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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 15

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

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18 24 33

Climate Controls
Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning

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37 38

LightsHeadlamps Bulb replacement

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42 47

Driver Controls
Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors

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54 55 56

Locks and Security
Keys Locks Anti-theft system

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Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints

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Driving
Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailertowing

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97 102 105 113 115

Roadside Emergencies
Hazard flasher switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing

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119 121 128 132 137

Customer 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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Cleaning
Cleaning your vehicle Underbody preservation

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Maintenance and Specifications
Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions

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160 161 164 167 175 190 195 195 196 198 198

Accessories Index

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Thefollowing 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 chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product. Please take 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 moreinformation on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: In the United States: www.ford.com In Canada: www.ford.ca In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx In Australia: www.ford.com.au 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 applyto 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 the vehicle. 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 activatedthrough 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 Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments...