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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo 19
AM/FM Stereo single CD/MP3 system 21
CDX6/MP3 Premium/Audiophile Pioneer system 27
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 33
Satellite radio information 36
Climate Controls 40
Heater only 40
Manual heating and air conditioning 41
Lights 43
Headlamps 43
Turn signal control 47
Bulb replacement 47
Driver Controls 53
Windshield wiper/washer control 53
Steering wheel adjustment 54
Power windows 55
Mirrors 56
Speed control 57
Locks and Security 61
Keys 61
Locks 61
Anti-theft system 65
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Seating and Safety Restraints 68
Seating 68
Safety restraints 71
Airbags 86
Child restraints 93
Tires, Wheels and Loading 105
Tire information 107
Tire inflation 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 122
Vehicle loading 127
Trailer towing 133
Recreational towing 144
Driving 146
Starting 146
Brakes 151
Transmission operation 155
Roadside Emergencies 170
Getting roadside assistance 170
Hazard flasher switch 172
Fuel pump shut-off switch 172
Fuses and relays 173
Changing tires 183
Lug nut torque 192
Jump starting 192
Wrecker towing 198
Customer Assistance 199
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 206
Cleaning 207
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Maintenance and Specifications 215
Engine compartment 217
Engine oil 221
Battery 227
Engine coolant 229
Fuel information 235
Air filter(s) 251
Part numbers 253
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 254
Engine data 259
Accessories 263
Index 265
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt
pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material
– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get
well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more
you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
• In the United States: www.ford.com
• In Canada: www.ford.ca
• In Australia: www.ford.com.au
• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It
is an integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the
safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the
engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump
shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In
this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments
highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be
read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is
imperative that you consult the
relevant section of this guide before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the authorized
disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant
steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a
trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to
Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since
these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the
Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil
usage.
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SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty
Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.
Special instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to
follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal
injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
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Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
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Using your vehicle with a snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package.
Cell phone use
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use
extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to
the driving task when it is safe to do so.
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Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific
information
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the ones that are described
in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied
that complements this book. By referring to the market unique
supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This
Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.
Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built
for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required
information and warnings.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Airbag — Front
Airbag — Side
Child Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
Anchor
Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System
Brake Fluid —
Non-Petroleum Based
Parking Aid System
Stability Control System Speed Control
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist
Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks
Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid
Level
MAX
MIN
Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
Jack
Check Fuel Cap
Low Tire Pressure
Warning
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Service engine soon: The Service
engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the ⬙Service engine soon⬙
light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the ⬙Service
engine soon⬙ light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On
board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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Check fuel cap: Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Service
engine soon warning light to come
on.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed or properly re-installed fuel filler cap
depending on driving and fuel tank level conditions. Refer to Fuel
filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Brake system warning light: To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a
failure to brake proportioning and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with
the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of
personal injury.
Anti-lock brake system: If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected; have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake
warning light also is illuminated.
P
!
BRAKE
ABS
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Airbag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to ON, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by your
authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A Belt-Minder威
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature,
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON,
have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more
information on this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.
Charging system: Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure: Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Refer to Engine oil
in the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter.
Engine coolant temperature
(if equipped): Illuminates when
the engine coolant temperature is
high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible , switch off the engine and let
cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Foglamps: Illuminates when the
foglamps are turned on. Refer to
Foglamp control in the Lights
chapter.
Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty. Refer to Fuel gauge in this
chapter.
Door ajar: Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned off, refer to the
Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have
the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Four wheel drive low (if
equipped): Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive high (if
equipped): Illuminates when
four-wheel drive high is engaged. It
may also illuminate when the 4WD LOW is engaged. Refer to the
Driving chapter for more information.
Anti-theft system: Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
O/D
OFF
4×4
LOW
4×4
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Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is engaged. Turns off when the
speed control system is disengaged.
Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams: Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Door ajar warning chime: Sounds when any door is opened (or not
fully closed).
Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
GAUGES
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Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”). If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer: Registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press the button once until “TRIP”
appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). To reset
the trip, press and hold the control
again for approximately 2 seconds,
until the trip reading is 0.0 miles (kilometers). To toggle between trip
and odometer, press and release the control.
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Tachometer: Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge: Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Proper gauge indication requires the
ignition to be in the OFF or
ACCESSORY position during refueling, otherwise correct fuel indication
after refueling can be slow to update. Also, a minimum of 3 gallons (11
liters) is needed for correct indication after refueling.
The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel filler door is located.
Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use
extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to
the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Display preference: You can select Clock mode, which displays the
time, or Frequency mode, which displays the current radio frequency, to
appear in the radio display. Press CLK repeatedly to toggle between
Clock and Frequency modes. If clock mode is selected and a radio
function is pressed (i.e. SEEK, TUNE, Memory Presets), the radio
information will display momentarily and then again display the time.
1. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
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2. CLK —To set the time: Ensure
that your audio system is turned off.
Press and hold CLK until the hours
flash in the display. Press
AUDIO to adjust the hours.
Press and hold CLK again until the minutes flash. Press AUDIO
to adjust the minutes.
To set the display mode: Press repeatedly to toggle between Clock
mode and frequency mode.
3. AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly
to toggle through the following
modes and use / to make
adjustments in those modes.
Bass: Press AUDIO to decrease/increase the bass setting.
Treble: Press AUDIO to decrease/increase the treble setting.
Balance: Press AUDIO to adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
Hours: Press AUDIO to decrease/increase the hours.
Minute: Press AUDIO to decrease/increase the minutes.
4. Tune: Press to manually go down/up ( / ) the radio frequency
and in audio mode to select various settings.
5. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. To tune a preset station, press
the desired memory preset.
6. SEEK: Press SEEK to
access the previous or next radio
station.
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7. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn
the system ON/OFF. Turn to adjust
the volume levels.
If the volume is set above a certain
level, and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back to a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back on.
AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system
(if equipped)
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use
extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to
the driving task when it is safe to do so.
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1. CD eject: Press to eject the
CD/MP3.
2. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
MENU to adjust the
hours/minutes. Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.
3. MUTE: Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media.
4. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly
to scroll through the following
modes and use / to make an
adjustment in those modes.
SATELLITE RADIO MENU
(if equipped): Press MENU when
satellite radio mode is active to
access. Press SEEK to enter
into the satellite radio menu. Press / to cycle through the
following options:
• CATEGORY: Press SEEK to enter category mode. Press
MENU to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel
Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK when the desired
category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press
SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e.
ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available
SIRIUS categories and channels. Press SEEK to close and return
to the main menu.
• SAVE SONG: Press SEEK to save the currently playing song in
the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,
CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is
playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with
an audible prompt. Press SEEK while SONG ALERT is in the
display and the system will take you to the channel playing the
desired song. You can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a
song when the system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG?
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Press SEEK to access the saved songs and press MENU to
cycle through the saved songs. When the song appears in the display
that you would like to replace, press SEEK . SONG REPLACED
will appear in the display.
• DELETE SONG: Press SEEK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press MENU to cycle through the saved songs. When
the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press
SEEK . The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press
SEEK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do
not want to delete the currently listed song, press MENU to
select either RETURN or CANCEL.
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press SEEK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press
SEEK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will
read ALL DELETED.
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press SEEK to
enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your
selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system
default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear
in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For
example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu
listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other
option is to turn them off.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
Autoset: Press MENU to set the strongest local radio stations
for AM/FM1/FM2 without losing your original manually set preset
stations.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Bass: Press MENU to decrease/increase the bass setting.
Treble: Press MENU to decrease/increase the treble setting.
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Balance: Press MENU to adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
Fade: Press MENU to adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press MENU to go to
the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, use MENU to select
flat file mode or directory mode.
Normal / Track title / File name: Use / to scroll through MP3
display options (track #, normal music name or file name).
5. TUNE: Press to manually go
down/up ( / ) the radio
frequency and also to select various
settings in menu mode.
6. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play
the current CD/MP3 tracks in
random order. In MP3 directory
mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
7. REPEAT: Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
8. FF (Fast forward): Press to
manually advance in a CD/MP3
track.
9. REW (Rewind): Press to
manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
10. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. To recall a previously set
station, press the desired memory preset button briefly. You can save up
to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
REW
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In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets,
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
11. SEEK/TRACK: Press to access
the previous/next ( / ) strong
station. In CD/MP3 mode, press to
advance to the previous/next
( / ) track.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK to seek to
the previous/next channel.
In CATEGORY MODE, press SEEK to select a channel within
that category. Press and hold SEEK to fast seek through the
previous /next channels.
In TEXT MODE, press SEEK to view the previous/additional
display text.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
12. TEXT/SCAN:In radio and CD
mode, press for a brief sampling of
radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
In MP3 mode, press and release to view the next 12 characters in the
MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of MP3 tracks.
In MP3 directory mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of all
tracks in the current directory. Press and hold again to stop.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to view the
Satellite text message. Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the
next channels. Press and hold again to stop
13. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
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14. AUX: Press repeatedly to scroll
through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (Satellite
Radio modes, if equipped) and LINE
IN (Auxiliary audio mode, if equipped).
For further information on Auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary
input jack later in this chapter.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3
mode. If a CD/MP3 is already
present in the system, the disc will
begin to play.
17. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label
side up.
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Premium and Audiophile In-dash CD6/MP3 disc satellite
compatible audio systems (if equipped)
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,
accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use
extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to
the driving task when it is safe to do so.
1. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3
mode. If a CD/MP3 is already in the
system, the disc will start playing.
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3. AUX: Press AUX repeatedly to
cycle through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3
(Satellite radio modes, if equipped)
and LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode,
if equipped).
For more information on Auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input
jack later in this chapter.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
4. EJ (CD eject): To eject an
individual CD/MP3, press the eject
control and select the correct slot
number by pressing the corresponding memory preset. Press and hold to
eject all loaded CDs.
5. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press MENU to
adjust the hours/minutes. Press CLK
to display the time when the ignition is off.
6. MUTE: Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media.
7. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly
to cycle through the following
modes and use / to make
adjustment in those modes.
SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if
equipped): Press MENU when
satellite radio mode is active to
access. Press SEEK to enter
into the satellite radio menu. Press / to cycle through the
following options:
• CATEGORY: Press SEEK to enter category mode. Press
MENU to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel
Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK when the desired
category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press
SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e.
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ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available
SIRIUS categories and channels. Press SEEK to close and return
to the main menu.
• SAVE SONG: Press SEEK to save the currently playing song in
the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,
CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is
playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with
an audible prompt. Press SEEK while SONG ALERT is in the
display and the system will take you to the channel playing the
desired song. You can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a
song when the system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG?
Press SEEK to access the saved songs and press MENU to
cycle through the saved songs. When the song appears in the display
that you would like to replace, press SEEK . SONG REPLACED
will appear in the display.
• DELETE SONG: Press SEEK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press MENU to cycle through the saved songs. When
the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press
SEEK . The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press
SEEK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do
not want to delete the currently listed song, press MENU to
select either RETURN or CANCEL.
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press SEEK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press
SEEK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will
read ALL DELETED.
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press SEEK to
enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your
selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system
default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear
in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For
example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu
listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other
option is to turn them off.
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Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
AUTOSET: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use MENU to set.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
BASS: Press MENU to decrease/increase the bass setting.
TREBLE: Press MENU to decrease/increase the treble setting.
BALANCE: Press MENU to adjust the audio between the left
and right speakers.
FADE: Press MENU to adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press MENU / to go to
the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU to access this
feature. Use MENU to select flat file mode or directory mode.
Track #/ normal music name/file name: Press MENU to access and
use / to scroll through MP3 display options (track #, normal
music name or file name).
8. TUNE/DISC: Press to manually
go down/up ( / ) the radio
frequency, or to access another CD.
Also use in menu mode to select
various settings.
In CATEGORY ALL, press / to scroll through the list of
available SIRIUS channel categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to
Category under Menu for further information.
9. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play
the tracks on the current CD/MP3 in
random order. In MP3 directory
mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
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10. COMP (Compression): In
CD/MP3 modes, press to bring loud
and soft passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
11. REPEAT: Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12. FF (Fast forward): Press to
manually advance in a CD/MP3
track.
13. REW (Rewind): Press to
manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
14. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press
the desired memory preset. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six
in FM1 and FM2.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets,
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
15. SEEK/TRACK: In radio, CD
and MP3 flat file mode, press
/ to access the previous/next
strong station or track. In MP3
directory mode, press to select the next/previous track in the current
directory.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK to seek to
the previous/next channel. In CATEGORY MODE, press SEEK
to select a channel within the chosen category. Press and hold
SEEK to fast seek through the previous /next channels.
In TEXT MODE, press SEEK to view the previous/additional
display text.
REW
1
REW
1
FF
2
REPEAT
3
SHUFF
5 6
COMP
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Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
16. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and CD
mode, press for a brief sampling of
radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
In MP3 mode, Press and release to view the next 12 characters in the
MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of MP3 tracks.
In MP3 directory mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of all
tracks in the current directory. Press and hold again to stop.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to view the
Satellite text message. Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the
next channels. Press and hold again to stop.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
17. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
18. LOAD: Press to load a CD/MP3.
To load a CD/MP3 disc to a specific
slot, press LOAD and select the slot
number by pressing the memory preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD to
autoload up to six discs.
19. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3, label
side up.
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Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The
Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way
to connect your portable music
player to the in-vehicle audio
system. This allows the audio from a
portable music player to be played
through the vehicle speakers with
high fidelity. To achieve optimal
performance, please observe the
following instructions when
attaching your portable music device to the audio system.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears in
the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
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Troubleshooting:
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
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CD/CD player care
Do:
• Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
• Inspect discs before playing.
• Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
• Wipe discs from the center out.
Don’t:
• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
• Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.
Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.
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CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be
inserted into the CD player as
the label may peel and cause the
CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with
permanent felt tip marker rather
than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact your authorized dealer for further information.
Audio system warranty and service
Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news,
sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels,
visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio
system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite
radio reception performance:
• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO
SIGNAL to indicate the interference.
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SIRIUS satellite radio service: SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription
based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and
entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive
SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed
SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:
• Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of
sale or lease of the vehicle.
• Online media player providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music channels
over the internet (U.S. customers only).
For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474.
Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This 12–digit
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating
with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on
the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.
Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.
No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure
present.
If this message does
not clear within a short
period of time, or with
an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have
a fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.
This previously
available channel is no
longer available. Tune
to another channel. If
the channel was one of
your presets, you may
choose another channel
for that preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.
Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel or tune to
another channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available.
Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The
system is working
properly.
NO TEXT Song title information
not available.
Song title information
not available at this
time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
NO TEXT Category information
not available.
Category information
not available at this
time on this channel.
The system is working
properly.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from
the SIRIUS satellite or
SIRIUS tower to the
vehicle antenna.
You are in a location
that is blocking the
SIRIUS signal (i.e.,
tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage,
etc). The system is
working properly. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
UPDATING Update of channel
programming in
progress.
No action required. The
process may take up to
three minutes.
CALL SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474
Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUS Satellite
Radio.
Call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
re-activate or resolve
subscription issues.
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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the position.
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm
weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.
• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”
using the outside air inlet vents.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air
flow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
2. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only. Temperature of airflow not adjustable.
A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument
panel vents only.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
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Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the position.
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF position.
• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the highest fan speed.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the or position and the
high beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light on the headlamp
control and in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output.
To activate:
• the ignition must be in the ON position and
• the headlamp system is in the OFF position or parking lamp position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control up or down to
adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
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Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the
assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have
problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by
a qualified service technician.
Headlamp aim adjustment
The headlamps are designed to be mechanically aimed, but can also be
aimed visually by doing the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away
from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at
night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.
• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (2) Center height of lamp to
ground
• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
• (5) Center of headlamps
• (6) Center line of the vehicle
2. The center of the headlamp is
marked either on the lens (a circle
or cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or
feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the
ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the
wall or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).
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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps
and open the hood.
4. Locate the high intensity area of
the beam pattern and place the top
edge of the intensity zone even with
the horizontal reference line (4). If
the top edge of the high intensity
area is not even with the horizontal
line, follow the next step to adjust
it.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster for
each headlamp. Adjust the aim by
turning the adjuster control either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
6. In addition to the horizontal line
marked in step 2, a pair of vertical
lines (5) must be marked at the
center line of the headlamps on the
wall or screen.
7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam
pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the
vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the left
edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow
the next step to adjust it.
8. Locate the horizontal adjuster for
each headlamp. Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise, to place the left
edge of the high intensity area even
with the vertical line corresponding
to the headlamp under adjustment.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)
The courtesy lamp lights when:
• any door is opened.
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
• the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn (front) 2 3157 A (amber)
Sidemarker lamps 2 194 NA
Headlamps 2 9007
Fog lamps (if
equipped)
2
9145
Hi-mount brake lamp 1 922
Rear stop/turn/tail
lamps
2
4157K or 3157K
Rear license plate
lamps
2
194
Backup lamps 2 3155
Dome lamp 1 912
Map/dome-SuperCab
(if equipped)
2
904
Map/dome-Regular
Cab (if equipped)
1
904
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights — see your authorized dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs/front park bulbs/turn signal bulbs
To remove the bulb(s):
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up the two retainer pins to release
the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise and
slide the ring off the plastic base.
5. Remove the old bulb by pulling it
straight out of the lamp.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to the
OFF position and then open the
hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up the two retainer pins to release
the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
3. Remove bolt(s) from lamp
assembly and disengage lamp
assembly (it has a snap fit).
4. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
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Instrument Cluster 12

Warning lights and chimes 12

Gauges 16

Entertainment Systems 19

AM/FM stereo 19

AM/FM Stereo single CD/MP3 system 21

CDX6/MP3 Premium/Audiophile Pioneer system 27

Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 33

Satellite radio information 36

Climate Controls 40

Heater only 40

Manual heating and air conditioning 41

Lights 43

Headlamps 43

Turn signal control 47

Bulb replacement 47

Driver Controls 53

Windshield wiper/washer control 53

Steering wheel adjustment 54

Power windows 55

Mirrors 56

Speed control 57

Locks and Security 61

Keys 61

Locks 61

Anti-theft system 65

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Seating and Safety Restraints 68

Seating 68

Safety restraints 71

Airbags 86

Child restraints 93

Tires, Wheels and Loading 105

Tire information 107

Tire inflation 110

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 122

Vehicle loading 127

Trailer towing 133

Recreational towing 144

Driving 146

Starting 146

Brakes 151

Transmission operation 155

Roadside Emergencies 170

Getting roadside assistance 170

Hazard flasher switch 172

Fuel pump shut-off switch 172

Fuses and relays 173

Changing tires 183

Lug nut torque 192

Jump starting 192

Wrecker towing 198

Customer Assistance 199

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 206

Cleaning 207

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Maintenance and Specifications 215

Engine compartment 217

Engine oil 221

Battery 227

Engine coolant 229

Fuel information 235

Air filter(s) 251

Part numbers 253

Maintenance product specifications and capacities 254

Engine data 259

Accessories 263

Index 265

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including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval

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Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt

pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material

– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get

well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more

you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and

pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the

following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your

particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe

options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It

is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the

engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.

collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump

shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In

this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments

highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be

read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is

imperative that you consult the

relevant section of this guide before

touching or attempting adjustment

of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in

protecting the environment. Correct

vehicle usage and the authorized

disposal of waste, cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant

steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this

guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive

continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of

new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the

moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a

trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to

Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since

these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the

Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil

usage.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by

your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty

Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic

controls.

Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system

(SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to

follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal

injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and

storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially

includes information about the performance or status of various systems

and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake

systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford

Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may

access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your

vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

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Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of

collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The

recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.

The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the

occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected

to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do

not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,

unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,

other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful

authority. Other parties may seek to access the information

independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.

Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,

failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

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Using your vehicle with a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation

Package.

Cell phone use

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly

important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,

drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using

such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety

and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency

situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications

equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular

phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications

systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use

extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off

the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of

their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to

the driving task when it is safe to do so.

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Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific

information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with

features and options that are different from the ones that are described

in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied

that complements this book. By referring to the market unique

supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,

recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This

Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.

Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built

for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required

information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag — Front

Airbag — Side

Child Seat Lower

Anchor

Child Seat Tether

Anchor

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System

Brake Fluid —

Non-Petroleum Based

Parking Aid System

Stability Control System Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield

Defrost/Demist

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment Release

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,

or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid

Level

MAX

MIN

Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter

Jack

Check Fuel Cap

Low Tire Pressure

Warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may

illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the

respective system warning light for additional information.

Service engine soon: The Service

engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first

turned to the ON position to check

the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for

Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the ⬙Service engine soon⬙

light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no

malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the ⬙Service

engine soon⬙ light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not

ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance

(I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board

Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On

board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could

damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid

heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced

immediately by your authorized dealer.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

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Check fuel cap: Illuminates when

the fuel cap may not be properly

installed. Continued driving with

this light on may cause the Service

engine soon warning light to come

on.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an

improperly installed or properly re-installed fuel filler cap

depending on driving and fuel tank level conditions. Refer to Fuel

filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Brake system warning light: To

confirm the brake system warning

light is functional, it will

momentarily illuminate when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,

or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON

position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this

time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination

after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a

failure to brake proportioning and the brake system should be inspected

immediately by your authorized dealer.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle

checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with

the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of

personal injury.

Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or

continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected; have the system

serviced immediately by your

authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake

warning light also is illuminated.

P!

BRAKE

ABS

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Airbag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when the ignition is

turned to ON, continues to flash or

remains on, have the system

serviced immediately by your

authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the

supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten

your safety belt. A Belt-Minder威

chime will also sound to remind you

to fasten your safety belt. Refer to

the Seating and safety restraints

chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature,

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure

is low. If the light remains on at

start up or while driving, the tire

pressure should be checked. Refer

to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3

seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON,

have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more

information on this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure

Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Charging system: Illuminates when

the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates

when the oil pressure falls below the

normal range. Refer to Engine oil

in the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

Engine coolant temperature

(if equipped): Illuminates when

the engine coolant temperature is

high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible , switch off the engine and let

cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter.

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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Foglamps: Illuminates when the

foglamps are turned on. Refer to

Foglamp control in the Lights

chapter.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel

level in the fuel tank is at or near

empty. Refer to Fuel gauge in this

chapter.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the

ignition is in the ON position and

any door is open.

Overdrive off (if equipped):

Illuminates when the overdrive

function of the transmission has

been turned off, refer to the

Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have

the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.

Four wheel drive low (if

equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

Four wheel drive high (if

equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive high is engaged. It

may also illuminate when the 4WD LOW is engaged. Refer to the

Driving chapter for more information.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when

the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft

System has been activated.

O/D

OFF

4×4

LOW

4×4

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Speed control (if equipped):

Illuminates when the speed control

is engaged. Turns off when the

speed control system is disengaged.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the

hazard lights are turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door

is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the

driver’s door is opened.

Door ajar warning chime: Sounds when any door is opened (or not

fully closed).

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is

set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

GAUGES

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Speedometer: Indicates the

current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating

temperature, the needle will be in

the normal range (between “H” and

“C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop

the vehicle as soon as safely

possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Odometer: Registers the total miles

(kilometers) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles

(kilometers) of individual journeys.

Press the button once until “TRIP”

appears in the display (this

represents the trip mode). To reset

the trip, press and hold the control

again for approximately 2 seconds,

until the trip reading is 0.0 miles (kilometers). To toggle between trip

and odometer, press and release the control.

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Tachometer: Indicates the engine

speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer continuously at the top of

the scale may damage the engine.

Fuel gauge: Indicates

approximately how much fuel is left

in the fuel tank (when the ignition

is in the ON position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

Proper gauge indication requires the

ignition to be in the OFF or

ACCESSORY position during refueling, otherwise correct fuel indication

after refueling can be slow to update. Also, a minimum of 3 gallons (11

liters) is needed for correct indication after refueling.

The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle

the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo (if equipped)

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use

extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off

the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of

their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to

the driving task when it is safe to do so.

Display preference: You can select Clock mode, which displays the

time, or Frequency mode, which displays the current radio frequency, to

appear in the radio display. Press CLK repeatedly to toggle between

Clock and Frequency modes. If clock mode is selected and a radio

function is pressed (i.e. SEEK, TUNE, Memory Presets), the radio

information will display momentarily and then again display the time.

1. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.

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2. CLK —To set the time: Ensure

that your audio system is turned off.

Press and hold CLK until the hours

flash in the display. Press

AUDIO to adjust the hours.

Press and hold CLK again until the minutes flash. Press AUDIO

to adjust the minutes.

To set the display mode: Press repeatedly to toggle between Clock

mode and frequency mode.

3. AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly

to toggle through the following

modes and use

/ to make

adjustments in those modes.

Bass: Press

AUDIO to decrease/increase the bass setting.

Treble: Press

AUDIO to decrease/increase the treble setting.

Balance: Press

AUDIO to adjust the audio between the left and

right speakers.

Hours: Press

AUDIO to decrease/increase the hours.

Minute: Press

AUDIO to decrease/increase the minutes.

4. Tune: Press to manually go down/up (

/ ) the radio frequency

and in audio mode to select various settings.

5. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band

AM/FM; tune to a station, press and

hold a preset button until sound returns. To tune a preset station, press

the desired memory preset.

6. SEEK: Press

SEEK to

access the previous or next radio

station.

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7. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

the system ON/OFF. Turn to adjust

the volume levels.

If the volume is set above a certain

level, and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back to a

“nominal” listening level when the ignition is turned back on.

AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system

(if equipped)

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use

extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off

the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of

their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to

the driving task when it is safe to do so.

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1. CD eject: Press to eject the

CD/MP3.

2. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until

SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is

displayed. Press

MENU to adjust the

hours/minutes. Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is off.

3. MUTE: Press to mute the playing

media. Press again to return to the

playing media.

4. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly

to scroll through the following

modes and use

/ to make an

adjustment in those modes.

SATELLITE RADIO MENU

(if equipped): Press MENU when

satellite radio mode is active to

access. Press SEEK

to enter

into the satellite radio menu. Press

/ to cycle through the

following options:

• CATEGORY: Press SEEK

to enter category mode. Press

MENU to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel

Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK

when the desired

category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press

SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e.

ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available

SIRIUS categories and channels. Press SEEK

to close and return

to the main menu.

• SAVE SONG: Press SEEK

to save the currently playing song in

the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,

CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is

playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with

an audible prompt. Press SEEK

while SONG ALERT is in the

display and the system will take you to the channel playing the

desired song. You can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a

song when the system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG?

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Press SEEK to access the saved songs and press MENU to

cycle through the saved songs. When the song appears in the display

that you would like to replace, press SEEK

. SONG REPLACED

will appear in the display.

• DELETE SONG: Press SEEK

to delete a song from the system’s

memory. Press

MENU to cycle through the saved songs. When

the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press

SEEK

. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press

SEEK

again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do

not want to delete the currently listed song, press

MENU to

select either RETURN or CANCEL.

Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO

SONGS.

• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press SEEK

to delete all song’s from the

system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press

SEEK

to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will

read ALL DELETED.

Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO

SONGS.

• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press SEEK

to

enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your

selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system

default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear

in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For

example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu

listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other

option is to turn them off.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio

subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

Autoset: Press

MENU to set the strongest local radio stations

for AM/FM1/FM2 without losing your original manually set preset

stations.

When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system

will store the last one in the remaining presets.

Bass: Press

MENU to decrease/increase the bass setting.

Treble: Press

MENU to decrease/increase the treble setting.

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Balance: Press MENU to adjust the audio between the left and

right speakers.

Fade: Press

MENU to adjust the audio between the front and

rear speakers.

Next/previous directory: In MP3 mode, press

MENU to go to

the previous/next directory.

Flat file/directory mode: In MP3 mode, use

MENU to select

flat file mode or directory mode.

Normal / Track title / File name: Use

/ to scroll through MP3

display options (track #, normal music name or file name).

5. TUNE: Press to manually go

down/up (

/ ) the radio

frequency and also to select various

settings in menu mode.

6. SHUFF (Shuffle): Press to play

the current CD/MP3 tracks in

random order. In MP3 directory

mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random

order.

7. REPEAT: Press to repeat the

current CD/MP3 track. The selection

will repeat continuously until

deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.

8. FF (Fast forward): Press to

manually advance in a CD/MP3

track.

9. REW (Rewind): Press to

manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.

10. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band

AM/FM; tune to a station, press and

hold a preset button until sound returns. To recall a previously set

station, press the desired memory preset button briefly. You can save up

to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

REW

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In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets,

six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your

memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a

preset control until sound returns.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.

Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

11. SEEK/TRACK: Press to access

the previous/next (

/ ) strong

station. In CD/MP3 mode, press to

advance to the previous/next

(

/ ) track.

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press

SEEK to seek to

the previous/next channel.

In CATEGORY MODE, press

SEEK to select a channel within

that category. Press and hold

SEEK to fast seek through the

previous /next channels.

In TEXT MODE, press

SEEK to view the previous/additional

display text.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.

Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

12. TEXT/SCAN:In radio and CD

mode, press for a brief sampling of

radio stations or CD tracks. Press

again to stop.

In MP3 mode, press and release to view the next 12 characters in the

MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.

Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of MP3 tracks.

In MP3 directory mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of all

tracks in the current directory. Press and hold again to stop.

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to view the

Satellite text message. Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the

next channels. Press and hold again to stop

13. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

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14. AUX: Press repeatedly to scroll

through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (Satellite

Radio modes, if equipped) and LINE

IN (Auxiliary audio mode, if equipped).

For further information on Auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary

input jack later in this chapter.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.

Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain

level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a

“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3

mode. If a CD/MP3 is already

present in the system, the disc will

begin to play.

17. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label

side up.

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Premium and Audiophile In-dash CD6/MP3 disc satellite

compatible audio systems (if equipped)

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control,

accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use

extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off

the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of

their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to

the driving task when it is safe to do so.

1. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.

2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3

mode. If a CD/MP3 is already in the

system, the disc will start playing.

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3. AUX: Press AUX repeatedly to

cycle through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3

(Satellite radio modes, if equipped)

and LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode,

if equipped).

For more information on Auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input

jack later in this chapter.

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.

Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

4. EJ (CD eject): To eject an

individual CD/MP3, press the eject

control and select the correct slot

number by pressing the corresponding memory preset. Press and hold to

eject all loaded CDs.

5. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until

SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is

displayed. Press

MENU to

adjust the hours/minutes. Press CLK

to display the time when the ignition is off.

6. MUTE: Press to mute the playing

media. Press again to return to the

playing media.

7. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly

to cycle through the following

modes and use

/ to make

adjustment in those modes.

SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if

equipped): Press MENU when

satellite radio mode is active to

access. Press SEEK

to enter

into the satellite radio menu. Press

/ to cycle through the

following options:

• CATEGORY: Press SEEK

to enter category mode. Press

MENU to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel

Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK when the desired

category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press

SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e.

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ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available

SIRIUS categories and channels. Press SEEK

to close and return

to the main menu.

• SAVE SONG: Press SEEK

to save the currently playing song in

the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song,

CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is

playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with

an audible prompt. Press SEEK

while SONG ALERT is in the

display and the system will take you to the channel playing the

desired song. You can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a

song when the system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG?

Press SEEK

to access the saved songs and press MENU to

cycle through the saved songs. When the song appears in the display

that you would like to replace, press SEEK

. SONG REPLACED

will appear in the display.

• DELETE SONG: Press SEEK

to delete a song from the system’s

memory. Press

MENU to cycle through the saved songs. When

the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press

SEEK . The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press

SEEK

again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do

not want to delete the currently listed song, press

MENU to

select either RETURN or CANCEL.

Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO

SONGS.

• DELETE ALL SONGS: Press SEEK

to delete all song’s from the

system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press

SEEK

to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will

read ALL DELETED.

Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO

SONGS.

• ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press SEEK

to

enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your

selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system

default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear

in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For

example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu

listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other

option is to turn them off.

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