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... Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Ford accessories...
... Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Ford accessories...
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The ignition must be in the on . 16 Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on position to operate the rear window defroster. Panel dimmer control Adjust the control to vary the intensity of thin ice and fog. Controls and features Rear window defroster (if equipped) Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of the panel lighting. To manually turn off position. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the off the defroster, push the control again.
The ignition must be in the on . 16 Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on position to operate the rear window defroster. Panel dimmer control Adjust the control to vary the intensity of thin ice and fog. Controls and features Rear window defroster (if equipped) Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of the panel lighting. To manually turn off position. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the off the defroster, push the control again.
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... SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Climate controls Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems: • Manual heating system • Manual heating and air conditioning system In some modes, the two systems function similarly. In modes where the systems do not function similarly, the different...
... SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Climate controls Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems: • Manual heating system • Manual heating and air conditioning system In some modes, the two systems function similarly. In modes where the systems do not function similarly, the different...
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SEATING Manually adjusting the seats Pull the lever located inside the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward. Swivel the head restraint forward or backward to the desired height. Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 44 Seating and safety restraints HEAD RESTRAINTS Adjusting the head restraints Push or pull the head restraint to the desired angle. Pull the lever on the outside of the seat to recline the seat.
SEATING Manually adjusting the seats Pull the lever located inside the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward. Swivel the head restraint forward or backward to the desired height. Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. 44 Seating and safety restraints HEAD RESTRAINTS Adjusting the head restraints Push or pull the head restraint to the desired angle. Pull the lever on the outside of the seat to recline the seat.
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Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
Otherwise, the engine will not crank (turn over). • Put the gearshift into neutral. 80 If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Starting If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
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... steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with manual transaxles, you brake, steering control is maintained. 85 Steer around the obstacle. No matter how hard you must also depress the clutch pedal. In vehicles...
... steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with manual transaxles, you brake, steering control is maintained. 85 Steer around the obstacle. No matter how hard you must also depress the clutch pedal. In vehicles...
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Pull the handle upward to the off position. Press and hold the release button. 2. To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking brake while outside the vehicle. 86 Push handle downward to disengage the brake. 3. Driving Parking brake To engage the parking brake: Pull the handle upward. To release the parking brake: 1. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (first) (manual transaxle).
Pull the handle upward to the off position. Press and hold the release button. 2. To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking brake while outside the vehicle. 86 Push handle downward to disengage the brake. 3. Driving Parking brake To engage the parking brake: Pull the handle upward. To release the parking brake: 1. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (first) (manual transaxle).
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Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Do not drive with your vehicle at a standstill while .... 2. Hold down on the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the accelerator pedal. Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle: 1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Start the vehicle. 5.
Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Do not drive with your vehicle at a standstill while .... 2. Hold down on the clutch pedal. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Do not use the clutch to hold your foot resting on the accelerator pedal. Driving Manual transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle: 1. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Put the gearshift in neutral. 4. Start the vehicle. 5.
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... bumper). To connect the chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach to the vehicle. Driving Using trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual, automatic or surge type hydraulic brakes that meet Federal and local regulations. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your vehicle's brake system...
... bumper). To connect the chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and attach to the vehicle. Driving Using trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual, automatic or surge type hydraulic brakes that meet Federal and local regulations. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your vehicle's brake system...
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... towing in first or second gear. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer. If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. • Avoid driving excessively in hilly terrain or on long, steep grades.
... towing in first or second gear. Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) while towing a 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer. If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. • Avoid driving excessively in hilly terrain or on long, steep grades.
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... the vehicle. 4. Secure the vehicle against rolling or sliding. 5. Twist off to the jacking point of the vehicle. 9. Apply the parking brake and 1 (first) gear (manual transaxle) or the P (Park) position (automatic transaxle). 2. Place jack with complete support surface on the ground. 8. Jack up the vehicle until the tire is clear...
... the vehicle. 4. Secure the vehicle against rolling or sliding. 5. Twist off to the jacking point of the vehicle. 9. Apply the parking brake and 1 (first) gear (manual transaxle) or the P (Park) position (automatic transaxle). 2. Place jack with complete support surface on the ground. 8. Jack up the vehicle until the tire is clear...
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Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in 1 (first) or R (Reverse). 2. Working with engine off (automatic transaxle) 1. 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. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 127
Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in 1 (first) or R (Reverse). 2. Working with engine off (automatic transaxle) 1. 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. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 127
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Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 128 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Do not start your engine with engine on (automatic transaxle) 1. 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. Maintenance and care Working with engine on (manual transaxle) 1. Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in neutral. 2.
Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. 128 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Do not start your engine with engine on (automatic transaxle) 1. 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. Maintenance and care Working with engine on (manual transaxle) 1. Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in neutral. 2.
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Turn off all accessories and start the vehicle. 3. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. Put the manual transaxle gearshift in P (Park). The "relearning" process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. • If you do not allow the engine to "relearn" ...
Turn off all accessories and start the vehicle. 3. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. Put the manual transaxle gearshift in P (Park). The "relearning" process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. • If you do not allow the engine to "relearn" ...
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Capacities and specifications Capacities Engine oil - with automatic transaxle 2.0 litre engine 4.25 l (4.5 qts) 3.75 l (4.0 qts) 2.5 litre engine 5.5 l (5.8 qts) 5.0 l (5.3 qts) 2.6 l (2.7 qts) 8.5 l (9.0 qts.) 9.6 l (10.2 qts) Fill to MAX mark 6.6 l (7.0 qts)* 7.1 l (7.5 qts)** 9.5 l (10.0 qts)* 9.7 l (10.2 qts)** Fill to top of reservoir 61.5 l (16.2 gallons) Fill to MAX mark 184 without Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle with oil cooler Power steering Cooling system with heating Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Braking system * Total capacity ** with filter -
Capacities and specifications Capacities Engine oil - with automatic transaxle 2.0 litre engine 4.25 l (4.5 qts) 3.75 l (4.0 qts) 2.5 litre engine 5.5 l (5.8 qts) 5.0 l (5.3 qts) 2.6 l (2.7 qts) 8.5 l (9.0 qts.) 9.6 l (10.2 qts) Fill to MAX mark 6.6 l (7.0 qts)* 7.1 l (7.5 qts)** 9.5 l (10.0 qts)* 9.7 l (10.2 qts)** Fill to top of reservoir 61.5 l (16.2 gallons) Fill to MAX mark 184 without Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle with oil cooler Power steering Cooling system with heating Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Braking system * Total capacity ** with filter -
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...-5W30-QSP Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A WSE-97B44-A American Petroleum Institute Certification Mark and WSS-M2C153-G Engine oil Power steering fluid Transaxle fluid automatic/ 5-speed manual Windshield washer fluid E6AZ-19582-AA MERCON® XT-2-QDX MERCON® C9AZ-19550-AA or C9AZ-19550-BA ESR-M17P5-A 185
...-5W30-QSP Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A WSE-97B44-A American Petroleum Institute Certification Mark and WSS-M2C153-G Engine oil Power steering fluid Transaxle fluid automatic/ 5-speed manual Windshield washer fluid E6AZ-19582-AA MERCON® XT-2-QDX MERCON® C9AZ-19550-AA or C9AZ-19550-BA ESR-M17P5-A 185
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intermittent engine speed Idle speed (manual transaxle) Mixture preparation Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Valve clearances 0.14 mm Inlet Exhaust 0.30 mm mm rpm rpm rpm 6150 6375 800...
intermittent engine speed Idle speed (manual transaxle) Mixture preparation Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Valve clearances 0.14 mm Inlet Exhaust 0.30 mm mm rpm rpm rpm 6150 6375 800...
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Index M Page P Page Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle backing up (reverse) ...95 clutch ...93 fluid, capacity ...184 fluid, checking and adding ...141 shift speeds ...94 Mileage, calculating fuel economy ...162 Mirrors side ...
Index M Page P Page Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle backing up (reverse) ...95 clutch ...93 fluid, capacity ...184 fluid, checking and adding ...141 shift speeds ...94 Mileage, calculating fuel economy ...162 Mirrors side ...
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... ...74 automatic locking mode (retractors) ...49, 71 built-in child seat ...65 in front seat ...56, 72 tether anchorage hardware ...75 Seats adjusting the seats, manual ...44 adjusting the seats, power ...45 folding rear seats ...46 head restraints ...44 Servicing your vehicle ...125 Shift-lock system ...88 Shift positions (see Gearshift...
... ...74 automatic locking mode (retractors) ...49, 71 built-in child seat ...65 in front seat ...56, 72 tether anchorage hardware ...75 Seats adjusting the seats, manual ...44 adjusting the seats, power ...45 folding rear seats ...46 head restraints ...44 Servicing your vehicle ...125 Shift-lock system ...88 Shift positions (see Gearshift...
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... ...153 Towing your vehicle ...124 Trailer towing ...100 Transaxle automatic, operation ...87 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...141 fluid, refill capacities ...184 lubricant specifications ...185 manual, operation ...93 Transmitter (see Remote entry) Trip odometer ...13 Trunk (see Luggage compartment) remote release lever ...36 using the remote entry system .39 Turn signal...
... ...153 Towing your vehicle ...124 Trailer towing ...100 Transaxle automatic, operation ...87 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...141 fluid, refill capacities ...184 lubricant specifications ...185 manual, operation ...93 Transmitter (see Remote entry) Trip odometer ...13 Trunk (see Luggage compartment) remote release lever ...36 using the remote entry system .39 Turn signal...