Owner's Manual
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..., and off-road operation. For this period: • Change your vehicle Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or breaking-in period for brake linings lasts for 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of highway driving or 160 km (100 miles) of city driving. Information about this guide was... approved for equipment that was in " oils. • Avoid sudden stops. During this reason, Mercury urges you drive. Introduction differences for a long time. • Use only the type of engine oil Ford recommends. Do not use special "break-in...
..., and off-road operation. For this period: • Change your vehicle Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or breaking-in period for brake linings lasts for 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of highway driving or 160 km (100 miles) of city driving. Information about this guide was... approved for equipment that was in " oils. • Avoid sudden stops. During this reason, Mercury urges you drive. Introduction differences for a long time. • Use only the type of engine oil Ford recommends. Do not use special "break-in...
Owner's Manual
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... 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 2 + 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L 4X4 4WD LOW + 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 F ABS 20 10 0 100 110 200 20 0 BRAKE ! illuminates when the air bag system requires servicing. illuminates when there is turned to ON and the engine temperature is high, the oil pressure is...
... 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 2 + 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L 4X4 4WD LOW + 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 F ABS 20 10 0 100 110 200 20 0 BRAKE ! illuminates when the air bag system requires servicing. illuminates when there is turned to ON and the engine temperature is high, the oil pressure is...
Owner's Manual
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...40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 2 + 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L H CHECK ENGINE SPEED CONT 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 0 BRAKE ! 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 F ABS RPM x 1000 MPH km/h - + EP P R N D 2 1 ANTITHEFT L O/D OFF illuminates when the engine is running and speed control ...is turned on . SPEED CONT SPEED CONT 9 Instrumentation illuminates when the parking brake is activated, brake fluid level is not buckled. illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on . P ABS illuminates when the anti-lock...
...40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 2 + 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L H CHECK ENGINE SPEED CONT 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 0 BRAKE ! 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 F ABS RPM x 1000 MPH km/h - + EP P R N D 2 1 ANTITHEFT L O/D OFF illuminates when the engine is running and speed control ...is turned on . SPEED CONT SPEED CONT 9 Instrumentation illuminates when the parking brake is activated, brake fluid level is not buckled. illuminates when the headlamp high beams are on . P ABS illuminates when the anti-lock...
Owner's Manual
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... 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L H CHECK ENGINE 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 F ABS 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 0 BRAKE ! Instrumentation How to the Seating and safety restraints chapter for information on the safety belt warning chime. If any of these lights do not illuminate...
... 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L H CHECK ENGINE 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 F ABS 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 0 BRAKE ! Instrumentation How to the Seating and safety restraints chapter for information on the safety belt warning chime. If any of these lights do not illuminate...
Owner's Manual
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... dial. Move thumbwheel down to brighten lamps. Failure to do so may result in the OFF position. • The engine is running. • The parking brake is in a collision. Move thumbwheel up to dim lamps. Panel dimmer dial Instrument panel illumination, interior lamps and cargo lamp brightness can be adjusted with...
... dial. Move thumbwheel down to brighten lamps. Failure to do so may result in the OFF position. • The engine is running. • The parking brake is in a collision. Move thumbwheel up to dim lamps. Panel dimmer dial Instrument panel illumination, interior lamps and cargo lamp brightness can be adjusted with...
Owner's Manual
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... x 1000 km/h H - + P R N D 2 1 L RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST SRS 24 Push and hold for a single wipe. Hold SET ACCEL to activate the washer. Depressing the brake pedal will cancel the speed control. 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 20...
... x 1000 km/h H - + P R N D 2 1 L RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST SRS 24 Push and hold for a single wipe. Hold SET ACCEL to activate the washer. Depressing the brake pedal will cancel the speed control. 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 20...
Owner's Manual
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..., and 4th gear. Transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. When starting your vehicle, the transmission will operate in hilly areas • additional engine braking is desired 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 20 10 0 100 110 120...
..., and 4th gear. Transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. When starting your vehicle, the transmission will operate in hilly areas • additional engine braking is desired 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 20 10 0 100 110 120...
Owner's Manual
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Arming anti-theft system with keyless entry and Anti-theft system later in the ON position. • brake pedal is pressed. • you shift through R (Reverse). • brake pedal is enabled at the factory. Autolock will arm your personal code. This will automatically lock all doors and liftgate when: • all vehicle doors...
Arming anti-theft system with keyless entry and Anti-theft system later in the ON position. • brake pedal is pressed. • you shift through R (Reverse). • brake pedal is enabled at the factory. Autolock will arm your personal code. This will automatically lock all doors and liftgate when: • all vehicle doors...
Owner's Manual
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Release 7/8 button. Your vehicle is equipped with up to lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed . • the brake pedal is opened and closed . 1. Press and release 3/4 button while holding 7/8 button. 4. The remote entry system also arms and disarms the anti-theft system (see ...
Release 7/8 button. Your vehicle is equipped with up to lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate window are closed . • the brake pedal is opened and closed . 1. Press and release 3/4 button while holding 7/8 button. 4. The remote entry system also arms and disarms the anti-theft system (see ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the shoulder belt. Rear seat belts cannot be made to lock up by quickly pulling on the belt. 65 For example, if the driver brakes suddenly, turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward...
... on the shoulder belt. Rear seat belts cannot be made to lock up by quickly pulling on the belt. 65 For example, if the driver brakes suddenly, turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward...
Owner's Manual
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OFF 3. Turn the key to the ON position (without turning the key to START). Starting your vehicle 2. Make sure the parking brake is set and the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 60 40 80 100 120 o o o o 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 160 180 H L 20 RPM x 1000 0 MPH km/h 200 H - + P R N D 2 1 L RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST SRS 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. LOCK ON OFF START ACCESSORY 90
OFF 3. Turn the key to the ON position (without turning the key to START). Starting your vehicle 2. Make sure the parking brake is set and the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 60 40 80 100 120 o o o o 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 160 180 H L 20 RPM x 1000 0 MPH km/h 200 H - + P R N D 2 1 L RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST SRS 4. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. LOCK ON OFF START ACCESSORY 90
Owner's Manual
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...light does not fastened, the illuminate. The key will return to start the vehicle: 1. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. STARTING THE VEHICLE After completing the steps under Preparing to the ON position. 2. Starting your vehicle CHECK GAGE 4 H C DOOR AJAR... 60 120 3 2 + 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L H CHECK ENGINE SPEED CONT 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 F ABS 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 0 BRAKE ! If the driver's safety belt is running, then release. If a light fails to START, hold the key in the START position longer than 15 91...
...light does not fastened, the illuminate. The key will return to start the vehicle: 1. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. STARTING THE VEHICLE After completing the steps under Preparing to the ON position. 2. Starting your vehicle CHECK GAGE 4 H C DOOR AJAR... 60 120 3 2 + 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 H L H CHECK ENGINE SPEED CONT 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 1 F ABS 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 0 BRAKE ! If the driver's safety belt is running, then release. If a light fails to START, hold the key in the START position longer than 15 91...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel lockup by automatically releasing and reapplying the brakes. Be careful when braking. Significantly increased squeal is an indicator that brake service is driven. Even with ABS, the brakes could lock up on a hill could overheat them and make them . Occasional brake squeal during light to dry them less effective....or gravel. The ABS conducts a self-test each time the vehicle is needed. After driving through standing water, gently apply the brakes several times to moderate stops is normal. If driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply the...
... wheel lockup by automatically releasing and reapplying the brakes. Be careful when braking. Significantly increased squeal is an indicator that brake service is driven. Even with ABS, the brakes could lock up on a hill could overheat them and make them . Occasional brake squeal during light to dry them less effective....or gravel. The ABS conducts a self-test each time the vehicle is needed. After driving through standing water, gently apply the brakes several times to moderate stops is normal. If driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do not apply the...
Owner's Manual
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...the instrument The cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned to stop a moving vehicle. 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 used to ON) until the ...soon as possible. The parking brake is parked. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used whenever the vehicle is not designed to set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is detected. Parking brake The parking brake should be adversely affected. ...
...the instrument The cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned to stop a moving vehicle. 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 used to ON) until the ...soon as possible. The parking brake is parked. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used whenever the vehicle is not designed to set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is detected. Parking brake The parking brake should be adversely affected. ...
Owner's Manual
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If you to position. They may move the gearshift from position to release parking brake. If the parking brake is fully released, but the warning light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately. Driving Pull release handle towards you do not hold the brake pedal down while you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (4R70W) Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may not be working properly.
If you to position. They may move the gearshift from position to release parking brake. If the parking brake is fully released, but the warning light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately. Driving Pull release handle towards you do not hold the brake pedal down while you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 98 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (4R70W) Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may not be working properly.
Owner's Manual
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...). Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park). Neutral Vehicle is securely latched in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Reverse Always come to roll. R N D 2 1 99 Park Always come to move the automatic gearshift. N - R - Driving...
...). Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park). Neutral Vehicle is securely latched in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Reverse Always come to roll. R N D 2 1 99 Park Always come to move the automatic gearshift. N - R - Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... the gearshift lever. To return to normal D (Overdrive) mode. 2 - Second Use 2 (Second) to provide additional engine braking 100 O/D OFF will remain off . D (Overdrive) can be disengaged by pressing transmission control switch. Provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive) and is useful when towing a trailer or heavy loads through hilly areas. O/D will automatically return...
... the gearshift lever. To return to normal D (Overdrive) mode. 2 - Second Use 2 (Second) to provide additional engine braking 100 O/D OFF will remain off . D (Overdrive) can be disengaged by pressing transmission control switch. Provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive) and is useful when towing a trailer or heavy loads through hilly areas. O/D will automatically return...
Owner's Manual
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... Insert the key and turn to the proper speed. Start the vehicle. Transmission operates in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 101 Refer to N (Neutral). 5. Apply brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in gears 1-2. 1 - If it is depressed. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to ...move the gearshift out of P with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from P unless the brake pedal is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may not be operating properly. If you...
... Insert the key and turn to the proper speed. Start the vehicle. Transmission operates in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 101 Refer to N (Neutral). 5. Apply brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in gears 1-2. 1 - If it is depressed. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to ...move the gearshift out of P with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from P unless the brake pedal is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may not be operating properly. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... through water, always try to keep all four wheels on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance 104 Drying can be limited. Traction or brake capability may stall. Map out your owner's portfolio. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Do not reduce the tire pressures ... either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in your route before driving. Sand When driving over sand, try the brakes. Excess mud stuck on the most solid area of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. When driving through mud, clean off -road...
... through water, always try to keep all four wheels on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance 104 Drying can be limited. Traction or brake capability may stall. Map out your owner's portfolio. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Do not reduce the tire pressures ... either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in your route before driving. Sand When driving over sand, try the brakes. Excess mud stuck on the most solid area of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. When driving through mud, clean off -road...
Owner's Manual
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... up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. You could damage drive components. This reduces strain on the other side of the brake pedal will help slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Otherwise, check the lubrication of stalling. Driving that could lose traction ...and slip sideways. When descending a steep hill avoid sudden braking. When speed control is on steep slopes. Driving on hill or slope terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning ...
... up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. You could damage drive components. This reduces strain on the other side of the brake pedal will help slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Otherwise, check the lubrication of stalling. Driving that could lose traction ...and slip sideways. When descending a steep hill avoid sudden braking. When speed control is on steep slopes. Driving on hill or slope terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning ...