Ford 2001 F 250 Owners Manual

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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 8

Controls and features 24

Seating and safety restraints 89

Starting and driving

Starting 126

Driving 131

Roadside emergencies 167

Servicing

Maintenance and care 197

Capacities and specifications 249

Customer assistance 263

Reporting safety defects 277

Index 278

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Contents

The following warning may be required by California law:

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.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the

following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related

to recycling and other

environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the

authorized disposal of waste

cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards

protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child

safety restraints. Refer to Seating

and safety restraints for more

information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide

contains information on this subject.

Please refer to the Index to locate

the appropriate section which will

provide you more information.

Introduction

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal

injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its

equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During

the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is

recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.

Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring

obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper

Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L

Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible

for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a

detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to

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

Guide.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s

Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and

maintenance of your diesel-powered light truck.

Introduction

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 control or an

accident.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the

“Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a

snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation

Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance

manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the QVM

guidelines as well as pertinent supplements. For additional information,

please contact the Truck Body Builders Advisory Service

1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited

Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance

usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody

temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which

could lead to fires.

Introduction

If your vehicle is equipped with the

Ford Ambulance Preparation

Package, it will be indicated on the

Certification label. The label is

located on the driver’s side door

pillar or on the rear edge of the

driver’s door. You can determine

whether the ambulance

manufacturer followed Ford’s

recommendations by directly

contacting that manufacturer. Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package is

only available on certain 7.3L Diesel

engine equipped vehicles.

Notice to owners with vehicles equipped with Power Take Off

(PTO) capability

Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for

operating vehicles equipped with PTO.

Introduction

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation

Warning

Child Seat Tether

Anchorage

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum Based Traction 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

Power Windows

Front/Rear Power Window Lockout

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment Release

Symbol

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

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter Jack

Check fuel cap

Introduction

0000

00000

MPH

km/h

80 100

120

140

160

50 60

100

LOW

FUEL

DOOR

AJAR

LOW

RANGE 4 X 4

CRUISE

BRAKE

ABS

+ -

RPM

1000

PRN 21

FUEL FILL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

COAST

OFF

PANEL

DIM

SET

ACCEL

RES

Headlamp control

(pg. 24)

Turn signal control

(pg. 72)

Windshield wiper/washer

controls

(pg. 77)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 10) Speed control*

(pg. 72)

Driver air bag

(pg. 107)

Instrument panel

dimmer control

(pg. 26)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

OFF

PASSENGER AIR BAG

OVERDRIVE

OFF

SCAN

BASSTREBBALFADE

SIDE

EJREWFF

1 - 2

TAPE

AMS

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

CLK

123456

FM1

PEDALS

OFF

4X4

HIGH4X4

LOW

Gearshift lever*

(pg. 136)

Audio system

(pg. 35)

Auxiliary

power point

(pg. 29)

Passenger air bag

deactivate switch*

(pg. 112)

Climate control system

(pg. 29)

Reverse sensing

system*

(pg. 27)

4WD selector*

(pg. 149)

Power adjustable foot

pedals*

(pg. 26)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a

low fuel condition indicated on the

fuel gauge (refer to Fuel Gauge in

this chapter for more information).

When refueling, after the light

comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the

advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must

be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also

illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON

position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a

computer that monitors the engine’s

emission control system. This

system is commonly known as the

On Board Diagnostics System (OBD

II). The OBD II system protects the

environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet

government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the

service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is

first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the

engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be

malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern

being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require

towing.

0000

00000

MPH

km/h

80 100

120

140

160

50 60

100

LOW

FUEL

DOOR

AJAR

LOW

RANGE 4 X 4

CRUISE

BRAKE

ABS

+ -

RPM

1000

PRN 21

FUEL FILL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

LOW

FUEL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run

poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely

tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank

with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly

installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles

without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service

Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold

engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional

vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced

at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.

You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and

deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available

opportunity.

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.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned ON. If the light

fails to illuminate, continues to flash

or remains on, have the system

serviced immediately.

Instrumentation

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL)

Illuminates when the Transmission

Control Switch (TCS), refer to

Overdrive control in the Controls

and Features chapter, has been

pushed turning the transmission

overdrive function OFF. When the TCIL (the word OFF on the gear

shift) light is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive

mode, refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and

operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is

detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control

Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle

serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to remind you to fasten your safety

belts. For more information, refer to

the Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to indicate a system check. Also

illuminates if the parking brake is

engaged. If the brake warning lamp

does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination

after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the

brake system should be inspected immediately.

OVERDRIVE

Instrumentation

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to indicate a system check. If the

light remains on, continues to flash

or fails to illuminate, have the

system serviced immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake

system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake

warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right

turn signal or the hazard lights are

turned on. If one or both of the

indicators stay on continuously or

flash faster, check for a burned-out

turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam

headlamps are turned on.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is

turned to the ON position and the

engine is off. The light also

illuminates when the battery is not

charging properly, requiring

electrical system service.

Four wheel drive low (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates after the

engine is STARTED. Illuminates

when four-wheel drive low is

engaged. If the light continues to

flash have the system serviced.

ABS

LOW

RANGE

Instrumentation

Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates after the

engine is STARTED. Illuminates

when 4x4 range is engaged. If the

light continues to flash have the system serviced.

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in

the ON position and any door is

open. It may also momentarily

illuminate after the engine is started

and all doors are closed.

Oil pressure/Engine coolant

This light will illuminate when the

ignition is in the ON position and

the:

•engine coolant temperature is

very high

•engine oil pressure is low

•engine is off

The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to

check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure

gauge.

Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine oil pressure

gauge in this chapter for more information.

Speed control

This light comes on when either the

COAST/SET or RES/ACCEL controls

are pressed. It turns off when the

speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition

is turned to the OFF position.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

4x4

DOOR

AJAR

CRUISE

Instrumentation

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and

safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the ignition key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or

ACC 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

(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime

Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the

vehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph).

Instrumentation

GAUGES

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much

fuel is in the fuel tank (when the

key is in the ON position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or after

refueling. The ignition should be in

the OFF position while the vehicle is

being refueled. When the gauge first

indicates empty, there is a small

amount of reserve fuel in the tank.

When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel

that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the

reserve fuel.

0000

00000

MPH

km/h

80 100

120

140

160

50 60

100

LOW

FUEL

CRUISE

ABS

+ -

RPM

1000

PRN 21

FUEL FILL

DOOR

AJAR

LOW

RANGE 4 X 4

BRAKE

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the

engine coolant. At normal operating

temperature, the needle remains

within the normal area (the area

between the “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 immediately and let the

engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant in the Maintenance and

care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the

coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication

will not be accurate.

Instrumentation

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers

(miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of

individual journeys. To reset,

depress the control.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in

revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer at the top of the scale may

damage the engine.

Instrumentation

Battery voltage gauge

This shows the battery voltage when

the ignition is in the ON position. If

the pointer moves and stays outside

the normal operating range (as

indicated by arrows), have the

vehicle’s electrical system checked

as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine oil pressure

in the system. Sufficient pressure

exists as long as the needle remains

in the normal range (the area

between the “L” and “H”).

If the gauge indicates low pressure,

stop the vehicle as soon as safely

possible and switch off the engine

immediately. Check the oil level.

Add oil if needed (refer to Engine

oil in the Maintenance and care

chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your

dealership or by a qualified technician.

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through

a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on

the trip computer for a display of status.

The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on

your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.

Instrumentation

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.

Trip computer features follow:

Selectable features

English/metric display

Press this control to change the trip

computer display between metric

and English units.

Mode control

Each press of the MODE control will

display a different feature as follows:

Average fuel economy. The

display will indicate the vehicle’s

average fuel economy in liters/100

km (or miles/gallon) since the

average fuel economy was last reset.

If you calculate your average fuel

economy by dividing liters of fuel

used by 100 kilometers traveled

(miles traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than

displayed for the following reasons:

•your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

•differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

•variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

•rounding of the displayed values to the nearest liter (gallon)

To reset the average fuel economy:

1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until average fuel economy is

displayed (this is the only resettable display).

Instrumentation

2. Press the E/M and MODE

controls simultaneously. The display

will illuminate the “AVG” indicator.

While the indicator is lit, release

both controls to reset the average

fuel economy.

Fuel range. This displays the approximate number of kilometers (miles)

left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to

empty may be inaccurate:

•with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (such as trailer

towing), but will eventually recover.

•if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline.

•if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank.

The fuel range function will flash for five seconds at the following

distances based on fuel remaining and fuel economy calculations:

•80 km (50 miles)

•40 km (25 miles)

•16 km (10 miles)

Outside air temperature

The temperature can be displayed in

Centigrade or Fahrenheit by

pressing the E/M control.

If the outside temperature falls

below 3°C (38°F), the display will

alternate from “ICE” to the outside

temperature at a two second rate

for one minute.

Off. In this mode the display is off.

Compass

The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle

heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

Instrumentation

The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuel

range modes and temperature modes.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large

buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic

or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass

accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration

of the compass.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in for your geographic

location by referring to the zone

map.

2. Locate the trip computer on the

overhead console.

3. Turn ignition to the ON position.

Instrumentation

4. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After

approximately four seconds, the trip

computer will enter zone setting

mode. Zone setting mode is

indicated when the display lights the

“ZONE” indicator.

5. Release both controls.

Subsequent pressing of either

control will increment the zone.

Press the control repeatedly until

the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the

trip computer.

6. To exit the zone setting mode and save the displayed zone in memory,

release both controls for greater than five seconds.

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and

high voltage lines.

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air

conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console.

2. Start the vehicle.

3. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After

approximately eight seconds, the

trip computer will enter CAL mode.

CAL mode is indicated when the

display lights the “CAL” indicator.

4. Release both controls. The display

will return to normal, except that

the CAL indicator will remain lit

until the compass is sucessfully

calibrated.

5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until

the CAL indicator turns off. It may take up to five circles to complete

calibration.

6. The compass is now calibrated.

Instrumentation

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Rotate the headlamp control to the

first position to turn on the parking

lamps. Rotate to the second position

to also turn on the headlamps.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light

sensitive automatic on-off control of

the exterior lights normally

controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the

lights on for approximately 20

seconds after the ignition switch is

turned to OFF.

To program the autolamp feature, do the following:

1. Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected.

2. Deselect the autolamps.

3. Put the ignition in RUN.

4. Put the ignition in OFF.

5. Select the autolamps. Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a

10 second period. At this point, the headlamps and parking lamps will

turn on.

6. Deselect the autolamps after the desired autolamp delay time

(maximum of 3 minutes). At this point, the headlamps and parking

lamps will turn off.

Controls and features

High beams

•Push forward to activate.

•Pull toward you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull toward you to activate and

release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:

•the ignition must be in the ON position and

•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system

does not activate with 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.

Controls and features

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates

the foglamps. The foglamps can be

turned on only when the headlamp

control is in the and position

and the high beams are not turned

on.

Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn foglamps on. The foglamp

indicator light will illuminate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel during headlamp

and parklamp operation.

•Rotate up to brighten.

•Rotate down to dim.

•Rotate to full up position (past

detent) to turn on interior lamps.

•Rotate to full down position (past

detent) to turn off interior lamps.

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal

should only be adjusted when the

vehicle is stopped and the gearshift

lever is in the P(Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to

adjust accelerator and brake pedal.

•Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you.

•Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you.

The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum

travel.

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals

or while the vehicle is moving.

PANEL

DIM

PEDALS

Controls and features

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

This control operates the 4WD.

Refer to the Driving chapter for

more information.

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of

obstacles near the rear bumper when the reverse gear is selected.

To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the

limitations on the reverse sensing system described below.

Reverse sensing is only an assist for some (generally large and fixed)

objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at “parking speeds” of

approximately 6 km/h (4 mph) or less. The weather may also affect the

function of RSS. RSS may have reduced performance, or be activated

in inclement weather. It is the driver’s responsibility for ensuring that

their path is clear when operating the vehicle.

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in

reverse and when using the reverse sensing system.

This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or

moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to

assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging

the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly

those close to the ground.

The RSS will assist the driver in detecting certain objects while the

vehicle slowly moves in reverse at speeds less than 6 km/h (4 mph). The

RSS is not effective at speeds greater than 6 km/h (4 mph) and may not

detect certain angular or moving objects.

4X4

HIGH

2WD 4X4

LOW

Controls and features

The reverse sensing system detects

obstacles within approximately 1.8

meters (5.9 ft.) of the rear bumper

with a decreased coverage area at

the outer corners of the bumper,

(refer to the figures for approximate

zone coverage areas). As you move

closer to the obstacle, the rate of

the tone increases. When the

distance to the obstacle is less than

25.0 cm (10 in.), the tone will sound

continuously. If the system detects a

stationary or receding object further

than 25.0 cm (10 in.) from the side

of the vehicle, the tone will sound

for only three seconds. Once the

system detects an object

approaching, the tone will sound

again.

The reverse sensing system is

automatically enabled when the gear

selector is placed in R (Reverse)

and the ignition is ON. A reverse

sensing control allows the driver to

disable the reverse sensing system only when the ignition is ON, and the

gear selector is in R (Reverse).

The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is disabled. The

system defaults to ON every time the reverse gear is selected. Press the

control to disable or enable the system.

The indicator will remain illuminated to indicate a failure of the reverse

sensing system.

The reverse sensing system may have reduced performance or an

increased chance of false detection if the tailgate is not locked in the

vertical position. When the tailgate is down, the driver may experience a

continuous or intermittent tone. This also applies if items being hauled in

the box do not fit entirely inside and protrude rearward.

OFF

Controls and features

Always keep the sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free

from dirt, snow and ice (do not clean the sensors with sharp

objects). These elements may cause the system to operate

inaccurately.

If the vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving

it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing

inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

Power outlets are designed for

accessory plugs only. Do not

hang any type of accessory or

accessory bracket from the plug.

Improper use of the power

outlet can cause damage not

covered by your warranty.

The auxiliary power point is located

on the instrument panel.

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use

the power point.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Heater only system (if equipped)

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated

in the vehicle.

POWER POINT

OFF

Controls and features

Temperature control

Controls the temperature of the

airflow inside the vehicle. On

heater-only systems, the air cannot

be cooled below the outside

temperature.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow

to the inside of the vehicle.

•(Panel) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

•OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from

entering the vehicle.

•(Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts.

•(Floor) -Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air

through the floor ducts.

•(Floor and defrost) -Distributes outside air through the floor

ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

•(Defrost) -Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

Operating tips

•In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in

DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once

the windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as

desired.

•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF

position.

•Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control

system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF

when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”

through the outside air inlet duct.

OFF

Controls and features

•Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate

control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is

parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from

contamination of outside pollutants.

•Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

•Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area at the

base of the windshield.

•Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects may

block airflow and reduce visibility through the windshield. Avoid

placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These objects

may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in addition

to damaging the climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or a sudden stop.

Manual heating and air conditioning system

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of air circulated

in the vehicle.

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

Controls and features

Temperature control knob

Controls the temperature of the

airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction of the airflow

to the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except

and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air

during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under

the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you

have stopped the vehicle.

•MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier

than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle

faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode

can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the

vehicle.

•A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C

but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel

registers.

•(Panel) -Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside

temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this

mode.

•OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from

entering the vehicle.

•(Panel and floor) -Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning

capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,

when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

Controls and features

hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts

will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel

registers.

•(Floor) -Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air

through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the

outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in

this mode.

•(Floor and defrost) -Distributes outside air through the

windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air

conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added

customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be

slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If

the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will

automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

•(Defrost) -Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner

will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips

•In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in DEF

before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once the

windshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system as

desired.

•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF or

MAX A/C position.

•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weather

conditions, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF

position.

•Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate control

system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF

when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”

through the outside air inlet duct.

•Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate

control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is

parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from

contamination of outside pollutants.

Controls and features

•If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warm

weather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently in

cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with the

windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the

vehicle. Once the vehicle has been “aired out”, operate the climate

control system as desired.

•Do not put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

•Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area at the

base of the windshield.

•Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can

block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.

Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. These

objects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, in

addition to damaging the climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions:

1. Select PANEL & FLOOR

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Set the fan speed to HI

4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows

To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panel

vents.

Controls and features

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

AM/FM Stereo

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower

volume.

1 2 3 4 AM/FM

SEEK

TONE

CLK

TUNE

TONE VOL

ST DX

VOL

PUSH

VOL

PUSH

VOL

PUSH

Controls and features

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.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio mode.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

•Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

•Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

•Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band.

•Press to find the next

listenable station up the

frequency band.

AM/FM

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with four station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to four preset AM stations and eight

FM stations (four in FM1 and four in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Press the TONE control once, then

use the volume knob to adjust the

desired level.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

Press the TONE control twice, then

use the volume knob to adjust the

desired level.

1 2 3 4

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

Controls and features

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

Press the TONE control three times,

then use the volume knob to adjust

the desired level.

Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

Press the TONE control four times,

then use the volume knob to adjust

the desired level.

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between

listening frequencies and clock

mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the

CLK control until CLOCK SET

appears in the display and press the

SEEK control:

•to decrease hours and

•to increase hours.

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

VOL

PUSH

TONE

CLK

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

Controls and features

To set the minute, press and hold

the CLK control until CLOCK SET

appears in the display and press the

TUNE control:

•to decrease minutes and

•to increase minutes.

The CLK control will allow you to

switch between media display mode

(radio station, stereo information,

etc.) and clock display mode (time).

When in clock mode, the media

information will display for ten

seconds, when the radio is turned

on, and then revert to clock

information. Any time that the media is changed, (new radio station,

etc.), the media information will again display for ten seconds before

reverting back to the clock. In media mode, the media information will

always be displayed.

AM/FM stereo cassette

TONE

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

BASS TREB BAL FADE

SIDE

EJ REW FF

1 - 2

TAPE

AMS

VOL - PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

CLK

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Controls and features

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio and tape modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

AM control to select from AM selections, and press the FM control to

select from FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

VOL - PUSH ON

Controls and features

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

•Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

•Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

•Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band.

•Press to find the next

listenable station up the

frequency band.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio

mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations

on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan

mode.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve

FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SCAN

Controls and features

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM or the FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

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BASS

TREB

Controls and features

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

Tape select

•To enter tape mode while in radio

mode, press the TAPE AMS

control.

BAL

FADE

TAPE

AMS

CLK

Controls and features

Automatic Music Search

The Automatic Music Search feature

allows you to quickly locate the

beginning of the tape selection

being played or to skip to the next

selection.

To activate the feature, momentarily

depress the TAPE AMS button.

Then, press either REW (for the

beginning of the current selection) or FF (to advance to the next

selection). The tape deck stops and returns to play mode when the AMS

circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST

have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE and 1–2 at the same

time to play the alternate side of a

tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a

tape.

Dolby姞noise reduction

Dolby威noise reduction operates

only in tape mode. Dolby威noise

reduction reduces the amount of

hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby威noise

reduction.

Dolby威noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby威

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby威” and the double-D symbol

are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

TAPE

AMS

CLK

SIDE

REW FF

1 - 2

Controls and features

Setting the clock

Press CLK to toggle between

listening frequencies and clock

mode while in radio mode.

To set the hour, press and hold the

CLK control and press the SEEK

control:

•to decrease hours and

•to increase hours.

To set the minute, press and hold

the CLK control and press the

TUNE control:

•to decrease minutes and

•to increase minutes.

TAPE

AMS

CLK

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

TAPE

AMS

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

The CLK control will allow you to switch between media display mode

(radio station, stereo information, etc.) and clock display mode (time).

When in clock mode, the media information will display for 10 seconds,

when the radio is turned on, and then revert to clock information. Any

time that the media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media

information will again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the

clock. In media mode, the media information will always be displayed.

Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Audio power can also be turned on

by pressing the AM/FM select

control or the tape/CD select

control. Audio power is turned off

by using the volume/power control.

FM 1

AMC

BL RF

REW FF

SCAN BASS TREB SEL BAL

TAPE

DISC

EJ CD

FADE

AUTO

CLK

SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

MUTE

VOL PUSH ON

SEEK

TUNE

AM FM

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DOLBY B NR

VOL - PUSH ON

Controls and features

Turn control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio, tape and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD changer mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

•Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

•Press to move to the next

frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located

there). Hold for quick movement.

VOL - PUSH ON

AM FM

Controls and features

Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped)

•Press to select the previous

disc in the CD changer. (Play will

begin on the first track of the

disc unless the CD changer is in

shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle

feature for more information.

Hold the control to continue

reversing through the remaining discs.

•Press to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control

to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

•Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band.

•Press to find the next

listenable station up the

frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

•Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

•Press to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seek function for CD or CD changer (if equipped)

•Press to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If a

selection has been playing for

three seconds or more and you

press , the CD changer will

replay that selection from the

beginning.

•Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After

the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc

will automatically replay.

Controls and features

Scan function

The scan function works in radio,

tape or CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations

on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s

first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the

tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Scan function in CD or CD changer mode (if equipped)

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first

track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the

control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve

FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune

adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

SCAN

AM FM

REW FF SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLE

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Controls and features

Autoset memory preset

Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your

original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips

when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autoset memory preset

1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls.

2. Press the AUTO control.

3. When the first six strong stations

are filled, the station stored in

memory preset control 1 will start

playing.

If there are less than six strong

stations available on the frequency

band, the remaining memory preset

controls will all store the last strong station available.

These stations are temporarily stored in the memory preset controls

(until deactivated) and are accessed in the same manner as your original

presets.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set

memory stations, press the AUTO control again.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control then press:

•to decrease the bass output

and

•to increase the bass output.

AUTO

CLK

BASS TREB

SEL

Controls and features

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control then press:

•to decrease the treble output

and

•to increase the treble output.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

Press the BAL control then press:

•to shift sound to the left and

•to shift sound to the right.

BASS TREB

SEL

BAL FADE

SEL

Controls and features

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

Press the FADE control then press:

•to shift the sound to the

front and

•to shift the sound to the rear.

Tape/CD select

•To begin tape play (with a tape

loaded into the audio system)

while in the radio or CD mode,

press the TAPE control. Press the

button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast

forward function.

•To begin CD play (if CD(s) are

loaded), press the CD control.

The first track of the disc will

begin playing. If returning from

radio or tape mode, CD play will begin where it stopped last.

With the dual media audio system, press the CD control to toggle

between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or

discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may

occur.

BAL FADE

SEL

TAPE CD

Controls and features

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape

and CD modes.

•In tape mode, radio play will

continue until rewind is stopped

(with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

•In CD mode, pressing the REW control rewinds the CD within the

current track.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in

tape and CD modes.

•In the tape mode, tape direction

will automatically reverse when

the end of the tape is reached.

•In CD mode, pressing the control fast forwards the CD within the

current track.

Tape direction select

Press SIDE 1–2 to play the alternate

side of a tape.

Eject function

Press the EJ control to stop and

eject a tape.

Press the EJ control to stop and

eject a CD.

REW

SIDE 1-2

Controls and features

Dolby姞noise reduction

Dolby威noise reduction operates in

tape mode. Dolby威noise reduction

reduces the amount of hiss and

static during tape playback.

Press the control to activate (and deactivate) the Dolby威noise

reduction.

Dolby威noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby威

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby威” and the double-D

symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby威Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

Compression adjust

Compression adjust brings soft and

loud CD passages together for a

more consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activate

and deactivate compression adjust.

Shuffle feature

The shuffle feature operates in CD

mode (if equipped) and plays all

tracks on the current disc in random

order. If equipped with the CD

changer, the shuffle feature

continues to the next disc after all tracks on the current disc are played.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will

continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.

COMP

SHUFFLE

Controls and features

Setting the clock

To set the hour, press and hold the

CLK control and press SEEK:

•to decrease hours and

•to increase hours.

To set the minute, press and hold

the CLK control and press TUNE:

•to decrease minutes and

•to increase minutes.

If your vehicle has a separate clock

module, (other than the digital radio

display), the CLK button will not

function in the above manner.

AUTO

CLK

SEEK SEEK

TUNE TUNE

AUTO

CLK

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

The CLK button will allow you to

switch between media display mode

(radio station, stereo information,

etc.) and clock display mode (time).

When in clock mode, the media

information will display for 10

seconds, when the radio is turned

on, and then revert to clock

information. Any time that the

media is changed, (new radio station, etc.), the media information will

again display for 10 seconds before reverting back to the clock. In media

mode, the media information will always be displayed.

Mute mode

Press the MUTE control to mute the

playing media. Press the MUTE

control again to return to the

playing media.

Premium AM/FM Stereo In Dash Six CD Radio

AUTO

CLK

MUTE

LOAD

SHUF COMP

MUTE

SEL

BALBASS

FADETREB

SCAN DISC

TUNE

PUSH ON

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Controls and features

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Turn the control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio and CD modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode.

PUSH ON

Controls and features

Tune adjust in radio mode

•Press to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold the

control to move through the

frequencies quickly.

•Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not

a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Tune adjust for CD mode

•Press to select the previous

disc. (Play will begin on the first

track of the disc unless shuffle

mode is engaged.) Refer to

Shuffle feature for more

information. Hold the control to

continue reversing through the discs.

•Press to select the next disc. Hold the control to fast-forward

through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function works in radio or CD mode.

Seek function in radio mode

•Press to find the next

listenable station down the

frequency band. SEEK DOWN

will display.

•Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

SEEK UP will display.

Controls and features

Seek function in CD mode

•Press to seek to the previous

track of the current disc. If the

beginning of the disc is reached,

the CD player seeks to the

beginning of the last track on the

current disc and begins playing.

•Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After

the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc

will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or

CD mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations

on the frequency band. Press the SCAN control again to stop the scan

mode.

Scan function in CD mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first

track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the

control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve

FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. Press the

AM/FM control to toggle between AM, FM1, or FM2.

2. Press the SEEK control to access the next listenable station up or

down the frequency band. Press the TUNE control to go up or down the

listening band in individual increments.

3. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more information on

selecting a station.

Controls and features

4. Press and hold a memory preset control. The playing media will mute

momentarily. When the sound returns, the station is held in memory on

the control you selected. The display will read SAVED.

Autostore

Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without

losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful

on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting autostore

1. Press and momentarily hold the AM/FM control.

2. AUTOSET will flash in the display

as the frequency band is scrolled

through.

3. When the six strongest stations

are filled, the station stored in

memory preset control 1 will start playing.

If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band,

the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong

station available.

To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system’s manually set

memory stations, press the AM/FM control again.

Controls and features

CD select

CD mode may be entered by

pressing the CD control and the

LOAD control. Load the CD into the

audio system. The first track of the

disc will begin playing. After that,

CD play will begin where it stopped last.

If an alternative CD is desired, press the corresponding preset control

(1–6) of a loaded CD, or press the TUNE control to access the other

loaded CDs.

NO CD will display if the CD control is activated when there is not a CD

present in the audio system.

NO CD will illuminate in the display if the CD control and a present

number (that is currently empty) are pressed. The system will play the

next available disc.

If your vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, pressing the CD control

again will allow you to toggle between accessing the multi disc system

and the CD changer. The display will read CD or CDDJ.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or

discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may

occur.

Display description

Six circles are always lit in the digital display. These signify the six CD

slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot

(1–6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty,

there is no CD in that particular slot.

Load

The load feature allows you to load

single CDs into the player internal

to the radio.

This six disc CD player is equipped with a CD door. Compact

discs should only be inserted into the player after the door has

been opened by the player. Do not attempt to force the door

open. Compact discs should only be loaded by pressing the LOAD

control.

Controls and features

Press the LOAD control. (You can choose which slot will be loaded by

pressing the desired preset number. If you do not choose a slot, the

system will choose the next available one.) Wait until the CD door opens.

Load the CD into the player. LOADING CD# is displayed. When the CD

has been loaded, the door will close and the CD will begin to play. For

example, to load a CD into slot 2, press the LOAD control and then press

preset 2.

Auto load

This feature allows you to autoload

up to 6 discs into the multi disc CD

player internal to the radio.

Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The

CD door will open. Load the desired disc, one at a time. The CD is

loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time

the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and

the player will move to the next slot after each disc has been loaded.

The process is repeated until all 6 slots are full. The audio system plays

the last CD loaded and the display is updated. If some slots are already

full and autoload is activated, the system will fill all empty slots.

Eject

Press the EJ control to stop and

eject a CD. You can choose which

CD will be ejected by pressing the

EJ control and the desired preset

number (1–6). For example, to eject CD 2, press the EJ control and then

press the preset 2 control. If you do not choose a specific CD, the player

will eject the current CD.

If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the

player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when

the ignition is ON or OFF.

Auto eject

Press and momentarily hold the EJ

control to engage auto eject. All CDs

which are present in the player will

be ejected one at a time. If a CD is

ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will

automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition

is ON or OFF.

Controls and features

Rewind

The rewind control works in CD

modes.

Press and hold the REW control

until the desired selection is

reached. If the beginning of the disc is reached, the CD will begin play at

the first track. Release the control to disengage rewind mode.

When in rewind mode, your audio system will automatically lower the

volume level of the playing media.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in

CD modes.

Press and hold the FF control until

the desired selection is reached. If

the end of the disc is reached, the CD will return to the first track on

the first disc. Release the control to disengage fast forward mode.

When in fast forward mode, your audio system will automatically lower

the volume level of the playing media.

Shuffle feature

Press the SHUF control until the

desired shuffle mode is displayed.

The audio system will then engage

the desired shuffle mode.

When engaged, the shuffle feature has two different modes: SHUFFLE

DISC and SHUFFLE TRK.

SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the

audio system.

SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order.

Compression feature (if equipped)

The compression feature operates in

CD mode and brings soft and loud

CD passages together for a more

consistent listening level.

SEL

Controls and features

On Audiophile audios, press the MENU control until compression status

is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the compression feature

when COMP OFF is displayed. Press the SEL control again to disable the

feature when COMP ON is displayed.

On Premium audios, press the

COMP control until COMP ON is

displayed.

Bass adjust

The bass adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s bass output.

Press the BASS control. Use the

SEL control to increase or decrease

the amount of bass.

Treble adjust

The treble adjust control allows you

to increase or decrease the audio

system’s treble output.

Press the TREB control. Use the

SEL control to increase or decrease

the amount of treble.

Speaker balance adjust

Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and left

speakers.

Press the BAL control. Use the SEL

control to adjust the sound between

the speakers.

Speaker fade adjust

Speaker sound can be adjusted

between the front and rear

speakers.

Press the FADE control. Use the

SEL control to adjust the sound

between the front and rear speakers.

SEL

BASS

TREB

SEL

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

SEL

BAL

FADE

SEL

Controls and features

Menu mode

The MENU control allows you to

access many different features

within your audio system. There are

three sets of menus available

depending upon which mode or

feature is activated.

While in FM mode, two menus are

available. If RDS is turned OFF,

you can access the following:

•SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

•SELECT MINUTES — Refer to Setting the clock.

•RDS OFF — Refer to Radio data system feature.

If RDS is turned ON, you can access the following:

•TRAFFIC ON/OFF-Refer to Traffic announcements.

•FIND type-Refer to Program type.

•SHOW (NAME, TYPE, NONE)- Refer to Radio data system feature.

•RDS ON— Refer to Radio data system feature.

•SELECT HOURS — Refer to Setting the clock.

•SELECT MINUTES —Refer to Setting the clock.

When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES

or COMP ON/OFF.

SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows you to adjust the hours

and minutes. Refer to Setting the clock.

TRAFFIC ON/OFF— Traffic announcements can be programmed as local

or distant. Refer to Traffic announcements.

RDS ON/OFF— This feature allows your audio system to receive text

information from RDS-equipped FM radio stations. Refer to Radio Data

System feature.

FIND type — Allows you to select your desired FM program type and

search for that selection.

SHOW — Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the

radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or

NONE (deactivates the RDS display).

Controls and features

Radio data system (RDS) feature

This feature allows your audio

system to receive text information

from RDS-equipped FM radio

stations.

To activate RDS:

•When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.

•Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).

RDS features:

Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through

the following selections:

Traffic announcements

This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode.

These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.

When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD

play.

•Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed.

•Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read

TRAFFIC ON.

This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic

announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the

volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level

will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic

announcements will be at the selected volume level.

To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON

displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.

Traffic announcements not available in most U.S. markets.

SEL

Controls and features

Program type

This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their

program type.

Press the MENU control until FIND

program type is displayed.

Use the SEL control to select the

program type. With the feature on,

use the SEEK or SCAN control to

find the desired program type from the following selections:

•Classic

•Country

•Info

•Jazz

•Oldies

•R&B

•Religious

•Rock

•Soft

•Top 40

Show

This feature allows you to select the

type of RDS broadcast information

the radio will regularly show in the

display.

With RDS activated, press the

MENU control until SHOW is

displayed.

Use the SEL control to select TYPE

(displays the RDS program type:

rock, jazz, etc), NAME (displays the name of the radio station) or NONE

(deactivates the RDS display).

SEL

Controls and features

Digital signal processing (if equipped)

The digital signal processing (DSP) feature allows you to change the

signal mode to suit your listening tastes.

Press the DSP control to access the

DSP menu. Press the SEL control to

enter one of the following modes:

•DSP OFF

•SIGNAL MODE

•OCCUPANCY MODE

Use the SEL control to select the

desired signal mode (the selected

mode will appear in the display).

The following signal modes can be

selected:

•DSP OFF—disengages the feature

•NEWS—”voice-only” type of sound with a limited audio band

•JAZZ CLUB—jazz club with clearly reflected sounds

•HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000

•CHURCH—church with a high vault

•STADIUM—outdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000

Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes. Use the

SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the

vehicle. The following occupancy modes can be selected:

•ALL SEATS

•DRIVER SEAT

•REAR SEATS

DSP SEL

SEL

Controls and features

Phone mode

This feature allows you to control

the factory-installed cellular phone

(if equipped) through the radio

controls.

•Press the phone/mute control to enter phone mode. The playing media

will mute.

•Use SEEK, TUNE or radio presets 1 through 6 to select a phone

number previously programmed in the phone.

•Press the phone/mute control again to send and end calls.

This control will mute the playing media even if your vehicle is not

equipped with a factory-installed cellular phone.

Press the control again to return to the playing media.

Setting the clock

Press the MENU control until

SELECT HOUR or SELECT

MINUTE is displayed.

Use the SEL control to manually set

the time.

•Press to increase

hours/minutes.

•Press to decrease

hours/minutes.

Cleaning compact discs

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean

discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to

the edge. Do not use circular motion.

CD and CD changer care

•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended

periods of time.

•Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer

magazine.

SEL

Controls and features

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or

discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may

occur.

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)

Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to

12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care

•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

•Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or

extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme

temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

•Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not

being played.

Radio frequency information

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio

and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies

AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies

are:

•AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz

•FM 87.9

, 88.1–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Some radios may tune up to 1710 kHz.

Some radios may tune down to 87.7 MHz.

Radio reception factors

Three factors can affect radio reception:

•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.

The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km

(24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation.” Signal

modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their

strength/volume relative to other stations.

Controls and features

•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s

antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.

Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering

structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal.

•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger

signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may

temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station

frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it

will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and service

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION

1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical

accessories such as the radio to

operate while the engine is not

running.

2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,

automatic transmission gearshift

lever and allows key removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all

accessories without locking the

steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key

position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

Controls and features

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

•Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

•Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn speed control on

•Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannot be controlled

until the vehicle is traveling at or

above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not shift the gearshift lever

into N (Neutral) with the speed

control on.

Do not use the speed

control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,

slippery, or unpaved.

OFF

Controls and features

To turn speed control off

•Press OFF or

•Turn off the vehicle ignition.

Once speed control is switched off,

the previously programmed set

speed will be erased.

To set a speed

•Press SET ACCEL. For speed

control to operate, the speed

control must be ON and the

vehicle speed must be greater

than 48 km/h (30 mph).

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

momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the

set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set

speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next

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

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set

speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.

Pressing RES will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that

are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

OFF

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Controls and features

To set a higher set speed

•Press and hold SET ACCEL.

Release the control when the

desired vehicle speed is reached

•Press and release SET ACCEL to

operate the Tap-Up function.

Each press will increase the set

speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

•Accelerate with your accelerator

pedal. When the desired vehicle

speed is reached, press and release SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed

control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to

the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed

•Press and hold COAST. Release

the control when the desired

speed is reached or

•Press and release COAST to

operate the Tap-Down function.

Each press will decrease the set

speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

•Depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed is

reached, press SET ACCEL.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

Controls and features

To disengage speed control

•Depress the brake pedal or

•Depress the clutch pedal

(if equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will

not erase the previously

programmed set speed.

Pressing OFF will erase the

previously programmed set speed.

OFF

Controls and features

To return to a previously set speed

•Press RES. For RES to operate,

the vehicle speed must be faster

than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Indicator light

This light comes on when either the

SET ACCEL or RES controls are

pressed. The vehicle speed must be

at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFF

control is pressed, the brake or clutch is applied, or the ignition is turned

to the OFF position.

RES

SET

ACCEL

COAST

CRUISE

Controls and features

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

Pull the tilt steering control toward

you to move the steering wheel up

or down. Hold the control while

adjusting the wheel to the desired

position, then release the control to

lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in

the Roadside emergencies chapter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control

to the desired interval, low or high

speed position.

The bars of varying length are for

intermittent wipers. When in this

position rotate the control upward

for fast intervals and downward for

slow intervals.

Controls and features

Push the control on the end of the

stalk to activate washer. Push and

hold for a longer wash cycle. The

washer will automatically shut off

after ten seconds of continuous use.

OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Activating overdrive

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

The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through

all available gears.

Deactivating overdrive

Press the Transmission Control

Switch (TCS) located on the end of

the gearshift lever. The

Transmission Control Indicator Light

(TCIL) (the word OFF) will

illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever.

The transmission will operate in all

gears except overdrive. To return to

normal overdrive mode, press the

Transmission Control Switch again.

The TCIL (the word OFF) will no

longer be illuminated.

When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will

automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode.

For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission

control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission

Operation section of the Driving chapter.

OVERDRIVE

OVERDRIVE OFF

Controls and features

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

•Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

•Press the bottom portion of the

rocker switch to open.

One touch down

•Press AUTO completely down and

release quickly. The driver’s

window will open fully. Depress

again to stop window operation.

AUTO

Controls and features

Window lock

The window lock feature allows only

the driver to operate the power

windows.

To lock out all the window controls

except for the driver’s press the left

side of the control. Press the right

side to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay (if equipped)

With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten

minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until

any door is opened.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press U to unlock all doors and L to

lock all doors.

Controls and features

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

When these locks are set, the rear

doors cannot be opened from the

inside. The rear doors can be

opened from the outside when the

doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on

rear edge of each rear door and

must be set separately for each

door. Setting the lock for one door

will not automatically set the lock

for both doors.

Move lock control up to engage the

childproof lock. Move control down

to disengage childproof locks.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

The ignition can be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror

or R to adjust the right mirror.

MIRRORS

L R

Controls and features

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

4. Adjust spotter mirrors (if equipped) manually.

Fold-away mirrors

Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space,

like an automatic car wash.

The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extend

approximately 76 mm (3 inches).

MIRRORS

L R

Controls and features

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)

Both mirrors are heated

automatically to remove ice, mist

and fog when the rear window

defrost is activated.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or attempt to

readjust the mirror glass if it is

frozen in place. These actions could

cause damage to the glass and

mirrors.

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn on the visor mirror lamps,

lift the mirror cover open.

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These

include:

•Utility compartment with

cassette/CD holder

•Coin holder

•Pen holder

•Writing surface

Controls and features

•Utility compartment

•Coin holder

•Pen holder

•Writing surface

•Space for lap-top computer

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors

without a key.

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK

position.

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,

ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to the

dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Controls and features

Unlocking the doors

Press this control to unlock the

driver’s door. The interior lamps will

illuminate.

Press the control a second time

within five seconds to unlock all

doors.

Locking the doors

Press this control to lock all doors.

To confirm all doors are closed and

locked, press the control a second

time within five seconds. The doors

will lock again, the horn will chirp

and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are ajar, the horn

will make two quick chirps,

reminding you to properly close all

doors.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press this control to activate the

alarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press the

control again or turn the ignition to

ACC or ON.

Panic alarm will only operate with

the ignition in the OFF position.

Controls and features

Replacing the battery

The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery

CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to

10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating

range can be caused by:

•weather conditions

•nearby radio towers

•structures around the vehicle

•other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

halves of the transmitter near the

key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE

FRONT PART OF THE

TRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side of new

battery in the same orientation.

Refer to the diagram inside the

transmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves back

together.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to

unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.

The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition

is turned to the RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if

equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry

system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

•they have been turned on with the dimmer control or

•any door is open

The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 45 minutes after the

ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

Controls and features

Replacing lost transmitters

If a remote transmitter has been lost

and you would like to remove it

from the vehicle’s memory, or you

would like to purchase additional

remote transmitters and have them

programmed to your vehicle:

•Take all your vehicle’s

transmitters to your dealer for

programming, or

•Perform the programming

procedure yourself

Programming remote transmitters

It is necessary to have all (maximum of four — original and/or new) of

your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.

To program the transmitters yourself:

•Place the key in the ignition and

turn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF)

and cycle between 3 (OFF) and

4(ON) eight times in rapid

succession (within 10 seconds)

with the eighth turn ending in the

4 (ON) position. The doors will

lock/unlock to confirm that

programming mode has been

entered.

•Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any

button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the

remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds

pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming

mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)

•Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.

The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has

been programmed.

•When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn

the ignition to 3 (OFF) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will

lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

Controls and features

TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a

tailgate lock designed to prevent

theft of the tailgate.

•Insert ignition key and turn to the

right to engage lock.

•Turn ignition key to the left to

unlock.

TAILGATE REMOVAL

Your tailgate is removable to allow

more room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry the

spring clip (on each connector) past

the head of the support screw.

Disconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift left side off of its hinge.

To install, follow the removal

procedures in reverse order.

Controls and features

SEATING

Full bench seat (if equipped)

•Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or backward.

Ensure that the seat is relatched

into place.

•Pull up on the release lever

located at the bottom of the

seatback to quickly fold the

seatback forward.

40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped)

•Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or backward.

Ensure the seat is relatched into

place.

•Pull the seatback handle up to

recline the seat.

•Push down the release lever

located at the bottom of the

seatback to quickly fold the

seatback forward.

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Captain’s chair (if equipped)

•Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or rearward.

Make sure that the seat is

relatched into place.

•Pull the release lever handle

located on the side of the seat up

to move the seat back forward or

backward.

•Push down the release lever (if

equipped) located at the bottom

of the seatback to quickly fold the

seatback forward.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring

people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’s

safety belt in the event of a collision.

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

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Press to raise or lower the front

portion of the seat cushion.

Press to raise or lower the rear

portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat

forward, backward, up or down.

Using the manual lumbar support

Turn the lumbar support control

toward the front of vehicle to move

the lumbar support forward for

more direct support.

Turn the lumbar support control

toward the rear of vehicle to move

the lumbar support back for less

direct support.

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Heated seats (if equipped)

To operate the heated seats:

•Push control to activate.

•Push again to deactivate.

The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.

FOLDING UP THE REAR SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED — SUPERCAB ONLY)

The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. Each seat cushion can be

flipped up into the seatback position.

1. Pull control to release seat

cushion.

2. Rotate seat cushion up until it

locks into vertical storage position.

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RETURNING THE SEAT TO SEATING POSITION

Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether the

seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause

injury during a sudden stop.

1. Pull control on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from

storage position.

2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they

can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is

provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to

ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a

safety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Seating and safety restraints

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that

are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the

outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)

Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder.

3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle (the buckle closest to

the direction the tongue is coming

from) until you hear a snap and feel

it latch. Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release

button and remove the tongue from

the buckle.

Seating and safety restraints

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are

combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat

outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free

shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in

response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes

suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of

approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will

lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

On SuperCab and CrewCab models, the front seat belt system can also

be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.

Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up by pulling

quickly on the belt.

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will

still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode

•Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or

outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and

under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever

possible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for

Children later in this chapter.

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How to use the automatic locking mode

•Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

•Grasp the shoulder portion and

pull downward until the entire

belt is extracted.

•Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking

sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking

mode.

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How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching

hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any

collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also

be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is

noted.

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract

completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the

vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

After any vehicle collision, the front passenger outboard seat belt

system must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that

the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still

functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked for

proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or

any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked

according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could

increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Energy Management Feature

•This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management

feature at the front outboard seating position to help further reduce

the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

•The front outboard seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is

designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is

designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

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Safety belt replacement label

The short plastic boot on the front

safety belt at the passenger

outboard anchor location covers a

“Replace Belt” label on the safety

belt.

In the event of a collision, the

colored label (REPLACE BELT)

may become visible. If this occurs,

the safety belt must be replaced.

Whenever the yellow

portion of the label is

visible, the safety belt must be

replaced.

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Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of

the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.

Safety belt pretensioner

Your vehicle may be equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver

and front outboard passenger seating positions.

The Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) seat is equipped with a buckle

pretensioner. Do NOT place objects between the seats, this could

interfere with the functioning of the pretensioner. For the SuperCab and

CrewCab base bench seats and all Regular Cab seating positions, the

seatbelts are equipped with a retractor pretensioner.

The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate only during certain

frontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the

lap and shoulder belts in such a way that they fit more snugly against

the body.

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (including

retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle

is involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety belt

pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this

chapter.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above

conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of

a collision.

Front safety belt height adjustment

If your vehicle has seat integrated restraints you will not have safety belt

height adjustments.

Your vehicle may have safety belt height adjustments for the driver and

front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder.

Seating and safety restraints

•Regular Cab and 4–door CrewCab

•4–door Super Cab (if equipped)

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To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height

adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height

adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in

place.

Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and

increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the center lap belt

The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the

hips, not across the waist.

Insert the tongue into the correct

buckle (the buckle closest to the

direction the tongue is coming

from). To lengthen the belt, turn the

tongue at a right angle to the belt

and pull across your lap until it

reaches the buckle. To tighten the

belt, pull the loose end of the belt

through the tongue until it fits

snugly across the hips.

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Shorten and fasten the belt when

not in use.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8

inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number

611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety

belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on

the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too

short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the

fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a

chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition switch

is turned to the ON position...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates 1-2 minutes and the

warning chime sounds 4-8

seconds.

The driver’s safety belt is buckled

while the indicator light is

illuminated and the warning chime

is sounding...

The safety belt warning light and

warning chime turn off.

The driver’s safety belt is buckled

before the ignition switch is turned

to the ON position...

The safety belt warning light and

indicator chime remain off.

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Belt minder

The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt

warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the

driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently

sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the

instrument cluster.

If... Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the vehicle has

reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph)

and 1-2 minutes have elapsed

since the ignition switch has been

turned to ON...

The Belt Minder feature is

activated - the safety belt warning

light illuminates and the warning

chime sounds for 6 seconds every

30 seconds, repeating for

approximately 5 minutes or until

safety belt is buckled.

The driver’s safety belt is buckled

while the safety belt indicator light

is illuminated and the safety belt

warning chime is sounding...

The Belt Minder feature will not

activate.

The driver’s safety belt is buckled

before the ignition switch is turned

to the ON position...

The Belt Minder feature will not

activate.

The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wear

safety belts all of the time.

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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:

(All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given... Consider...

“Crashes are rare

events”

36 700 crashes occur every day.

The more we

drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events,

even for good drivers. 1in4ofuswillbe

seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.

“I’m not going far” 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.

“Belts are

uncomfortable”

We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If

you are uncomfortable - try different positions for

the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback

which should be as upright as possible; this can

improve comfort.

“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder reminds

us to take a few seconds to buckle up.

“Seat belts don’t

work”

Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of

death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars,

and by 60% in light trucks.

“Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle

crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.

“Belts wrinkle my

clothes”

Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more

than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are

unbelted.

“The people I’m

with don’t wear

belts”

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more

often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.

Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate

behavior they see.

“I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection when used with

safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to

inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.

“I’d rather be

thrown clear”

Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40

times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help

prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR CRASH”.

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt

Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of

injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt

Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.

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One time disable

Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an

ignition ON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle

only.

Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature

Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the

deactivation/activation programming procedure.

The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the

following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that:

•The parking brake is set.

•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral

position (manual transmission).

•The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

•All vehicle doors are closed.

•The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.

•The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped

with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure).

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt

Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT

START THE ENGINE.)

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2

minutes.)

•Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated.

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

safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during Belt Minder

warning activation.

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

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

safety belt unbuckled.

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•After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three

seconds.

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,

buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.

•This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable Belt

Minder if it is currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by the safety belt

warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.

8. Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is provided by:

•The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three

seconds.

•Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.

•Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per

second for three seconds.

9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is

complete.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work

properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there

are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies,

including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle

support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters

(if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety

seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), LATCH child seat tether

anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should

be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt

assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if

the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do

not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be

replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be

inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt

assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the

Maintenacne and Care section.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module

which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the

event of a collision this module may save information related to the

collision including information about the air bag system and impact

severity. This information will assist Ford in the servicing of your vehicle

and may help Ford better understand real world collisions and further

improve the safety of future vehicles.

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

The supplemental restraint system

is designed to work with the safety

belt to help protect the driver and

right front passenger from certain

upper body injuries.

Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or

gently and the risk of injury from a

deploying air bag is greatest close to

the trim covering the air bag

module.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is

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Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air

bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

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

•Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

•Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright

position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing

objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing

serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag

supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Se your Ford or

Lincoln Mercury dealer.

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

bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the

performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not

modify the front end of the vehicle.

Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect

the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of

injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions

about the appropriate installation of additional equipment.

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Removing the blocker beam without installing snow plow

attachment hardware may effect air bag deployment in a crash.

Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow

attachment hardware is installed on the vehicle.

Children and air bags

For additional important safety information, read all information on

safety restraints in this guide.

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow these

instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal

injuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant

seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger

air bag is turned off. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The air bag SRS is designed to

activate when the vehicle sustains

sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

The fact that the air bags did not

inflate in a collision does not mean

that something is wrong with the

system. Rather, it means the forces

were not of the type sufficient to

cause activation. Air bags are

designed to inflate in frontal and

near-frontal collisions, not rollover,

side-impact, or rear-impacts.

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The air bags inflate and deflate

rapidly upon activation. After air bag

deployment, it is normal to notice a

smoke-like, powdery residue or

smell the burnt propellant. This may

consist of cornstarch, talcum

powder (to lubricate the bag) or

sodium compounds (e.g., baking

soda) that result from the

combustion process that inflates the

air bag. Small amounts of sodium

hydroxide may be present which

may irritate the skin and eyes, but

none of the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to help

reduce serious injuries, it may also

cause minor abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air

bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of

death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or

internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly

restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag

deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly

restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while

maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not

touch them after inflation.

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function

again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a

collision.

The SRS consists of:

•driver and passenger (if equipped) air bag modules (which include the

inflators and air bags),

•one or more impact and safing sensors,

•a readiness light and tone

•and the electrical wiring which connects the components.

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The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the

supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact

sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air

bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to

indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness

section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air

bag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

•The readiness light will either

flash or stay lit.

•The readiness light will not

illuminate immediately after

ignition is turned on.

•A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced

at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless

serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a

collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles

(including pretensioners)

For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local

dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by

qualified personnel.

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Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)

An air bag ON/OFF switch

has been installed in this

vehicle. Before driving, always

look at the face of the switch to

be sure the switch is in the proper

position in accordance with these

instructions and warnings. Failure

to put the switch in a proper

position can increase the risk of

serious injury or death in a

collision.

Turning the passenger air bag off

1. Insert the ignition key, turn the

switch to OFF position and hold in

OFF position while removing the

key.

2. When the ignition is turned to the

ON position the OFF light

illuminates briefly, momentarily

shuts off and then turns back on.

This indicates that the passenger air

bag is deactivated.

If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch

is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the

passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury

dealer immediately.

In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always

remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF

switch.

PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF

PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF

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Turning the passenger air bag back on

The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON.

1. Insert the ignition key and turn

the switch to ON.

2. The OFF light will briefly

illuminate when the ignition is

turned to On. This indicates that the

passenger air bag is operational.

If the light is illuminated when the passenger air bag switch is in

the ON position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the

passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury

dealer immediately.

The passenger side air bag should always be ON (the air bag OFF light

should not be illuminated) unless the passenger is a person who meets

the requirements stated either in Category 1, 2 or 3 of the

NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation criteria which follows.

The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating

positions have been specifically designed to function together

with the air bags in certain types of crashes. When you turn OFF your

air bag, you not only lose the protection of the air bag, you also may

reduce the effectiveness of your safety belt system, which was

designed to work with the air bag. If you are not a person who meets

the requirements stated in the NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation

criteria turning OFF the air bag can increase the risk of serious injury

or death in a collision.

Always transport children who are 12 and younger in the rear

seat. Always use safety belts and child restraints properly. If a

child in a rear facing infant seat must be transported in front, the

passenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is because the back of the

infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of a fatal

injury to the infant when the air bag inflates is substantial.

PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF

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The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an air

bag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening

injuries, air bags must open with great force, and this force can pose a

potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seat

occupant is not properly buckled up. The most effective way to reduce

the risk of unnecessary air bag injuries without reducing the overall

safety of the vehicle is to make sure all occupants are properly

restrained in the vehicle, especially in the front seat. This provides the

protection of safety belts and permits the air bags to provide the

additional protection they were designed to provide. If you choose to

deactivate your air bag, you are losing the very significant risk reducing

benefits of the air bag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the

safety belts, because safety belts in modern vehicles are designed to

work as a safety system with the air bags.

Read all air bag Warning labels in the vehicle as well as the other

important air bag instructions and Warnings in this Owner’s Guide.

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)

1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat

because:

•the vehicle has no rear seat;

•the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing

infant seat; or

•the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s

physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so that

the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat

because:

•the vehicle has no rear seat;

•although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever

possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front

because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the vehicle; or

•the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s

physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

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3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which,

according to his or her physician:

•causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger;

and

•makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and

allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or

windshield in a crash.

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the

driver and/or right front passenger. These particular belts are

specifically designed to work with air bags to help reduce the risk of

injury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed to

give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce

concentration of force on an occupant’s chest and reduce the risk of

certain bone fractures and injuries to underlying organs. In a crash, if

the air bag is turned OFF, this energy management safety belt might

permit the person wearing the belt to move forward enough to incur a

serious or fatal injury. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the

occupant, the greater the risk is. Be sure the air bag is turned ON for

any person who does not qualify under the NHTSA deactivation

criteria.

Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)

1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat

because:

•my vehicle has no rear seat;

•the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infant

seat; or

•the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s

physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can monitor the infant’s condition.

2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or under must ride in the

front seat because:

•my vehicle has no rear seat;

•although children age 12 and under ride in the rear seat whenever

possible, children age 12 and under have no option but to sometimes

ride in the front seat because rear seat space is insufficient; or

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•the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’s

physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can monitor the child’s condition.

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that,

according to his or her physician:

•poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys; and

•makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deployment

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and

experiencing a crash without the protection offered by the air bag