1998 mustang owener manual

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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 16

Seating and safety restraints 63

Starting and driving

Starting 83

Driving 88

Roadside emergencies 108

Servicing

Maintenance and care 126

Capacities and specifications 177

Reporting safety defects 185

Index 186

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Copyright 1998 Ford Motor Company

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ICONSIndicates a safety alert.Read the followingsection on Warnings.

Indicates vehicleinformation related torecycling and otherenvironmentalconcerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials aresignificant steps towards protecting theenvironment.

Indicates a messageregarding child safetyrestraints. Refer to Seating and safetyrestraints for more information.

Indicates that thisOwner Guide containsinformation on this

subject. Please refer tothe Index to locate the appropriate section whichwill provide you more information.

WARNINGSWarnings provide information which may reduce therisk of personal injury and prevent possible damageto others, your vehicle and its equipment.

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

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDEThe information found in this guide was in effect atthe time of printing. Ford may change the contentswithout notice and without incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of Cobra vehiclesBefore you drive your vehicle, be sure to read theSVT Cobra Owners Guide Supplement. This bookcontains important operation and maintenanceinformation.

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POWE R AUDIO

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Climate controlsystems(pg. 18)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Turn signalIlluminates when theleft or right turn signalor the hazard lights areturned on. If one orboth of the indicators stay on continuously or flashfaster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Referto Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and carechapter.

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High beamsIlluminates when thehigh beam headlampsare turned on.

Safety beltMomentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ONposition to remind youto fasten your safety belts. For more information,refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when theignition is turned tothe ON position andthe engine is off. Thelight also illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiring electrical systemservice.

Air bag readinessMomentarilyilluminates when theignition is turned ON.If the light fails toilluminate, continues to flash or remains on, havethe system serviced immediately.

Anti-theft systemRefer to SecuriLock passive anti-theft system in the Controlsand features chapter.

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Service engine soonYour vehicle isequipped with acomputer that monitorsthe engines emissioncontrol system. Thissystem is commonly known as the On BoardDiagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II systemprotects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emissionstandards. The OBD II system also assists theservice technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminateswhen the ignition is first turned to the ON positionto check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is

started, one of the engines emission control systemsmay be malfunctioning. The light may illuminatewithout a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not requiretowing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:This means that the OBD II system has detected amalfunction.

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

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine maymisfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installedand securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected byfilling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/orproperly installing and securely tightening the gascap. After three driving cycles without these or anyother temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle

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consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixedcity/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service isrequired.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity.

Light is blinking:

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

Under engine misfire conditions, excessiveexhaust temperatures could damage the

catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire.

Low fuelIlluminates as an earlyreminder of a low fuelcondition indicated onthe fuel gauge. Thelight comes on when there is approximately 1/16thof a tank indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to FuelGauge in this chapter for more information). Theignition must be in the ON position for this lamp toilluminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several

seconds after the ignition is turned to the ONposition regardless of the fuel level.

O/D off (if equipped)Illuminates when thetransmission controlswitch has beenpushed. When the light

is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive.If the light does not come on when the transmission

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control switch is depressed or if the light flasheswhen you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.

Traction Control activeThis light momentarilyilluminates when theignition is turned toON. It also illuminateswhen the Traction Control system begins applyingand releasing the brakes and adjusting the enginecharacteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It willbe lit for a minimum of four seconds or for theduration of the Traction Control event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)Momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ONposition and the engineis off. If the light remains on, continues to flash orfails to illuminate, have the system servicedimmediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock

brake system is disabled and normal braking is stilleffective unless the brake warning light also remainsilluminated with parking brake released.

Brake system warningMomentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ONposition and the engineis off. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate atthis time, seek service immediately. Also illuminateswhen the parking brake is engaged. Illuminationafter releasing the parking brake indicates low brakefluid level and the brake system should be inspectedimmediately.

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Check coolantIlluminates when thecoolant level in thecoolant reservoir is low and more needs to beadded. This lamp will also illuminate when theignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. Formore information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and carechapter.

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

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

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warningchimeFor information on the SRS warning chime, refer tothe Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chimeSounds when the key is left in the ignition in theOFF/LOCK or ACC position and the drivers door isopened.

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

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GAUGESBase instrument cluster gauges

Optional instrument cluster gauges

Fuel gaugeDisplays approximatelyhow much fuel is in thefuel tank (when thekey is in the ONposition). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in theOFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.When the gauge first indicates empty, there is asmall amount of reserve fuel in the tank. Whenrefueling the vehicle from empty indication, theamount of fuel that can be added will be less than

the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

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Engine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates thetemperature of theengine coolant. Atnormal operatingtemperature, the needle remains within the normalarea (the area between the H and C). If it entersthe red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off theengine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and carechapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir capwhile the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the enginecoolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not atits proper level the gauge indication will not beaccurate.

SpeedometerIndicates the current vehicle speed. Base instrument

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OdometerRegisters the totalkilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

TachometerIndicates the engine speed in revolutions perminute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine. Base instrument

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Trip odometerRegisters thekilometers (miles) of individual journeys.Press the reset buttonuntil a T appears inthe display (thisrepresents the tripmode). Press and holdthe button for2.5 seconds to reset.

Battery voltage gaugeThis gauge shows thebattery voltage whenthe ignition is in theON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside the normaloperating range (as indicated), have the vehicleselectrical system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gaugeThis shows the engine

oil pressure in thesystem. Sufficientpressure exists as longas the needle remains in the normal range (the areabetween the L and H).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicleas soon as safely possible and switch off the engineimmediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed(refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and carechapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehiclechecked at your dealership or by a qualifiedtechnician.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL Pull the headlamp

control toward youto the first positionto turn on theparking lamps, taillamps, license platelamps and markerlamps.

Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outerposition to turn on the headlamps (in addition tothe previous lamps).

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To

activate: the ignition must be turned on the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking

lamps position the high beam headlamps must be turned off the parking brake is released

Always remember to turn on yourheadlamps at dusk or during inclement

weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)System does not activate your tail lamps andgenerally may not provide adequate lighting duringthese conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in acollision.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROLTo adjust thebrightness of theinstrument panel: Rotate clockwise/

counterclockwisewhen the headlamp

control is in theparking lamp or low-beam position.

To turn on the courtesy lamps: Rotate fully counterclockwise.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)The rear defroster

control is located onthe instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. The small LED will illuminate when the rear

defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate

the rear window defroster.The defroster turns off automatically after10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to theOFF position. To manually turn off the defrosterbefore ten minutes have passed, push the controlagain.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMManual heating and air conditioning system

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob Controls thetemperature of theairflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control Controls the directionof the airflow to theinside of the vehicle.

The air conditioning compressor will operate in allmodes except VENT and FLR. However, the airconditioning will only function if the outsidetemperature is about 10C (50F) or above.

Since the air conditioner removes considerablemoisture from the air during operation, it is normalif clear water drips on the ground under the airconditioner drain while the system is working andeven after you have stopped the vehicle.

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Under normal conditions, your vehicles climatecontrol system should be left in any position otherthan MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked.This allows the vehicle to breathe through theoutside air inlet duct. MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle.

MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C but moreeconomical and will cool the inside of the vehiclefaster. Airflow will be from the instrument panelregisters. This mode can also be used to reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

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

VENT-Distributes outside air through theinstrument panel registers. However, the air willnot be cooled below the outside temperaturebecause the air conditioning does not operate inthis mode.

OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will notoperate. For short periods of time only, use thismode to prevent undesirable odors from enteringthe vehicle.

FLR-Allows for maximum heating by distributingoutside air through the floor ducts. However, theair will not be cooled below the outsidetemperature because the air conditioning does notoperate in this mode.

MIX-Distributes outside air through thewindshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts.Heating and air conditioning capabilities areprovided in this mode. For added customercomfort, when the temperature control knob isanywhere in between the full hot and full coldpositions, the air distributed through the floorducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent tothe windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature


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is about 10C (50F) or higher, the air conditionerwill automatically dehumidify the air to reducefogging.

- Distributes outside air through thewindshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clearice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature isabout 10C (50F) or higher, the air conditioner willautomatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

Operating tips In humid weather, select before driving. This

will prevent your windshield from fogging. After afew minutes, select any desired position.

To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle,dont drive with the climate control system in the

OFF position. Dont put objects under the front seat that will

interfere with the airflow to the back seats. Remove any snow,

ice or leaves fromthe air intake area(at the bottom of the windshield).

If your vehicle has been parked with the windowsclosed during hot weather, the air conditioner will doa much faster job of cooling if you drive for two orthree minutes with the windows open. This will forcemost of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Thenoperate your air conditioner as you would normally.

When placing objects on top of your instrumentpanel, be careful to not place them over thedefroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through yourwindshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on topof your instrument panel. These objects can falldown into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.


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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEMAM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Premium Sound

Power control Press the control toturn the audio systemon or off.

Volume control Press the control toraise or lower volume.

If the volume is setabove a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a nominallistening level when the ignition switch is turned

back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volumelevel, turn the audio system off with the powercontrol before switching off the ignition.

AM/FM select The AM/FM selectcontrol works in radiomode and allows you

to select AM or FMfrequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 orFM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust in radio mode Tune adjust allows youto tune in a particular

radio station. You canmanually locate the

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station by using the Automatic Music Search (AMS)button. Press the AMS control until the display shows

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either or onthe SEEK control to

change to the next frequency up or down. Press and hold down or to quickly move

through the frequencies.

Seek functionThe seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode Press to find the

next listenablestation down thefrequency band.

Press to find the next listenable station up thefrequency band.

Seek function in tape mode The Automatic MusicSearch (AMS) featureallows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to thenext selection. Press the AMS control. Press to listen

to the previousselection on thetape.

Press to listen to the next selection on thetape.

The tape deck stops and returns to play mode whenthe AMS circuit senses a blank section on the tape.

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In order to ensure proper operation of the AMSfeature, the tape MUST have a blank section of atleast 4 seconds duration between programs.

Scan function The scan functionworks in radio mode.

Press the SCAN button to activate the scan mode.The radio scans up the frequency band, stoppingon each listenable station for approximately afive-second sampling.

Press the SCAN button a second time todeactivate the feature.

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with five station memorypreset controls. These controls can be used to selectup to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations(five in FM1 and five in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequencyband with the AM/FMselect control.

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

3. Press and hold amemory preset controluntil the sound returns,indicating the station isheld in memory on the control you selected.

Repeat the steps for each station memory presetbutton you want to set.

If the battery is disconnected, the memory presetstations will need to be reset.

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Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems bass output. Push the AUDIO

control repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BASS.

Press (+) or () onthe volume controlto increase ordecrease bass output.

Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems treble output. Push the AUDIO

control repeatedlyuntil the displayreads TREB.

Press (+) or () onthe volume controlto increase or

decrease treble output.Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe right and left speakers. Push the AUDIO

control repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BAL.

Press the (+) side of the volume controlto shift sound to theright speakers.

Press the () side of the volume control to shiftsound to the left speakers.

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Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe front and rear speakers. Push the AUDIO

control repeatedlyuntil the displayreads FADE.

Press the (+) side of the volume controlto shift sound to thefront speakers.

Press the () side of the volume control to shiftsound to the rear speakers.

Tape play select Insert a tape to begin tape play.

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape(with the open edge to the right). A cassette deckloading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of theway.

Rewind/fast forward

The rewind and fast forward controls work in tapemode.

Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode Press to

rewind the tape.Play will continueonce the beginning

of the tape is reached or rewind is stopped. Press to fast forward the tape. Once the end

of the tape is reached, tape direction reverses andthe opposite side of the tape plays.

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Tape eject Press the control tostop and eject a tape.

Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction

manufactured underlicense from DolbyLaboratories LicensingCorporation operates only in tape mode. Dolbyreduces the amount of hiss and static during tapeplayback.

Press the button to activate (and deactivate)Dolby noise reduction.

Setting the clock Press the CLOCKcontrol whilesimultaneouslydepressing the SEEK control. Press to set the

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AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/MACH 460 SoundSystem with Premium AM/FM Stereo Cassette

Power control Press the control toturn the audio system

on or off.Volume control Press the control toraise or lower volume.

If the volume is setabove a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a nominallistening level when the ignition switch is turnedback on. If you wish to maintain your preset volumelevel, turn the audio system off with the powercontrol before switching off the ignition.

AM/FM select The AM/FM selectcontrol works in radiomode and allows you toselect AM or FMfrequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 orFM2 memory preset stations.

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Tune adjust Tune adjust works inradio mode and allows you to manually tune ina particular radiostation. Press the SCAN/TUNE button twice.

The display reads TUNE.Press the SEEK controlto move up or downthrough thefrequencies. Press to move down or to move up the

frequency band. Press and hold down or to quickly move


Seek function The seek function control works in radio or tapemode.

Seek function in radio mode

This feature allows youto automatically selectlistenable stations upor down the frequency band. Press to find the next listenable station down

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

frequency band.Seek function in tape mode This feature allows youto locate the beginningof the tape selectionbeing played or to skip to the next selection. Press to listen to the previous selection on the

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Press to listen to the next selection on thetape.

Scan function The scan function works in radio, tape and CD mode(if equipped).

Scan function in radio mode

This feature allows youto scan the frequencyband, stopping on eachlistenable station forapproximately a five-second sampling. Press the SCAN/TUNE button to enter the scan

mode.

This display reads SCN.Use the SEEK buttonto scan up or down thefrequency band. Press to find the next listenable station down

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

frequency band.Scan function in tape mode This feature allows youto scan the tapecurrently playing,stopping on eachselection for approximately an eight-second

sampling. Press the SCAN/TUNE button to enter the scan

mode. The display reads SCN.

Use the SEEK buttonto scan the desireddirection on the tape. Press to scan previous selections.

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Press to scan forward selections.Press the SCAN/TUNE button again to stop the scanmode on the current selection.

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with five station memorypreset controls. These controls can be used to selectup to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations(five in FM1 and five in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequencyband with the AM/FMselect control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.3. Press and hold amemory preset controluntil the sound returns,indicating the station isheld in memory on the control you selected.

If the battery is disconnected, the memory preset

stations will need to be reset.Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems bass output. Push the AUDIO

control repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BASS.

Press (+) or () onthe volume controlto increase ordecrease bass output.

Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase ordecrease the audio systems treble output.

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Push the AUDIOcontrol repeatedlyuntil the displayreads TREB.

Press (+) or () onthe volume controlto increase ordecrease treble output.

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe right and left speakers. Push the AUDIO

control repeatedlyuntil the display

reads BAL. Press the (+) side of

the volume controlto shift sound to theright speakers.

Press the () side of the volume control to shiftsound to the left speakers.




Press the () side of the volume control to shiftsound to the rear speakers.

Tape play select Insert a cassette tape into the cassette deck.

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Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape(with the open edge to the right). A cassette deckloading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of theway.

Press PLAY to begincassette tape play.

Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode Press the control torewind the tape.

Play will continue oncethe beginning of thetape is reached or rewind is stopped.

Press the control tofast forward the tape.

Once the end of thetape is reached, tapedirection reverses and the opposite side of the tapeplays.

Tape eject

Press the control tostop and eject a tape.

Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reductionmanufactured under

license from DolbyLaboratories LicensingCorporation operates only in tape mode. Dolbyreduces the amount of hiss and static during tapeplayback.

Press the button to activate (and deactivate)Dolby noise reduction.

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Setting the clock Press the CLOCKcontrol whilesimultaneouslydepressing the SEEKcontrol. Press to set the


minutes.

Premium AM/FM Stereo Single CDRadio/Premium Sound or MACH 460 SoundSystem with Single CD Radio

Power control Press the control toturn the audio systemon or off.

Volume control Press the control toraise or lower volume.

If the volume is setabove a certain leveland the ignition isturned off, the volumewill come back on at a nominal listening levelwhen the ignition switch is turned back on. If youwish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the

audio system off with the power control beforeswitching off the ignition.

CLOCK

SEEK

DISC

1 2 3 4 5 CLOCK

VOL

+

SEEK

FFREV

PLAY STOP

SCANTUNE

AM/FMCOMP

AUDIO AUTOPRESET

POWER EJECT

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AM/FM select The AM/FM selectcontrol works in radiomode and allows youto select AM or FMfrequency bands.

Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or

FM2 memory preset stations.Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode Press the SCAN/

TUNE control twice.

Within approximatelyfive seconds, pressand release either

or on theSEEK button tochange to the next

frequency up ordown. Press and hold down or to quickly move


Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode Press to find the

next listenablestation down thefrequency band.

Press to find thenext listenable

station up the frequency band.

AM/FM

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Scan function The scan functionworks in radio mode.

Scan function with compact disc radio Press the SCAN/

TUNE control once.

Push on theSEEK control tohear a brief samplingof listenable stationsup the frequencyband.

Push to hear abrief sampling of listenable stations down the frequency band.

Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency

band with the AM/FMselect control.

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

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

If the battery is disconnected, the memory presetstations will need to be reset.

Automatic memory store (if equipped)

Automatic memory store allows you to set strongradio stations without losing your original manually

SCANTUNE

SCANTUNE

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set preset stations. This feature is helpful on tripswhen you travel between cities with different radiostations.

Starting automatic memory store 1. Select a frequencyusing the AM/FM selectcontrol.

2. Press the AUTOPRESET control.

3. When the first six strong stations are filled, thestation stored in memory preset control 1 will startplaying.

If there are less than six strong stations available onthe frequency band, the remaining memory presetcontrols will all store the last strong stationavailable.

Deactivating automatic memory store To deactivate automatic memory store and return to

your audio systems manually set memory stations,press the AUTO PRESET control again.

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted betweenthe right and left speakers. Push the AUDIO

control repeatedlyuntil the displayreads BAL.

Press the (+) side of the volume controlto shift sound to theright speakers.

Press the () side of

the volume controlto shift sound to the left speakers.

AM/FM

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Press the () side of the volume controlto shift sound to the rear speakers.

Reverse/fast forward in CD mode Press the control for

less than threeseconds for slow reverse.

Press the control for more than three seconds forfast reverse.

Press the control forless than threeseconds for slow forward action.

Press the control for more than three seconds forfast forward action.

CD eject Press the control tostop and eject a CD.

If a disc is ejected fromthe CD player but isnot removed within approximately 10 seconds, theplayer will automatically reload the disc for storage(unless the disc is automatically ejected because itwas inserted upside down, in which case the discwill not be automatically reloaded).

AUDIO

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Compression feature Compression adjust brings soft and loud CDpassages together for a more consistent listeninglevel.

Press the COMP control to activate and deactivatecompression adjust.

The effect of the feature varies with the music

content.Setting the clock Press the CLOCKcontrol whilesimultaneouslydepressing the SEEK control. Press to set the


minutes.

Single Disc CD Player (if equipped)

Power and volume control The compact disc player operates when the audiosystem is on and a CD is inserted (label side up).

The volume is controlled by the VOLUME control onthe audio system.

CLOCK

SEEK

EJECT

AMS SCAN PLAY/STOP REV/FF

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Play function The system enters thePLAY mode when a CDis loaded, label side up,into the disc opening.The PLAY indicator will illuminate. The CDautomatically loads into the unit and begins play atthe beginning of the first track. When the CDreaches the end, the disc player automaticallyreturns to the beginning of the CD and resumesplay.

Stop function Press the PLAY/STOPcontrol to temporarilystop CD play. The stopindicator illuminatesand operation returns to the radio or tape mode.Press the control again to resume CD play.

Scan function Press the SCAN controlto enter the scanmode. The CD playerwill begin scanning theCD, stopping on each listenable track forapproximately eight seconds. This continues until you press the SCAN control a second time or ejectthe CD. While in the scan mode, the display flashesSCAN.

Reverse/fast forward To quicklysearch fora particularpoint in a selection, press the right side of theREV/FF control (to fast forward) or the left side (toreverse). If you hold down the desired function forlonger than a few seconds, the process will speedup. Release the button when you have reached thedesired point of the CD.

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If you hold down the fast forward control until theend of the CD is reached, the display will show theend time of the last track and the sound will bemuted. When the fast forward control is released,the player will resume play at the beginning of thefirst track.

AMS control

The AMS (AutomaticMusic Search) controlon your CD playerallows you to quickly find a particular selection onthe disc. Press the left side of the AMS control tolocate a previous selection, or the right side tolocate a later selection.

Compression feature Press the COMPRESScontrol to activate (anddeactivate) compressionadjust. Compressionadjust brings soft and loud CD passages together fora more consistent listening level.

Shuffle feature The shuffle featureplays all tracks on thecurrent CD in randomorder.

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature.Random order play will continue until the control ispressed again.

Eject Push the EJECTcontrol to stop CD play,eject the CD, andresume radio or tapeoperation.

AMS

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Troubleshooting the CD player (if equipped)The laser beam used in the compact discplayer is harmful to the eyes. Do not

attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

You may be traveling on a rough road, playingbadly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty.Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage theplayer.

If your changer does not work, it may be that: A disc is already loaded where you want to insert

a disc.

The disc is inserted with the label surfacedownward.

The disc is dusty or defective. The players internal temperature is above 60C

(140F). Allow the player to cool down beforeoperating.

A disc with format and dimensions not withinindustry standards is inserted.

Cleaning compact discsInspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CDcleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge.Do not use circular motion.

CD and CD player care Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the

playing surface. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat

sources for extended periods of time. Do not insert more than one disc into the slot of

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Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaningcartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in orderto maintain the best sound and operation.

Cassette and cassette player care Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or

less. Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high

humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extremetemperatures to reach a moderate temperaturebefore playing.

Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger orpencil into the hole and turning the hub.

Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a

long time when not being played.

Radio frequency informationThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC)and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommunications (CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are:

AM 530, 5401600, 1610 kHz

FM 87.9, 88.1107.1, 107.9 MHz

Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: Distance/strength. The further an FM signal

travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km(24 miles). This range can be affected by signalmodulation. Signal modulation is a process radiostations use to increase their strength/volumerelative to other stations.


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Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildingsbetween your vehicles antenna and the radiostation signal can cause FM reception problems.Static can be caused on AM stations by powerlines, electric fences, traffic lights andthunderstorms. Moving away from an interferingstructure (out of its shadow) returns yourreception to normal.

Station overload. Weak signals are sometimescaptured by stronger signals when you pass abroadcast tower. A stronger signal maytemporarily overtake a weaker signal and playwhile the weak station frequency is displayed.

The audio system automatically switches to singlechannel reception if it will improve the reception of

a station normally received in stereo.Audio system warranties and serviceRefer to the Warranty Guide for audio systemwarranty information.

If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualifiedtechnician.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to

activate the left turnsignal.

Push up to activatethe right turn signal.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLSRotate the windshieldwiper control to thedesired interval, low orhigh speed position.

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The bars of varying length are for intermittentwipers. When in this position rotate the controlupward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals.

Push the control onthe end of the stalk toactivate washer. Pushand hold for a longerwash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use.

Mist FunctionTo operate the Mistfunction of thewindshield wipers,push and release thewindshield washer control quickly. The wipers willcycle one or two times.

HIGH BEAMSPush forward toactivate.

FLASH TO PASSPull toward you toactivate and release todeactivate.

OFF

HILO

OFF

HILO

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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. ACCESSORY, allowsthe electricalaccessories such as theradio to operate whilethe engine is notrunning.

2. LOCK, locks thesteering wheel,automatic transmission gearshift lever and allowskey removal.

3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessorieswithout locking the steering wheel.

4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warninglights illuminated. Key position when driving.

5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key assoon as the engine starts.

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)Pull the tilt steeringcontrol toward you tomove the steeringwheel up or down.Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel tothe desired position,then release thecontrol to lock thesteering wheel inposition.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

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SPEED CONTROLTo turn speed control on Press ON.

Vehicle speed cannotbe controlled until the vehicle is traveling ator above 48 km/h(30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy trafficor on roads that are winding, slippery, or

unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N(Neutral) with the speed control on.

To turn speed control off Press OFF or Turn off the vehicle

ignition.

Once speed control is switched off, the previouslyprogrammed set speed will be erased.

To set a speed Press SET/SET ACC/

SET ACCEL. Forspeed control tooperate, the speedcontrol must be ONand the vehiclespeed must begreater than 48 km/h(30 mph).

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehiclespeed may vary momentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal.

Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if itincreases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed whiledriving on a downhill, you may want to shift to thenext lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h(10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, yourspeed control will disengage. This is normal.Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy trafficor on roads that are winding, slippery, or

unpaved.

To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET/

SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release thecontrol when thedesired vehiclespeed is reached or

Press and releaseSET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When thedesired vehicle speed is reached, press andrelease SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at anytime during speed control usage. Releasing theaccelerator pedal will return your vehicle to thepreviously programmed set speed.

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To set a lower set speed Press and hold CST/

COAST. Release thecontrol when thedesired speed isreached or

Press and release

CST/COAST. Eachpress will decreasethe set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

Depress the brakepedal. When thedesired vehiclespeed is reached,press SET/SET ACC/ SET ACCEL.

To disengage speed control Depress the brake

pedal or

Depress the clutchpedal (if equipped)

Disengaging the speedcontrol will not erasethe previouslyprogrammed set speed.

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POWER DOOR LOCKSPress U to unlock alldoors and L to lock alldoors.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjustthe right mirror.

2. Move the control inthe direction you wishto tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors inplace.

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT(IF EQUIPPED)Position the floor mat sothat the eyelet is over thepointed end of theretention post and rotateforward to lock in. Makesure that the mat does notinterfere with the operationof the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove thefloor mat, reverse the installation procedure.


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CENTER CONSOLEYour vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: dual cupholders auxiliary power point coin holder slots (if equipped)

foglamp control (if equipped) convertible top control (if equipped)

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hardobjects can injure you in a collision.

Foglamp control (if equipped)Turn on the parkinglamps or the low-beamheadlamps. Press thetop portion of thefoglamp control,located on the centerconsole, to activate the

foglamps. The foglampLED will illuminate when the foglamps are on.

Press the bottom portion of the foglamp control todeactivate the foglamps.

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Convertible (If equipped)Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articlesstored in the convertible top stowage compartmentmay break the rear glass window when the top islowered.

Lowering the convertible top The convertible top can be lowered with the sidewindows either up or down.The convertible top will not operate unless theparking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. Also, do not lower the top whenthe top material is wet.

To lower the convertible top:

1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in the ON position.

2. Check the convertible top stowage compartmentbehind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and readyto receive the top.

3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header atboth the right and left sides by pulling each clamprearward until the hook in the windshield header isfree. The clamps are flush with the header when inthe closed position.

4. Close the windshield header clamps immediatelyafter disengagement, to avoid cutting the topmaterial and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.

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6. Push the convertibletop switch on theconsole in front of thearmrest and hold untilthe top is completelystored.

7. Disengage theparking brake.

Installation of the boot 1. Insert boot tongueinto groove located onrear seat.

2. Push boot forwarduntil rear attachmentengages undermolding.

3. Push forward flap of boot until both clipsengage under trimpanel edge. Repeat onother side of vehicle.

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4. Tuck sideattachments undermolding. Repeat onother side of vehicle.

5. Push and pull frontof boot to ensuretongue is engaged intogroove.

6. Removal

Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless theparking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged.

To raise the convertible top:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the

parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.2. Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggagecompartment.

3. Lower the front and rear side windows.

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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets thewindshield header

6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the topuntil it has reached the fully closed position flush tothe header.

7. The two pins under the forward edge of the topshould seat themselves in the matching holes in the

header.8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamphandles into the header on the top until they areflush with the header. Pulling down on the header atthe center grip while closing the latches may assistin fastening the clamps.

9. Raise the front and rear side windows.

10. Disengage the parking brake.REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEMThe remote entry system allows you to: lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. open the trunk. activate the panic alarm. confirms that the vehicle is locked with a short

beep from the horn.

The remote entry features only operate with theignition in the OFF position.

Unlocking the doorsPress this control tounlock the driversdoor. The interiorlamps will illuminate.

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Locking the doorsPress this control tolock all doors.

To confirm all doorsare closed and locked,press the control asecond time within

three seconds. Thedoors will lock again,the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.

If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make twoquick chirps and the chime may sound, reminding you to properly close all doors.

Opening the trunk

Press the control onceto open the trunk.

Ensure that the trunkis closed and latchedbefore driving your vehicle. Failure to latchthe trunk may causeobjects to fall out of the trunk or block the rear view.

Sounding a panic alarmPress this control toactivate the alarm.

To deactivate the alarm,press the control again

or turn the ignition to ACC or ON.

This device complieswith part 15 of theFCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) This device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.


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After doors lock/unlock, press any control on alltransmitters (up to four). With each control press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock)to confirm programming. When completed, turn theignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle(lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming.

All transmitters must be programmed at the sametime.

Replacing the batteriesThe transmitter is powered by two coin typethree-volt lithium batteries. Typical operating rangewill allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) awayfrom your vehicle. A decrease in operating range canbe caused by: weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle other vehicles parked next to the vehicle

To replace thebatteries:

1. Twist a thin coinbetween the two halvesof the transmitter nearthe key ring. DO NOTTAKE THE FRONTPART OF THETRANSMITTER

APART.2. Place the positive(+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagraminside the transmitter unit.

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Theft indicatorThe theft indicator on the instrument cluster willoperate as follows: When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will

flash briefly every 2 seconds to indicate theSecuriLock system is protecting your vehicle.

When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the

theft indicator will light for 3 seconds and then goout. If the theft indicator stays on for an extendedperiod of time or flashes rapidly, have the systemserviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.

Programming spare SecuriLock keysSpare SecuriLock keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to yourSecuriLock passive anti-theft system (up to a totalof 8 keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLock key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure. Toprogram a new SecuriLock key yourself, you willneed two previously programmed SecuriLock keys(keys that already operate your vehicles engine). If two previously programmed SecuriLock keys arenot available (one or both of your original keys werelost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to yourdealership to have the spare SecuriLock key(s)programmed.

Procedure to program spare SecuriLock keysto your vehicle

New SecuriLock

keys must have the correctmechanical key cut for your vehicle.

Conventional (non-SecuriLock ) keys cannot beprogrammed to your vehicle.

You will need to have two previously programmedSecuriLock keys and the new unprogrammedSecuriLock key readily accessible for the

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1. Insert the first previously programmedSecuriLock key into the ignition and turn theignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUNfor at least one second).

2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the firstSecuriLock key from the ignition.

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF,

insert the second previously programmedSecuriLock key into the ignition and turn theignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUNfor at least one second but no more than 5 seconds).

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the secondSecuriLock key from the ignition.

5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF,insert the unprogrammed SecuriLock key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFFto RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least onesecond). This step will program your new SecuriLock key.

6. To program additional SecuriLock key(s), repeatthis procedure from step 1.

If the programming procedure was successful, thenew SecuriLock key(s) will start the vehiclesengine. The theft indicator (located on theinstrument cluster) will light for three seconds andthen go out.

If the programming procedure was not successful,the new SecuriLock key(s) will not operate the vehicles engine. The theft indicator will flash on and

off. Wait at least one minute and then repeat theprocedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spareSecuriLock key(s) programmed.


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SEATINGAdjustable head restraints (if equipped)Your vehicles seats may be equipped with headrestraints which are vertically adjustable. Thepurpose of these head restraints is to help limit headmotion in the event of a rear collision. To properlyadjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint sothat it is located directly behind your head or asclose to that position as possible. Refer to thefollowing to raise and lower the head restraints.

The head restraints canbe moved up anddown.

Adjusting the front manual seat

Never adjust the drivers seat or seatbackwhen the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto avoid injuring people in a collision or

sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips.

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Lift handle to moveseat forward orbackward.

Pull lever up to adjustseatback.

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Never adjust the drivers seat or seatback

when the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto avoid injuring people in a collision or

sudden stop.

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Press to raise or lowerthe front portion of theseat cushion.

Press to raise or lowerthe rear portion of theseat cushion.

Press the control tomove the seat forward,backward, up or down.

Rear seat entry/exitUse the seatback release to fold the back of thefront seat forward for rear seat passenger entry orexit. This release handle is located on the loweroutboard back of the seat. The seatback locksautomatically when returned to the normal position.

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)

The power lumbarcontrol is located onthe outboard side of the seat.

Press one side of the control to adjust firmness.

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Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)The lumbar control islocated on the inboardside of the driversseatback.

Move the control up toincrease firmness and

down to decreasefirmness.

2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat (if equipped)One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down toprovide additional cargo space.

To lower theseatback(s) from insidethe vehicle, pull tab torelease seat back andthen fold seatbackdown.

When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear

the seat latch into place.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

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To prevent the risk of injury, make surechildren sit where they can be properly

restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. The

passenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should always properly wear their

safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a

collision, people riding in these areas are morelikely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that isnot equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sureeveryone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a

safety belt properly.

Each seating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety belt assembly which is made

up of one buckle and one tongue that are designedto be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt onthe outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety beltaround your neck over the inside shoulder.3) Never use a single belt for more than oneperson.


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Combination lap and shoulder belts1. Insert the belt tongueinto the proper buckle(the buckle closest tothe direction the tongueis coming from) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure thetongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, pushthe release button andremove the tonguefrom the buckle.

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Thefront and rear seat passenger outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive modeThe vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractormode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustmentto your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakessuddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the

combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers.

Automatic locking modeIn this mode, the shoulder belt is automaticallypre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt.

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When to use the automatic locking mode When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a

passenger front or outboard rear seating position(if equipped). Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later inthis chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the

combination lap andshoulder belt.

Grasp the shoulderportion and pull

downward until theentire belt isextracted.

Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, youwill hear a clicking sound. This indicates thesafety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt andallow it to retract completely to disengage theautomatic locking mode and activate the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.


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Safety belt extension assemblyIf the safety belt assembly is too short, even whenfully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added tothe safety belt assembly by adding a safety beltextension assembly (part number 611C22). Safetybelt extension assemblies can be obtained from yourdealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the samesupplier as the safety belt. Manufactureridentification is located at the end of the webbing onthe label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fullyextended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chimeThe seat belt warning light illuminates in theinstrument cluster and a chime sounds to remindthe occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation

If... Then...

The drivers safety beltis not buckled beforethe ignition switch isturned to the ONposition...

The safety belt warninglight illuminates for oneto two minutes and thewarning chime soundsfor four to eightseconds.

The drivers safety beltis buckled while the

indicator light isilluminated and thewarning chime issounding...

The safety belt warninglight and warning chime

turn off.

The drivers safety beltis buckled before theignition switch is turnedto the ON position...

The safety belt warninglight will turn on forthree seconds and thenturn off. The indicator

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Safety belt maintenanceInspect the safety belt systems periodically to makesure they work properly and are not damaged.Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are nonicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. Allsafety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles,front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracketassemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware,should be inspected after a collision. Fordrecommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However,if the collision was minor and a qualified technicianfinds that the belts do not show damage andcontinue to operate properly, they do not need to bereplaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during acollision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replacethe safety belt assembly under the above

conditions could result in severe personal injuriesin the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safetybelts in the Maintenance and care section.

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Important supplemental restraint system (SRS)precautionsThe supplementalrestraint system isdesigned to work withthe safety belt to helpprotect the driver andright front passengerfrom certain upperbody injuries.

Air bags DO NOTinflate slowly or gentlyand the risk of injuryfrom a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trimcovering the air bag module.

All occupants of the vehicle including thedriver should always properly wear their

safety belts even when air bag SRS is provided.

Always transport children 12 years old andunder in the back seat and always use

appropriate child restraints.

NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (ten [10] inches) between an

occupants chest and the air bag module.

Steps you can take to 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)

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Do not put anything on or over the air bagmodule. Placing objects on or over the air

bag inflation area may cause those objects to bepropelled by the air bag into your face and torsocausing serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modifythe Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System

or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercurydealer.

Children and air bagsFor additionalimportant safetyinformation, read allinformation on safetyrestraints in this guide.

Children must alwaysbe properly restrained. Accident statisticssuggest that childrenare safer whenproperly restrained inthe rear seatingpositions than in the front seating position. Failureto follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a childseat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat

in front of an active air bag. If you must use aforward-facing child seat in the front seat, movethe seat all the way back.


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How does the air bag supplemental restraintsystem work?The air bag SRS isdesigned to activatewhen the vehiclesustains sufficientlongitudinaldeceleration sufficientto cause the sensors toclose an electricalcircuit that initiates airbag inflation.

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in acollision does not mean that something is wrongwith the system. Rather, it means the forces were

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Airbags are designed to inflate in frontal andnear-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, orrear-impacts.

The air bags inflate anddeflate rapidly uponactivation. After air bagdeployment, it isnormal to notice asmoke-like, powderyresidue or smell theburnt propellant. Thismay consist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricatethe bag) or sodiumcompounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from thecombustion process that inflates the air bag. Smallamounts of sodium hydroxide may be present whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, but none of theresidue is toxic.

While the system is designed to help reduce seriousinjuries, it may also cause minor burns, abrasions,

swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bagsmust inflate rapidly and with considerable force,


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there is the risk of death or serious injuries such asfractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,particularly to occupants who are not properlyrestrained or are otherwise out of position at thetime of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremelyimportant that occupants be properly restrained asfar away from the air bag module as possible whilemaintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hotafter inflation. Do not touch them after

inflation.

If the air bag is deployed, the air bag willnot function again and must be replaced

immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision.

The SRS consists of: driver and passenger air bag modules (which

include the inflators and air bags), one or more impact and safing sensors, a readiness light and tone and the electrical wiring which connects the

components.

The diagnostic module monitors its own internalcircuits and the supplemental air bag electrical

system warning (including the impact sensors), thesystem wiring, the air bag system readiness light, theair bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

Determining if the system is operationalThe SRS uses a readiness light in the instrumentcluster or a tone to indicate the condition of thesystem. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in

the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenanceof the air bag is not required.


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A difficulty with the system is indicated by one ormore of the following: The readiness light

will either flash orstay lit.

The readiness lightwill not illuminate immediately after ignition is

turned on. A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone

pattern will repeat periodically until the problemand light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently,have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by aqualified technician immediately. Unless serviced,the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equippedvehiclesFor disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles,see your local dealership or qualified technician. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDRENSee the following sections for directions on how toproperly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) inthis chapter for special instructions about using airbags.

Important child restraint precautionsYou are required by law to use safety restraints forchildren in the U.S. and Canada. If small childrenride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs]or less), you must put them in safety seats madeespecially for children. Check your local and state orprovincial laws for specific requirements regardingthe safety of children in your vehicle.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. The

passenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision.

Always follow the instructions and warnings thatcome with any infant or child restraint you might

use.When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the front seatingposition.

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

Children who are too large for child safety seats (asspecified by your child safety seat manufacturer)should always wear safety belts.

Follow all the important safety restraint and air bagprecautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap andshoulder belt can be positioned so it does not crossor rest in front of the childs face or neck, the childshould wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving thechild closer to the center of the vehicle may helpprovide a good shoulder belt fit.

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, orpets unattended in your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts onchildren who have outgrown child safety seats, Fordrecommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat

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seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmerseating cushion that encourages safer seatingposture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts onthe child.

A belt-positioning booster should be used if theshoulder belt rests in front of the childs face orneck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on boththighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the childsit all the way back on the seat cushion when thelower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion.You may wish to discuss the special needs of yourchild with your pediatrician.

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seatsUse a safety seat that is recommended for the sizeand weight of the child. Carefully follow all of themanufacturers instructions with the safety seat youput in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the child may be injured in a

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When installing a child safety seat: Review and follow

the informationpresented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint Systemsection in thischapter.

Use the correctsafety belt buckle for that seating position.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure thetongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

Keep the buckle release button pointing up andaway from the safety seat, with the tonguebetween the child seat and the release button, toprevent accidental unbuckling.

Place seat back in upright position. Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode.

Refer to Automatic locking mode (passengerside front and outboard rear seating positions)(if equipped).

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seathaving a top tether strap. Install the child safety seatin a seating position which is capable of providing atether anchorage. For more information on toptether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats withtether straps.

Carefully follow all of the manufacturersinstructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install anduse the safety seat properly, the child may beinjured in a sudden stop or collision.


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Installing child safety seats in combination lapand shoulder belt seating positions1. Position the childsafety seat in a seatwith a combination lapand shoulder belt.

An air bag can kill or injure a child in a childseat. If you must use a forward-facing child

seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back.

Children 12 and under should be properlyrestrained in the rear seat whenever

possible.

2. Pull down on theshoulder belt and then

grasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.

3. While holding the

shoulder and lap beltportions together, routethe tongue through thechild seat according tothe child seatmanufacturersinstructions. Be surethe belt webbing is not

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4. Insert the belttongue into the properbuckle (the buckleclosest to the directionthe tongue is comingfrom) for that seatingposition until you heara snap and feel the

latch engage. Makesure the tongue islatched securely bypulling on it.

5. To put the retractorin the automaticlocking mode, graspthe shoulder portion of the belt and pulldownward until all of the belt is extractedand a click is heard.

6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as itretracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Pull the lap beltportion across the childseat toward the buckleand pull up on theshoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on the childseat.

8. Allow the safety beltto retract to removeany slack in the belt.

9. Before placing thechild in the seat,forcibly tilt the seatforward and back tomake sure the seat issecurely held in place.


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10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to makesure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode(you should not be able to pull more belt out). If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeatsteps two through nine.

Check to make sure the child seat is properlysecured before each use.

Attaching safety seats with tether strapsSome manufacturers make safety seats that includea tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicleseat and attaches to an anchoring point. Othermanufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory.Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seatfor information about ordering a tether strap.

Tether anchorage hardware Attachment holes (at each rear seating position)have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchorhardware, if required. Tether anchorage hardwarekits (part number 613D74) including instructions,may be obtained at no charge from any Ford orLincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in

Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit.Be sure to follow the child safety seatmanufacturers instructions.

Tighten the anchor according tospecifications. Otherwise, the safety seat

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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLEEngine starting is controlled by the ignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-CausingEquipment standard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressingthe accelerator before or during starting. Only use

the accelerator when you have difficulty starting theengine. For more information on starting the vehicle,refer to Starting the eng

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