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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 31
Seating and safety restraints 135
Starting and driving
Starting 182
Driving 187
Roadside emergencies 225
Servicing
Maintenance and care 251
Capacities and specifications 304
Customer assistance 313
Reporting safety defects 325
Index 326
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Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other re
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Introduction BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. EMISSION WARRANTY The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bu
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation Child Seat Tether Warning Anchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Traction Control Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Windshield Wash/Wipe Defrost/Demist Rear Window Pow
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Power Window Lockout Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Panic Alarm Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Temperature Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid MAX Maintain Correct Fluid MIN Emission System Level Passenger Compartment Engine Air Filter Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning 5
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Instrumentation Wiper/washer control Instrument cluster (pg. 97) (pg. 8) Turn signal lever (pg. 91) Headlamp control (pg. 31) Instrument panel dimmer control (pg. 32) Driver air bag Reverse sensing system* (pg. 163) (pg. 33) Steering wheel controls* Speed controls (pg. 98) (pg. 92) * if equipped 6
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Instrumentation Gearshift (including Audio system overdrive button) (pg. 55) (pg. 196) Message center (pg. 19) Climate controls 4wd control* (pg. 36) (pg. 201) Power adjustable foot pedals* (pg. 33) 7
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Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster CHECK GAGE O/D OFF 4X4 SERVICE ENGINE LOW SOON 4X4 HIGH BRAKE DOOR AJAR TRIP CHECK LOW FUEL WASH CAP Optional instrument cluster HI TEMP LOW OIL O/D OFF 4X4 SERVICE ENGINE LOW SOON 4X4 HIGH BRAKE Service engine soon Illuminates briefly to ensure the SERVICE system is functional. If it comes on ENGINE after the engine is started, one of SOON the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate w
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Instrumentation 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional veh
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Instrumentation Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Brake system warning To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the O
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Instrumentation Oil pressure/Engine coolant Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above the normal range or the engine oil pressure is outside normal range. Check the engine oil and coolant level refer to Adding engine oil and Adding coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is ABS functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some v
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Instrumentation Low washer fluid (if equipped) Illuminates when the windshield LOW washer fluid is low. WASH Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. AdvanceTracY (if equipped) Flashes when the AdvanceTracy system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive 4x4 low is is engaged. If the light LOW continues to flash ha
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Instrumentation O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the overdrive O/D function has been turned OFF using OFF the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on end of gearshift. If the light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, as damage to the transmission could occur. Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Seat belt warning chime Sounds to remind you to fasten your seat belts. BeltMinderY chime Sounds intermittently to
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Instrumentation GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges CHECK GAGE O/D OFF 4X4 SERVICE ENGINE LOW SOON 4X4 HIGH DOOR BRAKE AJAR TRIP CHECK LOW FUEL WASH CAP Optional instrument cluster gauges HI TEMP LOW OIL O/D OFF 4X4 SERVICE ENGINE LOW SOON 4X4 HIGH BRAKE Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 14
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Instrumentation Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the indicated area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
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Instrumentation Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. ² Standard instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP SELECT/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset. ² Optional instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with
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Instrumentation Engine oil pressure gauge Indicates engine oil pressure. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”); if the needle goes below the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified tec
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Instrumentation Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable
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Instrumentation Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines: For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror. 3. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the compass sensor or press the button on the top of the compass module until ZONE app
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Instrumentation Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: ² Odometer/Compass ² Trip odometer/Odometer/Compass ² Average Fuel Economy ² Trip Elapsed Drive Time ² Distance to Empty Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in this chapter. Compass display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadc
