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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................... 1

Instrumentation .............................................. 7

Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 45

Controls and Features ................................ 67

Seating and Safety Restraints ................ 119

Starting .........................................................151

Driving .........................................................157

Roadside Emergencies .............................. 175

Maintenance and Care ............................. 205

Capacities and Specifications ................. 253

Reporting Safety Defects(U.S. Only) ..................................................259

Customer Assistance ................................. 261Accessories ..................................................273

Quick Index ................................................285

Index .............................................................295

Service Station Information .................... 316


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Introduction

Fords Commitment to You

At Ford Motor Company, excellence is thecontinuous commitment to achieve the bestresult possible. It is dedication to learning whatyou want, determination to develop the rightconcept, and execution of that concept with care,precision, and attention to detail. In short,excellence means being the standard by whichothers are judged.

Our Guiding Principles

Quality comes first.For your satisfaction, thequality of our products and services must beour number one priority.

You are the focus of everything we do.Ourwork must be done with you in mind,providing better products and services thanour competition.

Continuous improvement is essential to oursuccess.We must strive for excellence ineverything we do: in our products in theirsafety and value and in our services, ourhuman relations, our competitiveness, and

our profitability.Employee involvement is our way of life.

We are a team. We must treat one anotherwith trust and respect.

Dealers and suppliers are our partners.Wemust maintain mutually beneficialrelationships with dealers, suppliers, and ourother business associates.


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Integrity is never compromised.Our conductworldwide must be pursued in a manner that

is socially responsible and commands respectfor its integrity and for its positivecontributions to society.

Things to Know About UsingThis Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your newvehicle. This guide has information about theequipment and the options for your new vehicle.You may not have bought all of the optionsavailable to you. If you do not know whichinformation applies to your vehicle, talk to yourdealer.

This guide describes equipment and givesspecifications for equipment that was in effectwhen this guide was approved for printing. Fordmay discontinue models or change specificationsor design without any notice and withoutincurring obligation.

NOTES and WARNINGS

NOTESgive you additional information aboutthe subject matter you are referencing.

WARNINGS remind you to be especially carefulin those areas where carelessness can causedamage to your vehicle or personal injury toyourself, your passengers or other people. Pleaseread all WARNINGScarefully.

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Finding Information in This Guide

After you have read this guide once, you will

probably return to it when you have a specificquestion or need additional information. To helpyou find specific information quickly, you canuse the Quick Index or the Index.

The Quick Indexat the end of the bookprovides a page number following each itemwhich indicates where detailed information canbe found.

To use the Index, turn to the back of the bookand search in the alphabetical listing for theword that best describes the information youneed. If the word you chose is not listed, thinkof other related words and look them up. Wehave designed the Index so that you can findinformation under a technical term.

Canadian Owners French Version

French Owner Guides can be obtained from your

dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company ofCanada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

Your Maintenance Schedule andRecord Booklet

The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists theservices that are most important for keepingyour vehicle in good condition. A record log is

also provided to help you keep track of allservices performed.


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About the Warranties

Your vehicle is covered by three types ofwarranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, ExtendedWarrantieson certain parts, and EmissionsWarranties.

Read your Warranty Information Bookletcarefullyto find out about your vehicles warranties andyour basic rights and responsibilities.

If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet,youcan get a new one free of charge. Contact any

Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to theaddresses and phone numbers on the first pageof this Owners Guide.

Ford Extended Service Plan

M o r e P r ot ect i o n f o r Yo u r V eh i c l e

You can get more protection for your new car orlight truck by purchasing a Ford ExtendedService Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the onlyextended service program with the Ford nameon it and the only service contract backed byFord Motor Company.

Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backedand administered by Ford. It provides:

protection against repair costs after yourBumper to Bumper Warranty expires;

and

other benefits during the warranty period(such as: reimbursement for rentals; coveragefor certain maintenance and wear items).


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You may purchase Ford ESP from anyparticipating Ford Motor Company dealer. Thereare several Ford ESP plans available in varioustime-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can betailored to fit your own driving needs, includingreimbursement benefits for towing and rental.(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer fordetails.)

When you buy Ford ESP, you receivepeace-of-mind protection throughout the UnitedStates and Canada, provided by a network ofmore than 5,100 participating Ford Motor

Company dealers.

NOTE: Repairs performed outside the UnitedStates and Canada are not eligible forESP coverage.

This information is subject to change. Ask yourdealer for complete details about Ford ESPcoverage.


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Breaking Your Vehicle In

Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or

break-in period during the first 1,000 miles(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-inperiod, you need to pay careful attention to howyou drive your vehicle.

Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehiclehas new brake linings, you should take thesesteps:

Watch traffic carefully so that you can

anticipate when to stop. Begin braking well in advance.

Apply the brakes gradually.

The break-in period for new brake liningslasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.

Use only the type of engine oil that Fordrecommends.See Engine oil recommendations

in the Index. Do not use special break-inoils.

Your vehicle is equipped with an ElectronicPowertrain Control Module that limits engineand/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode topromote durability.


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The instrument panel (dashboard) on yourvehicle is divided into several different sections.The illustrations on the following pages showthe major parts of the instrument panel that aredescribed in this chapter. Some items shownmay not be on all vehicles.

Your vehicle is equipped with one of thefollowing clusters:

a mechanical cluster

an electronic cluster


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The Mechanical Cluster

The following warning lights and gauges are on

the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lightsand gauges alert you to possible problems withyour vehicle. Some of the lights listed areoptional. The following sections detail what eachof these indicators means.

Brake System Warning Light

The warning light for the brakes can show twothings that the parking brake is not fullyreleased, or that the brake fluid level is low inthe master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level islow, the brake system should be checked by aqualified service technician.

The brake system warning light

This light comes on when the parking brake isset, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition key to START. It normallygoes off shortly after the engine starts and yourelease the parking brake. If the light stays onafter you have fully released the parking brake,have the hydraulic brake system serviced.

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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakesmay not be working properly. Have thebrakes checked immediately.


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Anti-Lock Brake System Light(If equipped)

This warning light will go on each time youstart your vehicle. If it remains on for longerthan five seconds, you should shut off yourengine and restart. If the anti-lock brake lightstays on, this indicates that the anti-lock featureis disabled and should receive immediateattention by a qualified service technician.Normal braking is not affected unless the brakewarning light is also lit.

The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-checkcapabilities. As previously described, the systemturns on the anti-lock light each time you startyour engine. After the engine is started and theanti-lock light is out, the system performsanother test the first time the vehicle reaches14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on theAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor forapproximately 1/2 second. At this time amechanical noise may be heard. This is a normal

part of the self-check feature. If a malfunction isfound during this check the anti-lock light willcome on.

The anti-lock brake system light


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If the anti-lock brake system warninglight remains on or comes on whiledriving, have the braking system checkedby a qualified service technician as soonas possible.

NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-locksystem, and the brake warning light isnot lit, the anti-lock system is disabledbut normal brake function remainsoperational.

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you tofasten your safety belt. The following conditionswill take place:

If the drivers safety belt is not buckled whenthe ignition is turned to the ON position, thelight will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and thechime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.

If the drivers safety belt is buckled while thelight is on or the chime is sounding, both thelight and the chime will turn off.

If the drivers safety belt is buckled before theignition is turned to the ON position, neitherthe light nor the chime will turn on.

The safety belt warning light


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Air Bag Readiness Light

The air bag system uses a readiness light and a

tone to indicate the condition of the system. Thereadiness light is in the instrument cluster. Whenyou turn the ignition key to the ON position,this light will light up for six (6) seconds andthen turn off. This indicates that the system isoperating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduledmaintenance of the air bag system is notrequired.

If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,

remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, havethe system serviced at your Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

The air bag readiness light

Charging System Light

This light indicates that your battery is not beingcharged and that you need to have the electricalsystem checked.

The charging system light


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This light illuminates every time you turn theignition to the ON or START position (engineoff). The light should go off when the engine

starts and the alternator begins to charge.

If the light stays on or illuminates when theengine is running, have the electrical systemchecked as soon as possible.

Overdrive Off Indicator

The overdrive off indicator light

This light tells you that the Transmission ControlSwitch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light ison, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.Depressing the button will return the vehicle to

overdrive on mode. The transmission will bein the overdrive on mode when the vehicle isstarted even if the O/D OFF mode was selectedwhen the vehicle was last shut off.

NOTE: If the light does not come on when theTCS is depressed or if the light flasheswhen you are driving, have yourvehicle serviced at the firstopportunity. If this condition persists,damage could occur to thetransmission.


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High Beam Light

This light illuminates when the headlamps are

turned to high beam or when you flash thelights.

The high beam light

Low Fuel Alert Light

This light comes on when your fuel gaugeindicates between 1/8 and 1/16 of a tank. Yourcar must be turned to ON for this light to comeon.

The low fuel alert light

Air Suspension Light (If equipped)

This light tells you if the air suspension needsrepair or if the air suspension switch (in thetrunk on the right side) is OFF.

The air suspension light


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Normally, the light will glow momentarily asyou turn the ignition key to the ON position. Ifit glows continuously:

1. Safely pull off the road as soon as possible.Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF andON again.

2. If the light still glows, check to see if the airsuspension switch is OFF. If it is OFF, pushthe switch ON. If it is ON, push the switchOFF and have the system checked as soon aspossible.

Check Engine Warning LightThis light illuminates when the enginesEmission Control System requires service. It willalso illuminate when the ignition key is in theON position and the engine is off.

The check engine warning light

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate thedirection in which you are going to be turning.

The turn signal indicator light


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Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge

The fuel gauge displays approximately howmuch fuel is in the fuel tank only when theignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gaugeindication after adding fuel, turn the ignitionswitch OFF while refueling the vehicle.

The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly whenthe vehicle is in motion. The most accurate

reading is obtained with the vehicle on levelground.

With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gaugeindicator may drift from the ignition switch ONposition.

When you turn the ignition key to the ON orACC position, all the display segments will lightup, then go off for a second indicating the gaugeis working. Then the gauge will show you how

much fuel you have in the tank.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of theengine coolant, not the coolant level. If thecoolant is not at its proper level or mixture, thegauge indication will not be accurate.


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The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark intothe normal band as your engine coolant warmsup. Under normal driving conditions, the pointer

should stay in the normal band. It is acceptablefor the pointer to fluctuate within the normalband under normal driving conditions, andunder certain driving conditions such as, heavystop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hotweather, for the pointer to indicate at the top ofthe normal band.

If, under any circumstances, the pointer movesabove the normal band, the engine is

overheating and continued operation may causeengine damage.

The engine coolant temperature gauge

If your engine overheats:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Turn off the engine.

3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVECOOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTILTHE ENGINE IS COOL.


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4. Check the coolant level following theinstructions on checking and adding coolantto your engine, see Engine Coolantin the

Index. If you do not follow theseinstructions, you or others could be injured.

If the coolant continues to overheat, have thecoolant system serviced.

Speedometer

The speedometer tells you how many miles(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.

OdometerThe odometer tells you the total number of miles(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.

Trip Odometer

If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simplyset the trip odometer to zero by pressing thereset control firmly when beginning the distanceyou wish to measure.

Since the trip odometer displays distanceindependent of the odometer it will not alwaysadvance to the next mile (kilometer) at the sametime as the odometer.

Battery Voltage Gauge

This gauge shows you the battery voltage whenthe ignition key is in the ON position.

If the battery is operating under cold weatherconditions, the pointer may indicate in the upperrange of the normal band while the battery ischarging. If you are running electrical accessorieswith the engine off or idling at a low speed, orthe battery is not fully charged, the pointer maymove toward the lower end of the normal band.


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If it stays outside the normal band, have yourvehicles electrical system checked as soon as itis safely possible.

The battery voltage gauge

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, notthe oil level. However, if your engines oil levelis low, it could affect the oil pressure. With theengine running, the pointer should move into

the normal band. If the pointer drops below thenormal band while the engine is running, youhave lost oil pressure and continued operationwill cause severe engine damage.

If you lose engine oil pressure:


2. Shut off the engine immediately or severeengine damage could result.

3. Check the engines oil level, following theinstructions on checking and adding engineoil, see the Engine Oil in the Index. If you donot follow these instructions, you or otherscould be injured. To assure an accuratereading, your car should be on level ground.


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4. If the level is low, add oil as necessarybefore you start the engine again. Do notoverfill. Do not operate the engine if the

pointer in the oil pressure gauge is belowthe normal band, regardless of the oil level.Contact your nearest dealer for furtherservice actions.

For more information about adding oil, seeEngine Oil Recommendationsin the Index.

The Electronic Cluster

The electronic cluster works only when your

ignition is in the ON position. Each time youstart your vehicle, the displays go through aself-test by flashing on and off once before theactual readings are displayed. (Neither the turnsignals nor the high beam indicator light willflash like the other indicators do for theself-test.) Some of the warning lights will flashon and remain on (will not immediately flashoff) until the normal cluster display is lit. Thisself-test is used to indicate that all of thewarning/indicator lights are working properly.

Your electronic cluster tells you about thecondition of your vehicle by using two types ofequipment:

warning lights and gauges

message center


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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

The engine coolant temperature gauge

This gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature not the coolant level. If the coolantis not at its proper level or mixture, the gaugeindication will not be accurate. It is identified bya thermometer symbol, an H (hot), and a C(cold). The NORM indicates the normaloperating range. The bars will move into thenormal operating range as the engine coolant

warms up. It is acceptable under certain drivingconditions such as, heavy stop and go traffic, ordriving up hills in hot weather, for the gauge toindicate at the top of the NORM band.

If, under any circumstance, the pointer movesabove the NORM band, the temperature symbolflashes and a tone will sound to alert the driverthat the engine coolant is overheating andcontinued operation may cause engine damage.

If your engine overheats:

1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safelypossible.

2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop theengine as soon as safely possible, severeengine damage could result.


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3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVECOOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTILTHE ENGINE IS COOL.

4. Check the coolant level following theinstructions on checking and adding coolantto your engine, see Engine Coolantin theIndex. If you do not follow theseinstructions, you or others could be injured.

If the coolant continues to overheat, have thecoolant system serviced.

If only the top two and bottom two bars appear

on the gauge, then the system is indicating thatit requires servicing. Contact your dealer forservice as soon as possible.

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you tofasten your safety belt. The following conditionswill take place:

If the drivers safety belt is not buckled when

the ignition is turned to the ON position, thelight will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and thechime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.

If the drivers safety belt is buckled while thelight is on or the chime is sounding, both thelight and the chime will turn off.

If the drivers safety belt is buckled before theignition is turned to the ON position, neitherthe light nor the chime will turn on.

The safety belt warning light


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High Beam Light

This light illuminates when the headlamps are

turned to high beam or when you flash thelights.

The high beam light

Check Engine Warning Light

This light illuminates when the enginesEmission Control System requires service. It willalso illuminate when the ignition key is in theON position and the engine is off.

The check engine warning light

Air Bag Readiness Light

The air bag system uses a readiness light and atone to indicate the condition of the system. Thereadiness light is in the instrument cluster. When

you turn the ignition key to the ON position,this light will light up for six (6) seconds andthen turn off. This indicates that the system isoperating normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduledmaintenance of the air bag system is notrequired.


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If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash,remains on, or you hear a beeping sound, havethe system serviced at your Ford or

Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.

The air bag readiness light

Charging System Warning LightThis light comes on when you turn your ignitionkey from OFF to ON. The light should go outwhen the engine starts and the alternator beginsto charge.

If this light stays on or comes on while yourengine is running, this tells you that yourbattery is not being charged and that you needto have the electrical system checked as soon aspossible.

The charging system warning light


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Engine Oil Pressure Light

The engine oil pressure light

This light indicates the engine oil pressure, notthe oil level. However, if your engines oil levelis low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light

should come on every time your ignition key isturned to ON or START, and should go outwhen the engine starts. If the light stays on orturns on while the engine is running, you havelost oil pressure and continued operation willcause severe engine damage.

If you lose engine oil pressure:


2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you donot stop the engine as soon as safelypossible, severe engine damage could result.

3. Check the engines oil level, following theinstructions on checking and adding engineoil, see Engine Oil in the Index. If you donot follow these instructions, you or otherscould be injured. To assure an accuratereading, your vehicle should be on level

ground.4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as

necessary before you start the engine again.Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine ifthe light is on, regardless of the oil level.Contact your nearest dealer for service assoon as possible.


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For more information about adding oil, seeAdding engine oilin the Maintenance and Carechapter of this guide.

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate thedirection in which you are going to be turning.

The turn signal indicator lights

Speed Control Indicator Light

This light comes on when the speed controlsystem is actively maintaining the set speed. Itwill go off when the brakes are used or if thespeed control is turned off.

The speed control indicator light

This light does not indicate any problems but isonly a convenience to tell when the speed

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Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge

The fuel gauge tells you approximately howmany gallons/liters of fuel you have in the tank.

When your tank reaches 1/8 or approximately 2gallons (8 liters), a flashing fuel pump willappear.

Turn the ignition switch off while fueling toobtain an accurate fuel gauge indication.

NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuelmust be added for the fuel gauge toimmediately show the new level offuel. If less than 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters)of fuel is added, the gauge will reachthe new level slowly.

If the fuel gauge displays only the top two barsand the bottom two bars, or, if fuel remaining ordistance to empty functions display CO or CS,then there is a problem. Take your vehicle in forservice.


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FUEL REMAIN Fuel Remaining for theElectronic Cluster

This function shows you how many gallons(liters) of fuel you have left in the fuel tank.

If your fuel level is above 20 gallons (76 liters),the letter F (full) will appear on the display.But if your fuel level has dropped to below 1gallon (4 liters), the letter E (empty) willappear in the display.

Because of factors like rounding of numbers andfuel movement in the tank, your fuel gauge andthe service station fuel pump readings maydisagree slightly.

A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bargraph displays only the top two and bottom twobars and the message center display for DistanceTo Empty or Fuel Remaining functions displaythe letters CO or CS. If this happens, contactyour dealer for service as soon as possible.

Speedometer

The speedometer tells you how many miles

(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. Itindicates the speed up to 120 mph or up to195 km/h.

You can press the E/M (English/Metric) buttonlocated just below the message center display toshow the speed you are going in either milesper hour or kilometers per hour.


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The speedometer

Odometer

The odometer tells you the total number of milesor kilometers your vehicle has been driven. Ifthe cluster is replaced, and the accumulatedmileage on the odometer is unknown, thereplacement cluster will have the circled Silluminated with zero miles on the odometer. Ifthe actual vehicle mileage can be verified, thenan authorized service center can program theactual mileage into the odometer of thereplacement cluster. The actual mileage (ifknown) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is

shown on a label affixed on the door pillar.Press the E/M (English/Metric) button locatedjust below the message center display to showmiles or kilometers.

If the odometer displays the word ERRORcontact your dealer for service.

The Electronic Message Center

Along with information the warning lights andgauges provide, the electronic message centerlets you:

see problems such as Door Ajar, AirSuspension, Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid

see how many miles/kilometers you candrive with the fuel remaining in your tank


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see when overdrive has been turned off

monitor your average fuel economy

monitor your instantaneous fuel economy

check the distance you have travelled duringa trip on either Trip A or Trip B

monitor your average speed

Message center display showing all segments on

All of the message center functions are

controlled by the three switches located justbelow the message center display:

E/M Changes the electronic instrumentcluster display to read in either English orMetric units.

Reset Sets the selected function to zero (ifresettable).

Select Selects the function. This is a dual

action switch, the right side advances functionto the right, the left side advances function tothe left.


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Buttons for the message center

H ow t o use t he message cent er

To reset any function:

1. Push either the right or left side of theSELECT button to choose the function youwould like to set.

2. Push the RESET button and the selectedmessage center function will be reset to zero.(The only functions which can be reset tozero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B,and AVG SPEED.)

W hat t he message cent er functi ons can

show you

DIST TO EMPTY Distance to Empty(DTE)

Message center display showing the DTE function selected


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This function estimates how many miles orkilometers you can drive with the fuel remainingin your tank under standard driving conditions.

Remember to turn off the ignition when fillingup with fuel. Otherwise, the display will notshow the addition of fuel for a few miles.

NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuelmust be added for the fuel gauge toimediately show the new level of fuel.

When you have approximately 50 miles (80 km)left before you run out of fuel, the DTE function

will flash for five (5) seconds and sound a tonefor one (1) second. The message center willremain in the DTE function until you push theselect button to change it. This low fuel warningalso happens at 25 miles (40 km), and 10 miles(16 km).

Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECONmultiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This isbecause DTE is calculated using a method thattakes into consideration the fuel economy of thelast 500 miles (800 Km) driven.

If CO or CS is displayed, this means thatthere is a problem with the fuel indicationsystem and you should contact your dealer forservice as soon as possible.


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AVG ECON Average Fuel Economy

Select this function to display your average fueleconomy in miles per gallon or liters per

100 kilometers. Your message center computesthis figure using the distance traveled and fuelused information. If you want to reset thisfunction, press the RESET button while theaverage fuel economy feature is displayed.

The average shown is the average since thereset.

If you calculate your average fuel economy bydividing miles traveled by gallons used, yourfigure may be different than displayed because

of:

Your vehicle not being perfectly level duringfill-up

Differences in the automatic shut-off pointson the fuel pumps at service stations

Variations in top-off procedure from onefill-up to another

Rounding of the displayed values to thenearest 0.1 gallon (liters) on the fuel gauge.


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INST ECON Instantaneous FuelEconomy

Select this function to calculate your

instantaneous fuel economy. Your instantaneousfuel economy is the fuel economy you get at anyparticular moment. For example, you can seewhat your fuel economy is in heavy traffic or onan open highway.

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate fueleconomy. When your vehicle is not moving,instantaneous fuel economy is displayed at 0miles per gallon or 99 liters per 100 kilometers.When you are moving, the display may readanything between 0 and 99 miles/gallon (1 to 99L/km). Instantaneous fuel economy cannot bereset.

TRIP A and TRIP B Elapsed DistanceTraveled

These two functions of the message center allowyou to see how far you have traveled since youlast reset. Trip A and Trip B are completelyindependent and must be reset individually.


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To reset either trip feature to zero, press theRESET switch while a trip distance feature (TripA or Trip B) is displayed.

AVG SPEED Average Speed

Select this function to display your averagespeed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

Your vehicle must be moving to calculate youraverage speed. When your vehicle is notmoving, the average speed is displayed at 0miles per hour or 0 kilometers per hour.

Check Air Suspension Light (If equipped)

This light glows momentarily when the ignitionis turned to the ON position. With the ignition

on this light will remain on to indicate that theair suspension switch (located in the trunk onthe right side) is off or to indicate a possiblesystem fault.


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If the light is displayed while driving and theair suspension switch is not turned off, safelypull off the road as soon as possible. Turn the

ignition switch from ON to OFF and to ONagain. If the light continues to be displayed turnthe air suspension switch (located in the trunkon the right side) off and take your vehicle to adealership for service as soon as possible.

The check air suspension light

Overdrive Off Indicator

The overdrive off indicator light

This light tells you that the Transmission ControlSwitch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light ison, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.Depressing the button will return the vehicle tooverdrive on mode. The transmission will bein the overdrive on mode when the vehicle is

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NOTE: If the light does not come on when theTCS is depressed or if the light flasheswhen you are driving, have your

vehicle serviced at the firstopportunity. If this condition persists,damage could occur to thetransmission.

Low Washer Fluid Light

This light comes on when there is less than aquarter of the container of washer fluid left.With the ignition ON this light will flash five (5)times and a tone will sound for one (1) second,

and then the light will remain on.

The low washer fluid light

Door Ajar LightIf one of the doors is not completely shut, thislight comes on when you turn the ignition toON. With the ignition on this light will flashfive (5) times and sound a tone for one (1)second, and then the light will remain on.

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Trunk Ajar Light

If the trunk is not completely closed, this lightcomes on when you turn the ignition to ON.

With the ignition ON this light will flash five (5)times and sound a tone for one (1) second, andthen the light will remain on.

The trunk ajar light

Indicator Lamp Module

The following warning lights are on theindicator lamp module. The following sectiondetails what each of these indicators mean.

The indicator lamp module


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Anti-Lock Brake System Light(If equipped)

This warning light will go on each time you

start your vehicle. If it remains on for longerthan 5 seconds, you should shut off your engineand restart. If the anti-lock brake light stays on,this indicates that the anti-lock feature isdisabled and should receive immediate attentionby a qualified service technician. Normal brakingis not affected unless the brake warning light isalso lit.

The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check

capabilities. As previously described, the systemturns on the anti-lock light each time you startyour engine. After the engine is started and theanti-lock light is out, the system performsanother test the first time the vehicle reaches14 mph (22 km/h). The system turns on theAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) pump motor forapproximately 1/2 second. At this time amechanical noise may be heard. This is a normalpart of the self-check feature. If a malfunction is

found during this check the anti-lock light willcome on.

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RWARNING

If the anti-lock brake system warning

light remains on or comes on whiledriving, have the braking system checkedby a qualified service technician as soonas possible.

NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-locksystem, and the brake warning light isnot lit, the anti-lock system is disabledbut normal brake function remainsoperational.

Brake System LightThe warning light for the brakes can show twothings that the parking brake is not fullyreleased, or that the brake fluid level is low inthe master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level islow, the brake system should be checked by aqualified service technician.

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This light comes on when the parking brake isset, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition key to START. It normally

goes off shortly after the engine starts and yourelease the parking brake. If the light stays onafter you have fully released the parking brake,have the hydraulic brake system serviced.

RWARNING

The BRAKE light indicates that the brakesmay not be working properly. Have thebrakes checked immediately.


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Luxury Audio System

Using the Controls on Your New Radio

H o w t o t u r n t h e r a di o o n a nd o f f Press the VOL/PUSH ON knob to turn theradio on. Press again to turn it off.

H o w t o a dj u st t h e v ol u m e

Turn the VOL/PUSH ON knob to the right toincrease the volume and to the left to decreasethe volume.

Sel ect i ng the AM or FM frequency band

Push the AM/FM button to select the desiredfrequency band. Pushing the AM/FM buttoncauses the frequency band to switch from AMto FM1 to FM2 to AM, changing one bandto the next each time the button is pressed.These functions are used with the stationmemory buttons described under How to tuneradio stations.

H o w t o t u n e r a di o st a t i o ns

There are four ways for you to tune in aparticular station. You can use the TUNE,SEEK, SCAN or memory buttons.

Using the TUNE function

You can change the frequency up or downone increment at a time by pressing andreleasing either the left b or right a side ofthe TUNE button. To change frequenciesquickly, press and hold down either the rightor left side of the TUNE button.

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Using the SEEK function

Press the right a side of the SEEK buttonto select the next listenable station up the

frequency band. Press the left b side of thebutton to select the next listenable stationdown the frequency band. By holding thebutton down, listenable stations can bepassed over to reach the desired station.

Using the SCAN function

Pressing the SCAN button will begin thescan mode up the frequency band, stoppingon each listenable station for approximatelyfive seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presentlysampled station, press the SCAN buttonagain.

Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons

Your radio is equipped with 6 stationmemory buttons. These buttons can be usedto select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12

FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2)

Follow the easy steps below to set these buttonsto the desired frequencies:

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory preset buttons andhold the button until the sound returns. Thatstation is now held in memory on thatbutton.

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Using the Automatic Memory Store feature(A U TO SET)

If the memory buttons have been set, either by

using the Auto Memory Load feature or if youhave set them manually, the system is preparedto let you use a convenient feature calledAutomatic Memory Store.

With Auto Memory Store, you can continuallyset strong stations into your memory buttonswithout losing your originally set stations. Yourradio will automatically set your memorybuttons to the strong local stations.

Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing theAUTOSET button once. Your radio will set thefirst six strong stations of the band you are in(AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory buttons.The display will flash AUTO and display theautoset icon A while the stations are being setin the memory buttons.

NOTE: If there are fewer than six strongstations in the frequency band, the

remaining unfilled buttons will storethe last strong station detected on theband. After all stations have beenfilled, the radio will begin playing thestation stored on memory button 1.

To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode andreturn to the manually-set memory buttonstations, simply push the AUTOSET button.Display will show AUTO then OFF. The

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Increasing or decreasing bass and trebleresponse

Push the BASS/TREB popout knob to gainaccess to the bass and treble controls. Basscontrol allows you to adjust the lower, bassfrequencies to your preference. The outer ringof the BASS/TREB knob adjusts the bass(turn clockwise to increase bass;counterclockwise to decrease bass).

Treble control allows you to adjust thehigher, treble frequencies of your radio to

your preference. The inner ring of theBASS/TREB knob adjusts the treble (turnclockwise to increase treble; counterclockwiseto decrease treble).

Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader

Push the BAL/FADE popout knob to gainaccess to the speaker balance and fadercontrols. Balance control allows you to adjust

the sound distribution between the right andleft speakers. The outer ring of BAL/FADEknob adjusts the speaker balance control.(Turn clockwise to shift the sound to theright speakers, and turn counterclockwise toshift the sound to the left speakers.)

Fade control allows you to adjust the sounddistribution between the front and rearspeakers. The inner ring of the BAL/FADEknob adjusts the speaker fader. (Turnclockwise to shift the sound to the rearspeakers, and turn counterclockwise to shiftthe sound to the front speakers.)

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Your Antenna

Antennas for both AM and FM reception arehidden in the back glass of your vehicle. There

is an internal antenna module that will switchbetween AM and FM, when bands are changed,for maximum reception performance.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adapt any other typeof antenna system to your audiosystem.

Using the Controls of Your Cassette TapePlayer

NOTE: Radio power must be on to use thecassette tape player.

H o w t o i n s e r t a t a p e

Your cassette tape player is equipped withpower loading. Once you insert a tape and pushslightly (with the open edge to the right), theloading mechanism draws the tape the rest ofthe way in and play will begin after amomentary tape tightening process. Display

indicates TAPE while tape is playing.

If the player is in the tape mode but not in play,pressing the TAPE button will activate play. Ifthe TAPE button is pressed with no tapeinserted, the display will flash NO TAPE.

H o w to l o ca te a d esi r ed tr a ck o n t h e ta p e

There are six ways to quickly locate a desiredselection on the tape. You can use the fast

forward, rewind, Blank Skip, SEEK, SCANor SIDE 1-2 functions. Following are briefdescriptions of each:

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Fast forwarding the tape

To fast forward the tape, press the FFbutton. The radio will play while the tape is

in fast forward. The light above the FFbutton will blink while in the fast forwardmode. Press FF again or press the TAPEbutton to stop fast forwarding. At the end ofthe tape, the direction automatically reversesand plays the other side of the tape.

Rewinding the tape

To rewind the tape, press the REW button.The radio will automatically begin playing

while the tape is rewinding. The light abovethe REW button will blink while in therewind mode. Press REW again or pressthe TAPE button to stop rewinding.

Using the SEEK function with your cassettetape player

While in the tape mode, push the right aside of the SEEK button to seek forward to

the next selection on the tape. Push the leftb side to restart a currently playing tapeselection.

Using the Blank Skip function with yourcassette tape player

Press the Blank Skip button to activate theblank skip mode. After approximately 20seconds of blank program, the tape will seekforward to the next program.

Using the SCAN function with yourcassette tape player

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To stop the scan mode on the presentlysampled tape selection, press the SCANbutton or the TAPE button.

How to change the side of the tape beingplayed

The alternate side of the tape can be selectedby pressing the SIDE 1-2 button.

H o w to ej ect th e ta p e

To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press theEJECT button. The tape will eject only whenin the tape mode. The cassette cannotbe ejected

when the radio is playing an AM or FMstation. The system will revert to radio modewhen the cassette is ejected.

U s i n g th e D o l b y B noise reduction feature

NOTE: Noise reduction system manufacturedunder license from Dolby LabsLicensing Corporation. Dolby anddouble-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

Push thek button to activate. Whenactivated, the light above the k button will beilluminated.

Tape err or messages

Your cassette tape player is equipped todiagnose certain problems you may experience.Error codes are as follows:

TD E1 Radio tries to change sides of tape 3times in a 10 second span. Push EJECT andtry another tape. If problem persists, referproblem to qualified personnel for service.

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TD E2 Tape eject failure. Radio tries to ejecttape and it will not eject. Push EJECT to ejecttape. If the tape will not eject, refer problem toqualified personnel for service.

TD E3 Loading error. Push EJECT to ejecttape. Reload tape. If the same error code appearsin the display, try another tape.

Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player andTapes

In order to keep your cassette tape playerperforming the way it was meant to, read andfollow these simple precautions:

Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaningcartridge to clean the tape player head after10-12 hours of play will help maintain thebest playback sound and proper tapeoperation.

Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long orless should be used. Tapes longer than 90minutes are thinner and subject to breakageor may jam the tape player mechanism.

Protect cassettes from exposure to directsunlight, high humidity and extreme heat orcold. If they are exposed to extremeconditions, allow them to reach a moderatetemperature before playing.

If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten itbefore playing by putting your finger or apencil into one of the holes and turning the

hub until the tape is tight.Loose labels on cassette tapes can become

lodged in the mechanism. Remove any looselabel material before inserting a cassette.

Do not leave a tape in the cassette tapeplayer when not in use. High heat in thevehicle can cause the cassette to warp.

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Electronic Search Cassette Radio

Using the Controls on Your New Radio

H o w t o t u r n t h e r a di o o n a nd o f f Press the VOL/PUSH ON knob to turn theradio on. Press again to turn it off.

H o w t o a dj u st t h e v ol u m e

Turn the VOL/PUSH ON knob to the right toincrease the volume and to the left to decreasethe volume. Bars illuminate in the display toshow relative volume level.

NOTE: If the volume level is set above acertain listening level when theignition switch is turned off, when theignition switch is turned back on, thevolume will come back to a nominallistening level. However, if the radiopower is turned off, the volume willremain in the position it was set atwhen radio power was switched off.

Sel ect i ng the AM or FM frequency bandPush the AM/FM button to select the desiredfrequency band or to stop/store cassette tape(when in cassette mode). Pushing the buttonmore than once will alternate between AM, FM1and FM2. These functions are used with thestation memory buttons described under How totune radio stations.

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There are four ways for you to tune in aparticular station. You can manually locate the

station using the SCAN/TUNE button,SEEK the station, SCAN to the station orselect the station by using the memory buttons,which you can set to any desired frequency.These four methods are described below.

Using the TUNE function

You can change the frequency up or downone increment at a time by pressing andreleasing either the left b or right a side of

the TUNE button.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to anyallowable broadcast frequency, whether ornot a station is present on that frequency.(See All About Radio Frequenciesin thissection.)

Using the SEEK function

This feature on your radio allows you to

automatically select listenable stations up ordown the frequency band. Press the right aside of the SEEK button to select the nextlistenable station up the frequency band.Press the left b side of the button to selectthe next listenable station down thefrequency band. By holding the button down,listenable stations can be passed over to reachthe desired station.

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Pressing the SCAN button will begin thescan mode up the frequency band, stopping

on each listenable station for approximatelyfive seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presentlysampled station, press the SCAN buttonagain.

Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 6 stationmemory buttons. These buttons can be used

to select up to 6 preset AM stations and 12FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).

Follow the easy steps below to set these buttonsto the desired frequencies:

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory preset buttons andhold the button until the sound returns. Thatstation is now held in memory on thatbutton.

3. Follow the two steps above for each stationmemory preset button you want to set.

NOTE: If the vehicles battery is disconnectedthe station memory preset buttons willneed to be reset.

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Increasing or decreasing bass response

Press the top c of the BASS button toincrease bass; press the bottom d of theBASS button to decrease bass.

Increasing or decreasing treble response

Press the top c of the TREBLE button toincrease treble; press the bottom d of thetreble button to decrease treble.

Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to adjust thesound distribution between the right and leftspeakers. Press the top c of the BALbutton to shift the sound to the rightspeakers, and press the bottom d of theBAL button to shift the sound to the leftspeakers.

Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sounddistribution between the front and rearspeakers. Press the top c of the FADEbutton to shift the sound to the frontspeakers, and press the bottom d of theFADE button to shift the sound to the backspeakers.

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display showrelative levels of bass and treble, and

positions of speaker balance and faderfunctions (left to right, front to rear).

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Player

NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the

cassette tape player or eject a tape.H o w t o i n s e r t a t a p e

Your cassette tape player is equipped withpower loading. Once you insert a tape and pushslightly (with the open edge to the right), theloading mechanism draws the tape the rest ofthe way in and play will begin after amomentary tape tightening process.

NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with theignition on whether or not the radiopower is on. Inserting a cassette tapewith the radio power off will turn theaudio system on. After the cassette isejected, radio play will return. Also,the antenna will be in the up positionwhenever the radio is playing but willgo down anytime the radio is notplaying (i.e., when a cassette or

compact disc is playing or when theradio power is off).

H o w to l o ca te a d esi r ed tr a ck o n t h e ta p e

There are four ways to quickly locate a desiredselection on the tape. You can use the fastforward, rewind, SEEK, or SCAN function.Following are brief descriptions of each.

Fast forwarding the tape

To fast forward the tape, press the FFbutton. The radio will begin playing until fastforward is manually stopped (by pushing theTAPE button) or the end of the tape isreached.

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automatically reverses and plays the otherside of the tape.

Rewinding the tapeTo rewind the tape, press the REW button.The radio will begin playing until rewind ismanually stopped (by pushing the TAPEbutton) or the beginning of the tape isreached.

Using the SEEK function with your cassettetape player

While in the tape mode, push the righta

side of the SEEK button to seek forward tothe next selection on the tape. Push the left

b side to seek the previous tape selection.

Using the SCAN function with yourcassette tape player

Press the SCAN button to begin theforward scan mode on the tape currentlyplaying, stopping on each tape selection for

approximately an eight-second sampling(display indicates SC).

To stop the scan mode on the presentlysampled tape selection, press SCAN asecond time.

How to change the side of the tape beingplayed

The alternate side of the tape can be selected

by pressing the SIDE 1-2 button.

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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press theEJ button. The radio will resume playing if the

radio power is on. The tape cartridge can beejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on oroff.

H o w t o st o r e t h e t a p e

Press the AM/FM button to stop the tapeplayer and resume radio play.

U s i n g th e D o l b y B noise reduction feature

NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured

under license from Dolby LabsLicensing Corporation. Dolby anddouble-D symbol are trademarks ofDolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.

Push thek button to activate Dolby B NoiseReduction. Push again to deactivate.

Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player andTapes

In order to keep your cassette tape playerperforming the way it was meant to, read andfollow these simple precautions:

Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaningcartridge to clean the tape player head after10-12 hours of play will help maintain thebest playback sound and proper tapeoperation.

Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long orless should be used. Tapes longer than 90minutes are thinner and subject to breakageor may jam the tape player mechanism.

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g , g ycold. If they are exposed to extremeconditions, allow them to reach a moderate

temperature before playing.

If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten itbefore playing by putting your finger or apencil into one of the holes and turning thehub until the tape is tight.

Loose labels on cassette tapes can becomelodged in the mechanism. Remove any looselabel material before inserting cassette.

Do not leave a tape in the cassette tapeplayer. High heat in the vehicle can cause thecassette to warp.

Common Radio ReceptionConditions

Several conditions prevent FM reception frombeing completely clear and noise-free, such asthe following:

1. Distance/Strength

The strength of the FM signal is directly relatedto the distance the signal must travel. Thelistenable range of an average FM signal isapproximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyondthis distance, the radio is operating in a fringearea and the signal becomes weaker.

NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is

fully extended to the maximum lengthfor proper reception. If your antenna isnot fully extended, you may experiencesignal loss while traveling in fringereception areas.

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The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) ofthe area over which the signal travels may

prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.If there is a building or large structure betweenthe antenna and station, some of the signalbends around the building, but certain spotsreceive almost no signal. Moving out of theshadow of the structure will allow the stationto return to normal.

When the radio waves are reflected off objects orstructures, the reflected signal cancels the normal

signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise anddistortion. Cancellation effects are mostprominent in metropolitan areas, but also canbecome quite severe in hilly terrain anddepressed roadways.

To minimize these conditions, a stereo/monoblend circuit has been incorporated into thissystem. This feature automatically switches aweak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,

which improves the quality of reception.Several sources of static are normal conditionson AM frequencies. These can be caused bypower lines, electric fences, traffic lights andthunderstorms.

Another reception phenomenon is Strong SignalCapture and Overload. This can occur whenlistening to a weak station and when passinganother broadcast tower. The close station may

capture the more distant station, although thedisplayed frequency does not change. Whilepassing the tower, the station may switch backand forth a few times before returning to theoriginal station.

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may overload the receiver, resulting inconsiderable station changing, mixing and

distortion.Automatic gain control circuitry for both AMand FM bands has been incorporated into thissystem to reduce strong signal capture andoverload.

All About Radio Frequencies

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications

Commission (CRTC) establish the frequenciesthat AM and FM radio stations may use fortheir broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are,AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps;FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHzsteps.

Not all frequencies will be assigned to a givenarea. This radio will tune to each of thesefrequencies using manual tune and no fine

tuning is necessary as radio stations may not useother frequencies.

Some FM radio stations advertise arounded-off frequency which is not thefrequency they actually broadcast on. Forexample, a radio station that is assigned afrequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself Radio 99even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FMbroadcast frequency.

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Warranty

Your sound system is warranted for three yearsor 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichevercomes first. Consult your vehicle warrantybooklet for further information. Ask your dealerfor a copy of this limited warranty.

Service

At Ford, we stand behind our audio systemswith a comprehensive service and repair

program. If anything should go wrong withyour Ford audio system, return to your dealerfor service. There is a nationwide network ofqualified Ford authorized repair centers to assistyou.

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The main controls for the climate control system,clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.

NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases thegloss (shine) of the upper part of theinstrument panel should be avoided.The dull finish in this area is to helpprotect the driver from undesirablewindshield reflection.

Your vehicle has a variety of features designedfor your comfort, convenience and safety. Readthis chapter to find out about standard andoptional features.

The Climate Control Systems

Your vehicle has one of two different climatecontrol systems. The two systems are:

a manual heating and air conditioning systeman electronic automatic temperature control

system

If you are not sure which system your vehiclehas, see the diagrams on the following pages.

The Manual Heating and Air ConditioningSystem

You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost

the windshield, and turn on the air conditioningwith the three controls in the center of theinstrument panel:

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The controls for the manual heating and air conditioningsystem

For maximum heating, move the SELECT knobto FLOOR, move the TEMP knob to the end ofthe red range (full clockwise) and move the fanspeed to HI.

To heat the interior of your vehicle and defrostthe windshield at the same time, move theSELECT knob to MIX and select the temperatureand fan speed desired.

For maximum defrosting, move the SELECTknob to DEFROST V, move the temperature tothe end of the red range (full clockwise) andoperate the fan as necessary to provide thevolume of air required.

For ventilation, move the SELECT knob to VENTand select the temperature and blower speeddesired.

To cool the inside of your vehicle quickly, in

warm weather, move the SELECT knob to MAXA/C, move the TEMP knob to the end of theblue range (full counterclockwise) and move thefan to HI.

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to force the hot, stale air out of the vehicle.

Fan speed can be reduced, after a comfortable

temperature has been reached, to provide quietersystem operation.

To cool your vehicle using outside air, move theSELECT knob to NORM A/C, move the TEMPknob to the end of the blue range (fullcounterclockwise) and set the fan to the desiredspeed. Cooling your vehicle in this way providesquieter operation, but it is not as economical asMAX A/C.

The instrument panel registers may be adjustedto control the quantity and direction of air beingdischarged. The thumbwheel controls the volumeof air and the knob in the center of the registerdirects the air up and down or side to side.

When the SELECT knob is moved to OFF, thesystem is off and the fan will not operate.

Adj usti ng t he panel r egister air fl ow

The instrument panel registers may be adjustedto your comfort needs. The thumbwheel controlsthe volume of air and the control in the centerof the register controls direction up or down orside to side.

Electronic Automatic Temperature ControlSystem

The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control(EATC) module is located at the center of the

instrument panel and operates only when thekey is in the ON position.

The EATC feature maintains the temperatureyou select and automatically controls the airflowfor your comfort. It also allows you to overridethe automatic operation with manual overridebuttons.


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The controls for the electronic automatic temperaturecontrol

To turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATICbutton or any of the six override buttons alongthe bottom of the control.

To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button.When the system is off, the display window willbe blank (dark) except when OUTSIDE TEMPhas been selected. Then, OUTSIDE TEMP andthe temperature will appear in the window.

If you select AUTOMATIC, the system willautomatically determine fan speed and airflowlocation. If an override button is selected, your

selection determines airflow location only. Fanspeed remains automatic unless you override itby rotating the vertical thumbwheel located atthe extreme right of the control panel.

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gor RED (warmer) buttons. The Electronic

Automatic Temperature Control will do the rest.If you want continuous maximum cooling, pushthe BLUE button until 60F (16C) is shown inthe display window. Your EATC will cool atmaximum and disregard the 60F (16C) settinguntil you select a warmer temperature with theRED button. If you want continuous maximumheating, push the RED button until 90F (32C)is shown in the display window. Your EATCwill provide maximum heat regardless of the90F (32C) setting until you select a coolertemperature with the BLUE button.

The display window tells you how the system isoperating. It will indicate the selectedtemperature and the operating function youhave chosen; AUTO or one of the six manual

overrides. It will also indicate manual(thumbwheel) control of the fan speed with the

H symbol. The display window with all possibledisplays and their positions are shown here.Normally not all are shown at the same time butare included here to familiarize you with thenames and symbols.

A u t o m a t i c o per a t i o n

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desired temperature. The selected temperatureand AUTO will be shown in the displaywindow. The EATC will automatically heat orcool to achieve the set temperature. Undernormal conditions, your EATC will need noadditional attention.

When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditionsrequire heat, air will be sent to the floor. But, afeature is included in your EATC to preventblowing cold air to the floor if the enginecoolant is not warm enough to allow heating.For a short time the fan will be at low speedand air directed to the windshield. In 3-1/2minutes or less, the fan speed will start toincrease and the airflow will change to the floorarea.

If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging,etc.), the six manual override buttons allow youto select special air discharge locations. Athumbwheel allows you to adjust the fan speed

to suit your needs.

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the Control are for temperature selection. TheRED button will increase the set temperatureand the BLUE button will lower the settemperature. Pressing a button and releasing itwill change the set temperature one degree.Holding either button in will rapidly change thetemperature setting in one degree increments toeither 65F (18C) (BLUE) or 85F (29C)(RED).Then, the set temperature will jump 5 and stopat either 60F (16C) which is maximum coolingor 90F (32C) which is maximum heating.

The average temperature range used is between68F (20C) and 78F (26C). Changing thetemperature setting by several degrees outsidethis range will not speed up the heating orcooling process.

Temperat ure di splay

The selected temperature displayed in thewindow can be set for either F or C. Your carmay have an English/Metric (E/M) Button tochange your speedometer from miles tokilometers. When pressed, this button alsochanges the temperature display. With or

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To change the temperature display to F or C,press and hold the MAX A/C and DEF Buttonsat the same time for 3/4 second. The displaywill change. If you continue to press the twobuttons, the display will continuously switchbetween F and C. If the temperature displaydoes not agree with the speedometer on vehicles

with an E/M button, pressing the E/M buttonwill make them agree.

Fan speed and t humbw heel

Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speedto the existing conditions. You must pushAUTOMATIC for automatic fan speed operation.To control the fan speed yourself, use thethumbwheel which will cancel the automatic fanspeed control. The thumbwheel is located at theextreme right side of the EATC control panel. Itis a vertical control marked with a fan symbol.Rotate up for HI and down for LO speeds.


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When you move the thumbwheel, the fan speed

will go to manual control. The display windowwill show the H symbol in the upper left corneralong with the selected temperature andoperating function.

You can override the fan speed at any time. Ifyou use the thumbwheel to override the fanspeed, the EATC will continue to control thetemperature but you control the fan speed. Toreturn to auto fan control, press the

AUTOMATIC button. If you are operating inone of the override functions (FLOOR, MAXA/C, etc.), automatic fan control will continueunless you rotate the fan thumbwheel. To returnto automatic fan control, press the AUTOMATIC

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fan speed will continue to be automatically

controlled.M anual over r i de butt ons

Your EATC has six buttons which allow you tomake special selections. The buttons are locatedalong the bottom edge of the EATC control andallow you to determine where the air will bedischarged. Pressing any override buttonchanges the air discharge location only. It doesnot affect the ability of the system to control

temperature or the fan speed. Return to fullyAutomatic operation by pushing theAUTOMATIC button.

MAX A/C button

The MAX A/C feature allows for faster coolingbecause air is drawn from inside the car. Usinginside air causes the fan to sound louder whichis normal for this selection. The Display windowwill indicate MAX A/C under the selectedtemperature. The airflow will be from theinstrument panel registers.

NORM A/C button

When you push this button, you select airconditioning using outside air. The Displaywindow will indicate A/C under the selectedtemperature. The cooled air will flow from theinstrument panel registers. The fan speed will

continue on automatic.

VENT button

Push this button to select outside air through theinstrument panel registers. The display window

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will show the set temperature and VENT to thelower right of the temperature. Your EATC willheat the air if the temperature you have selectedis warmer than the outside air coming into thevehicle. However, the air will NOT be cooledregardless of the temperature setting. Airflowwill be from the instrument panel registers.

FLOOR button

Airflow will be to the floor when the FLOOR

button is pressed. The display window willshow the set temperature and FLR to the left ofthe temperature. The air cannot be cooled in theFLOOR position, only heated. Fan speed will beautomatic unless manually controlled. If youoverride the fan speed and wish to return toautomatic fan control, push AUTOMATIC. Then,again select FLOOR for airflow to the floor.

FLR & DEF button

Push this button to get air to the floor andwindshield defrosters at the same time. Thedisplay will show the set temperature, FLR andthe Defrost symbolV to indicate FLR-DEF hasbeen selected. If the outside temperature is about50F (10C) and above, the air will bedehumidified to remove moisture. This will helpto prevent fogging in humid weather.

DEFV button

Press the DEFV Button to obtain maximumairflow to the windshield. Adjust thetemperature setting as required for defrosting.The Display window will show the temperaturesetting with the defrost symbolV to the left ofthe temperature. When the outside temperature

is about 50F (10C) and above, the air will bedehumidified to remove moisture. This will helpprevent fogging in humid weather.

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OUTSIDE TEMP button

By pressing this button the temperature of theair outside of the vehicle will show in thedisplay. The outside temperature will continue tobe displayed until the OUTSIDE TEMP button ispressed again to cancel. If the selectedtemperature setting is changed while the outsidetemperature is displayed, the new selectedtemperature will be displayed for 4 seconds afterit is changed. Then, the outside temperature will

return to the window. If a manual override ispressed or the thumbwheel is rotated while theoutside temperature is displayed, the windowwill show the change for 4 seconds. Then, theoutside temperature will return along with thechanged override selection.

If the EATC is turned OFF while the outsidetemperature is displayed, the temperature willcontinue to be displayed. Press the OUTSIDE

TEMP button to clear the display window. Whenthe ignition key is turned OFF the display willbe blank (dark).

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moving. The readings that you get maynot agree with temperatures given onthe radio due to differences in vehicleand station locations.

O p e r a t i n g t i p s

The following tips will help you to get the mostsatisfaction from your Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control system.

In humid weather, select DEF

Vbeforestarting your engine. This will help to

prevent windshield fogging. After a fewminutes of operation, switch to AUTOMATICor an override selection of your choice.

To prevent humidity buildup inside yourvehicle, always drive with the EATC Systemturned on.

Do not put objects under the front seats that

interfere with the flow of air to the back seatarea.

Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the airintake area of your EATC System whichcould block the air intake. The intake area islocated at the bottom of the windshield,under the hood at the passenger side rearcorner.

Service

If your EATC is not operating as described here,take it to your dealer to have it checked. Systemdiagnostics are built in which will allow yourdealer to readily identify problems that mightoccur.

Rear Window Defroster

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of the rear window.

The button for the rear window defroster islocated on the left hand (drivers) side of theinstrument panel.

The button that controls the rear window defroster

Clear away any snow that is on the rearwindow before using the defroster. With the

engine running, push the defrost button.

After approximately 10 minutes, the defrosterwill turn off. If the window is still not clear,turn the defroster on again.

The defroster will turn off when the ignition keyis turned to the OFF position.

The heating elements are bonded to the inside ofthe rear window. Do not use sharp objects to

scrape the inside of the rear window or useabrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so coulddamage the heating elements.

The Interior and Exterior Lights

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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turnsthe high beam headlamps on, with a reducedlight output, when:

The headlamp system is in the OFF position,and

The vehicle is running, and

The vehicle has a fully released parkingbrake.

NOTE: If you have a vehicle with anautomatic lighting system, the DRLsystem is active until the automaticsystem turns on the headlamps.

NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turnon in the flash-to-pass mode duringnighttime driving.

NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker

when the vehicle is turned on or off.This is a normal condition.

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parking lamps. Turn on your headlampsat dusk. Failure to do so may result in acollision.

Turning On the Exterior Lights

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, sidemarkers, license plate lamps and tail lamps, usethe rotary control that is to the left of thesteering wheel.

The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps

To turn on the parking lamps, license platelamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move theknob to the first position.

To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,license plate lamps, tail lamps and markerlamps, move the knob to the second position.

For more information about how the high beamswork, see the high beam section later in thischapter.

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close the door, turn off the lamps or turn theignition to the ON position.

Setting the Autolamp On/Off DelaySystem

The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on andoff automatically. You can use the autolamp to:

turn on the lamps automatically at night

turn off the lamps automatically duringdaylight

keep the lamps on for up to three minutesafter you turn the key to OFF.

The autolamp system on the left side of the instrumentpanel

To activate the autolamp feature, simply turn the

headlamp knob counterclockwise towards theautolamp delay area. The autolampautomatically turns the lamps on and off foryou.

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if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.You can adjust the autolamp to keep the lampson after you leave your vehicle. The further youmove the headlamp knob to the left(counterclockwise), the longer the lamps stay on.

You can set the autolamp so the lamps stay onfor up to three minutes after you turn yourvehicle off.

Lighting Up the Interior and InstrumentPanel

With the parking lamps or headlampsilluminated, you can brighten or dim the lightsin the instrument panel. To do this, locate theswitch above the headlight control knob andpress it up (to brighten the lights) or down (todim the lights). To turn the interior lights onand off, push the headlamp knob in.

The knob controls the light on the instrument panel andthe interior light (autolamp feature shown other modelssimilar)

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The digital clock

1. To set the hour, press and hold the Hbutton. When the desired hour appears,release the button.

2. To set the minutes, press and hold the Mbutton. When the desired minute appears,release the button.

Ashtray and Cupholder

Your vehicle is equipped with anashtray/cupholder mounted to the lower centerof the instrument panel.

To open the ashtray, pull out the bottom edge ofthe drawer until it stops.

To close, remove cup(s) and push drawerforward until closed.

Storage Compartments

Your vehicle may have several small storagecompartments:

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a glove compartment that locks. Use theround key to lock and unlock it.

RWARNING

Do not put objects on the ledge betweenthe back seat and the rear window, asthey can become dangerous projectiles andinjure someone.

Using the Remote Control for theTrunk (If equipped)

You can use the remote control on the drivers

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door to unlock and open the trunk unless youlock the button with main key. The valet keyequipped with your vehicle can only open thedoors and start the engine.

The remote control for the trunk

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The positions of the key in the ignition

ACC allows some of your vehicles electrical

accessories such as the radio and the windshieldwipers to operate while the engine is notrunning.

LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks theautomatic transmission gearshift lever.

LOCK is the only position that allows you toremove the key. The LOCK feature helps toprotect your vehicle from theft.

OFF allows you to shut off the engine and allaccessories without locking the steering wheel orthe automatic transmission gearshift lever.

ON allows you to test your vehicles warninglights (except the brake system warning light) tomake sure they work before you start theengine. The key returns to the ON position oncethe engine is started and remains in this positionwhile the engine runs.

START cranks the engine. Release the key oncethe engine starts so that you do not damage thestarter. The key should return to ON when yourelease it. The START position also allows youto test the brake warning light.

Removing the Key From the Ignition

1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).

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3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.

4. Remove the key.

NOTE: The automatic transmission gearshiftmust be in P (Park) to move the key tothe lock position.

If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, movethe steering wheel left or right until the keyturns freely.

If the drivers door is open while the key is stillin the ignition, a warning chime sounds.

RWARNING

Always set the parking brake fully andmake sure the gearshift is latched in P(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever youleave your vehicle.

RWARNINGDo not leave children, unreliable adults,or pets unattended in your vehicle.

The Turn Signal LeverYou can use the turn signal lever on the left sideof the steering column to:

operate the turn signals

turn the high beams on/off

flash the lamps

turn the windshield wipers and washeron/off

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The turn signal lever

Turn Signals

Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Moveit down to signal a left turn. The correspondingindicator light in the instrument cluster willflash.

If the turn signal stays on after you turn, movethe lever back to the center (off) position.

For lane changes, move the lever far enough tosignal but not to latch. The lever will return to

the off position when you release it.If your vehicle is equipped with corneringlamps, they will automatically light on either theright or left side (depending on the direction ofthe turn), when the headlamps are ON.

High Beams

To turn on the high beams, turn the headlampcontrol knob to the headlamp ON position and

push the turn signal lever away from you untilit latch

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