Autos

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 Reporting safety defects Index 156 197 205 206 99 104 135 2 4 21 72

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ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-inrules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents withoutnotice and without incurring obligation.

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SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read Driving off road in the Drivingchapter as well as the ‘‘Four Wheeling’’ supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles. Using your vehicle as a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package.

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Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Speed control (pg.11)

4

5

6

50 60 70 40
o o o o
100 80 60 40 120

H C
2 1

3
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

80
140

30 20 10
20

H

90
180

0 0 0 0 0 0

160

100 110 200

F
E

0

H

OFF

RSM ON SET ACC OFF COAST

SRS

Headlamp control (pg. 21)

Tilt steering wheel lever (pg. 41)

Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 22)

Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 35)Driver side air bag (pg. 82)

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Electronic sound system; refer to Audio Guide (pg. 34) Rear window defroster control (pg. 34) Rear window/washer control (pg. 42)

Gearshift (includes overdrive button) (pg. 108)

OD ON/OFF

VOL – PUSH ON AM FM BASS TREB

FM 1

CLK BAL FADE AUTO SET PUSH

SEEK
TUNE DISCS

SCAN

EJ
DOLBY SYSTEM

TAPE CD

REW 1

FF 2SIDE 1-2 3

4

COMP 5

SHUFFLE 6

LO

OFF

HI

Climate controls (pg. 43)

Foglamp control* (page 21)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

CHECK GAGE

DOOR AJAR

4 H
CHECK ENGINE

5

6
40 30 20 10

50
60

60 70
0 0 0
80 100 120 140

80 90
160

3 2 1

RPMx1000

C

40

000000

100 1 10

H L H

SPEED CONT 4WD HIGH 4WD LOW

20180

FUEL RESET

F E

ABS

0
! BRAKE

MPH

km/h 120
THEFT

P

R N D 2 1

L
O/D OFF

Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s CHECK emission control system. This ENGINE system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet...