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Safety Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim ...
Safety Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim ...
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... OFF OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C NORM A/C Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 34) Speed control* (pg. 36) Driver side air bag (pg. 67) Tilt steering wheel lever (pg. 35) *if equipped 4 Instrumentation Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 23) Instrument cluster (pg. 22) Gearshift lever (pg. 87) Rear window defroster control (pg...
... OFF OUTSIDE TEMP MAX A/C NORM A/C Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 34) Speed control* (pg. 36) Driver side air bag (pg. 67) Tilt steering wheel lever (pg. 35) *if equipped 4 Instrumentation Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 23) Instrument cluster (pg. 22) Gearshift lever (pg. 87) Rear window defroster control (pg...
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...release the control. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to 3 operate while the engine is... moving. 35 ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to move the steering wheel up or down. Key position when driving. 5. ON, all accessories without locking the steering...
...release the control. Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to 3 operate while the engine is... moving. 35 ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 4 accessories such as the engine starts. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to move the steering wheel up or down. Key position when driving. 5. ON, all accessories without locking the steering...
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...vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of wheel lockup during hard braking with noise while braking under panic conditions or on top) during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise... system (ABS), a noise from locking even when the brakes are applied. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be aggravated by detecting the onset of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. The...
...vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of wheel lockup during hard braking with noise while braking under panic conditions or on top) during brake applications and compensating for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise... system (ABS), a noise from locking even when the brakes are applied. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be aggravated by detecting the onset of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. The...
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...slippery surfaces. Pull the lever to release after completing this procedure, use of available traction on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces. Wheel-speed sensors allow your vehicle. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to driving conditions and very fast acting. This ...with the optional Traction Control system. HOOD TRACTION CONTROLி (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be adversely affected. The rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and adjustment are made accordingly. If the parking brake fails to manually release the parking...
...slippery surfaces. Pull the lever to release after completing this procedure, use of available traction on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces. Wheel-speed sensors allow your vehicle. Move the gearshift from the P (Park) position to driving conditions and very fast acting. This ...with the optional Traction Control system. HOOD TRACTION CONTROLி (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be adversely affected. The rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and adjustment are made accordingly. If the parking brake fails to manually release the parking...
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... system event. Anti-lock braking is below −23°C (−10°F) the engine torque reduction portion of the system will still control wheels from overheating. TRAC CNTL STEERING Your vehicle is normal system behavior. The system will again function normally. During Traction Control operation you may allow...
... system event. Anti-lock braking is below −23°C (−10°F) the engine torque reduction portion of the system will still control wheels from overheating. TRAC CNTL STEERING Your vehicle is normal system behavior. The system will again function normally. During Traction Control operation you may allow...
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... trunk. Pour prévenir tout mouvement soudain du véhicule, placer This action could damage the power steering pump. Driving Never hold the steering wheel to jacking, hoisting or jacking, hoisting or towing your towing vehicle. At high speeds, steering assist will be increased.
... trunk. Pour prévenir tout mouvement soudain du véhicule, placer This action could damage the power steering pump. Driving Never hold the steering wheel to jacking, hoisting or jacking, hoisting or towing your towing vehicle. At high speeds, steering assist will be increased.
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Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, 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 water, the rear ...efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and ...
Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, 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 water, the rear ...efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and ...
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... through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Traction or brake capability may be improved by avoiding: • lack of the hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car). FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may also enter your engine's air intake...
... through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Traction or brake capability may be improved by avoiding: • lack of the hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car). FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may also enter your engine's air intake...
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To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 96 Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating 5 amp 7.5 amp 10 amp 15 amp 20 amp 20 amp fuse ...
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 96 Remove the panel cover to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Roadside emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color Fuse rating 5 amp 7.5 amp 10 amp 15 amp 20 amp 20 amp fuse ...
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... driving, do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances 100 Instead, gradually decrease your vehicle is labeled as possible. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to lose control of the road.
... driving, do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances 100 Instead, gradually decrease your vehicle is labeled as possible. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to lose control of the road.
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... air suspension switch (if equipped). If the lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is equipped with this feature, one of the lug nuts on each wheel must be removed and replaced with the anti-theft key. Do not use an impact wrench with a special key. Insert the key over the lug... apply pressure on the key with the wrench. 3. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is lost, see your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the lug wrench and stored with the spare tire. Roadside emergencies • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating...
... air suspension switch (if equipped). If the lug wrench/lug nut key assembly is equipped with this feature, one of the lug nuts on each wheel must be removed and replaced with the anti-theft key. Do not use an impact wrench with a special key. Insert the key over the lug... apply pressure on the key with the wrench. 3. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is lost, see your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the lug wrench and stored with the spare tire. Roadside emergencies • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating...
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.... AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR DE LA SUSPENSION PNEUMATIQUE WARNING To prevent sudden vehicle movement, turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off air suspension switch prior to Air suspension system in P (Park). 3. Refer to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle... lug nuts for more information. Park on removing anti-theft lug nuts. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn off the ground. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. 4. Place gearshift lever in ...
.... AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR DE LA SUSPENSION PNEUMATIQUE WARNING To prevent sudden vehicle movement, turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off air suspension switch prior to Air suspension system in P (Park). 3. Refer to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle... lug nuts for more information. Park on removing anti-theft lug nuts. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn off the ground. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. 4. Place gearshift lever in ...
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...burns skin, eyes, and clothing. 103 Remove the jack and fully 1 tighten the lug nuts in injury or vehicle damage. Roadside emergencies 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 10. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the door closest to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.... Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is facing outward. Turn on the air suspension switch. 5 2 JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to the...
...burns skin, eyes, and clothing. 103 Remove the jack and fully 1 tighten the lug nuts in injury or vehicle damage. Roadside emergencies 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 10. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the door closest to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.... Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is facing outward. Turn on the air suspension switch. 5 2 JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to the...
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... air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be towed with slingbelt equipment. When calling for all authorized tow truck operators. Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. It is available from Ford Motor Company for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have your vehicle...
... air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be towed with slingbelt equipment. When calling for all authorized tow truck operators. Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. It is available from Ford Motor Company for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have your vehicle...
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...vehicle will drive properly, as explained in theBattery section in your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Turn off 1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. If you have enough ventilation. • Keep all fuel related parts. Working with the engine...makes tracking routine service easy. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from the battery and all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from moving unexpectedly. 107 Set...
...vehicle will drive properly, as explained in theBattery section in your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Turn off 1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. If you have enough ventilation. • Keep all fuel related parts. Working with the engine...makes tracking routine service easy. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from the battery and all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit material away from moving unexpectedly. 107 Set...
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... fluid if the level is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. If adding fluid is in the reservoir. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Be sure to a service facility as soon as possible. Check the fluid level in this range. Start the engine and...
... fluid if the level is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. If adding fluid is in the reservoir. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Be sure to a service facility as soon as possible. Check the fluid level in this range. Start the engine and...
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... (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to the generation of performance which all passenger...Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 124 Maintenance and care U.S. Department of their use, however, and may have poor traction ...
... (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to the generation of performance which all passenger...Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. The traction grade assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 124 Maintenance and care U.S. Department of their use, however, and may have poor traction ...
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...; Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for vehicles with aluminum wheels) 125 If you notice that is established for a tire that the tires wear unevenly, have them as indicated in combination, can fail suddenly, possibly resulting...
...; Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for vehicles with aluminum wheels) 125 If you notice that is established for a tire that the tires wear unevenly, have them as indicated in combination, can fail suddenly, possibly resulting...
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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 speedometer. Maintenance and care • Five tire rotation (for vehicles with steel wheels and full size spare tires) Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. Failure to follow these precautions may also affect the accuracy of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may adversely affect the handling of your vehicle. 126
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your speedometer. Maintenance and care • Five tire rotation (for vehicles with steel wheels and full size spare tires) Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wear band is visible through the tire treads. Failure to follow these precautions may also affect the accuracy of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may adversely affect the handling of your vehicle. 126