Lincoln 2011 Town Car manual

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12 W arning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 16 Message center 18 Entertainment Systems 26 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 26 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 31 Climate Controls 38 Dual automatic temperature control 38 Rear window defroster 41 Lights 42 Headlamps 42 T urn signal control 46 Bulb replacement 46 Driver Cont[...]

Tires, Wheels and Loading 146 T ire information 146 T ire inflation 148 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 161 V ehicle loading 166 T railer towing 173 Recreational towing 176 Driving 177 Starting 177 Brakes 182 T raction Control™ 185 Air suspension 187 T ransmission operation 189 Roadside Emergencies 193 Getting roadside assistance 193 Haza[...]

Maintenance and Specifications 233 Engine compartment 235 Engine oil 237 Battery 240 Engine coolant 242 Fuel information 248 Air filter(s) 263 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 268 Engine data 271 Accessories 274 Ford Extended Service Plan 276 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 280 Normal scheduled maintenance and log 286 Index 303 All rig[...]

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Lincoln. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the followi[...]

W arning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment W e must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubricatio[...]

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New V ehicle Limited W arranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’[...]

Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’ s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to [...]

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC 威 or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may , through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of[...]

W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road. Y our primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. W e recommend against the use of any handheld device while d[...]

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System[...]

V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Flu[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’ s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains [...]

W ARNING: 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. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turn[...]

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder 威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder 威 chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly . If it stays on while the engine i[...]

Low tire pressure warning (if equipped): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low . If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter . When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three seconds to ensure the [...]

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Refer to the Message center in this chapter to change your display to a digital speedometer . The digital display is more accurate than the analog gauge and may not match. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will [...]

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to Message center in this chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English and the odometer to the speedometer . T rip odometer: See TRIP A/B under Message center in this chapter . Hour meter (if equipped): Y our vehicle may be equipped with an hour meter to indicate [...]

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Sp[...]

Info (Information menu) Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features listed: Press the RESET button reset functions in the information menu. TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO button until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold th[...]

• Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • V ariations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record t[...]

Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. 1. OIL LIFE — HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL 2. W ASHER FLUID 3. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) 4. RECONFIGURABLE TELL T ALES —O K — F AILED RED — F AILED AMBER 5. P ARK AID (if equipped) SCREEN FORM Press SELECT to change the display: • ODOMETER • SPEEDO TEXT SIZE Press SELECT to c[...]

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error . Refer to Compass zone adjustment. Usually , when somet[...]

4. The compass is now calibrated. OIL LIFE ST AR T V ALUE PRESS SELECT TO CHANGE Press SELECT to change the oil life start value. OIL LIFE ST ART V ALUE SET TO XXX% will be displayed. T o reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or six months), perform the following: 1. Press and hold the [...]

COOLANT OVER TEMPERA TURE — Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer[...]

TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR F AUL T — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use (Note: this includes the use of the optional full-sized matching spare tire and wheel). For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the T ires, Wheels [...]

AUDIO SYSTEMS Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Cassette system W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Y our primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehi[...]

2. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. If the disc is not removed within the allotted time, the system will automatically reload the CD and begin play . Note: The eject function will work when the ignition and audio systems are turned off. 3. BASS: Press BASS; then press SEL-TEXT to decrease/increase the level of bass output. TREB (T reble): Press TREB;[...]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and T elecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RBDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RBDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired. FIND Program typ[...]

Dolby: W orks in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU until DOLBY XX appears in the display . Press SEL/TEXT to turn ON or OFF . The Dolby 威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby 威 and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing[...]

12. REW (Rewind): Press to rewind in tape or CD mode. FF (Fast forward): Press to fast forward in tape or CD mode. 13. SCAN: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations, selections or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 14. SHUF (Shuffle): Press to play the tracks on the current CD in random order . Press again to stop. 15. Memory presets: T [...]

Premium plus AM/FM Stereo In-dash Six CD sound system W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Y our primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. W [...]

2. SEEK: Press to access the next/previous radio station or CD track. Press and hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track. 3. TUNE/CA T : Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency . CA T is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Y our vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability . The kit to enable Satellite r[...]

F ADE: Press F ADE; then press SEL-TEXT to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 8. SEL-TEXT : Use with Bass, T reble, Balance, Fade and other menu functions. TEXT : TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Y our vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability . The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through [...]

Press SEL-TEXT again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will illuminate in the display . Occupancy mode: (A vailable on Premium plus audios): Press MENU until occupancy mode appears in the display . Press SEL-TEXT to select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEA T occupancy mode. Autoset: Allows you to set t[...]

12. LOAD: Press to load a CD. When the system prompts you, select a preset to load a CD in that particular slot. Load the CD. If you do not pick a slot, the system will select the next available slot. A vailable slots are indicated by small flashing indicators in the display . Press and hold to autoload up to six discs. Note: Ensure that the system[...]

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and T elecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect r[...]

CD/CD player care: Do: • Handle discs by their edges only . Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to p[...]

DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DEA TC) SYSTEM 1. A/C control: Cools the vehicle and is used to reduce humidity in the vehicle. Press to turn on/off. The A/C control engages automatically in AUTO, and modes. 2. Recirculation control: Cools the vehicle more quickly by recirculating the cabin air instead of using outside air and helps [...]

5. DUAL (Single/dual temperature control): Allows the driver to have full control of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to have control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone). Press to turn on dual zone mode, press again to return to single zone. 6. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster v[...]

15. EXT : Displays the outside air temperature. It will remain displayed until the EXT control is pressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time. 16. T emperature conversion: Press to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the DEA TC display only . The set point temp[...]

REAR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) • TEMP: Press to increase or decrease airflow temperature. • F AN: Press to increase or decrease the fan speed. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. A small LED will illuminat[...]

HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the headlamps on. Autolamp control 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 [...]

6. W ait the desired amount of time for delay , then turn the headlamp switch to off. • At this point, the exterior lamps turn off and the time delay is set. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Dayt[...]

P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parking lamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel. During full daylight, the instrument panel will still be visible with the hea[...]

• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). 3. T urn on [...]

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Map/courtesy lamps T o turn on the map lamps, press the map lamp control. Rear courtesy/reading lamps The courtesy lamp lights when: • the rocker control is pressed. • any door is opened. • any of the remote entry [...]

lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Examples of acceptable condensation are: • Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets) • Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture ([...]

Function T rade number Rear grab handle reading lamps 578 Door courtesy lamp 904 Glove compartment 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. T o replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer . * For vehicles with HID lamps, see your authorized dealer for service. ** When replacing the center high mount stop[...]

Replacing headlamp bulbs T o remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the three retainers on top of the radiator cover and the two retainers in front of the radiator cover . 3. Remove the three bolts for each headlamp. 4. Press the retainer next to the vertical aim adjuster , t[...]

Note: T o ensure a good seal, attach the bulb cover and partially tighten the screws. Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered. Finish tightening the screws in a criss-cross pattern (upper -left, lower right etc.) Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs (if equipped) The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” sour[...]

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the trunk and remove the retainer . 2. Carefully pull the carpet away to expose the lamp assembly hardware. 3. Remove the three nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it out o[...]

Replacing backup lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the trunk and carefully pull the trunk lid liner away to expose the lamp assembly . 2. Remove bulb socket from the trunk lid by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket i[...]

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. W indshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold: the wipers will swipe thre[...]

TILT STEERING WHEEL T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. W ARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is movi[...]

CLOCK Press the right control to move the time display forward. Press the left control to move the time display backward. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only . Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces[...]

• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED) The rear center console incorporates the following features: • Utility compartment • [...]

POWER WINDOWS W ARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. W ARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and p[...]

W ARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) The interior rear view mirror and a driver’ s side exterior mirror have an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirrors will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when b[...]

Memory feature (if equipped) The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter , keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’ s door . Refer to Memory seats/outside rear view[...]

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 bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. • Press the top of the con[...]

4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The light will be displayed in the instrument cluster . Note: • V ehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases m[...]

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Audio control features NEXT : Press to select the next preset radio station, tape selection or CD track. VOL +/– (V olume): Press to increase or decrease the volume. Climate control features (if equipped) TEMP +/–: Press to increase or decrease the interior temperature. UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUI[...]

W ARNING: Make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or security device you are programming. Do not program the Car2U 威 system with the vehicle in the garage. Do not use the Car2U 威 system with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. Federal Safety Standards (this includes any g[...]

If you do not know if your garage door opener is a rolling code or fixed code device, open your garage door opener’ s remote control battery cover . If a panel of DIP switches is present your garage door opener is a fixed code device. If not, your garage door opener is a rolling code device. Rolling code programming Note: Programming the rolling [...]

2. Go to the garage to locate the garage door opener motor and its “learn” button. Y ou may need a ladder to reach the unit and you may need to remove the unit’ s cover or light lens to locate the “learn” button. Press the “learn” button, after which you will have 10–30 seconds to return to your vehicle and complete the following st[...]

Note: The Car2U 威 system allows for three devices to be programmed. If you need to change or replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed, it is necessary to erase the current settings using the Erasing the Car2U 威 Home Automation System buttons procedure and then programming all of the devices being used. Fixed code [...]

3. T o input these positions into the Car2U 威 system, simultaneously press all three Car2U 威 system buttons for a few seconds and then release to put the device into programming mode. The indicator lights will blink slowly . Within 2.5 minutes enter your corresponding DIP switch settings from left to right into your Car2U 威 system by pressing[...]

T o erase programming on the Car2U 威 system (individual buttons cannot be erased), use the following procedure: 1. Firmly press the two outside Car2U 威 system buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights begin to blink rapidly . The indicator lights are located directly above the buttons. 2. Once the indicator [...]

Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. T o remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. POWER T RUNK (IF EQUIPPED) Y our vehicle may be equipped with a power[...]

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver’ s door trim panel and can be operated at any time except when your perimeter alarm system is armed. If your vehicle is equipped with a power trunk, press the button once to open the trunk, press it again to close. Y ou can render the switch inoperable by locking the[...]

Fuel filler door override release If the remote release is inoperative, open the trunk, then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door . Driver Controls 71 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)[...]

KEYS Y our vehicle is equipped with a master key and a valet (identified with the word V ALET) key lock system. • The master key will access the vehicle’ s doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote trunk release. • The valet key will access doors and ignition only . Before using the valet key with an attendant, lock the interior trunk cont[...]

Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following conditions are met: • all the doors are closed, • the engine is running, • you shift into gear , putting the vehicle in motion, and. • the vehicle’ s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Autorelock The autolock feature repeats when: • a door is opened and cl[...]

1. T urn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. T urn the ignition from the on to the off position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. T urn the ignition back to the on position. 6. The door locks will lock/unlock to confirm programming mode is entered/active. 7.[...]

• Move control down to disengage childproof locks. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Y our vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with th[...]

W ARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly . Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are pa[...]

The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key . Note: The remote entry features operate with the ignition in any position except in the on position, when the transmission is in any gear other than P (Park) or N (Neutral). If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry tr[...]

Press and release again within five seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the park lamps will flash, if all the closures are closed. If any closure is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the park lamps will not flash. Car finder Press twice within three seconds. The hor[...]

Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped) The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory seats/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. W ith this feature, the first two programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position. Press once to unlock the driver’ s door and move the memory features to the correspondin[...]

T o replace the battery: 1. T wist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT T AKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery . N[...]

Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not pressed during this sequence. T o reprogram the remote entry transmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (off) position and the 3 (on) position. Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (on) position.[...]

• any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed, or after 10 minutes if the last door is left open. SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Y ou can use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock or unlock the doors without using a key . • open the trunk. The keypad can be oper[...]

T ips for setting codes: • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number . • Do not use five numbers in sequential order . Erasing personal codes 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver’ s door will unlock. 2. Press and release the 1 • 2 within five seconds o[...]

Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity . • pressing the control on the remote entry transm[...]

Immobilizer System P A TS XCVR certification numbers Kuwait M.C/U.S.0 /5/7-12579 Mauritius T A/2005/15 Mayotte (F) Mexico RL VVIVP03-324 Morocco MR 1299 ANRT 2004 Netherlands Antilles (NL) Nicaragua NCG-CE-04-004 Northern Mariana Islands See USA Oman OMA/1265(A) 1308/2001 Puerto Rico See USA Qatar QTEL/SR/2003/R-276 Saudi Arabia (10/1900) South Kor[...]

engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. ?[...]

Replacing coded keys can be very costly . Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Programming spare keys Y ou can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read and understand the entire proce[...]

9. Y our new unprogrammed key is now programmed. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’ s engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle’ s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off[...]

Disarming the system Y ou can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter . • Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad. • Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder . • T urn the ignition to the on position. Locks and Security 89 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owner[...]

SEA TING Adjustable head restraints Y our vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable. W ARNING: T o minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The [...]

3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust th[...]

2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint. T o reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of [...]

W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. W ARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. T o adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the h[...]

W ARNING: Ford Motor Company recommends that all front seat armrests should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the locking pin feature has not been damaged. The front seat armrest must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is found. Failure to replace a damaged front seat armrest may result in the a[...]

W ARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. W ARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries[...]

Press to move the seat forward or backward. Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down. Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down. Seating and Safety Restraints 96 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)[...]

Heated seats (if equipped) W ARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater . The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used [...]

The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. Rear heated seats (if equipped) W ARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat he[...]

W ARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Memory seats/outside rear view mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, adjustable pedals, and outside rear view mirrors to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driv[...]

• Driver’ s seat position sensor • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor([...]

Driver ’s seat position sensor The driver’ s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing sy[...]

Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Front safety belt pretensioners The[...]

If any of these things happen, even intermittently , have the Personal Safety System serviced at an authorized dealer immediately . Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.[...]

W ARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. W ARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. W ARNING: Front and re[...]

Restraint of pregnant women W ARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See fi[...]

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. Safety belt locking modes The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows: V ehicle sens[...]

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 pulled out. • 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. How to disengage the a[...]

W ARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly . In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function. W ARNING: BEL T AND RETRACTOR ASSEM[...]

Front safety belt height adjustment Y our vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front outboard passenger . Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . T o lower the shoulder belt height, press the button and slide the height adjuster down. T o raise the height of the shoulder[...]

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.[...]

If... Then... The driver’ s and front passenger’ s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’ s or front passenger’ s safety belt is not buckled when the ve[...]

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” 36700 crashes occur every day . The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1i n4o fu sw i l lb e seriously injured in a crash during our[...]

W ARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder 威 chime. T o do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’ s airbag system. One-time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the safety belt for that seating position, the Bel[...]

1. T urn the ignition switch to the on position. DO NOT ST ART THE ENGINE. 2. W ait until the safety belt warning light turns off (Approximately one minute). • Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. 3. For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times at a m[...]

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should always properly wear their safety be[...]

W ARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair , or modify the steering column, its adaptive module, or its fuses. See your authorized dealer . T o properly position yourself away from the airbag: • 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 upr[...]

Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. W ARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child [...]

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the sys[...]

The SRS consists of the following items: • Driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags) • safety belt pretensioners • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter . • Driver and passenger s[...]

The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger’ s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger’ s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate). The front passenger sensing syste[...]

• If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’ s instructions. The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger’ s frontal airb[...]

seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor . Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. W ARNING: Sitting im[...]

• Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the condi[...]

W ARNING: The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center seating position. W ARNING: An out of position front center occupant could affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system. If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact th[...]

W ARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. W ARNING: Do not lean your head on the door . The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. W ARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair , or modif[...]

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. The airbag SRS [...]

• 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 authorized dealer immediately . Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of airbags and[...]

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger) Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier , convertible seat, or toddler seat). Small children Children who have outgrown or no[...]

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Restraint T ype Child W eight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) LA TCH (lower anchors only) Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Safety belt only Rear facing [...]

W ARNING: 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, which may result in serious injury or death. W ARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collisio[...]

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can be restrained properly , then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt-positioning [...]

position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper [...]

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the b[...]

5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. T ry to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retract[...]

10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. T o check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. Ford recommends checking with a [...]

1. Lengthen the lap belt. T o lengthen the belt, hold the tongue so that its bottom is perpendicular to the direction of webbing while sliding the tongue up the webbing. 2. Place the child safety seat in the center seating position. 3. Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. 4.[...]

LA TCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LA TCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For fo[...]

to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments. The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. W ARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor . In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury [...]

Combining safety belt and LA TCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LA TCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Refer to Recommendations for attaching child safety restra[...]

Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat to the tether anchor: 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 2. [...]

Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g., convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are around four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight, height, and age limits s[...]

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shou[...]

• High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’ s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and [...]

If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer’ s instructions. The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder[...]

For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter . W ARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints 145 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners G[...]

INFORMA TION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING T ire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are determined by standards th[...]

W ARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. T emperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to [...]

Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’ s load carrying capability . • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an [...]

W ARNING: Under -inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury . Under -inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also [...]

when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure. 3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure. Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pressing on the[...]

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally . Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently , and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydropla[...]

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number for safety standard certification[...]

W ARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below . If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (138[...]

• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking W ARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow , mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. W ARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires[...]

• Rear -wheel drive (RWD) vehicles/Four -wheel drive (4WD)/All-wheel drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involve[...]

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below . (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA), that[...]

Note: Y ou may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law . Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186[...]

11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door , for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. T readwear , T raction and T emperature Grades • T readwear: The treadw[...]

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “L T” type tires “L T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below . Note: T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA)[...]

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. T: Ind[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard[...]

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-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. W ARNING: The [...]

Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The low tire warning lamp will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low . Once the light is illuminated, your tires are under inflated and need to be i[...]

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you when your tires need air . It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your tire pressure monitoring system: L[...]

Low tire pressure warning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warning light Spare tire in use Y our temporary spare tire is in use. (This includes the optional full-sized matching wheel and tire). Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality . For a description of how the system fun[...]

repair as necessary .) Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under -inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS W ARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those origina[...]

capability , with or without a trailer . Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’ s weight ratings, with or without a trailer , from the vehicle’ s T ire Label or Safety Compliance Certificatio[...]

Example only: Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. Tires, Wheels and [...]

GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. Note: For trailer towing information r[...]

• Example only: W ARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury . Tires, Wheels and Loading 170 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide[...]

GCW (Gross Combined W eight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing [...]

Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’ s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr[...]

calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. Y ou will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have the load capacity to transport the ceme[...]

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’ s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. T o connect the trailer’ s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer , follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety ch[...]

Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter . T railer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination.[...]

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • Causing internal damage to the components. • Affecting driveability , emissions and reliability . Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water . Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repa[...]

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— shuts off the engine and all accessories/locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 3. On— all electrical circuits operational. W arning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. [...]

W ARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. W ARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately [...]

5. T urn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. T urn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). 2. T urn the key to 4 (start), then rel[...]

Y ou may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine is cold when operating on E 85 ethanol. Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starter damage may occur . If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off and wait 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use starting fluid such as ether in the air intake syste[...]

is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt A/C electrical source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). W ARNING: Failure to follow engine [...]

• Be sure that the engine block heater , heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire. Be sure to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately a half hour . • Finally , have the [...]

W ARNING: If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear . Do not apply your brakes continuously , as they may overheat and become less effective. Under normal operating conditions, brake dust may accumulate on the wheels. Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise. The use of modern fri[...]

• The anti-lock system does not reduce stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop. • W e recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However , avoid taking any unnecessary risks. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illu[...]

W ARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). T urn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However , if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emerg[...]

During traction control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not “rev-up” when you press farther on the accelerator . This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern. W ARNING: Aggressive driving in any[...]

It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level. See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter . • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check for low power stee[...]

The air suspension shut-off switch is located on the left side of the trunk. If this switch is in the off position, the rear air suspension will not operate. W ARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the air suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action b[...]

2. Locate the access plug on the underside of the steering column cover . 3. Remove the access plug using a flat head screwdriver , then press and hold the override button using a flat head screwdriver . W ith the key in the on position, apply the brake pedal and shift the transmission into N (Neutral) while continuing to press the override button.[...]

T o put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) W ARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). T urn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) W ith the gearshift lever[...]

2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only . • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • T o return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First[...]

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water , traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, wate[...]

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance T o fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the coverage period listed on the Roadside[...]

Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the W arranty Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for y[...]

The fuel pump shut-off switch is located on a bracket inside of the luggage compartment. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. T urn the ignition to the off position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pressing the reset button. 4. T urn the ign[...]

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A T an T an — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y ellow Blu[...]

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 10A Starter relay coil 2 10A Restraint control module (RCM), Occupant classification sensor (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (P ADI) 3 10A Audio 4 10A Back-up lamps, Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 5 7.5A Lighting control module (LCM) 6 10A Passive a[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 8 10A Power decklid module (PDM), Overdrive cancel switch, Cluster , Compass module, LCM, T raction control switch 9 7.5A Door lock switch illumination, Heated seat switch illumination, Electrochromatic mirror 10 15A Hazards 11 15A T urn signal 12 15A Audio 13 10A Extended rear park aide module[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 26 15A LCM (Park lamps, cornering lamps, license lamps) 27 — Not used 28 7.5A Brake signal, LCM (BTSI), ABS 29 — Not used 30 — Not used 31 5A LCM (Key in) 32 7.5A Delay accessory (audio) 33 — Not used K101 — Delayed accessory Power distribution box The power distribution box is locate[...]

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A* Ignition switch 2 20A* Rear heated seats 3 10A* Powertrain control module (PCM) keep alive power and canister vent 4 20A* Fuel relay feed 5 20A* Instrument panel power point 6 15A* Alternator regulator 7 30A* PCM relay feed 8 20A* Driver’ s [...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 13 10A* Rear air suspension module (RASM) 14 20A* Stop lamp switch 15 15A* Lumbar , Fuel door 16 20A* Heated seats 17 – Not used 18 – Not used 19 15A* Injectors 20 15A* PCM 21 15A* Powertrain loads and sensors 22 — Not used 23 10A* Heated mirrors 24 – Not used 101 40A** Blower relay fee[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 201 Micro relay A/C clutch 202 — Not used 203 Micro relay Ignition coil 204 Micro relay PCM 205 — Not used 206 Micro relay Fuel 207 — Not used 208 — Not used 209 Micro relay Horn 301 Mini relay Starter 302 Mini relay RASM (Air compressor) 303 Mini relay Blower 304 Mini relay Rear defros[...]

tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for damage. W ARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used. However , if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel m[...]

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • T ry to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling[...]

Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Full-size matching spare tire/wheel information This spare tire/wheel will match the road tire/wheel. When driving with the full size matching spare tire/wheel, do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h). It is intended for temporary use only . This means[...]

W ARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the air suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 3. Remove the lug wrench (A) from the jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the handle. Full size spare (if equipped) 1. Remove th[...]

3. Remove the jack. The jack is located in the trunk, (in a holder bracket), on the right-hand side, next to the wheel well. W ARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the air suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 4. Remove t[...]

W ARNING: T o help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. W ARNING: If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. W ARNING: Do no[...]

Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location markings: JACK LOCA TION-FRONT The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body . • Locate the jack locator mark (B - semi-circle ) on the body (C) near the tire you are changing, then place the jack (D) under the frame (A) of the vehicle aligning it with[...]

W ARNING: T o lessen risk of personal injury , do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is ONL Y meant for changing the tire. • Never use the rear differential as a jacking point. 4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 5. Replace the flat tire[...]

W ARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the[...]

considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. 1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’ s electrical system. 3. Park the boost[...]

W ARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery . Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booste[...]

1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s battery . 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s battery . 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’ s battery . After[...]

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a sl[...]

Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer , or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • V ehicle is facing forward so that it is be[...]

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED W arranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer . While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certai[...]

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www .ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-[...]

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law , before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights[...]

LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by the Federal Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choose to seek redress by pursuing rights and remedies not created by California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) or the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, resort to BBB AUTO LINE is not required by those statutes. THE BET[...]

BBB AUTO LINE applications can also be requested by calling the Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-392-3673. Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PRO[...]

Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel. Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U.S. If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Asia-Pacific Region, Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Central America, the Caribbean, and Israel, contact the[...]

If you are in another foreign country , contact the nearest authorized dealer . If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you, they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office. Customers in the U.S. should call 1-800-392-3673. ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERA TURE T o order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorpor[...]

T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY : 1–800–424–9153); go to http://www.safercar .gov; or write to: Administrator 1200 New Jersey A venue, Southeast W ashington, D.C. 20590 Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar .gov. REPORTING S[...]

W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail W ash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • [...]

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Y our authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicl[...]

• Spray Motorcraft 威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft 威 Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the running engi[...]

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly . If the wipers do not wipe properly , substances on the vehicle’ s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent coatings, tree sap, or other organic con[...]

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted surfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens. • Do not[...]

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials. W ARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach [...]

Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the leather . Cleaning For dirt, use a vacuum cleaner then use a clean, damp cloth or soft brush. For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. • Clean spills as quickly as possible.[...]

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Y our Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Eac[...]

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your W arranty Guide to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only r[...]

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the grille. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Maintenance and Specifications 234 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus[...]

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Engine oil dipstick (access behind air tube) 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Power distribution box 10. Battery M[...]

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smea[...]

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. T urn the blade as much as possible to gain access to the lock tab (A). Using a skinny tool, press the lock tab to release the blade from the arm loop and pull the blade from the arm. 2. Attach the new blade to the arm loop and pull it into place until a click is heard. [...]

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. W ipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. ?[...]

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick. 4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. T o avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehi[...]

that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft 威 oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. BATTERY Y our vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft 威 maintenance-free battery which normally does n[...]

W ARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery , excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery . Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. W ARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries conta[...]

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner . Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling a[...]

When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level, or within the COLD FILL or MIN / MAX range as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. If the engine coo[...]

W ARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly . Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. W ARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container . If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it dif[...]

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by following these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure be[...]

Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of 60% will pro[...]

How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area. • The symbol will display in the message center . • The message center will display COOLANT OVER TEMPERA TURE. • A chime will sound. • The service engine soon indicator light will illuminate. If the engine re[...]

W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer . Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. T ake your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replac[...]

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or perma[...]

Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor , beer and wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field corn and sugar cane. When ethanol is produced for use in motor fuels, a small amount of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use. The resulting ethanol blend is called denatured fuel ethanol[...]

Refueling W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • T urn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks, flames and smoking mater[...]

At the next opportunity , safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap light or CHECK FUEL CAP message may not reset immediately; it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light or CHECK FUEL CAP message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-u[...]

Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not be covered under warranty . Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner -burning” gasolines to improve air quality , per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Octane recommendati[...]

“Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer . FFV engines If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a differe[...]

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Y our best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver . Y ou must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy . W e do not recommend taking fuel econ[...]

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in gallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: C[...]

• W arming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy . • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy . • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of ali[...]

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards. T o make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only the specified fuel listed. [...]

it from working. Information about your vehicle’ s emission system is on the V ehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine. This decal also lists engine displacement. Please consult your W arranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer t[...]

equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Y our vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined that some of the emission control systems have not been properly che[...]

3. T urn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir . It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low , add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir .[...]

weather or pulling a trailer , the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking. 1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. W ith the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,[...]

The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature (50°F-95°F [10°C-35°C]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating [...]

W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Changing the air filter element 1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover . 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remo[...]

General • Store all vehicles in a dry , ventilated place. • Protect from sunlight, if possible. • If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to protect against rust and damage. Body • W ash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces, rear -wheel housing and underside of front fend[...]

Cooling system • Protect against freezing temperatures. • When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level. Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the recommended level. Battery • Check and recharge as necessary . Keep connections clean. • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the [...]

• If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect. If you have any concerns or issues, contact your authorized dealer . MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.6L V8 engine Air filter element F A-1032 Fuel filter FG-986B Battery-standard BXT -65-650 Battery-heavy duty 1 BXT -65-750 Oil filter FL-820-S Spark plugs 2 1 Included in [...]

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number / Ford specification Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Motorcraft 威 High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid 1 PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray Lubricant XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A Eng[...]

Item Capacity Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number / Ford specification Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (US) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Synthetic Motor Oil [...]

Item Capacity Ford part name or equivalent Ford part number / Ford specification W indshield washer fluid Fill as required Motorcraft 威 Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (US) Premium Quality W indshield W asher Fluid (Canada) ZC-32-A (US) CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F) (Canada) / WSB-M8B16-A2/- - Fuel tank 19.0 gallons (71.9L) —— 1 Use only br[...]

ENGINE DATA Engine 4.6L V8 engine 4.6L FFV V8 engine Cubic inches 281 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or ethanol (E-85) Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) 0.041–0.047 inch (1.04–1.20 mm) Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1 Engine drivebelt rou[...]

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structur[...]

The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number T RANSMISSIO[...]

LINCOLN CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Lincoln Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer . These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of y[...]

and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements. Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’ s limited warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by the accessory manufacturer . For maximum vehicle performance, keep the fol[...]

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP . It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company , and provides “peace of mind” protection beyond the New V ehicle Limited W arranty coverage. Up to 500+ Covered V ehicle Compo[...]

Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. W ith Ford ESP , you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs. A void the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle! Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance P[...]

Ford Extended Service Plan 278 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)[...]

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) Y ou can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company . Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • Rental reimbursement • Coverage for certain maintenance and w[...]

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may also help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. It is y[...]

Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. Parts other than Ford, Motorcraft 威 or Ford-authorized remanufactured parts that are used for maintenance replacement or for the service of components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability . It is the owner[...]

Factory-trained technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored certification training to help them become experts on the operation of your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification their technicians have received. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft 姞 replacement parts Ford and [...]

Multi-point inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly . This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your ve[...]

Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service advisor or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’ s a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’ s your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. Y ou’ll know what’ s been checked, what’[...]

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 285 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)[...]

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule is presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptions noted. Scheduled Maintenance Guide 286 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)[...]

Miles (x 1,000)* 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 Kilometers (x 1,000)* 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 Months* 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 Change engine oil and filter • ••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. • ••••••••• Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal no[...]

Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 Months* 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 Change engine oil and filter • ••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. • ••••••••• Inspect wheels and related compo[...]

Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and T own Car) Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) Change engine coolant 1 Replace spark plugs Inspect accessory drive bel[...]

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H [...]

D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : [...]

D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : [...]

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below , you will need to have some items maintained more frequently . If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance[...]

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery , taxi, patrol car or livery Inspect frequently , service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). – Replace engine air filter . Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect brake system. – Inspect wheels and related components fo[...]

Crown Victoria police interceptor & taxi, and Executive Series T own Car equipped with engine idle hour meter Inspect frequently , service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect brake system. – Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag. – Lubr[...]

ENGINE IDLE HOUR METER (IF EQUIPPED): Y our vehicle may be equipped with an idle meter to indicate how much time the vehicle is idling in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The meter is incorporated with the vehicle odometer . Depressing the odometer -reset button once will display the trip odometer (miles [km] followed by a “T” for trip odometer). Depre[...]

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently , service as required – Replace cabin air filter (if equipped). – Replace engine air filter . Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag. – Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tr[...]

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : [...]

D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : [...]

EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a lea[...]

COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Engine coolant ❑ 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first). ❑ After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km). Scheduled Maintenance Guide 301 201 1 T own Car (tow) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)[...]

Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H[...]

A ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 183 Accessory delay .......................... 57 Air cleaner filter ....... 263–264, 267 Air suspension ...........................187 description .............................. 187 Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................ 114–115, 124 and child safety seats ............ 117 descrip[...]

interior ..................................... 229 plastic parts ............................ 227 washing .................................... 225 waxing ..................................... 225 wheels ...................................... 226 wiper blades ............................ 228 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ........[...]

F Fail safe cooling ........................ 246 Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) ....248 Floor mats ............................. 68–69 Fluid capacities ......................... 268 Fuel ............................................ 248 calculating fuel economy ............................22, 255 cap ........................................... 251 c[...]

L Lamps autolamp system ....................... 42 bulb replacement specifications chart .................. 47 daytime running light ...............43 headlamps ................................. 42 headlamps, flash to pass .......... 43 instrument panel, dimming ..... 44 interior lamps .....................46, 48 replacing bulbs ...................[...]

replacement/additional transmitters ............................... 80 replacing the batteries .............79 Roadside assistance .................. 193 S Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ................... 99, 103–104, 106, 108–109 Safety Canopy ........................... 124 Safety defects, reporting ............................ 223–[...]

tire grades ............................... 147 treadwear ........................146, 151 T owing ....................................... 173 recreational towing ................. 176 trailer towing .......................... 173 wrecker .................................... 215 T raction control ........................ 185 T raction-lok rear axle[...]