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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 (U. S. only) Index 128 186 192 193
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ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warningsfor a full explanation. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

WARNINGS How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this owner’s guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol.

BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid driving too fast during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chanceto break in. 2

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If possible, you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds.

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 andwithout incurring obligation.

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Page 19 Rear window defroster control* Page 20 Power mirrors* Page 30 Turn signal/high beam Page 6 Instrument cluster Page 29 Hazard flasher control Page 31 Windshield wiper/washer control

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CHECK ENGINE

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

On

Res

MI

RRORS
Set Acc

Off

Coast

Page 132 Hood release Page 17 Headlamp control/ Foglamp control* 4

Page 28 Tilt steering wheel lever

Page 27 Ignition switch Page 32 Speed control* Page 29 Horn

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Page 19 Instrument panel dimmer switch On various modelsthe appearance and location of some items may differ from those shown here. However, the page references given still apply.

Page 45 Anti-theft system status indicator* Page 21 Clock
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I0:20

LO

OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C

PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF

Page 22 Climate control system
SIDE 1-2

POWER

AUDIO VOLUME

AM/FM

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SCAN

ANS SEEK

EJECTElectronic sound system; refer to “Audio Guide”

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TRACTION CONTROL

O/D OFF

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES There are two different instrument cluster designs. The individual warning and indicator lights are described on the following pages. Turn signal Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights areactivated.

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Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly and the vehicle may require electrical system service.

Alternative design

Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten the safety belts. For more...