Ford Automobile 2005 E 150 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Warning and control lights

Gauges

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo

AM/FM stereo cassette

AM/FM stereo with CD

AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD

Climate Controls

Heater only

Manual heating and air conditioning

Lights

Headlamps

Turn signal control

Bulb replacement

Driver Controls

Windshield wiper/washer control

Steering wheel adjustment

Power windows

Mirrors

Speed control

Locks and Security

Keys

Locks

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Maintenance and Specifications

197

Engine compartment

Engine oil

Battery

Fuel information

Air filter(s)

Part numbers

Refill capacities

Lubricant specifications

199

200

203

211

226

227

228

233

Accessories

Index

240

243

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get

well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more

you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and

pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the

following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your

particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe

options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It

is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the

engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.

collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump

shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In

this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments

highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be

read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is

imperative that you consult the

relevant section of this guide before

touching or attempting adjustment

of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in

protecting the environment. Correct

vehicle usage and the authorized

disposal of waste, cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant

steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this

guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving, maintain speeds below

70 mph (110 km/h) and vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to

give the moving parts a chance to break in. Do not tow a trailer during

this break-in period. For more information regarding trailer towing, refer

to Trailer towing in the Driving chapter.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,

Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke

Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions

Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description

of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide

that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and

storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially

includes information about the performance or status of various systems

and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake

systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford

Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may

access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your

vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of

collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The

recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.

The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the

occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected

to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do

not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,

unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,

other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful

authority. Other parties may seek to access the information

independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

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Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic

controls.

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow

the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s

Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and

maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.

Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,

failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

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Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation

Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance

manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the

Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent

supplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body

Builders Advisory Service at 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited

Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance

usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody

temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which

could lead to fires.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

Ford Ambulance Preparation

Package, it will be indicated on the

Certification label. The label is

located on the driver’s side door

pillar or on the rear edge of the

driver’s door. You can determine

whether the ambulance

manufacturer followed Ford’s

recommendations by directly

contacting that manufacturer. Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package is

only available on certain 6.0L Diesel

engine equipped vehicles.

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Using your vehicle as a stationary power source (PTO)

Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for

operating a vehicle equipped with an aftermarket power take-off system.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with

features and options that are different from the ones that are described

in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that

complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided

supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations

and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this

Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Air Bag-Front

Child Seat

Fasten Safety Belt

Air Bag-Side

Child Seat Installation

Warning

Child Seat Lower

Anchor

Child Seat Tether

Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum Based

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction

Master Lighting Switch

Fog Lamps-Front

Speed Control

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fuse Compartment

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Compartment Release

Symbol

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Engine Coolant

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,

or Sparks

Battery Acid

Fan Warning

Explosive Gas

MAX

MIN

Maintain Correct Fluid

Level

Power Steering Fluid

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Jack

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter

Check fuel cap

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may

illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the

respective system inspected immediately.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Diesel engine, it has a unique cluster,

refer to Starting the engine in your 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct

Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.

Service engine soon: The Service

engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first

turned to the ON position to check

the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On

Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to

On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could

damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid

heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced

immediately.

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.

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Electronic throttle control (if

equipped): Illuminates when the

engine has defaulted to a

’limp-home’ operation. Report the

fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when

the fuel cap may not be properly

installed. Continued driving with

this light on may cause the Service

Engine Soon warning light to come

on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the

Maintenance and Specification chapter.

Brake system warning light: To

confirm the brake system warning

light is functional, it will

momentarily illuminate when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

BRAKE

when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,

or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON

position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this

time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after

releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake

system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle

checked by your dealer immediately.

Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or

ABS

continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected, have the system

serviced immediately. Normal braking

is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when ignition is turned

to ON, continues to flash or remains

on, have the system serviced

immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the

supplemental restraint system has been detected.

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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten

your safety belt. A chime will also

sound to remind you to fasten your

safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when

the battery is not charging properly.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel

level in the fuel tank is at or near

empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this

chapter).

Check gauge: Illuminates when any

of the following conditions has

occurred:

CHECK

GAGE

• The engine coolant temperature

is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the

hazard lights are turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps are turned on.

Transmission control indicator

light (TCIL): Illuminates when the

OVERDRIVE

overdrive function of the

transmission has been turned off,

refer to the Driving chapter. If the

light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission

serviced soon, or damage may occur.

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Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door

is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the

driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is

set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5

km).

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the

current vehicle speed.

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Engine coolant temperature

gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating

temperature, the needle will be in

the normal range (between “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 and

let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Odometer: Registers the total miles

(kilometers) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles

(kilometers) of individual journeys.

Press the SELECT/RESET control

once to switch from the odometer to

the trip odometer. Press the control

again to select Trip A and Trip B features. To reset the trip, press and

hold the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine

speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer continuously at the top of

the scale may damage the engine.

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Battery voltage gauge: Indicates

the battery voltage when the

ignition is in the ON position. If the

pointer moves and stays outside the

normal operating range, have the

vehicle’s electrical system checked

as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The

needle should stay in the normal

operating range (between “L” and

“H”). If the needle falls below the

normal range, stop the vehicle, turn

off the engine and check the engine

oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle

checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Fuel gauge: Indicates

approximately how much fuel is left

in the fuel tank (when the ignition

is in the ON position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The FUEL icon and arrow indicates

which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Seek: Press

to find the

next listenable station down/up the

frequency band.

2. Tune: Press

to manually

adjust the radio frequency down/up.

3. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

AM/FM

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4. Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band

AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,

press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

5. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

VOL

PUSH

VOL

PUSH

6. Tone: Press TONE until the

desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade

TONE

CLK

appears on the display. Turn the

volume control to raise/lower the

levels, or to move the audio sound

from the right to left or the front to

back (if equipped).

7. CLK (Clock): To set the hour,

press and hold CLK until CLOCK

SET appears in the display. Press

TONE

CLK

SEEK to decrease

increase the hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the

display. Press TUNE to decrease

or increase

the minutes.

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AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED)

13 14 15 16 17

VOL - PUSH ON

CLK

FM1

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

TAPE

AMS

SEEK

TUNE

SIDE

REW

1 - 2

SCAN

1. Balance: Press to shift sound to

the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

3. CLK: To set the hour, press and

hold CLK. Then press SEEK to

CLK

decrease

hours.

or increase

the

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease

or increase the minutes.

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Entertainment Systems

TAPE

AMS

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press

and hold to activate Automatic

Music Search (allows you to quickly

locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the

next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current

selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have

a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape

direction.

SIDE

1 - 2

6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind

the tape.

REW

FF (fast forward): Press to

advance the tape.

7. Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band

AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,

press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

Dolby௡ noise reduction: Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape

noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

9. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief

sampling of all listenable radio

stations or all tape selections. Press

again to stop.

10. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

Press TUNE

to change

frequency down/up

11. Seek: Press and

release

for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

12. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

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Entertainment Systems

13. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

14. Bass: Press

decrease/increase the bass output.

15. Treble: Press

decrease/increase the treble output.

16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a

tape.

17. Cassette door: Insert a cassette into the cassette door.

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)

16 17

VOL - PUSH ON

SCN

CLK

FM1

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

DISC

SEEK

TUNE

COMP

SHUFFLE

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1. Balance: Press

to shift

sound to the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press

to shift

sound to the front/rear speakers.

3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a

brief sampling of all listenable

stations or CD tracks. Press again to

stop.

4. CLK: To set the hour, press and

hold CLK and press SEEK to

CLK

decrease

hours.

or increase

the

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease

or increase the minutes.

5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD.

6. COMP (Compression): In CD

mode, press to bring louder and

softer levels into more comfortable

listening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display.

SHUFFLE

7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the

tracks on the CD in random order.

Press again to turn off.

8. Memory presets: To set a

SHUFFLE

station: Select frequency band

AM/FM; tune to a station. Press and

hold a preset button until sound returns. This radio is equipped with six

station memory preset controls which allow you to set up to six AM

stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

9. CD:

Press and hold until

desired point of a selection is

reached.

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Entertainment Systems

10.

CD: Press and hold until

desired point of a selection is

reached.

11. Tune: In radio mode, press to

move up or down the frequency

band in individual increments.

12. Seek: Press and release

SEEK

for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

14. CD: Press to enter CD mode or

to play a CD already loaded into the

system.

15. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

16. Bass: Press

increase/decrease the bass output.

17. Treble: Press

increase/decrease the treble output.

DISC

18. CD slot: Insert a CD printed

side up.

CD units are designed to play

commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only.

Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and

re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when

used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a

scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper

(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The

label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is

recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent

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Entertainment Systems

felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may

damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

15 16

DISC

SHUF

SCAN

SEEK

REW

COMP

MUTE

TUNE

LOAD

BASS

BAL

SEL

TREB

FADE

PUSH ON

12 11

1. Seek: Press and release

SEEK for previous/next

strong station, or track of the

current disc.

2. Rewind: Press and hold until the

desired point of a selection is

reached.

Fast forward: Press and hold until

the desired point of a selection is

reached.

3. Comp (Compression): The compression feature operates in CD mode

and brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent

listening level. Press the COMP control until COMP ON is displayed.

4. Mute: Press to MUTE the playing

media. Press again return to playing

media.

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Entertainment Systems

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press

and hold to eject all loaded discs. If

disc is not removed, it will reload

into the system. Works with the ignition on or off.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the treble output.

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance and Fade controls to adjust

levels. Use with MENU to set the

clock and RDS function on/off.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access clock mode, RDS on/off,

Traffic announcement mode,

Program type mode, Shuffle and

Compression mode.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio

and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio

broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio

stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS

technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press

SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is

broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most

U.S. markets.

FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a

certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,

R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.

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Show TYPE: Displays the station’s call letters format.

Shuffle: With a CD playing, press to play tracks in a random order.

Press MENU until SHUF appears in the display. Use SEL to select SHUF

DISC, SHUF TRAC or SHUF OFF.

Compression: With a CD playing, this feature brings soft and loud CD

passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU until

compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the

compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL

control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS

is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (

) or decrease (

) the

hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

10. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band

AM/FM; tune to a station, press and

hold a preset button until sound

returns.

11. CD: Press to select CD mode.

12. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. In CD

mode, press to begin radio play.

Autostet: Stores the six strongest stations without erasing your current

presets. To activate, press and momentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will

flash in the display. The six strongest stations will fill the memory preset

buttons for AM/FM1/FM2 if enough stations are available. If not, stations

will be repeated.

Press again to deactivate.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

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14. Load: Press LOAD to load a CD

in the system. The display will read

SELECT SLOT. Select the desired

memory preset slot (1–6). The display will then read LOAD CD. Partially

load the CD label side up and the system will pull the CD in. LOADING

CD# will appear in the display. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to

six discs at once.

15. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in

random order.

16. Scan: Press SCAN to move up

the radio frequency band. SCAN

automatically finds a station, plays it

for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop.

CD: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of CD tracks. Press again to stop.

17. Disc tune: Radio: Press

the radio frequency band. CD:

Press to select the previous/next CD.

to manually tune down or up

SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SINGLE

CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)

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1. SEEK: Press and release

SEEK for previous/next

strong station or track.

2. TEXT: The filename (Fi), song

title (So), artist text (Ar) or album

text (AL) may be viewed while

playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the

message display, its corresponding text indicator (Fi, So, Ar, or AL) is

shown in the elapsed time display. Press TEXT to scroll through the text

fields. The display will scroll through all of the text in the current field

before changing to the next field. (TEXT must be pressed within 3

seconds of the previous press to proceed to the next/last text display.

The last text field shown on the display will become the new display

message default.

TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio

comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite

reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions

are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United

States.

3. AUX: Press to toggle between the

current playing media and DVD (if

equipped).

4. MUTE: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again to return to

playing media.

5. EJ: Press to eject a CD.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the treble output.

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7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance, Fade and other menu

selections.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access AUTOSET, Speed sensitive

volume and Setting the clock.

Autoset: Press MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press SEL

to toggle ON/OFF. Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations

without losing your original manually set preset stations for

AM/FM1/FM2. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station

stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong

stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT

MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (

) or decrease

(

) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

Folder/Track mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in

the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within

selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are

accessible) MODE.

10. REPEAT: Repeats the current

CD/MP3 track when active (ON).

Press to show repeat status. Press

again to toggle status.

11. SHUFFLE: Plays CD/MP3

tracks in random order when active

(ON). Press to show shuffle status.

Press again to toggle status.

12. FOLDER

: Press to access

the next MP3 directory.

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13. FOLDER

: Press to access

the previous MP3 directory.

14. FF(Fast forward): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection

is reached.

15. REW(Rewind): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection

is reached.

16. SAT (if equipped): Your radio

comes equipped with Satellite Ready

capability. The kit to enable the

Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed satellite

instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United

States.

17. BAND: Press to toggle between

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

18. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band; tune

to a station, press and hold a preset

button until sound returns.

19. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

20. CD: Press to enter CD mode.

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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12

cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,

certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not

function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular

shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs

with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted

into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to

become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be

identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive

labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your

dealer for further information.

21. COMP(Compression): Brings

soft and loud CD passages together

for a more consistent listening level

when in CD mode. Press COMP to turn the feature ON/OFF.

22. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a

brief sampling of radio stations or

CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.

23. CAT/Tune: Press

manually tune down/up the radio frequency band.

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your

radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable

Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite

instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.

Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United

States.

For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free

888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at

www.siriusradio.com

24. CD slot: Insert a CD with the label side up.

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PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX

CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)

1. SEEK: Press and release

SEEK

for previous/next

strong station or track.

2. TEXT: The filename (Fi), song

title (So), artist text (Ar) or album

text (AL) may be viewed while

playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the

message display, its corresponding text indicator (Fi, So, Ar, or AL) is

shown in the elapsed time display. Press TEXT to scroll through the text

fields. The display will scroll all of the text in the current field before

changing to the next field. (TEXT must be pressed within 3 seconds of

the previous button press to proceed to the next/last text display.)

TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio

comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite

reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions

are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit

only available in the continental United States.

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3. AUX: Press to toggle between the

current playing media and DVD (if

equipped).

4. MUTE: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again to return to

playing media

5. EJ: Press to eject a CD. Press EJ

and a memory preset to eject a

specific disc. Press and hold to eject

all loaded discs.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the treble output.

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance, Fade and other menu

functions.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press to access the

following functions:

Compression: Brings soft and loud

CD passages together for a more

consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until

compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the

compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL

control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT

MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (

) or decrease

(

) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

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Folder/Track Mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in

the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within

selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are

accessible) MODE.

10. REPEAT: Press to repeat the

current CD/MP3 track. Press again

to disable.

11. SHUFFLE: Press play the

CD/MP3 tracks on the current disc

in random order. Press again to

disable.

12. FOLDER

: Press to access

the next MP3 directory.

13. FOLDER

: Press to access

the previous MP3 directory

14. FF(Fast forward): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection

is reached.

15. REW(Rewind): In CD/MP3

mode, press until desired selection

is reached.

16. SAT (if equipped): Your radio

comes equipped with Satellite Ready

capability. The kit to enable the

Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed satellite

instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed

satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

17. BAND: Press to toggle between

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

18. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency, tune to a

station, press and hold a preset

button until sound returns.

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19. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

20. Load: Press to load a CD. Press

LOAD and a memory preset to load

to a specific disc slot. Press and

hold to load up to six discs.

21. CD: Press to enter CD mode.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12

cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,

certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not

function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular

shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs

with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted

into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to

become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be

identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive

labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your

dealer for further information.

22. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a

brief sampling of radio stations or

CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.

23. Disc/Tune: Press

manually tune down/up the radio frequency band, or to listen to the

previous/next CD.

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your

Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit

to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed

Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer

installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.

For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free

888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at

www.siriusradio.com

24. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up.

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RADIO FREQUENCIES

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications

Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal

may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency

is displayed.

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after

10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:

• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.

• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being

played.

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CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods

of time.

• Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

• Clean using a circular motion.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12

cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,

certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not

function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular

shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs

with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted

into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to

become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be

identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive

labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your

dealer for further information.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If

service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

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Climate Controls

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the

airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

FLR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm

weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air

flow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select MIX.

2. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set the fan speed to HI.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the

airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the

instrument panel vents only.

NORM A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the

instrument panel vents only.

VENT: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

FLR: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

MIX: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select MIX.

2. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set the fan speed to HI.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

REAR FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear fan controls adjust the

volume of air circulated in the rear

of the vehicle.

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Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

• The first position turns on the

parking, tail, license plate and

side marker lamps.

• The outer position turns on the

headlamps.

Battery saver

The battery saver will turn off the courtesy lamps in 10 minutes if a door

is left open and the key is not in the ignition. The battery saver will also

shut off the demand interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition control

has been turned off and key removed.

The battery saver can be programmed to turn all the interior lamps off

after two minutes. - Have all doors closed before starting the procedure:

1. Put key into the RUN position (Do not start the vehicle).

2. After the odometer is displayed, press and release the rest button 10

times. (Step 2 must be completed in 60 seconds)

3. The words ’Battery Saver’ will be displayed.

4. Press the reset button to select/toggle between ’2 minutes’ or ’30

minutes’ duration.

5. Once your time choice is displayed, wait until the odometer is

displayed (approximately 30 seconds).

6. The battery saver feature will now work with the new time duration.

Note: The vehicle comes from the factory set at 2 minutes. The vehicle

will automatically change to 30 minutes, regardless of its current

duration, once the odometer reads over 50 miles.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:

• the ignition must be in the ON position,

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and

• the parking brake must be disengaged.

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Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system

does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide

adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your

headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Push the lever toward the

instrument panel to activate. Pull

the lever towards you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate

and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

To adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel, rotate the dimmer

control clockwise/counterclockwise

when the headlamp control is in the

parking lamp or low-beam position.

To turn on the interior lamps, rotate

the dimmer control fully

counterclockwise.

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF

position.

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HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT

The headlamps are designed to be mechanically aimed, but can also be

aimed visually by doing the following:

1. Park your vehicle on a level

surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters)

away from a vertical plain surface

(3). Check your headlamp alignment

at night or in a dark area so that

you can see the headlamp beam

pattern.

• (1) Eight feet

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) Twenty-five feet

• (4) Horizontal reference line

• (5) Center of headlamps

• (6) Center line of the vehicle

2. The center of the headlamp is marked either on the lens (a circle or

cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or

feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the

ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the

wall or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps

and open the hood.

4. Locate the high intensity area of

the beam pattern and place the top

edge of the intensity zone even with

the horizontal reference line (4). If

the top edge of the high intensity

area is not even with the horizontal

line, follow the next step to adjust

it.

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• Aerodynamic: Locate the

vertical adjuster (2) for each

headlamp. Adjust the aim by

turning the adjuster control either

clockwise (to adjust up) or

counterclockwise (to adjust

down).

• Sealed beam: Locate the vertical

adjuster (1) for each headlamp.

Adjust the aim by turning the

adjuster control either clockwise

(to adjust up) or

counterclockwise (to adjust

down).

6. In addition to the horizontal line

marked in step 2, a pair of vertical

lines (5) must be marked at the

center line of the headlamps on the

wall or screen.

7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam

pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the

vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the left

edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow

the next step to adjust it.

• Aerodynamic: Locate the horizontal adjuster (1) for each headlamp.

Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the

high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the

headlamp under adjustment.

• Sealed beam: Locate the horizontal adjuster (2) for each headlamp.

Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the

high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the

headlamp under adjustment.

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Lights

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Cargo and dome lamps with rear headliner

Rear cargo lamps equipped with an

ON/OFF/DOOR control will light

when:

• doors are closed and the control

is in the ON position

• control is in the DOOR position

and any door is open

• headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise

When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you

open the doors or fully rotate the headlamp control.

Third row courtesy/reading/cargo lamps

The dome portion of the lamp, the

center light, can be turned on when

the headlamp control is rotated fully

counterclockwise or when any door

is opened.

With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can

be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

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Front and rear courtesy/reading

lamps

The dome portion of the lamp, the

center light, can be turned on when

the headlamp control is rotated fully

counterclockwise or when any door

is opened.

The reading lamp portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on

and off at the lamp.

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs

must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an

“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern

and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly

or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn

time.

Function

Number

Trade number

of bulbs

Headlamps (sealed beam)

Headlamps (aerodynamic)

Park lamp and turn signal (front)

Back-up lamps

H5054

9007

4157K or 3157K

3156K or 3156

168

License plate lamp

Stop/tail/turn/side marker lamp

High-mount brakelamp

Cargo lamp

Dome lamp (standard)

Map/reading lamp

3457K or 3357K

912

211-2

912

211-2

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer

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Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.

2. Push each clip tab toward the

engine compartment and lift upward

to the stop position, then remove

the headlamp assembly.

3. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb by pulling

rearward.

4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by

rotating it counterclockwise, and

slide the ring off the plastic base.

5. Pull the bulb straight out.

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.

NOTE: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with

alcohol before being used.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.

2. Remove the two headlamp screws

and bezel from the headlamp

housing.

3. Remove the four headlamp bulb

retaining screws and the retaining

ring.

4. Remove the headlamp.

5. Disconnect the electrical

connector from the bulb and remove

the bulb.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.

2. Remove two screws and pull lamp assembly away from the vehicle.

3. Rotate the bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove.

4. Carefully pull the bulb straight

out of the socket.

To complete installation, follow the

removal procedures in reverse order.

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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

The interior cargo lamp (if equipped), on vehicles without a rear

headliner, will have to be removed from under the high-mount brakelamp

assembly located inside the vehicle. Then:

1. Remove the two screws from the

high-mount brakelamp assembly and

lift the lamp from the vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the

lamp assembly by turning

counterclockwise.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight

out of the socket.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF

and then remove the two screws

and the license plate lamp assembly

from the rear door.

2. Remove bulb socket from lamp

assembly by turning

counterclockwise.

3. Pull the bulb out from socket and

push in the new bulb.

To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch to the

OFF position and then remove the

four screws and the lamp assembly

from vehicle.

2. Rotate bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove from

lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight

out of the socket and push in the

new bulb.

To install the lamp, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end

of the control away from you to

increase the speed of the wipers;

rotate towards you to decrease the

speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end

of the stalk:

• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers

will swipe three times with

washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

Changing the wiper blades

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle

from the wiper arm. Push the lock

pin manually to release the blade

and pull the wiper blade down

toward the windshield to remove it

from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm and press it into place

until a click is heard.

3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance.

4. Poor wiper quality can sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper

blades, refer to Window and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter.

5. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to

scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The

layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the

wiper rubber element.

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TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull and hold the steering wheel

release control toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or

down until you find the desired

location.

3. Release the steering wheel

release control. This will lock the

steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to

your option package.

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Press the release on the door to

open the storage compartment.

The storage compartment may be

used to secure sunglasses or a

similar object.

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Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of

aftermarket garage door openers:

1. Place Velcro hook onto side of

aftermarket transmitter opposite of

actuator control.

2. Place the transmitter into storage

compartment, control down.

3. Place the provided height

adaptors onto the back of the

GARAGE control as needed.

4. Press the GARAGE control to

activate the transmitter.

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)

Outside air temperature

The outside temperature display is

contained in the overhead console.

The temperature display can be

turned off and on by pressing the

SELECT control on the overhead

console. The temperature can be

displayed in Centigrade or

Fahrenheit by pressing the SELECT

control.

73˚ NW

If the outside temperature falls

below 3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from “ICE” to the outside

temperature at a two second rate for one minute.

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Compass

The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle

heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

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 or on the vehicle may also affect compass

accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration

of the compass.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in by referring to the zone

map.

3 2

2. Turn the ignition to the ON

position.

7 8 91011

3. Press and hold the SELECT

control until VAR appears in the

display, then release. The display

should show the current zone

number.

4. Press the SELECT control until

the desired zone number appears.

The display will flash and then

return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open

area free from steel structures and

high voltage lines:

• Press and hold the SELECT

control until CAL appears in the

display (approximately eight

seconds) and release.

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• Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until

CAL indicator turns off in about 2–3 complete circles.

• The compass is now calibrated.

CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly

important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,

drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using

such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety

and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency

situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications

equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular

phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications

systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to

avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to

operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

Power outlets are designed for

accessory plugs only. Do not

hang any type of accessory or

accessory bracket from the plug.

Improper use of the power

outlet can cause damage not

covered by your warranty.

The auxiliary power point is located

on the instrument panel.

A second power point (if equipped)

is located behind the driver’s seat on the upper trim panel.

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use

the power point.

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element.

The maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse

rating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts,

a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should

supply a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a

blown fuse.

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Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let

children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure

themselves.

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free

of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in

the proximity of the window openings.

Press and hold the bottom part of

the rocker switch to open the

window. Press and hold the top part

of the rocker switch to close the

window.

ACCESSORY DELAY

With accessory delay, after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF

position, the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten

minutes or until any door is opened.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select

mirror or

mirror.

to adjust the left

to adjust the right

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

disable the adjust function.

Spotter mirror

Note: New spotter mirrors may be stiff, requiring several cycles before

the spotter adjustment effort eases.

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Standard mirror

The spotter mirror only can be tilted

from top to bottom. Move the lower

mirror manually up/down to increase

side and rear visibility. Apply

pressure only in the center of the

spotter mirror along the top or

bottom edges to adjust the tilt

feature. Do not apply any force on the left or right edges of the

standard mirror spotter section, as this may lead to a mirror

fracture.

Telescoping mirror

The spotter mirror has a swivel that

allows it to tilt up and down, and

also to tilt left and right to increase

side and rear visibility.

Fold-away mirrors

The mirrors can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow

spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a

garage with the trailer tow mirror.

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The telescoping feature (if

equipped) allows the mirror to

extend approximately 3.15 inches

(80 mm). This feature is especially

useful to the driver when towing a

trailer.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)

or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed

control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).

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

are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed

control are located on the steering

wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release

it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET ACCEL control

and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

Note:

COAST

• Vehicle speed may vary

momentarily when driving up and

down a steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below

your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

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Resuming a set speed

Press the RES (resume) control and

release it. This will automatically

return the vehicle to the previously

set speed. The RES control will not

work if the vehicle speed is not

faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).

COAST

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher

speed:

• Press and hold the SET ACCEL

control until you get to the

desired speed, then release the

control. You can also use the SET

ACCEL control to operate the

Tap-Up function. Press and

COAST

release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in increments by

1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the

vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control.

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set

speed:

• Press and hold the COAST

control until you get to the

desired speed, then release the

COAST

control. You can also use the

COAST control to operate the

Tap-Down function. Press and

release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in increments by

1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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• Depress the brake pedal until the

desired vehicle speed is reached,

press the SET ACCEL control.

COAST

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the

speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal. This will

not erase your vehicle’s

previously set speed.

• Press the speed control OFF

control.

Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed

control set speed memory is erased.

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Locks and Security

KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a

second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an

emergency.

Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key

will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied

keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized dealer.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press U to unlock all doors and L to

lock all doors.

Memory lock

If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote

transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automatically

lock after it is closed.

Back cargo door lock (if equipped)

The passenger side rear cargo door

has a power door lock control

mounted on the inside of the door.

When this lock is pressed, all doors

will lock/unlock.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is

approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could

be caused by:

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle, or

• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

The remote entry system allows you

to lock or unlock all vehicle doors

without a key. Note:

• The lock and unlock features

work when the ignition is in any

position.

• The panic feature is active when

the ignition is in either the 1

(ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3

(OFF) positions.

If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take

ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the dealership in order to

aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate.

2. Press

doors.

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

Locking the doors

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, and the

horn will chirp once. If any vehicle door is open or ajar, the horn will

chirp twice.

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Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. Press the control again, or turn the

ignition to the 1 (ACCESSORY) or 4 (ON) position to deactivate the

alarm.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 2

(LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium

battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

halves of the remote entry

transmitter near the key ring. DO

NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER

AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE

FRONT HOUSING OF THE

REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

2. Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals on the back

surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when

disposing of transmitter batteries.

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry

transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery

down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing

cavity.

5. Snap the two halves back together.

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Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter

to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter

should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed

because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry

transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all

remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for

reprogramming.

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four)

available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters

are not present during programming procedure, the ones missing during

programming will no longer operate the vehicle.

To reprogram the remote entry

transmitters:

1. Place the key in the ignition and

turn from the (2) LOCK position to

(3) OFF.

2. Cycle eight times rapidly (within

10 seconds) between the (3) OFF

position and (4) ON. Note: The

eighth turn must end in the (4) ON

position.

3. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming

mode has been activated.

4. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.

Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the

procedure over again.

5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry

transmitter has been programmed.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to program each additional remote entry

transmitter (up to four transmitters).

7. Turn the ignition to the (3) OFF position after you have finished

programming all of the remote entry transmitters.

8. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming

mode has been exited.

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Illuminated entry

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

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

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:

• the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) or 1 (ACCESSORY)

position, or

• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position

for the illuminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or

• any door is open.

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Seating and Safety Restraints

SEATING

Notes:

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the

seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of

injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)

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

moving.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

Lift handle to move seat forward or

backward.

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Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Using the manual lumbar support

The lumbar support control is

located on the inboard side of the

driver’s seat.

Turn the lumbar support control

clockwise to increase firmness.

Turn the lumbar support control

counterclockwise to increase

softness.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the front

portion of the seat cushion.

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Press to raise or lower the rear

portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat

forward, backward, up or down.

Quick release captains chair (7 passenger configuration second

row only)

To remove the seat:

1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt

from the seat by inserting a key or

small screwdriver into the slot in the

detachable anchor and lifting

upward.

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Stow the tongue end of the

detachable anchor.

2. Pull the seat latch handle, then

pull the seat toward the right side of

the vehicle to disengage four pins

from the floor mount.

3. Remove the seat.

To install the seat:

Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely in

position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent

proper seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat while the

vehicle is in motion.

1. Position the seat to the floor

mount.

2. Pull the seat latch handle downward to lock the seat in position.

3. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the seat belt

tongue into detachable anchor until you hear a “click” and feel the latch

engage.

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REAR SEATS

Accessing the 3rd, 4th and 5th row seats (if equipped)

To make access to the 4th and 5th

row seats easier, attach the 3rd and

4th row passenger side seat belts to

the trim panel by using the snaps

attached to the seat belt webbing

and the trim panel.

Rear bench seat

To remove the seats:

1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt

from the seat by inserting a key or

small screwdriver into the slot in the

detachable anchor and lifting

upward (2nd row passenger side

only).

Stow the tongue end of the

detachable anchor (2nd row only).

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2. Pull the LH/RH seat latch

handles, located under the seat,

rearward to release the latch hook

ends from the front strikers.

3. Move the seat rearward and lift the seats rear hooks away from the

rear strikers prior to lifting the front hooks out from the front strikers.

4. With assistance, remove the seat assembly.

• To remove the 3rd, 4th, and 5th row seats (if equipped), repeat steps

2 through 4.

To install the seat:

1. Position the seat in the vehicle.

2. Align front hooks to front strikers, prior to lowering the rear hooks

and aligning them with the rear strikers.

3. Engage the LH/RH latch rod hook ends in the front striker locking

holes.

4. Rotate the LH/RH latch handles forward, and at the same time slide

the seat assembly forward to engage the strikers. Continue forward

movement until the seat reaches the end of its travel.

5. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted, then insert the seat belt

tongue into detachable anchor until you hear a “click” and feel the latch

engage (2nd row only).

Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is

occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back

seat where they can be properly restrained.

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

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

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.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

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 the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder.

3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

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Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been

closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check

seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle (the buckle closest to

the direction the tongue is coming

from) until you hear a snap and feel

it latch. Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release

button and remove the tongue from

the buckle.

The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are

combination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger and

rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes

described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which allows 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 approximately 5 mph (8

km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce

forward movement of the driver and passengers.

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Automatic locking mode

When to use the 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.

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a

passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children

12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat

whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety

seats for children later in this chapter.

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 pulled out.

• 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.

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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.

After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboard

seating positions (except the driver position, which does not

have this feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify

that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still

functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for

proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or

any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked

according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace

the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in

collisions.

Safety belt pretensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and

front outboard passenger seating positions.

The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing

from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same

crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system

(SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap

and shoulder belt is tightened. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance

section in this chapter.

The driver and front passenger seat belt system (including

retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the

vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front air

bags and safety belt pretensioners.

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Front safety belt height adjustment

The driver and front seat outboard

positions are equipped with a height

adjuster. Adjust the height of the

shoulder belt so the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder.

To adjust the shoulder belt height,

push the button and slide the height

adjuster up or down. Release the

button and pull down on the height

adjuster to make sure it is locked in

place.

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and

increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the center lap belt

The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the

hips, not across the waist.

Insert the tongue into the correct

buckle (the buckle closest to the

direction the tongue is coming

from). 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.

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Shorten and fasten the belt when

not in use.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

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

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

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 and the warning chime

sounds 4-8 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 indicator chime will remain off

and the safety belt warning lamp will

illuminate for 4-8 seconds.

BeltMinder

The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt

warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the

driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently

sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the

instrument cluster.

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If...

Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled approximately 5

seconds after the safety belt

warning light has turned off...

The BeltMinder feature is activated -

the safety belt warning light

illuminates and the warning chime

sounds for 6 seconds every 30

seconds, repeating for approximately

5 minutes or until safety belt is

buckled.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled while the safety belt

indicator light is illuminated

and the safety belt warning

chime is sounding...

The BeltMinder feature will not

activate.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The BeltMinder feature will not

activate.

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:

(All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given...

Consider...

“Crashes are rare events”

36700 crashes occur every day. The

more we drive, the more we are

exposed to “rare” events, even for

good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be

seriously injured in a crash during

our lifetime.

“I’m not going far”

3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25

miles of home.

“Belts are uncomfortable”

We design our safety belts to enhance

comfort. If you are uncomfortable -

try different positions for the safety

belt upper anchorage and seatback

which should be as upright as

possible; this can improve comfort.

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Reasons given...

Consider...

“I was in a hurry”

Prime time for an accident.

BeltMinder reminds us to take a few

seconds to buckle up.

“Seat belts don’t work”

Safety belts, when used properly,

reduce risk of death to front seat

occupants by 45% in cars, and by

60% in light trucks.

“Traffic is light”

Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in

single-vehicle crashes, many when

no other vehicles are around.

Possibly, but a serious crash can do

much more than wrinkle your clothes,

particularly if you are unbelted.

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4

times more often in vehicles with

TWO or MORE people. Children and

younger brothers/sisters imitate

behavior they see.

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

“The people I’m with don’t

wear belts”

“I have an air bag”

Air bags offer greater protection when

used with safety belts. Frontal airbags

are not designed to inflate in rear and

side crashes or rollovers.

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

People who are ejected are 40

times more likely to DIE. Safety

belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T

“PICK OUR CRASH”.

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt

Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of

injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt

Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.

One time disable

Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an

ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle

only.

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Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature

Read steps 1 - 5 thoroughly before proceeding with the

deactivation/activation programming procedure.

The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the

following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

• the parking brake is set

• the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)

• the ignition switch is in the OFF position

• all vehicle doors are closed

• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled

• the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt

Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT

START THE ENGINE.)

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1

minute)

• Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt

warning light turns off.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending with the safety

belt in the unbuckled state.

• After step 3 is complete, the airbag warning light will be turned on for

3 seconds.

• Beltminder will automatically exit programming mode without

changing its enable status if step 4 does not occur within 10 seconds

of the end of step 3.

4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle the

safety belt.

• This will disable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it is

currently enabled. As confirmation, the airbag warning light will flash

4 times per second for 3 seconds.

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• This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it is

currently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light

will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds with

the light off, then followed by the airbag warning light flashing 4 times

per second for 3 seconds again.

5. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is

complete.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 8 inch (20

cm) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number

611C22). This assembly 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 maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work

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

there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt

assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle

assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder

belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if

equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching

hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company

recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use 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 inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt

assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important SRS precautions

The SRS is designed to work with

the safety belt to help protect the

driver and right front passenger

from certain upper body injuries. Air

bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is

a risk of injury from a deploying air

bag.

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

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag

supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Never

place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must

transport a forward-facing child in the front seat, move the seat all the

way back and use appropriate restraints.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air

bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

To properly position yourself away from the air bag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing

objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing

serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag

supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle

(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow

hooks) may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing

the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

Additional equipment may affect the performance of the air bag

sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to the Body

Builders Layout Book for instructions about the appropriate

installation of additional equipment.

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Children and air bags

Children must always be properly

restrained. Accident statistics

suggest that children are safer when

properly restrained in the rear

seating positions than in the front

seating position. Failure to follow

these instructions may increase the

risk of injury in a collision.

Air bags can kill or injure a

child in a child seat.

NEVER place a rear-facing child

seat in front of an active air bag. If

you must use a forward-facing

child seat in the front seat, move

the seat all the way back.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The air bag SRS is designed to

activate when the vehicle sustains a

longitudinal deceleration sufficient

to cause the air bag sensors to close

an electrical circuit that initiates air

bag inflation. 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 sufficient

enough to cause activation. Air bags

are designed to inflate in frontal and

near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless

the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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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 or sodium compounds which

may irritate the skin and eyes, but

none of the residue is toxic.

While the SRS is designed to help

reduce serious injuries, contact with

a deploying air bag may also cause

abrasions, swelling or temporary

hearing loss. Because air bags must

inflate rapidly and with considerable

force, there is the risk of death or

serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal

injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are

otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. It is

extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away

from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

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

• a diagnostic module

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the

supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact

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

bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

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

touch them after inflation.

If the air bag has deployed, 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.

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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 Air bag readiness section

in the Instrument Cluster 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.

• 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/or 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 (including

pretensioners)

See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE

disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety

restraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system

(SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags.

Important child restraint precautions

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

and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years old

or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lb.] or less) ride in your vehicle, you

must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Many states

require that children use approved booster seats until they are eight

years old. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific

requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. When

possible, always place children under age 12 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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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.

Ford recommends using child safety seats equipped with LATCH

attachments, attached to LATCH anchors and tether anchors. Some child

seat manufacturers sell LATCH accessory belts that attach child seats

that are not equipped with LATCH attachments onto LATCH anchors.

See Attaching safety seats with LATCH attachments for child seat

anchors in this section for seating positions with LATCH anchors.

If you install a forward-facing child safety seat using the vehicle safety

belts:

• use only seats equipped with lap-shoulder belts;

• forward-facing child safety seats can be used in the center of the

three-passenger 2nd row bench seat only if a top tether strap is used;

• Ford recommends placing forward-facing safety seats in the 2nd row

and using top tether straps for added protection.

For more information on top tether straps, see Attaching safety seats

with tether straps in this section.

Any booster seat that places the vehicle’s lap belt or shoulder belt

around a shield above and ahead of the child’s hips should not be used in

this vehicle.

Because the last row of seats is not equipped with either child

tether or LATCH anchors and is spaced closer to the row of

seats in front, Do not use forward-facing or rear-facing child seats

(other than belt-positioning boosters) in the last row.

Children and safety belts

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

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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.

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

your vehicle.

Child booster seats

Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh

40 pounds (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the

lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these children are still too

small for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk

of serious injury.

To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who

have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use

of a belt-positioning booster.

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the

child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees

bend comfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better

and more comfortably for growing children.

When children should use booster seats

Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the

toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and

lap/shoulder belt to fit properly. Generally this is when they weigh about

80 lb. (36 kg) (about 8 to 12 years old).

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these

questions:

• Can the child sit all the way back

against the vehicle seat back with

knees bent comfortably at the

edge of the seat without

slouching?

• Does the lap belt rest low across the hips?

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest?

• Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

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Types of booster seats

There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:

• Those that are backless.

If your backless booster seat has a

removable shield, remove the

shield and use the lap/shoulder

belt. If a seating position has a

low seat back and no head

restraint, a backless booster seat

may place your child’s head (top

of ear level) above the top of the

seat. In this case, move the

backless booster to another

seating position with a higher seat back and lap/shoulder belts.

• Those with a high back.

If, with a backless booster seat,

you cannot find a seating position

that adequately supports your

child’s head, a high back booster

seat would be a better choice.

Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with

lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg).

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center of

the shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,

never up high across the stomach.

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh

sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this

condition.

The importance of shoulder belts

Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’s

head hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you should

never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a booster

seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for children

to ride.

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Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the

booster seat.

Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the

back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of

the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision.

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can

slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a

collision.

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.

When installing a child safety seat:

• Review and follow the information

presented in the Air Bag

Supplemental Restraint System

section in this chapter.

• Use the correct safety belt buckle

for that seating position (the

buckle closest to the direction the

tongue is coming from).

• Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle until you hear a

snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the

buckle.

• For the front passenger seat, 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.

• For the front passenger seat, place seat back in upright position.

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

locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating

positions) (if equipped).

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• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48

pounds (22 kg) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used

for children up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a child restraint, and to

provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds (36 kg)

using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster.

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

strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and

tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors,

refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. For

more information of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in this

chapter.

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 with combination lap and shoulder

belts

1. Position the child safety seat in a

seat with a combination lap and

shoulder belt.

An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a

rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must

use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the

way back.

Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear

seat whenever possible.

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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 (the buckle closest to

the direction the tongue is coming

from) for that seating position until

you hear a snap 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.

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. To check

this, grab the seat at the belt path

and attempt to move it side to side

and forward and back. There should

be no more than one inch of

movement for proper installation.

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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Attaching safety seats with tether straps

Children should be placed in the rear in an appropriate child

safety seat that is properly secured to the vehicle.

When using forward-facing child safety seats in vehicles with

only two seating positions so the forward-facing child safety seat

cannot be placed in the rear of the vehicle, move the passenger seat as

far back from the instrument panel as possible.

Because the last row of seats is not equipped with either child

tether or LATCH anchors and is spaced closer to the row of

seats in front, Do not use forward-facing or rear-facing child seats

(other than belt-positioning boosters) in the last row.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a

rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must

use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the

way back.

Front passenger seating position

The tether can be attached directly

to the rear of the front seat.

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1. Position the child safety seat on

the front right-hand passenger seat.

2. Adjust the front right-hand

passenger seat full forward.

3. Route the child safety seat tether

strap over the back of the front

right-hand passenger seat as shown.

4. Clip the tether strap hook to the

seat pedestal to the location shown.

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5. Adjust the front right hand

passenger seat to the full rearward

position.

6. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety

belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.

7. Tighten the child safety seat

tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Second row bucket seats (Chateau Quads)

The tether strap can be attached

directly to the tether bracket under

the back edge of the seat cushion.

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1. Position the child safety seat on

the second row left hand or right

hand bucket seat.

2. Route the child safety tether

strap over the back of the left hand

or right hand second row bucket

seat.

3. Clip the tether strap hook to the

seat pedestal at the location shown.

4. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety

belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.

5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Second, Third and Fourth row three passenger bench seats

The tether strap can be attached

directly to the tether bracket

provided under the back edge of the

seat cushion.

1. For second row 3–Passenger bench seat, place the child safety seat on

the left hand outboard position, the center position, or the right hand

outboard position as desired.

For third row or fourth row 3–Passenger bench seat, place the child

safety seat on the center position.

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2. Route the child safety tether

strap over the back of 3–Passenger

bench seat.

3. Clip the tether strap hook to the

tether bracket mounted under rear

rail of seat cushion frame.

4. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety

belts. Follow the instructions in this chapter.

5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

For additional important safety information on the proper use of seat

belts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entire Seating and

Safety Restraints chapter in this Owner’s Guide.

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

Children) attachments for child seat anchors

Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments

that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.

This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the

child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be

attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching safety seats with

tether straps in this chapter.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with LATCH anchors for child seat

installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol:

• Five passenger crew van

• Seven passenger wagon

• Eight passenger wagon

• Twelve passenger wagon

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• Fifteen passenger wagon

represents LATCH anchors.

represents tether strap anchors.

Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor.

In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two

child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or

death.

The lower anchors for child seat

installation are located at the rear

section of the seat between the

cushion and seat back.

Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a

child seat with LATCH attachments.

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the

anchors shown.

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If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten

the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion

when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without

lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the

vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.

Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly

attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to tilt the child

seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if

the anchors hold the seat in place.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child

being injured in a crash greatly increases.

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NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS

Utility vehicles and trucks handle

differently than passenger cars in

the various driving conditions that

are encountered on streets,

highways and off-road. Utility

vehicles and trucks are not designed

for cornering at speeds as high as

passenger cars any more than

low-slung sports cars are designed

to perform satisfactorily under

off-road conditions.

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from a rollover or other crash you must:

• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;

• Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;

• Keep tires properly inflated;

• Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and

• Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must

wear safety belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints

to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.

Study your Owner’s Guide and any supplements for specific information

about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional

precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.

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VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

SUV and trucks can differ from

some other vehicles in a few

noticeable ways. Your vehicle may

be:

• Higher – to allow higher load

carrying capacity and to allow it

to travel over rough terrain

without getting hung up or

damaging underbody components.

• Shorter – to give it the capability

to approach inclines and drive

over the crest of a hill without

getting hung up or damaging

underbody components. All other

things held equal, a shorter

wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering

inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase.

• Narrower — to provide greater

maneuverability in tight spaces,

particularly in off-road use.

As a result of the above dimensional

differences, SUV’s and trucks often

will have a higher center of gravity

and a greater difference in center of

gravity between the loaded and

unloaded condition.

These differences that make your

vehicle so versatile also make it

handle differently than an ordinary

passenger car.

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INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

New vehicles are fitted with tires

that have a rating on them called

Tire Quality Grades. The Quality

grades can be found where

applicable on the tire sidewall

between tread shoulder and

maximum section width. For

example:

• Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

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.

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 graded 150 would wear one

and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire

graded 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 AA A B C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The

grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured

under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction

performance.

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The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on

straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include

acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.

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.

TIRES

Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they

must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them.

Glossary of tire terminology

• Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,

recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle

can carry.

• Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of

each tire providing information about the tire brand and

manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture.

• Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.

• Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a

maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing

the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s

load carrying capability.

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• Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a

heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].

Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase

the tire’s load carrying capability.

• kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.

• PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.

• Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has

been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and

prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile (1.6 km).

• Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found

on the tire label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s

door.

• B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the

front door.

• Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.

• Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.

• Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that

contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle.

• Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly

upon which the tire beads are seated.

INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES

Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly

inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure

without appearing flat.

Every day before you drive, check

your tires. If one looks lower than

the others, use a tire gauge to check

pressure of all tires and adjust if

required.

At least once a month and before

long trips, inspect each tire and

check the tire pressure with a tire

gauge (including spare, if equipped).

Inflate all tires to the inflation

pressure recommended by Ford

Motor Company.

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Inspecting your tires

Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and

remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the

tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from

the tire and make necessary repairs.

Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If

internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and

inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety,

tires that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely

to blow out or fail. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so

inspection after off-road use is also recommended.

Inflating your tires

Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare

(if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly

urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station

gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial

type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.

Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire

performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause

uneven treadwear patterns.

Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and

may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ЉblowoutЉ,

with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.

Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,

resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also may

result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control

and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not

appear to be flat!

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure

even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found

on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on

the tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or the

edge of the driver’s door. Failure to follow the tire pressure

recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely

affect the way your vehicle handles.

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufactures’

maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the

maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally

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higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure

which can be found on either the tire label or certification label which is

located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The cold inflation

pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on

the tire label or certification label.

When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also

change. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding

drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures

frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found

on the tire label or certification label.

If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven more

than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires are

hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above

recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended cold

inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated.

To check the pressure in your tire(s):

1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving

even a mile.

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check

and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure

when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air

pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never “bleed” or reduce air

pressure when tires are hot.

2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire

gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure with the tire gauge..

3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure

Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in

the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.

Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other

tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver’s door

for the recommended spare tire pressure.

6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other

objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air

leak.

7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges.

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Tire inflation information

All tires with Steel Carcass Plies (if equipped):

This type of tire utilizes steel cords in the sidewalls. As such, they

cannot be treated like normal light truck tires. Tire service, including

adjusting tire pressure, must be performed by personnel trained,

supervised and equipped according to Federal Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. For example, during any

procedure involving tire inflation, the technician or individual must

utilize a remote inflation device, and ensure that all persons are clear of

the trajectory area.

WARNING An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous if

improperly used, serviced or maintained. To reduce the risk of

serious injury, never attempt to re-inflate a tire which has been run flat

or seriously under-inflated without first removing the tire from the

wheel assembly for inspection. Do not attempt to add air to tires or

replace tires or wheels without first taking precautions to protect

persons and property.

TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and

handling capability.

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Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size

and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus

all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or

wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and

performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of

loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause

steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If

you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford

or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type,

tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it

can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result

in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires

due to the aging of the spare tire.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

If you get a flat tire while driving:

• do not brake heavily.

• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.

• hold the steering wheel firmly.

• slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

The use of tire sealants may damage your tires.

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased

risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A

dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is

different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If

you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary

use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as

soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as

the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the

dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather

than repaired.

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not:

• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)

• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time

• Use commercial car washing equipment

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire/wheel

The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the

following:

• Handling, stability and braking performance

• Comfort and noise

• Ground clearance and parking at curbs

• Winter weather driving capability

• Wet weather driving capability

• All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)

• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution

should be given to:

• Towing a trailer

• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body

• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack

Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek

service as soon as possible.

Spare tire information

The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed under the rear of your vehicle

(except cutaway and stripped chassis models).

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To remove the spare tire:

1. Open the rear doors and remove

the thumb screw and anti-theft

bracket. If finger pressure will not

remove the thumb screw, use the

lug wrench to loosen the screw.

2. Remove the access plug under

the left door.

3. Remove the jack handle from the

right side compartment and insert

the tip of the jack handle through

the access hole and into the tube.

4. Turn the jack handle

counterclockwise until the cable is

slack and the tire can be slid from

under the vehicle.

5. Remove the retainer from the

spare tire.

To stow the cable retainer with the spare removed, turn the jack handle

clockwise until all slack is removed.

Tire change procedure

Preparing to change the tire

To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,

be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions)

the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the

vehicle) to the tire being changed.

1. Park on a level surface.

2. Activate the warning flashers.

3. Place the gearshift in P (Park).

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4. Apply the parking brake and turn

the engine off.

5. Block the wheel that is diagonally

opposite the tire you are changing.

On E-450 vehicles, the parking

brake is on the transmission.

Therefore, the vehicle will not be

prevented from moving when a rear

wheel is lifted, even if the parking brake is applied. Be sure to block both

directions of the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel that is

being lifted.

If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be

seriously injured.

6. Remove the spare tire and jack from the storage location.

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• the jack is located in the rear

right-hand side of the cargo area.

7. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench to unscrew wheel

ornaments attached by retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim. Insert

the tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel covers or hubcaps

and twist off.

8. Loosen the wheel nut by pulling up on the handle of the lug nut

wrench about one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the

wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the ground.

Replacing the tire

1. Assemble the jack handle sections together and lock into the jack. Use

the jack handle to slide the jack under the vehicle.

To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your

body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the

engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for

changing the tire.

2. Position the jack to raise the front or rear wheel.

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• Never use the front or rear

differential as a jacking point.

Rear axle jacking points - All

models except E-350 Dual Rear

Wheel (DRW) and E-450:

Rear axle jacking points - E-350

Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) and

E-450:

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Front axle jacking points:

Place the jack under the pin on the

front surface of the front axle.

Do not place the jack under or

on the steering linkage.

• Raise the jack until the wheel is

completely off the ground. (Turn

jack handle clockwise if your

vehicle is equipped with a

screw-type jack or pump the jack

if equipped with a hydraulic

jack.)

• Remove the lug nuts with the lug

nut wrench.

• Replace the flat tire with the

spare tire.

If your vehicle has single rear wheels, thread the lug nuts on the studs

with the beveled face toward the wheel.

If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, thread the two element swiveling

lug nuts on the studs with the flange facing toward the wheel.

3. Use the lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snugly against the wheel.

4. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

5. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the following pattern

(Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for

the proper lug nut torque specification):

• 5-lug wheel

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• 8-lug wheel

Never use wheels or lug

nuts different than the

original equipment as this could

damage the wheel or mounting

system. This damage could allow

the wheels to come off while the

vehicle is being driven.

6. Install any wheel covers,

ornaments or hub caps. Make sure they are screwed or snapped in place.

7. Stow the jack, handle and lug wrench.

8. Unblock the wheels.

Stowing the flat/spare tire

Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in

failure of cable or loss of spare tire.

1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the direction

specified on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the jack

hardware.

2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer

through the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align the components at

the end of the cable.

3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowed

position underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handle

increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when

the tire is raised to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the best of your

ability, to the point where the ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The spare

tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier

ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your dealer for

assistance at your earliest convenience.

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly

tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not

move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the

spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.

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5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire

pressure (every six months, per Scheduled Maintenance Guide), or at

any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other

components.

6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper

drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to

the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance

(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts

to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles

(800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire

rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

Bolt size

Wheel lug nut torque*

lb.ft.

100

140

N•m

E-150: 1/2–20

E-250, E-350 and

E-450: 9/16–18

135

190

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and

rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,

apply one drop of motor oil between

the flat washer and the nut. Do not

apply motor oil to the wheel nut

threads or the wheel stud threads.

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When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or

foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel

or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the

wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the

wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the

wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of

control.

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL

Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized

information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and

describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and

in case of a recall.

Information on “P” type tires

P215/65R15 95H is an example of a

tire size, load index and speed

rating. The definitions of these

items are listed below. (Note that

the tire size, load index and speed

rating for your vehicle may be

different from this example.)

1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by

the Tire and Rim Association

(T&RA), that may be used for

service on cars, SUVs, minivans and

light trucks.

Note: If your tire size does not

begin with a letter this may mean it

is designated by either ETRTO

(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire

Manufacturing Association).

2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from

sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the

wider the tire.

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to

width.

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4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.

5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your

wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel

diameter.

6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how

much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your

Owner’s Guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer.

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not

required by federal law.

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the

speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of

time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tires

on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation

pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference

in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph

(299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart.

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not

required by federal law.

Letter rating

Speed rating - mph (km/h)

81 mph (130 km/h)

87 mph (140 km/h)

99 mph (159 km/h)

106 mph (171 km/h)

112 mph (180 km/h)

118 mph (190 km/h)

124 mph (200 km/h)

130 mph (210 km/h)

149 mph (240 km/h)

168 mph (270 km/h)

186 mph (299 km/h)

Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240

km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with

a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire

manufacturers always use the letters ZR.

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8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with the

letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The

next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was

manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four

numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example,

the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers

go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The

numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This

information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall.

9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or

AT: All Terrain, or

AS: All Season.

10. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of

plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and

sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the

tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the tire label or the

safety certification label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of

the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades

• 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 graded 150

would wear one and one-half (1¹⁄2) times as well on the government

course as a tire graded 100.

• Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B,

and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement

as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor

traction performance.

• Temperature: 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.

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13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire

manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at

which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is

normally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation

pressure which can be found on either the tire label or certification label

which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The cold

inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended

pressure on the vehicle label.

The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such

as standard load, radial tubeless, etc.

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type

tires

“LT” type tires have some additional

information beyond those of “P”

type tires; these differences are

described below:

1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by

the Tire and Rim Association

(T&RA), that is intended for service

on light trucks.

2. Load Range/Load Inflation

Limits: Indicates the tire’s

load-carrying capabilities and its

inflation limits.

3. Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg)

at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the

maximum load and tire pressure

when the tire is used as a dual; defined as four tires on the rear axle (a

total of six or more tires on the vehicle).

4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the

maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single;

defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle.

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Information on “T” type tires

“T” type tires have some additional

information beyond those of “P”

type tires; these differences are

described below:

T145/80D16 is an example of a tire

size.

Note: The temporary tire size for

your vehicle may be different from

this example.

1. T: Indicates a type of tire,

designated by the Tire and Rim

Association (T&RA), that is

intended for temporary service on

cars, SUVs, minivans and light

trucks.

2. 145: Indicates the nominal width

of the tire in millimeters from

sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the

wider the tire.

3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to

width. Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall.

4. D: Indicates a “diagonal” type tire.

R: Indicates a “radial” type tire.

5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your

wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel

diameter.

Location of the tire label

You will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and

other important information located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the

driver’s door.

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TIRE CARE

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wear

abnormally. Here are some of the important maintenance items:

Tire wear

Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires periodically.

Advanced and unusual tire wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip

the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check your

tires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusually

smooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage.

When the tread is worn down to

1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must

be replaced to prevent your vehicle

from skidding and hydroplaning.

Built-in treadwear indicators, or

“wear bars”, which look like narrow

strips of smooth rubber across the

tread will appear on the tire when

the tread is worn down to 1/16th of

an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread

wears down to the same height as

these “wear bars”, the tire is worn

out and should be replaced.

Inspect your tires frequently for any

of the following conditions and

replace them if one or more of the

following conditions exist:

• Fabric showing through the tire

rubber

• Bulges in the tread or sidewalls

• Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls

• Cracks in the tread groove

• Impact damage resulting from use

• Separation in the tread

• Separation in the sidewall

• Severe abrasion on the sidewall

If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare

tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be

replaced.

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Safety practices

Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.

• Observe posted speed limits

• Avoid fast starts, stops and turns

• Avoid potholes and objects on the road

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking

If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly

spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an

explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds.

Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) point

indicated on the speedometer.

Highway hazards

No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you

may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the

closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but

your safety is more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you

suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your

speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and

inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,

deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If

you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair

facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

Tire and wheel alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your

vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your

vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be

out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or

Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically.

Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid

treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technician

at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles

and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may

require alignment of all four wheels.

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The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and

wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.

Tire rotation

Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the

Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help

your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and

longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately

every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

vehicles (front tires at top of

diagram)

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• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

vehicles/Four Wheel Drive

(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)

vehicles (front tires at top of

diagram)

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a

Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel

misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire

rotation.

Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A

dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is

different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If

you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is intended for temporary use

only and should not be used in a tire rotation.

Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked

and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.

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SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you

currently have on your vehicle.

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in

rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow

tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel

wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip

aluminum wheels.

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:

• Use only SAE Class S chains.

• Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any

wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.

• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your

vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove

the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.

• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.

• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use

tire chains on dry roads.

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle

damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when

using snow tires and chains.

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER

This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or

trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating

capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will

provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading

your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining

your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s

Safety Certification Label and Tire Label:

Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of

fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or

optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you

picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

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Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,

including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load

or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle

(front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable

weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These

numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label

located on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The total load on each

axle must never exceed its GAWR.

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits

could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance,

engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the

vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.

Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in

this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your

dealership.

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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +

passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) – is the maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded

vehicle (including all options,

equipment, passengers and cargo).

The GVWR is shown on the

Safety Compliance Certification

Label located on the driver’s

door or B-Pillar. The GVW must

never exceed the GVWR.

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight rating

limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or

performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious

damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.

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GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle

(GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable

weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and

passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.

(Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at

GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe

control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing

vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle. The

GCW must never exceed the GCWR.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a

fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only

mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of

10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel

trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your dealership (or

the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for

more detailed information.

Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight – refers to the amount

of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.

Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000

by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lb.

(227 to 340 kg). For an 11,500 lb. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply

by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875

lb. (782 to 1,304 kg)

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the

certification label.

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities

than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR

and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the

originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.

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Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.

Steps for determining the correct load limit:

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo

should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will

be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX

kilograms or XXX pounds.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage

load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb. and

there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of

available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (1400 – 750 (5 x

150) = 650 lb.).

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on

the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and

luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this

reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available

amount of cargo and luggage load capacity:

• An example for your vehicle with 1400 pounds of cargo and luggage

capacity. You decide to go golfing. You and your friends average 220

pounds each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 pounds each.

Is there enough load capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all

the golf bags? The calculation would be: 1400 – (5 x 220) – (5 x 30) =

1400 – 1100 – 150 = 150 pounds; yes, you have enough load capacity

in your vehicle to transport 4 of your friends and golf bags.

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• Another example for your vehicle with 1400 pounds of cargo and

luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up

cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio

you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of

the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100

pound bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to transport

the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weighed 220

pounds, the calculation would be: 1400 – (2 x 220) – (12 x 100) =

1400 – 440 – 1200 = – 40 pounds; no, you do not have enough cargo

capacity to carry that much weight. You will need to reduce the load

weight by at least 240 pounds. If you remove 3-100 pound cement

bags, then the load calculation would be:

1400 – (2 x 220) – (9 x 100) = 1400 – 440 – 900 = 60 pounds; now you

have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your

vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross

Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Certification label

found on the driver’s door.

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and

utility-type vehicles

For important information regarding safe operation of this type

of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in

this chapter.

Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.

Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping

distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.

Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and

people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

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TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer, provided the maximum

trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed

for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

E-150 Regular Van (6700 GVWR)

11500

4.6L

5.4L

3.55

6500 (2948)

6900 (3130)

60 (5.52)

(5216)

12000

(5443)

E-150 Regular Van (Crew) (6700 GVWR)

11500

4.6L

5.4L

3.55

6200 (2812)

6600 (2994)

60 (5.52)

(5216)

12000

(5443)

E-150 Regular Van (7000 GVWR)

11500

4.6L

5.4L

3.55

6500 (2948)

6900 (3130)

60 (5.52)

(5216)

12000

(5443)

E-150 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (7000 GVWR)

11500

4.6L

5.4L

3.55

5800 (2631)

6200 (2812)

60 (5.52)

(5216)

12000

(5443)

E-150 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (7000 GVWR)

11500

4.6L

5.4L

3.55

6100 (2767)

6500 (2948)

60 (5.52)

(5216)

12000

(5443)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

.E-250 Regular Van (8600 GVWR)

11000

4.6L

5.4L

4.10

3.73

5600 (2540)

7500 (3402)

60 (5.52)

(4990)

13000

(5897)

E-250 Regular Van (Crew) (8600 GVWR)

11000

4.6L

5.4L

4.10

3.73

5300 (2404)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

(4990)

13000

(5897)

E-250 Extended Van (8600 GVWR)

11000

4.6L

5.4L

4.10

3.73

5400 (2449)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

(4990)

13000

(5897)

E-250 Extended Van (Crew) (8600 GVWR)

11000

4.6L

5.4L

4.10

3.73

5300 (2404)

7300 (3311)

60 (5.52)

(4990)

13000

(5897)

E-350 Regular Van (9500 GVWR)

12000

5.4L

6.8L

3.55

6300 (2858)

7300 (3311)

9200 (4173)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5443)

13000

(5897)

15000

(6804)

17700

(7711)

4.10

3.73

4.10

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

E-350 Regular Van (Crew) (9500 GVWR)

12000

5.4L

6.8L

3.55

4.10

3.73

4.10

6100 (2767)

7100 (3221)

9000 (4082)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5443)

13000

(5897)

15000

(6804)

17700

(7711)

E-350 Extended Van (9400 GVWR)

12000

5.4L

6.8L

3.55

6200 (2812)

7200 (3266)

9000 (4082)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5443)

13000

(5897)

15000

(6804)

17700

(7711)

4.10

3.73

4.10

E-350 Extended Van (Crew) (9250 GVWR)

12000

5.4L

6.8L

3.55

4.10

3.73

4.10

6000 (2722)

7000 (3175)

8800 (3992)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5443)

13000

(5897)

15000

(6804)

17700

(7711)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

E-350 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (8600 GVWR)

13000

(5897)

5.4L

3.73

6800 (3084)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Regular Wagon (7–passenger) (8700 GVWR)

15000

6.8L

3.73

4.10

8600 (3901)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(6804)

17700

(7711)

E-350 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (8600 GVWR)

13000

(5897)

5.4L

3.73

7000 (3175)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Regular Wagon (8–passenger) (8700 GVWR)

15000

6.8L

3.73

4.10

8800 (3992)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(6804)

17700

(7711)

E-350 Regular Wagon (12–passenger) (8600 GVWR)

13000

(5897)

5.4L

3.73

6900 (3130)

60 (5.52)

E-350 Regular Wagon (12–passenger) (8700 GVWR)

15000

6.8L

3.73

4.10

8700 (3946)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(6804)

17700

(7711)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

E-350 Extended Wagon (12–passenger) (9300 GVWR)

12000

5.4L

6.8L

3.55

4.10

3.73

4.10

5700 (2585)

6700 (3039)

8400 (3810)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5443)

13000

(5897)

15000

(6804)

17700

(7711)

E-350 Extended Wagon (15–passenger) (9100 GVWR)

12000

5.4L

3.55

4.10

5600 (2540)

6600 (2994)

60 (5.52)

(5443)

13000

(5897)

E-350 Extended Wagon (15–passenger) (9300 GVWR)

15000

6.8L

3.73

4.10

8400 (3810)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(6804)

17700

(7711)

E-350 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, single rear wheel) (9600

GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

7900 (3583)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

E-350 Cutaway (138” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (10700

GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

7800 (3538)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Cutaway (158” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500

GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

7700 (3493)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Cutaway (176” wheelbase, dual rear wheel) (11500

GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

7700 (3493)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Stripped Chassis (138” wheelbase) (9600 GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

3.55/4.10

4.10

8800 (3992)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase) (9600 GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

3.55/4.10

4.10

8700 (3946)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

E-350 Stripped Chassis (138” wheelbase) (10000 GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

8500 (3856)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase) (10000 GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

8400 (3810)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase) (11000 GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

8400 (3810)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase) (10000 GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

8400 (3810)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-350 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase) (11000 GVWR)

13000

5.4L

6.8L

4.10

8400 (3810)

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

(5897)

18500

(8391)

E-450 Cutaway (158” wheelbase) (14050 GVWR)

20000

(9072)

6.8L

4.56

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights

Maximum

Loaded

Trailer Weight

- lb. (kg)

Maximum

frontal area of

trailer - ft²

(m²)

Rear

axle

ratio

Maximum

GCWR - lb.

(kg)

Engine

E-450 Cutaway (176” wheelbase) (14050 GVWR)

20000

(9072)

6.8L

4.56

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

E-450 Stripped Chassis (158” wheelbase) (14050 GVWR)

18500

(8391)

6.8L

4.56

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

E-450 Stripped Chassis (176” wheelbase) (14050 GVWR)

18500

(8391)

6.8L

4.56

10000 (4536)

60 (5.52)

Maximum trailer weight for all cutaway (E-350 and E-450) vehicles

must be calculated by subtracting the weight of the vehicle (including

incomplete vehicle weight and payload which includes second unit

body weight, cargo and passengers) from the GCW. Otherwise,

maximum trailer weight is 10,000 lb. (4536 kg).

For high altitude operation reduce GCWR by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300

meters) elevation.

To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for your particular

vehicle as equipped, follow the section Calculating the load your

vehicle can tow/carry earlier in this chapter.

Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so

you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.

Distribute the load so that only 10–15% of the total is on the tongue. Tie

down the load so that it does not shift and change the weight on the

hitch.

Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,

transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these

components carefully after any towing operation.

Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the

certification label.

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Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer

weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in

engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover 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 or install hitches that clamp onto the bumper or to the axle.

Underbody hitches are acceptable if installed properly.

Safety chains

Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers

of the vehicle hitch. 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.

Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.

Trailer brakes

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer 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

Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running

lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your

dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for

hooking up trailer lamps.

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Using a step bumper (if equipped)

The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a

ball with a one inch (25.4 mm) shank diameter. The bumper has a 5,000

lb. (2,270 kg) trailer weight and 500 lb. (227 kg) tongue weight capacity.

If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, a

frame-mounted trailer hitch must be installed.

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off

automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.

• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 500 miles (800 km) of

towing and do not perform fast accelerations from a stop during this

time.

• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.

• To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist

in transmission cooling.

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

When descending long, steep downhill grades, always use a lower gear to

provide engine braking to save wear on brakes. Use Drive (Overdrive

OFF) on moderately steep hills, Second (2) on steep hills, and First (1)

on very steep hills. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they

may overheat and become less effective.

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more

frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide

for more information.

Trailer towing tips

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up 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.

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• If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly

conditions, at GCW, or any combination of these factors, consider

refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube. Refer to the

Maintenance and specifications chapter for the lubricant

specification.

• Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) after changing

the rear axle lube

• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 500 miles (800 km) of

towing and do not perform and fast accelerations from a stop during

this time.

• After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), 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.

Launching or retrieving a boat

Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer

into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the

trailer is removed from the water.

When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:

• do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of

the rear bumper.

• do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the

bottom edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:

• causing internal damage to the components.

• affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.

Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in

water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed

unless a leak is suspected or repair required.

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)

An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle on a

trip behind a motorhome. Follow these guidelines if you have the need

for recreational towing of your vehicle with all four wheels on the

ground. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission

is not damaged.

2WD vehicles (with automatic transmissions):

• Place the transmission in N (Neutral)

• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h)

• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km)

If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must

be exceeded, the drive shaft will have to be removed.

Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified

technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.

Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause

transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal

transmission components.

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STARTING

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 automatic

transmission gearshift lever and

allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all

accessories without locking the

steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift

lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal

being depressed.

When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the

automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P

(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted

vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.

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.

Preparing to start your vehicle

Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control 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, don’t press 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.

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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

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. If your vehicle is operated in a heavy snow storm or blowing

snow conditions, the engine air induction may become partially clogged

with snow and/or ice. If this occurs, the engine may experience a

significant reduction in power output. At the earliest opportunity, clear

all the snow and/or ice away from the air induction inlet. The following

starting instructions are for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine; if

your vehicle is equipped with a Diesel engine, refer to Starting the

engine in the your Diesel owner guide supplement.

Before starting the vehicle:

1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more

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

and Safety Restraints chapter.

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

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• Make sure the parking brake is

set.

• Make sure the gearshift is in P

(Park).

• Turn the key to 4 (ON) without

turning the key to 5 (START).

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a

light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.

• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the

light may not illuminate.

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Starting the engine

1. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without

turning the key to 5 (START).

2. Turn the key to 5 (START), then

release the key as soon as the

engine starts. Excessive cranking

could damage the starter.

Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try,

turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still

fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will

allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is

flooded with fuel.

Using the engine block heater (if equipped)

Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in a

region where temperatures reach -10°F (-23°C) or below. For best

results, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle.

The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)

adapters.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid

its dangerous effects.

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

inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell

exhaust fumes.

Important ventilating information

If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of

time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating

or air conditioning to bring in fresh air.

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BRAKES

Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding

or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out

and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehicle

has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,

the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.

Refer to Brake system warning

light in the Instrument Cluster

chapter for information on the brake

system warning light.

BRAKE

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This

system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by

keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and

brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the

brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is

done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal

characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.

ABS warning lamp

The ABS lamp in the instrument

cluster momentarily illuminates

ABS

when the ignition is turned on. If

the light does not illuminate during

start up, remains on or flashes, the

ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced.

Even when the ABS is disabled,

normal braking is still effective. (If

your BRAKE warning lamp

illuminates with the parking brake

released, have your brake system

serviced immediately.)

BRAKE

Using ABS

When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake

pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the

effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping

distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain

full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.

However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake (1), press

the parking brake pedal down until

the pedal stops.

To release, pull the lever (2).

Always set the parking

brake fully and make sure

that the gearshift is securely

latched in P (Park).

The BRAKE warning lamp will

illuminate and will remain

illuminated until the parking brake

is released.

BRAKE

The parking brake is not recommended 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.

STEERING

To prevent damage to the power steering system:

• Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it

stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level

(If the fluid level is below the FULL COLD range on the dipstick).

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned

off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

• an improperly inflated tire

• uneven tire wear

• loose or worn suspension components

• loose or worn steering components

• improper steering alignment

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A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering

seem to wander/pull.

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when

one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the

Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. The axle may

exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low vehicle speed.

This is normal behavior and indicates the axle is working.

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the

vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and

four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a

lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not

designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more

than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under

off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt

maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in

an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle

differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions such as

slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when

driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

VEHICLE STABILITY AND HANDLING

The risk of a rollover crash increases as the number of people and load

in the vehicle increase. This increased risk occurs because the passenger

weight and load raises the vehicle’s center of gravity and causes it to

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shift rearward. As a result, the van has less resistance to rollover and

handles differently from other commonly driven passenger vehicles,

making it more difficult to control in an emergency situation. Placing any

load on the roof also raises the center of gravity and increases the

potential for rollover.

The van should be operated by an experienced driver. An organization

that owns a 15–passenger van should select one or two experienced

drivers to drive the van on a regular basis. These drivers will gain

valuable experience handling the van. This experience will help make

each trip safer.

The van should be operated at a safe speed which, in some conditions,

may be less than the posted speed limit.

Further, all occupants should be properly restrained. Most people killed

in rollover crashes were unbelted. Occupants can dramatically reduce

their risk of being killed or seriously injured in a rollover crash by simply

using their seat belts. Organizations that own 15–passenger vans should

have a written seat belt use policy. Drivers should be responsible for

enforcing the policy.

EMERGENCY MANEUVERS

• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn

must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,

turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid

the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,

not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or

brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are

called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could

result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover

and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the

vehicle to a safe direction of travel.

• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not

attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.