) is shown in the display window. The EATC will continue

maximum heating (disregarding the displayed temperature) until a

cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control.

Temperature conversion

Press MAX A/C and FRONT

FRONT

REAR

the same time (for one second) to

switch between Fahrenheit and

Celsius.

EXT

MAX

EXT

OFF

AUTO

Your vehicle has an English/Metric (E/M) control to change your

electronic message center display from English to Metric. This control

will also change the temperature display. Refer to Electronic Message

Center in the Instrumentation chapter.

Fan speed (

)

When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is

adjusted automatically for existing

conditions. You can override fan

speed at any time. To control fan

speed manually, press the fan

control or the steering wheel fan

speed control to cancel automatic

fan speed operation. Press the

control up for higher fan speed or

down for lower fan speed. Press the

MAX

A/ C

EXT

OFF

AUTO

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steering wheel control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan

speed.

The display will show

graph to indicate manual fan

operation and relative speed.

and a bar

AUTO

To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.

Manual override controls

The override controls allow you to

determine where airflow is directed.

To return to full automatic control,

press AUTO.

FRONT

REAR

AUTO

MAX

EXT

OFF

AUTO

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except

. It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been

and

selected. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air

during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under

the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you

have stopped the vehicle.

Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be

left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is

parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet

duct.

• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. The temperature

will display 16°C (60°F). To exit, press AUTOMATIC or any other

override controls. MAX A/C is noisier than normal A/C but more

economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow is

from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to

prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

•

-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers.

However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature

because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

•

-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers

and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are

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provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the

temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air

distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air

sent to the instrument panel registers.

•

-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through

the floor ducts. However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside

temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this

mode.

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts

and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are

provided in this mode. The air will be heated or cooled based on the

temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air

distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air

sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about

10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically

dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

• FRONT

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the

outside air temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air

conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from

entering the vehicle.

Displaying outside temperature

Press EXT to display the outside air

temperature. It will be displayed

until EXT is pressed again.

MAX

A/ C

EXT

OFF

AUTO

If the selected temperature is changed while the outside temperature is

displayed, the new temperature will be displayed for four seconds after it

is changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window.

If a manual override function is selected while the outside temperature is

displayed, the new function will be displayed for four seconds after it is

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changed, then the outside temperature will return to the window along

with the override selection.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is

moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not

moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures

given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Operating tips

• In humid weather, select FRONT

before driving. This will prevent

your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired

position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

climate control system in the OFF position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area (at the

bottom of the windshield).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot

weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you

drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force

most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate the air

conditioner as you would normally.

• If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but not in normal A/C,

this may indicate that the cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be

replaced.

• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to

not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block

airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also,

avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These

objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and

possibly damage your climate control system.

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The rear defroster control is located

on the instrument panel.

FRONT

REAR

Press the defroster control to clear

the rear window of thin ice and fog.

• The small LED will illuminate

when the defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window

defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the

ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster

before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.

CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Press + to increase the time

displayed.

Press – to decrease the time

displayed.

AUDIO SYSTEM

Refer to the “Audio Guide” for instructions on how to operate the audio

system.

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical

accessories such as the radio to

operate while the engine is not

running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,

automatic transmission gearshift

lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all

accessories without locking the

steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key

position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control

to the desired interval, low or high

speed position.

The bars of varying length are for

intermittent wipers. When in this

OFF

position rotate the control upward

for fast intervals and downward for

slow intervals.

Push the control on the end of the

stalk to activate washer. Push and

hold for a longer wash cycle.

OFF

Windshield wiper/washer features

The exterior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is ON and the

windshield wiper control is in the interval, LO or HI position.

The instrument panel lighting will dim noticeably approximately

15 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The lights will remain in this

state until 30 seconds after the wipers are turned off.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

OFF

Cornering lamps (if equipped)

When the turn signal is used when the headlamps are on, the cornering

lamps will light either the right or left side depending on the direction of

the turn.

The flash rate of the turn signal will speed up considerably if the

Lighting Control Module detects a left or right turn lamp bulb (front or

rear) is burned out.

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

Radio control features

• Press MEM/NEXT to select a

preset station from memory.

• Press BAND/MODE to select AM,

FM1, FM2, TAPE or CD

(if equipped).

• Press VOL up or down to adjust

the volume.

MODE

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Speed sensitive volume

The recommended level for speed sensitive volume is from level 1

through level 3. Level 0 turns the speed sensitive volume off and Level 7

is the maximum setting for the speed sensitive volume.

Climate control features

• Press TEMP up or down to adjust temperature.

• Press FAN up or down to adjust fan speed.

SPEED CONTROL

To turn speed control on

• Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlled

until the vehicle is traveling at or

above 48 km/h (30 mph).

When the ON control is pressed, the

message “SPEED CONTROL

OFF

READY” will appear for 5 seconds in

your message center. Or, if the

speed control is already ON and

SET, the message “SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in

your message center.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that

are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed

control on.

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To turn speed control off

• Press OFF or

• Turn off the vehicle ignition.

OFF

Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed

will be erased.

When the OFF control is pressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL OFF”

will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

To set a speed

• Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. For

speed control to operate, the

RES

speed control must be ON and

SET

the vehicle speed must be greater

ACCEL

than 48 km/h (30 mph).

COAST

When the SET ACCEL control is pressed, the message “ SPEED

CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary

momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the

set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set

speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next

lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set

speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. “SPEED

CONTROL CANCELED” will appear for 5 seconds in your message

center. This is normal. Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

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Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that

are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

To set a higher set speed

• Press and hold SET ACC/SET

ACCEL. Release the control when

RES

the desired vehicle speed is

reached or

SET

ACCEL

• Press and release SET ACC/SET

COAST

ACCEL. Each press will increase

the set speed by 1.6 km/h

(1 mph) if (E) English is selected

or 2 km/h (1.25mph) if (M)

Metric is selected in the Message Center.

• Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release SET

ACC/SET ACCEL.

When the SET ACCEL control is pressed and released, the message

“SPEED CONTROL SET” will appear for 5 seconds in your message

center.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed

control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to

the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

• Press and hold CST/COAST.

Release the control when the

RES

desired speed is reached or

SET

• Press and release CST/COAST.

ACCEL

Each press will decrease the set

COAST

speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) if (E)

English is selected or 2km/h

(1.25 mph) if (M) Metric is

selected in the Message Center.

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• Depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed is

reached, press SET ACC/SET

ACCEL.

RES

SET

ACCEL

When the COAST or SET ACCEL

control is pressed and released, the

message “SPEED CONTROL SET”

will appear for 5 seconds in your

message center.

COAST

To disengage speed control

• Depress the brake pedal.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the message “SPEED CONTROL

CANCELED” will appear for 5 seconds in your message center.

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed

set speed.

• Press the OFF control.

Pressing OFF will erase the

previously programmed set speed.

When the OFF control is pressed,

the message “ SPEED CONTROL

OFF

OFF” will appear for 5 seconds in

your message center.

To return to a previously set speed

• Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For

RES/RSM/RESUME to operate,

RES

the vehicle speed must be faster

than 48 km/h (30 mph).

SET

ACCEL

When the RESUME control is

pressed, the message “SPEED

COAST

CONTROL SET” will appear for

5 seconds in your message center.

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TILT STEERING

Pull the tilt steering control toward

you to move the steering wheel up

or down. Hold the control while

adjusting the wheel to the desired

position, then release the control.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps

To turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp.

If equipped with a moon roof, the

map lamps are located on the

rearview mirror. Press the control

next to the map lamp to illuminate

the lamp.

AUTO

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Rear courtesy/reading lamps

The courtesy lamp lights when:

• any door is opened.

• when the instrument panel

dimmer switch is turned to the

courtesy lamp position.

• if any of the keyless entry keypad

controls are pressed and the

ignition is OFF.

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the reading lamp can be

turned on by pressing the rocker control.

LINCOLN RESCU SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Lincoln RESCU runs a self-test

when you start your vehicle. During

this test, the Lincoln RESCU

warning light (located in the

overhead console) will illuminate

S.O.S.

INFO

briefly. If a problem is detected

during the self-check, the light will

remain lit and the message “RESCU

FAILURE” will be displayed on the

vehicle’s message center for several

seconds.

If the warning light fails to briefly

illuminate when you start your

vehicle, or if it remains lit, have

your Lincoln RESCU System

S.O.S.

INFO

checked by an authorized dealer as

soon as possible. Your system may be inoperative.

It is important that you understand the limitations of your

Lincoln RESCU System prior to initiating an activation. See

Lincoln RESCU System Limitations later in this chapter for details.

The RESCU system can be activated in three ways:

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1. By pressing the Information

control.

INFO

2. By pressing the Emergency

(S.O.S) control.

S.O.S.

3. The system will automatically activate if the vehicle’s air bags have

been deployed.

Quick summary

• To utilize your vehicle’s RESCU system, your cellular phone must be

activated.

• Information or emergency assistance can be requested whenever your

key is in the RUN/START position and for six minutes after the vehicle

is turned off.

• An assistance request is initiated by pressing either the Information or

Emergency control located in the overhead console.

• When a control is pressed, a warning lamp located in the overhead

console will begin to flash and status messages are displayed on the

vehicle’s message center (messages can only be displayed when the

key is in the RUN/START position).

• The vehicle’s cellular phone automatically places a call to a 24 hour

emergency response center.

• When contact is made, the vehicle sends an electronic data message

to the response center’s computer. This data message includes latitude

and longitude coordinates obtained from the vehicle’s positioning

system.

• Once the data transmission is complete, the call is forwarded to a

response center operator who confirms your location using a

computerized map.

• The vehicle’s cellular handset is locked-out, the phone is automatically

placed in the “hands-free” mode and voice communication is

established with the operator through the “hands-free” microphone.

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• Typically, voice communication with an operator is established within

one minute after an assistance control is pressed.

• The operator verbally obtains details of your situation and, if

necessary, ties your vehicle into a three-way phone call with the

United States Auto Club or local 911 or other emergency services to

dispatch the appropriate assistance to your location.

• Once the situation has been appropriately handled, the operator will

terminate the call, the system warning light will stop flashing and the

system will be reset. In most situations, only the response center can

terminate an assistance request.

General description

Lincoln’s Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit (RESCU) is designed

to expedite roadside, emergency or information assistance to distressed

motorists who are uncertain of their location and/or are uncertain of who

to contact for assistance.

The Lincoln RESCU system utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS)

technology and the nation’s cellular phone network to track vehicle

location and, at the touch of a control, put you in voice contact with the

Lincoln Security Response Center.

Two controls in the overhead console will activate the system:

An Information icon is provided for

customer information, such as

points of interest in your current

location, route assistance and other

services as they become available.

INFO

An Emergency icon for is for

emergency assistance.

S.O.S.

When you select a control, the vehicle’s cellular phone will automatically

place a data call to the response center’s central computer. Once contact

is made, an electronic data message will be transmitted. This data

message will include:

• Type of alarm (Information, emergency or air bag acitvation)

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Latitude and longitude coordinates

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• Last recorded speed and direction of the vehicle

• Time tag identifying when last position was taken

• Call-back phone number

After the transmission is complete, the call is forwarded to an operator

who will verify the details of the request and confirm the vehicle’s

location using a computerized map.

Information icon

The Information icon is provided for

customer information, such as

points of interest in your current

location, rout assistance and other

services as they become available.

INFO

There may be charges incurred for certain services.

Emergency (S.O.S) icon (emergency assistance)

The Emergency (S.O.S) control

should be selected if emergency

assistance is required. This feature

S.O.S.

should be used:

• if you have been involved in an

accident.

• to report a crime or fire.

• when medical attention is required.

• to receive assistance in an emergency situation.

When this control is pressed, the Lincoln Security Response Center

relays details of your situation and your location to the United States

Auto Club (USAC) via three-way phone call. The response center/USAC

will:

• dispatch the emergency help to your location.

• when appropriate, stay in direct phone contact with you until

emergency help arrives.

• notify pre-designated family contacts or friends of the emergency

situation, if requested, or if no response is received from the vehicle.

If you are certain of your location, a direct phone call to 911 or other

emergency services may provide a faster response.

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Activation and deactivation

When either of the two Lincoln RESCU controls are pressed, or the air

bags are deployed (this will activate the system as an emergency

automatically), a warning light, located in the overhead console, will

begin to flash and status messages will be displayed on the vehicle’s

message center, confirming an assistance request has been made. The

warning light will continue to flash throughout the activation.

The system can be activated whenever your ignition key is in the

RUN/START position and for six minutes after your vehicle is turned off.

Once a RESCU control has been pressed, do not attempt to cranks the

engine as this may cancel the activation. In most situations, the

assistance request can only be terminated and the system reset when a

special tone is sent to the vehicle by the Lincoln Security Response

Center. (See Automatic redial later in this chapter for exceptions.)

Operation will continue even if the vehicle is turned off during an

activation (although visual feedback via the message center will not be

available in this situation).

Cellular phone interface

The cellular phone must be connected to the vehicle and activated for

the system to work. During an activation, Lincoln RESCU takes control

of the vehicle’s cellular phone. If the phone is in use, the call will be

terminated and the Lincoln Security Response Center will automatically

be dialed. The cellular handset becomes inoperative and all voice

communication with the operator is accomplished via the cellular phone’s

“hands-free” microphone.

When an activation is terminated, your phone is left unlocked, in the ON

state and may not return to its previous call restriction or system

selection setting. It can be reprogrammed to your previous setting as

desired.

Refer to your cellular phone user’s manual for further information.

Message center interface

During an activation, Lincoln RESCU communication with the vehicle’s

message center. Status message describing the sequence of the steps

being executed are displayed, allowing you to visually follow the

activation process. The following messages are typical of those displayed

during an assistance request. They are as shown in the order in which

they would appear:

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• INFORMATION REQUEST, EMERGENCY REQUEST or AIR BAG

REQUEST

• CALL IN PROGRESS

• RINGING RESPONSE CENTER

• SENDING LOCATION DATA

• DATA RECEIVED

• WAITING FOR OPERATOR

Once an assistance request is made, it will typically take less than one

minute until contact is made with an operator. During voice

communication the following messages will alternately toggle on the

display:

• CID XXXXXXXXXX

• LAT XXXXXXXXXX

• LON XXXXXXXXXX

• HDG XX

These messages respectively are the customer identification number,

vehicle latitude, vehicle longitude and heading. Under special conditions,

the operator may ask you to read the information being displayed on the

message center.

If vehicle messages are being displayed on the message center (low

washer fluid, low oil, door ajar, etc.), they must be cleared in order to

view the Lincoln RESCU messages. To clear the vehicle messages, press

the message center RESET control which is located to the right of the

display. Continue pressing the control until all messages are cleared.

Automatic redial

As described previously, when an assistance request is made, the

vehicle’s cellular phone automatically dials the Lincoln Security Response

Center’s central computer and attempts to send an electronic data

message. Occasionally, it can be difficult for the computer to recognize

the message if the cellular connection is weak or noisy. If the

transmission of the message is unsuccessful, the data call will be

terminated and the message “REDIAL IN PROGRESS” will be displayed

on the message center. A second call will automatically be placed which

bypasses the response center’s computer and is forwarded directly to an

operator.

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Similarly, if the cellular call is disconnected by the network prior to

receipt of the termination tone, another call to the response center will

also automatically be dialed. The message “REDIAL IN PROGRESS” will

be displayed on the message center and voice communication with an

operator will be restored.

During redial calls, full control of the cellular phone is returned to you.

Pressing either PWR or END on the cellular handset will terminate the

assistance request and reset the system.

Location data retransmit capability

During an activation, the Lincoln Security Response Center operator has

the capability to initiate a retransmission of the electronic data message.

This may be necessary to ensure a more precise determination of vehicle

location or to track a vehicle that is moving. To accomplish the

retransmit, a special tone is sent to the vehicle by the response center.

In this situation you will temporarily lose voice contact with the operator

and the messages “SENDING LOCATION DATA” and “DATA RECEIVED”

will be respectively displayed on the message center. After the data

retransmission is complete, voice communication will be restored and the

CID, LAT, LON and HDG message will again alternately toggle on the

message center display.

Global positioning system

Vehicle location is continuously updated via Global Positioning System

(GPS) technology. GPS was developed by the U.S. Department of

Defense for worldwide navigational and positioning purposes. It utilizes a

constellation of 24 orbiting satellites located more than 20 000 km

(12 428 miles) above the earth. At any given time, several of the

24 satellites should be visible to the vehicle’s GPS receiver. Based on the

time for signals emitted by these satellites to reach the receiver, an

on-board computer will determine the vehicle’s location, typically within

30 meters (100 feet). In addition to latitude and longitude, the system

also determines heading and speed.

Vehicle positioning information is relayed to the Lincoln Security

Response Center only during roadside or emergency requests. The

response center will not be able to track your location while in an

inactive state.

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Lincoln RESCU system limitations

Inoperative if cellular phone inactive or inoperative

Lincoln RESCU utilizes your vehicle’s cellular phone and will not operate

if cellular service has not been activated or if the phone is inoperative.

Inoperative if battery discharged or disconnected

Lincoln RESCU is powered by the vehicle’s battery and will not operate if

the battery if discharged or disconnected.

Potentially inoperative if vehicle involved in accident

If the vehicle is involved in an accident, some components can be

damaged, rendering your RESCU System inoperative.

Positioning capability degraded if satellite signals obstructed

Vehicle positioning is accomplished by receiving and interpreting signals

transmitted by satellites. If the signals are obstructed positioning

capability could be degraded or lost. This situation will be most prevalent

in urban areas populated with tall buildings. tunnels, underpasses,

parking garages, trees and similar structures could also adversely affect

positioning performance. Under these conditions, the system will operate

but the response center could have difficulty identifying your current

location. (The last valid position obtained before the obstruction is

retained, however, and will be sent.) The operator may depend on you to

provide verbal information regarding vehicle location.

Positioning capability temporarily degraded after battery reconnect

When your vehicle is started, the Lincoln RESCU GPS receiver begins

the process of determining vehicle location. The receiver will search the

sky and attempt to acquire signals from all visible satellites. A real-time

clock and an almanac containing detailed information about satellite

constellation are stored in the on-board computer’s memory and are used

to expedite the search. If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected, the clock

memory is erased and time and date are lost. Once the battery is

reconnected, it could take approximately 15 minutes to reacquire the

clock and for positioning capability to be restored. During this time, the

system will operate but the response center will not be able to identify

your location. In this situation, the operator will depend on you to

provide verbal information regarding vehicle location.

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Inoperative if cellular signal marginal or unavailable

Since the Lincoln RESCU System utilizes the vehicle’s cellular phone, it

can only be operated in geographical areas with cellular coverage.

Although approximately 90 percent of the U.S. population lives and

works in cellular coverage areas, there are various rural or mountainous

areas where coverage is marginal or does not exist. If an activation

occurs in this situation, the messages “NO CELLULAR SIGNAL” and

“WAITING TO ACQUIRE” will alternately be displayed on the message

center. If after several attempts cellular service can not be acquired, the

message “UNABLE TO PLACE CALL” will be displayed, the assistance

request will be terminated and the phone will return to its normal

operating mode.

Inoperative if cellular system is busy

In a particular area, the local cellular system can only handle a limited

number of cellular calls at one time. Once volume has reached the

maximum limit, additional callers are denied access. If an activation

occurs in this situation, the messages “CELLULAR SYSTEM BUSY” and

“PLEASE WAIT” will alternately be displayed on the message center. If

after several attempts a cellular channel cannot be acquired, the message

“UNABLE TO PLACE CALL” will be displayed, the assistance request

will be terminated and the phone will return to its normal operating

mode.

Incompatible with cellular PIN feature

Some cellular carriers offer custom phone numbers that are assigned a

personal identification number (PIN). In this situation, the user is

required to enter the PIN with any phone calls made over the network.

The Lincoln RESCU System is not compatible with the PIN feature. At

the time your phone is activated, ask your carrier to assign you a phone

number that does not require an personal identification number. If you

have difficulty obtaining a non-PIN number, contact you dealer or call

the Ford Cellular System Clearinghouse at 1–800–367–3357 for

assistance.

Incompatible or performance limited with certain cellular providers

features

Some cellular carriers offer customers various optional features with

their cellular services. Several of these features are not compatible or

could potentially limit the performance of your Lincoln RESCU System.

No outgoing calls, hotline and NPA restrictions are incompatible cellular

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features and must be avoided. Operation is possible with no incoming

calls, call forwarding, busy/no answer transfer and call waiting, but these

features could impact overall system performance. Because carriers are

regularly making new features available to customers, this list may not be

complete. Contact you dealer for assistance if you are unsure if a

particular cellular feature is compatible with your Lincoln RESCU

System.

Potential limitations if activated outside home cellular region

At the time you receive your vehicle (or shortly after), you will need to

select a cellular carrier and activate your phone. If desired, carrier

selection can be arranged through your dealer. This carrier is usually

local to your region and will handle call processing and billing services

for your cellular telephone. In order to use your phone when traveling

outside your home cellular region, the services of the carriers local to the

new area will be required. If your home carrier does not have an

agreement with the new local carrier, your phone callas could be

forwarded to an operator and you maybe required to provide a credit

card number before your call is processed. If an activation occurs in this

situation, the initial call will be terminated and a second call which

bypasses the response center’s computer will be placed.

Unlike during the first call attempt, your cellular handset will not be

locked during the second call, so you will have the option of terminating

the assistance request at any time by pushing either PWR or END on the

cellular phone. If the second call is not terminated, it will be forwarded

to a local cellular carrier operator. In this situation, you can provide the

operator with the number you are dialing (Lincoln Security Response

Center at 1–800–334–1327) and your credit card number or ask to be

connected to the local 911 or other emergency services.

Registration requirement

You are required to register with the Lincoln Security Response Center

shortly after receiving your vehicle. The registration process is simple

and can be accomplished by calling the Lincoln Security Response

Center at 1–800–334–1327. Alternatively, the registration process can be

completed on-line during an acquaintance period activation. (See

“Acquaintance activations” later in this section for details.) The

information requested will aid in servicing you more efficiently during an

assistance request.

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Optional password selection/false activations

At the time of your registration, you will be given the option of

establishing a user password. All aspects of your service will be identical

regardless of your password decision except the way false emergency

activations are handled. If established, the password will be requested by

the operator to confirm an emergency activation was initialed in error. If

no password or an incorrect password is given, the response center’s

operator will seemingly terminate the call but actually stays on the line

and sends police to the last calculated vehicle location (this could be

very useful in duress situations). It is very important that you remember

your password to prevent false dispatches. Similarly, it is also important

to provide the password to any other individuals who will be driving the

vehicle or who may have need to activate the system.

If you decide not to establish a password, simply indicate to the operator

that the emergency assistance request was initiated in error and the call

will be terminated.

In either case, if an activation (roadside or emergency) occurs and the

operator cannot establish voice communication, police assistance will be

dispatched to the vehicle.

Information regarding changing or retrieving lost passwords can be

obtained by contacting the Lincoln Security Response Center at

1–800–334–1327.

Acquaintance activations

It is required that you initiate an acquaintance activation shortly after

receiving your vehicle and having your phone activated. An acquaintance

activation is initiated by pressing either the roadside or emergency

control. When voice communication is established with the Lincoln

Security Response Center, indicate that you are a new user and the

operator will follow special acquaintance period support procedures

which are intended to familiarize you with your Lincoln RESCU System.

As described previously, the acquaintance call can also be used to

complete the registration for new customers.

Service charges

For four years, beginning with your vehicle’s warranty period, you will be

entitled to unlimited activations without facing service charges. (These

activations should be made only when emergency or roadside assistance

is required.) You will be responsible, however, for any charges imposed

by your cellular phone carrier for the 1–800 phone call to the Lincoln

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Security Response Center. After your initial service period expires, you

may be requires to pay a monitoring service fee. Your dealer can provide

you with specific information regarding post-initial service period fees.

Relinquishing your vehicle

At the time you relinquish your vehicle, it is important that you contact

the Lincoln Security Response Center at 1–800–223–1327 and cancel

your security service. Personal information provided to the response

center at the time of your registration will be removed from the vehicle’s

file.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

To open the moon roof:

• Press and hold the control

forward to raise the moon roof to

the vent position (when the glass

panel is closed).

• Press the control rearward to

fully open the moon roof.

To close the moon roof:

• Press the control forward.

• To close from the vent position,

press and hold the control

rearward.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

To turn on the visor mirror lamps,

lift the mirror cover.

HOMELINKா UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter, located underneath the driver’s

visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held

transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio

frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors

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and gates, and can also control home or office lighting and security

systems (with the available accessory package).

When programming your HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter, you

will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people

and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or damage.

Do not use the HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter with any garage door

opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S.

federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model

manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect

an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current

U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call

toll-free: 1–800–355–3515.

Programming

1. Prepare for programming the

HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter by

erasing all three of the factory

default channels by holding down

the two outside controls until the

red light begins to flash (20-30

seconds). Release both controls.

2. Hold the end of your hand-held

transmitter against the HomeLink௡

Universal Transmitter (located on

your visor) while keeping the red light in view.

3. Using both hands, press the

hand-held transmitter control and

the desired channel control on the

HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter.

Do not release the controls until

step 4 has been completed.

4. Hold down both controls until the

red light begins to flash slowly and

then rapidly. Rapid flashing indicates

successful programming of the new

frequency signal.

5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two channels.

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If you do not successfully program the HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter

after repeated attempts, refer to Training a rolling code which follows

or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515.

Note to Canadian residents

During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop

transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to

program the HomeLink௡ Universal Transmitter.

If you are programming from one of

these hand-held transmitters:

• continue to hold the control on

the HomeLink௡ Universal

Transmitter

• re-press the hand-held

transmitter every two seconds

You may have to repeat this function

several times while programming.

Operating the HomeLinkா Universal Transmitter

Once programmed, the HomeLink௡

Universal Transmitter can be used in

place of hand-held transmitters. To

operate, simply press the

appropriate channel control on the

transmitter (the red light will

illuminate, indicating the signal is

being transmitted).

Training a rolling code system

Rolling code systems (garage door openers which are “code protected”)

may be determined by the following:

• The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLink௡

Universal Transmitter but does not activate the garage door.

• The garage door opener was manufactured after 1995.

Follow these steps to train a garage door with the rolling code feature:

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1. Locate the training control on the garage door opener receiver. Refer

to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 if there is

difficulty locating the training control.

2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until the

training light (next to the control) begins to flash (1-2 seconds).

3. Press the programmed

HomeLink௡ control in the vehicle

until the training light on the

garage door receiver turns solid

(1-2 seconds). Release the

HomeLink௡ control and repress to

turn off the training light.

4. Press the HomeLink௡ control

again. If the garage door activates,

the HomeLink௡ Universal

Transmitter has been trained to the receiver.

Erasing channels

To erase all three programmed

channels:

1. Hold down the two outside

controls until the red light begins to

flash.

2. Release both controls.

Channels cannot be erased

individually, but can be

reprogrammed. Refer to

Programming for instructions.

ELECTRONIC COMPASS

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large

buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic

or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect

compass accuracy.

Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will

correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal

conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual

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calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration

adjustment.

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that

varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four

degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the

vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this

error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in for your geographic

location by referring to the zone

map.

2. Locate the compass module

mounted at the base of mirror.

3. Turn the ignition to the ON

position.

4. Insert an appropriate diameter

rod (paperclip) into the right switch

access hole underneath the compass

module and gently press for 1 to 2

seconds until ZONE and the current

zone setting are displayed on the

upper right corner of the mirror.

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5. Release the switch, then slowly press it down again. Press the switch

repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is

displayed on the upper right corner of the mirror.

6. To exit the zone setting mode, release pressure from the switch for

greater than two seconds.

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and

high voltage lines.

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air

conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.

2. Locate the compass module

mounted on the base of mirror.

3. Insert an appropriate diameter

rod (paperclip) into the left switch

access hole underneath the compass

module.

4. Gently press the switch for 1 to

2 seconds until CAL and a direction

are displayed on the upper right

corner of the mirror. (To exit CAL

before performing a compass adjustment, turn the ignition to OFF.)

5. Release pressure from the switch.

6. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until

the CAL indicator turns off. This will take up to five circles to complete

calibration.

7. The compass is now calibrated.

The compass display will remain on for approximately 40-45 minutes

after the ignition key is removed. The battery saver will then shut off the

display.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR

The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the

non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the

mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will automatically

adjust to minimize glare.

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Press the control to turn the mirror

on or off. The mirror will

automatically return to the normal

state whenever the vehicle is placed

in R (reverse)(when the mirror is

on) to ensure a bright clear view

when backing up.

AUTO

Do not clean the housing or glass of

any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel

or other petroleum-based cleaning

products.

On vehicles equipped with a moonroof, the automatic rear view mirror

has two map lamps. Refer to Interior lights for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press U to unlock all doors and L to

lock all doors.

Smart locks

With the key in the ignition, in any

switch position, and either the

driver’s or passenger’s door open,

the doors cannot be locked using

the front door lock switches.

While the key is in the ignition, the

vehicle can be locked by manually

pressing down the lock control or

with remote entry transmitter.

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POWER WINDOWS

Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

• Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to open.

W INDOW

LOCK

• Pull the top portion of the rocker

switch to close.

W INDOW

LOCK

Express down

To make the driver window open

fully without holding the window

control, press the driver window

W INDOW

LOCK

control completely down and release

quickly. Depress again to stop

window operation.

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Window lock

The window lock feature allows only

the driver to operate the power

windows.

W INDOW

LOCK

To lock out all the window controls

except for the driver’s press the

right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window

controls.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten

minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until

any door is opened.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side

view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror

or R to adjust the right mirror.

MIRRORS

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

MIRRORS

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

Heated outside mirrors

Both mirrors are heated

automatically to remove ice, mist

and fog when the rear window

defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or attempt to

readjust the mirror glass if it is

frozen in place. These actions could

cause damage to the glass and

mirrors.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear

doors cannot be opened from the

inside. The rear doors can be

opened from the outside when the

doors are unlocked.

LOCKED

VERROUILLEE

The childproof locks are located on

rear edge of each rear door and

must be set separately for each

door. Setting the lock for one door

will not automatically set the lock

for both doors.

CHILD LOCK ABOVE

SECURITE ENFANTS

ENHAUT

Move lock control up to engage the

lock. Move control down to

disengage childproof locks.

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CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle is equipped with a

variety of console features. These

include:

• utility compartment

• cupholders

• ashtray and lighter

• compact disc changer

(if equipped)

• power point

• cellular phone (if equipped)

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you

in a collision.

Compact disc changer (if equipped)

The compact disc changer is located inside the front center console.

For information on the compact disc changer, refer to the “Audio Guide”.

Mini console (if equipped)

The mini console is available in the six passenger vehicle only, and

consists of the:

• beverage holder

• digital audio compact disc player

(if equipped)

• ash receptacle

• cigar lighter knob and element

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you

in a collision.

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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT

Position the floor mat so that the

eyelet is over the pointed end of the

retention post and rotate forward to

lock in. Make sure that the mat does

not interfere with the operation of

the accelerator or the brake pedal.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the

installation procedure.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Arming the system

When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from

unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will

flash the headlamps and/or parking lamps and the theft indicator lamp

and will chirp the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of

the following actions will prearm the alarm system:

• Locking the doors with the

remote transmitter (doors opened

or closed). The horn will chirp to

confirm that the control was

pressed. The horn chirp feature

can be turned on/off by using the

feature menu in the message

center.

• Pressing 7/8 and 9/0 on the

keyless entry pad at the same

time to lock the doors (doors

opened or closed).

• Opening a door and pressing the

power door lock control to lock the doors.

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If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to

close. The anti-theft indicator on the instrument panel will be lit

continuously when the system is prearmed.

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

Disarming the system

You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:

• Unlock the doors by using your

remote entry transmitter.

• Unlock the doors by using your

keyless entry keypad.

• Unlock the doors with a key. Turn

the key full travel (toward the

front of the vehicle) to make sure

the alarm disarms.

• Turn ignition to ACC or ON.

SecuriLockி anti-theft system

The SecuriLock௢ anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle

theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two

special SecuriLock௢ electronically coded keys provided with your

vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLock௢ key is read

by the SecuriLock௢ anti-theft system. If the SecuriLock௢ key

identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLock௢

anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the

SecuriLock௢ key identification code does not match the code stored in

the system or if a SecuriLock௢ key is not detected (vehicle theft

situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate.

Spare SecuriLock௢ keys can be purchased from your dealership and

programmed to your SecuriLock௢ anti-theft system. Refer to

Programming spare SecuriLock௢ keys for more information.

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If one or both of your SecuriLock௢ keys are lost or stolen and you want

to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your

vehicle and all available SecuriLock௢ keys to your dealership for

reinitialization.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors

without a key.

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF

position.

Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock the

driver door. The interior lamps will

illuminate.

Press the control a second time

within five seconds to unlock all

doors.

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors.

The horn will chirp to confirm that

the control was pressed. The horn

chirp feature can be turned on/off

by using the feature menu in the

message center.

This process will arm your anti-theft system (if equipped). For more

information on arming the anti-theft system, refer to Perimeter

anti-theft system in this chapter.

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Opening the trunk

Press the control once to open the

trunk.

Be certain the trunk is closed before

driving your vehicle. The trunk may

appear closed, but it may not be

latched. Failure to do so may cause

objects to fall out of the trunk or

block rear view vision.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the

alarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press the

control again or turn the ignition to

ACC or ON.

This device complies with part 15 of

the FCC rules and with RS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is

subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Replacing the batteries

The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery

CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to

10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating

range can be caused by:

• battery weakness due to time and use

• weather conditions

• nearby radio towers

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• structures around the vehicle

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the

key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER

APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation.

Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back together.

Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehicle’s transmitters

to your dealer for reprogramming if:

• a transmitter is lost or

• you want to purchase additional

transmitters (up to four may be

programmed).

To reprogram the transmitters:

1. enter the 5 digit factory keycode and within 5 seconds press the 1/2

button.

2. after the doors lock/unlock, press any button on all transmitters (up to

four).

3. when completed, press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keypad at the

same time.

All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to

unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition

is turned to the START or ACC position. The dome lamp switch

(if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated

entry system to operate.

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The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control or

• any door is open.

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the

ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

With the keyless entry keypad, you

can:

• lock or unlock the vehicle doors

without using the key.

• arm and disarm the perimeter

alarm system (if equipped).

• reprogram remote entry transmitters.

See also Remote entry system and Perimeter alarm system in this

chapter for more information.

Your vehicle has a factory-set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entry

system. You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code.

The factory-set code is located:

• on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment

• taped to the computer module

• in the interior of the trunk

When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the

middle of the buttons to ensure a good activation.

Programming your own entry code

1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed).

2. Press the 1/2 control within five

seconds of step 1.

3. Enter your personal 5 digit code.

Enter each digit within five seconds

of the previous one.

4. Enter a sixth digit to indicate which personality feature should be

recalled by the personal code.

• 1/2 recalls personality 1

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• 3/4 recalls personality 2

• 9/0 does not recall a personality

All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of

the new code. Each personality driver profile (personality 1 or

personality 2) can be associated with only one personal code. The

factory-set code cannot be associated with a personality profile.

Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents

them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of

codes.

You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle.

These codes do not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave

you.

Erasing personal code

To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle:

1. Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1/2 within 5 seconds of step

3. Press and hold 1/2 for two

seconds. All of the vehicle doors will

lock and then unlock to confirm erasure.

Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry

system

To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personal

code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interior

lamps will illuminate.

To unlock all doors, enter the

factory-set code or personal code

(driver door unlocks) and press 3/4

within 5 seconds.

To release the trunk, enter the

factory-set code or personal code

(driver door unlocks) and press 5/6

within 5 seconds.

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Controls and features

After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can

unlock all doors (press 3/4) and release the trunk (press 5/6) as long as

the controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other.

Locking doors with the keyless entry system

It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors.

To lock the doors:

1. Press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same

time.

Autolock

The autolock feature will lock all of the doors when:

• all vehicle doors are fully closed

• the ignition key is turned to the ON position

• the vehicle is in a forward gear and

• you exceed 5 km/h (3 mph).

The autolock feature repeats when:

• the ignition key remains in the ON position

• a door is opened and then closed

• the vehicle is in a forward gear, and

• you exceed 5 km/h (3 mph).

The autolock feature can be turned on/off by using the feature menu in

the message center. Refer to Electronic message center for more

information.

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SEATING

Head restraints

Push or pull the head rests to the

desired position.

Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls

The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front

door.

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring

people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

Press the control to recline the

seatback forward or backward

(if equipped).

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Press to move the seat forward or

backward.

Press to move the front portion of

the seat cushion up or down.

Press to move the rear portion of

the seat cushion up or down.

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Heated seats (if equipped)

To operate the heated seats:

• Slide the control to BACK to heat

the seatback only.

FRONT

REAR

• Slide the control to BOTH to heat

the seatback and the seat

cushion.

MAX

EXT

AUTO

OFF

BACK BACK

BOTH BOTH

OFF

HEATED

SEATS

• Rotate the thumbwheel to select

the desired heat (from 0 (OFF)

to 5 (HI)). Allow five minutes for

the heat level to stabilize.

If the heated seat switch is not

turned OFF, the seat will heat up to

the selected temperature level each

time the vehicle is started.

OFF

Using the power lumbar support

The power lumbar control is located

on the outboard side of the seat.

Press one side of the control to

adjust firmness.

Press the other side of the control

to adjust softness.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they

can be properly restrained.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

wear their safety belts.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to

ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a

safety belt properly.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that

are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the

outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm.

2) Never swing it around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never

use a single belt for more than one person.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. To fasten, insert the tongue into

the slot in the buckle.

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2. To unfasten, push the red release

button and remove the tongue from

the buckle.

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are

combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger

outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free

shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in

response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes

suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of

8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help

reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will

still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode

• When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired.

• Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety

Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this

chapter.

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How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

• Grasp the shoulder portion and

pull downward until the entire

belt is extracted.

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking

sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking

mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract

completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the

vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

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Front safety belt height adjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt height

adjustments for the driver and front

passenger. Adjust the height of the

shoulder belt so the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height,

push the button and slide the height

control down. To raise the height of

the shoulder belt, slide the height

adjuster up. Pull down on the height

adjustment assembly to make sure it

is locked in place.

Position the shoulder belt

height adjuster so that the

belt rests across the middle of

your shoulder. Failure to adjust

the safety belt properly could

reduce the effectiveness of the

safety belt and increase the risk of

injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the lap belt

The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Adjust to fit snugly and as low

as possible around your hips. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist.

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Insert the tongue into the correct

buckle. To lengthen the belt, turn

the tongue at a right angle to the

belt and pull across your lap until it

reaches the buckle. To tighten the

belt, pull the loose end of the belt

through the tongue until it fits

snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when

not in use.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm

(8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety

belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension

assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety

belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on

the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too

short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the

fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a

chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

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Conditions of operation

If...

Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates for one to two minutes and

the warning chime sounds for four to

eight seconds.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning light and

warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and

indicator chime remain off.

Safety belt maintenance

Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work

properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there

are no nicks, wears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including

retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)

(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety

seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware,

should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety

belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that

the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do

not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a

collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or

improper operation is noted.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above

conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of

a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the

Maintenance and care section.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

ABS

–

TEM

IVER

ELECT

ANTI

ACTIVE

VEHICLE HANDLI

THEFT

DISPLAY

AIR

BAG

FILL ON RIGHT

ESET

ERVICE

ENGIN

OON

BRAKE

BAS

BAL

OFF

VOL

TREB

FADE

LIGHTS

AUTO

LAM

USH ON

TAP

RDS

EEK

TUNE

CAN AUTO

UTE

REW

COM

IDE

HUFF

SRS

FRON

REAR

EXT

OFF

AUTO

OFF

BACK BACK

BOTH BOTH

OFF

HEATED

SEATS

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

The supplemental restraint system

is designed to:

• work with the safety belt to

protect the driver and right front

passenger.

• reduce certain upper body

injuries.

Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of

the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.

The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain

occupants in the center front seating position.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always

wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is provided.

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Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag

cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come

into contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction

may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

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

Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags

For additional important safety

information, read all information on

safety restraints in this guide.

Children should always wear their

safety belts. Failure to follow these

instructions may increase the risk of

injury in a collision.

Air bag can kill or injure a

child in a child seat. If you

must use a forward-facing child

seat in the front seat, move seat

all the way back.

How does the air bag

supplemental restraint system work?

The SRS is designed to activate

when the vehicle sustains sufficient

longitudinal deceleration.

The fact that the air bags did not

inflate in a collision does not mean

that something is wrong with the

system. Rather, it means the forces

were not of the type sufficient to

cause activation.

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The air bags inflate and deflate

rapidly upon activation.

After air bag deployment, it is

normal to notice a smoke-like,

powdery residue or smell the burnt

propellant. This may consist of

cornstarch, talcum powder

(to lubricate the bag) or sodium

compounds (e.g., baking soda) that

result from the combustion process

that inflates the air bag. Small

amounts of sodium hydroxide may

be present which may irritate the

skin and eyes, but none of the

residue is toxic.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not

touch them after inflation.

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

and must be replaced immediately . If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a

collision.

The SRS consists of:

• driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and

air bags),

• one or more impact and safing sensors,

• a readiness light and tone

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components.

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the

supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact

sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air

bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to

indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness

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section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air

bag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

• The readiness light will either

flash or stay lit.

AIR

BAG

• The readiness light will not

illuminate immediately after

ignition is turned on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

periodically until the problem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced

at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless

serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a

collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles

For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local

dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by

qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Important child restraint precautions

You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.

and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who

are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you

must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your

local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the

safety of children in your vehicle.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or

child restraint you might use.

When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident

statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the

rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

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Children and safety belts

Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your

child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts.

Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that

apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can

be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or

neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child

closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt

fit.

If the shoulder belt cannot be properly positioned:

• move the child to one of the seats with a lap belt only (if equipped) or

• if the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in

your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have

outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning

booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle

safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and

provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating

posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

A belt-positioning booster should be used if the shoulder belt rests in

front of the child’s face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on

both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way

back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the

seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child

with your pediatrician.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seats

Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the

child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with the

safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the

safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or

collision.

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When installing a child safety seat:

• Use the correct safety belt buckle

for that seating position.

• Make sure the tongue is securely

fastened in the buckle.

• Keep the buckle release button

pointing up and away from the

safety seat, with the tongue

between the child seat and the

release button, to prevent

accidental unbuckling.

• Place seat back in upright position.

• Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic

locking mode.

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether

strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable

of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether

straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps.

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included

with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install

and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden

stop or collision.

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt

seating positions

1. Position the child safety seat in a

seat with a combination lap and

shoulder belt.

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

forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way

back.

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt

and then grasp the shoulder belt

and lap belt together.

3. While holding the shoulder and

lap belt portions together, route the

tongue through the child seat

according to the child seat

manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure

the belt webbing is not twisted.

4. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle for that seating

position until you hear and feel the

latch engage. Make sure the tongue

is latched securely by pulling on it.

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5. To put the retractor in the

automatic locking mode, grasp the

shoulder portion of the belt and pull

downward until all of the belt is

extracted and a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it

is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Pull the lap belt portion across

the child seat toward the buckle and

pull up on the shoulder belt while

pushing down with your knee on the

child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retract to

remove any slack in the belt.

9. Before placing the child in the

seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward

and back to make sure the seat is

securely held in place.

10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is

in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt

out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps

two through nine.

Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.

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Installing a child safety seat in the center seating position with

adjustable lap belt

1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that its

bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the

tongue up the webbing.

2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position.

3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the

child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating

position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue.

5. Push down on the child seat while pulling on the loose end of the lap

belt webbing to tighten the belt.

6. Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the child seat

from side to side and in forward direction to make sure that the seat is

held securely in place. If the child seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5

through 6, or properly install the child seat in a different position.

Attaching safety seats with tether straps

Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that

goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring

point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.

Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about

ordering a tether strap.

Tether anchorage hardware

All vehicles include a tether anchor

installed at the rear center seating

position for use with child safety

seats. Attachment holes (at each

rear outboard seating position) have

been provided in your vehicle to

attach anchor hardware, if required.

Additional kit can be obtained and

installed at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

The tether strap anchorage bracket for the rear center seating position

was factory installed and is located directly beneath the rear window

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trim panel, which is behind the rear seat back. To use this anchorage, do

the following:

1. Open the hinged cover located at

the front of the high mount stop

light. This cover conceals the tether

strap anchor bracket.

To prevent damage to the hinge, do not raise the hinged cover of the

trim panel beyond its limit.

2. Install the tether strap bracket located directly below the cover. If the

center seating position is not being used, the cover should be kept

closed for a neat appearance.

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Starting

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets

all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements

regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator

before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have

difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the

vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter.

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high

temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk

of fire or other damage.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry

ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine

compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door

before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in

this chapter for more instructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer

inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell

exhaust fumes.

Important safety precautions

A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute

(RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the

engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have

the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten

minutes at fast rpm.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For

more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the

Seating and safety restraints chapter.

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2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.

• Make sure the parking brake is

HOOD

set.

• Make sure the gearshift is in P

(Park).

3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without

turning the key to 5 (START).

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6 0

4 0

8 0

ABS

–

1 0 0

km/

8 0

1 2 0

6 0

1 4 0

TURN ON

HEAD

LAMPS

1 0 0

1 2 0

2 0

4 0

2 0

1 6 0

1 8 0

2 0 0

OFF

AIR

BAG

FILL ON RIGHT

RPMx1 0 0 0

MPH

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

0 0 0 0 0 0 .0

BRAKE

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to

illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.

• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the key to 5 (START)

without pressing the accelerator

pedal and release as soon as the

engine starts. The key will return to

4 (ON).

2. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and

try again.

3. If the engine does not start in two attempts or if the temperature is

below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator and start the engine while

holding the accelerator down. Release the accelerator when the engine

starts.

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

brake.

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Starting

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves

starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster

system to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is strongly

recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -23°C

(-10°F) or below.

For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting

the vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not harm

the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the

vehicle.

To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with

ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)

adapters.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust

fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle,

have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do

not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and

could kill you.

Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:

• the vehicle is raised for service.

• the sound of the exhaust system changes.

• the vehicle has been damaged in a collision.

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Important ventilating information

If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for

long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch).

Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air.

Improve vehicle ventilation by

keeping all air inlet vents clear of

snow, leaves and other debris.

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Driving

BRAKES

Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the “Service Guide” for scheduled

maintenance.

Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a

performance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normal

operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent

squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Such noises are

usually heard during the first few brake applications in the morning;

however, they may be heard at any time while braking and can be

aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture,

road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or

“continuous squeal” sound is present while braking, the brake linings

may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service

technician.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), a noise

from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may be

observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with noise

while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps, wet or

snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the vehicle’s

anti-lock brake system. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder

while braking, felt mainly in the steering wheel, the vehicle most likely

needs service.

The ABS operates by detecting the

onset of wheel lock up during brake

applications and compensating for

this tendency. The front wheels are

prevented from locking even when

the brakes are firmly applied. The

accompanying illustration depicts

the advantage of an ABS equipped

vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS

equipped vehicle (on top) during

hard braking.

ABS warning lamp

ABS

The

warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates for about

five seconds when starting the vehicle. If an ABS fault is detected, the

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light will remain on and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as

possible.

Normal braking is still effective

unless the BRAKE warning lamp is

also illuminated.

BRAKE

Using ABS

• In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the ABS is

required, apply continuous full force on the brake. The ABS will be

activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control

of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you

to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.

• We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking

technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.

Parking brake with auto-release

Apply the parking brake whenever

the vehicle is parked.

HOOD

To set the parking brake:

1. Move the gearshifter to P (Park).

2. Push pedal downward.

The BRAKE warning lamp in the

instrument cluster illuminates and

remains illuminated (when the

ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is fully released.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave

your vehicle.

The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle. However, if

the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your

vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear

brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the

handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.

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Your vehicle has an automatic parking brake release. To release the

parking brake:

1. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.

2. Press the brake pedal.

3. Move the gearshifter from the P (Park) position to one of the forward

gears (the parking brake will not release automatically when you shift

into reverse). The brake pedal must remain pressed while the gearshifter

is moved.

If the parking brake fails to release

after completing this procedure, use

the manual parking brake release

HOOD

lever.

Pull the lever to manually release

the parking brake.

TRACTION CONTROLி

Traction Control௢ helps maintain the stability and steerability of your

vehicle. It is especially useful on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces. The

system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system

borrows many of the electronic and mechanical elements already present

in the anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Wheel-speed sensors allow excess front wheel spin to be detected by the

Traction Control௢ portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel

spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the front

brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque

reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection

systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast

acting. The front wheels “search” for optimum traction several times a

second and adjustment are made accordingly.

The Traction Control௢ system will allow your vehicle to make better use

of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid

which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice

covered roads.

During Traction Control௢ operation, TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE is

displayed on the message center. You may hear an electric motor type of

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sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not

“rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal

system behavior.

If you should become stuck in snow or on a very slippery road surface,

try switching the Traction Control௢ system off. This may allow excess

wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out or enable a successful “rocking”

maneuver. Refer to Message center in the Instrumentation chapter.

If the Traction Control௢ system is cycled excessively, the brake portion

of the system will shut down to prevent the front brakes from

overheating. A limited Traction Control௢ function using only engine

torque reduction will still control wheels from over-spinning. When the

front brakes have cooled down, the system will again function normally.

Anti-lock braking is not affected by this condition and will function

normally during the cool down period.

If a system fault is detected, CHECK TRACTION CONTROL is displayed

on the message center and your vehicle should be serviced.

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and

general vehicle performance during:

• certain road conditions

• steering maneuvers

• braking

• accelerations

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level by

automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs.

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The air suspension shut-off switch is

located on the left side of the trunk.

If this switch is in the OFF position,

the rear air suspension will not

operate.

On vehicles equipped with

Air Suspension, turn OFF

the Air Suspension switch prior to

jacking, hoisting or towing your

vehicle.

Normal vehicle operation does not

require any action by the driver.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents

the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is

pressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal

depressed:

1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the

key.

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N

(Neutral).

3. Start the vehicle.

If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is

possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle’s brakelamps may not be

operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside

emergencies chapter.

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps

are working.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by

shifting from forward and reverse gears in a steady pattern. Press lightly

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on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a

few minutes, because it could damage the vehicle.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave

your vehicle.

Driving with a 4–speed automatic transaxle

Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in

either D (Overdrive) or 3 (Third). Driving with the shift selector in D

(Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions.

For manual control start in 1 (First) and then shift manually.

To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal,

then move gearshift out of P (Park).

Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever

from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal

down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

Understanding gearshift positions

P (Park)

Always come to a complete stop

before shifting into P (Park). Make

sure the gearshift is securely latched

in P (Park). This locks the transaxle

and prevent the front wheels from

rotating.

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R (Reverse)

With the gearshift in R (Reverse),

the vehicle will move backward. You

should always come to a complete

stop before shifting into and out of

R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift in the N

(Neutral) position, the vehicle can

be started and is free to roll. Hold

the brake pedal down while in this

position.

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D (Overdrive)

The overdrive position is the normal

driving position for an automatic

overdrive transaxle. It works the

same way as 3 (Third) but shifts to

a fourth gear — an overdrive gear

— when your vehicle cruises at a

constant speed for any length of

time. This fourth gear will increase

your fuel economy when you travel

at cruising speeds.

Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain terrains. If the transaxle

shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are

driving hilly roads or if your vehicle requires additional power for

climbing hills, shift into 3 (Third).

When to use 3 (Third)

3 (Third) eliminates the needless

shifting back and forth between

third and fourth gears that your

vehicle may do when driving on hilly

terrain. It also gives more engine

braking than overdrive to slow your

vehicle on downgrades.

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1 (First)

Use 1 (First) for when added engine

braking is desired when descending

steep hills.

The automatic transaxle will shift to

the proper gear to ascend any grade

without any need to shift to 1

(First).

Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You can

upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive at any time.

When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking

brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the

gearshift is securely latched in Park (P). Turn off the ignition

whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended

while it is running. If you do not take these precautions, your vehicle

may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is

unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition

system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your

engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine.

If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the

hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car).

Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop

the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by

moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake

pedal.

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VEHICLE LOADING

Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:

• Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard

equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or

aftermarket equipment.

• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers

and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight

rating minus base curb weight.

• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload

weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of

the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The

GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety

Compliance Label on the driver’s door pillar.

• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle

system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the

Safety Compliance Label on the driver’s door pillar.

• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined

weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the

trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the

vehicle is allowed to tow.

• Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the

vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is

determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each

engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer

towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing

vehicle.

• Maximum Trailer Weight: maximum weight of a trailer the loaded

vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is

determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing

vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.

• Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must

fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating.

Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when

figuring the total weight.

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Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label.

Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the

originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR

limitations. Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the

originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Refer to the

following chart for towing limits:

Towing class

Light duty

Maximum gross trailer weight 454/907 kg (1 000/2 000 lbs.)*

Maximum tongue load

Engine

45/91 kg (100/200 lbs.)

4.6L

Hitch design

Trailer-tow package option

Load carrying type

Not required

* Vehicle speed should not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) when towing on

grades. Limit maximum gross trailer weight to 454 kg (1 000 lbs.) and

maximum tongue load to 45 kg (100 lbs.): (1) when you are towing a

trailer on steep hills or on moderate hills for distances longer than

8 km (5 miles) or more and; (2) on very hot days (when the

temperature is above 38°C [100°F]).

Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow.

However, you can contact your local Lincoln dealer to get the proper

towing equipment. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been

driven at least 3 200 km (2 000 miles).

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,

transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components

carefully after towing.

Do not tow a trailer when using a temporary spare tire.

The amount of weight your loaded trailer should be no more than 907 kg

(2 000 lbs.).

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Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label.

Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer

weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage,

structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is

properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer

dealer if you require assistance.

Hitches

Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load

carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that

10 – 15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.

Safety chains

Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the vehicle. To connect the

trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow

slack for turning corners.

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency

gives to you.

Trailer brakes

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type brakes are safe if

installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. The

trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations.

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your

vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough

braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.

The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the

GVWR not GCWR

Trailer lamps

Do not connect a trailer’s lighting system directly to your vehicle’s

lighting system. To get the proper equipment for hooking up your

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trailer’s lamps, see your Lincoln dealer. Be sure to follow their

instructions carefully.

If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you may cause damage to the

vehicle’s lighting system or other vehicle systems.

Driving while you tow

Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a trailer.

Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades.

When towing a trailer:

• Shift out of D (Overdrive) and into 3 (Third) or a lower gear when

towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate excessive

downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transaxle

cooling.

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more

frequent service intervals. Refer to the Severe Duty Schedule in your

“Service Guide” for more information.

Trailer towing tips

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on

a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning,

make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other

obstacles.

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer

weight.

• After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

• When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place

the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids engine

cooling and air conditioner efficiency.

• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

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FUEL CONSUMPTION

Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding:

• lack of regular, scheduled maintenance.

• excessive speed.

• rapid acceleration.

• extended idle.

CHECKING YOUR HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY USING THE

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY

The following procedure will allow you to accurately monitor your actual

highway fuel economy. Since this procedure requires the vehicle speed

control system to be set to highway speeds, it must be run only on

suitable roadways where long distance speed control can be safely

maintained.

You may notice gradual improvement in fuel economy over the course of

your vehicle’s break-in period (approximately 1 600 kilometers

[1 000 miles]).

1. Set the speed control. Refer to Speed control in the Controls and

features chapter.

2. Press the Distance to Empty

DTE ECON

(DTE) Economy (ECON) control

until “Average Miles per Gallon” is

displayed.

3. Press the RESET control to clear

the system memory.

RESET

• Actual highway fuel economy is

now displayed. This current average measure will change as the

speed control system changes the engine speed to maintain a constant

vehicle speed. This is most noticeable in hilly environments.

It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed

control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings.

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HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights

control in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, the fuel pump

shut-off switch may have been activated. The shut-off switch is a device

intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been

involved in a substantial jolt.

1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

2. Check the fuel system for leaks.

3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by

pushing in the button on the switch.

4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and

return the key to the OFF position.

5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.

The fuel pump shut-off switch is

located behind an access door to the

left of the driver’s seat on the

B-pillar.

FUSES AND RELAYS

Fuses

If electrical components in the

vehicle are not working, a fuse may

have blown. Blown fuses are

identified by a broken wire within

the fuse. Check the appropriate

fuses before replacing any electrical

components.

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Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage

rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause

severe wire damage and could start a fire.

Standard fuse amperage rating and color

Fuse rating

5 amp

Color

Tan

7.5 amp

10 amp

Brown

Red

15 amp

20 amp

20 amp fuse link

25 amp

30 amp

30 amp fuse link

40 amp fuse link

50 amp fuse link

60 amp fuse link

80 amp fuse link

100 amp fuse link

Light blue

Yellow

Light blue

Natural

Light green

Pink

Green

Red

Yellow

Black

Dark blue

Passenger compartment fuse panel

The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by

the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.

To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel

cover.

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The fuses are coded as follows:

Fuse/Relay Location

Fuse Amp Rating

10A

Description

Lighting Control

Module: Anti-Theft

Indicator Lamp, PWM

Dimming Output,

Illumination Lamps for

Microphone, RR and

LR Door Ashtrays,

Heated Seat Switches,

Rear Defrost Control

Switch, EATC Control

Panel, Message Center

Switches, Speed

Control Switches,

Cigar Lighter, Console

and Ashtray

10A

15A

Data Link Connector

(DLC), Powertrain

Control Module (PCM)

Multi-Function Switch,

Cornering Lamps, High

Beam and Turn Signal

Input to LCM

10A

Power Door Locks and

Power Windows

Switch Backlights,

Radio, Mobile

Telephone Transceiver,

Lighting Control

Module, (RUN/ACC

Sense), RESCU,

Electronic Day/Night

Mirror

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Fuse/Relay Location

Fuse Amp Rating

10A

Description

Virtual Image

Instrument Cluster,

Lighting Control

Module (LCM

RUN/START Sense),

Autolamp Light Sensor

Virtual Image

10A

Instrument Cluster, RF

Park/Turn Lamp

Power Point

Fuel Filler Door

Release Switch, Trunk

Lid Relay

20A

10A

Air Bag Diagnostic

Monitor, EATC

Module, Blower Motor

Relay

30A

10A

Windshield Wiper

Motor, Windshield

Wiper Module

Ignition Coils, Radio

Interference Capacitor,

PCM Power Relay,

Passive Anti-Theft

System (PATS)

Transceiver

10A

Lighting Control

Module

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Fuse/Relay Location

Fuse Amp Rating

15A

Description

Lighting Control

Module (LCM): RF

Turn Lamp, Right

Turn Indicator (VIC),

RR Side Marker

Lamps, Tail Lamps,

License Lamps, LR

Stop/Turn Lamps,

Clock Illumination

Cigar Lighter

20A

10A

ABS Evac and Fill

Connector

30A

10A

Moonroof Switch

NOT USED

Lighting Control

Module

10A

15A

Lighting Control

Module (LCM): Left

Headlamp, DRL

Multi-Function Switch:

Flash to Pass, and

Hazard Warning Input

to LCM

NOT USED

Digital Transmission

Range Sensor

10A

Virtual Image

Cluster-LF Turn

Indicator, LF Turn

Signal

Lighting Control

Module (LCM): Right

Headlamp

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Fuse/Relay Location

Fuse Amp Rating

10A

Description

Virtual Image

Instrument Cluster,

EATC Module

NOT USED

10A

Shift Lock Actuator,

Vehicle Dynamic

Module, Virtual Image

Instrument Cluster,

Rear Window Defrost,

Heated Seat Switch

Assembly, Low Tire

Pressure Module

Radio

10A

15A

Heated Mirrors

Lighting Control

Module (LCM): FCU,

Electronic Day/Night

Mirror, RH and LH

Courtesy Lamp, Door

Courtesy Lamps, RH

and LH Map Lamps,

RR and LR Reading

Lamps, RH and LH

Visor Lamps, Storage

Bin Lamps, Trunk Lid

Lamp, Glove Box

Lamp, Light Sensor

Amplifier

15A

Speed Control DEAC.

Switch, Brake On/Off

(BOO) Switch

NOT USED

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Fuse/Relay Location

Fuse Amp Rating

15A

Description

Console Shift

Illumination, A/C

Clutch Cycling

Pressure Switch, A/C

Clutch Relay (DTR)

Sensor, Intake

Manifold Runner

Control, Backup

Lamps

NOT USED

Subwoofer Amplifier,

Radio

30A

10A

Analog Clock, CD

Player, Mobile

Telephone Transceiver,

RESCU

Power Door Locks,

Power Seats, Power

Mirrors, Keyless Entry,

LF Seat Module, LF

Door Module

10A

20A

Cornering Lamps

Door Locks

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Power distribution box

The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment near

the battery. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that

protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.

Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current

fuses.

Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before

reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.

N O T U S E D

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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:

Fuse/Relay Location

Fuse Amp Rating

175

Description

Generator/Voltage

Regulator

30A**

Driver’s Seat Module

Passenger’s Seat

Module

40A**

30A**

40A**

Ignition Switch

Driver Window

NOT USED

PCM Power

Rear Window Defrost

Control

60A**

I/P Fuse Panel

LCM Power

Compressor Relay

Anti-Lock Brake

Control Module, ABS

EVAC and Fill

Connector

40A**

60A**

Blower Motor Relay

Dual Auxiliary Relay

Box

30A*

20A*

30A*

PCM CAM

ALT SENSE

Rear Passenger

Window

30A*

10A*

20A*

15A*

Air Suspension

Air Bag

Horns

High Beam

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Fuse/Relay Location

Fuse Amp Rating

30A*

Description

Front Passenger

Window

A/C Diode

PCM Diode

* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses

CHANGING THE TIRES

If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.

Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly

and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

Tire change procedure

1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.

2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park).

3. Remove the spare tire, jack and

lug wrench.

4. Remove the center ornament

from the aluminum wheel with the

tapered end of the wheel nut

wrench that came with your vehicle.

Insert and twist the handle, then

pry against the wheel.

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5. Loosen each wheel lug nut

one-half turn counterclockwise but

do not remove them until the wheel

is raised off the ground. Refer to

Anti-theft lug nuts for information

on removing anti-theft lug nuts.

On vehicles equipped with

Air Suspension, turn OFF

the Air Suspension switch prior to

jacking, hoisting or towing your

vehicle.

Refer to Air suspension system in

the Driving chapter for more

information.

6. Put the jack in the jack notch

next to the door closest to the tire

you are changing. Turn the jack

handle clockwise until the wheel is

completely off the ground.

7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug

wrench.

8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is

facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.

Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.

9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

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10. Remove the jack and fully

tighten the lug nuts in the order

shown.

11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench

away.

12. Turn on the air suspension

switch.

Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with this

feature, one of the lug nuts on each

wheel must be removed and

replaced with a special key. The key

and registration card are attached to

the lug wrench and stored with the spare tire. If you lose the key, send

the registration card to the manufacturer (not the dealer) to get a

replacement key. If the lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see your

nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the master set

of keys. Do not use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.

Removing the anti-theft lug nut

1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure you hold the key

square to the lug nut. If you hold the key at an angle, you could damage

the key and the lug nut.

2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on

the key with the wrench.

3. Turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to remove the lug

nut.

Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut

1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut.

2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on

the key with the wrench.

3. Install the lug nut.

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JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,

sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or

vehicle damage.

Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic

converter.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and

clothing.

Preparing your vehicle

Also see the label on the battery.

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. If you connect your

battery to a 24–volt power supply you can damage your starter, ignition

system and other electrical components.

2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could

damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle

making sure they do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles

and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts.

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before

you attach the battery cables.

5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical

surges. Turn all other accessories off.

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Connecting the jumper cables

1. Position the vehicles so that they

do not touch one another.

2. Switch off the engine. Switch off

any unnecessary electrical

equipment.

3. Connect the positive (+) terminal

of the discharged battery (1) to the

positive (+) terminal of the booster

battery (2).

4. Connect one end of the second

lead to the negative (-) terminal of

the booster battery (3) and the

other end to the alternator

mounting brace stud of the engine

to be started (4), not to the

negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery.

5. Make sure that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the engine.

Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)

terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an

explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

Jump starting

1. Start the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased

speed.

2. Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

3. Once the engine has been started, run both vehicles for a further

three minutes before disconnecting the leads.

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Removing the jumper cables

1. Remove the jumper cables in

reverse order. Take the cable off the

alternator mounting brace stud (1)

first, followed by the cable on the

negative (-) booster battery terminal

(2).

2. Remove the cable from the

positive (+) terminal of the booster

battery (3) and then the discharged

battery (4).

3. After the disabled vehicle has

been started, allow it to idle for a

while so the engine can “relearn” its

idle conditions.

WRECKER TOWING

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If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing

service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is

recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed

equipment.

When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you

have. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all

authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck driver refer to this

manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.

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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

To help you service your vehicle:

• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy

location.

• We provide a “Service Guide” which makes tracking routine service

easy.

If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide

necessary parts and service. Check your “Warranty Guide” to find out

which parts and services are covered.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts

conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to

provide the best performance in your vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE

Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.

• Do not work on a hot engine.

• When the engine is running, avoid wearing loose clothing, jewelry or

long hair that could get caught up in moving parts.

• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed

space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.

• Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from

the battery and all fuel related parts.

If you disconnect the battery, the engine must “relearn” its idle

conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in

theBattery section in this chapter.

Working with the engine off

1. Set the parking brake, and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in

park.

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

Working with the engine on

1. Set the parking brake and

ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).

2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

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Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do

not remove it while the engine is running.

OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood

release handle located under the

bottom of the instrument panel.

HOOD

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and

release the auxiliary latch that is

located under the front center of

the hood. Lift the hood until the lift

cylinders hold it open.

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

4.6L DOHC V8 engine

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

2. Power steering fluid reservoir

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3. Engine coolant reservoir

4. Passenger compartment air filter assembly

5. Transaxle fluid dipstick

6. Brake fluid reservoir

7. Battery

8. Air filter assembly

9. Engine oil dipstick

10. Engine oil fill cap

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle.

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.

2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the

oil pan.

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P

(Park).

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.

5. Locate and carefully remove the

engine oil level indicator (dipstick).

MIN

MAX

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it

again.

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• If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is

acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.

• If the oil level is below the MIN

mark, add enough oil to raise the

level within the MIN-MAX range.

• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil

must be removed from the engine by a service technician.

7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.

Adding engine oil

1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine

oil in this chapter.

2. If the fluid level is not within the normal range, add only certified

engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Add engine oil through the oil filler

cap. Remove the filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil in the opening.

3. Recheck the oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX

mark on the dipstick.

Engine oil recommendations

Look for this certification mark.

Ford oil specification is WSS-M2C153-G.

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Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American

Petroleum Institute.

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine

treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,

lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.

Changing the engine oil and filter

Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule

listed in the “Service Guide”.

Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for

added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used

that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup

engine noises or knock may be experienced.

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or

another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.

CHECKING AND ADDING BRAKE FLUID

Brake fluid should be checked and

refilled as needed at least once each

year:

1. Clean the reservoir cap before

removal to prevent dirt or water

from entering the reservoir.

2. Visually inspect the fluid level.

3. If necessary, add brake fluid until

the level reaches MAX. Do not fill

above this line.

4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid

certified to meet Ford specifications.

Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications

chapter.

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Brake fluid is toxic.

If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause

permanent damage to your brakes.

Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This

may cause the brakes to fail.

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Checking and adding washer fluid

Check the washer fluid whenever

you stop for fuel. The reservoir is

highlighted with a

symbol.

If the level is low, add enough fluid

to fill the reservoir. In very cold

weather, do not fill the reservoir all

the way.

Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield

washer fluid.

ENGINE COOLANT

Check the level of the coolant in the

reservoir at least once a month. Be

sure to read and understand

Precautions when servicing your

vehicle in this chapter.

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If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, the

engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If this occurs, a LOW

ENGINE COOLANT warning illuminate in the message center and you

will need to add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir. For more

information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to Adding engine

coolant in this chapter.

Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant,

antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and

vehicle location.

Adding engine coolant

Do not put engine coolant in the container for the windshield

washer fluid.

If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see

through the windshield.

When the engine is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and

water to the engine coolant recovery reservoir-DO NOT ADD DIRECTLY

TO THE RADIATOR. Add straight water only in an emergency, but you

should replace it with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as

soon as possible.

Check the coolant level in the

coolant recovery reservoir the next

few times you drive the vehicle. If

necessary, add enough of a 50/50

mixture of coolant and water to

bring the liquid level to the fill line

on the reservoir.

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is

running or hot.

If you must remove the coolant recovery cap, follow these steps to avoid

personal injury:

1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool.

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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly

turn cap counterclockwise.

3. Step back while the pressure releases.

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, turn it

counterclockwise and remove it.

Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549–AA (in Canada,

Motorcraft CXC-8–B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that

meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A. Ford Premium Engine Coolant

is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers

used in Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles).

Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed

with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Do not use supplemental coolant

additives in your vehicle. These additives may harm your engine cooling

system. The use of an improper coolant may void your warranty of your

vehicle’s engine cooling system.

Recycled engine coolant

Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury

dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved

processes. Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which

meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A, and use of such coolant may

harm engine and cooling system components.

Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.

Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and

disposing of automotive fluids.

Coolant refill capacity

To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer

to Refill capacities in the Capacities and specifications chapter.

Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have

to add more than a liter (quart) of engine coolant per month.

Severe winter climate

If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36°C [–34°F]), it may

be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to

the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in

your vehicle is such that the coolant will not freeze at the temperature

level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the engine

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coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine

coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the power steering fluid at

least twice a year. If adding fluid is

necessary, use only MERCON௡ ATF

power steering fluid.

1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating

temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge will be near the

center of the NORMAL band).

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several

times.

3. Turn the engine off.

4. Check the fluid level in the

reservoir. It should be between the

MIN and MAX lines. Do not add

fluid if the level is in this range.

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking

the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be

sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid

Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the “Service Guide.”

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Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used . The

type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick

handle and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the

Capacities and specifications chapter.

Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is below the hole at the bottom

of the dipstick and outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F).

Your transmission does not use up fluid. However, it is recommended

that you check the transmission fluid at least twice a year. The fluid level

should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the

transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid

leakage.

Transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures

66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal operating

temperature can be reached after approximately 32 km (20 miles) of

driving.

If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds,

in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should

be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow the fluid to cool before

checking.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

2. With the parking brake engaged

P R N D 3

and your foot on the brake pedal,

start the engine and move the

gearshift lever through all of the

gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.

3. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.

4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag.

5. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.

6. Remove the dipstick and inspect

D O N ’ T A D D I F I N C R O S S H A T C H A R E A - - C H E C H W H E N H O T - I D L I N G

the fluid level. The fluid level should

be in the crosshatched area on the

dipstick.

7. If necessary, add fluid in .25L (1/2 pint) increments through the filler

tube until the level is correct.

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8. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified

technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause

shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.

If the fluid level is above the crosshatch (hot operating range) area after

driving the vehicle for approximately 30 km (20 miles), excess

transmission fluid should be removed by a qualified technician.

BATTERY

Your vehicle may be equipped with a

Superstart maintenance-free battery.

If the original equipment battery

needs replacing, it may be replaced

with a low-maintenance battery. The

low-maintenance battery normally

does not require additional water

during its life of service. However,

for severe usage or in high

temperature climates, check your

battery electrolyte level, at least

every 24 months or 40,000 km

(24,000 miles). Keep the electrolyte

in each cell up to the “level”

indicator. Do not overfill the battery

cells.

If the electrolyte level in the battery is low, you can add plain tap water

to the battery, as long as you do not use hard water (water with a high

alkali content). If possible, however, try to only fill the battery cells with

distilled water. If the battery needs water often, have the charging

system checked.

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and

dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to

the battery terminals.

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables

from the terminal(s) and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the

acid with a solution of baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when

you are done cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the

top of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.

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If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled

after the battery is replaced.

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,

some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When

the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must

relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To

begin this process:

1. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the

vehicle.

2. Let the engine idle for at least one minute.

3. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the

vehicle.

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle, the idle quality of

your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is eventually

relearned.

• If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been

installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once

the battery is reconnected.

• Always dispose of automotive

batteries in a responsible manner.

Follow your community’s

standards for disposal. Call your

local recycling center to find out

more about recycling automotive batteries.

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CABIN AIR FILTER

The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen

particles. The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the

cowl vent screen on the passenger side of the vehicle.

To replace the filter, perform the following procedure:

1. In order to gain better access to the filter, turn the ignition key to ON,

then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the middle of the

windshield (wipers in straight up position), turn the ignition to OFF.

2. Release and open the hood.

HOOD

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3. Pull the rubber cowl seal

(number 1 in figure) away from the

cowl vent screen. Remove the right

half of the cowl vent screen

(number 2 in figure) by placing your

hand underneath the cowl vent

screen and lifting straight up to

release the four spring clips.

4. Remove the water shield (number

3 in figure) by disengaging the two

water shield locking tabs (number 4

in figure), then sliding the water

shield toward the front of the

vehicle. After the locking tabs are

disengaged from the water shield,

lift the water shield up and away

from the vehicle.

5. Remove the filter. Reverse the

procedure to install the new filter.

Be careful when installing the new filter. Avoid bending or tearing the

filter and make sure it is fully seated in its mounting location after

installation.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less

effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used

by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.

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Checking the wiper blades

If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and

wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild

detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the

blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

Changing the wiper blades

When replacing wiper blade assemblies, always use a Motorcraft part or

equivalent. To make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to ACC,

then turn the wipers on. When the wipers reach the vertical position,

turn the ignition to LOCK.

To replace the wiper blades:

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

windshield and lock into the service

position.

2. Turn the blade at an angle from

the wiper arm. Push the lock pin

with a screwdriver to release the

blade and pull the wiper blade down

toward the windshield to remove it

from the arm.

3. Attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm and press it into place

until a click is heard.

SECURITIRE (IF EQUIPPED)

SecuriTires are designed to allow you to continue driving your vehicle a

limited number of miles when one of your vehicle’s tires is at low or even

zero air pressure.

At zero pressure, the SecuriTires will provide you with a minimum

driving capability of approximately 30 km (20 miles). How you drive and

the actual amount of air pressure left in your tires will determine exactly

how many miles can be driven.

To extend the mileage and help prevent damage to low or deflated tires:

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• do not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph). Drive at a reduced rate of speed, if

possible.

• avoid excessive hard steering and braking maneuvers, if possible.

• stop periodically to allow the tires to cool down.

Pressure alert system (if equipped)

Each of your SecuriTires is

monitored by a low tire pressure

sensor. A warning will appear in the

overhead console when the pressure

LOW TIRE

PRESSURE

in one of your tires drops below

acceptable levels or if the system

has malfunctioned.

This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC rules and with RS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is

ROOF

OPEN

subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2)

This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Maintenance warning

The LOW TIRE PRESSURE warning will illuminate and stay on when one

of your vehicle’s tires drops below 124 kPa (18 psi). The warning light

will also come on and stay lit if the Pressure Alert System has

malfunctioned.

If this warning appears, check the pressure in your tires as soon as

possible and adjust any tire that is low to the recommended air pressure

level.

If the warning remains on after you have adjusted the tires to the

recommended air pressure levels, take your vehicle to an authorized

Lincoln/Mercury dealer for service.

Flat tire warning

If the sensors detect a tire pressure lower than 68 kPa (10 psi), the LOW

TIRE PRESSURE warning will appear in the overhead console and the

message WARNING LOW TIRE PRESSURE will be displayed in the

message center, indicating an impending flat tire. If this condition occurs,

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your SecuriTire requires service as soon as possible. Refer to Servicing

your SecuriTires.

The Pressure Alert System will activate only when the vehicle is moving

faster than 15 km/h (10 mph).

Servicing your SecuriTires

If you cannot service your SecuriTire immediately, replace it with your

temporary spare as soon as safely possible.

Your temporary spare tire can be used until your SecuriTire has been

repaired.

It is recommended that you always have your SecuriTires serviced by an

authorized Michelin tire dealer. Each SecuriTire is equipped with a

pressure sensor around the wheel rim. This sensor could be

damaged when removing and installing the tire. Servicing a

SecuriTire at locations other than your Michelin tire dealer may

adversely affect your warranty.

If you have questions concerning your SecuriTires or servicing, pleas call

the Michelin Tire Information Line at 1-800-847-3435 or contact your

local Michelin tire dealer.

INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES

New vehicles are fitted with tires

that have their Tire Quality Grade

(described below) molded into the

tire’s sidewall. These Tire Quality

Grades are determined by standards

that the United States Department

of Transportation has set.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new

pneumatic tires for use on

passenger cars. They do not apply

to deep tread, winter-type snow

tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim

diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in

Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).

U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.

Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following

information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.

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Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of

the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified

government test course. For example, a tire grade 150 would wear one

and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire

grade 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual

conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the

norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and

differences in road characteristics and climate.

Traction A B C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest are A, B, and C, and they

represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under

test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor

traction performance.

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking

(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering

(turning) traction.

Temperature A B C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the

tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory

test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to

sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of

performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by

law.

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that

is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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SERVICING YOUR TIRES

Checking the tire pressure

• Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.

• Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been

parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km

(3 miles).

• Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the

Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the right rear door

jamb.

Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail

suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Tire rotation

Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear

differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate

them as indicated in the “Service Guide.” If you notice that the tires

wear unevenly, have them checked.

• Four tire rotation

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Replacing the tires

Replace the tires when the wear

band is visible through the tire

treads.

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the

handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll

over.

Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also

affect the accuracy of your speedometer.

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of

vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods

of time may result in damage to vehicle components.

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you

currently have on your vehicle.

Do not use any type of tire chains on this vehicle. This includes both

conventional and cable-type chains.

The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide traction in

rain or snow. However, during the winter months in some climates, you

may need to use snow tires.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Important safety precautions

Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank

may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.

If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel

tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly

in a collision.

The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is venting

vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before

completely removing the cap.

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or

mishandled.

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:

• Extinguish all smoking materials

and any open flames before

fueling your vehicle.

• Always turn off the vehicle before

fueling.

• Automotive fuels can be harmful

or fatal if swallowed. If fuel is

swallowed, call a physician

immediately, even if no symptoms

are immediately apparent. The

toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours.

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is

splashed on the skin, promptly remove contaminated clothing and

wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

• If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses, flush with water

for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

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• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of

disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors

or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. Consult a physician

immediately.

Choosing the right fuel

Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law

and could damage your vehicle.

Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic

compounds, including manganese-based compounds containing MMT.

Vehicles certified to California emission standards (indicated on the

underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are designed to

operate on California reformulated gasolines. If California reformulated

gasoline is not available when you refuel, your vehicle can be operated

on non-California fuels. However, even though your engine will perform

adequately on other gasolines, the performance of the emission control

devices and systems may be adversely affected.

Repair of damage caused by using a fuel that your vehicle was not

designed for may not be covered by your warranty.

Octane recommendations

Your vehicle is designed to use

“Premium” gasoline for optimum

performance with an (R+M)/2

octane rating of 91 or higher.

(R+M)/2 METHOD

Gasolines with lower octane ratings

can be used, but performance may decrease. We do not recommend

gasolines labeled as “Premium” in high altitude areas that are sold with

octane ratings less than 91.

Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly. However,

if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on fuel with the

recommended octane, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to

prevent any engine damage.

Fuel quality

If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability

problems during a cold start, try a different brand of gasoline. If the

problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician.

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The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a

gasoline specification to provide information on high quality fuels that

optimize the performance of your vehicle. We recommend the use of

gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are available.

It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel

tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.

Cleaner air

Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including

reformulated gasolines that contain oxygenates up to 10% ethanol or

15% MTBE.

Do not use gasolines containing methanol, which can damage critical fuel

system components. Damage resulting from the use of methanol may not

be covered by your warranty.

Running out of fuel

Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect

on modern powertrain components.

You may need to crank the engine several times before the system starts

to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. If you run out of fuel, your

Service Engine Soon light may come on. For more information on the

Service Engine Soon light, refer to the Instrumentation chapter.

Calculating fuel economy

To accurately calculate your vehicle’s fuel economy:

1. Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading.

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added

(in liters or gallons).

3. After at least three to five fuel tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and

record the current mileage reading.

4. Use one of the following equations to calculate fuel economy.

Liters used x 100 Ϭ Total kilometers traveled

Total miles traveled Ϭ Total gallons used

Keep a record for at least one month. This will provide an accurate

estimate of the vehicle’s fuel economy.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a

catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with

applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic

converter and other emission control components continue to work

properly:

• Use only unleaded fuel.

• Avoid running out of fuel.

• Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at

high speeds.

• Have the services listed in your “Service Guide” performed according

to the specified schedule.

The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in the “Service Guide” are

required because they are considered essential to the life and

performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.

If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for

maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting

emission control such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine

Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry

ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine

compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, the

charging system warning light, the “Service Engine Soon” light or the

temperature warning light. These events could indicate that the emission

control system is not working properly.

If you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have

the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive

if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill

you.

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By

law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,

sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not

permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent

it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on

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the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the

engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up

specifications.

Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete emission warranty

information.

Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing

In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of

the on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) system. If your “check engine/service

engine soon” light is on, reference the applicable light description in the

Warning Lights and Chimes section of your owners guide. Your vehicle

may not pass the I/M test with the “check engine/service engine soon”

light on.

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,

the OBD-II system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. To

ready the OBD-II system for I/M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city

and highway driving is necessary as described below:

• First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.

• Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop and go, city type traffic with

at least four idle periods.

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the

engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The

engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,

do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.

EXTERIOR BULBS

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do

not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to

break the next time the headlamps are operated.

To remove the headlamp bulb:

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position.

2. Lift the hood and remove the plastic sight shield covering the back of

the headlamps by lifting up on the rear corners to release the velcro

attachments. Lift the shield and pull towards the windshield.

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3. At the back of the headlamp, pull back and up slightly on the two

right angle brackets to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.

4. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose

the back of the bulb and wiring connector.

5. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by pulling

the connector rearward.

6. Remove the bulb retaining ring by

rotating it counterclockwise (when

viewed from the rear) about an

eighth of a turn to free it from the

bulb socket, and by sliding the ring

off the plastic base. Keep the ring

because it will be used again to

retain the new bulb.

7. Remove the old bulb from its socket by gently pulling it straight back

out of the socket. Do not turn the bulb while removing it.

To install the new bulb:

1. With the flat side of the bulb’s

plastic base facing upward, insert

the glass end of the bulb into the

socket. You may need to turn the

bulb left or right to line up the

grooves in the plastic base with the

tabs in the socket. When the

grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the plastic base

contacts the rear of the socket.

2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the

rear of the socket by rotating it clockwise until you feel a “stop.”

3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until it

snaps, locking it into position.

4. Before reinstalling the plastic sight shield, make sure the sight shield

tabs are properly seated under the grille molding.

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5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the

headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should

not need to align it again.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD)

on each headlamp. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the vertical

(up/down) and the horizontal (left/right) directions using your VHAD

system. The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the

assembly plant.

A bubble (vertical indicator) that is not centered between the two red

lines does not necessarily indicate out-of-aim headlamps. If your vehicle

is not positioned on a level surface, the slope will be included in the

vertical indication. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp

adjustment should be performed only when the beam direction appears

to be incorrect.

You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments.

If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle’s front structure

should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps.

Horizontal aim adjustment

1. With the hood open remove the

protective cover, locate the

horizontal indicator and adjusting

screw. They are located below the

viewing hole at the rear of the

headlamp assembly.

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2. Use a 4mm wrench or socket to

turn the horizontal adjusting screw

until the “0” mark on the yellow dial

lines up with the reference mark on

the marker (as shown) when viewed

directly from above.

Turning the horizontal adjusting

screw in the direction of the arrow

changes the horizontal aim as

shown.

Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. With the hood open, locate the

bubble level and vertical adjustment

screw. The adjustment screw is

located on the outboard side of the

headlamp.

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3. The “U” and “D” on the bubble

indicate the directional change (up

or down) of the vertical aim.

4. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to

turn the vertical adjusting screw

until the bubble is centered between

the two red lines which represents

the “0” mark position.

When the horizontal and vertical indicators are set to the “0” mark, the

headlamp has been properly aimed.

5. Replace the protective cover.

REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS

Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:

• interior overhead lamp

• map lamp

Using the right bulbs

Function

Headlamp

Trade Number

9007

Cornering lamp (front)

Backup lamp

3156K

3156

High-mount brakelamp

Park/turn lamp (front)

License plate lamp

Luggage compartment lamp (decklid ajar)

Side marker (front)

Side marker (rear)

Stoplamp and tail lamp

Redundant turn lamp (rear)

Glovebox lamp

912

3157K

168

912

194NA

916

3157K

194

Ash receptacle

1445

Ash tray (rear)

Cigar lighter (console)

1893

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Function

Trade Number

Door mounted lamp (front)

Illuminated visor mirror

Overhead console reading lamp (without

moon roof)

214-2

912

Passenger assist handle (rear seat)

211-2

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list of Ford-approved

cleaners, polishes and waxes.

Washing your vehicle

Wash your vehicle regularly with

cold or lukewarm water. Never use

strong detergents or soap. If your

vehicle is particularly dirty, use a

quality car wash detergent. Always

use a clean sponge, washing glove

or similar device and plenty of water

for best results. To avoid spots,

avoid washing when the hood is still

warm, immediately after or during

exposure to strong sunlight.

During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a

regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to

remove and also cause damage to the vehicle. Remove any exterior

accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash.

After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them.

Waxing your vehicle

Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every three

or four months, depending on operating conditions.

Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Remove any bugs and tar

before waxing vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with a clean cloth to

remove. Use tar remover to remove any tar spots.

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Repairing paint chips

Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with

touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory

line. Observe the application instructions on the products.

Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar

spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.

Cleaning the wheels

Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use

acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents. Never

use abrasives that will damage the finish of special wheel surfaces. Use a

tar remover to remove grease and tar.

Cleaning the engine

Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt

buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:

• Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high

pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.

• Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or

other engine components.

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning

the engine.

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• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the

running engine may cause internal damage.

Cleaning plastic exterior parts

Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if

necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or

petroleum-based cleaners.

Cleaning the exterior lamps

Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Use glass

cleaner or tar remover if necessary.

To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical

solvents or abrasive cleaners.

Cleaning the wiper blades

If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the windshield and wiper

blades with undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent.

Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not

use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

Cleaning the instrument panel

Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.

Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of

the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver

from undesirable windshield reflection.

Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts

Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended for

cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because

these actions may weaken the belt webbing.

Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are no

nicks, wear or cuts. If your vehicle has been involved in an accident,

refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter.

Underbody

Flush the complete underside of vehicle frequently. Keep body drain

holes unplugged. Inspect for road damage.

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Cleaning leather seats

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more

thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a

mild soap.

The type of scrubbing pad is very critical because the common 3M

“Scotch Brite” green pad is too aggressive and will damage the

leather surface.

• Spray a small amount of the leather cleaner on the pad and rub the

area to be cleaned with the pad using a circular motion. Only clean 1/4

of the area at a time. For heavily soiled areas, spray the cleaner

directly onto the leather (two squirts should be adequate) and rub

with the pad. Repeat if necessary.

• Use a soft, damp cloth to remove the loosened dirt and foam.

• Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use household cleaners, glass cleaner, alcohol solutions or

cleaner intended for vinyl, rubber or plastics. These products can

damage the leather.

In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet

clothing (wool, denim, leathers or other non-colorfast garments)

comes in contact with leather upholstery. If this occurs, the

leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent

staining.

“Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner” (product number AS-300) is

available from “First Brands” by calling 1–800–726–1001. This product

may also be available at many local automotive after market stores.

3M “Type T” Clean And Finish Scrubbing Pads (UPC 04011–01276) are

available through your local 3M distributor. Call 1–800–742–9649 for the

nearest distributor in your area.

PART NUMBER

(Obtain Locally)

PART NAME

Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner

3M “Type T” Clean and Finish

Scrubbing Pads

Woodtone trim

Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi-purpose cleaning solution.

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Inside windows

Use glass cleaner for the inside windows if they become fogged.

Cleaning mirrors

Do not clean your mirrors with a dry cloth or abrasive materials. Use a

soft cloth and mild detergent and water. Be careful when removing ice

from outside mirrors because you may damage the reflective surface.

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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

Air filter

4.6L DOHC V8 engine

FA-1615

Cabin air filter

Fuel filter

Battery

Oil filter

Spark plugs*

FP-5

FG-800A

BXT-65-750

FL-820-S

AWSF-32EE**

* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for

spark plug gap information.

**If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the

same service part number suffix letter “EE” as shown on the engine

decal.

REFILL CAPACITIES

Fluid

Ford Part

Name

Application

Capacity

Engine oil

Motorcraft

All

5.7L (6.0 quarts)

(includes filter 5W30 Super

change)

Premium

Motor Oil

Engine coolant Ford Premium All

13.5L

Cooling System

Fluid

(14.25 quarts)

Brake fluid

High

All

Fill to line in

reservoir

Performance

DOT 3 Motor

Vehicle Brake

Fluid

Power steering Motorcraft

fluid

Fill to line in

reservoir

MERCON௡

ATF

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Fluid

Ford Part

Name

Application

Capacity

Fuel tank

N/A

All

75.7L

(20.0 gallons)

13.0L

(13.7 quarts)

Automatic

transaxle

Motorcraft

MERCON௡V

ATF

Windshield

washer fluid

Ultra-Clear

Windshield

Washer

All

Fill to line in

reservoir

Concentrate

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

Ford Part

Number

Ford

Specification

Item

Name or

equivalent

High

Performance

DOT 3 Motor

Vehicle Brake

Fluid

Brake fluid

C6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A

and DOT 3

Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose

DOAZ-19584-AA ESB-M1C93-B or

latch, auxiliary

latch, seat

Grease

ESR-M1C159-A

F5AZ-19G209-AA

tracks, trunk

latches

Lock cylinders

Penetrating

Lubricant

Motorcraft

MERCON௡V

ATF

E8AZ-19A501-B N/A

XT-5-QM

Automatic

transaxle

(AX4N)

MERCON௡V

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Ford Part

Name or

equivalent

Ford Part

Number

Ford

Specification

Item

Engine oil

Motorcraft 5W30 XO-5W30-QSP

Super Premium

WSS-M2C153-G

and API

Motor Oil

Certification

Mark

Constant

velocity joints

CV Joint Grease E43Z-19590-A

(High Temp.)

ESP-M1C207-A

Engine coolant

Ford Premium

Cooling System

Fluid

E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A

Power steering Motorcraft

XT-2-QDX

MERCON௡

fluid

MERCON௡ ATF

Windshield

washer fluid

Ultra-Clear

Windshield

Washer

C9AZ-19550-AB ESR-M17P5-A

Concentrate

ENGINE DATA

Engine

4.6L DOHC V8 engine

281

260 @ 5500 rpm

272 lb. ft. @ 4500 rpm

Cubic inches

Horsepower

Torque

Recommended fuel grade

(R + M)/2

91 octane

Firing order

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Spark plug gap

Ignition system

Compression ratio

1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch)

EDIS

9.8:1

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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

Vehicle dimensions

(1) Overall length

(2) Overall width

(3) Overall height

(4) Wheelbase

mm (in)

5 294.7 (208.4)

1 870.3 (76.3)

1 421.9 (55.9)

2 769.8 (109.0)

1 600.2 (63.0)

1 562.1 (61.5)

(5) Track - Front

(5) Track - Rear

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety compliance label

The National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration Regulations require

MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.

DATE: XXXXX

FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX

GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG

RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX

that a Safety Compliance

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL

MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE

DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

Certification Label be affixed to a

vehicle and prescribe where the

Safety Compliance Certification

Label may be located. The Safety

Compliance Certification Label is

located on the front door latch pillar

on the driver’s side.

VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB

OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE

XX XXXKG/XXXXLB

TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX

XXXKG/XXXXLB

PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD

PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD

TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE

EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000

BAR INT TR TP/PS AXLE TR SPR T0000

XX XXX XX XXXX

UTC ∇FOHT-15294A10-GA

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Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number is

attached to a metal tag and is

located on the driver side

instrument panel.

AIR

BAG

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

ENGINE NUMBER

The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification

number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and

transfer case (if so equipped).

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

If you believe that your vehicle has

a defect that could cause a crash, or

could cause injury or death, you

should immediately inform the

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) in addition

to notifying Ford Motor Company.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and

if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a

recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved

in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free

at 1–800–424–9393 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write

to:

NHTSA

U.S. Department of Transportation

400 Seventh Street

Washington D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

the Hotline.

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Index

Air bag supplemental restraint

system ..........................................80

and child safety seats ..............81

description ................................80

disposal ......................................83

indicator light ...........................82

passenger air bag .....................81

Air suspension

Climate control system

automatic temperature

control ..............27,28,29,30,31,32

Clock ............................................33

Compass, electronic ....................55

calibration .................................57

set zone adjustment .................56

Controls .......................................62

Electronic sound system ............62

Emission control system ..........149

Engine ........................................162

service points ..........................127

Engine block heater ...................93

Engine coolant

checking and adding .......131,132

disposal ....................................133

refill capacities ........................133

Engine oil ...........................128,129

changing oil and oil filter .......130

checking and adding .......128,129

Exhaust fumes ............................93

Floor mats ...................................63

Fuel

calculating fuel economy .......148

improving fuel economy ........108

octane rating ...........................147

quality ......................................147

running out of fuel .................148

safety information relating to

automotive fuels .....................146

Fuel gauge ...................................10

Fuel pump shut-off switch .......109

Fuse panels

instrument panel ....................110

power distribution box ...........117

Fuses ...................................109,110

Gauges, Mechanical ....................10

engine coolant temperature

description ................................98

Anti-lock brake system

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Anti-theft system ........................63

Battery .......................................136

Brakes ..........................................95

anti-lock .....................................95

anti-lock brake system (ABS)

warning light .............................95

fluid, checking and adding ....130

traction control .........................97

Brake-shift interlock ...................99

Break-in period .............................2

Bulbs, replacing ........................150

headlamps ...............................150

specifications ..........................154

Changing a tire .........................119

Child safety seats ........................84

Childproof locks ..........................61

Chime

headlamps on ..............................9

Cleaning your vehicle ...............155

engine compartment ..............156

instrument panel ....................157

plastic parts ............................157

safety belts ..............................157

tail lamps .................................157

washing ....................................155

waxing .....................................155

wheels ......................................156

windows ..................................159

woodtone trim ........................158

gauge .........................................11

Headlamps

autolamp system .......................27

flashing ......................................26

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Index

high beam .................................26

Heating ........................................27

High beams

indicator light .............................8

Hood

heated ........................................61

side view mirrors (power) .......60

Moon roof ....................................52

Odometer .....................................10

Panic alarm feature, remote

release lever ............................127

Ignition

positions of the ignition ...........34

Jump-starting your vehicle .....122,

123

entry system ................................66

Parking brake ..............................96

Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....160

Power door locks ........................58

Power steering

attaching cables ......................123

disconnecting cables ..............124

Keyless entry system

fluid, checking and adding ....134

Refill capacities for fluids ........160

Relays ........................................109

Remote entry system .................65

illuminated entry ......................67

locking/unlocking doors ...........65

replacement/additional

autolock .....................................70

keypad .......................................68

programming entry code ........68,

69,70

Keys

transmitters ...............................67

replacing the batteries .............66

Reporting safety defects ..........166

Safety restraints

key in ignition chime .................9

Lamps

interior lamps ....................40,154

map lamps .................................40

Lights, warning and indicator

air bag ..........................................7

anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8

brake ............................................7

charging system ..........................8

oil pressure .................................9

safety belt ...................................7

service engine soon ....................6

turn signal indicator ...................8

Lubricant specifications ...........161

Message center ...........................12

date/economy button ...............15

menu button ..............16,17,18,19

reset button ..............................16

system check button ................13

warning messages .....................13

Mirrors

automatic locking mode

(retractor) ............................75,76

extension assembly ..................78

for children ...............................83

lap and shoulder belts ........74,75

maintenance ..............................79

proper use .................................73

warning light and chime ..9,78,79

Safety seats for children

attaching with tether straps ....88

automatic locking mode

(retractor) .................................85

in rear seat ................................88

tether anchorage hardware .....88

Seats ............................................71

adjusting the seat, power ........71

head restraints ..........................71

heated seats ..............................73

lumbar support .........................73

Servicing your vehicle ..............126

precautions when servicing ...126

automatic dimming rearview

mirror ........................................57

cleaning ...................................159

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Index

Speed control ..............................36

canceling a set speed ...............39

resuming a set speed ...............39

tap up/tap down .......................38

turning off .................................37

Speedometer ...............................10

Starting your vehicle .............90,92

Sunvisor .......................................52

Tachometer

mechanical cluster ...................11

Tilt steering wheel ......................40

Tires ....................................142,144

changing ..................................119

checking the pressure ............144

replacing ..................................145

rotating ....................................144

snow tires and chains ............145

treadwear ................................143

Traction control

Vehicle loading ..........................104

Ventilating your vehicle .............94

Warning chimes .............................6

Wheels

anti-theft lug nuts ..................121

Windows

accessory delay .........................60

power windows, operating .......59

Windshield washer fluid and

wipers

checking and adding fluid .....131

checking and replacing wiper

blades ......................................139

operation ...................................34

Wrecker towing .........................124

off light ........................................9

Trailer towing ............................105

tips ...........................................107

Transaxle .....................................99

automatic operation .......100,101,

102,103

Transmission .............................134

fluid, checking and adding

(automatic) .............................134

Trunk

using the remote entry

system to open .........................66

Turn signal

lever ...........................................35

Universal transmitter ..................52

erasing channels .......................55

operating ...................................54

programming .............................53

Vehicle dimensions ...................163

Vehicle headlamp aiming

device (VHAD) .........................152

Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) ..........................................165

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Filling station information

Recommended fuel

Unleaded fuel only - 91 octane

(R+M/2)

Fuel tank capacity

Engine oil capacity

(with filter change)

75.7L (20.0 gallons)

5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft

5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,

Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G

Automatic transaxle fluid capacity 13.0L (13.7 quarts). Use

Motorcraft Mercon௢V ATF

(part# XT-5-QM), Ford

Specification WSS-M2C202-B

Tire size and pressure

Hood release

Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on

passenger’s door panel

Pull handle under the left side of

the instrument panel

Coolant capacity

13.5L (14.25 quarts)

Power steering fluid capacity

Fill to line in reservoir

Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific

application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON௡ and/or

MERCON V௡ approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both

MERCON௡ and MERCON௡ V requirements and will be labeled as such.

Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON௡ or only MERCON௡ V

requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON௡

and MERCON௡ V. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the

dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your “Service Guide” to

determine the correct service interval.

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