Owner's Manual
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...itself off if no malfunctions are present. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is ready for additional information. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned on to...) has detected a malfunction. A warning light may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Many lights will stay on after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that may...
...itself off if no malfunctions are present. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is ready for additional information. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned on to...) has detected a malfunction. A warning light may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Many lights will stay on after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that may...
Owner's Manual
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...to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to stop the vehicle. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. It ...will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned on when the engine is not running, or in braking performance may occur. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and ...
...to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to stop the vehicle. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. It ...will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned on when the engine is not running, or in braking performance may occur. WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and ...
Owner's Manual
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Contact your safety belt. If the light remains on, it stays on , refer to fasten your safety belt. If it .... Overdrive cancel and grade assist: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off the engine and let cool. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your authorized dealer as... soon as possible , switch off and the grade assist function has been turned on while the engine is running or hot. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running , there may be a malfunction with the...
Contact your safety belt. If the light remains on, it stays on , refer to fasten your safety belt. If it .... Overdrive cancel and grade assist: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off the engine and let cool. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your authorized dealer as... soon as possible , switch off and the grade assist function has been turned on while the engine is running or hot. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running , there may be a malfunction with the...
Owner's Manual
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...If the key has been successfully programmed it will not start the vehicle's engine and will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). The theft indicator light will not operate the remote entry features. After three seconds but within ten... Transmitters (IKTs) or standard SecuriLock keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle...
...If the key has been successfully programmed it will not start the vehicle's engine and will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). The theft indicator light will not operate the remote entry features. After three seconds but within ten... Transmitters (IKTs) or standard SecuriLock keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...operate the heated seats: Press once to activate the high cool setting (three indicator lights). Refer to be accessed from the rear of the seat. Cooled seats The cooled seats will only function when the engine is a filter located under each front seat. • The filter can be... includes air filters that must be reactivated. medium cool (two indicator lights), low cool (one indicator light) or off and will need to the scheduled maintenance information for more information. • There is running. If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on , the ...
...operate the heated seats: Press once to activate the high cool setting (three indicator lights). Refer to be accessed from the rear of the seat. Cooled seats The cooled seats will only function when the engine is a filter located under each front seat. • The filter can be... includes air filters that must be reactivated. medium cool (two indicator lights), low cool (one indicator light) or off and will need to the scheduled maintenance information for more information. • There is running. If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on , the ...
Owner's Manual
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... followed by three seconds with the safety belts to work in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will disable the Belt-Minder feature for which the airbags are designed to the safety belts. Seating and Safety Restraints 1. DO NOT START ...THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one minute). • Step 3 must be turned on . For the seating position being disabled, at a ...
... followed by three seconds with the safety belts to work in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3, the safety belt warning light will disable the Belt-Minder feature for which the airbags are designed to the safety belts. Seating and Safety Restraints 1. DO NOT START ...THE ENGINE. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one minute). • Step 3 must be turned on . For the seating position being disabled, at a ...
Owner's Manual
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...Starting your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system in this chapter. Accessory- allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Normal operating temperature is normally reached after 10 minutes of radio noise. WARNING: Extended idling at highway speeds above 50 mph... (80 km/h). Warning lights illuminated. Start- cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to Push button start system, refer to operate while the engine is not running. 3. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty...
...Starting your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system in this chapter. Accessory- allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Normal operating temperature is normally reached after 10 minutes of radio noise. WARNING: Extended idling at highway speeds above 50 mph... (80 km/h). Warning lights illuminated. Start- cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to Push button start system, refer to operate while the engine is not running. 3. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty...
Owner's Manual
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Starting the engine Note: If your vehicle is in P (Park). 3. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 4 (start). See Warning lights and chimes in this section for more information regarding the warning lights. Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 4 (start). 217 Driving • Make sure the gearshift lever is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in the Instrument Cluster chapter for starting. 1.
Starting the engine Note: If your vehicle is in P (Park). 3. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 4 (start). See Warning lights and chimes in this section for more information regarding the warning lights. Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 4 (start). 217 Driving • Make sure the gearshift lever is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in the Instrument Cluster chapter for starting. 1.
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...engine. ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE and PRESS BRAKE TO START will allow the engine... to operate the Push Button Start system and start button is not running. Driving 2. The start your vehicle, your vehicle by turning the key to operate while the engine... is located on the floor until the vehicle starts. This allows electrical accessories such as the engine...information. 2. If the engine still fails to start... the engine begins to 4 (start ) position, the engine may ...center in case the engine is equipped with the...will illuminate, but the engine will power your vehicle...
...engine. ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE and PRESS BRAKE TO START will allow the engine... to operate the Push Button Start system and start button is not running. Driving 2. The start your vehicle, your vehicle by turning the key to operate while the engine... is located on the floor until the vehicle starts. This allows electrical accessories such as the engine...information. 2. If the engine still fails to start... the engine begins to 4 (start ) position, the engine may ...center in case the engine is equipped with the...will illuminate, but the engine will power your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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To Start your audio speakers. In order to switch off the engine of time) while applying the brake pedal. 4. The IA key may be in on your ... you stow the IA key in accessory or on modes or when the engine is not detected. Note: The indicator light on the start button will not switch off the engine. If you would like to start your vehicle (see the NO FOB ...roof, or in the overhead console area) or in the extreme corners of the rear package tray, near your vehicle's engine, press the START/STOP button (for at least one second. If this occurs, you can use the backup method to...
To Start your audio speakers. In order to switch off the engine of time) while applying the brake pedal. 4. The IA key may be in on your ... you stow the IA key in accessory or on modes or when the engine is not detected. Note: The indicator light on the start button will not switch off the engine. If you would like to start your vehicle (see the NO FOB ...roof, or in the overhead console area) or in the extreme corners of the rear package tray, near your vehicle's engine, press the START/STOP button (for at least one second. If this occurs, you can use the backup method to...
Owner's Manual
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... soon as ABS braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake BRAKE system warning light. do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your engine block heater will use .4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use additional... When hard braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. To clean them, use , make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. The ABS will unnecessarily use . however, maximum temperature is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Driving How ...
... soon as ABS braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake BRAKE system warning light. do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your engine block heater will use .4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use additional... When hard braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. To clean them, use , make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. The ABS will unnecessarily use . however, maximum temperature is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Driving How ...
Owner's Manual
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...activates AdvanceTrac you may experience the following: • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The "sliding car" indicator light will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from under the instrument panel during this situation, Traction Control will flash. ...down , the 227 When the brakes have the system serviced by momentarily reducing engine power. Excessive wheel spin is slipping. Brake Traction Control works to operate. in tandem, Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control. If equipped with the AdvanceTrac system. ...
...activates AdvanceTrac you may experience the following: • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The "sliding car" indicator light will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from under the instrument panel during this situation, Traction Control will flash. ...down , the 227 When the brakes have the system serviced by momentarily reducing engine power. Excessive wheel spin is slipping. Brake Traction Control works to operate. in tandem, Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control. If equipped with the AdvanceTrac system. ...
Owner's Manual
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...to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by low power steering pump fluid level. Check for low power ... is running. however, ESC is off), you switch off the AdvanceTrac system the AdvanceTrac off the lighted button and the sliding car icon . If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is disabled. Driving If you can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort....
...to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it takes more than a few seconds when the engine is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by low power steering pump fluid level. Check for low power ... is running. however, ESC is off), you switch off the AdvanceTrac system the AdvanceTrac off the lighted button and the sliding car icon . If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is disabled. Driving If you can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort....
Owner's Manual
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... flow to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may not be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever out of the 6-speed automatic transmission Your vehicle ...has been designed to the engine while decelerating. If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working. WARNING: Do not drive your foot from P (Park) ...
... flow to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may not be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your vehicle until you cannot move the gearshift lever out of the 6-speed automatic transmission Your vehicle ...has been designed to the engine while decelerating. If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working. WARNING: Do not drive your foot from P (Park) ...
Owner's Manual
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...driving on the accelerator in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to the transmission may cycle on the apron or shoulder of the engine. Press lightly on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in mud or snow it may be your ... operating temperature or damage to slide sideways out of your vehicle gets stuck in a steady pattern. A lower gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while ...
...driving on the accelerator in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to the transmission may cycle on the apron or shoulder of the engine. Press lightly on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in mud or snow it may be your ... operating temperature or damage to slide sideways out of your vehicle gets stuck in a steady pattern. A lower gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while ...
Owner's Manual
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... the depth; Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can lose traction in mud. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the engine. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to rotating driveshafts and tires. Be cautious of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly. avoid...use a low gear when possible. Driving Sand When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may cycle on the most solid area of the vehicle.
... the depth; Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can lose traction in mud. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the engine. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to rotating driveshafts and tires. Be cautious of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly. avoid...use a low gear when possible. Driving Sand When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may cycle on the most solid area of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...order to a lower gear. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Too much power will cause the tires to turn ...program designed to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Descend a hill in our nations wilderness areas. Driving "Tread Lightly" is better to back down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When climbing a steep slope or ...
...order to a lower gear. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Too much power will cause the tires to turn ...program designed to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Descend a hill in our nations wilderness areas. Driving "Tread Lightly" is better to back down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When climbing a steep slope or ...
Owner's Manual
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... depth is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. When driving through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims...
... depth is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. When driving through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims...
Owner's Manual
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.../50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to the red (hot) area. • The coolant temperature warning light • The service engine soon will move ...to alternating cylinder operation. How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will illuminate. When this feature allows ...
.../50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection. If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to the red (hot) area. • The coolant temperature warning light • The service engine soon will move ...to alternating cylinder operation. How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will illuminate. When this feature allows ...
Owner's Manual
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...that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. 87 Fuel quality If you continue to the fuel system. Gasolines that are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability ...problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. "Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended for your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Maintenance and Specifications Note: Use of any fuel other than 87. Many of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide ...
...that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. 87 Fuel quality If you continue to the fuel system. Gasolines that are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability ...problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. "Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended for your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Maintenance and Specifications Note: Use of any fuel other than 87. Many of the world's automakers approved the World-Wide ...