2000 Mustang Owner's Manual

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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6

Controls and features 18

Seating and safety restraints 62

Starting and driving

Starting 90

Driving 95

Roadside emergencies 116

Servicing

Maintenance and care 133

Capacities and specifications 191

Customer assistance 197

Reporting safety defects 211

Index 212

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Copyright 1999 Ford Motor Company

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The following warning may be required by California

law:CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer, or birth defects or otherreproductive harm.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert.Read the followingsection on Warnings.

Indicates vehicleinformation related torecycling and otherenvironmentalconcerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal ofwaste cleaning and lubrication materials aresignificant steps towards protecting theenvironment.

Indicates a messageregarding child safetyrestraints. Refer to Seating and safetyrestraints for more information.

Indicates that thisOwner Guide containsinformation on thissubject. Please refer tothe Index to locate the appropriate section whichwill provide you more information.

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WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce therisk of personal injury and prevent possible damageto others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for yourvehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) ofdriving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to

give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect atthe time of printing. Ford may change the contentswithout notice and without incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of Cobra vehiclesBefore you drive your vehicle, be sure to read theSVT Cobra Owners Guide Supplement. This bookcontains important operation and maintenanceinformation.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your

vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert See Owners Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat

Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether

Anchorage

Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake

SystemBrake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum

Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting

Switch

Hazard Warning

Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump ResetWindshield

Wash/Wipe

Windshield

Defrost/Demist

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Power Window

Lockout

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine CoolantEngine Coolant

Temperature

Do Not Open When

Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking,

Flames, or SparksBattery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering

Fluid

Maintain Correct

Fluid Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger

Compartment Air

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Headlamp control(pg. 18)

Driver air bag(pg. 75)

Rear defroster*(pg. 19)

Turn signal andwiper/washer

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Instrument

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Speed controls(pg. 42)

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POWER AUDIO

VOLUME

AM/FM

REW FF

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system(pg. 20)

Electronic soundsystem(pg. 23)

Overdrive offswitch(pg. 104)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Base instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Turn signal

Illuminates when theleft or right turn signalor the hazard lights areturned on. If one orboth of the indicators stay on continuously or flash

faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Referto Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and carechapter.

High beams

Illuminates when thehigh beam headlampsare turned on.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ON

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position to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For more information, refer to the Seating andsafety restraints chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when theignition is turned tothe ON position andthe engine is off. Thelight also illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiring electrical systemservice.

Air bag readiness

Momentarilyilluminates when theignition is turned ON.If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or

remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Anti-theft system

Refer to SecuriLockpassive anti-theftsystem in the Controlsand features chapter.

Service engine soonYour vehicle isequipped with acomputer that monitorsthe engines emissioncontrol system. Thissystem is commonly known as the On BoardDiagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II systemprotects the environment by ensuring that yourvehicle continues to meet government emissionstandards. The OBD II system also assists theservice technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminateswhen the ignition is first turned to the ON position

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to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is

started, one of the engines emission control systemsmay be malfunctioning. The light may illuminatewithout a driveability concern being noted. Thevehicle will usually be drivable and will not requiretowing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soonlight illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected amalfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your ServiceEngine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine maymisfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installedand securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected byfilling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of therecommended octane and/or properly installing andsecurely tightening the gas cap. After three drivingcycles without these or any other temporarymalfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light

should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a coldengine startup followed by mixed city/highwaydriving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, haveyour vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. You should drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration)and have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity.

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Under engine misfire conditions, excessive

exhaust temperatures could damage thecatalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire.

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early

reminder of a low fuelcondition indicated onthe fuel gauge (refer toFuel Gauge in this chapter for more information).When refueling, after the light comes on, the amountof fuel that is added will be less than the advertisedcapacity since there is fuel still in the tank. Theignition must be in the ON position for this lamp toilluminate. The lamp will also illuminate for severalseconds after the ignition is turned to the ONposition regardless of the fuel level to ensure yourbulb is working.

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when theTransmission ControlSwitch (TCS), refer to

Overdrive control in the Controls and Featureschapter, has been pushed turning the transmissionoverdrive function OFF. When the light is on, thetransmission does not operate in the overdrivemode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmissionfunction and operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmissionmalfunction is detected. If the light does not come

on when the Transmission Control Switch isdepressed or if the light flashes steadily, have yourvehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to thetransmission could occur.

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Traction Control active

Momentarilyilluminates when theignition is turned toON. It also illuminateswhen the Traction Control system begins applyingand releasing the brakes and adjusting the enginecharacteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It willbe lit for a minimum of four seconds or for theduration of the Traction Control event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ONposition. If the lightremains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate,have the system serviced immediately. With the ABSlight on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled andnormal braking is still effective unless the brakewarning light also remains illuminated with theparking brake released.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates

when the ignition isturned to the ONposition. Alsoilluminates if the parking brake is engaged. If brakewarning lamp does not illuminate at these times,seek service immediately. Illumination after releasingthe parking brake indicates low brake fluid level andthe brake system should be inspected immediately.

Check coolant (if equipped)

Illuminates when thecoolant level in thecoolant reservoir is lowand more needs to be

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added. This lamp will also illuminate when the

ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. Formore information on adding engine coolant, refer toEngine coolant in the Maintenance and carechapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime,

refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warningchime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer tothe Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in theOFF/LOCK or ACC position and the drivers door isopened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps areon, the ignition is off (and the key is not in theignition) and the drivers door is opened.

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Base instrument cluster gauges

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Optional instrument cluster gauges

Fuel gaugeDisplays approximatelyhow much fuel is in thefuel tank (when thekey is in the ONposition). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in theOFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.

When the gauge first indicates empty, there is asmall amount of reserve fuel in the tank. Whenrefueling the vehicle from an empty indication, theamount of fuel that can be added will be less thanthe advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates thetemperature of the

engine coolant. Atnormal operatingtemperature, the needle remains within the normalarea (the area between the H and C). If it entersthe red section, the engine is overheating. Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off theengine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer toEngine coolant in the Maintenance and care

chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir capwhile the engine is running or hot.

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This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine

coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not atits proper level the gauge indication will not beaccurate.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Base instrumentcluster

Optional instrumentcluster

Odometer

Registers the totalkilometers (miles) ofthe vehicle.

TachometerIndicates the engine speed in revolutions perminute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top ofthe scale or in the red zone may damage the engine.

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Base instrument

cluster

Optional instrument

cluster

Trip odometer

Registers thekilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys.Press and release thereset button until a Tappears in the display(this represents thetrip mode). Press and

hold the button forthree seconds to reset.

Battery voltage gauge

This shows the batteryvoltage when theignition is in the ONposition. If the pointer

moves and stays outside the normal operating range(as indicated), have the vehicles electrical systemchecked as soon as possible.

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Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engineoil pressure in thesystem. Sufficientpressure exists as longas the needle remains in the normal range (the areabetween the L and H).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicleas soon as safely possible and switch off the engine

immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed(refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and carechapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehiclechecked at your dealership or by a qualifiedtechnician.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Pull the headlampcontrol toward youto the first positionto turn on theparking lamps, taillamps, license platelamps and markerlamps.

Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outerposition to turn on the headlamps (in addition tothe previous lamps).

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. Toactivate:

the ignition must be turned on

the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parkinglamps position

the high beam headlamps must be turned off

the parking brake is released

Always remember to turn on yourheadlamps at dusk or during inclement

weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)

System does not activate your tail lamps andgenerally may not provide adequate lighting duringthese conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in acollision.

High beams

Push forward toactivate.

Pull toward you todeactivate.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

To adjust thebrightness of theinstrument panel:

Rotate clockwise/counterclockwisewhen the headlampcontrol is in theparking lamp or low-beam position.

To turn on the courtesy lamps:

Rotate fully counterclockwise.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER(IF EQUIPPED)

The rear defrostercontrol is located onthe instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog.

A small LED will illuminate when the reardefroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operatethe rear window defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10

minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFFposition. To manually turn off the defroster before10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Manual heating and air conditioning system

Fan speed controlControls the volume ofair circulated in thevehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the

temperature of theairflow inside thevehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the directionof the airflow to theinside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in allmodes except VENT and FLOOR. However, the airconditioning will only function if the outsidetemperature is about 10C (50F) or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes considerablemoisture from the air during operation, it is normal

if clear water drips on the ground under the airconditioner drain while the system is working andeven after you have stopped the vehicle.

MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle.MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C but moreeconomical and will cool the inside of the vehicle

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faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel

registers. This mode can also be used to reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It isquieter than MAX A/C but not as economical.Airflow will be from the instrument panelregisters.

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through theinstrument panel registers. However, the air will

not be cooled below the outside temperaturebecause the air conditioning does not operate inthis mode.

OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will notoperate. For short periods of time only, use thismode to prevent undesirable odors from enteringthe vehicle.

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by

distributing outside air through the floor ducts.However, the air will not be cooled below theoutside temperature because the air conditioningdoes not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside airthrough the windshield defroster ducts and thefloor ducts. Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in this mode. For added

customer comfort, when the temperature controlknob is anywhere in between the full hot and fullcold positions, the air distributed through thefloor ducts will be slightly warmer than the airsent to the windshield defroster ducts. If thetemperature is about 10C (50F) or higher, theair conditioner will automatically dehumidify theair to reduce fogging.

-Distributes outside air through thewindshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clearice or fog from the windshield. If the temperatureis about 10C (50F) or higher, the air conditionerwill automatically dehumidify the air to reducefogging.


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Operating tips

In humid weather, select before driving.This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Aftera few minutes, select any desired position.

To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle,dont drive with the climate control system in theOFF or MAX A/C position.

Dont put objects under the front seat that willinterfere with the airflow to the back seats.

Remove any snow,ice or leaves fromthe air intake area(at the bottom ofthe windshield).

If your vehicle has been parked with the windowsclosed during hot weather, the air conditioner willdo a much faster job of cooling if you drive fortwo or three minutes with the windows open. Thiswill force most of the hot, stale air out of thevehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as youwould normally.

Do not place objects over the defroster outlets.These objects can block airflow and reduce your

ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoidplacing small objects on top of your instrumentpanel. These objects can fall down into thedefroster outlets and block airflow and possiblydamage your climate control system.

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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Premium Sound

Power control

Press the control toturn the audio systemon or off.

Volume control

Press the control toraise or lower volume.

If the volume is setabove a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a nominallistening level when the ignition switch is turnedback on. If you wish to maintain your preset volumelevel, turn the audio system off with the power

control before switching off the ignition.AM/FM select

The AM/FM selectcontrol works in radiomode and allows youto select AM or FMfrequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or

FM2 memory preset stations.

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Tune adjust in radio mode

Tune adjust allows youto tune in a particularradio station. You canmanually locate thestation by using the Automatic Music Search (AMS)button.

Press the AMS control until the display showsTUNE.

Press and releaseeither or onthe SEEK control tochange to the next frequency up or down.

Press and hold down or to quickly movethrough the frequencies.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or tapemode.

Seek function in radio mode

Press to find thenext listenablestation down thefrequency band.

Press to find the next listenable station upthe frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

The Automatic MusicSearch (AMS) featureallows you to quicklylocate the beginning ofthe tape selection being played or to skip to the

next selection.

Press the AMS control.

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Press to listen

to the previousselection on thetape.

Press to listen to the next selection on thetape.

The tape deck stops and returns to play mode whenthe AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape.In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS

feature, the tape MUST have a blank section of atleast 4 seconds duration between programs.

Scan function

The scan functionworks in radio mode.

Press the SCANbutton to activate the scan mode. The radio scans

up the frequency band, stopping on eachlistenable station for approximately a five-secondsampling.

Press the SCAN button a second time todeactivate the feature.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with five station memorypreset controls. These controls can be used to selectup to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations(five in FM1 and five in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequencyband with the AM/FMselect control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seekfunction for more information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold amemory preset controluntil the sound returns,indicating the station is

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held in memory on the control you selected.

Repeat the steps for each station memory presetbutton you want to set.

If the battery is disconnected, the memory presetstations will need to be reset.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems bass output.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BASS.

Press (+) or () onthe volume controlto increase ordecrease bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems treble output.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads TREB.

Press (+) or () onthe volume controlto increase ordecrease treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe right and left speakers.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BAL.

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Press the (+) side of

the volume controlto shift sound to theright speakers.

Press the () side of the volume control to shiftsound to the left speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe front and rear speakers.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads FADE.

Press the (+) side ofthe volume controlto shift sound to the

front speakers. Press the () side of the volume control to shift

sound to the rear speakers.

Tape play select

Insert a tape to begin tape play.

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (withthe open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading

mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.Rewind/fast forward

The rewind and fast forward controls work in tapemode.

Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode

Press torewind the tape.

Play will continueonce the beginningof the tape is reached or rewind is stopped.

Press to fast forward the tape. Once theend of the tape is reached, tape direction reversesand the opposite side of the tape plays.

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Tape eject

Press the control tostop and eject a tape.

Dolby noise reduction

Dolby noise reductionreduces the amount ofhiss and static during

tape playback.

Press the control to activate (and deactivate)Dolby noise reduction.

Dolby noise reduction is manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.

Setting the clock

Press the CLOCKcontrol whilesimultaneouslydepressing the SEEK control.

Press to set thehours.

Press to set theminutes.

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Power control

Press the control toturn the audio systemon or off.

Volume control

Press the control toraise or lower volume.

If the volume is set

above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a nominallistening level when the ignition switch is turnedback on. If you wish to maintain your preset volumelevel, turn the audio system off with the powercontrol before switching off the ignition.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM selectcontrol works in radiomode and allows you toselect AM or FMfrequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 orFM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust

Tune adjust works inradio mode and allowsyou to manually tune ina particular radiostation.

Press the SCAN/TUNE button twice.

The display reads TUNE.

Press the SEEK controlto move up or downthrough thefrequencies.

Press to move down or to move up thefrequency band.

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Press and hold down or to quickly move

through the frequencies.Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or tapemode.

Seek function in radio mode

This feature allows youto automatically select

listenable stations upor down the frequency band.

Press to find the next listenable station downthe frequency band.


Seek function in tape mode

This feature allows youto locate the beginningof the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the next selection.

Press to listen to the previous selection onthe tape.

Press to listen to the next selection on thetape.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio, tape and CD mode(if equipped).

Scan function in radio mode

This feature allows youto scan the frequency

band, stopping on eachlistenable station forapproximately a five-second sampling.

Press the SCAN/TUNE button to enter the scanmode.

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Use the SEEK button

to scan up or down thefrequency band.

Press to find the next listenable station downthe frequency band.


Scan function in tape mode

This feature allows youto scan the tapecurrently playing,stopping on eachselection for approximately an eight-secondsampling.

Press the SCAN/TUNE button to enter the scanmode.

The display reads SCN.Use the SEEK buttonto scan the desireddirection on the tape.

Press to scan previous selections.

Press to scan forward selections.

Press the SCAN/TUNE button again to stop the scan

mode on the current selection.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with five station memorypreset controls. These controls can be used to selectup to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations(five in FM1 and five in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequencyband with the AM/FMselect control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for moreinformation on selecting a station.

SEEK

SCAN

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3. Press and hold a

memory preset controluntil the sound returns,indicating the station isheld in memory on the control you selected.

If the battery is disconnected, the memory presetstations will need to be reset.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems bass output.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BASS.

Press (+) or () onthe volume control

to increase ordecrease bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems treble output.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads TREB.

Press (+) or () onthe volume controlto increase ordecrease treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between

the right and left speakers.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BAL.

1 2 3

4 5

AUDIO

VOLUME

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Press the (+) side of

the volume controlto shift sound to theright speakers.

Press the () side of the volume control to shiftsound to the left speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe front and rear speakers.

Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads FADE.

Press the (+) side ofthe volume controlto shift sound to the

front speakers. Press the () side of the volume control to shift

sound to the rear speakers.

Tape play select

Insert a cassette tape into the cassette deck.

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape(with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck

loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of theway.

Press PLAY to begincassette tape play.

Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode

Press the control to

rewind the tape.Play will continue oncethe beginning of thetape is reached or rewind is stopped.

VOLUME

AUDIO

VOLUME

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Press the control to

fast forward the tape.Once the end of thetape is reached, tapedirection reverses and the opposite side of the tapeplays.

Tape eject

Press the control tostop and eject a tape.

Dolby noise reduction

Dolby noise reductionreduces the amount ofhiss and static duringtape playback.

Press the control to activate (and deactivate)Dolby noise reduction.

Dolby noise reduction is manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation.

Setting the clock

Press the CLOCKcontrol whilesimultaneouslydepressing the SEEKcontrol.

Press to set thehours.

Press to set theminutes.

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Single Disc CD Player

Power and volume control

The compact disc player operates when the audiosystem is on and a CD is inserted (label side up).

The volume is controlled by the VOLUME control onthe audio system.

Play function

The system enters thePLAY mode when a CDis loaded, label side up,into the disc opening.The PLAY indicator will illuminate. The CDautomatically loads into the unit and begins play atthe beginning of the first track. When the CDreaches the end, the disc player automaticallyreturns to the beginning of the CD and resumesplay.

Stop function

Press the PLAY/STOPcontrol to temporarilystop CD play. The stopindicator illuminatesand operation returns to the radio or tape mode.Press the control again to resume CD play.

Scan functionPress the SCAN controlto enter the scanmode. The CD playerwill begin scanning theCD, stopping on each listenable track for

EJECT

AMS SCAN PLAY/STOP REV/FF

SHUFFLE

COMPRESSDISC

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approximately eight seconds. This continues until

you press the SCAN control a second time or ejectthe CD. While in the scan mode, the display flashesSCAN.

Reverse/fast forward

To quickly search for aparticular point in aselection, press theright side of the REV/FF control (to fast forward) or

the left side (to reverse). If you hold down thedesired function for longer than a few seconds, theprocess will speed up. Release the button when youhave reached the desired point of the CD.

If you hold down the fast forward control until theend of the CD is reached, the display will show theend time of the last track and the sound will bemuted. When the fast forward control is released,

the player will resume play at the beginning of thefirst track.

AMS control

The AMS (AutomaticMusic Search) controlon your CD playerallows you to quickly find a particular selection onthe disc. Press the left side of the AMS control to

locate a previous selection, or the right side tolocate a later selection.

Compression feature

Press the COMPRESScontrol to activate (anddeactivate)compression adjust.

Compression adjust brings soft and loud CDpassages together for a more consistent listeninglevel.

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Shuffle feature

The shuffle featureplays all tracks on thecurrent CD in randomorder.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature.Random order play will continue until the control ispressed again.

Eject

Push the EJECTcontrol to stop CD play,eject the CD, andresume radio or tapeoperation.

Troubleshooting the CD player (if equipped)

The laser beam used in the compact discplayer is harmful to the eyes. Do not

attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

You may be traveling on a rough road, playingbadly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty.Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage theplayer.

If your changer does not work, it may be that:

A disc is already loaded where you want to inserta disc.

The disc is inserted with the label surfacedownward.

The disc is dusty or defective.

The players internal temperature is above 60C(140F). Allow the player to cool down beforeoperating.

A disc with format and dimensions not withinindustry standards is inserted.

SHUFFLESHUFFLE

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Cleaning compact discs

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. Ifnecessary, clean discs only with an approved CDcleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge.Do not use circular motion.

CD and CD player care

Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch theplaying surface.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heatsources for extended periods of time.

Do not insert more than one disc into the slot ofthe CD player.

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)

Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaningcartridge after 10 to 12 hours of play in order to

maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care

Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long orless.

Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, highhumidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allowtapes that may have been exposed to extreme

temperatures to reach a moderate temperaturebefore playing.

Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger orpencil into the hole and turning the hub.

Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for along time when not being played.

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and FM stations may use for their broadcasts.

Allowable frequencies are:AM 530, 5401600, 1610 kHz

FM 87.7, 87.9107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Radio reception factors

Three factors can affect radio reception:

Distance/strength. The further an FM signaltravels, the weaker it is. The listenable range ofthe average FM station is approximately 40 km(24 miles). This range can be affected by signalmodulation. Signal modulation is a process radiostations use to increase their strength/volumerelative to other stations.

Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildingsbetween your vehicles antenna and the radiostation signal can cause FM reception problems.Static can be caused on AM stations by powerlines, electric fences, traffic lights andthunderstorms. Moving away from an interferingstructure (out of its shadow) returns yourreception to normal.

Station overload. Weak signals are sometimescaptured by stronger signals when you pass a

broadcast tower. A stronger signal maytemporarily overtake a weaker signal and playwhile the weak station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to singlechannel reception if it will improve the reception ofa station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and service

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio systemwarranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualifiedtechnician.


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TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL

The remote trunk release control is located in theglove compartment. Press to open trunk.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

Push down toactivate the left turnsignal.

Push up to activate

the right turn signal.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshieldwiper control to thedesired interval, low orhigh speed position.

The bars of varyinglength are forintermittent wipers. When in this position rotate thecontrol upward for fast intervals and downward forslow intervals.

Push the control on

the end of the stalk toactivate washer. Pushand hold for a longerwash cycle. The washer will automatically shut offafter ten seconds of continuous use.

Mist Function

To operate the Mistfunction of the

windshield wipers,push and release thewindshield washer control quickly. The wipers willcycle one or two times.

OFF

HILO

OFF

HILO

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HILO

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FLASH TO PASS

Pull toward you toactivate and release todeactivate.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows

the electricalaccessories such as theradio to operate whilethe engine is notrunning.

2. LOCK, locks thesteering wheel, automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessorieswithout locking the steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warninglights illuminated. Key position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key assoon as the engine starts.

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the tilt steeringcontrol toward you tomove the steeringwheel up or down.Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel tothe desired position,then release the

control to lock thesteering wheel inposition.

OFF

HILO

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Never adjust the steering wheel when the

vehicle is moving.

SPEED CONTROL

To turn speed control on

Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannotbe controlled until thevehicle is traveling ator above 48 km/h (30mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy trafficor on roads that are winding, slippery, or

unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N(Neutral) with the speed control on.

To turn speed control off

Press OFF or Turn off the vehicle

ignition.

Once speed control is switched off, the previously

programmed set speed will be erased.

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To set a speed

Press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Forspeed control tooperate, the speedcontrol must be ONand the vehiclespeed must begreater than 48 km/h(30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehiclespeed may vary momentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if itincreases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed whiledriving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the

next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol will disengage. This is normal. PressingRES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy trafficor on roads that are winding, slippery, or

unpaved.

To set a higher set speed

Press and hold SET/SET ACC/SETACCEL. Release thecontrol when thedesired vehiclespeed is reached or

Press and releaseSET/SET ACC/SETACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

RESUME

SET

ACCEL

COAST

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Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the

desired vehicle speed is reached, press andrelease SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at anytime during speed control usage. Releasing theaccelerator pedal will return your vehicle to thepreviously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

Press and holdCST/COAST. Releasethe control when thedesired speed isreached or

Press and releaseCST/COAST. Eachpress will decreasethe set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Depress the brakepedal. When thedesired vehiclespeed is reached,press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

To disengage speed control

Depress the brakepedal or

RESUME

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RESUME

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Depress the clutch

pedal (if equipped).Disengaging the speedcontrol will not erasethe previouslyprogrammed set speed.

Pressing OFF will erasethe previously

programmed set speed.

To return to a previously set speed

Press RES/RSM/

RESUME. For RES/RSM/RESUME tooperate, the vehiclespeed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30mph).

INTERIOR LAMPS

Map lamps (if equipped)

If equipped with aconvertible top themap lamps andcontrols are located onthe rearview mirror.Press the controls on

the bottom of themirror to activate thelamps.

OFF

ON

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SET

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POWER WINDOWS

Press and hold the rocker switches to open andclose windows.

Press the top portionof the rocker switchto close.

Press the bottomportion of the rockerswitch to open.

Express down

To make the driverwindow open fullywithout holding thewindow control, press

the driver windowcontrol completelydown and releasequickly. Depress againto stop windowoperation.

Window lock (if equipped)

The window lock

feature allows only thedriver to operate thepower windows.

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for the drivers press the control. Press the control

again to restore the window controls.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press U to unlock alldoors and L to lock alldoors.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Move the mirror selector control all the way tothe left to adjust the left mirror or all the way to theright to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control inthe direction you wishto tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors inplace.

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety ofconsole features. These include:

Dual cupholders

Auxiliary power point

Coin holder slots (if equipped)

Foglamp control (if equipped)

Convertible top control (if equipped)

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Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard

objects can injure you in a collision.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

Turn on the parkinglamps or the low-beamheadlamps. Press thetop portion of the

foglamp control,located on the centerconsole, to activate thefoglamps. The foglampLED will illuminate when the foglamps are on. Whenthe highbeams are activated, the foglamps will notoperate.

Press the bottom portion of the foglamp control to

deactivate the foglamps.

Convertible (If equipped)

Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articlesstored in the convertible top stowage compartmentmay break the rear glass window when the top islowered.

Lowering the convertible top

The convertible top can be lowered with the sidewindows either up or down.

The convertible top will not operate unless theparking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. Also, do not lower the top whenthe top material is wet.

To lower the convertible top:1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in the ON position.

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3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at

both the right and left sides by pulling each clamprearward until the hook in the windshield header isfree. The clamps are flush with the header when inthe closed position.

4. Close the windshield header clamps immediatelyafter disengagement, to avoid cutting the topmaterial and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.

5. If the top has not

been lowered for sometime and sticks to thewindshield header,push the front of thetop up slightly withyour hand to loosen it.

6. Push the convertibletop switch on the

console in front of thearmrest and hold untilthe top is completelystored.

7. Disengage theparking brake.

Installation of the boot

1. Insert boot tongueinto groove located onrear seat.

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2. Push boot forward

until rear attachmentengages undermolding.

3. Push forward flap ofboot until both clipsengage under trimpanel edge. Repeat onother side of vehicle.

4. Tuck sideattachments under

molding. Repeat onother side of vehicle.

5. Push and pull frontof boot to ensure

tongue is engaged intogroove.

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Raising the convertible top

The convertible top will not operate unless theparking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged.

To raise the convertible top:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in the ON position.

2. Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggagecompartment.

3. Lower the front and rear side windows.

4. Push the convertible top button, holding it untilthe top unfolds and moves forward toward thewindshield header.

5. Open both top clamps before the top meets thewindshield header

6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the topuntil it has reached the fully closed position flush tothe header.

7. The two pins under the forward edge of the topshould seat themselves in the matching holes in theheader.

8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamp

handles into the header on the top until they areflush with the header. Pulling down on the header atthe center grip while closing the latches may assistin fastening the clamps.

9. Raise the front and rear side windows.

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AUXILIARY POWER POINT

The power point is anadditional powersource for electricalaccessories.

TRACTION CONTROL

This control can beused to turn theTraction Control onor off. Refer to theTraction Controlsection of the Drivingchapter for moreinformation.

OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Activating overdrive

(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for thebest fuel economy.

The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts anddownshifts through all available gears.

Deactivating overdrive

Press the TransmissionControl Switch (TCS)located on thegearshift. The O/D OFFindicator light willilluminate on theinstrument cluster.

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The transmission will operate in all gears except

overdrive. To return to normal overdrive mode, pressthe Transmission Control Switch again. The O/DOFF indicator light will no longer be illuminated.

When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, thetransmission will automatically return to normal(Overdrive) mode.

For additional information about the gearshift andthe transmission control switch operation refer to

the Automatic Transmission Operation section ofthe Driving chapter.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT(IF EQUIPPED)

Position the floor mat sothat the eyelet is over thepointed end of theretention post and rotateforward to lock in. Makesure that the mat does notinterfere with the operationof the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove thefloor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

The remote entry system allows you to:

lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.

open the trunk.

activate the panic alarm.

confirms that the vehicle is locked with a shortbeep from the horn.

The remote entry features only operate with theignition in the OFF position.

If there is any potential remote keyless entryproblem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to thedealership, to aid in troubleshooting.


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Unlocking the doors

Press this control tounlock the driversdoor. The interiorlamps will illuminate.

With the all-doorremote entry system,press the control asecond time within

three seconds to unlock the passenger door.

Locking the doors

Press this control tolock all doors.

To confirm all doorsare closed and locked,press the control a

second time withinthree seconds. Thedoors will lock again,the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make twoquick chirps and the chime may sound, reminding you to properly close all doors.

Opening the trunkPress the control onceto open the trunk.

Ensure that the trunkis closed and latchedbefore driving yourvehicle. Failure to latchthe trunk may cause

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Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control toactivate the alarm.

To deactivate thealarm, press thecontrol again or turnthe ignition to ACC orON.

This device complies

with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the users authority tooperate the equipment.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entrysystem is used to unlock the door(s) or sound thepersonal alarm.

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds

or when the ignition is turned to the START/RUN orACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped)must not be set to the OFF position for theilluminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

they have been turned on with the dimmercontrol or

any door is open.The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30minutes after the ignition has been turned to theOFF position, 10 minutes after if the door is leftopen, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left openor the dome lamp switch is left on.


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Replacing lost transmitters

Take all your vehiclestransmitters to yourdealer if service isrequired.

If you purchaseadditional transmitters(up to four may beprogrammed into

memory), perform the following procedure:To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in theignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times inrapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in ON.After doors lock/unlock, press any control on alltransmitters (up to four). With each control press ofthe transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock)to confirm programming. When completed, turn the

ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle(lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion ofprogramming.

All transmitters must be programmed at the sametime.

Replacing the batteries

The transmitter is powered by two coin type

three-volt lithium batteries. Typical operating rangewill allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) awayfrom your vehicle. A decrease in operating range canbe caused by:

weather conditions

nearby radio towers

structures around the vehicle

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To replace the

batteries:1. Twist a thin coinbetween the two halvesof the transmitter nearthe key ring. DO NOTTAKE THE FRONTPART OF THETRANSMITTERAPART.

2. Place the positive(+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagraminside the transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back together.

SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system provides

an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Yourvehicles engine can only be started with the twospecial SecuriLock electronically coded keysprovided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLock key is read by theSecuriLock passive anti-theft system. If theSecuriLock key identification code matches thecode stored in the SecuriLock anti-theft system,the vehicles engine is allowed to start. If theSecuriLock key identification code does not matchthe code stored in the system or if a SecuriLockkey is not detected (vehicle theft situation), thevehicles engine will not operate.

If there is any potential SecuriLock anti-theftproblem with your vehicle, ensure ALLSecuriLock keys for that vehicle are brought tothe dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is notcompatible with aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in vehicle startingproblems and a loss of security protection. Largemetallic objects, a second key or electronic devices


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used to purchase gasoline or similar items on the

same key ring as the PATS ignition key may causevehicle starting problems. If present, you need tokeep these objects from touching the PATS ignitionkey while starting the engine. These objects cannotdamage the PATS ignition key, but can cause amomentary problem if they are too close to the keyduring engine start. If a problem occurs, turn theignition OFF and restart the engine with all otherobjects on the key ring held away from the ignition

key. Check to make sure the encoded ignition key isan approved Ford encoded ignition key.

Spare SecuriLock keys can be purchased fromyour dealership and programmed to yourSecuriLock passive anti-theft system. Refer toProgramming spare SecuriLock keys for moreinformation.

If one or both of your SecuriLock keys are lost or

stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen keywill not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle andall available SecuriLock keys to your dealership forreinitialization.

Theft indicator

The theft indicator on the instrument cluster willoperate as follows:

When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator willflash briefly every two seconds to indicate theSecuriLock system is protecting your vehicle.

When the ignition is turned to ON or START, thetheft indicator will light for three seconds andthen go out. If the theft indicator stays on for anextended period of time or flashes rapidly, havethe system serviced by your dealership or a

qualified technician.

Programming spare SecuriLock keys

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key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition

from OFF to ON (maintain ignition in ON for at leastone second). This step will program your newSecuriLock key.

6. To program additional SecuriLock key(s), repeatthis procedure from step 1.

If the programming procedure was successful, thenew SecuriLock key(s) will start the vehiclesengine. The theft indicator (located on the

instrument cluster) will light for three seconds andthen go out.

If the programming procedure was not successful,the new SecuriLock key(s) will not operate thevehicles engine. The theft indicator will flash on andoff. Wait at least one minute and then repeat theprocedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring yourvehicle to your dealership to have the spare

SecuriLock

key(s) programmed.

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTRELEASE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interiorluggage compartment release handle that provides ameans of escape for children and adults in the eventthey become locked inside the luggagecompartment.

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To open the luggage

compartment door(lid) from the inside,pull the illuminated Tshaped handle andpush up on the trunklid. The material thatthe handle is made ofwill glow for hours inthe darkness of the

luggage compartmentfollowing briefexposure to ambientlight.

The T shaped handle will be located either on theluggage compartment door (lid) or inside theluggage compartment near the tail lamps.

Keep vehicledoors andluggage compartmentlocked and keep keysout of a childs reach.Unsupervisedchildren could lockthemselves in anopen trunk and risk

injury. Childrenshould be taught notto play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunkor vehicle interior can rise very quickly.

Exposure of people or animals to these high

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SEATING

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)

Your vehicles seats may be equipped with headrestraints which are vertically adjustable. Thepurpose of these head restraints is to help limit headmotion in the event of a rear collision. To properlyadjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint sothat it is located directly behind your head or asclose to that position as possible. Refer to thefollowing to raise and lower the head restraints.

The head restraints canbe moved up anddown.

Adjusting the front manual seat

Never adjust the drivers seat or seatbackwhen the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto reduce the risk of injuring people in acollision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low across

the hips.

Reclining the seatback can reduce theeffectiveness of the seats safety belt in the

event of a collision.

Seating and safety restraints

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Lift handle to move

seat forward orbackward.

Pull lever up to adjustseatback.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the drivers seat or seatbackwhen the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto avoid injuring people in a collision orsudden stop.


the hips.

Reclining the seatback can reduce theeffectiveness of the seats safety belt in the

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The control is located on the front outboard corner

of the drivers seat.Press front to raise orlower the front portionof the seat cushion.

Press rear to raise orlower the rear portionof the seat cushion.

Press the control tomove the seat forward,backward, up or down.

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)

The power lumbarcontrol is located onthe outboard side ofthe seat.

Press one side of the control to adjust firmness.

Press the other side of the control to adjustsoftness.

Rear seat entry/exitUse the seatback release to fold the back of thefront seat forward for rear seat passenger entry orexit. This release handle is located on the loweroutboard back of the seat. The seatback locksautomatically when returned to the normal position.


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The rotating boot on the front seat belt is designed

to allow rear seat entry/exit. To enter the rear seat:1. Remove seat beltfrom seat belt holderon top of front seat.

2. Rotate the safetybelt boot rearward.

3. Enter the rear seat in front of the safety belt.

4. Rotate the safety belt boot forward and place thebelt in the belt guide on the seat back to allow useby the front driver/passenger.

2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped)

One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to

provide additional cargo space.

To lower theseatback(s) from insidethe vehicle, pull tab torelease seat back andthen fold seatbackdown.

When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hearthe seat latch into place.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions


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To reduce the risk of injury, make sure

children sit where they can be properlyrestrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. The

passenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should always properly wear their

safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a

collision, people riding in these areas are morelikely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehicle that isnot equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sureeveryone in your vehicle is in a seat and using asafety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person issignificantly more likely to die than a person

wearing a seat belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety belt assembly which is made

up of one buckle and one tongue that are designedto be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt onthe outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety beltaround your neck over the inside shoulder.3) Never use a single belt for more than oneperson.


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Always transport children 12 years old and

under in the back seat and always properlyuse appropriate child restraints.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

Before fastening thesafety belt, make surethe shoulder belt

passes through the beltholder on the top ofthe seatback.

Coupe shown,convertible is similarand safety belt must also pass through the beltholder.

1. Insert the belt

tongue into the properbuckle (the buckleclosest to the directionthe tongue is comingfrom) until you hear asnap and feel it latch.Make sure the tongueis securely fastened in

the buckle.2. To unfasten, pushthe release button andremove the tonguefrom the buckle.


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The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the

vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Thefront passenger and rear seat outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractormode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustmentto your movements and locking in response tovehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakessuddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph)or more, the combination safety belts will lock tohelp reduce forward movement of the driver andpassengers.

The seat belt system can also be made to lockmanually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.

Automatic locking modeIn this mode, the shoulder belt is automaticallypre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not available on thedriver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode

Anytime a child safety seat is installed in apassenger front or outboard rear seating position(if equipped). Children 12 years old and undershould be properly restrained in the rear seatwhenever possible. Refer to Safety Restraints forChildren or Safety Seats for Children later inthis chapter.


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How to use the automatic locking mode

Buckle thecombination lap andshoulder belt.

Grasp the shoulderportion and pulldownward until the

entire belt isextracted.

Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, youwill hear a clicking sound. This indicates thesafety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and

allow it to retract completely to disengage theautomatic locking mode and activate the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.


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Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt assembly is too short, even whenfully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added tothe safety belt assembly by adding a safety beltextension assembly (part number 611C22). Safetybelt extension assemblies can be obtained from yourdealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the samesupplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer

identification is located at the end of the webbing onthe label. Also, use the safety belt extension only ifthe safety belt is too short for you when fullyextended. Do not use extensions to change the fit ofthe shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicatorchime

The seat belt warning light illuminates in theinstrument cluster and a chime sounds to remindthe occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The drivers safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates1-2 minutes and

the warning chime sounds

4-8 seconds.

The drivers safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The safety belt warning light

and warning chime turn off.

The drivers safety belt isbuckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning lightwill turn on for 3 seconds

and then turn off. The

indicator chime will remain

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Belt minder (if equipped)

The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warningto the safety belt warning function. This featureprovides additional reminders to the driver that thedrivers safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety beltwarning lamp in the instrument cluster.

If... Then...

The drivers safety belt is not

buckled approximately 5seconds after the safety belt

warning light has turned

off...

The Belt Minder feature is

activated - the safety beltwarning light illuminates and

the warning chime sounds

for 6 seconds every 30

seconds, repeating forapproximately 5 minutes or

until safety belt is buckled.


buckled while the safety belt

indicator light is illuminatedand the safety belt warning

chime is sounding...

The Belt Minder feature will

not activate.


buckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON

position...

The Belt Minder feature will

not activate.

The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remindoccasional wearers to wear safety belts all of thetime.


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The following are reasons most often given for not

wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S.data)

Reasonsgiven...

Consider...

Crashes arerare events

36 700 crashes occur every day. Themore we drive, the more we are exposedto rare events, even for good drivers. 1in 4 of us will be seriously injured in acrash during our lifetime.

Im not goingfar

3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25miles of home.

Belts areuncomfortable

Ford designs its safety belts to enhancecomfort. If you are uncomfortable - trydifferent positions for the safety beltupper anchorage and seatback whichshould be as upright as possible; thiscan improve comfort.

I was in ahurry

Prime time for an accident. BeltMinder reminds us to take a fewseconds to buckle up.

Seat beltsdont work

Safety belts, when used properly,reduce risk of death to front seatoccupants by 45% in cars, and by 60%in light trucks.

Traffic islight

Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when noother vehicles are around.

Belts wrinklemy clothes

Possibly, but a serious crash can domuch more than wrinkle your clothes,particularly if you are unbelted.

The peopleIm with dontwear belts

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles with TWO orMORE people. Children and youngerbrothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

I have an airbag

Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers.

Id rather bethrown clear

Not a good idea, people who areejected are 40 times more likely toDIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection,WE CANT PICK OUR CRASH.


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Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to

avoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on thesafety belt will increase risk of injury in anaccident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate theBelt Minder feature please follow the directionsstated below.

One time disable

Anytime the safety belt is buckled and thenunbuckled during an ignition ON cycle, Belt Minderwill be disabled for that ignition cycle only.

Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature

Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceedingwith the deactivation/activation programmingprocedure.

The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated/activatedby performing the following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

the parking brake is set

the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or the neutral position (manualtransmission).

the ignition switch is in the OFF position

all vehicle doors are closed

the drivers safety belt is unbuckled

the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (Ifvehicle is equipped with Autolamps, this will notaffect the procedure.)

To reduce the risk of injury, do not

deactivate/activate the Belt Minder featurewhile driving the vehicle.

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2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off.

(Approximately 12 minutes) Steps 35 must be completed within 60 seconds

or the procedure will have to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times,ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can bedone before or during Belt Minder warningactivation.

4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the

parklamps/headlamps.

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times,ending with the safety belt unbuckled.

After step 5 the safety belt warning light will beturned on for three seconds.

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warninglight turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety

belt. This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently

enabled, or enable Belt Minder if it is currentlydisabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is providedby flashing the safety belt warning light four timesper second for three seconds.

8. Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is providedby flashing the safety belt warning light four timesper second for three seconds, followed by threeseconds with the safety belt warning light off, thenfollowed by flashing the safety belt warning lightfour times per second for three seconds again.

9. After receiving confirmation, thedeactivation/activation procedure is complete.

Safety belt maintenanceInspect the safety belt systems periodically to makesure they work properly and are not damaged.Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are nonicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. Allsafety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles,


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front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support

assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder beltheight adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guideon seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tetherbracket assemblies (if equipped), and attachinghardware, should be inspected after a collision. Fordrecommends that all safety belt assemblies used invehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However,if the collision was minor and a qualified technicianfinds that the belts do not show damage and

continue to operate properly, they do not need to bereplaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during acollision should also be inspected and replaced ifeither damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replacethe safety belt assembly under the above

conditions could result in severe personal injuriesin the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safetybelts in the Maintenance and care section.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing anddiagnostic module which records information aboutthe air bag and sensor systems. In the event of a

collision this module may save information related tothe collision including information about the air bagsystem and impact severity. This information willassist Ford in the servicing of your vehicle and mayhelp Ford better understand real world collisionsand further improve the safety of future vehicles.


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Important supplemental restraint system (SRS)

precautionsThe supplementalrestraint system isdesigned to work withthe safety belt to helpprotect the driver andright front passengerfrom certain upper bodyinjuries.

Air bags DO NOT inflateslowly or gently and therisk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatestclose to the trim covering the air bag module.

All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should always properly wear their

safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.

Always transport children 12 years old andunder in the back seat and always properly

use appropriate child restraints.

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) recommends aminimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)between an occupants chest and the driver air bagmodule.

Never place your arm over the air bagmodule as a deploying air bag can result in

serious arm fractures or other injuries.

Steps you can take to properly position yourselfaway from the air bag:

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Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees)

from the upright position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bagmodule. Placing objects on or over the air

bag inflation area may cause those objects to bepropelled by the air bag into your face and torsocausing serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modifythe Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System

or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercurydealer.

Modifications to the front end of the vehicle,including frame, bumper, front end body

structure and tow hooks may effect theperformance of the air bag sensors increasing therisk of injury. Do not modify the front end of thevehicle.

Children and air bags

For additional

important safetyinformation, read allinformation on safetyrestraints in this guide.

Children must alwaysbe properly restrained.Accident statisticssuggest that childrenare safer whenproperly restrained inthe rear seatingpositions than in the front seating position. Failureto follow these instructions may increase the risk ofinjury in a collision.


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Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child

seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seatin front of an

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