Ford 2004 Crown Victoria v.2 Bedienungsanleitung

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 15Entertainment Systems 20AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 20AM/FM stereo with CD

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESStandard instrument clusterOptional instrument clusterWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

Conditions of operationIf... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position...The safety belt wa

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data)Reasons given... Consider...“Crashes are ra

Reasons given... Consider...“I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to infla

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE)2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso.Safety belt maintenanceInspect the safety belt systems periodically to ma

Important SRS precautionsThe SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body in

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford orLincoln Mercury dealer.The front

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration suff

The SRS consists of the following items:• Driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators andair bags)• Driver and passenger side ai

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.If any of these things ha

misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drivein a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) andhave your

How does the side air bag system work?The design and development of theside airbag system includedrecommended testing proceduresthat were developed by

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation.If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag willnot funct

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDRENSee the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplem

Child booster seatsChildren outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/sho

Types of booster seatsThere are two types of belt-positioning booster seats:• Those that are backless.If your backless booster seat has aremovable shi

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat.Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it e

• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to22 kg (48 pounds) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be usedfor children up t

1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap andshoulder belt.2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder beltan

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) for that seating position untilyou hear

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt.9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to m

Anti-lock brake system: If theABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately. N

2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe he

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren) attachmentsSome child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachm

The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rearsection of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back. The inboardLATCH anch

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to theanchors shown.If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tightenthe

STARTINGPositions of the ignition1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning.2. LOCK, lo

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the enginecompartment and exhaust system,

4. Make sure the parking brake isset.5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START).HOOD123452004 Crown Victoria (cro)Owners Guide (pos

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.• If the driver’s safety

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater)adapters.Guarding against exh

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear.Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may overheatand become less effecti

• Optional instrument clusterIlluminates when the air suspensionis turned OFF, the load limit isexceeded or the air suspensionsystem requires servicin

• The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping distance. Always leaveenough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you tostop.• We rec

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stopyour vehicle in

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personalinjury or property damage

It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in thepower steering fluid reservoir:• Do not operate the vehicle with a low powe

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding air or releasing air from the springs.If you exceed the load lim

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working.Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in

R (Reverse)With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R(Re

• Optional instrument clusterDrive (not shown)Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.• This position allows for all forwar

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snowIf your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting from forward and reverse gears, st

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILERThis section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehic

Door ajar: Illuminates when one ofthe doors is not completely shut andthe ignition is turned to ON. Withthe ignition ON, this light will flashsix time

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limitscould result in substandard vehicle handling, performance,engine, transmission and/o

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle(GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.TRAILER TOWINGYour vehicle is class

Trailer brakesElectric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspeci

Trailer towing tips• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turni

RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle with all four wheels

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006.If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunkbehind the left rear tail light and thetrunk liner.Use the following procedure to

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperagerating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and

GAUGESStandard instrument cluster gaugesOptional instrument cluster gaugesSpeedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.• Standard instrument clust

The fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description1 15A Audio, CD changer2 5A Audio (optional)

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description8 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)power relay, Coil-on plugs, Radionoise

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description21 15A LCM for park lamps and interiorillumination, Autolamp/Sunloadsensor2

Always replace the cover to the power distribution box beforereconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirsIf the battery has been disconnecte

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription9 — Not used10 — Not used11 20A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)12 — Not used13 — Not use

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription108 50A** Police rear access power point(Police vehicles only)109 50A** Light bar (Po

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription401 — Not used501 Diode PCM502 Diode A/C clutch503 — Not used601 — Not used602 20A**

• Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time• Use commercial car washing equipment• Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tireUse of a T-type/mi

• Winter weather driving capability• Wet weather driving capability• All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable)• Load Leveling Adjustment (if applic

2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),turn engine OFF and block thediagonally opposite wheel.3. Remove the spare tire and thejack. The jack could be lo

• Optional instrument clusterEngine coolant temperature gauge:• Standard instrument cluster• Optional instrument clusterIndicates engine coolanttemper

5. Locate pry off notch (ifequipped) and remove the centerornament from the aluminum wheelwith the tapered end of the wheelnut wrench that came with y

• Position the jack according to thefollowing guides and turn the jackhandle clockwise until the wheelis completely off the ground.To lessen risk of p

12. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown.13. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway.14. Turn on the air suspensionswitch (i

Preparing your vehicleWhen the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, th

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the assisting battery.3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negat

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarbureto

Removing the jumper cablesRemove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected.1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surfa

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery.4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of

WRECKER TOWINGIf you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, y

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeYou must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handli

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.• Standard instrument cluster• Optional instrument clusterRefer to Electronic Message

Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)www.ford.caIf you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away f

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or

The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMotor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modifyprocedu

from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized fortheir business leadership qualities.What the Board needsTo have your case reviewed

Making a decisionBoard members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impar

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impa

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURETo order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at:HELM, INCORPORATEDP.O. Box 07150Detro

3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total ofmore than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time)In the case o

WASHING THE EXTERIORWash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is

PAINT CHIPSYour dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam

• Optional instrument clusterRefer to Electronic Message Centerin the Driver Controls chapter forTrip A and Trip B features.Battery voltage gauge (ife

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine.• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunnin

• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.• Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer so

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.Do not use chemical solvents or

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTSYour Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect i

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation.• We provide a

Working with the engine off1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.3. Block the wheels.Working with t

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT4.6L SOHC V8 engine1. Brake fluid reservoir2. Engine oil dipstick3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir4

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDAdd fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely.Only use a washer

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick).6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain.•

• If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engineoil in this chapter.• Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fueltank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may varyslightly w

Engine oil and filter recommendationsLook for this certificationtrademark.Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by t

BATTERYYour vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice.How

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,resulting in personal injury a

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recyclin

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir.• The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “c

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn youbadly. Also, you can be bur

coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflowsystem, follow these steps to add engine coolant.To reduce the risk of person

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriatemanner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposing of aut

What you should know about fail-safe coolingIf the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven temporarily before i

• The air conditioning system will be disabled.Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:• If your vehicle is equipped with digital gau

Locks and Security 73Keys 73Locks 73Anti-theft system 75Seating and Safety Restraints 87Seating 87Safety restraints 91Air bags 104Child restraints 112

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)1. Eject: Press to eject a tape.2. Eject: Press to eject a CD.3. Bass: Allows you to increase ord

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure orvacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or causethe fuel cap to disengag

splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adversereaction.When refu

Cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon warning. When thefuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after aperiod

Fuel qualityIf you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”unle

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMYMeasuring techniquesYour best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather inform

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons).3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tan

• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and mayreduce fuel economy.• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fue

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)expected on the vehi

permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or preventit from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is onthe Vehi

condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below

Fade: Allows you to shift speakersound between the front and rearspeakers. Press FADE then pressSEL to shift the sound to the rearor the front .5. COM

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRThe fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels below the “M

Low fluid levelDo not drive the vehicle if the fluidlevel is at the bottom of the dipstickand the ambient temperature isabove 10°C (50°F).Correct flui

High fluid levelFluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/ore

Changing the air filter element1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter h

U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the followinginformation about t

TIRESTires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but theymust be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them.Glossary

Information on “P” type tiresP215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is notrequired by federal law.Letter rating Speed rating - km/h (mph)Q 159 km/h (99 mp

• Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified gover

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires“LT” type tires have some additionalinformation than those of “P” typetires; t

which are RDS- equipped. Press RDS then SEL to select from:Traffic — Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control theirvolume level. Traffi

Information on “T” type tiresT145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize.Note: The temporary tire size foryour vehicle may be different thanthis example.1.

Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tireperformance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may causeuneven treadwear patterns

6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or otherobjects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an airleak.7. Chec

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram)• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)vehicles (front tires at top of

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at aFord or Linco

• Severe abrasion on the sidewallIf your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the sparetire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperat

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or propertydamage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead orbehind the spinning tire.Never

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicledamage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle whenusing snow tires and cha

REFILL CAPACITIESFluid Ford Part Name CapacityEngine oil (includesfilter change)6Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Premium SyntheticBlend Motor Oil (US)Motorcraft S

3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may varybased on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amountof tra

16. Power/volume: Press to turnthe system on/off. Turn toraise/lower the volume.17. Tape: Press to play the tape.18. CD door: Insert the disc with the

Item Ford partnameFord partnumberFordspecificationEngine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium

2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalentmeeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear ax

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedt

1. World manufacturer identifier2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR)3. Vehicle line, series, body type4. Engine type5. Check digit6. Mo

Truck application:Code Transmission DescriptionManual transmissionM Manual 5–speed (AKK))C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio)W Manual 5–speed over

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLEA wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford

Floor matsInterior trim kitsLeather wrapped steering wheelsScuff platesSpeed controlLifestyleBike racksCargo organization and managementEngine block h

AABS (see Brakes) ...129Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ...104–105, 109and child safety seats ...

washing ...178waxing ...178wheels ...179wiper bl

2. Fade: Press / to shiftsound to the front/rear speakers.3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear abrief sampling of all listenablestations or CD tracks. Press a

change oil soon warning,message center ...187checking and adding ...187dipstick ...187

lighting up panel andinterior ...39JJack ...156positioning ...

Power PointCigar lighter ...56Power steering ...132–133fluid, checking and adding ...209fluid, refill capac

safety practices ...225sidewall information ...215snow tires and chains ...226spare tire ...

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11. Tune: In radio mode, press tomove up or down the frequencyband in individual increments.12. Seek: Press and releaseSEEK/ for previous/nextstrong s

AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED)1. Seek: Press/ to find thenext strong station down/up thefrequency band.2. Tune: Press/ to manuallychange radio frequency d

5. Power/volume: Press to turnON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels.6. Tone: Press TONE until thedesired level — Bass, Treble, Fadeappears

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED)1. Balance: Press to shift sound tothe left/right speakers.2. Fade: Press to shift sound to therear/front speakers.

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, pressand hold to activate AutomaticMusic Search (allows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being play

Maintenance and Specifications 184Engine compartment 186Engine oil 187Battery 191Fuel information 199Air filter(s) 213Tire Information 215Part numbers

13. AM/FM: Press to choose afrequency band in radio mode.14. Bass: Press/ todecrease/increase the bass output.15. Treble: Press/ todecrease/increase t

3. Turn the magazine (A) over.4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine.Do not pull too hard on the disc h

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORSThere are three factors that can affect radio reception:• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweak

CD/CD PLAYER CAREDo:• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)1. Fan speed adjustment: Controlsthe volume of air circulated in thevehicle.2. Temperature sele

1. Select NORM A/C.2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.3. Set the fan speed to HI4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward

3. Fan speed: Turn to manuallyincrease or decrease fan speed.4. Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defrostervents and the side win

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield.To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:1. Se

HEADLAMP CONTROLTurns the lamps off.Turns on the parkinglamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps.Turns the headlamps on.Autola

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) Systemdoes not activate your tail lamps

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toth

Domelamp ControlThe panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation.• Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate thed

MAP/COURTESY LAMPSWithout a moon roofWith a moon roofTo turn on the map lamps, press themap lamp control.BULBSReplacing exterior bulbsCheck the operat

Function Trade NumberHeadlamp 9007Park lamp and turn lamp (front) 3457 AK (amber)Side marker (front) 194 AK (amber)Tail, stop, turn (rear) 3157KSide m

4. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise (whenviewed from the rear) to free itfrom the bulb socket, and slide thering off the

2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition.3. Loosen the parking lamp retainer, on the outside of the lamp, unscrew

5. Pull the bulb from the socket andpush in the new bulb.6. Install the bulb socket into thelamp assembly by rotating itclockwise.7. Install the lamp

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then remove twoscrews from the lamp assembly.2. Carefully lift the

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: Rotate the endof the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease the

1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition.2. Press and hold the tab on theblade and slide the blade off thewiper

OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITHOUT MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Some of t

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, you

Compass calibration adjustmentPerform this adjustment in an openarea free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines:1. Press and hold the MODE contr

Zone variation modeMost geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. A corre

Calibration modeTo calibrate the compass:1. Press and release the MODEbutton until the compass directionalheading is displayed.2. Hold down the MODE b

HomeLink姞 modeTrain modeNote: Do not train the HomeLink威 with the vehicle parked in the garage.To train a HomeLink威 button to control a specific devic

6. DID NOT TRAIN will be displayedif the channel did not properly train.7. Release the channel X button.Training is complete.Note: Additional training

Transmit mode1. Select the button for the desiredchannel (for example, for the garagedoor you wish to open).2. Press the button. CHANNEL XTRANSMIT is

HomeLink姞 default code modeHomeLink威 uses default codes for testing and for optional home lightingaccessories. To load the default codes:1. Simultaneo

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Usethe power point.Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette ligh

Window lockThe window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows.To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press

Fold-away mirrorsPull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash.Automatic dimming inside rear view m

SPECIAL NOTICESEmission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on thepedals while the vehicle is moving.SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)With speed control set, you

Disengaging speed controlTo disengage the speed control:• Depress the brake pedalDisengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.Resum

Reducing speed while using speed controlThere are two ways to reduce a setspeed:• Press and hold the COASTcontrol until you get to thedesired speed, t

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)Radio control features• Press MODE to select AM, FM1,FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped).In Radio mode:• Press NEXT to

• To close from the vent position, press and hold the control rearward.Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves.

1. Press and hold the two outsidebuttons releasing only when the redlight begins to flash after 20seconds. Do not repeat step one toprogram additional

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight.8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink威 bu

Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control SystemTo operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink威 button.Activation will now occur for thet

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)The electronic message center onlyworks when the ignition is in theON position.The message center allows you to

SelectEach press of the SELECT controlwill select a different function.• Press the right side of the controlto advance the function to theright.• Pres

Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.Please read the section Supplemental restraint

The message center will remain inthe DTE function until the SELECTcontrol is pressed to changefunctions.DTE is calculated using a runningaverage fuel

TRIP A and TRIP BThese two functions allow you tosee how far you have traveled sinceyou last reset. Trip A and Trip B arecompletely independent and mu

drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when a

KEYSThe vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) keylock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignitionand

Childproof door locksWhen these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoo

Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartmentlocked and keep keys and remotetransmitters out of a child’s reach.Unsupervised children could lockthemselves

Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate.Press the control a second timewithin five seconds

7. After a five to ten second delay, the door locks will cycle lock/unlockto confirm successful programming.8. After having waited the necessary time

To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIR

Replacing lost transmittersTake all your vehicle’s transmittersto your dealer if service is required.If a remote transmitter has been lostand you woul

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

The inside lights will not turn off if:• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or• any door is open.The battery saver will shut off the in

7. With the ignition still in the ON position, press the unlock controlonce. After a five to ten second delay, the door will lock/unlock toconfirm suc

4. Press 1 • 2 to store the first personal code.5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm programming of the newcode.To store a second personal co

Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entrysystemTo unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personalcode (

Automatic armingThe vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 3(OFF) or 2 (LOCK) position. Theindicator on the instrument panelw

If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do the following:• Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or• Have your vehicle towed to a dealersh

4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and remove the secondcoded key from the ignition.5. Within twenty seconds of removing the second coded k

SEATINGAdjustable head restraintsYour vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head rest

Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward.Pull lever up to adjust seatback.Using the manual recline function (if equipped)Never adjust the driver’s

To adjust the front seatback usingthe manual recliner:• Lift and hold the handle locatedon the side of the seat.• Lean against the seatback toadjust i

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Eng

The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While theignition is in the run position, activating the high or low heated seatswitch enab

Press to move the seat forward orbackward.Press to move the front portion ofthe seat cushion up or down.Press to move the rear portion ofthe seat cush

Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of the following items:• Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints• Driver and fr

Front crash severity sensorThe front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect theseverity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides v

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operationalThe Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrumentcluster or a back-up tone to

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areasare more likely to be se

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle.Energy management feature• This vehicle has a seat belt system with an ene

When to use the automatic locking mode• Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front outboardor any rear seating position. Children

How to disengage the automatic locking modeFord Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety beltassemblies and attaching hardware should be ins

The lap belt does not adjustautomatically. Insert the tongue intothe correct buckle (the buckleclosest to the direction the tongue iscoming from). To