Scort Ingles

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6

Controls and features 17

Seating and safety restraints 65

Starting and driving

Starting 93

Driving 98

Roadside emergencies 114

Servicing

Maintenance and care 135

Capacities and specifications 189

Customer assistance 196

Reporting safety defects 208

Index 209

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Copyright 2001 Ford Motor Company

Contents

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The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm.

ICONSIndicates a safety alert. Read thefollowing section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information relatedto recycling and otherenvironmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of wastecleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towardsprotecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding childsafety restraints. Refer to Seatingand safety restraints for moreinformation.

Indicates that this Owner Guidecontains information on this subject.Please refer to the Index to locatethe appropriate section which willprovide you more information.

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WARNINGSWarnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personalinjury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and itsequipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLEThere are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. Duringthe first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This isrecommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDEThe information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing.Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurringobligation.

EMISSION WARRANTYThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer tothe Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your OwnersGuide.

Introduction

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

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert See Owners Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat InstallationWarning

Child Seat TetherAnchorage

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

WindshieldDefrost/Demist

Rear WindowDefrost/Demist

Power WindowsFront/Rear

Power Window Lockout

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety DoorLock/Unlock

Interior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine CoolantEngine CoolantTemperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct FluidLevel

MAXMIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger CompartmentAir Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

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Headlamp/turnsignal control

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Power sideview mirrors*

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Instrument cluster(pg. 8)

Foglamp control *(pg. 45)

Driver air bag(pg. 79)

Speed control*(pg. 46)

Instrument paneldimmer switch

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Audio system(pg. 19)

Passenger air bag(pg. 80)

Windshieldwiper/washer control

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Climate controls(pg. 38)

*if equipped

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Base instrument cluster

ZX2 coupe instrument cluster

Low fuelIlluminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on thefuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge inthis chapter for more information).When refueling, after the lightcomes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than theadvertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition mustbe in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will alsoilluminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ONposition regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

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Service engine soonYour vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the enginesemission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). The OBD II system protects theenvironment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meetgovernment emission standards. The OBD II system also assists theservice technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition isfirst turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after theengine is started, one of the engines emission control systems may bemalfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concernbeing noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not requiretowing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminatesLight turns on solid:

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

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light toilluminate. Examples are:

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

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

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

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tankwith high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properlyinstalling and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycleswithout these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the ServiceEngine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a coldengine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additionalvehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle servicedat the first available opportunity.

SERVICEENGINESOON

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Light is blinking:

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperaturescould damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

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

Air bag readinessMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the systemserviced immediately.

Safety beltMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto remind you to fasten your safetybelts. For more information, refer tothe Seating and safety restraintschapter.

Brake system warningMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto indicate a system check. Alsoilluminates if the parking brake isengaged. If the brake warning lampdoes not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illuminationafter releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and thebrake system should be inspected immediately.

Shift indicator light (if equipped)To maximize fuel economy, the shiftindicator light illuminates when themanual transmission should beshifted to the next highest gear.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto ensure the circuit is functional. Ifthe light does not illuminatemomentarily at start up, remains onor continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS lighton, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is stilleffective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with theparking brake released.

Turn signalIlluminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard lights areturned on. If one or both of theindicators stay on continuously orflash faster, check for a burned-outturn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beamsIlluminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on.

Anti-theft system (if equipped)Refer to Anti-theft system in theControls and features chapter.

Charging systemIlluminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiringelectrical system service.

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Engine oil pressureMomentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionand the engine is off. Illuminateswhen the oil pressure falls below thenormal range. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check theoil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenanceand care chapter.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto ensure your bulb is working.When this light turns on, check thefuel filler cap. Continuing to operatethe vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the ServiceEngine Soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap isproperly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normaldriving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect animproperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance andcare chapter.

Safety belt warning chimeSounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seatingand safety restraints chapter.

Belt minder chimeSounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seatingand safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chimeFor information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating andsafety restraints chapter.

CHECKFUELCAP

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Key-in-ignition warning chimeSounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCposition and the drivers door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chimeSounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off(and the key is not in the ignition) and the drivers door is opened.

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Base instrument cluster gauges

ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges

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Fuel gaugeDisplays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or afterrefueling. The ignition should be inthe OFF position while the vehicle isbeing refueled. When the gauge firstindicates empty, there is a smallamount of reserve fuel in the tank.When refueling the vehicle from anempty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less thanthe advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

Engine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates the temperature of theengine coolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle remainswithin the normal area (the areabetween the H and C). If itenters the red section, the engine isoverheating. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible, switch offthe engine immediately and let theengine cool. Refer to Enginecoolant in the Maintenance andcare chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not thecoolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indicationwill not be accurate.

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SpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed.

OdometerRegisters the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle.

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Trip odometerRegisters the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control.

Tachometer (if equipped)Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometerpointer in the red zone may damagethe engine.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROLUse to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation.

Coupe Rotate up to brighten. Rotate down to dim.

Sedan Rotate left to brighten Rotate right to dim

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFFposition.

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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror.

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

TRUNK REMOTE CONTROLPress the remote trunk releasecontrol on the instrument panel toopen the trunk.

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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

AM/FM Stereo/Cassette

Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.

Turn control to raise or lowervolume.

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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 theignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your presetvolume level, turn the audio system off with the power control beforeswitching off the ignition.

AM/FM selectThe AM/FM select control works inradio modes.

AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AMor FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape modePress this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Tune adjustThe tune control works in radiomode.

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Tune adjust in radio mode Press the to move to the next

frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Holdthe to move through thefrequencies quickly.

Press the to move to the nextfrequency up the band (whetheror not a listenable station islocated there). Hold for quick movement.

Seek functionThe seek function control works inradio or tape 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.Scan functionThe scan function works in radio ortape mode.

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Scan function in radio modePress the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape modePress the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tapesfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Radio station memory presetThe radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control.

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

3. Press and hold a memory presetcontrol until the sound returns,indicating the station is held inmemory on the control you selected.

Bass/treble adjust The bass adjust control allows

you to increase or decrease theaudio systems bass output.

The treble adjust control allowsyou to increase or decrease theaudio systems treble output.

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Speaker balance/fade adjust Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right andleft speakers.

Press the BAL control. Togglebetween the + and control toadjust the speaker sound.

Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.

Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and control toadjust the speaker sound.

Inserting a tapePush only slightly when inserting acassette tape (with the open edgeto the right). A cassette deckloading mechanism pulls the tape inthe rest of the way.

You can switch from radio to tape play by inserting a tape into thecassette deck.

Tape play selectInsert a tape to begin tape play.

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge tothe right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the restof the way.

RewindThe rewind control works in tapemode.

In tape mode, radio play willcontinue until rewind is stopped(with the TAPE control) or thebeginning of the tape is reached.

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Fast forwardThe fast forward control works intape mode.

In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end of the tape is reached.

Tape side selectPress this control to play thealternate side of a tape.

Eject functionPress the control to stop and eject atape.

DolbyT noise reductionDolbyt noise reduction operatesonly in tape mode. Dolbyt noisereduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playback.

Press the control to activate(and deactivate) Dolbyt noisereduction.

Dolbyt noise reductionmanufactured under license fromDolbyt Laboratories LicensingCorporation. Dolbyt and the double-D symbol are registeredtrademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Setting the clockTo set the hour, press the hour (h)control and press :

(+) to increase hour and () to decrease hour

To set the minute, press the minute(m) control and press:

(+) to increase minutes and () to decrease minutes.

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Volume/power controlPress the control to turn the audiosystem on or off.

Turn control to raise or lowervolume.

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 theignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your presetvolume level, turn the audio system off with the power control beforeswitching off the ignition.

AM/FM selectThe AM/FM select control worksin radio, tape and CD modes(if equipped).

AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AMor FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1or FM2 memory preset stations.

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AM/FM select in tape modePress this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD modePress this control to stop CD play and begin radio play.

You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape intothe cassette deck.

Tune adjustThe tune control works in radio orCD mode (if equipped).

Tune adjust in radio mode Press the to move to the next

frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold thecontrol to move through thefrequencies quickly.

Press the right side of the controlto move to the next frequency upthe band (whether or not alistenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

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Tune adjust for CD mode (if equipped) Press the to select the

previous disc in the CD changer.(Play will begin on the first trackof the disc unless the CD changeris in shuffle mode. Refer toShuffle feature for moreinformation. Hold the control tocontinue reversing through thedisc.

Press to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the controlto fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seek functionThe seek function control worksin radio, tape or CD mode(if equipped).

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 in CD mode (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 youpress , the CD changer will replay that selection from thebeginning.

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Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc.After the last track has been completed, the first track of the currentdisc will automatically replay.

Scan functionThe scan function works in radio,tape or CD mode (if equipped).

Scan function in radio modePress the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape modePress the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tapesfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Scan function in CD mode (if equipped)Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on theCD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the firsttrack at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press thecontrol again.

Radio station memory presetThe radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Thesecontrols can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelveFM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations1. Select the frequency band withthe AM/FM select control.

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3. Press and hold a memory presetcontrol until the sound returns,indicating the station is held inmemory on the control you selected.

Bass/treble adjust The bass adjust control allows

you to increase or decrease theaudio systems bass output.

The treble adjust control allowsyou to increase or decrease theaudio systems treble output.

Speaker balance/fade adjust Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right andleft speakers.

Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers.

Inserting a tapePush only slightly when inserting acassette tape (with the open edgeto the right). A cassette deckloading mechanism pulls the tape inthe rest of the way.

You can switch from CD (if equipped) to tape play by inserting a tapeinto the cassette deck.

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Tape play selectInsert a tape to begin tape play.

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge tothe right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the restof the way.

RewindThe rewind control works in tapeand CD modes (if equipped).

In tape mode, radio play willcontinue until rewind is stopped(with the TAPE control) or thebeginning of the tape is reached.

In CD mode (if equipped), pressing the REW control for less thanthree seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for morethan three seconds results in fast rewind.

Fast forwardThe fast forward control works intape and CD modes (if equipped).

In the tape mode, tape directionwill automatically reverse whenthe end of the tape is reached.

In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results inslow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three secondsresults in fast forward action.

Tape side selectPress this control to play thealternate side of a tape.

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Eject functionPress the control to stop and eject atape.

DolbyT noise reductionDolbyt noise reduction operatesonly in tape mode. Dolbyt noisereduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playback.

Press the control to activate(and deactivate) Dolbyt noisereduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction ismanufactured under license fromDolbyt Laboratories LicensingCorporation. Dolbyt and the double-D symbol are registeredtrademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Compression adjustCompression adjust works in CDmode (if equipped), and brings softand loud CD passages together for amore consistent listening level.

Press the COMP control to activateand deactivate compression adjust.

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Shuffle featureThe shuffle feature operates in CDmode (if equipped) and plays alltracks on the current disc in randomorder. If equipped with the CDchanger, the shuffle featurecontinues to the next disc after alltracks are played.

Press the SHUFFLE control to startthis feature. Random order play willcontinue until the SHUFFLE controlis pressed again.

Setting the clockTo set the hour, press the hour (h)control and press :

(+) to increase the hour and () to decrease the hour

To set the minute, press the minute(m) control and press:

(+) to increase the minute and () to decrease the minute

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CD changer (if equipped)The CD changer is located in the trunk of your vehicle.

Slide the door to access the CDchanger magazine.

Press to eject the magazine.

Make sure only one disc is insertedin each slot. Each disc must beinserted with the label surfaceupward. You may insert up to sixCDs.

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The magazine does not need to befull for the changer to operate.

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. Themagazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used.

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.

ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types willdamage the unit.

Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damagethe CD player and void your audio system warranty.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur.

Troubleshooting the CD changer (if equipped)The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to theeyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs orthe disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damagethe player.

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

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A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards isinserted.

Cleaning compact discsInspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out tothe 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 changermagazine.

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, ordiscs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming mayoccur.

Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to12 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 extremetemperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand 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.


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Radio frequency informationThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequenciesAM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequenciesare:

AM 530, 5401600, 1610 kHz

FM 87.7, 87.9107.7, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Radio reception factorsThree 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. Signalmodulation is a process radio stations use to increase theirstrength/volume relative to other stations.

Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehiclesantenna 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 interferingstructure (out of its shadow) returns your reception to normal.

Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by strongersignals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal maytemporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak stationfrequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if itwill improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

Audio system warranties and serviceRefer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information.

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


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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Heater only system (if equipped)

Fan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.

Temperature control knobControls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature.

Mode selector controlControls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle.

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panelregisters.

OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For shortperiods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle.

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrumentpanel registers and the floor ducts.

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside airthrough the floor ducts.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ductsand the windshield defroster ducts.

OFF

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LO

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-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. Itcan be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

Operating tips In humid weather, place the climate control system in before

driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshield has been cleared, select any desired position.

To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with theclimate control system in the OFF position.

Under normal weather conditions, your vehicles climate controlssystem should be left in any position other than OFF when the vehicleis parked. This allows the climate control system to be free fromcontamination of outside pollutants.

Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with theairflow to the rear seats.

Remove any snow, ice, or leavesfrom the air intake area at thebase of the windshield.

Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects mayblock airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.Avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. Theseobjects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, inaddition to damaging your climate control system.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.


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Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

Fan speed controlControls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle.

Temperature control knobControls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector controlControls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes exceptand . However, the air conditioning will only function if the outsidetemperature is about 6C (43F) or higher.

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the airduring operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground underthe air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after youhave stopped the vehicle.

MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisierthan A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehiclefaster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This modecan also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering thevehicle. When placed in MAX A/C, the air conditioning will operate ata full cool temperature. Therefore, the temperature control becomesnon-functional.

HI

LO OFF

A/C

MAXA/C

HI

LO

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

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panelregisters. However, the air will not be cooled below the outsidetemperature because the air conditioning does not operate in thismode.

OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For shortperiods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle.

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrumentpanel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the fullhot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ductswill be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panelregisters.

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside airthrough the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below theoutside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate inthis mode.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshielddefroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioningcapabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the fullhot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ductswill be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrostducts. If the temperature is about 6C (43F) or higher, the airconditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield defrosterducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If thetemperature is about 6C (43F) or higher, the air conditioner willautomatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in

before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshield has been cleared, operate the climate control system asdesired.


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To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weatherconditions, dont drive with the climate control system in the OFF orMAX A/C position.

To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in warm weatherconditions, dont drive with the climate control system in the OFFposition.

Under normal weather conditions, your vehicles climate controlsystem should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFFwhen the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to breathethrough the outside air inlet duct.

Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicles climatecontrol system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle isparked. This allows the climate control system to be free fromcontamination of outside pollutants.

If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during warmweather conditions, the air conditioner will perform more efficiently incooling the vehicle if driven for two or three minutes with thewindows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of thevehicle. Once the vehicle has been aired out, operate the climatecontrol system as desired.

Do not place objects under the front seat that will interfere with theairflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area at thebase of the windshield.

Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects canblock airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.Avoid placing small objects on top of the instrument panel. Theseobjects may fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow, inaddition to damaging the climate control system.


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

1. Select

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 panelvents.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERClears the rear window of thin ice and fog. To operate:

1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.

2. Press and release the controlonce to turn on. The light will be litwhile the rear window defroster ison.

3. Press and release the controlagain to turn off.

The defroster will automatically turn off after 15 minutes.

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,gearshift lever (automatic transaxleonly) and allows key removal. Onvehicles with a manual transaxlepush the key in while turning tolock.

2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning.

3. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Keyposition when driving.

4. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the enginestarts.

HEADLAMP CONTROLRotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps.

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 duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system

does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provideadequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

LOCK

AC

CON START

0I

II

III

4

3

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High beams Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate.

Flash to passPull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate.

Foglamp control (if equipped)Rotate forward to activate.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

Push up to activate the right turnsignal.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)To turn speed control on Press ON.Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not shift the gearshift leverinto N (Neutral) with the speedcontrol on.

Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved.

To turn speed control off Press OFF or Turn off the vehicle ignition.Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased.

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To set a speed Press SET ACC. For speed

control to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above theset speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the setspeed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the nextlower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.

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

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET ACC. Release

the control when the desiredvehicle speed is reached or

Press and release SET ACC tooperate the Tap-Up function.Each press will increase the setspeed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Accelerate with your acceleratorpedal. When the desired vehiclespeed is reached, press andrelease SET ACC.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speedcontrol usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle tothe previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed Press and hold CST. Release the

control when the desired speed isreached or

Press and release CST to operatethe Tap-Down function. Eachpress will decrease the set speedby 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC.

RSM

CST

SETACC

RSM

CST

SETACC

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Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC.

To disengage speed control Depress the brake pedal or

Depress the clutch pedal(if equipped).

Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed.

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Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed.

To return to a previously set speed Press RSM. For RSM to operate,

the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph).

TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)Pull the tilt steering control down tomove the steering wheel up ordown. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then push the control backup to lock the steering wheel inposition.

ON

OFF

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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

HAZARD FLASHERFor information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher inthe Roadside emergencies chapter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER For intermittent wiping, move the

control down one position androtate the wiper switch to thedesired position.

For low speed wiping, move thecontrol down two positions.

For high speed wiping, move thecontrol down three positions.

For mist wiping, move the control up one position.

MISTOFF

INT1 2

F

S

PULL INT

MISTOFF

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To spray the washer fluid, pullthe wiper control toward you.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold OPEN to raise the

moon roof to the vent position.

Press OPEN again to fully openthe moon roof.

Press the opposite end of thetoggle control to close the moonroof from either position.

Sliding shadeThe moon roof has a sliding shade that you can open or close when themoon roof is closed.

MISTOFF

INT1 2

F

S

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INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamp and map lamps (if equipped)The dome lamp is located overheadbetween the driver and passengerseats.

The dome lamp will stay on if thecontrol is moved to the ON position.When the control is moved to theDOOR position, the lamp will onlycome on if a door is opened. If thecontrol is moved to the OFFposition, the lamp will not come onat all.

The map lamps and controls arelocated on the dome lamp. Press thecontrols on either side of each maplamp to activate the lamps.

Map lamps (if equipped)The map lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press thecontrols on either side of the dome lamp to activate the map lamps.

If equipped with a moon roof, themap lamps are located on the moonroof control panel. Press the controlnext to the map lamp to illuminatethe lamp.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors.

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKSWhen these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one doorwill not automatically set the lockfor both doors.

Move lock control down to engagethe lock. Move control up todisengage childproof locks.

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.

Press the top portion of therocker switch to close.

Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open.

Express downTo make the driver window openfully without holding the windowcontrol, press the top portion of thedriver window control completelydown and release quickly. Depressagain to stop window operation.


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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MATPosition the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post and rotate forward tolock in. Make sure that the mat doesnot interfere with the operation ofthe accelerator or the brake pedal.To remove the floor mat, reverse theinstallation procedure.

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASEYour vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.

Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation andlocation of the release handle.

To open the luggage compartmentdoor (lid) from the inside, pull theilluminated T shaped handle andpush up on the trunk lid. Thematerial that the handle is made ofwill glow for hours in the darknessof the luggage compartmentfollowing brief exposure to ambientlight.

The T shaped handle will belocated either on the luggagecompartment door (lid) or insidethe luggage compartment near thetail lamps.


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Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment

locked and keep keys out of achilds reach. Unsupervisedchildren could lock themselves inan open trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not toplay in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior canrise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high

temperatures for even a short time can cause death or seriousheat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEMThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the users authority tooperate the equipment.

Your vehicle may have an all-door remote entry system or a drivers dooronly remote entry system.

The all-door remote entry system allows you to:

lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. arm and disarm the anti-theft system. (For more information on the

anti-theft system, refer to Anti-theft system in this chapter.)

open the trunk. activate the panic alarm.


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The drivers door only entry system allows you to:

lock the drivers door unlock the drivers door only without a key. activate the panic alarm. open the trunkThe remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCKposition.

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

Unlocking the doorsPress this control to unlock thedrivers door. The interior lamps willilluminate.

With the all-door remote entrysystem, press the control a secondtime within three seconds to unlockall doors.


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Locking the doorsPress this control to lock all doors.On vehicles equipped with thedrivers door only remote entrysystem, only the drivers door willlock.

To confirm doors are closed andlocked, press the lock control asecond time within three seconds.The door(s) will lock again, thehorn will chirp once and the lampswill flash.

If any of the doors are open or ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps,reminding you to properly close the doors.

This process will also arm your anti-theft system (if equipped). For moreinformation on arming the anti-theft system, refer to Anti-theft system inthis chapter.

Opening the trunkPress the control once to open thetrunk.

Ensure that the trunk is closed andlatched before driving your vehicle.Failure to latch the trunkcompletely may cause objects to fallout of the trunk or block the rearview.


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Sounding a panic alarmPress this control to activate thealarm.

To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignition toACC or ON.

Replacing the batteryThe remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you tobe up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease inoperating range can be caused by:

weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle other vehicles parked next to the vehicleTo replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the transmitter near thekey ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART.

2. Place the positive (+) side of newbattery in the same orientation.Refer to the diagram inside thetransmitter unit.

3. Snap the two halves backtogether.

Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter tobecome deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter shouldoperate normally after battery replacement.


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Replacing lost transmittersIf a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicles memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle:

Take all your vehiclestransmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or

Perform the programmingprocedure yourself

Programming remote transmittersIt is necessary to have all (maximum of four original and/or new) ofyour remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.

To program the transmitters yourself:

Insert a key in the ignition andturn from 1 (LOCK) to 2 (ACC)and cycle between 2 (ACC) and3 (ON) eight times in rapidsuccession (within 10 seconds)with the eighth turn ending in the3 (ON) position. The doors willlock/unlock to confirm thatprogramming mode has beenentered.

Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing anybutton on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that theremote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 secondspass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programmingmode 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 hasbeen programmed.

When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turnthe ignition to 2 (ACC) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors willlock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.

LOCK

AC

CON START

0I

II

III

4

3

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Illuminated entryInterior lamps will illuminate when UNLOCK or PANIC control ispressed. The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or untilthe key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON or until LOCKcontrol is pressed. The dome lamp must be set to the DOOR position inorder for the illuminated entry system to operate.

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)When armed, the anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle fromunauthorized entry.

If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,ensure ALL key fobs (remote entry transmitters) are brought to thedealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Arming the anti-theft systemTurn the ignition to LOCK, removethe key and press the lock controlon the remote entry transmitter.


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Identifying an armed systemWhile the system is arming, the THEFT light in the instrument clusterwill illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, THEFT will flash,indicating the system is armed.

If the system is arming with the doors open, the THEFT light will stayilluminated until all the doors are closed and then illuminate for 30seconds and begin flashing.

When an unauthorized entry occurs, the activated system will:

flash the parking lamps and the THEFT light sound the hornThe flashing parking lamps and the honking horn automatically shut offafter about three minutes and will remain off unless anotherunauthorized entry is attempted.

Disarming the anti-theft systemDisarming an untriggered anti-theft systemPress the unlock control to disarm atriggered or untriggered system.

A triggered system may also bedisarmed by inserting the key andturning the ignition to ON/ACC orby pressing the panic control.


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Pressing the trunk control willprevent the alarm from soundinguntil the trunk is closed again.

Using the ignition key to unlock doors/trunk will not disarm theanti-theft system.

Disarming a triggered anti-theft systemPress either the unlock or paniccontrol to disarm the system.

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


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SEATING

Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)Your vehicles seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind yourhead or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following toraise and lower the head restraints.

The head restraints can be movedup and down.

Push control to lower head restraint.

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Adjusting the front manual seatNever adjust the drivers seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.

Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seatssafety belt in the event of a collision.

Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward.

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Driver seat memory recliner (if equipped) Pull control to adjust seatback.

To retain selected seatbackposition, release seatback bymoving memory recliner controlforward to release seatback.

Push seatback rearward until the seatback latches. This will be thefirst position selected.


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Folding rear seats (if equipped)Folding down the rear seatsTo fold the seatback down:

Press the latch control downwardor pull up on strap and

Pull the seatback forward anddown.

Returning the seat to the upright positionCheck to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely inposition. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent

proper seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat while thevehicle is in motion.

To return the seat to the upright/normal seating position:

Rotate seat upward and latch.The full rear bench seat is shown. The split-folding rear seat (ifequipped) operates in a similar manner.


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SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautionsAlways drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is

provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using asafety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt.


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Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly 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 theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm.2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the insideshoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

Combination lap and shoulder belts1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue issecurely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle.

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:


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Vehicle sensitive modeThe vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking inresponse to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakessuddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofapproximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts willlock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.

Automatic locking modeIn this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill 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 andunder should be properly restrained in the rear seat wheneverpossible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats forChildren later in this chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and

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Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted.

Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode.

How to disengage the automatic locking modeFord recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attachinghardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any

collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should alsobe inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation isnoted.

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

After any vehicle collision, the front passenger outboard seat beltsystem must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that

the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked forproper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED ifthe seat belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or

any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checkedaccording to the procedures in Workshop Manual.


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Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly couldincrease the risk of injury in collisions.

Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped)Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide the heightadjuster down. To raise the heightof the shoulder belt, slide the heightadjuster up. Pull down on the heightadjuster to make sure it is locked inplace.

Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision.


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Lap belts (if equipped)Adjusting the lap beltThe lap belt does not adjust automatically.

The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist.

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen the belt, turn thetongue at a right angle to the beltand pull across your lap until itreaches the buckle. To tighten thebelt, pull the loose end of the beltthrough the tongue until it fitssnugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt whennot in use.

Safety belt extension assemblyIf 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 number611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing onthe label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is tooshort for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change thefit of the shoulder belt across the torso.


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Safety belt warning light and indicator chimeThe seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operationIf... Then...The drivers safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position...

The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8seconds.

The drivers safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminated and the warning chimeis sounding...

The safety belt warning light andwarning chime turn off.

The drivers safety belt is buckledbefore the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position...

The safety belt warning light andindicator chime remain off.

Belt minderThe Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the drivers safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument cluster.

If... Then...The drivers safety belt is notbuckled approximately 5 secondsafter the safety belt warning lighthas turned off...

The Belt Minder feature isactivated - the safety belt warninglight illuminates and the warningchime sounds for 6 seconds every30 seconds, repeating forapproximately 5 minutes or untilsafety belt is buckled.

The drivers safety belt is buckledwhile the safety belt indicator lightis illuminated and the safety beltwarning chime is sounding...

The Belt Minder feature will notactivate.

The drivers safety belt is buckledbefore the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position...

The Belt Minder feature will notactivate.


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The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wearsafety belts all of the time.

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given... Consider...Crashes are rareevents

36 700 crashes occur every day. The more wedrive, the more we are exposed to rare events,even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will beseriously injured in a crash during our lifetime.

Im not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.Belts areuncomfortable

We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. Ifyou are uncomfortable - try different positions forthe safety belt upper anchorage and seatbackwhich should be as upright as possible; this canimprove comfort.

I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder remindsus to take a few seconds to buckle up.

Seat belts dontwork

Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk ofdeath 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-vehiclecrashes, many when no other vehicles are around.

Belts wrinkle myclothes

Possibly, but a serious crash can do much morethan wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you areunbelted.

The people Imwith dont wearbelts

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times moreoften in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.Children and younger brothers/sisters imitatebehavior they see.

I have an air bag Air bags offer greater protection when used withsafety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed toinflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.

Id rather bethrown clear

Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40times more likely to DIE. Safety belts helpprevent ejection, WE CANT PICK OUR CRASH.


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Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of

injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below.

One time disableAny time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignitionON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only.

Deactivating/activating the belt minder featureRead steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming procedure.

The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing thefollowing 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 drivers 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 BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE.)

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 12minutes.)

Steps 35 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during Belt Minderwarning activation.


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

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

After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds.

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 BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.

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

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 iscomplete.

Safety belt maintenanceInspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulderbelt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (ifequipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped),LATCH child seat tether anchors and lower anchors (if equipped), andattaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Fordrecommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in acollision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualifiedtechnician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue tooperate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assembliesnot in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced ifeither damage or improper operation is noted.


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Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly 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 theMaintenacne and Care section.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic modulewhich records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In theevent of a collision this module may save information related to thecollision including information about the air bag system and impactseverity. This information will assist Ford in the servicing of your vehicleand may help Ford better understand real world collisions and furtherimprove the safety of future vehicles.


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Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautionsThe supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries.

Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air bag is greatest close tothe trim covering the air bagmodule.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is

provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat 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 occupants chest and the driver air bag module.

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.


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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 thepedals comfortably.

Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causingserious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental 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 notmodify the front end of the vehicle.


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Children and air bagsFor additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide.

Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision.

Air bags can kill or injure achild in a child seat.

NEVER place a rear-facing childseat in front of an active air bag.If you must use a forward-facingchild seat in the front seat, movethe seat all the way back.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation.

The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a collision does not meanthat something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the forceswere not of the type sufficient tocause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal andnear-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unlessthe collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.


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The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion process that inflates theair bag. Small amounts of sodiumhydroxide may be present whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, butnone of the residue is toxic.

While the system is designed to helpreduce serious injuries, contact witha deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporaryhearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerableforce, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures,facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants whoare not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the timeof air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants beproperly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible whilemaintaining vehicle control.

The SRS consists of:

driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators andair bags)

one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness light and tone a diagnostic module and the electrical wiring which connects the componentsThe diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation.


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If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not functionagain and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision.

Determining if the system is operationalThe SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readinesssection in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.

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

The readiness light will eitherflash or stay lit.

The readiness light will notilluminate immediately afterignition is turned on.

A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners)For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel.


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SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDRENSee the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags.

Important child restraint precautionsYou are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children whoare four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), youmust put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check yourlocal and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding thesafety of children in your vehicle.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use.

When possible, always place children under age 12 in the rear seat ofyour vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seatingposition.

Children and safety beltsIf the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat.

Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by yourchild safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts.

Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions thatapply to adult passengers in your vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt canbe positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the childs face orneck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the childcloser to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder beltfit.


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Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended inyour vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who haveoutgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioningbooster seat that is labelled as conforming to all applicable Federal motorvehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the childand provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages saferseating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

A belt-positioning booster seat should be used if the shoulder belt restsin front of the childs face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snuglyon both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all theway back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge ofthe seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your childwith your pediatrician.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturers instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop orcollision.


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When installing a child safety seat:

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