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Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 126 160 166 167 90 95 109 2 3 26 71 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company 1
Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 126 160 166 167 90 95 109 2 3 26 71 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company 1
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If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for a full explanation. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in rules for your vehicle and its equipment. Ford may reduce the risk of printing. Read the following section on Warnings for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to ...
If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for a full explanation. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in rules for your vehicle and its equipment. Ford may reduce the risk of printing. Read the following section on Warnings for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to ...
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P C BRAKE HI LO OFF 0FF P LIGHTS AUTO LAMP RESUME SET ACCEL COAST OFF ON SRS Auto lamp (pg. 27) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 27) Speed control (pg. 36) Driver air bag (pg. 80) 4 Instrumentation Headlamp control (pg. 26) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 35) 5 ABS Instrument cluster (pg. 6) 4 - + 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 TURN ON HEAD LAMPS T/C OFF F 3 2 20 40 20 km/h 100 E H M 1 FILL ON RIGHT SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 AIR BAG 0 NO R RPMx1000 0 MPH 120 !
P C BRAKE HI LO OFF 0FF P LIGHTS AUTO LAMP RESUME SET ACCEL COAST OFF ON SRS Auto lamp (pg. 27) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 27) Speed control (pg. 36) Driver air bag (pg. 80) 4 Instrumentation Headlamp control (pg. 26) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 35) 5 ABS Instrument cluster (pg. 6) 4 - + 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 TURN ON HEAD LAMPS T/C OFF F 3 2 20 40 20 km/h 100 E H M 1 FILL ON RIGHT SERVICE ENGINE SOON 0 AIR BAG 0 NO R RPMx1000 0 MPH 120 !
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refer to Audio Guide (pg. 33) SYSTEM DRIVER ID SELECT MENU VEHICLE HANDLING DISPLAY TRIP L C O A N VOL PUSH ON CD TAPE NEXT VOL MODE AM MUTE SEEK TUNE FM 1 REW 2 FF 3 SIDE 1 2 TEMP FAN FRONT EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C HI 0 OFF BACK BOTH HEATED BACK 0 BOTH SEATS Climate controls* (pg. 36) Heated seat control* (pg. 73) *if equipped N DTE ECON I E 000000.0 RESET T T N BASS SEL TREB BAL FADE EJ RDS SCAN AUTO 4 5 COMP 6 SHUFF REAR HI OFF Climate control systems (pg. 27) 5 Instrumentation Electronic sound system control (pg. 35) Message Center (pg. 12) ...
refer to Audio Guide (pg. 33) SYSTEM DRIVER ID SELECT MENU VEHICLE HANDLING DISPLAY TRIP L C O A N VOL PUSH ON CD TAPE NEXT VOL MODE AM MUTE SEEK TUNE FM 1 REW 2 FF 3 SIDE 1 2 TEMP FAN FRONT EXT OFF AUTO MAX A/C HI 0 OFF BACK BOTH HEATED BACK 0 BOTH SEATS Climate controls* (pg. 36) Heated seat control* (pg. 73) *if equipped N DTE ECON I E 000000.0 RESET T T N BASS SEL TREB BAL FADE EJ RDS SCAN AUTO 4 5 COMP 6 SHUFF REAR HI OFF Climate control systems (pg. 27) 5 Instrumentation Electronic sound system control (pg. 35) Message Center (pg. 12) ...
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The OBD II system also assists the service technician in the fuel. 3. The vehicle will not require towing. P C BRAKE Service engine soon Your vehicle is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). Examples are: 1. Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle. The light may be drivable and will usually be malfunctioning. This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. If it comes on solid: This means that monitors the engine's ENGINE emission control system. The fuel...
The OBD II system also assists the service technician in the fuel. 3. The vehicle will not require towing. P C BRAKE Service engine soon Your vehicle is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). Examples are: 1. Poor fuel quality or water in properly servicing your vehicle. The light may be drivable and will usually be malfunctioning. This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. If it comes on solid: This means that monitors the engine's ENGINE emission control system. The fuel...
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Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Also BRAKE illuminates when the parking brake is turned ON. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is engaged. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to fasten your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ! If the Service Engine Soon light remains on , have your safety belts. For more information, refer to the position ON and the engine is required. ...
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Also BRAKE illuminates when the parking brake is turned ON. Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is engaged. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to fasten your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ! If the Service Engine Soon light remains on , have your safety belts. For more information, refer to the position ON and the engine is required. ...
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High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . Instrumentation Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off . Turn on headlamps Illuminates to remind the driver to turn the headlamps on when: • the daytime running lamps are on • the autolamps are turned on . ABS Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. Refer to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. If the light remains on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn ...
High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . Instrumentation Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off . Turn on headlamps Illuminates to remind the driver to turn the headlamps on when: • the daytime running lamps are on • the autolamps are turned on . ABS Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb. Refer to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. If the light remains on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn ...
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Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened . Instrumentation Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Traction Control off light Illuminates when the Traction Control system has been disabled (by the driver or as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to Engine oil in the ignition) and either front door is opened ...
Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened . Instrumentation Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Traction Control off light Illuminates when the Traction Control system has been disabled (by the driver or as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to Engine oil in the ignition) and either front door is opened ...
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Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 60 40 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 km/h 20 40 20 0 100 0 MPH 120 Odometer The odometer is located in motion. The ignition should be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. It registers the total kilometers (miles) of fuel that can be added will alternate between English (miles) and Metric (kilometers) measurements. 10 The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is a small amount of reserve fuel in the ON position). Instrumentation GAUGES - + 4 3 5 ABS 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 ...
Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 60 40 60 80 100 80 120 140 160 180 200 km/h 20 40 20 0 100 0 MPH 120 Odometer The odometer is located in motion. The ignition should be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. It registers the total kilometers (miles) of fuel that can be added will alternate between English (miles) and Metric (kilometers) measurements. 10 The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is a small amount of reserve fuel in the ON position). Instrumentation GAUGES - + 4 3 5 ABS 6 7 40 60 60 80 100 80 120 140 ...
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Stop the vehicle as C soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the red zone may damage the engine. 4 3 2 1 0 ANTI THEFT AIR BAG 5 ABS 6 7 RPMx1000 Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. H Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is overheating. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Driving with your tachometer pointer in the ...
Stop the vehicle as C soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the red zone may damage the engine. 4 3 2 1 0 ANTI THEFT AIR BAG 5 ABS 6 7 RPMx1000 Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. H Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is overheating. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Driving with your tachometer pointer in the ...
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You will display the appropriate warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored systems. If you have a DRIVER ID control in the ON position. E/M The message center tells you about the condition of your vehicle by two methods: MENU SELECT • operator selectable features VEHICLE HANDLING • continuous warning reporting of monitored systems TRIP DISPLAY You can select different features for the message center to display by the message center controls located to the right of the instrument cluster. 12 VEHICLE HANDLING • Refer to E/M (if equipped) for ...
You will display the appropriate warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored systems. If you have a DRIVER ID control in the ON position. E/M The message center tells you about the condition of your vehicle by two methods: MENU SELECT • operator selectable features VEHICLE HANDLING • continuous warning reporting of monitored systems TRIP DISPLAY You can select different features for the message center to display by the message center controls located to the right of the instrument cluster. 12 VEHICLE HANDLING • Refer to E/M (if equipped) for ...
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This message can only be displayed. • trunk closed (driver and passenger side). The sequence of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by closing the door(s). Instrumentation System check Pressing this control causes the SYSTEM message center to cycle through a status of each of the systems being monitored. This allows you to use the full functionality of the system check report is pressed, PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be reset by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 13 For each of the monitored systems, the message center will ...
This message can only be displayed. • trunk closed (driver and passenger side). The sequence of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by closing the door(s). Instrumentation System check Pressing this control causes the SYSTEM message center to cycle through a status of each of the systems being monitored. This allows you to use the full functionality of the system check report is pressed, PLEASE CLOSE DOOR will be reset by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 13 For each of the monitored systems, the message center will ...
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TRIP Press this control to display the second trip odometer. To reset the displayed trip odometer, press the RESET control. This acts as a reminder that have been reset are divided into two categories: • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. TRIP RESET 14 Instrumentation Door Ajar Driver's Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Transmission Overheat Check Transmission Low Oil Level Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Tire Pressure (if equipped) Gear Display ...
TRIP Press this control to display the second trip odometer. To reset the displayed trip odometer, press the RESET control. This acts as a reminder that have been reset are divided into two categories: • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. TRIP RESET 14 Instrumentation Door Ajar Driver's Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Transmission Overheat Check Transmission Low Oil Level Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Tire Pressure (if equipped) Gear Display ...
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E/M (if equipped) Press this feature, press the RESET RESET control while average fuel economy is calculated using a running average fuel economy initialized by the factory. Seat and mirror position and vehicle handling characteristics can drive before running average fuel economy is based on the climate control unit. E/M DRIVER ID 15 To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you fill the tank. • Press the DTE/ECON control a second time to display the average fuel economy in liters/100 kilometers or miles/gallon, based on distance traveled and rate of fuel used ...
E/M (if equipped) Press this feature, press the RESET RESET control while average fuel economy is calculated using a running average fuel economy initialized by the factory. Seat and mirror position and vehicle handling characteristics can drive before running average fuel economy is based on the climate control unit. E/M DRIVER ID 15 To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you fill the tank. • Press the DTE/ECON control a second time to display the average fuel economy in liters/100 kilometers or miles/gallon, based on distance traveled and rate of fuel used ...
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Press it again to turn the message center display off. Press this control a second time to adjust the STEERING EFFORT SETTINGS between NORMAL, PLUSH and FIRM. Each press of firm ride control (if equipped) and low steering effort is undesirable and cannot be off again. DISPLAY Press this control to reset: RESET • warnings • average fuel economy • trip odometers The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET. The combination of the MENU control will display a different convenience setting as follows: Save to driver (if equipped) This allows ...
Press it again to turn the message center display off. Press this control a second time to adjust the STEERING EFFORT SETTINGS between NORMAL, PLUSH and FIRM. Each press of firm ride control (if equipped) and low steering effort is undesirable and cannot be off again. DISPLAY Press this control to reset: RESET • warnings • average fuel economy • trip odometers The other selectable features are unaffected by pressing RESET. The combination of the MENU control will display a different convenience setting as follows: Save to driver (if equipped) This allows ...
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Horn chirp • Standard vehicle: setting is made using the message center MENU/SELECT controls. Easy entry/exit seat access • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as a vehicle setting. • Settings: ON or OFF. • Original setting: ON. • Setting adjustment is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: ON or OFF. • Original setting: ON. • Setting adjustment ...
Horn chirp • Standard vehicle: setting is made using the message center MENU/SELECT controls. Easy entry/exit seat access • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as a vehicle setting. • Settings: ON or OFF. • Original setting: ON. • Setting adjustment is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: ON or OFF. • Original setting: ON. • Setting adjustment ...
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Reverse mirrors • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: low, normal or high. • Original setting: normal. • Setting adjustment is made using the message center VEHICLE HANDLING/SELECT controls. 18 Adjustable steering • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • ...
Reverse mirrors • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: low, normal or high. • Original setting: normal. • Setting adjustment is made using the message center VEHICLE HANDLING/SELECT controls. 18 Adjustable steering • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • ...
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Instrument panel dim control setting • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. Outside mirror position • Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: 8-way adjustment. • Original setting: N/A. • Setting adjustment is made using the driver seat control. DRIVER PROFILE SYSTEM (IF ...
Instrument panel dim control setting • Standard vehicle: setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the Driver 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System: setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. Outside mirror position • Setting may be saved to either the Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: 8-way adjustment. • Original setting: N/A. • Setting adjustment is made using the driver seat control. DRIVER PROFILE SYSTEM (IF ...
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Associated systems Keyless Entry System Programming personalized codes: With a key and/or Key FOB outside of the vehicle: • Enter the factory code • Press the 1/2 control • Enter the five digit personalized code Press: • The 1/2 control to save the code as Driver 1. • The 3/4 control to save the code as Driver 2. • The 5/6 control to save as required. Press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously to lock all of the doors. • Test the programmed codes by using the SELECT control. • The VEHICLE HANDLING control will display options for other codes as...
Associated systems Keyless Entry System Programming personalized codes: With a key and/or Key FOB outside of the vehicle: • Enter the factory code • Press the 1/2 control • Enter the five digit personalized code Press: • The 1/2 control to save the code as Driver 1. • The 3/4 control to save the code as Driver 2. • The 5/6 control to save as required. Press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously to lock all of the doors. • Test the programmed codes by using the SELECT control. • The VEHICLE HANDLING control will display options for other codes as...
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Instrumentation Driver profile features Express window • Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings-ON or OFF • Original setting-ON • Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT controls Auto door locks • Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles)....
Instrumentation Driver profile features Express window • Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles). • Standard vehicle with Memory Profile System-setting may be saved to either the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings-ON or OFF • Original setting-ON • Setting adjustment made using: Message Center-MENU/SELECT controls Auto door locks • Standard vehicle-setting is saved as vehicle setting only (not the DRIVER MEMORY 1 or 2 individualized profiles)....