User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents1Introduction4CONGRATULATIONS4SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION5Warning symbols in this guide5Warning symbols on your vehicle5Protecting the environment5BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE5SPECIAL NOTICES6Emission warranty6Service Data Recording6Event Data Recording6Special instructions7MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION7Instrument Cluster10WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES10GAUGES14Entertainment Systems16AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)16PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)19RADIO FREQUENCIES22RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS23CD/CD PLAYER CARE23AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE23Climate Controls24MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)24Operating tips25DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)26DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)28OPERATING TIPS30REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER31Lights32HEADLAMP CONTROL32Autolamp control (if equipped)32Autolamps - Programmable exit delay32Foglamp control (if equipped)33Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)33High beams34Flash to pass34PANEL DIMMER CONTROL34AIMING THE HEADLAMPS34Vertical aim adjustment35TURN SIGNAL CONTROL36INTERIOR LAMPS36Dome lamps and map lamps36BULBS36Headlamp Condensation36Using the right bulbs36Replacing headlamp bulbs37Replacing HID headlamp bulbs37Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs38Replacing front sidemarker bulbs38Replacing turn signal lamp/backup lamp bulbs39Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs39Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs39Replacing license plate lamp bulbs40Replacing foglamp bulbs40Driver Controls41MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER41Changing the wiper blades42TILT STEERING WHEEL42ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR43STORAGE COMPARTMENT43CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)43INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT43AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)44POWER WINDOWS44One touch up or down45Window lock46Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)46Security Override46Accessory delay46MIRRORS47Power side view mirrors47Fold-away mirrors47Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)47POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)48SPEED CONTROL48Setting speed control48Disengaging speed control49Resuming a set speed49Increasing speed while using speed control50Reducing speed while using speed control50Turning off speed control51STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)51Radio control features51MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)52HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)53Programming53Gate Operator & Canadian Programming55Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System56Erasing HomeLink buttons56Reprogramming a single HomeLink button56MESSAGE CENTER57Selectable features57Reset57Info menu57Odometer/Trip odometer57Distance to empty (DTE)57Average fuel economy (AFE)58Fuel Used58Trip elapsed drive time59Compass display59Compass zone/calibration adjustment59Setup menu61Language61Units (English/Metric)61System check62System warnings62CENTER CONSOLE68CELL PHONE USE68INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL69CARGO AREA FEATURES69Cargo net (if equipped) (Wagon)69Locks and Security70KEYS70POWER DOOR LOCKS70Smart locks70Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature70Childproof door locks71INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE71REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM73Unlocking the doors73Locking the doors74Sounding a panic alarm74Opening the trunk74Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)75Activating the memory seat feature75Replacing the battery75Replacing lost remote entry transmitters76How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters76Illuminated entry77Battery saver77Illuminated exit78KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)78Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals78Erasing personal code79Anti-scan feature79Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry80Autolock80Deactivating/activating autolock80Power door unlock/lock procedure81Keyless entry key pad procedure81SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM81Theft indicator82Automatic arming82Automatic disarming83Replacement keys83Programming spare keys83PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)84Arming the system85Disarming the system86Triggering the anti-theft system86Seating and Safety Restraints87SEATING87Adjustable head restraints87Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)88Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)88Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)89Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)90Heated seats (if equipped)91Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)91REAR SEATS92Head restraints92Split-folding rear seat92Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)93SAFETY RESTRAINTS94Personal Safety System94How does the Personal Safety System work?94Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints95Front crash severity sensor95Driver’s seat position sensor95Front passenger sensing system95Front safety belt usage sensors96Front safety belt pretensioners96Front safety belt energy management retractors96Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational96Safety belt precautions97Combination lap and shoulder belts98Energy Management Feature — Outboard99Vehicle sensitive mode99Automatic locking mode99When to use the automatic locking mode99How to use the automatic locking mode100How to disengage the automatic locking mode100Safety belt height adjustment101Safety belt warning light and indicator chime101Conditions of operation101BeltMinder102One time disable104Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature104Safety belt extension assembly106Safety belt maintenance106AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)107Important supplemental restraint system precautions107Children and airbags109How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?109Front passenger sensing system111Determining if the system is operational114Side air bag system (if equipped)114How does the side air bag system work?115Safety Canopy system (if equipped)116How does the Safety Canopy system work?117Determining if the system is operational119Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles119SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN119Important child restraint precautions119Children and safety belts120Child booster seats120Types of booster seats121SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN122Child and infant or child safety seats122Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts124Attaching child safety seats with tether straps126Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors128Tires, Wheels and Loading130INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING130Treadwear130Traction AA A B C130Temperature A B C131TIRES131Glossary of tire terminology131INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES132Inspecting your tires132Inflating your tires133TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS134CHANGING THE TIRES135Temporary spare tire information135Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)136Removing the spare tire and jack138Tire change procedure138Stowing the tire and jack141WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS142INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL142Information on “P” type tires143Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires146Information on “T” type tires147Location of the tire label147TIRE CARE147Tire wear147Safety practices148Highway hazards149Tire and wheel alignment149Tire rotation149SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS151VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER152TRAILER TOWING158Preparing to tow159Hitches159Safety chains159Trailer brakes159Trailer lamps159Driving while you tow160Servicing after towing160Trailer towing tips160RECREATIONAL TOWING161Driving162STARTING162Positions of the ignition162Starting your vehicle162Important safety precautions163Starting the engine165Using the engine block heater (if equipped)165Guarding against exhaust fumes165Important ventilating information165BRAKES166Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)166Using ABS166ABS warning lamp166Parking brake167TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)167STEERING168AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION169Brake-shift interlock169Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)170Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)172REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)173ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)175Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles175Basic operating principles176If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement176If your vehicle gets stuck176Emergency maneuvers177AWD Systems (if equipped)177Sand177Mud and water178Driving on hilly or sloping terrain179Driving on snow and ice180Maintenance and Modifications180DRIVING THROUGH WATER181Roadside Emergencies182GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE182USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE182ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY183HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL183FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH183FUSES AND RELAYS184Fuses184Standard fuse amperage rating and color185Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)185Power distribution box187JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE191Preparing your vehicle191Connecting the jumper cables192Jump starting193Removing the jumper cables194WRECKER TOWING196Customer Assistance198GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED198At home198Away from home198Additional Assistance199IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)200THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)201What kinds of cases does the Board review?201Board membership202What the Board needs202Oral presentations203Making a decision203To request a DSB Brochure/Application203UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)204FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN204GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA205ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE206Obtaining a French owner’s guide206REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)206Cleaning207WASHING THE EXTERIOR207WAXING207PAINT CHIPS207ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS208ENGINE208PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS209WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES209INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS210INTERIOR TRIM210INTERIOR210LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)211UNDERBODY211FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS211Maintenance and Specifications213SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS213PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE213Working with the engine off213Working with the engine on213OPENING THE HOOD214IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT2153.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE215WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID216ENGINE OIL216Checking the engine oil216Adding engine oil218Engine oil and filter recommendations219Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.219BATTERY220ENGINE COOLANT222Checking engine coolant222Adding engine coolant223Recycled engine coolant227Coolant refill capacity227Severe climates227WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS228Important safety precautions228Refueling230Fuel Filler Cap230Choosing the right fuel231Octane recommendations231Fuel quality232Cleaner air232Running out of fuel232Fuel Filter232ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY233Measuring techniques233Filling the tank233Calculating fuel economy234Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits234Habits234Maintenance235Conditions235EPA window sticker236EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM236On board diagnostics (OBD-II)237Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing238POWER STEERING FLUID238BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR239TRANSAXLE FLUID239Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid at operating temperature (158°F-176°F [70°C-80°C])239Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (32°F-81°F [17°C-27°C])240Low fluid level240High fluid level240Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels241MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS241REFILL CAPACITIES242LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS245ENGINE DATA247VEHICLE DIMENSIONS247IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE248Certification label248Vehicle identification number (VIN)249Engine number249Transmission/Transaxle code designations250Accessories251MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE251Exterior style251Interior style251Lifestyle252Peace of mind252Index253Size: 2.25 MBPages: 264Language: EnglishOpen 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