Manual Explorer 97

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Before driving

I ntroduction 2

I nstrumentation 5

C ontrols and features 25

Seating and safety restraints 78

Starting and driving

Starting 110

D riving 117

R oadside emergencies 147

Servicing

M aintenance and care 165

C apacities and specifications 222

R eporting safety defects 232

I ndex 233

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ICONS

I ndicates a warning. R ead thefollowing section on Wa r n i n gs fora full explanation of them.

I ndicates that vehicle i nformationrelated to recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow.

We must all play our part inprotecting the environment.Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materialsare significant steps towards thisaim.

WARNINGS

H ow can you reduce the ri sk ofpersonal injury and preventpossible damage to others, yourvehicle and its equipment?

I n this owners guide, answers tosuch questi ons are contained incomments highlighted by the

warning triangle symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

T here are no parti cular break ing-inrules for your vehicle. Simply avoiddriving too briskly during the first1,600 km ( 1,000 miles) of drivi ng.Vary speeds frequently. T his isnecessary to give the moving parts

a chance to break in.

I f possible, you should avoid fulluse of the brak es for the first1,600 k m ( 1,000 mi les) .

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From 1,600 k m ( 1,000 mi les)

onwards you can graduallyincrease the performance of yourvehicle up to the permittedmaximum speeds.

INFORMATION ABOUT THISGUIDE

T he information found in thisguide was in effect at the time ofprinting. Ford may change thecontents without noti ce andwithout incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of utility typevehicles

Before you drive your vehicle,please read this owners guidecarefully. Your vehicle i s not apassenger car. A s with othervehicles of this type, failure tooperate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or anaccident. Be sure to read Con tr olTr ac Au tom ati c Fou r WheelDrive System ( i f equipped) in theD r i v i n g chapter as well as thespecial Four Wheelingsupplement included with AWDand 4WD vehicles.

Using your vehicle as anambulance

D o not use this vehicle asan ambulance.

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Using your vehicle as a

snowplowD o not use this vehicle forsnowplowing.

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Speedcontrol( pg. 40)

T achometer( pg. 15)

Driver air bag( pg. 89)

T urn signal and

wiper/washer control( pg. 46)

I nstrument paneldimmer switch( pg. 26)

Headlamp control( pg. 25)

T ilt steeringwheel lever( pg. 44)

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* if equipped

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Rear wiper/washercontrol ( pg. 37)

Fog lamp

control*( pg. 27)

Electronic soundsystem; refer toA udio G uide ( pg. 36)

Climate controls( pg. 28)

G earshift ( includesoverdri ve button)( pg. 121)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Speed control (if equipped)

I lluminates when either the SETA C C or R SM switches are pressedand remains illuminated unti l thespeed control is either disengagedor turned off.

O/D off indicatorO/ D

OFF i lluminates when the

T ransmi ssion C ontrol Button onthe end of the gearshift lever ispressed and the D ( O verdrive)mode is turned off.

O/ D

OFF indicates the status of the

transmission and may flash steadilyif a malfunction i s detected. I f theflashing persists, have yourtransmission serviced by yourdealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon as possible.

If the condition persists, yourtransmission may be damaged.

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Check engine

I lluminates when the enginesEmission Control System requiresservice. It will also illuminate whenthe i gnition k ey is in the O nposition and the engine i s O ff.

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

I lluminates when the anti-theft

system is arming and flashes whenthe anti-theft system is armed.

Turn signal

I lluminates when the left or ri ghtturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on.

Four wheel drive indicator(if equipped)

I lluminates when four wheel driveis acti vated in the high rangemode.

Four wheel drive low(if equipped)

I lluminates when four wheel driveis acti vated in the low range mode.

CHECK

ENGINE

THEFT

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Safety belt

I lluminates when the ignition isswitched on to remind you tofasten your safety belts. For moreinformation, refer to Usi n g thesafety restraints properly in theSeating and safety restraintschapter.

Brake system warning

E xtinguishes when the park ingbrake is released. I lluminati on afterreleasing the parking brakeindicates low brake fluid level.

High beams

I lluminates when the headlamp

high beams are on.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

M omentari ly illuminates when theignition i s turned on and the

engine is off. I f the light stays onor continues to flash, the A BSneeds to be servi ced.

Air bag readiness

Briefly illuminates when theignition i s turned on. I f the lightfails to i lluminate, continues to

flash or remains on, have thesystem servi ced immediately.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps areon, the igniti on i s off ( and the k ey

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is not in the igniti on) and the

drivers door i s opened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the k ey is left in theignition in the O ff/Lock or A ccposition and the drivers door isopened.

Safety belt warning chime

For information on the safety beltwarning chime, refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.

Supplemental restraint system(SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS

warning chime, refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.

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and have your vehicle checked at

your dealership or by a qualifiedtechnician.

Speedometer

I ndicates the current vehiclespeed.

Odometer

R egisters the total mileage of thevehicle.

Trip odometer

Can register the mileage ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control.

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Tachometer

I ndicates the engine speed inrevoluti ons per minute.

Charging system gauge

T his gauge shows the batteryvoltage when the ignition k ey is inthe O N position. I f the pointermoves and stays outside of the

normal range, have the vehicleselectrical system check ed as soonas safely possible.

Fuel gauge

T he fuel gauge displays theapproximate level of usable fuelleft in the fuel reservoir.

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MESSAGE CENTER

(IF EQUIPPED)With the i gniti on in the O Nposition, the message centerdisplays important vehicleinformation through a constantmonitor of vehicle systems. Youmay select display features on themessage center for a display ofstatus preceded by a bri efindicator chime. T he system willalso notify you of potential vehicleproblems with a display of systemwarnings.

Selectable features

English/metric display

P ress to toggle the message centerdisplay between metric or Englishunits.

ENGLISHMETRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET

SYSTEMCHECK

OIL CHANGERESET

FUEL

ENGLISH

METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESETSYSTEM

CHECK

OILCHANGE

RESET

FUEL

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Fuel range

P ress once to display theapproxi mate kilometers ( miles) leftto drive before the fuel tank isempty.

P ress again to display the distancedriven since fuel was last added tothe tank.

For maximum accuracy of this

display feature, the ignition shouldbe i n the O ff position duringfueling. T he display FU E L L E V E LE R R O R indicates a problem withthe fuel indication system. Seeyour dealer or qualified servicetechnician for system maintenance.

Fuel status

P ress once to display theapproximate amount of fuelremaining in the fuel tank.

P ress again to display theapproximate amount of fuel usedsince the system was last reset.

ENGLISH


CHECK

OILCHANGE

RESET

FUEL

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OILCHANGE

RESET

FUEL

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Fuel economy

P ress once to display your vehiclesaverage fuel economy ink ilometers/liters ( mi les/gallons) .

P ress again to display the fueleconomy that your vehicle isgetting at that particular time. Yourvehicle must be moving in orderfor this display to function

properly.

Reset

P ress the reset control to reset thecurrent feature being displayed.Warnings, distance driven, averagefuel economy, fuel used and

personalized oil reset percentageare the only features that respondto reset.

System check

P ress the system check control todisplay the status of the followingsystems:

engine oil life left

engine oil level

voltage level

engine coolant temperature

washer fluid level head lamps

tail lamps

brake lamps

ENGLISH


CHECK

OILCHANGE

RESET

FUEL

ENGLISH


CHECK

OIL CHANGE

RESET

FUEL

ENGLISH


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OILCHANGE

RESET

FUEL

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automatic ride control ( if

equipped) fuel level

T he engine oil life left has twophases. T he fi rst display willindicate the oil change status ( O K ,SO O N, RE Q UI R ED ) . T he seconddisplay will indicate the percentageof oil life remaining. T he display

O I L T E M P SI G N A L E R R O Rindicates a problem with thesystem. Following this display,contact your dealer or qualifiedservice technician for systemmaintenance.

Operating the message centerduring system check

T he message center controls willoperate as follows during thesystem check sequence:

1. P ress the system check controlsto advance to the next display.

2. P ress the reset control toimmediately conclude the systemcheck .

3. P ress the range, fuel status orfuel economy control to concludethe system check and display therequested feature.

4. P ress the metric/E nglish controlto conclude the system check andchange the previous display to the

new mode.5. P ress the oil change resetcontrol to conclude the systemcheck and begin the oil changereset procedure.

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Engine oil life left

T he engine oil left has two phases.T he first display will indicate thepercentage the oil change status( O K , SO O N , R EQ U I R E D ) . T hesecond display will indicate thepercentage of oil life remaining.T he display O IL T EM P SIG NA LE R R O R indicates a problem withthe system. Following this display,contact your dealer or qualifiedservice technician for systemmaintenance.

Message center warnings

Check air ride system

T his warning message is displayedwhen an air suspension systemfault has been detected. I f thiswarni ng message i s displayed whiledriving, safety pull off the road. Ifthe vehicle is loaded beyond therecommended payload, the CHECK

A I R R I D E SYST E M message will bedisplayed. T his is a normalcondition if the vehicle isoverloaded. To correct thiscondition:

1. Remove or redistribute the loadaccording to the recommendedmaximum requirements.

2. T urn the igniti on from O n to O ffand back O n again.

3. If the warning messagereappears, turn the airsuspension

ENGLISH


CHECK

OILCHANGE

RESET

FUEL

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switch O ff and have your vehicle

serviced as soon as possible.Air ride switch off

T he air ri de suspension switch isoff. Refer to Air suspensionsystem in the Con tr ols an dfeatures chapter for moreinformation.

Change oil soonT he engine oil life remaining is 5%or less. A fter you have the oilchanged, you must reset the M /CO il L ife Left feature as follows:

1. Turn the ignition to the On orA cc positi on.

2. P ress and hold the O I L

CH A N G E R E SE T control for fiveseconds. A fter a successful reset,the message center will displayOIL LIFE RESET TO 100% .

You may also set a P ersonalized O ilR eset P rocedure using thefollowing:

1. Turn the ignition to the ON or

ACC position.2. P ress and hold the O I LC H A N G E R E SE T control and pressthe R E SET control while thedisplay i s counti ng down the fi veseconds to reset. T he di splay will

ENGLISH


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OILCHANGE

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change to ST A R T O I L LI FE AT

X X X % .3. P ress the O IL CH A NG E RE SETcontrol until the displayedpercentage i s the P ersonalized O ilR eset P ercentage you desire.

Check charging system

T he electrical system is notmaintaining a proper voltage. Havethe electrical system check ed assoon as safely possible.

Check engine temp

T he engine coolant is overheating.Refer to En gi n e coolan ttem per atur e gau ge in theI n s t r u m e n t a t i o n chapter for moreinformation regarding the enginecoolant system.

Check exterior lamps

A t least one brak e lamp, rear sidemarker or low beam headlamp is

burned out. To determine whichlamp is burned out:

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF toreset M /C .

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2. With the brake lamps, parking

lamps and headlamps off, turn theignition switch to ON or ACC.

3. A fter M /C briefly illuminates( about two seconds) , press thebrake pedal. If CHECKEX T ER IO R L A M PS is displayed,then a brak e lamp i s burned out. I fthis message is not displayed,proceed to the next step.

4. Turn the light switch to theparking lamp positions. If CHECKEX T ER IO R L A M PS is displayed,then a rear side mark er is burnedout. I f this message i s notdisplayed, proceed to the nextstep.

5. Turn the light switch to theheadlamp position. If CHECKEX T ER IO R L A M PS is displayed,

then a low beam headlamp isburned out.

If you use additional lights, such astrailer lights, or replace bulbs withequipment that is not equal to theoriginal Ford equipment, you may

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get a false warning or no warning

at all.Door ajar

T he igniti on switch is in the O n orStart positi on and a door is open.

Low fuel level

T he fuel level is low.

Low oil level

T he oil level is low. R efer toC h e c k i n g a n d a d d i n g e n g i n e o i l in the M ai n t en a n c e a n d carechapter for more information.

Low washer fluid

T he washer fluid reservoir is lessthan one quarter full.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to thedesired position:

O FF Lamps off

Parking lamps, side markerlamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lampson

H eadlamps on

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Instrument panel dimmer

controlTo adjust the instrument paneldimmer control:

Rotate the control up tobrighten the instrument panellighting.

Rotate the control down to dimthe instrument panel lighting.

Daytime running light (DRL)system (if equipped)

T he D R L system turns on thehighbeam headlamps, with areduced light output, when:

the vehicle is running and theigniti on is in the O n positi on

the vehicle has a fully releasedpark ing brak e

the headlamp system is in theposition

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T he D aytime R unning

L ight ( D R L ) system willnot i lluminate the tail lamps andpark ing lamps. T urn on yourheadlamps at dusk . Failure to doso may result in a collision.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

P ress the foglamp control toactivate the foglamps.

P ress the foglamp control a secondtime to deactivate the foglamps.

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PARKING BRAKE

For information on the parkingbrake, refer to Pr ep a r i n g t o st a r t the vehiclein the Dr i v i n g chapter.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Manual heating and airconditioning system

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Fan speed

Turn the control to the right toincrease fan speed.

Temperature

T urn the temperature control tothe desired mix of warm and coolair ( left for cooler and right for

warmer) .

Controlling airflowTurn the mode control to thedesired airflow position.

T he A /C compressor operates inthe mode positions mark ed *.

OFF

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Using MAX A/C mode

T he M A X A /C mode recirculatesthe air and directs it to flowthrough the instrument panelvents.

T his mode is noisier, but providesquick er cooling than A /C mode.T he compressor only functi ons ifthe outside temperature i s above

10C ( 50F) .Select M A X A /C for airflowthrough these vents:

Off modeSelect the O FF position for allclimate control functi ons to cease.T he outside inlet door will closeand the fan i s shut off.

Drive with the climate controlsystem on ( either in heating orA /C mode) to reduce humidity in

your vehicle.

Using A/C mode

T he A /C mode directs outsideconditioned air to flow through theinstrument panel vents. T he A /Cmode can be used for heating,ventilating or air conditi oning. T heA /C compressor only functi ons in

the A/C mode if the outsidetemperature is above 10C ( 50F) .

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windshield defroster vents. T he air

conditioning compressor willfuncti on to dehumidify thewindows provided the outsidetemperature is above 10C ( 50F) .

Select the for air to flowthrough these vents:

Using the defrost mode

In addition to defogging anddemi sti ng, in defrost mode yourvehicle has the capabili ty to demistthe front side windows. T he air

conditioning compressor willfuncti on to dehumidify thewindows provided the outsidetemperature is above 10C ( 50F) .

Select the mode for air toflow through these vents:

Electronic automatic

temperature control (EATC)system (if equipped)

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T he E AT C feature will maintain a

selected temperature andautomatically control airflow. Youmay manually overri de the E AT Coperation. T he EAT C will onlyoperate with the ignition in the O nposition.

To maximize system efficiency:

D o not put items under the

front seats that will interferewith the air flow to the rearseats.

K eep the air intak e vents clearof any snow, ice or leaves.

Automatic operation

T o turn on the EAT C:

P ress A U T O or any the sixoverride controls.

Select the desired temperature.

T o turn off the EA T C:

P ress the O FF control.

When the system i s off, thedisplay window will be blank.

When A U T O is selected, thesystem will automaticallydetermine fan speed and airflowlocation and under normalconditi ons should need noadditional adjustment.

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Temperature selection

For maxi mum conti nuous cooling,press the blue portion of theT E M P control until 16C ( 60F) isdisplayed.

For maximum continuous heating,press the red portion of the T E M Pcontrol unti l 32C ( 90F) isdisplayed.

T he display window will indicatethe temperature and operatingmode that you have selected.

T he T E M P control will i ncrease ordecrease the set temperature inone degree i ncrements between36C ( 65 F) and 47C ( 85F) . T oscroll quickly through thetemperatures, until eithermaximum conti nuous cooling ormaxi mum continuous heating isreached, press and hold the T E M Pcontrol.

M AX A/ C VEN T PN L FLR

REAR

PNL

FLR

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Fan speed

O nce A U T O is selected, fan speedis adjusted automati cally forselected temperature conditions.

O verri de automatic fan speed atany ti me by turning the FA Ncontrol up for HI and down for LOfan speeds. To return to automaticfan control, press A U T O .

Manual override

I f an override control is pressed,your E AT C selecti on determines

airflow location only. Fan speedwill remain automati c unless theFA N control is adjusted.

T he overri de controls are locatedon the bottom portion of theE A T C .

MAX A/C U ses recirculatedair to cool the vehicle. T he A /C

compressor is opti onal.

VENT Brings in outside airthrough the instrument panelvents. T he A /C compressor isnot optional.

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OFF O utside air is shut out

and the fan will not operate. PNL & FLR D irects air

through the instrument panelregisters and front floor ventand rear air ducts ( if equipped) .

FLOOR D irects airflowthrough the front floor vent andrear air ducts ( if equipped) .

FLR & DEF D irects outsideair through the floor vents anddefroster.

DEFROST D irects outsideair through the defroster. Usethis mode to demist and defogthe windshield. In humidweather, select D E F before

starting your engine to help toprevent windshield fogging.

To toggle between Fahrenheit andC elsius:

P ress the M A X A /C andO FF control at the same

time.

I f the battery is disconnected,the display will revert toFahrenheit.

Servicing the EATC

I f the E AT C is not operatingproperly, consult your dealer orqualified servi ce technician.

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Rear window defroster

P ress the defroster control to clearthe rear window of thin ice andfog.

T he igniti on must be in the O Nposition to operate the rearwindow defroster.

T he defroster turns offautomatically after 10 minutes orwhen the igniti on is turned to theO FF position. T o manually turn offthe defroster before ten minuteshave passed, push the controlagain.

REAR WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHER (IF EQUIPPED)

Washer

P ress for rear washer fluid

operation.

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3

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VOL PUSHON

AM

FMBASSTREB BAL FADE

AUTO

SET

CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBYSYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP

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Wipers

For rear wiper operation, rotatethe rear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired intervalposition.

Automatic ride control(if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with anautomatic ri de control system. T hissystem is designed to level yourvehicle when towing or carrying aheavy load.

To prevent sudden vehicle

movement, turn off the airsuspension switch prior to jacking,towing or hoisting the vehicle.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

T his control operates the ControlTrac 4WD. Refer to Con t r ol t r a c system in the Dr i v i n g chapter for

more information.

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COAST

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ST

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AM


AUTO

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CLK

SEEK

TUNEDISCS

SCAN

4

DOLBY SYSTEM

EJ TAPE CD

COMP

5

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FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

For information on the fuel pumpshut-off switch, refer to Fuelpump shut-off switch in theRoadsi de em er gen ci eschapter.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. A CC E SSO R Y allows theelectrical accessories such as the

radio and wipers/washer to operatewhile the engine is not running.

2. L O C K lock s the steering wheeland gearshift lever and allows k eyremoval.

3. O FF shuts off the i gniti on andaccessori es and allows thegearshift and steering wheel to

move.

4. O N tests the warning lights. T hekey must remain here when theengine i s running.

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5. ST A R T crank s the engine. T he

k ey must return to O N whenrunning.

SPEED CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED)

To turn speed control on

Press O N .

Vehicle speed cannot be controlledunti l the vehicle is travelling at orabove 48 k m/h ( 30 mph) .

D o not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,sli ppery, or unpaved.

Do not shift thetransmission into N

( N eutral) with the speed controlon.

To turn speed control off

P ress O FF or turn off the vehicleignition.

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O nce speed control i s switched off,

the previously programmed setspeed will be erased.

To set a speed

P ress SET A C C . For speed controlto operate, the speed control mustbe O N and the vehicle speed mustbe greater than 48 k m/h ( 30 mph) .

If you drive up or down a steephill, your vehicle speed may vary

momentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. T his is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce thevehicle speed if it increases abovethe set speed on a downhill. Ifyour vehicle speed is faster thanthe set speed while driving on adownhill in O verdrive, you maywant to shift to the next lowergear to reduce your vehicle speed.

I f your vehicle slows down morethan 16 k m/h ( 10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your crui secontrol will disengage. T his isnormal. P ressing R SM willre-engage it.

D o not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,sli ppery, or unpaved.

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SET

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To set a higher set speed

P ress and hold SE T A C C .R elease the control when thedesired vehicle speed i s reachedor

P ress and release SE T A C C .E ach press will increase the setspeed by 1.6 k m/h ( 1 mph) or

A ccelerate with your accelerator

pedal, then press and releaseS E T A C C .

You can accelerate with theaccelerator pedal at any timeduring speed control usage.R eleasing the accelerator pedal willreturn your vehicle to thepreviously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

P ress and hold C O A ST. R eleasethe control when the desiredspeed is reached or

P ress and release C O A ST. E achpress will decrease the setspeed by 1.6 k m/h ( 1 mph) or

D epress the brak e pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET A C C .

RSM

SET

ACC

COAST

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To return to a set speed

P ress R SM . For R SM to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 k m/h ( 30 mph) .

To disengage speed control

D epress the brak e pedal or

D epress the clutch pedal ( ifequipped)

D isengaging the speed control will

not erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed.

P ressing O FF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed.

Indicator light

Lights when the speed control i sturned on and remains lit until

either the speed control or theignition is turned off.

RSM

SET

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COAST

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TILT STEERING

Pull the lever to adjust thesteering column angle. Push thelever back up to lock the steeri ngwheel into position.

Never adjust the steeringwheel when the vehicle is

moving.

HAZARD FLASHER SWITCHFor more information on thehazard flasher control, refer to theRoadsi de em er gen ci eschapter.

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- +

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FLASH-TO-PASS

Pull toward you and releasequick ly for flash-to-passoperation.

USING OVERDRIVEO verdrive i s the normal driveposition and will stay onautomatically until deactivated.

T he overdri ve functi on allowsautomatic upshift to second, thirdand fourth gear.

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Deactivating overdrive

T o deacti vate overdri ve, press thecontrol at the end of the gearshiftlever. T he O/ D

OFF will illuminate.

D eacti vate overdrive when:

driving with a heavy load

driving in hilly terrain

additional engine braking is

desired

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ANDWASHER

Wipers

Rotate the windshield wipercontrol to the desired intervalspeed.

Washer

P ress the windshield wipercontrol for washer fluidoperation.

P ress once for a single wipe. P ress and hold for a constant

cycle.

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2

3

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C

F

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RSM

SET

ACC

COAST

OFF

ON

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- +

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Speed dependent wipers

(if equipped)T his feature operates only in theintermittent wiping mode. Inpositi on one ( slowest delay) thisfeature will not function. A t higherspeeds, the Speed D ependentfeature shortens the delay betweenwipes when you use the vari ableinterval wipers. D elay willautomatically adjust at speedsbetween 16 and 105 k m/h ( 10 and65 mph. T his will help compensatefor the extra moisture thataccumulates on your windshield athigher speeds.

Map lamps

P ress the left or right control toturn the lamp on.

P ress again to turn the lamp off.

AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)

T he autolamp sets the headlampsto turn on and off automatically.T he autolamp may be set to:

turn on the lamps automati callyat night

turn off the lamps automaticallyduring daylight

OPEN

GARAGE

MODELAMP LAMP

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k eep the lamps on for up to

three mi nutes after the k ey isturned to OFF

Setting autolamp

1. M ake sure that the headlampcontrol is in the O ff position.Leaving the headlamp control onwill override the autolamp.

2. T urn the igniti on to the O Nposition or start the vehicle.

3. Slide the delay control all theway to the left.

4. P ress the O N /O FF control. T helamp indicator will glow.

5. T he autolamp automati callyturns the lamps on and off. T he

indicator light will illuminate whenthe headlamps turn on.

OFF

AUTO

MIRRORON DIM ON

AUTOLAMP

AUTO

MIRRORON DIM ON

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AUTOMATIC DIMMING

FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED)T he autolamp/automati c dimmingmirror is equipped with anautomatic dimming feature. T hisfeature will change from thenormal state to the non-glareacti ve state when bright lights( glare) reach the mirror. When themirror detects bright light fromfront or behind, it will adjustautomatically to minimize glare.

To activate the mirror, have thek ey in the O N position and pushthe O N button once. T he lampindicator will glow. P ress again toturn off.

To temporarily darken push theD I M button. T he mirror will returnto normal as soon as the button i sreleased.

T he mi rror will automaticallyreturn to the normal positionwhenever the vehicle i s placed inR ( R everse) ( when the mirror is in

the O N position) . T his helps toensure a bright clear view in themirror when backing up.

AUTO

MIRRORON DIM ON

AUTOLAMP

AUTO

MIRRORON DIM ON

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Adjusting the rearview mirror

T he i nside rearview mirror mayadjusted at the two pivot pointsnear the mirror face and thewindshield.

COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)

Compass display

T he compass reading may beaffected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines andpowerful broadcast antenna.M agneti c or metallic objects placedin or on the vehicle may also affectcompass accuracy. A djustmentsmay need to be made to the zoneand calibration of the compass.

OPEN

GARAGE

LAM P M ODE LAM P

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Compass zone adjustment

1. D etermine which magneti c zoneyou are in by referring to the zonemap.

2. P ress and hold the M O D E

control unti l VA R appears in thedisplay, then release. T he displayshould show the current zonenumber.

3. P ress the M O D E control untilthe desired zone number appears.T he display will flash and thenreturn to normal operation. T he

zone is now updated.

Compass calibration adjustment

P erform this adjustment in anopen area free from steelstructures and high voltage lines:

P ress and hold the M O D Econtrol until C A L appears in thedisplay ( approximately eightseconds) and release.

D ri ve the vehicle slowly ( lessthan 5 k m/h [3 mph]) in circles

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until C A L indicator turns off i n

about 23 complete circles.

MESSAGE CENTER(IF EQUIPPED)

T his feature displays a variety ofsystem display features. R efer toMessage cen ter in theI n s t r u m e n t a t i o n chapter.

Storage compartment(if equipped)

P ress the O P E N control to openthe storage compartment. T hedoor will open slightly and can bemoved to full open.

Installing a garage door opener(if equipped)

T he storage compartment can beconverted to accommodate a

OPEN

GARAGE

LAMP M ODE LAMP

MODE

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variety of aftermarket garage door

openers: R emove the storage clip from

the door.

Place Velcro hook onto side ofaftermarket transmitter oppositeof actuator control.

Place transmitter into storagecompartment, control down.

Place the provided heightadaptors onto the back of theG A R A G E control as needed.

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MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

P ress and hold the rear porti on ofthe moon roof control to open.

P ress and hold the front porti on ofthe moon roof control to close.

T he moon roof has a sliding shadethat can be manually opened orclosed when the glass panel isshut.

To close the shade, pull it towardthe front of the vehicle.

Do not let children playwith the moon roof. T hey

may seriously hurt themselves.

POWER DOOR LOCKS(IF EQUIPPED)

P ress U to unlock all doors and Lto lock all doors.

Two-step unlock (if equipped)

T his feature allows you to unlockall doors of the vehicle with thek ey.

1. Unlock the driver door.

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2. R epeat unlock procedure within

four seconds. A ll doors will unlockwhen the k ey is returned to thevertical position.

Two-step unlock can be acti vatedby all outside lock s on vehicleswith k eyless entry and anti -theft( if equipped) .

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

When these lock s are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. T he rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlock ed.

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POWER WINDOWS

P ress and hold the rock er switchesto open and close windows. WhenA U T O is pressed and releasedquick ly, the drivers window willopen completely without holdingthe switch down. E ach passengerhas window controls.

P ress the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

P ress the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.

P ress A U T O and release quick ly.T he window will open fully.D epress again to stop windowoperation.

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P ress the left side of the button

to lock . P ress the right side tounlock.

REAR LIFTGATE

T he liftgate area i s only intendedfor cargo, not passengers. You canopen and close the liftgate from

outside the vehicle. It cannot beopened from inside the cargo area.

To open the liftgate turn thehandle to the right.

To open the liftgate window turnthe handle to the left.

T o lock the li ftgate you can use the

k ey, the power door lock s, ordepress the k ey lock cylinderbefore closing the liftgate.

T he liftgate door and windowshould be closed before drivingyour vehicle. I f not, possibledamage may occur to the liftgatedoor lift cylinders and attachinghardware.

M ak e sure that the liftgatedoor and/or window are

closed to prevent exhaust fumesfrom being drawn into thevehicle. T his will also preventpassengers and cargo from fallingout. If you must drive with the

liftgate door or window open,k eep the vents open so outsideair comes into the vehicle.

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Power mirrors (if equipped)

To adjust the power outsidemirrors:

1. Select the mirror you want toadjust:

Left Driver side mirror

Right Passenger side mirror

2. M ove the mirror control i n the

desired direction.

3. Lock the mirror by moving theselector to the center position.

Heated outside mirrors(if equipped)

Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mist

and fog when the rear windowdefrost is acti vated.

Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper or attemptto readjust the mirror glass if it isfrozen in place. T hese acti onscould cause damage to the glassand mirrors.

CONSOLES

Center console features

Your vehicle may be equipped witha variety of console features. T heseinclude:

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utility compartment with

cassette/compact di sc storageand coinholder

compact disc changer

cellular phone

U se only soft cups in thecupholder. Hard objects

can injure you in a collision.

Auxiliary power point

T he power point i s an additi onalpower source for electricalaccessories.

Replacing the tissue box

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1. Lift the armrest and slide

coinholder/tissue tray out of theconsole in an upward motion.

2. R eplace the ti ssue box.

3. Slide coinholder/tissue tray intoconsole locati ng pins at bottom oftray. Fit into slots in consolebracket.

Cellular phone (if equipped)

Your cellular phone is equippedwith a number of featuresincluding voice activation,hands-free operation, speed dialingand radio program muting duringphone operation. For detailedinformation on the operation ofyour phone, refer to themanufacturers instructi ons

contained with the phone.

Compact disc changer(if equipped)

T he compact disc changer islocated inside the center console.

For information on the compactdisc changer, refer to the A udio

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Rear console features

T he rear console incorporates thefollowing features:

air vents

audio system controls

rear seat climate controls

cupholders

Refer to the Audio Guide formore information on the rearconsole audio system controls.

Rear console climate controls

Turn the air distribution control tothe desired airflow position.

T urn the fan speed dial to thedesired position.

SEEK

VOLUME + BAND

MEMORY

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Select for air to flow through

these vents:

Select for air to flow throughthese vents:

FLOOR MATS

Installing the floor mats

1. M ove the drivers seat to themost rearward position.

2. P osition the drivers side floormat with the rear of the mat

SEEK

VOLUME + BAND

MEMORY

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against left ( outboard) front edge

of seat track mounti ng brack et.3. Use a screwdriver to screwlocator post into vehicle carpeting.Exert pressure while turning topierce the carpeting.

When i nstalled properly, thelocator will not screw down tightly,but will rotate freely.

Usage

1. To remove mat, pull up on rearof mat to release from locator post.

2. To re-install mat, align grommetin mat over the locator post andsnap mat into place.

TRUNK MOUNTED CONTROLS

Spare tire and jackYour vehicle is equipped witheither a temporary spare tire and

jack or a full-size spare ti re locatedunder the rear of the vehicle. Forinstructi ons on how to remove andmount the spare tire, refer to theRoadsi de em er gen ci eschapter.


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Cargo cover (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with acargo area shade that covers theluggage compartment of yourvehicle.

To install the shade:

1. Position the shade in mountingbrack ets as shown. T he tonguefaces the rear of the vehicle.

2. Pull the end of the shadetowards you and hook sides intonotches in the rear trim panels.

To prevent the possibilityof i njuries, the fasteners

for the cargo area cover must beproperly attached to the

mounting clips on the rear trimpanels.

D o not place any objectson the cargo area cover.

T hey may obstruct your vision orstrik e occupants of the vehicle i nthe case of a sudden stop or

collision.

Rewinding the shade

With extended use, the cargoshade may lose its spring tension.I f this occurs, the shade must bemanually rewound. T his is atwo-person operation.


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1. Remove the shade from the

vehicle and extend it with thesmooth grain facing you.

2. Wrap the vinyl around the rollertube twice. T uck the edges of thevinyl inside the end cap with eachwrap.

3. Fold the edges of the vinyltowards center, making sure thatthe edges clear the end cap slots.Use tape or a rubber band to holdthe vinyl to the left side of thetube.

4. Push in the right end cap

( marked R H ) about 14 of the totallength to disengage the clutch andhold the end cap in while turningthe roller tube toward you 14times.

5. L et go of the right end cap. T heclutch will now engage and stopthe shade from losing its spring

tension.6. Unfold the vinyl and place itinto the end cap slots.

7. Insert the shade into the sidemounting brack ets and check tomake sure that it operatesproperly.

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)

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Illuminated entry system

(if equipped)T he i nterior lamps illuminatewhen:

either front door handle is liftedor

the remote entry system is usedto unlock the door or sound thepersonal alarm

or the door is unlock ed usingthe k ey ( if equipped withtwo-step unlock .

T he system automati cally turns offafter 25 seconds or when theignition is turned to the ST A R T orACC position.

T he inside lights will not turn offif:

they have been turned on withthe dimmer control or

any door is open.

Arming the anti-theft system

T urn the ignition O ff and use one

of the following methods to armthe system:

P ress the LO C K control on theremote entry transmitter.

With the ignition in the OFFposition, open either door andpress the power lock button.

P ress the 7/8 and 9/10 buttonson the entry k eypad to lock alldoors.

LOCK

UNLOCKPANIC

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Identifying an armed anti-theft

systemWhen the system is armed, thewarning light will illuminate for 30seconds. A fter 30 seconds, thelight will flash.

I f the system is armed with thedoors open, the warning light willstay illuminated until all the doors

are closed and then illuminate for30 seconds and begin flashing.

When an unauthorized entryoccurs, the acti vated system will:

flash the headlamps, park lampsand the warning light in theinstrument cluster.

sound the horn.

prohibit the vehicle fromstarting.

T he flashing headlamps andhonking horn will automaticallyshut off after about three minutesand will remain off unless anotherunauthori zed entry is attempted.

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Disarming a triggered anti-theft

systemP ress either the U N L O CK or

PANIC control to disarm atriggered anti-theft system or

U nlock any door with the k ey.

A triggered system may also bedisarmed by inserting the key andturning the ignition to ACC or ON.

Disarming an untriggeredanti-theft system

P ress the U N L O C K control todisarm the untriggered system orunlock any door with the k ey. O r,use the k eyless entry system 5digit unlock code.

If the driver armed the system butdid not exit the vehicle, the systemcan also be disarmed by insertingthe key and turning the ignition toO N .

LOCK

PANIC

UNLOCK

LOCK

PANIC

UNLOCK

LOCK

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)T he remote entry system allowsyou to lock or unlock all vehicledoors without a k ey. T he remoteentry system features only operatewith the ignition in the Offposition.

I t also arms and disarms the

anti-theft system ( if equipped) .( For more i nformation on theanti -theft system, refer toAn ti -theft sy stem in this chapter.)T he remote entry features onlyoperate with the ignition in theO FF position.

Unlocking the doors

P ress U N LO C K to unlock thedriver door. T he interior lamps willilluminate.

P ress U N LO C K a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors.

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Locking the doors

P ress L O C K to lock all doors.

T o confirm all doors are closed andlock ed, press the L O C K control asecond time within five seconds.T he doors will lock again, the hornwill chirp and the lamps will flash.

I f the horn chirps twice, a door isstill ajar and the anti-theft system

will not arm.

Sounding a panic alarm

P ress the PA N I C control toactivate the horn and lights.

T o deacti vate the alarm, press thePANIC control again or turn the

ignition to the A cc or O n position.

Remote memory seat feature

(if equipped)T he remote k eyless entry systemcan control the M emory Seatsystem ( refer to the Memory seatsection in the Seati n g an d safetyr e s t r a i n t s chapter. Each of thefirst three transmittersprogrammed recall a different seat

position.

PANIC

UNLOCK

LOCK

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P ressing U N L O C K once will:

unlock the dri vers door and

move the seat to itscorresponding memory seatposition.

When your dealer programs newtransmitters, the order ofprogrammi ng controls seat recallas follows:

First transmitter programmedrecalls seat positi on one

Second transmitter programmedrecalls seat positi on two

T hird transmitter programmedrecalls seat positi on three

Fourth transmitter programmedrecalls no seat positi on

You may change seat positi ons atany time.

You can deactivate or reactivatethe remote memory seat feature:

1. M ake sure the anti -theft system( if equipped) is not armed ortriggered, igniti on is off and alldoors and liftgate window areclosed.

2. Turn the ignition key from OFFto ON .

3. P ress the door power unlock onthe door switch three times.

4. Turn the ignition key from ONto O FF.

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5. P ress the door power unlock

switch three times.6. Turn the ignition key back toO N within 30 seconds of step two.

7. T he horn should chirp once. I fnot, wait 30 seconds and repeatsteps one through six.

8. P ress the door power unlockswitch twice.

9. P ress the door power lockswitch.

10. T he horn will chirp twice i f theremote memory seat feature wasdeacti vated, three times ( two shortchirps followed by a long chirp) ifthe remote memory seat featurewas acti vated.

11. T urn the igniti on k ey to O FF.

12. T he horn will chirp once toconfirm that you activated ordeactivated the remote memoryseat feature.

T o reacti vate the system, simplyrepeat the instruction for

deactivating. By reentering thecode that deacti vates the remotememory seat, the k eyless entrysystem reinstates the feature.

T he memory seat functi on willcontinue to work from the doorswitch even when deactivated atthe remote k eyless entry module.

Replacing the batteries

T he transmitter is powered by twocoin-type three-volt lithiumbatteri es. A decrease i n operati ngrange can be caused by:


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battery failure

weather conditions

structures around the vehicle

R eplacement batteri es for theremote entry and/or anti-theftsystem transmi tters mat bepurchased at pharmacies, watchstores or at authorized dealers.

To replace the batteries:1. Twist a thin coin between thetwo halves of the transmitter. D ON O T T A K E T H E FR O N T PA R T O FT H E T R A N S M I T T E R A P A R T .

2. P lace the positive ( + ) side ofnew batteri es down.

3. Snap the two halves back

together.

Replacing lost transmitters

T ak e all your vehicles transmittersto your dealer for reprogrammingif:

a transmitter i s lost or

you want to purchase additionaltransmitters ( up to four may beprogrammed) .

T his device complies with P art 15of the FC C rules. O peration i ssubject to two of the followingconditi ons: ( 1) T he device may notcause harmful interference, and( 2) T his device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may causeundesired operation.

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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)You can lock or unlock the vehicledoors without using a k ey by usingthe drivers door k eypad.

See also Rem ote en tr y system ( i f equipped) i n this chapter.

T he computer code that operatesthe k eyless system is located onyour owners wallet card found inthe glove compartment.

When any button on the driversdoor k eypad is pressed the systemwill:

turn on the interior lights forapproximately 25 seconds and

light up the k eypad controls forfive seconds.

D o not push the control k eypadwith any hard object that coulddamage the controls.

Locking the doors with thekeyless entry system

T o lock all the doors, press 7/8 and9/0 at the same ti me. I t is notnecessary to first enter the keypadcode.

Unlocking the doors with the

keyless entry system

T he driver door must be unlock edbefore any other. If more than fiveseconds pass between pressingnumbers, enter the code again.

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T he system has shut down if the

k eypad li ght is out. I f the keylessentry system does not work , usethe key or remote entrytransmitter( s) .

1. T o unlock the driver door, enterone of the two codes. A fterpressing the fifth number, thedriver door unlocks.

2. T o unlock the passenger door( s)and liftgate, press the 3/4 buttonwithin five seconds of unlock ingthe driver door.

Programming your own entrycode

T his code does not replace thepermanent code from thedealership.

To program your own code:

1. Select five digits for yourpersonal code.

2. Enter the permanent code thatthe dealership gave you.

3. Within five seconds, press 1/2.

4. Within five seconds of pressing1/2, enter your personal code,pressing each digit within five

seconds of the previous digit.You can now use either code. T hesystem remembers only onepersonal code at a time.

T o erase your personal code:

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1. Enter the original permanent

code.2. P ress 1/2 within five seconds ofstep one.

3. Wait six seconds.

For maximum security, do not seta code that presents the numbersin sequential order or uses thesame button five times.

Operating your perimeteranti-theft system (if equipped)from the keyless entry pad

T he k eyless entry system arms by

pressing 7/8 and 9/0.

To disarm or reset a triggeredanti-theft alarm, enter the five digitcode.

A ll doors must be fully closed for

the anti-theft system to arm. Referto the An ti -theft sy stem section, ifequipped, in this chapter for moredetails.

Autolock (if equipped)

T he autolock feature is part ofyour remote k eyless entry system

which lock s all of the doors when: all vehicle doors are closed

the ignition k ey is turned to theO N position

the brake pedal is pressed

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you shift through R ( reverse)

one second has elapsed after thebrake pedal is released.

T he autolock feature repeats when:

a door is opened and then alldoors are closed

the brake pedal is released.

T he autolock feature can be

disabled ( or reenabled) by usingthe k eyless entry system:

1. Enter your permanent five-digitentry code ( not the user code youmay have set) .

2. Within five seconds, press andhold 7/8.

3. Within five more seconds, pressand release 3/4.

4. R elease 7/8.

T o reacti vate the system, repeatthe system deactivating

instructions.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

Rear seat head restraints

Push to lower the head restraint.

Rear seat four-way headrestraints (if equipped)

Push or pull the head restraint tothe desired position.

Seating and safety restraints

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SEATING

Adjusting bench seating

Folding rear seats (if equipped)

I f your vehicle is equipped with abuilt-in child safety seat, theseatback cannot be folded downunless the built-in child seat isfully stowed.

1. P ress the lower release controldownward to unlatch the seatback.

2. R otate the seatback downwardinto the load floor position.

3. P ress down on the top outboardarea of the seatback unti l a click isheard. T he seat is now latched inthe load floor position.

Returning to the uprightposition

1. P ress downward on the upperoutboard corner of the seatbackand hold.

2. Pull the release handle upwardto unlatch the seat.

3. R otate the seatback upwardunti l the seatback latches in theupri ght positi on. T he seatback willclick when it is lock ed i ntoposition.


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Manually adjusting the captains

chairLift to move the seat forward orbackward.

Pull up to recline the seat.

Adjusting the power front seats(if equipped)

Pull up to recline the seat.


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P ress to ti lt the front of the seat

up or down.

P ress in the desired directi on forseat adjust or to move the seat

forward or back.


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P ress to i ncrease ( + ) or decrease

( -) lumbar support.

Memory seats (if equipped)

T his system allows automati cpositioning of the driver seat tothree programmable positions.

To program position one, movethe driver seat to the desiredposition using the seat controls.P ress the SE T control. T he SE Tcontrol indicator light will brieflyilluminate. While the light isilluminated, press control 1.

To program position two, repeat

the previous procedure usingcontrol 2.

To program position three,repeat the previous procedurebut press controls 1 and 2simultaneously.

A positi on can only be recalledwhen the automatic transmission

gearshift i s in P ( P ark) or themanual transmi ssion gearshift is inN ( N eutral) . A memory seatposition may be programmed atany time.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Important safety restraintsprecautions

T he use of safety belts helps torestrain both driver and passengersin case of a collision. In moststates and C anada, the lawrequires the use of safety belts.

A lways drive and ride withyour seatback upri ght and

the lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.

L ock the doors of yourvehicle before driving to

lessen the ri sk of the doorcoming open in a collision.

C argo should always besecured to prevent it from

shifting and causing damage tothe vehicle or harm topassengers.

T o prevent the risk ofinjury, make sure children

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Using safety restraints properly

Combination lap and shoulderbelts

Insert the tongue into the slot inthe buckle fasten.

Push the red release button andremove the tongue from the slot tounfasten.

T he outboard safety restraints inthe vehicle are combination lapand shoulder belts. T he front andrear seat passenger outboardsafety belts have two types oflocking modes.

Vehicle sensitive (emergency)

locking modeT he vehicle sensiti ve mode i s thenormal retractor mode which locksthe belts in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if thedriver brakes suddenly, turns acorner sharply or your vehiclereceives an i mpact of 8 k m/h ( 5

mph) or more the combinationsafety belts will lock to helpreduce the forward movement ofthe driver and passengers.

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Automatic locking mode

I n this mode, the shoulder belt isautomatically prelocked; however,the belt will retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt.

T he automatic lock ing mode i s notavailable on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automaticlocking mode

When a tight lap and shoulderbelt fit is desired.

Any time a child safety seat isinstalled in the vehicle. Forinformation on the proper use ofa child safety seat, refer toChi ld safety seats later in this

chapter.

Using automatic locking mode

T he automati c lock ing mode mustbe used when installing a childsafety seat in any outboardpassenger seat.

1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder belt portionand pull downward until the entirebelt is extracted.

3. A llow the belt to retract. A s thebelt retracts, you will hear a

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Canceling automatic locking

modeD isconnect the combination lapand shoulder belt and allow it tocompletely retract. T his will cancelthe automatic locking mode andactivate the vehicle sensitive( emergency) lock ing mode.

Front seat safety belt heightadjustment

A djust the height of the shoulderbelt so that the belt rests across

the middle of your shoulder.To lower the height of the shoulderbelt:

Push the button down.

Slide down.

To raise the height of the shoulderbelt:

Slide up.

Pull down on the height adjusterto mak e sure that it is lock ed inplace.


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Using lap belts

Adjusting the lap belt

A lap belt is located in the centerof the rear seat.

To shorten the belt:

Buckle the belt.

Pull the loose end of the beltuntil snug.

To lengthen the belt:

T ip and pull the tongue.

Do not wear the lap belt aroundyour waist.

Safety belt indicator light andwarning chime

i lluminates in the instrumentcluster and a chime sounds toremind the occupants to fastentheir safety belts:


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Conditions of operation

If . . .. . . Then . . . . .

T he drivers safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition key

is turned to O n. .

T he safety belt indicator illuminates

for 1-2 mi nutes and the warning

chime sounds for 4- 8 seconds.

T he dri vers safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and thereminder chime i s sounding . .

.

T he safety belt indicator light and

reminder chime turn off.

T he dri vers safety belt is

buckled before the ignition key

is turned to O n. . .

T he safety belt indicator light and

reminder chime remain off.

Energy absorbing sew pattern

T he short plasti c boot on the frontsafety belt at the passengeroutboard anchor location covers anenergy absorbing sew pattern onthe safety belt.

In the event of a collision, the sewpattern may release and thecolored label ( R EP LA CE BE LT )

may become visible. I f this occurs,the safety belt m u st be r epl aced.

Whenever the orangeportion of the label is

visible, the safety belt must bereplaced.

Failure to follow theseinstructi ons will affect the

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Safety belt extension assembly

T he safety belt may be too shorteven when it is fully extended.A pproximately 20 cm ( 8 inches)may be added to the length of thebelt with a safety belt extension( part # 611C 22) . Safety beltextensions are available at no costfrom your dealer.

O nly use extensions manufacturedby the same supplier as the safetybelt. M anufacturer identifi cation islocated at the end of the webbingon the label.

Do not use the extension tochange the fit of the shoulder beltacross the torso.

AIR BAG / SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplementalrestraint system (SRS)precautions

T he supplemental restraint systemis designed to:

work with the safety belt toprotect the driver and rightfront passenger

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Failure to follow these

instructi ons will affect theperformance of the safety beltsand i ncrease the risk of personalinjury.

T he right front passengerair bag is not designed to

restrain occupants in the frontseating position.

D o not place objects ormount equipment on or

near the air bag covers that maycome into contact with aninflating air bag.

Do not attempt to service,repair, or modify the Air

Bag Supplemental RestraintSystem or its fuses. See yourFord or Lincoln-M ercury dealer.

Children and air bagsFor additional important safetyinformation, read all informationon safety restraints in this guide.

C hildren should always wear theirsafety belts. Failure to follow theseinstructi ons may increase the riskof injury in a collision.


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R ear-facing child seats or

infant carriers shouldnever be placed in the frontseats.

How does the air bagsupplemental restraint system

(SRS) work?T he SR S is designed to activatewhen the vehicle i s in a collision,similar to hitting a fixed barrierhead on at 1224 k m/h ( 814mph) .

T he fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. R ather, it means the forceswere not of the type sufficient tocause activation.


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T he air bags inflate and deflate

rapidly upon activation.After air bag deployment, it isnormal to notice a smoke-like,powdery residue or smell the burntpropellant. T his may consist ofcornstarch, talcum powder ( tolubri cate the bag) or sodiumcompounds ( e.g., bak ing soda) thatresult from the combustion processthat inflates the air bag. Smallamounts of sodium hydroxide maybe present which may irritate theskin and eyes, but none of theresidue is toxi c.

Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after

inflation. Do not touch themafter inflation.

I f the air bag is inflated,the air bag will not

function again and must bereplaced immediately. If theair bag is not replaced, the

unrepaired area will increase therisk of injury in a collision.

T he SR S consists of:

driver and passenger air bagmodules ( which i nclude theinflators and air bags) ,

one or more impact and safingsensors,

a readiness light and tone

and the electrical wiring whichconnects the components.


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T he diagnostic module monitors its

own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electricalsystem readiness ( including theimpact sensors) , the system wiri ng,the air bag system readiness light,the air bag back up power and theair bag ignitors.

Determining if the system is

operationalT he SR S uses a readiness light inthe instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of thesystem. R efer to the Ai r ba g readinesssection in theI n s t r u m e n t a t i o n chapter. Routinemaintenance of the air bag is not

required.A diffi culty with the system isindicated by one or more of thefollowing:

T he readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit.

T he readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterigniti on i s turned on.

A group of fi ve beeps will beheard. T he tone pattern willrepeat periodically until theproblem and light are repaired.

I f any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the SRS

serviced at your dealership or by aqualified technician immediately.U nless servi ced, the system maynot function properly in the eventof a collision.


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Disposal of air bags and air bag

equipped vehiclesFor disposal of air bags or air bagequipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician.A ir bags M U ST BE disposed of byqualified personnel.

CHILDREN AND SAFETYRESTRAINTS

T o prevent the risk ofinjury, make sure children

sit where they can be properlyrestrained.

D o not leave children,unreliable adults, or pets

unattended in your vehicle.

Safety belts and seats canbecome hot in a vehicle

that has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a smallchild. C heck seat covers and

buck les before you place a childanywhere near them.


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I t is extremely dangerous

to ride in a cargo area,inside or outside of a vehicle. Ina collision, people riding in theseareas are more lik ely to beseriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any areaof your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and safety

belts. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle i s in a seat and using asafety belt properly.

Important child restraintprecautions

You are required by law to usesafety restraints for children i n the

U.S. and Canada. If small childrenri de in your vehicle ( generallychildren who are four years old oryounger and who weigh 18 kg [40lbs] or less) , you must put them insafety seats made especially forchildren. C heck your local andstate or provincial laws for specific

requirements regarding the safetyof children in your vehicle.

N ever let a passenger holda child on his or her lap

while the vehicle is moving. T hepassenger cannot protect thechild from injury in a collision.

A lways follow the instructions andwarnings that come with any infantor child restraint you might use.

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A ccident statisti cs suggest that

children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seati ngposition.

Children and safety belts

Children who are too large forchild safety seats ( as specified byyour child safety seatmanufacturer) should always wearsafety belts.

Follow all the important safetyrestraint and air bag precautionsthat apply to adult passengers inyour vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of a

combination lap and shoulder beltcan be positi oned so it does notcross or rest in front of the childsface or neck , the child should wearthe lap and shoulder belt. M ovingthe child closer to the center ofthe vehicle may help provide agood shoulder belt fit.

If the shoulder belt cannot beproperly positioned:

move the child to one of theseats with a lap belt only ( ifequipped)

O R

i f the child is the appropriatesize, restrain the child in a

safety seat.

D o not leave children,unreliable adults, or pets

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To improve the fit of lap and

shoulder belts on children whohave outgrown child safety seats,Ford recommends use of abelt-positioning booster seat that islabelled as conforming to allFederal motor vehicle safetystandards. Belt-positioning boosterseats raise the child and provide ashorter, fi rmer seati ng cushion that

encourages safer seating postureand better fit of lap and shoulderbelts on the child. Abelt-positioning booster should beused if the shoulder belt rests infront of the childs face or neck , orif the lap belt does not fit snuglyon both thighs, or if the thighs are

too short to let the child sit all theway back on the seat cushionwhen the lower legs hang over theedge of the seat cushion. You maywish to discuss the special needsof your child with yourpediatrician.

Child safety seats

Carefully follow all of themanufacturers instructi ons

included with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seatproperly, the child may beinjured in a sudden stop orcollision.

Ford recommends the use of achild safety seat having a toptether strap. Install the child safetyseat in a seating position which iscapable of providing a tether


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anchorage. For more information

on top tether straps see A t ta ch i n g safety seats with tether straps inthis chapter.

When installing a child safety seat:

U se the correct safety beltbuckle for that seating position.

M ak e sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle.

K eep the buck le release buttonpointing up and away from thesafety seat, with the tonguebetween the child seat and therelease button, to preventaccidental unbuckling.

P lace seatback s in the upri ghtposition.

Put the safety belt in theautomatic locking mode. Referto Usi n g t h e au t om a t i c l ock i n g mode in this chapter.

Installing child safety seats incombination lap and shoulderbelt seating positions

1. Position the child safety seat ina seat with a combination lap andshoulder belt.

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seat, move the seat as far back as

possible.

R ear-facing child seats orinfant carriers should

never be placed in the frontseats.

2. Pull down on the shoulder beltand then grasp the shoulder belt

and lap belt together.

3. While holding the shoulder andlap belt portions together, routethe tongue through the child seataccording to the child seatmanufacturers instructions. Besure the belt webbing is nottwisted.

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle for that seatingposition until you hear and feel thelatch engage. M ake sure thetongue i s latched securely by

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5. To put the retractor in the

automatic locking mode, grasp theshoulder portion of the belt andpull downward until all of the beltis extracted and a click is heard.

6. A llow the belt to retract. T hebelt will click as it retracts toindicate it is in the automaticlocking mode.

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckleand pull up on the shoulder belt

while pushing down with knee onthe child seat.

8. A llow the safety belt to retractto remove any slack in the belt.

9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place.

10. Try to pull the belt out of theretractor to make sure there

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