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Table of Contents
Introduction
Congratulations Safety and environment protection Symbol glossary

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Instrument Cluster
Warning and control lights Gauges

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10 16

Entertainment Systems
AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) stereo cassette with CD stereo with CD

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19 23 32 44

Climate Controls
Heater only Manual heating and airconditioning

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58 60

Lights
Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement

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67 71 73

Driver Controls
Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center

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78 80 85 87 88 99

Locks and Security
Keys Locks Anti-theft system

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Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating Safety restraintsAir bags Child restraints

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127 139 153 160

Driving
Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing

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173 177 180 184 190 192 195

Roadside Emergencies
Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing

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197 198 198 200 214 219Customer Assistance
The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada Ordering additional owner’s literature Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)

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223 226 226 227 228

Cleaning
Cleaning your vehicle Underbody preservation

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229 234

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Maintenance and Specifications
Hood Engine compartmentEngine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions

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237 238 239 243 250 265 269 269 271 273 273

Accessories Index

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The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componentscontain 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 reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Pleasetake the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: In the United States: www.ford.com In Canada: www.ford.ca In Australia: www.ford.com.au In Mexico:www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

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This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling thevehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION...