Owner's Manual
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only) Index 158 217 223 235 236 1 2 4 20 72 104 112 137 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 Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) Index 158 217 223 235 236 1 2 4 20 72 104 112 137 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 Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to the Driving chapter. If the condition persists, your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF O/D Off ...
Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to the Driving chapter. If the condition persists, your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF O/D Off ...
Owner's Manual
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... light also illuminates when engine oil pressure has been lost. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design 16 If the engine oil level is off. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine oil level as soon as possible.
... light also illuminates when engine oil pressure has been lost. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design 16 If the engine oil level is off. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine oil level as soon as possible.
Owner's Manual
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..., the engine is overheating. Switch off the ignition and determine the source of the engine coolant. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation C H 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120...
..., the engine is overheating. Switch off the ignition and determine the source of the engine coolant. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation C H 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of the vehicle. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to the Maintenance and care chapter for maintenance of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets...
... instrument panel. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of the vehicle. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to the Maintenance and care chapter for maintenance of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets...
Owner's Manual
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... the system. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the Instrumentation chapter. A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Routine maintenance of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate after ignition is turned on...
... the system. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the Instrumentation chapter. A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Routine maintenance of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate after ignition is turned on...
Owner's Manual
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... anti-lock braking system is indicated by detecting the onset of the brake pedal. Its operation is not employed during brake applications and compensating for maintenance intervals. Do not release the pedal while braking. 112 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (if equipped) The ABS operates by a pulsing of wheel lock-up... locking even when the brakes are firmly applied, helping to ensure that they are self-adjusting. Driving BRAKES Your brakes are about to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for this tendency.
... anti-lock braking system is indicated by detecting the onset of the brake pedal. Its operation is not employed during brake applications and compensating for maintenance intervals. Do not release the pedal while braking. 112 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (if equipped) The ABS operates by a pulsing of wheel lock-up... locking even when the brakes are firmly applied, helping to ensure that they are self-adjusting. Driving BRAKES Your brakes are about to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" for this tendency.
Owner's Manual
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... frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to Preparing to the instructions included with towing accessories for towing. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the maintenance guide and or service guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to...
... frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to Preparing to the instructions included with towing accessories for towing. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the maintenance guide and or service guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to...
Owner's Manual
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Driving FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance, • excessive speed, • rapid acceleration, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories, • underinflated tires, • heavy loads, • aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 136
Driving FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance, • excessive speed, • rapid acceleration, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories, • underinflated tires, • heavy loads, • aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 136
Owner's Manual
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... which makes tracking routine service for your vehicle easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a maintenance guide and or service guide which parts and services are designed and built to provide the best ...for easy location. • As possible, we design parts that can provide necessary parts and service. Motorcraft parts are covered. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • We highlight do-it-yourself items in your vehicle. 158 Check your "Warranty Guide" to specifications.
... which makes tracking routine service for your vehicle easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a maintenance guide and or service guide which parts and services are designed and built to provide the best ...for easy location. • As possible, we design parts that can provide necessary parts and service. Motorcraft parts are covered. Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • We highlight do-it-yourself items in your vehicle. 158 Check your "Warranty Guide" to specifications.
Owner's Manual
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... properly, as explained under Battery in this chapter. 159 If you disconnect the battery, the engine must work with the engine running in moving parts. Maintenance and care Precautions when servicing your vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before...
... properly, as explained under Battery in this chapter. 159 If you disconnect the battery, the engine must work with the engine running in moving parts. Maintenance and care Precautions when servicing your vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and care Working with engine off (manual transaxle) 1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in 1 (first) or R (Reverse). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 160 Working with engine off (automatic transaxle) 1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Maintenance and care Working with engine off (manual transaxle) 1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in 1 (first) or R (Reverse). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 160 Working with engine off (automatic transaxle) 1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Owner's Manual
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Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is running. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in P (Park). 2. Working with engine on (automatic transaxle) 1. Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in neutral. 2. Maintenance and care Working with engine on (manual transaxle) 1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 161
Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is running. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in P (Park). 2. Working with engine on (automatic transaxle) 1. Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in neutral. 2. Maintenance and care Working with engine on (manual transaxle) 1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 161
Owner's Manual
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... it to drop into the catch for the last 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches). Always check to ensure that the hood lock is secure. Maintenance and care Opening the hood • Pull the handle (1) located under the instrument panel. 4 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60...3 2 1 C H 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION TRACTION TROL CONTROL 8 E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF MI RRORS 1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to the Ford emblem) and pushing it to the left. 2 • Raise the hood and support it with the strut (3) in its retaining clip, lower the hood and...
... it to drop into the catch for the last 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches). Always check to ensure that the hood lock is secure. Maintenance and care Opening the hood • Pull the handle (1) located under the instrument panel. 4 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60...3 2 1 C H 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION TRACTION TROL CONTROL 8 E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF MI RRORS 1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to the Ford emblem) and pushing it to the left. 2 • Raise the hood and support it with the strut (3) in its retaining clip, lower the hood and...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 163
Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 163
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 164
Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 164
Owner's Manual
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... P (Park). Put the manual transaxle gearshift in the range shown on level ground. To check the oil: 1. Maintenance and care Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by Ford Warranty. Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. If the engine...
... P (Park). Put the manual transaxle gearshift in the range shown on level ground. To check the oil: 1. Maintenance and care Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by Ford Warranty. Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. If the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... is fully seated. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap. Change your engine oil and oil filter according to pour oil in this chapter. 2. Maintenance and care 6. Put the dipstick back in laboratory mice. Adding engine oil 1. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in the opening. 3. If the...
... is fully seated. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap. Change your engine oil and oil filter according to pour oil in this chapter. 2. Maintenance and care 6. Put the dipstick back in laboratory mice. Adding engine oil 1. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in the opening. 3. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... engine application. To open the cap while the engine is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your community's standards for additional information. Maintenance and care Refer to find out more about recycling automotive fluids. Call your local recycling center to the... maintenance guide and or service guide for disposing of these types of the arrow and pull. Always dispose of used oil containers must be...
... engine application. To open the cap while the engine is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your community's standards for additional information. Maintenance and care Refer to find out more about recycling automotive fluids. Call your local recycling center to the... maintenance guide and or service guide for disposing of these types of the arrow and pull. Always dispose of used oil containers must be...
Owner's Manual
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... Do not let the reservoir for the windshield washer fluid. 168 Do not put engine coolant in the container for the master cylinder run dry. Maintenance and care Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir. Brake fluid is not DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super...
... Do not let the reservoir for the windshield washer fluid. 168 Do not put engine coolant in the container for the master cylinder run dry. Maintenance and care Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir. Brake fluid is not DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super...